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Chapter- Girl's Day, THINK AND ANSWER, Ans.1. Panirakani is celebrated to honour girls and seek divine blessings for them., , Ans.2. Yes, it is a good idea. In some parts of India, only boys are heir to property and, business owned by the family. Therefore, the expecting parents prefer a baby boy to a, baby girl. In some cultures, the birth of a boy is celebrated in a big way whereas the birth, of a girl child brings no cheer. Female foeticide-the act of killing a baby girl before she is., born, is a common practice in some parts of Punjab and Haryana. Celebrating festivals to, honour the girl child will be helpful to undo gender bias and inequalities., , , , Reference To Context, , And.(a) A child from Japan says these words., Ans.(b) This happens on March 3, in Girls’ Festival., And.(c) In Japan, , Ans.d) The dolls are displayed. The girl child dresses up and uses make-up.The mother, makes special dishes and the girls have party.