Question

1. What does the writer mean by calling handicrafts a "valued tradition"?
2. Rewrite the following sentence by replacing the underlined phrase with a word that means the same from paras 1 3
If it continues, the workation (work + vacation) trend will be a powerful boost to domestic tourism operators failing to make progress in the economic slump caused due to the pandemic. 3. State any two reasons why artisans are choosing to work via machines rather than handcrafted tools? 4. Why do the artisans need to be 'lured with incentives' to impart handicrafts training? 5. List one likely impact of the support of government and private sectors towards the culture of making handicrafts. 6. How does the writer justify an artist's act of abandoning her/his traditional craft for a more lucrative option?​

Answer 1

Answer:

The answers to the questions are given below-

Explanation:

1. The writer calls handicrafts a valued tradition as handicrafts are passed down from one generation to the next and in most cases are centuries old. They are passed through the family and require very specific and precise skills to be able to create.

2. The underlined phrase "failing to make progress" can be replaced with the word "languishing". The word "languishing" means to fail to be successful or to not be able to make progress.

3. Artists are choosing machines over handicraft tools as

i) Machines require less physical effort than handicraft tools.

ii) Machines complete the work in much lesser time than handicraft tools, this means the artisans can produce more.

4. Artisans tend to move away from their craft in search of a better more viable livelihood, thus, they have to be incentivised to stay in their trade and practice their craft.

5. One likely impact of the government and private support towards handicrafts would be an increase in handicraft production and more artisans working in their craft.

6. The writer justifies the artists abandoning the arts by stating that the arts are no longer an economically sustainable option and that the artisans are unable to support their families by just working on handicrafts. Thus, it is justified that they search for better options.

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