Reading Comprehension (Unseen) Passage Set - 2

Reading Comprehension (Unseen) Passage for class 6,7,8,9,10,11 and 12 | WBBSE, WBCHSE, ICSE and CBSE

Reading Comprehension (Unseen) Passage Set - 2

Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow :- 

Driving home the message that "Festivals should be inclusive celebration," TOI recently launched a short film on inclusive Shindoor Khela that it hosted under the campaign of # No Conditions Apply. In the context of Durga Pujo, which is a mega celebration of home coming of Shakti, the campaign called for an all - inclusive community celebration. Celebrated as a community gathering on the last day of Durga Pujo (Dashami), Shindoor Khela is a tradition that has been celebrated by married women who play with vermilion by smearing it on each other's faces, while widows, divorcees, transgenders, single mothers remained uninvited. As a part of this campaign,  TOI joined hanads with  Tridhara Sammilani — one of the Durga Pujo organisers in Kolkata for the on-ground celebration which was recorded in a short documentary format. Speaking about the campaign, Sanjeev Bhargava, Director, Brand  TOI, said, "Celebrations are meant to be a joyous time for everyone, not to make anyone feel unwanted or uninvited. The campaign raises a pertinent issue of gender equity and the fact that festivals need to be inclusive." The film beautifully captures women — married, widow, transgender, lesbian, single mother, divorce — all playing Shindoor Khela together, bringing humanity closer.

A) State whether the following statements are True or False. Write 'T' for True and 'F' for  False :-

i) The short film was launched by  The Telegraph. 

ii) Shindoor Khela is celebrated on the first day of Durga Puja. 

iii) The short film was hosted under the campaign of # No conditions Apply. 

iv) Tridhara Sammilani was involved for the on-ground celebration. 

B) Answer each of the following questions in about 30 words :-

i) Traditionally, what is Shindoor Khela? 

ii) What has the film captured? 

iii) What did the director of the Brand, say about the campaign?