Exercise : Solutions of Questions on Page Number : 63 Q1 : Answer the following questions. (i) Name the continent in which the Amazon basin is located. (ii) What are the crops grown by the people of the Amazon basin? (iii) Name the birds that you are likely to find in the rainforests of the Amazon. (iv) What are the major cities located on the River Ganga? (v) Where is the one-horned rhinoceros found? Answer : (i)The Amazon basin is located in South America. (ii)The people of the Amazon basin mainly grow tapioca, pineapple and sweet potato. They also grow…
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Answer the following Questions Q1. Why did the children go to Yasmin Khala’s house? Ans: The children broke the street-light while playing cricket. As its replacement was beyond their reach, they were very much upset. They didn’t know whom did the street light belong to. They went to Rehana’s mother who gave them the knowledge that it is the Municipal Corporation of the city that takes care of replacing lights. She also told them that Yasmin Khala would be the best person because she has just retired from the Municipal Corporation. She advised the children to go to Yasmin Khala…
Answer the following Questions Q1. What is the work of the police? Ans: The police maintain law and order to establish peace in the society. By doing this, the police provide security to the general public. Q2. List two things that the work of a Patwari includes. Ans: Patwari measures land and keeps land records. He organises the collection of land revenue from the farmers and provides information to the government about the crops grown in the area. Q3. What is the work of a Tehsildar? Ans: A Tehsildar has to hear the disputes. He also supervises the work of the…
Answer the following Questions Q1. What problem did the villagers in Hardas village face? What did they do to solve this problem? Ans:The villagers in Hardas village faced water problem. The hand-pump water had gone well below the point up to which the ground had been drilled. They hardly got water in the taps. The villagers gathered together in the Gram Sabha meeting to find a solution of the problem. After long discussions, they came to a conclusion that they should find ways to conserve water. Watershed development programme would be effective in this direction. They should plant trees, construct…
Answer the following Questions Q1. How would Maya’s life be different in South Africa today? Ans: Maya’s life would be different in South Africa today in terms of equal status in society. She would get a school where children from all classes, rich or poor, high or low, black or white study together. The same hospital would treat her which treats for all sorts of people. There would be no ambulance to be used separately for any white or ruling class. She would get the equal voting right. She would use language of her choice. She would lead a free…
Answer the following Question Q1. What do you understand by the word ‘government’? List five ways in which you think the government effects your daily life. Ans: The word government refers to a governing body that makes decisions and gets things done for the welfare of its citizens. The government provides legal supports to its citizens against any discrimination and injustice. It maintains peace and so keeps society in order. It controls crime. It assists people to lead proper life. In the event of natural calamities, the government provides all emergency assistance to the affected people. Q2. Why do you…
Answer the following Question Q1. Match the following statements in a way that challenges stereotypes: Ans: (a).3.Remark. Many people have formed a stereotype that people living in cities or having influential jobs like surgeon are busy and do not give time to their family. But this example proves that feelings for the family are universal and the surgeon wanted to talk to her daughter. (b).4.Remark. This challenges the stereotype that crippled children are good for nothing. But the truth is that they have only one, or probably two defective organs, but they can still use their mind and talent and…
Answer the following Question Q1. Draw up a list of the different festivals celebrated in your locality. Which of these celebrations are shared by members of different regional and religious communities? Ans: Festivals shared by different regional and religious communities are : Independence Day Republic Day Gandhi Jayanti These are our national festivals, so every Indian celebrates them irrespective of region and religion. Q2.What do you think living in India with its rich heritage of diversity adds to your life? Ans: India is a country with a rich heritage of diversity. People here belong to various religions, speak different languages,…
Answer the followings Questions Q1. Read the story on page 130. In what ways in the monkey king similar to or different from the kings you read about in Chapters 6 and 11? Ans: The monkey king in the story on page 130 is similar to the kings mentioned in chapters 6 and 11. The monkey king like the other kings has a huge army. He himself is wise, diplomatic and brave. He has the virtue of taking right moment. When he observes the situation of the attack on his community by the king’s men, he makes a quick plan…
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS Choose the correct option to complete the statements given below: (i) The first ruler of the Gupta dynasty who adopted the grand title of maharaj- adhiraja was (a) Samudragupta (b) Chandragupta (c) Skandhagupta (d) Both (a) and (c). (ii) We learn about Gupta rulers from the (a) Inscriptions (b) Prashastis (c) Coins (d) Both (a) and (c). (iii) Harsha’s brother-in-law was the ruler of (a) Kanauj (b) Patliputra (c) Ujjain (d) Prayaga. (iv) Pulakeshin II was a ruler of (a) Chalukya dynasty (b) Pallava dynasty (c) Gupta dynasty (d) Chola dynasty, (v) We come to know about…