ENVIRONMENT

Semester-I

First Unit Test Syllabus:-

Going to School
Ear to Ear
A Day with Nandu
The Story of Amrita

Second Unit Test Syllabus:-

Anita and the Honeybees.
Omana's Journey
From The Window.
Reaching Grandmother's House
Changing Families

First Semester Exam Syllabus:-

Going to School
Ear to Ear
A Day with Nandu
The Story of Amrita
Anita and the Honeybees.
Omana's Journey
From The Window.
Reaching Grandmother's House
Changing Families
Hu Tu Tu, Hu Tu Tu
The Valley of Flowers.
Changing Times
A River's Tale

Lesson-1

Going to School

Multiple choice questions:

The jugad is made out of____.

(a) a motorcycle (b)waste material

(c) planks of wood (d) All of these

2.Which of the following work cannot be done by a pulley?

(a) Helping a trolley move across a river

(b) Helping a blind man cross the road.

(c) Taking out water from a well.

(d) Lifting bricks to a height.

3.You can reach school on a bullock-cart if you have to:

(a) cross a thick forest (b) go over rocky footpaths

(c) move through snow (d) move through green fields

4.Knee-high water is found after rain in____.

(a) Assam (b) Uttarakhand

(c) Dense forest (d) Ladakh

5.The transport used for going to school in ____makes a phut - phut – phut sound.

(a) Uttrakhand (b) Kerala

(c) Gujarat (d) Rajasthan

Fill in the blanks:

1.A pulley helps the trolley to move across the rope.

2.There is a strong iron rope across the river.

3.Bridges are made of Cement ,bricks and iron rods.

4.In some parts of Kerala, we use a Vallam to reach school.

5.We ride in bullock cart going slowly through the green fields.

6.The Jugad has been made by using waste material.

State whether the following statements are True or False:

1.We can go to school on a trolley if the school lies across a river. True

2.We can cycle to school if it can be reached by road. True

3.We can ride a Jugad to reach School if it lies across Green Field. False

4.We can reach School if we have to cross road bridge. True

5.We cannot ride a camel cart to school through a thick forest. True

Match the Following:


Column I	Answer	Column II
1. Trolley Bridge	Wood and iron rope	a. Wood and iron rope
2. Cement Bridge	Bricks, iron and cement	b. Bamboo and rope
3. Iron Bridge	Iron	c. Bricks, iron and cement
4. Bamboo Bridge	Bamboo and rope	d. Iron

Jumbled words:

Celma trac - Camel cart
Wenodo tboa - wooden boat
Ubocllk artc - Bullock cart
Djgua - Jugad

Answer the following questions:

1.What is bamboo bridge?

Ans. A bridge made from bamboo Poles is called bamboo bridge.

2.What is the difference between bamboo and cement bridge?

Ans. Bamboo bridge is made from bamboo poles and Cement bridge is made from Cement, bricks and iron rods.

3.How do children in Ladakh reach the school?

Ans. Children reach the school by in Ladakh.

4.How many people do you think can cross the bridge at one time?

Ans. More than 25 People can cross the bridge at one time.

5.In Kerala, how do children reach the school?

Ans. Children reach the school by vallam in Kerala.

6.You see at pulleys many places. Where all do you see the use of pulley? list them .

Ans . (a) helping or trolley across a river(b) taking out water from well

(c) lifting bricks to a height.

Why are boats used for travelling in Kerala?

Ans. Boats are used for travelling in Kerala because we have to cross the river on the way.

What is Jugad?

Ans. The Jugad is made by putting together parts from other vehicles or machine.

Lesson -2

Ear to Ear

Multiple choice questions:

Which of the following animals gives birth to its young ones?

(a) dog (b) sparrow (c) cobra (d) none of those

2.Which of the following animals uses tiny holes on both sides of the head to hear?

(a) giraffe (b) crow (c) tiger (d) donkey

The_____has ears like fans.

(a) elephant (b) monkey (c) whale (d) hen

The donkey has ears :

(a) which cannot be seen on top of its head

(b) on top of its head

(c) on the sides of its head

(d) both (a) and (c)

Where do we see dinosaurs?

(a)only in forests

(b)only in the zoo

(c) in films and pictures

(d) none of these

Fill in the blanks:

Usually we cannot see the holes used for hearing by a bird because they are covered by feathers.
If an animal does not have outer hair, it will not have any pattern on its skin.
Crocodiles and lizards hear by holes on the sides of their heads.
All animals that give birth of their young ones have outside
Animals not having ears can be recognized by having hair on their body.

State weather the following statements are True or False:

Our National Animal is cock. False
No fish has ears which can be seen. True
Buffaloes and cows have hair on their bodies. False
Sheep do not have hair on their bodies. False
Frog lays eggs. True

Classify the following:

Put the name of the animals in the table below:

Ears can be seen	Has hair on skin	Ears can not be seen	Has feathers on skin
Elephant	Fox	Sparrow	Sparrow
Fox	Pig	Pigeon	Pigeon
Pig	Mouse	Frog	Crow
Mouse	Cat	Crow	Peacock
Cat	Buffalo	Peacock	Duck
Buffalo	Camel	Duck	Hen
Camel	Deer	Hen
Cow	Cow	Lizard
Deer

Name the following:

Name some animals who lay eggs-

Ans. Frog, Ant, snake, sparrow, crow, duck, fish, lizard.

2.Name some animals who gives birth young ones-

Ans. Deer, cat, Buffalo, pig, elephant, giraffe.

Lesson-3

A Day with Nandu

Multiple choice questions:

1.Who complains that they have to dance on an empty stomach?

(a)The monkeys (b) The bears (c) Nandu (d) The houses 2. Elephants sleep for____day.

(a) most of the (b) 4 to 6 hours in a

(c) 12 to 16 hours in a (d) 2 to 4 hours in a

3.A normal 3-month old baby elephant may weigh about:

(a) 10 kg (b) 50 kg (c)200 kg (d) 100 kg

4.Elephants move around in groups called:

(a) colonies (b) herds (c) swarms (d) sword

5.Adult elephants eat :

(a)meat and eggs (b) sugar and grain

(c) forest fruits (d)twigs and leaves

Fill in the blanks:

Male elephants stay in the herd till they are 14 or 15 years old.
The grey forest Nandu thought he was in when he woke up was actually legs and trunks of his family members.
For entertainment, humans use three animals: monkeys elephants and snakes.
When baby elephants play, they pull each other's tail.
The snake in the basket of the snake charmer has forgotten how life is in the open jungle and fresh air.

State whether the following statements are True or False:

When shoes are fixed to a horse's feet, the horse loves it. False
People specially call pigeons to feed them with grain. True
Children like cats. True
The oldest male is the leader of a herd of elephants. False
Elephants lie in the mud to cool their bodies. True

Match the following:

Column I	Answer	Column II
1. Whales	Pod	a. herd
2. Wolves	Pack	b. Pride
3. Elephants	herd	c. Pod
4. Fish	Shoal	d. Pack
5. Lions	Pride	e. Shoal

Answer the following questions:

What do elephants do in the river ?

Ans. The elephants enjoy playing in the river.

Fund out and write which other animals live in herds .

Ans. Deer, Zebra, Chital, Gaur, impala , cows.

Write good and bad points of living in a group.

Ans. (a) Good points

Togetherness gives us security.
We can help each other.

(b) Bad points

Quarrels may occur
We may become dependent.

What is a work of a leader?

Ans. A work of a leader is to lead a group, to care and rescue their herd.

Who is the leader of elephants groups?

Ans. The oldest female elephant is the leader of the groups.

What do the elephants eat?

Ans. The elephants eat leaves and twigs.

Which animals do we use for carrying loads?

Ans. Horse, Elephant, Ass, Camel, Ox etc.

Why do you think that egrets is sits on the buffalo?

Ans. Egrets sits on the Buffalo to eat insects from

the skin of buffalo.

Lesson -4

The Story of Amrita

Multiple choice questions:

Children of Khejadli played:

(a) hop skotch and gulli-danda (b) inside their homes

(c) in the shade of the trees (d) in the village playground

______were Amrita's best friends.

(a) peacocks (b) animals (c) school children (d) trees

The king wanted the trees to be cut because:

(a)he wood was needed for his palace

(b)they were very old

(c) all their leaves had fallen

(d) the villagers were his enemies

4.Which part of the plants make food?

(a) root (b) stem (c) leaf (d) branch

5.The most common tree that grew in Amrita's village was the___ tree.

(a) neem (b) khejadi (c) peepal (d) none of these

Fill in the blanks:

The king learnt about the villager's respect for trees and animals when he visited the village.
If we visit Khejadli village today we will find that the animals there

roam freely without fear.

The Bishnoi people, even today, protect plants and animals.
During her childhood Amrita wanted the trees to give her their strength.
Khejadli village is located near Jodhpur in Rajasthan.
The grass and small plants near Lalita's school wall has not been planted by anyone.

State whether the following statements are True or False:

Amrita and her companions sacrificed their lives almost three hundred years ago. True
The elders of Khejadli village said that plants and animals can live without humans. False
Khejadli village is near Jodhpur in Rajasthan. True
The people of Khejadli did not follow the teachings of jambaji. False
The wood was needed for building. False

Jumbled words:

T I a a r m - Amrita
J a e d l h k I - Khejadli
H s o n b I s I - Bishnois

Answer the following questions:

Why did Kings man come to Amrita's village ?

Ans. Because the king sent them to cut the trees for wood.

What did king's men do?

Ans. The king's men followed Kings order and cut the trees.

What did the king order ?

Ans. The king ordered that no trees would be cut and no animals would be harmed in that area.

What do you learn from this lesson?

Ans. We learn from this lesson that we should respect trees and animals and we should not harm them.

What was special that Amrita did early morning?

Ans. Amrita would got up early morning and greet her friends -the trees.

Amrita and her companions sacrificed their lives almost three hundred ago.

Why were trees planted near your house, school or along the road side?

Ans: They were planted there to give shade, fruits and keep the air fresh.

Have you seen anyone taking care of the trees? Who does this?

Ans: Yes, five persons are taking care of the park. They are employed as gardeners.

Do you know of any place where grass, small plants or trees are growing on their own without being planted by anyone?

Ans: Yes, along the road sides and in the fields grass and small plants are growing on their own without being planted.

Why do you feel they are growing on their own?

Ans. Because no one planted those grass and small trees. Many grasses and plants grow in nature on their own.

Do you remember what the elders of Khejadi village used to say?

Ans: The elder of Khejadli village used to say, " Agar perh hain to hum hain

Do you think we could survive if there were no trees and no animals?

Ans: No, we could not survive without trees bacause trees give us food and fresh air.

Why do people hunt?

Ans. They hunt for food, skin and for fun also.

Have the number of some birds become less?

Ans: Yes, the numbers of vultures, sparrows and eagles have become less.

Are there some birds or animals which can not be seen any more?

Ans: The little bustard and cheetah can not be seen any more.

Why the numbers of sparrows and mynah become less?

Ans: Hunting and cutting down of trees are two main causes, which are reducing the numbers of these birds.

Short note:

The Kheadli Tree:-

Ans: The Khejadli tree is found mainly in desert areas. It can grow without much water. Its bark is used for making medicines. People cook and eat its fruits (beans). Its wood is such that it will not be affected by insects. Animals in this area eat the leaves of the Khejadli. And children like you, play in its shade

Lesson – 5

Anita and the Honeybees

Multiple choice questions:
1. _______live and work like honeybees.

(a) Termites (b) Wasps (c) Ants (d) All of these

______Worker bees are the most important bees for the hive.

(a) Queen bees (b) Worker bees (c) bees (d) None

3.Honeybees suck _____ from the flowers.

(a) water (b) sugar (c) honey (d) nectar 4.Litchi trees give flowers in the month of :

(a) October (b) December (c) February (d) April 5.How does Anita now go to college?

(a) By a cycle (b) By a motorcycle

(c) By train (d) Walking

Fill in the blanks:

1.Anita khushwaha lives in Bochaha village.

Her parents did not like the idea of girls going to school.

3.Honeybees are attracted to the litchi flowers

Many times, the bees would sting her.

5.My mother prepares the syrup for the bees.

Worker bees work all day.
Ants are always busy looking for food and bringing it to the nest.

State whether the following statements are True or False.
1. Anita was popular among the children she was teaching. True
2. In her childhood, Anita used to graze her cows. False
3. Anita studied only up to class Vlll. False
4. At village meetings Anita talks about the importance of bee-keeping. False
5. Anita stays in Muzzaffarnagar district of Uttar Pradesh. False

Match the following:

Column I	Answer	Column II
1.Honey bee sting	Pains a lot	Sound of honey bee
2.12 kg honey	Is collected from one box	Litchi tree comes to flowers
3.Buzz	Sound of honey bee	Pains a lot
4.February	Litchi tree come to flowers	Honey bees lay their eggs
5.October to December	Honey bees lay their eggs	Is collected from one box

Jumbled words:
1. A E P N R T S - PARENTS
2. H L C O S O - SCHOOL
3. E N O D U I C T A - EDUCATION
4. H D C I E L R N - CHILDREN

Answer the following questions:

When did Anita go to school for the first time ?

Ans. The teacher of the village explained to her parents the importance of study after that her parents agreed to send her school for the first time.

why do honey bees come to the flowers ?

Ans. Honey bees come to the flowers to collect nectar.

3.What did Anita learn in the beekeeping course ?

Ans. Anita learned that honey bees lay their eggs from October to December and this was the best time to start beekeeping .

4.Explain the role of queen Ant and Soldier Ants.

Ans. The Queen Ant and lays the eggs, the soldier Ants look after and guard the Ant's nest.

Which are some other insects that live together in a group like honey bees?

Ans. Ants, termites and wasps live together in groups like honey bees.

6.Where ants live?

Ans. Ants live in anthills made of earth.

7.What kind of eatables attract ants?

Ans. Grains, sugar, dead insects etc. attracts ants.

8.What is RTE – Act 2009?

Ans. RTE-Act 2009 is provides the right of free and compulsory education to each child aged 6 to 14 years.

Lesson -6

Omana's Journey

Multiple choice questions:

Omana passed her time on the train by :

(a) writing her diary (b) looking out of the window

(c) eating meals and snacks (d) All of these

Radha's fall meant that she could not move her right leg for :

(a) six days (b) six months (c) six weeks (d) seven weeks

Omana's train had started from .

(a) Kozhikode (b) Valsad (c) Gandhidham (d) Trivandrum

At Valsad, Omana's family bought____ to eat.

(a) lemon rice (b) dhokla with chutney

(c) batata vada (d) bananas and chikoos

Radha did not go with Omana on the journey because:

(a) Radha's Amma was ill (b) Radha’s leg was fractured

(d) Omana did not want her to go (d) None of these

Fill in the banks:

They checked their names on the reservation
When the train came, there was so much confusion.
The ticket collector came and checked our tickets.
Amma has opened the tiffin box.
Omana and Radha where best friend.

State whether the following statements are True or False:

The train reached Valsad late in the night. False
Sunil and Ann were also going to Kerala . False
Omana’s Amma and Appa had not got the middle berth in the compartment. True
The fields outside the window of the train were green with lots of trees. False
Omana’s family checked their names on the reservation chart. True

Jumbled words:

ktetci erkhcec - Ticket Checker
peewres - Sweeper

3.orPetr - porter

4.darug – Guard

5.anirt – Train

Answer the following questions:

1.Why was it so crowded at the door of the coach?

Ans. Because people don't like to wait. Rather they were in hurry to board or get down the train at all.

2.What does the ticket-checker do?

Ans. Ticket checker checks the tickets to see that all the passengers have proper tickets and are occupying correct seats.

3.How will you recognise the ticket checker?

Ans. A ticket checker is in a black coat. There is a name tag on his chest. There is a badge on both of his Shoulders showing "TTE. TTE stands for 'Travelling Ticket Examiner'.

4.What did Omana see from the window?

Ans. Omana saw fields, small villages, etc. Which seemed to run-in opposite direction. She also saw the beautiful orange Sky at the time of the sunset.

5.What are some of the things that are sold at railway stations?

Ans. Books, toys, fast foods, cold drink, snacks, cold milk, tea, coffee etc.

Identify these pictures and name them:

( Workbook page no. 28 , Q-4)

Lesson- 7

From The window

Multiple choice questions:
1. While the train was moving, it suddenly became dark because:

(a)the lights went of

(b)the train was crossing a river

the sun went behind a cloud

(d)he train passed through a tunnel

Madgaon is in which state?

( a) Gujarat (b) Maharashtra (c) Kerala (d) Goa

Which of the following vehicles run on diesel or petrol?

(a) Cars (b) Trucks (c) Buses (d) All of these

4.During lunch Omana ate:

(a) bananas and idli-vada (b) tea and idli vada

(c) coffee and dosa (d) lemon rice and chikoos

5.At the end of the train journey, Omana's family will go to:

(a) Kozhikode (b) Kottayam (c) Valiyamma's house ( d) Ammumma's village

Fill in the blanks:

On the journey from Goa to Kerala, the train passes over 2000 and bridges through 92
Some people were going under the bars of the level crossing.
The sound of the train's movement changed when they crossed a big river on a long
On reaching Kottayam, Omana would have spent two days on the train.
Omana climbed on the upper berth to read

State whether the following statements are True or False:

To cross the river, cars and the train used separate bridges. True
Some tunnels go completely through mountains. True
People in Udipi wear the same types of clothes as in Rajasthan. False
The fields in Goa are brown and dry. False
There was much smoke and noise at the level crossing. True

Name the following:
1. Any four languages spoken in India
Hindi, English, Marathi, Gujarati
1. The major languages in India
English , Hindi
1. Four dresses for woman in India
Sari, Salwar kameez , Ghaghara choli, jeans,
Write the Capitals and languages of these states:


State	Capital	Languages
Assam	Dispur	Assamese
Bihar	Patna	Bihari
Gujarat	Gandhinagar	Gujarati
Manipur	Imphal	Meetei
Tripura	Agartala	Odia
West Bengal	Kolkata	Bengali
Sikkim	Gangtok	Nepali
Kerala	Thiruvananthapuram	Malayalam
Haryana	Chandigarh	Haryanvi

Answer the following questions:

1.Why was there so much smoke and noise from the vehicles at the railway crossing?

Ans. There was so much smoke and noise of the vehicles at the railway crossing because some people didn’t switch off the engines of their vehicles while waiting at the railway crossing.

2.What can we do to reduce noise of the vehicle and save petrol and diesel?

Ans. We can off the engines of our vehicles at the railway crossing to reduce noise and to save petrol and diesel.

3.What is a tunnel?

Ans. A tunnel is a passage built through a hill.

4.Find out why bridges are made?

Ans. Bridges are made for people and their vehicles to cross the river.

5.Find out in which states these languages are spoken?

Ans. Language—where it is spoken:

Malayalam—Kerala

Konkani—Goa

Marathi—Maharashtra

Gujarati—Gujarat

Kannada—Karnataka

Short note:

Coconut Tree-

Coconut tree grows in coastal areas. It grows up to 30m tall.It has 4-6m long pinnate leaves. Its fruit contains water which is very nutritious. Fruits are used in many food dishes and religious ceremonies. It has fibrous roots. Parts of this tree has many commercial uses.

Lesson – 8

Reaching Grandmother’s House

Multiple choice questions:

1.Ammumma lived :

(a) close to Valiyamma’s house

(b) at Kottayam

(c) near a railway station

(d) on an island

2.The bus dropped Omana's family at the side of:

(a) the road (b) a river (c) a lake (d)in a village

3.A railway time table gives information about:

(a)the route of the trains

(b)the arrival and departure time at each station

(c) the stations along the route

(d) All of these

4.Omana's family reached Ammuma's place on:

(a)16 May (b) 17 May(c) 18 May (d) 20 May

5.Which of the following methods of transport was not used by Omana for reaching Ammumma's place?

(a)Cycle (b) Boat (c) Aeroplane (d) Train

Fill in the blanks:

1.Omana's family reached her Ammumma's place in the night.

2.Omana's Appa bought tickets for them on the bus.

3.Standing by the railing of the boat, Omana saw the rippling of the water when the boat moved.

4.Valiyamma’s family also went with Omana's family to Ammumma's place.

5.Omana's legs were stiff at the end of the bus journey because the journey was long.

State whether the following statements are True or False:

After a long journey we reached Kottayam in the morning. False
We were eight people and had some of luggage too. False
We also had to share our seats. True
There are rows of palm trees on the banks of river. False
A railway time table gives details about the train route. True

Name the following:

1 . Any two means of transport:

Land transport , Air transport

2.Any two types of road:

National Highway , Earthen roads

3.Any two trains:

Shatabdi Express , Rajdhani Express

Mark on the map of India:

( Workbook page no. 35)

Two international airport
The major seaport
Two major railway stations
Two navigable rivers
Answer the following questions:

1.How was Omana’s Journey?

Ans. Omana’s journey was very long and interesting.

What did Omana observe during the ferry ride?

Ans. Omana observed the rippling of still water, rows of coconut trees on the bank of the river, and also observed that people working along the banks of river.

When and how did they reach grandmother’s village?

Ans. They reached grandmother’s village by ferry at the time of sunset.

How can railway time-table be useful to us?

Ans. A railway time-table gives detail about the route of every train by knowing which time the train will reach and leave the station.

Name the different kinds of transport that you used during the journey.

Ans. I used auto-rickshaw , train, bus and car.

6.What are the names of stations in the table that are mentioned in Omana's diary?

Ans- Gandhidham, Ahmedabad, Valsad, Madgaon, Kozhikode, Kottayam

From which station did the train start?

Ans- The train started from Gandhidham station.

How many minutes did the train stop at Ahmedabad station?

Ans- The train stopped for 20 minutes at Ahmedabad station.

On which day of the journey did the train reach Madgaon?

Ans. The train reached Madgaon on the second day of the journey.

10.Name the means of transport for which we need to buy tickets?

Ans- Following are the means of transport for which we need to buy tickets: 1- Train, Bus, Airplane ,Boat/ship

11.What is the distance that train travelled over the whole route?

Ans- The train travelled 2649 kilometers over the whole route.

12.How many kilometers did Omana travel by train?

Ans. Omana travelled 2117 kilometers by train.

Lesson-9

Changing Families

Multiple choice questions

Tsering's father is going to work in another city because of his:

(a) transfer (b) promotion (c) Both (a) and (b) (d) Neither (a) nor (b)

2.Nimmi has now got a:

(a) baby sister (b) baby brother (c) new toy (d) new mother

3.The number of people in Nimmi's family are now :

(a) four (b) five (c) six (d) seven

4.____father has been promoted.

(a) Nimmi's (b) Tsering's (c) Nazli's (d) All of these

Nazli's ______ is getting married.

(a) younger brother (b) father’s younger brother

(c) uncle (d) elder cousin brother

Fill in the blanks:

1. Families keep changing.

2.Families change because of many reasons.

3.rrival of new baby increases number of family members.

4.Changes are a part of family Life.

5- Law on Child Marriage fixes the minimum age of marriage.

State whether the following statements are True or False:

Nazli is sad that her cousin brother is getting married and going away. False

2.Tsering and his mother are going with his father to the new city. True

3.Nimmi's baby sister was born at hospital. True

4.Tesring's mother and sister packed the luggage. True

5.Nimmi's aunt is blind. False

Match the following:

Column I	Answer	Column II
1.Nimmi	Is very excited	a. gets transferred
2.Nazil	Is happy to attend a marriage in the family	b. is very excited
3.Tsering	Will have to attend another school	c. gets married
4.Nimmi’s mother	Becomes a mother again	d. becomes a mother again
5.Tsering’s father	get transferred	e. will have to attend another school
6.Nazil's elder cousin brother	Get married	f. is happy to attend a marriage the family

Give reason

Q.1.Write down the reasons for changes in families of Nimmi, Tsering and Nazli.

Ans- Following are the reasons for changes in families of Nimmi, Tsering and Nazli:

1.Nimmi's family -Arrival of a new baby

2.Tsering's family- moving to another city

3.Nazali's family -marriage of cousin brother

2.There are many reasons for changes in families. List some of the reasons.

Ans- There are many reason's for changes in families. Some of the reasons are as follows:

1.Arrival of new baby.

2.death of a family member

3.Transfer from one place to another.

4- Marriage

5.moving to another city for study/job/business

6.Arrival of relatives for long durations.

Q.3.what is the minimum age of marriage for a girl and a boys as per the law on Child marriage

Ans. - As per the law on Child marriage, minimum age for marriage for a girl is 18 years and minimum age for marriage of a boy is 21 years.

Lesson -10

Hu Tu Tu, Hu Tu Tu

Multiple choice questions:

In Kho-Kho, what happens when someone touches you?

(a) no points are counted (b) The game ends

(c) You remain in the game (d) You get 'out'

2.A Kabaddi team has_____players.

(a) five (b) six (c) seven (d) nine

3.Karnam Malleshwari lives in:

(a) Andhra Pradesh (b) Mumbai (c) Delhi (d) Kolkata

Jwala, Leela and Herra have been:

(a) kabaddi coaches (b) kho-kho coaches

(c) kabaddi players (d) cricket players

5.All games have rules which every____ should follow.

(a) referee (b) spectator (c) player (d)All of these

Fill in the blanks:

1.Jwala, Leela and Heera played kabaddi during her childhood.

Karnam Malleshwari father works in the police.
Shyamala managed to touch the centre line.
Rosy said that her team was not 'out'.
Heera wishes that children play games, especially Kabaddi.

State whether the following statements are True or False:

1.Rosy was in Shyamala's team. False

Five players got out when Shyamala touched the line. False

3.You have to use both your mind and body while playing Kabaddi. True

4.Jwala and Leela's parents did not allow them to play Kabaddi. True

5.Karnam Malleshwari started weight lifting from the age of nine. False

Picture of some famous Indian sports women are given below. Find out and write their name, game in which they have made their name and in one sentence about each of them:

( workbook page no. 42 , Q. 4)

Answer the following questions:

Give the rules of Hu Tu Tu, Hu Tu Tu.

Ans. 1)Each team shall consist off no more than 12 players with 7 taking to the field at any one time. 2) The duration of the match is two halves of 20 minutes with a half time break for 5 minutes.

Why did Shyamala and her friends have an argument?

Ans. Because Rosy argued that she had taken of breath in between so to prove themselves right, Shyamala and her friends have an argument.

What is Kabaddi? Why is it necessary to have rules in games?

Ans. Kabaddi the is a game of pushing and pulling, screaming and shouting, dragging and falling on the ground.It is necessary to have rules in games because the things can be done in a proper manner in a every game.

4.When you play Kabaddi, how many players do you have in a team?

Ans- When we play Kabaddi, we have seven players in a team.

How many players got out when Shyamala touched the line?

Ans- All the girls of opposite team got out when Shyamala touched the line.

What does it mean to be out in games? When does one gets 'out' in Kabaddi?

Ans- Out means no longer active in game. On touching any part of body to ground outside the boundary except struggle.

If any player goes outside the boundary during the play.

If an anti deliberately touches any part of raiders body other than limbs or trunk.

If an anti touches ground of raiders court, beyond the midline with any part of his body when raider has not reached to his court.

In Kabaddi, the entire team was 'out', because Shyamala had touched the line. What are some other games in which the central line is very important?

Ans- Following are the games in which central line is important:

Dhop Khel (popular in Assam)

Tennis

Table Tennis

Badminton

Volley ball

Lesson-11

The Valley of Flowers

Multiple choice questions:

Madhubani is .

(a) a place famous for its paintings

(b)a place famous for preparing perfumes

(c) a place famous for its perfumes

(d)None of these

2.In Up, vegetables for eating are made out Of _____ flowers.

(a) sahjan (b)kachnar (c) banana (d) rose

3._____is prepared from flowers.

(a) ltr (b) Rose water (c) Kewra water (d)AII of these

In the Valley of Flowers, the flowers bloom:

(a) all round the year (b) only in summer

(c) for a few weeks in the year (d) in spring

Plucking a flower means:

(a) picking it up from the ground (b)breaking it from a plant

(c) removing it from a bouquet (d) All of these

Fill in the blanks:

We can see flowers growing on trees, bushes, creepers and plants.

2.Some flowers bloom only in the day and close at night.

3.In Kerala, people eat vegetables made from banana flowers.

4.A design of flowers made on clothes is called a floral design.

5.Kannauj district in UP is famous for ltr.

Songs are sung on flowers during weddings and festivals.

State whether the following statements are True or False:

1.Colour made from the marigold flower can be used to dye cloth. True

Paintings can not be made from paste of powdered rice. False

3.The Valley of Flowers is in the plains of Uttarakhand state. False

4.Flowers grow from fruits also. True

5.Flowers are used for making furniture. False

Identify the some pictures of flowers. Write their name:

(Workbook page no. 47 & Text book page no. 86)

Name the following:

1.Name some edible flowers.

Ans.Kachnar flowers ,Banana flowers , Shahjan flowers, Saffron,

Broccoli ,Lavender ,Rose

2.Name some flowers that are used for making colours.

Ans- Marigold ,China rose (hibiscus) ,Bougainvillea ,Cineraria, Saffron

3.Name some flowers which are used for making scents.

Ans- Rose ,Jasmin ,Violets ,Lilies ,Lavender , Moonflower,

Chamomile

Short Note:-
1. Madhubani:

The design in the picture is called ' Madhubani It is a very old form of folk art. There is a district in Bihar called Madhubani. Here, during festivals and happy occasions, the walls of the houses and their courtyards are painted with such pictures. These paintings are made out of paste of powdered rice in which colour has been mixed. The colours used in Madhubani painting are very special too. To make them, indigo, flowers, birds, etc.

Answer the following questions:

Which flowers bloom all the year round?

Ans. Rose , Kumudini

2.Which flowers bloom only in certain months?

Ans. Marigold, Tulip

3.What would happen if everybody plucked flowers?

Ans. There would be no flowers to make the world of gardens and parks beautiful.

4.What difference do you find between a flower and a bud?

Ans. A flower is bigger than a bud. A bud shape is pointed and smaller in size, while a flower is large and open.

5.Names of any two flowers which are used for making medicines?

Ans. Rose, Sunflower

6.How is rose water used ?

Ans. Rose water is used as a medicine. It is also used to mix with sweets and lassi.

7Write the names of such flowers which are used to make scents.

Ans. Rose, Jasmine, Mogra

8.What is the Valley of Flowers?

Ans- The Valley of flowers is a place in the hills of Uttaranchal where there are flowers everywhere.

9.. Why is the Valley of Flowers seems like a beautiful dream?

Ans- The Valley of Flowers seems like a beautiful dream because like a dream these flowers bloom only for a few weeks in the year.

10.Why do people buy flowers?

Ans. – People buy flowers for decorations, worship and to gift others.

11.What would happen if everybody plucked flowers?

Ans. – There would be no flowers to make the world of gardens and parks beautiful.

Lesson- 12

Changing Times

Multiple choice questions:

When Chetandas was to get married, another room was made using walls of :

(a) iron and cement (b) unbaked bricks

(c) baked bricks (d) gunny bags covered with mud

2.When Raju got married, the family used _____for a roof.

(a) a lintel (b) marble chips and cement

(c) coloured tiles (d) None of these

3.Suman and her husband stay where nowadays?

(a) Palwal (b) Sohna (c) Delhi (d) Both (b) and (c)

4.What did Chetandas do when his father and mother making their first in Sohna village?

(a)He gave the earth dug by Baba to Amma.

(b)He encouraged them

(c) He brought tea and snacks for them

(d)He looked after his baby sister

5.Chetandas liked his house the best because:

(a)it was built by his Baba and Amma

(b)it was better then the other houses

(c) it was just like their earlier house

(d)all of these

Fill in the blanks:

Deragazi Khan is a place in Pakistan.

2.For some time we all stayed in a camp.

3.Baba and Amma worked hard to make the house.

4.At the time of Raju's marriage, they put pipes to take away the waste.

5.The floor of the family's first house in Sohna was coated with a mixture of cow dug and mud to keep insects away.

State whether the following statements are True or False:

During the time of partition there were lot of problems. True

2.Baba made a frame by joining strips of wood and fixed it on the four walls. True

3.In those days baked bricks were available. False

4.Montu lives in a high-rise building in Delhi. True

5.Chetandas' job in Deragazi Khan was to teach children. True

Answer in one word:

1.A person who repairs water system or pipes.

Ans. Plumber

2.A person who work with electric circuits.

Ans. Electrician

3 A person who designs buildings and houses.

Ans. Architect

4.A person who build houses.

Ans. Mason

5.A person who paints pictures and walls.

Ans. Painter

6.A person makes thing from wood.

Ans. Carpenter

Answer the following questions:

1.From what material, Chetandas's Baba and Amma made their house?

Ans- Chetandas's Baba and Amma made their house from following materials:

Soil, Cow dung, Mud ,Strips of wood ,Branches of neem ,Old gunny bags etc.

A lot of mud was used when Chetandas's parents' house was made. Why?

Ans- In Chetandas's house was a kachcha house. A lot of mud was used for making walls, floor and roof.

3.What material did Chetandas used for making roof of new room?

Ans- Chetandas used iron and cement for making roof of new room.

4.What material was used for making walls of new room?

Ans- Unbaked bricks were used for making walls of new room.

5.What type of kitchen did he build ?

Ans- He built a small kitchen in courtyard with mud chulha and place to keep vessels.

6.Did Chetandas make a toilet in the house? If yes, how was it made?

Ans- Yes, Chetandas made a small toilet with unbaked bricks behind the house.

7.What changes were made in Chetandas's house before his elder son's marriage?

Ans- Following changes were made in Chetandas's house before his elder son's marriage:

->Baked bricks were used for making walls.

->Lintel was used for putting roof.

->Marble chips and cement were used to make fancy floor.

->Pipes were put in toilet to take away waste.

->Kitchen was made bigger and had gas stove.

Give reason.

1.Chetandas's mother coated floor with the mixture of cow dung and mud. What did she say?

Ans- Chetandas's mother coated floor with the mixture of cow dung and mud to keep the insects away.

Why chetandas and his family had to move from Deragazi khan to camp near Delhi.

Ans. Chetandas and his family had to move from Deragazi khan to a camp near Delhi, because of that time there were a lot of problems all around them. The country was being divided into two- India and Pakistan.

Lesson- 13

A River's Tale

Multiple choice questions:

The colour of fiver water is _____when it comes down from the mountains.

(a) green (b) reddish-brown (c) yellow (d) blue

2.The water in a river_____during the rainy season.

(a) becomes more dirty (b) increases

(c) Both (a) and (b) (d) Neither (a) nor (b)

River water will not become dirty if you :

(a) bathe in it (b)empty waste into it

(c) drink it (d) wash clothes in

4.The colour of water will change if we try to dissolve____ in it.

(a) mustard oil (b) sugar (c) salt (d) cooking soda

5.______are sources of drinking water.

(a) Mountains and hills (b) Cities and villages

(c) Rivers and lakes (d) Oceans and seas

Fill in the blanks:

If oil leaks from a ship on the river, it may harm the fish in the river.

2.Even if the water appears clean, it may not be alright to drink.

3.If many dead fishes re found on the banks of a river, it means that the river water is polluted.

4.If we try to dissolve haldi in water, the water changes colour to yellow.

5.Wheat flour didn’t dissolve in water.

State whether the following statements are True or False:

We can not drink sea water without harming our health. True

2.If was see fish swimming in a river, it means that the water is cleans. True

3.We should wash our clothes in the river. False

4.One of the best ways to clean water is by boiling it. True

5.Water changes colour after it passes a city because some water is removed for use by people living in the city. True

Match the following:

Column I	Answer	Column II
1.Sand	Does not dissolve in water	Has many fish if it is clean
2.Washing clothes	Pollutes the water used	Dissolves in water
3.River water	Has many fish if it is clean	Pollutes the water used
4.Boiling water	Makes it drinkable	Does not dissolve in water
5.Milk	Dissolve in water	Makes it drinkable

Jumbled words:

1.A A I L M N A B G H I N T - ANIMAL BATHING

2.L I O A E K L - OIL LEAK

A I N W H G S C O T L E S H - WASHING CLOTHES
E O K M S - SMOKE

5.A M N A B G H I T H - MAN BATHING

Name the following:

1.Any two water bodies.

River , Lake , Ocean

2.Any two purposes for which water is needed.

Drinking , washing clothes , cooking

3.Any two rivers of India.

Narmada , Ganga

4.Any ways in which water can be saved from being wasted.

I) Recycle the waste water
II) store rain water

III) Turn off the taps

Write the names of Indian rivers on the given map: Brahmaputra, Godavari, Sutlej, Bea’s , Damodar, Gangotri , Ganga , Yamuna

(Workbook page no. 55)

Answer the following questions:

1.How is water pollution caused?

Ans. Sewage, garbage and liquid waste of households, agriculture land and factories are discharged into lakes and rivers this wastes contain harmful Chemicals and toxins which make the water polluted.

2.What could the reason for decrease in number of fishes in river?

Ans- The reason for decrease in number of fishes in river is pollution.

3.What could be done to keep rivers clean? Discuss.

Ans- Following things can be done to keep rivers clean:

-Stop washing/ bathing activities

-Treating the municipal waste

-Treating industrial effluents

4.Find out the many different ways of cleaning water at home.

Ans- Following are different ways of cleaning water at home:

Boiling , Using Filter, Using Purification drops, Tablets, Solar treatment, UV treatment,

Using Bleach/ alum etc.

5.Name three methods of purification.

I) Boiling II) Filtration III) Distillation
Is the water from the sea drinkable? Why?

Ans. Sea water is not drinkable because it is saline.

7.What is the colour of the river where it begins?

Ans. Water is colourless. But when you will see a river from a distance it will appear bluish.

SECOND SEMESTER

Class- IV-A/B CONTENTS Sub- Environment

Semester-II

Third Unit Test Syllabus:-

Basva’s Farm
From Market to Home

16.A Busy month

17.Nandita in Mumbai

Too Much Water, Too Little Water

Fourth Unit Test Syllabus:-

19.Abdul in the Garden

Eating Together
Food and Fun
The World in my Home
Pochampalli

Second Semester Exam Syllabus:-

Basva’s Farm
From Market to Home

16.A Busy month

17.Nandita in Mumbai

Too Much Water, Too Little Water

19.Abdul in the Garden

Eating Together
Food and Fun
The World in my Home
Pochampalli
Home and Abroad
Spicy Riddles
Defence Officer : Wahida
Chuskit Goes to school

Chapter – 14

Basva’s Farm

Multiple choice questions:-

1.The onions are ready to be removed from the soil when

(a) the leaves start turning green becomes red in colour

(b) the onion becomes red in colour

(c) the leaves dry up

(d) the onion becomes visible above the soil

2.We have to be careful while using the illige because

(a)it is delicate

(b) its blade is very sharp

(c) it can make you ill

(d) None of these

3.The onion seeds were sown in the month of:

(a) June (b) July

(c) August (d) December

4 The khunti is used for:

(a) planting the soil

(b) digging and loosening the soil

(c) taking out the onions

(d) watering the crop

5.The onions took ____ to start sprouting after the seeds were sown.

(a) 10 days (b) 6 week

(c) 3 months (d) 20 days

Fill in the blanks :

1.Basva lived in Belvanika village in Karnataka

2.khunti is used to dig the soil in the field.

3.The bullocks will pull the kurige.

4.Appa planted Onions in the field

5.The khunti is an iron rod used to dig the soil before planting seeds.

Write ‘yes ‘or ‘No':-

(i)June is the ideal time to sow onion crop. No

(ii) It is important to drop the right amount of seeds. Yes

(iii) Weeds are grown in towns and cities. No

(iv) The kurige is a tool used to extract ripe onions from the soil. No

(v) Appa takes the harvested onions to the market on a handcart. No

Answer the following question:

1- What are the crops grown in fields near your house?

Ans- Following are the crops grown in the fields around my area:

Cotton

Wheat

Gram

Sesame (Til)

Millet

Sorghum

Maize

Moong bean

Urad

Peas

.Peanuts

Sugarcane

2.Why is Basva not able to attend school for some days?

Ans- Basva was not able to attend school for some days as it was the harvest time and everyone in the family had to work to take the onion out.

3.Basva helps his father in the field. Do you help the elders in your family in their work? What do you help with?

Ans- Yes, I also help my mother in the household works like washing fruits and vegetables, cleaning the house, making bed etc.

4.What kind of vehicles are used to carry fruits and vegetables in your area.

Ans- Following vehicles are used to carry fruits and vegetables in our area:

1 - Trucks

2-Loading rickshaws

3-Hand driven carriages (Thelas)

4-Vegetable Truck

5.What other way could be used to plough the fields instead of animals.?

Ans- Fields can be ploughed using tractors instead of animals.

What are weeds ? Are they harmful?

Ans. Weeds grow in fields and Gardens without being planted. If we don't remove the weeds it will be harmful for the crops. Crops will not be healthy.

When does one know that the onion is ready to be pulled out ?

Ans.When the leaves have started turning yellow and drying up that means the onions are ready to be pulled out.

How does Appa get the field ready to sow the onion seeds?

Ans. Appa uses the khunti to dig the soil loosen it and make it soft, to get the field ready to sow the onion seeds.

9.Who helps Appa in the process of growing onions?

Ans. Amma, Uncle, and Basva help Appa in the process of growing onions.

Identify the picture

Plough

Sickle

Trowel Mattock

Shovel Rake

Chapter-15

From Market to Home

Multiple choice questions:-

A fruit which spoils quickly and has a rough outside surface is :

(a) gourd (b) orange

(c) pineapple (d) None of these

2.Water should be sprinkled on the vegetables so that :

(a) they do not dry up

(b) they look good to customers

(c) they taste better

(d) All of these

3.________is a leafy vegetable.

(a) brinjal (b) carrot

(b) carrot (d) spinach

4.The vegetable which spoils quickly and has a smooth surface is

(a) potato (b) tomato

(c) onion (d) grape

5.The vegetable seller's family has to sort the new vegetables quickly because:

(a) the children have to go to school early

(b) the vegetables should remain fresh

(c) they have to reach the bazaar early

(d)All of the above

Fill in the blanks:-

1.Their home looks like a small vegetables market when Babuji returns from the mandi with baskets and sacks full of fresh vegetables.

2.Vaishali has to reach her school by 7:30 am

3.The family has their morning tea after taking out the previous day's unsold vegetables from the gunny bags and baskets.

4.If Baby is late in reaching the bazaar, then his buyers may buy their vegetables from elsewhere.

Write 'T' for True and 'F' for False statements :

Chhotu and Vaishali help Amma in sprinkling water on yesterday's unsold vegetables. True
Vaishal's father goes to the mandi in a bus. False
Babuji leaves for the bazaar after 6 o'clock in the morning. False
Vaishali gets up early, as she has to reach school on time. True
Babuji and Bhaiya sell all the vegetables that they take to the bazaar. False

Match the following


Column A	Answers	Column B
1.Vegetables with rough surface	Onion	I) Brinjal
2. Fruit which spoils quickly	Banana	ii) Banana
3.Vegetable which spoils quickly	Brinjal	iii) Ginger
4. Vegetable which does not seeds	Ginger	IV ) Onion
5.Vegetable which has seeds	Lady Finger	V) Tomato
6.Vegetabla with smooth surface	Tomato	VI) Lady Finger

Name the following:-

Vegetables which have seeds

Lady’s finger , Brinjal , Chilli

Vegetables which do not have seeds

Ginger , Onion , potato

Given here is a list of vegetables and fruits. Sort them correctly in the boxes. You can add more names in the list:

Spinach Potato

Tomato Pineapple

Onion Grapes

Pear Banana

Chickoo Gourd

Cabbage Cucumber

Ginger

Fruits and

Vegetables that spoil quickly

Spinach, Banana, Tomato, Chickoo, Gourd, Cabbage, Cucumber, Grapes

Fruits and

vegetables that can stay for some days

Potato, Pear, Pineapple, Onion, Ginger

Smooth

Spinach, Banana, Tomato, Pear, Gourd, Cucumber, Grapes

Rough

Potato, Chickoo, Pineapple, Onion, Cabbage, Ginger

Answer the following questions.

How does Vaishali help her family members?

Ans. Vaishali help her family in many works, to take out, the previous day’s vegetables from the gunny bags and baskets and sprinkle water on them, to sorting the vegetables etc.

Vegetables-sellers often sprinkle water on the vegetables. Why?

Ans. Vegetables- sellers often sprinkle water on the vegetables because vegetables get not dried.

Which is the lightest fruit and vegetable that you have eaten? Write name and draw picture in your notebook.

Ans- Spinach and grapes were the lightest fruit and vegetable that I have eaten.

Babuji sells the previous day's vegetables first. Why do you think he does this?

Ans- Babuji sells the previous day's vegetable first because they tend to dry or spoil early.

5.Have you seen dried or spoilt vegetables? Where?

Ans-I have seen dried or spoilt vegetables being used for compost at our neighbour's farm.

How can you know that the vegetables are spoilt?

Ans- From the look, texture and smell, we can know that the vegetables are spoilt.

7.Which vegetable do you find the heaviest to carry? Write its name and draw its picture in your notebook.

Ans- I find pumpkin the heaviest to carry.

Chapter-16

A Busy Month

Multiple choice questions:-

1.Which of the following have legs to walk and wings to fly?

(a)lnsects (b) Fishes (c) Snakes (d) None of these

2.The sunbird makes a nest which:

(a) is inside a hole in a tree trunk (b) is inside a building

(c) hangs from a bush (d) is made of wire and wood 3._______steal bird eggs to eat them.

(a) cows (b) Squirrels

(c) both (a) and (b) (d) Neither (a) nor (b)

4.Birds make nests for :

(a) looking after their young ones (b) hatching their eggs

(c) laying eggs (d) All of these

5.The Indian Robin may build its nest :

(a)among stones on the ground

(b) inside a deserted house

(c) high up on a tree

(d) Any of these

Fill in the blanks:-

The cat's teeth sharp so that it can tear and cut meat easily.
Cows have large and flat teeth on the front of their mouth to chewing
The baby bird in the robin's nest had its beak wide open because it wad waiting for food to be given by its mother.
The male weaver bird make beautifully woven nests.
A curved upper beak in a bird is useful for breaking

Write 'T' for True and 'F' for False statements :
1. Birds have teeth to eat. False
2. The koel lays its eggs in another bird's nest. True
3. Some birds suck nectar from flowers. True
4. Snakes do not use their teeth for chewing their good. True
5. A straight pointed beak in a bird is not helpful to tear and eat meat. True

Underline the bird that does not belong to the group :

( I) sparrow pigeon parrot finch

(ii) vulture eagle sparrow hawk

(iii) heron crane flamingo pelican

Answer the following questions:-

1.List some materials that birds use for making their nests.

Ans- The materials that birds use for making their nests are as follows:

Grass

Soft twigs

Dry Leaves

Roots

Wool

Hair

Cotton

wool

Bits of tree bark

Pieces of cloth rags

Spider's cobwebs

2- How are the eggs of koel hatched?

Ans- Koel bird lays its eggs in a crow's nest. The crow hatches them along with its own eggs.

3- What are the threats to eggs of birds?

Ans- There are many threats to eggs of birds including humans and other animals. Crows, squirrels, rats and cats- all of them wait for a chance to steal the eggs. Many a times, they eaven break nests.

4.According to Gijubhai, what are the tests of a bird?

Ans- According to Gijubhai, following are the tests of birds:

To keep oneself free from danger

To find food

To make nest

Hatch the eggs

Raise the chicks safely

5.What do you know about the teeth of cow?

Ans- Cows have short front teeth for snipping grass. Its side teeth are flat and large for chewing grass.

6.Why do cats have sharp teeth?

Ans- Cats have sharp teeth for tearing and cutting meat.

7.What type of teeth do snakes have and how do they chew their food?

Ans- Snakes have sharp curved teeth, but they do not chew their prey. Snakes always swallow their food whole.

8.Why do squirrels keep gnawing on things?

Ans- Squirrel's front teeth keep growing throughout it's life. They have to keep gnawing on the things to keep their teeth from becoming too long.

Write four lines about these birds:-

Dove:-

Doves have a smaller body and they have longer tails. The domestic pigeon is frequently called the ‘Rock Cover. This bird is called the ‘ Dove of peace’.

2.Robin:-

Robin bird makes its nest among the stones on the ground. It makes its with grass. Robin's nest is very soft and cozy Robin’s mouth is red from inside.

3.Barbet:-

The coppersmith barbet is green with a red head, yellow cheeks and yellow throat. It lives solitary or in small groups. It appears to be fond of sunning in the morning on bare top branches of tall trees.

Chapter -17

Nandita in Mumbai

Multiple choice questions:-

1.Nandita's Mama had received the notice for leaving their houses ____in the last ten years.

(a) twice (b)three times (c) many times (d) never

Nandita's Mami's work is _____in seven houses.

(a) washing utensils (b) cleaning the house

(c) Both (a) and (b) (d) Neither (a) nor (b)

3.e know that Nandita's Mama's house had electricity because:

(a)it had a lighted bulb

(b)it had a fan which was running

(c) his son was watching a TV programme

(d) None of the above

4.When Nandita travels by bus to the hospital, she knows:

(a)where to get down from the bus

(b)how much to pay for the ticket

(c) how to stand in line

(d)All of these

5.hen Nandita looked down from the window in Babloo's house she could not find out :

(a) her Mama's house

(b)the street in which her Mama lived

(C) any house

(d) None of these

Fill in the blanks :

The toilet in street is very dirty because everyone in the street uses it and sometimes there is no Water.
The children near where Nandita stays say that big film stars also came to
Mama was worried because people asked them to move out from their houses as a big hotel was to be built there.
Mami took a long time to clean Babloo's house because it was a big house with many rooms.
Nandita became worried and wondered how would she be able to visit her mother every day from a new place.

Write 'T' for True and 'F' for False statements :

Nandita travelled every day to see her mother in hospital by the local train. False
Mama's family in Mumbai had five persons. True
Nandita came to Mumbai for her mother's treatment in a hospital. True

4.In the village, they always fill water from the river, which is far away. True

Nandita's house in the village has separate rooms for living, bating and cooking. True

Name the following:-

Airport in Mumbai:

Chhatrapati shivaji Maharaj International Airport

Juhu Airport

Tourist interest in Mumbai:

Marine drive, Gate way of India, Juhu beach , Elephant caves , Hotel Taj

Languages that are spoken in Mumbai:

Marathi , English, Hindi,

Foods eaten in Mumbai:

Vada pav , Bhel puri , Frankie, Puran puri , Faluda

Answer these questions:

1- Why did Nandita have to bring her mother from village to Mumbai?

Ans- Nandita had to bring her mother from village to Mumbai for her treatment.

2- Nandita used to feel like vomiting when at first she had to use the toilet where Mama lived. Why?

Ans- Nandita used to feel like vomiting when at first she had to use the toilet where Mama lived because it was a public toilet. It was always dirty and smelled very bad.

3- Was there electricity at the place where Nandita's Mama lived?

Ans- Yes, the electricity was there at the place where Nandita's Mama lived.

4- What differences Nanadita find between getting water from public tap and in the village.

Ans-

Water from Public Tap

Water in Village

There were fights for water.

They have to get up at 4 0'clock for

getting water.

They did not have to walk much.

There were no fights for water.

Water could be fetched at any time.

They have to walk twenty minutes to an hour to bring water.

5- In what ways did Nandita find her Mama's house to be different from her house in village?

Ans-

Mama's House

Nandita's House

Mama's house was in Mumbai.

Mama's house had only one room to sit, sleep took and wash.

They used to bring water from public tap.

People use public toilet.

Nandita's house was in a village.

Nandita's house also had one room, but it had separate place for cooking, bathing and outside courtyard.

They used to bring water from village pond or river.

People go to open places for toilet.

6- When Nandita first came to Mumbai, what were the things that she was afraid to do?

Ans.When Nandita first came to Mumbai, she was afraid to do following things:

Being at crowded place.

To get in a bus.

To get into the lift.

To look down from the window of a tall building.

7. What were the difference between the houses where Mama lived and the houses in the high-rise buildings?

Ans-

Hoses in area where Mama lived

Houses in a high rise building Multi-storey buildings.

Single-storey houses

Only one room in house. No toilet in the house.

No tap in the house. Need to go to public tap.

Small window in the house.

Many rooms in a house.

Toilet was there in the house.

Taps in the kitchen and bathroom.

Big glass windows in the house.

8- Why does Mama have to change her place?

Ans- Mama has to change the place as they have received a notice in this regard and big hotel is going to be built at that place.

Q-9 Describe Mama’s family and house.

Ans. Mama lives in a small house. They are five members in the family. Mama, Mami, their two daughters and a son. All live in one room. To sit, sleep, cook and wash all in one room.

Chapter -18

Too Much Water, Too Little Water

Multiple choice questions:-

The children in the water park were playing with:

(a) a water hose (b) water rides

(c) a water slide (d) AII of these

The first step taken for solving the water problem in Holgundi was:

(a) making a small dam on the slope

(b) planting trees all round it

(c) repairing the cracks in the tank

(d) cleaning the tank

The visitor to Suguna's house from the city refused to drink_____

offered to him.

(a) the glass of water (b)the glass of juice

(C) the cold drink (d)the glass of milk

4.There was a big water park:

(a)near Bazaar Gaon (b) near Suguna's house

(c) near Rohan's house (d) None of these

5.The water park had many:

(a) tall water slides (b) water hoses

(c) water fountains (d) All Of these

Fill in the blanks :

1.Water is very precious.

2.Diarrhoea and vomitting, we lose a lot of water from our body.

3.e can clean water by adding chlorine tablets to it.

4.The village near to the water park had no water.

Write 'Yes' or 'No' :

Appa welcomed the guest. Yes
Diarrhoea is a disease caused by polluted drinking water. Yes
Raziya was worried when she read the newspaper. Yes
Raziya planned to clean the water at her home by filtering it. No
We should not take any food when we have diarrhoea. No

Match the following:-

Column A	Answers	Column B
1.Cuffe Para	Deepak's mother took home boiled water for her family	The visitor reused the cold drink
2. Holgundi	Bhima Sangh solved the water problem	ii) Children play in the water park.
3.Suguna’s village	The visitor reused the cold drink	iii) Deepak's mother took home boiled water for her family
4. Bazaar Gaon	Children play in the water park.	IV ) Bhima Sangh solved the water problem

Answer the following questions:-

What is the source of drinking water in your house and school?

Ans- Source of drinking water in my house is municipal tap and the sources of drinking water in my school are municipal tap and borewell.

2.Which of these diseases is water borne?

Ans. Encircle them- Malaria, Typhoid Jaundice, Cholera Chickenpox, Diarrhoea, Chikungunia.

3.How Can unclean or dirty water harm our body?

Ans. Our body can get many diseases because of dirty water.

4.Why was the Raziya worried when she read the newspaper?

Ans. Water got dirty and unclean because water foam the gutter mixed in water pipe.

5.How is water made safe for drinking?

Ans. There is a filter attached with overhead tank besides this chlorine tablets is poured regularly in tanks.

6.Why do the drinking water places get dirty?

Ans. Water often Spills during washing and taking out water.

7.What can we do to keep these plates clean?

Ans. By cleaning it regularly and avoiding washing near that place.

8.What can be done to keep the toilets clean?

Ans. Regular washing in necessary to keep the toilets clean.

9.Write three methods of water storage.

Ans. Water storage areas are most commonly known as reservoirs. we can store rainwater in in dams and reservoirs, Ponds and tanks, groundwater, soil moisture etc.

How can dirty water harm our body?

Ans. Dirty water harm our body in many ways. Because of dirty drinking water we have diarrhoea and vomitting, we lose a lot of waiters from our body. This can be dangerous, if we do not take care.

11.What precautions do we need to take when suffering from diarrhoea?

Ans. When suffering from diarrhoea we need to drink a lot of water. We should also mix some salt and sugar in the water. It is important that we make up for the water that we lose from our body.

Chapter -19

Abdul in the Garden

Multiple choice questions:-

Which of the following things do not grow?

(a) Leaves (b) Mosquitoes (c) The moon (d)All of these

2.In the Australian desert when there was no water, the local people got water from the _____of the Desert Oak Tree.

(a) trunk (b) roots (c) branches (d) leaves

3.What vegetables did Abbu have to send home?

(a) Carrot (b) Radish (c) Banyan (d) Pea

4.Seeds require______ to germinate and produce roots and a stem.

(a) air (b) sunlight (c) water (d)All of these

5.Which of the following vegetables that we eat are actually roots of the plant?

(a)potato (b) tomato (c) pea (d)None of these

Fill in the blanks by selecting the correct word from those given in brackets :

A vegetable with rough (rough/smooth) surface is a root.
The carrot (potato/carrot) can also be eaten raw.
The banyan (neem/banyan) tree has hanging roots.
The desert oak (cotton/desert oak) tree has very long roots.

Write 'T' for True and 'F' for False statements :

1.Desert Oak tree is found in Indian deserts. False

2.Cabbage is a stem. False

3.Radish and carrot are roots that we eat. True

4.The pea plant has not a delicate stem. False

Name the following:-

1.Two roots we eat

Radish, Carrot

2.Two stems we eat

Sugar cane, Young bamboo shoot

3.Two leaves we eat

Spinach, Cabbage

4.Two flowers we eat

Banana blossom, Kachnar flowers

5.Two fruits we eat

Tomato, Pumpkin

6.Two seeds we eat

Maize, Wheat

7.Plants that have a tap roots

Beetroot, Carrot

8.Plants that have fibrous roots

Wheat, Rice

Root eaten as vegetables

Turnip, Beetroot

Roots eaten during a famine

Beetroot , Tulip bulbs

Answer the following questions:-

1.- Write about the root system of banyan trees?

Ans- Banyan tree has two types of roots:

Underground Roots-

These roots are under the ground just like other trees.

Aerial Roots-

These roots start in branches and grow down towards the ground. These roots not only take water and nutrition from soil, but they also help to support long branches of tree.

2.What is the difference between Fruit and vegetable?

Ans- Botanically, if something does not have seeds, it is a vegetable. This includes roots, stems and leaves. If it does have seeds, it is considered a fruit, which would include tomatoes, pumpkins, bell peppers and beans.

3.Why do you think the neem tree did not fall despite the strong wind?

Ans. Neem trees have big, strong and deep roots in the soil that anchor the tree strongly, That's why neem tree did not fall in spite of the strong wind,

4.On putting water in the soil where the plants are growing, the drooping leaves become fresh again. How?

Ans. Leaves and other parts of a plant get water and other necessary items through water from the soil through it roots. Because of that leaves get energy after giving water near the roots.

6- Write the differences living and non-living things?

Ans-

Living Things

Non-living Things

Living things grow.

Living things breathe.

Living thing feel.

Living things need food for nutrition.

Living things reproduce.

Non-living things do not grow.

Non-living things do not breathe.

Non-living things do not breath.

Nutrition does not take place in non-living things.

Non-living things do not reproduce.

Chapter-20

Eating Together

Multiple choice questions:-

Master Moshai wanted all the children_____to before starting to eat.

(a)sit down in a circle (b)wash their hands properly

(c) say their prayers (d) All of these

Before eating the midday meal the children:

(a) sat down in a circle (b) sang a song together

(c) washed their hands properly (d) All of these

We can get langar prashad in a :

(a)Gurudwara (b) Church (c) Hospital (d) School

4.Aarti enjoyed most ____ at her uncle's wedding.

(a) having fun (b) doing everything together

(c) the wedding feasts (d)All of these

5.While celebrating Bihu, everybody danced around the Bhela Ghar till:

(a) it was burning (b) they were tired

(c) the next morning (d) night fell

Fill in the blanks with names relating to celebration of the Bihu festival:

The pitha dish is made from sweet potatoes.
Uruka is the first day of the festival, when the whole village eats together.
The women celebrate by dressing in pat and Muga mekhala chador.
The tao is used for cooking cheva rice.

Write 'T' for True and 'F' for False statements:

Bihu is celebrated after the wheat crop in Gujarat has been harvested. False
The Bhela Ghar is made of grass and bamboo. True
The midday meal was taken in the school at 2 0' clock. False
Outside Didi Moni's room, a list of food items has been displayed. True
Yesterday the school children had bhat-shukto for the midday meal. False

Match the following:-

Column A	Answers	Column B
1 Lohri	Punjab	a) Kerala
2. Vishu	Kerala	b) West Bengal
3.Onam	Kerala	c) Punjab
4. Nobanno	West Bengal	d) Kerala

Answer the following questions:-

1- Name two foods that children get in midday meal.

Ans- Names of two foods that children get in mid-day meal are as follows:

Bhat-shukto (rice with vegetable gravy)

Luchi (puri) and chhola-dal

2- Write the song that you sing before starting to eat together.

Ans- We play together,

We eat together.

For the good of everyone,

We will always be together.

3- Name two occasions when you eat together.

Ans- Two occasions when we eat together are as follows:

-Lunch break at school.

-Wedding functions.

4- Where is the festival of Bihu celebrated?

Ans- Festival of Bihu is celebrated in the state of Assam.

5- Which are the festivals in your area everyone celebrates together?

Ans- Following are the festivals of our area everyone celebrates together:

Ganeshotsav

Navratri

Diwali

Holi

6- What is Bora?

Ans- Bora is a common variety of rice used in Assam.

7- What is the traditional dress of women in Assam?

Ans- The traditional dress of women in Assam is Pat and Muga mekhala-chador.

8.What is Bhela Ghar?

Ans. Bhela Ghar is a temporary night shelter used as a community feast Hall, made up of thatch, bamboo, straw, dry leaves etc.

9.If you do not get food in the school, find out why?

Ans. We do not get food in our school because we study in a private school.

Name some folk dances.

Ans. Kuchipudi, Bihu, Garba, Ghumar, Odissi , Bhangra, Kathakali

Give reasons:

1.Midday meals are important:

Ans. A Mid day meals are an important instrument for combating classroom hunger and promoting better learning. MDM is effective in improving physical and psycho-social health for disadvantaged school children in lower income and higher income countries.

2.We enjoy the wedding and party:

Ans. We enjoy the wedding and party,because we can meet each other and can get lots of fun together with our cousins, relatives and friends can eat, dance and much more things to enjoy together.

3.People must have eaten together in the feast :

Ans. Because when we have eaten together we had lot of fun with our relatives friend also our relation became strong.

Short note:-

Mid-day Meal

(EVERY CHILD'S RIGHT)

Many children in our country are not able to get even one full meal every day. Many of them go to school empty stomach and cannot study properly.

Some years ago, the highest court of our country gave an important decision. All children up to elementary school should be provided with hot, cooked food. This is the right of every child.

Chapter -21

Food and Fun

Multiple choice questions:-

What precaution must the children follow before they can help in making the chapaties?

(a)cover their heads (b)wash their hands (c) put off footwear (d) All of these

2.Ghee is applied to the chapaties :

(a) when they are rolled (b)when they put on the tava

(c) when the flour is made ready (d)When they are taken off the tava

Whose father was Manjit?

(a)Gurnoor (b) Divya (c) Swastik (d) All of these

4._____studied in boarding school.

(a) Manjit and Gurnoor (b) Manpreet and Gurnoor

(c) Swastik and Divya (d) None of these

5.The vegetables being cooked in the Gurudwara were:

(a) potatoes (b) cauliflowers

(c) Both (a) and (b) (d) Neither (a) nor (b)

Fill in the blanks :

1.Manpreet's parents were at Gurudwara when Divya and Swastik visited them.

lot of activity was going on in the Gurudwara when the children reached there.

3.When the children entered the Gurudwara kitchen, they saw Urad dal and channa boiling.

4.The people who served the food in the Gurudwara ate in the end.

5.All the people in the Gurudwara sat on durries to have Langar.

Write 'T' for True and 'F' for False statements :

1.Divya and Swastik were came from their home the previous day. False

2.Divya did not miss her parents when she was in the hostel. True

3.To make the kadhah prasad, flour is fried in the kadhai. False

The kadhah prasad is a kind of halwa. True

5.In a boarding school, all the students eat together. True

Answer the following questions:-

1.In What ways is boarding school other school different from other schools?

Ans. Students studying in boarding school do not return home after their school gets over.

They stay in hostel and eat the food cooked in hostel kitchen.

They do all their hostel kitchen work themselves like washing clothes, doing their homework washing their in own plate etc.

2.What kind of food do they get in hostel?

Ans. Students get all kind of food like fruits ,milk, snacks and of food variety of meals.

3.Where do the children sit and eat in the boarding school ?

Ans. They all sit in a dining hall and eat their meal in a boarding School.

4.Who washes the vessels in the hostel?

Ans. Separate staffs are appointed to wash the vessels.

Mention two occasions where many people eat together?

Ans- Following are the two occasions where people eat together:

(a) Langar in Gurudwara (b) Marriage functions

6.What is Ardaas ?

Ans- Ardaas is a unique prayer of Sikh religion.

7.What is a langar?

Ans- The 'cooking and eating together' in a Gurudwara is called langar.

8.Where do people sit during langar?

Ans- During langar people sit on durries in the verandah.

9.What is Kadhah prasad?

Ans- Kadhaprasad is sweet made up of wheat flour, ghee and sugar. It is distributed after ardaas.

What is Tandoor?

Ans. Tandoor is a cylindrical clay oven to cook chapatis over charcoal fire.

Answer in detail:

1.How does the men and women help at Gurudwara kitchen?

Ans. At Gurudwara kitchen the men and women help in many activities. Some make kadhah prasad, some make vegetables, chapaties rice, etc.

2.Write four lines about Guruparv.

Ans. Guruparv is also known as Guru Nanak Jayanti. It is one of the biggest festivals of sikhs. Guru nanak was the founder of the sikh religion. On Guruparv sikhs wear new clothes and go to the Gurudwara and offer their prayers.

3.Write four lines about Gurudwara.

Ans. A Gurudwara is a place of assembly and worship for sikhs. Gurudwara have a langar hall. People can eat free vegetarian food served by volunteers. They may also have a medical facility room, play ground, nursery, classroom, meeting room, gift shop etc.

Chapter-22

The World in my Home

Multiple choice questions:-

1.What did the children at the beach learn from Pilloo Aunty's action?

(a) excuse the kulfi-seller for his mistake

(b) you should play for all the kulfis you have eaten

(c)you should be honest and fair

(d) none of these

2.Dhondu thought that his elder uncle's behaviour was:

(a) due to his old age (b) hindering his progress

(c) correct (d) helping him

3.Meena wanted Ritu to visit her home because she thought that :

(a) she will get chocolates

(b)she can play some more with Ritu

(c )her uncle liked Ritu

(d) None of these

4.Marietta likes to watch______ while Susan's favourite programme is about songs.

(a)Cartoons (b) cartoons, a serial (c) songs, cartoons (d) a film, songs

5.Pratibha feels that the rules should not be for boys and girls,

(a) the same (b)similar (c) strict (d) different

Fill in the blanks :

1.Marietta's brother wants to watch a Cricket match.

2.Akshay loves his grandmother very much.

She talks to him about many interesting things.

4.Dhondu has always worked in the fields, but now he wants to buy a chakki machine to grind grain.

5.Ritu is scared of Meena's uncle.

Write 'T' for True and 'F' for False statements :

1.Everyone in Marietta's family had to watch the TV serial that her aunty enjoyed. False

2.ratibha knows that even if her brothers are late reaching home, nobody will scold them. True

3.Anil invited everybody home. True

4.Dhondu has never worked in the fields. False

5.Everybody's touch is not the same. True

Answer the following questions:-

1.hy was Pratibha hurrying home ?

Ans. Because she was late.

2.Why did the children at the beach think that they had Saved Some money ?

Ans. Because kulfi seller charge for only five kuifies.

3.Why did Akshay not want to drink at Anil's house ?

Ans. Because his grandmother told him not to do so, because his families are different.

4.Why could Dhondu not do what he wanted to do?

Ans. Because His elder Uncle takes all the decisions.

5.What did Phali, Nazu, and their friends do at the beach?

Ans .They played in sand and water then went for a ride on the Giant Wheel . After that they ate bhelpuri and bought balloons and then they ate some icy cold kulfi.

6.Why did Dhondu want to buy a chakki machine? Give two reasons.

Ans.-> There was no such machine in village.

->He was Confident will help him earn more money.

What do you understand by good touch and bad touch?

Ans. -> Good Touch :- a touch through which people show care and help. For example. Holding hands.

->Bad touch:- a touch which you don’t like. For example, hitting, touching your private parts.

What did Akshay's grandmother warn him?

Ans- Akshay's grandmother warned him that he should never eat or drink anything at Anil's house- not even a glass of water.

9.Ritu's doesn't want to go to Meena's house. Why?

Ans- Ritu doesn't want to go to Meena's house because she is scared of Meena's uncle. She does not like it when he even touches her hand.

Why was Marietta's family quarrelling?

Ans. Marietta’s family was quarrelling over watching the TV. Because everyone in the family wanted to watch different programme.

Everyone had to watch the football match. Why?

Ans. Marietta’s daddy could watch TV only in the evening. He liked to watch football. So everyone had to watch the football match.

Chapter -23

Pochampalli

Multiple choice questions:-

1.Big shopkeepers sell the sarees at ______ prices.

(a) reasonable (b) very high (c) very low (d) None of these

Many craftsmen are leaving their villages to work as ________in big cities.

(a) clerks (b) weavers (c) craftsmen (d) Labourers

3.______before actually weaving the cloth.

(a) many different things have to be done

(b) The looms have to be cleaned

(c )The threads have to be straightened

(d) The cotton and silk have to be separated

4._____works to dye the thread with bright colours.

(a)Mother (b) Father (c)Everybody (d) prasad

5.Silk is becoming _____day by day.

(a) harder to find

(b) more difficult to weave

(c) more expensive

(d) All of these

Fill in the blanks using the correct options from those given in brackets.

1.The newly threads are first put in boiling (boiling/cold) water to remove dirt and stains.

2.Great skill is needed to weave special sarees.(sheets/sarees)

Cotton (Silk/CottQ0) thread is used to weave sheets.

4.The threads are rolled into bundles after drying (wetting/drying) them.

5.The cloth is woven after the bundles of threads (needles/threads) are put onto looms.

. Write 'T' for True and 'F' for False statements :

1.Prasad learnt the skill of weaving from his school teacher. False

2.Mukhtapur village is in the Pochampalli district of Karnataka. False

3.Silk cloth is not woven on looms. True

4.Silk cloth and silk sarees are woven from silk thread. True

Weavers get a good price for their hard labour. False

Give the process of doing different kinds of work that people do:

( workbook page no. 91 Q-4)

Answer the following questions:-

1.In which state is Pochampalli town situated?

Ans- Pochampalli town is situated in the Andhra Pradesh.

2.Name four traditional occupations.

Ans- Names of four traditional occupations are as follows:

Carpet weaving

Toy making

ltr production

Saree weaving

3.Why is the special cloth woven called Pochampalli?

Ans- Most of the families in this town are weavers. That is why the special cloth that they weave is called pochampalli.

4.Write few examples of special things that have become famous by the name of place where they are made.

Ans- Examples of special things that have become famous by the names of place where they are made are as follows:

Kullu shawls ,

Madhubani Paintings

Assam Silks

Kashmiri embroidery

Maheshwari Sarees

Q.5 Why are many weavers at Pochampalli giving up their family craft?

Ans- Many weavers at Pochampalli are giving up their family craft because of the following reasons:

a)Silk is becoming expensive day by day

b) Big shopkeepers give very little money for the sarees, though they themselves sell them at very high price.

Q-6. How did Pochampalli become famous all through the world?

Ans. Pochampalli become famous for silk that finds it’s origin in a small town of Telangana, pochampalli. Pochampalli is known as the silk city of India.

Short Note:-

Earthen Pots

->First the clay soil is dug from the found.

- A fine is dough is made out of the soil.

-The dough is kept on a wooden wheel and shape is given to it.

-The pots are dried under the sun and baked in a kiln.

Chapter -24

Home and Abroad

Multiple choice questions:-

The only kind of trees Sashi saw in Abu Dhabi were_____ trees.

(a) coconut (b) date palm (c) jackfruit (d) betel nut

2.The money used in Abu Dhabi is called:

(a) Dollar (b) Pond (c) Rupee (d)Dirham

3.Chittappan had got a job in_____ five years ago.

(a) Kerala (b) Maharashtra (c)Abu Dhabi (d) Dubai

4.In Abu Dhabi, there is a lot of______under the sandy soil.

(a) oil (b) water (c) coal (d) minerals

5.Mountains made only of sand are called:

(a) sand hills (b) desert hills (c) sand dunes (d) desert dunes

Fill in the blanks :

1.Maalu and her father went to the airport to receive Chittappan and his family.

Kunjamma was the wife of Chittappan.
Maalu's cousins were named Shanta and Sashi.

4.Water is very precious in desert areas.

The places Maalu found on the globe were Abu Dhabi , Kerala , Chennai and Kochi.

Write 'T' for True and 'F' for False statements :

1.Shanta was tired after the long flight from Abu Dhabi. False

2.Shanta said that Abu Dhabi is near from India. False

3.It rains often in Abu Dhabi. False

4.Buildings in Abu Dhabi are not air conditioned. False

5.People in Abu Dhabi usually wear woollen clothes. False

Answer the following questions:-

1 . Why do you think many trees cannot grow in desert areas?

Ans. Because of Scarcity of water.

Whose picture can you see on the currency notes?

Ans. Mahatma Gandhi

3.How many languages can you see on the currency note?

Ans. There are fifteen languages one can see on currency the note.

4.Write the name of the bank given on the currency note.

Ans. Reserve Bank of India

5.Why do people cover their heads in Abu Dhabi? Ans- People cover their heads in Abu Dhabi to protect themselves from strong sun.

6.What kind of clothing do people wear in very hot weather?

Ans- People wear loose cotton clothes and keep themselves fully covered in very hot weather.

7.Why do you think many trees cannot grow in desert areas?

Ans- Many trees cannot grow in desert areas because the land is not fertile there.

8.What are sand dunes?

Ans. Mountains made only of sand are called sand dunes. Their size Continuously changes.

Water is so precious in Abu Dhabi?

Ans. There is never rains in desert area of Abu Dhabi so water is very precious in Abu Dhabi.

Write five names of plants that grows in desert area.

Ans. Saguaro cactus

Pear cactus

Desert Iron wood

Jashua Tree

Chapter-25

Spicy Riddles

Multiple choice questions:-

1._______is used to make potato chaat.

(a) salt (b) red chilli powder (c) mango powder (Amchur) (d) All of these

To make potato chaat more delicious, we can add:

(a) coriander leaves (b) cumin seeds (zeera)

(c) black salt (d)AII of these

3.We get these food from plants:

(a) beverages (b) oils (c) spices (d) All of these

4.Aniseed (Saunf) :

(a)has a strong smell

(b)is usually added to food as a powder

( d)refreshes the mouth

(d) All of these

Which of the following are food grains?

(a) rice (b) bajra (c ) gram (d) All of these

Fill in the blanks using the correct options from those given in brackets :

1.Black pepper (Black pepper/Cardamom) is small and round when whole.

2.Turmeric ( Turmeric/Aniseed) heals wounds also.

3 Clove (Clove/Cumin seed) is helpful for toothache.

4.Red chillies (Red chillies/Pepper) make you gasp "shhee…..shhee……

5.Aniseed (Cumin seed/Aniseed) spreads fragrance when roasted.

Write 'T' for True and 'F' for False statements :

1.Red chillies really make the food hot and spicy. True

2.Turmeric (Haldi) makes the food look green. False

3.umin seed (Zeera) is added to both sweet and salty dishes. False

4.If Aniseed (Saunf) is too much in the food, it makes your eyes and nose water. False

5.Clove (Laung) looks like a nail, but actually it is stem. False

Underline the odd one in each group.

1.ploughs tractors hammers sickles

Turmeric cloves onions black pepper
Pesticides medicines insecticides fertilizer

Think and tell who am I ?

1.I am powdered fine to make food hot and spicy. I am Red chilli

2.I look like a nail. I am used to soothe toothache. I am clove

3.I am the most popular spice. I give food a nice flavour. I am coriander

4.I am added to make your food look yellow. I am Turmeric

Uses:-

1.Red Chilli ( Lal Mirch)

-> Red chilli may be used whole or powdered. It is popular ingredient in most Indian dishes and curries.

2.Turmeric ( Haldi) :-

-> Turmeric us known as golden spice of India. It is commonly used in curries. It is used in holy ritual.

3.Black pepper ( Kali Mirch) :-

-> It is used to treats depression. Black pepper is native to present day Kerala in South India.

4.Cumin seeds ( Zeera) :-

->Cumin seeds have eight ridges with oil canals. The seeds of the plant are used to make medicine.

Answer the following question:-

1 .Name one spice which is put into both sweet and salty things?

And- Black pepper is the spice which is put both sweet and salty things.

2.Find out what is put into food to make its taste sour?

Ans- Mango powder (amchur) is put into food to make its taste sour.

3.Name any four spice grown in Kerala.

Ans- Following spices are grown in Kerala:

Tejpatta

Small cardamom

Big cardamom

Black pepper

4.What is Garam Masaala? What are its ingredients?

Ans- Garam Masala is a powder of a mixture of several spices such as cardamom (small and big), clove, zeera seeds, cinnamon, black pepper, dry ginger etc.

Chapter -26

Defence officer – Wahida

Multiple choice questions:-

1.Wahida's family thought that a job _____would be best for her.

(a) as a doctor (b) as a prism (c)in the Defence Forces (d)None of these

2.One of the duties of the medical officer on a ship is to:

(a)provide first aid

(b)keep all ready for any medical emergency

(c )carry out medical check-ups

(d)AII of these

3.To remember all the thirty-six commands to be given in a parade, Wahida

practised for :

(a) one month (b) a long time (c) a few days (d)None of these

4.While in school, Wahida:

(a) climbed mountains (b) attended camps (c) was a Girl Guide d.)-AII of these

5.Wahida always wanted to become:

(a) a doctor (b)someone special (c) a teacher (d) a policewoman

:Fill in the blanks using the correct options from those given in brackets:

1.Wahida completed her class twelve from Rajouri. (Jammu/Rajouri)

2.Wahida got her MBBS degree from Jammu ( Jammu / Srinagar) Medical Collage.

3.For joining the Armed Forces, Wahida had to appear for an interview ( a treat / an interview)

4.When an opportunity was given for going on ship (ship / boat) Wahida gave her name.

Wahida’s main duty on board the ship is to ensure that all people should remain healthy (sick/ healthy).

Write 'T' for True and 'F' for False statements :

1.One of Wahida's sisters works in the school. True

2.Wahida was the first woman who sailed on a naval ship. False

3.One of Wahida's duties on the ship is to ensure that no garbage is thrown into the sea. False

4.Wahida was nervous while leading the parade. False

5.Wahida's father started calling her by the name 'Prism' from her childhood. True

Answer the following questions:-

1 .Who is Wahida Prism?

Ans- Wahida Prism is a Lieutenant Commander doctor in Indian Navy. She is the first woman to lead a parade and one of the few women who has worked on a naval sheep.

2.What was Wahida's big dream?

Ans- Wahida's big dream was to become an army officer.

3.What did Wahida do to join armed forces?

Ans- After completing her M.B.B.S., Wahida appeared for an interview and received a training for six months to join armed forces.

4.How did Wahida got the opportunity to lead a passing out parade ?

Ans- Wahida's seniors gave her the opportunity to lead a passing out parade by seeing her performance for three years.

Q.5 In which other jobs do people wear uniforms as in defence services?

Ans- Following are some jobs in which people wear uniforms as in defence services:

(a) Police Service

(b) Security Service

(c )Industries

(d)Municipal Department

( e) Postal Department

6.Would you like to join defence services? Why?

Ans. Yes I like to join the Defence Services because I like to work for our army and our country .I feel proud if I can be a part of defence service.

7.Can you name five occupation in army?

Ans. I) Combat Medic II) Diver III) Human resources specialist IV) Public affair specialist V) Operation Manager.

8.Make a list of all responsibility that Wahida had to take on the ship.

Ans. Wahida had to make sure that everybody on the ship stayed fit and healthy. She carried out medical check -up of all the officers and sailors. She also had to make sure that no garbage collects and there were no rats on the ship.

Short Note:-
1. Kiran Bedi:(First woman IPS Officer):-

Kiran Bedi was born on the 9th of June 1949 in Punjab.She took an active part in National Cadet Corps in her schooling days. She did her graduation in Government College for Women in Amritsar.Kiran Bedi has faced many challenges in her life. .Kiran Bedi earned a Law degree in the year 1988. .She was one of the great tennis players. She was passionate about tennis and won many awards nationally.Kiran Bedi was first appointed in Delhi.Kiran Bedi was emerged out to be one of the great writers.Kiran Bedi started her police training in the year 1972 in Mussoorie.Kiran Bedi was married to Brij Bedi in the year 1972. He was one of the most prominent tennis players. He died in the year 2016.

Chapter-27

Chuskit Goes to School

Multiple choice questions:-

1.Chuskit was different from other children because

(a) she was blind (b) she was deaf

(c) she did not have one hand (d) She could not use her legs

2.Who agreed with Abdul's thinking about how to get Chuskit to school?

(a) The children

(b)Headmaster and teachers

(c )Chuskit's father

(d)None of these

3.When Chuskit saw other children laughing and playing on their way to school, she wished

(a) them 'good morning'

(b) she could go to school with them

(c )she could play with them

(d) None of these

4.Today is a special day for Chuskit because:

(a) She is going to school

(b) it is her birthday

(c) her father is carrying her to school

( d) All of these

5.Chuskit's school lies across the :

(a) road (b) lake (c) river (d) hill

Fill in the blanks :

1.Chuskit could not go to school in her wheelchair because the road to school was not level and there was a river to cross.

2.Chuskit wanted to go to school because she wanted to study and play with the other children.

3.Chuskit has been waiting for this since long because today she is going to school for the first time.

4.Everyone got together to work so that Chuskit could reach school.

The older children took a teacher's help to make a small bridge across the river.

Write 'T' for True and 'F' for False statements :

1.Chuskit had a good sleep the night before she was to go to school for the first time. False

2.When Chuskit wanted to go out of her house, she would tell her mother to put her in the wheelchair. True

3.Abdul did not come to Chuskit's house to play with her. True

4.Chuskit was the happiest of all the children when the road to school and the bridge were completed. True

5.Chuskit's mother told her not to dream of going to school. False

Write the meaning of these words of Chuskit's language:

Aama-le, Aaba-le, Meme-le

Aama-le - Mother

Aaba-le - Father

Meme-le - Grandfather

Answer the following questions:

1.Where is Ladakh? What kind of place is it?

Ans- Ladakh is in the state of Jammu and Kashmir. It is a mountainous region, also known as Trans- Himalaya. It extends from Kunlun mountain range to the main Great Himalayas to the south.

2 .What was Chuskit's Wish?

Ans- Chuskit's wish was to be able to go to school.

3.What did Chuskit want to do in school?

Ans- Chuskit wanted to study and play in school like other children.

4.Who all helped Chuskit to reach school?

Ans- Everyone including Headmaster and teachers worked together to solve Chuskit’s problem.

5.How was Chuskit different from other children?

Ans. Chuskit was different from other children because since born she could not use her legs.

How did Abdul help Chuskit?

Ans. Abdul convinced headmaster and teachers so that Chuskit reach the school with the help of them and children.

How did everyone help Chuskit to reach school?

Ans. To help Chuskit to reach school the uneven road had to be made level the road. Another group worked to level the river. The older children took help from the teachers to make a small bridge with wood across the river.