Class 10 History and Culture Exercise 9.2 Solutions | English Curriculum Development Centre

Mention any two reasons for which people gift flowers to others.

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Solution

Two reasons for which people gift flowers to others are:
1. A thoughtful gesture of good will.
2. A token of love and affection.

Question b)

How do people feel when they are gifted flowers?

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Solution

People generally feel heartwarming when they are gifted flowers.

Question c)

What determines the selection of flowers for gifting in Russia?

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Solution

The selection of flowers for gifting in Russia is determined by a range of rules depending on the setting or occasion, based on Russian beliefs and traditions.

Question d)

Which event in Russian history is reflected by the red carnation?

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Solution

The 1917 February Revolution by the Russian Social Democratic Worker's Party of Bolsheviks is reflected by the red carnation.

Question e)

Does a Russian like to keep a white carnation under his/her pillow? Why?

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Solution

Yes, a Russian likes to keep a white carnation under his/her pillow because it is believed that placing a white carnation under the pillow brings inspiration upon waking the next morning.

Question f)

What's the reason for connecting the red puppy with fragile love?

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Solution

The reason for the connection between the red puppy and fragile love is that it symbolizes weakness and fleeting love in Russian beliefs.

Question g)

What makes the Russian people eat red puppy seeds in their wedding?

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Solution

Russian people eat red puppy seeds at their weddings because puppy seeds are a symbol of happiness for a married couple.

Question h)

Do you prefer to grow chamomile in your garden? Why?