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origin : the point where something begins

NGO : Non-Governmental Organisation

lathe : a machine for shaping pieces of wood

by turning them against a cutting
tool

foreign : of a country or language other than
your own

lacquerware : a hard glossy varnish

spectacles : a pair of glasses

renovate : restore to a good condition or repair

found : establish, build

let's understand:

I. Answer the following questions briefly :

1. Which organization is helping the toy makers?

2. How were the toys made in olden days?

3. How are the toys made in ‘Maya Organic’ now?

4. What is the opinion of Mr.Girish about toy making?

5. How did the toy industry originate in Channapatna?

6. What is special about Channapatna toys?

7. What type of wood is used to make Channapatna toys?

8. What is special about Lacquerware craft complex?

9. What do the toy makers make besides toys?

10. How is the Karnataka government helping the artisans?

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