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Chapter 1
A. Fill in the blanks.
1. History is the study of our ______________ .
2. We come to know about our ______________ history from our parents and grandparents.
3. Modern period consists of the history of the______________ times.
4. The ______________ period in Indian history begins with the Indus Valley Civilization.
5. History helps us to know ______________ an event occurred in the past.
Chapter 2
A. 1. excavation 2. Golden 3. artefacts 4. Monuments 5. Historians
B. 1. T 2. F 3. T 4. T 5. F
C. 1. b 2. c 3. a 4. c 5. c
D. 1. Archaeologists and historians play a vital role in making history interesting and informative for us.
Archaeologists dig and restore artefacts from ancient ruins to study the past. For this they have to work
on the sites of ancient ruins. They study history through material remains like monuments, ruins of
buildings, and artefacts like weapons, furniture, pottery, coins and jewellery. So, it can be said that they
find out physical evidences of history.
Historians study the past methodically by using the evidences which archaeologists discover, like
remains of artefacts, written accounts and buildings.Then they interpret or develop the picture of the
past in a logical manner. Their work helps us to know about the lives of the people in the past.
Both the archaeologists and the historians maintain records of their work so that it is helpful for the
people in the present as well future generation to understand history.
2. Archaeological sources are the things built or created by people in the past, such as monuments,
inscription, artefacts like coins, tools, pottery and so on.
Archaeological sources are particularly useful to study a period in time for which there are no written
records. Buildings of the past tell us about the people of the times and also how they lived. We learn
about the society, religious practices and various other things about earlier times. For example, the
Sun Temple at Konark in Odisha gives us fascinating details about the sculpture, architecture and
engineering of 13th century India.
Inscriptions tell about the kings, their decisions or their achievements. For example, we get to know
a lot about King Ashoka through the inscriptions belonging to his time.
Many artefacts provided information like the religion people followed then, their trade and economy,
the metals and materials they were familiar with or the animals that lived during that time. For
example, the locations where ancient coins were found tell about the extent of a king’s territory or
the presence of trade.
3. In ancient times, foreign travellers came to India and wrote about their experiences.The travel diaries
of the Chinese travellers, Fa-Hien and Hiuen Tsang, are rich sources of information for historians.
Fa-Hien wrote in detail about the times of the Guptas, the period which was known as the ‘Golden
Age of Ancient India’. Hiuen Tsang, who is described as the ‘Prince of Pilgrims’, wrote in detail about
India during the rule of King Harshavardhana. The writings described the dresses of the people, the
food they ate, the festivals they celebrated and the monuments that were built.
4. Literary sources are the written texts from the past. People in ancient times wrote on the bark of trees,
palm leaves, wooden tablets and later, on paper too. These written texts are the sources that give us
information about the way of life in the past.
Literary sources can be broadly divided into three categories—religious writings, biographies and
autobiographies, and accounts of foreign travellers.
5. Immovable sources of history like monuments, caves and other buildings are protected by the
Archaeological Survey of India. Movable sources, like artefacts, are preserved in various museums.
Every state has a museum which preserves the valuable historical evidences that historians and
archaeologists have found over a period of time.
The sources of history are very important for understanding the life and times of the past and to know
the story of human development. Therefore, they need to be protected and preserved.
Chapter 3
A. 1. backwards 2. before 3. sun, moon 4. Julian 5. 400
B. 1. F 2. F 3. T 4. T 5. F
C. 1. a 2. c 3. a 4. c 5. b
D. 1. When the dates of an event are arranged in an order, starting with the earliest and ending with the
latest date or time, it is known as a timeline. A timeline is important because it helps to understand
the exact order of the events and makes the study of history easier.
2. A decade, a century and a millennium are special terms to refer to some time periods. A period of
10 years is called a decade. A period of 100 years is called a century. A period of 1000 years is called a
millennium.
3. The Saka calendar is a lunisolar calendar. In the Saka calendar, the months are based on the moon’s
movement around the Earth but the year is based on the Earth’s course around the sun. So, it is a
lunisolar calendar.
4. Calendar is an important tool to know about time in terms of date, days, weeks, months and years.We
use a regular calendar to mark various events like birthdays, anniversaries, festivals holidays and so on.
Thus it helps us to organize various social, religious or official events in a particular year.
5. A regular calendar is different from a special calendar called the almanac. An almanac is a special
calendar of a year that maintains events meant for specific groups of people like the farmers, sailors,
astronomers and so on. It may include information such as the time of sunrise and sunset, the phases
of the moon, tides, weather forecasts and so on. A school almanac is different from a regular calendar
as it marks the various events, competitions, excursions, class picnics, annual concert, fete and so on of
a school.
Chapter 4
A. 1. problems 2. Duties 3. duty 4. neighbourhood 5. responsibilities
B. 1. T 2. T 3. F 4. T 5. F
C. 1. a 2. a 3. c 4. b 5. b
D. 1. We enjoy certain privileges or freedom as a member of a family, neighbourhood, school or a country.
These are called our rights. Along with rights, we also have some responsibilities. These are called our
duties.
Rights refer to the freedom we enjoy. As a child, we have the freedom to:
• play
• have good education
• make new friends and have fun
• voice our opinion
• visit various places
When we grow up, our rights include:
• freedom of speech
• freedom to buy or build a house
• freedom to follow a religion of our choice
• freedom to work
• freedom to marry and settle down
Duties refer to the things that we are expected to do. As a child, our duties include things such as:
• following rules in the classroom
• not being wasteful and helping to recycle products
• doing our homework
• keeping our room neat and tidy
• keeping the surroundings clean
• maintaining discipline
With time, our duties increase.They include our duties towards our fellow citizens and the nation too.
(Accept any three of each.)
2. Certain fixed ways in which any group or organization functions are called its rules. When we join
any group, we accept these rules and try to work according to them. Rules are important as they
help any group or organization to function smoothly and peacefully. Even our country functions
according to certain rules.
3. A member of a country is called its citizen.
The most common way to become a citizen of a country is by being born in that country. There are
also other ways to become a citizen. For example, if a person moves to another country, stays there for
a certain period of time and follows the rules of that country, then she/he can become the citizen of
that country.
4. Civic sense is a sense of concern for any other human being as well as for our surroundings. It is a
sense which makes a person a good citizen of a country. It indicates that a person performs her/his
duty very well. People who follow the civic sense are called civilized.
5. The following are the qualities of a good citizen:
• learns to fulfill own responsibilities as well take care of others. These qualities help to develop a
bond of unity, brotherhood and belongingness.
• understands that the rights of others are equally important as her/his rights.
• performs her/his duties with honesty and cooperates with people who do their own duty.
• understands and welcomes people who are different from her/him.
• does not break rules for personal gains. She/he understands that the laws and rules are made for
better life of all the citizens of the country.
(Accept any three of these or any relevant answers.)
Chapter 5
A. 1. private 2. five 3. ballot 4. public 5. leaders
B. 1. T 2. F 3. T 4. F 5. F
C. 1. b 2. b 3. c 4. a 5. c
D. 1. Places and things that are not owned by any one person, but are used by all the people in the country
are called public property. They are built and maintained by the government for the use and benefit
of the public (people). Some examples of public property are roads, bridges, parks, buses, railways,
hospitals, historical buildings and so on
2. To help maintain our public property, a citizen should not do certain things.
• Do not spit on or litter public places.
• Do not spoil the walls of monuments by scribbling on them.
• Do not damage the seats, windows and other parts of buses and trains.
• Do not damage the street lamps.
(Accept these or any relevant answers.)
3. Things and places that are owned by a particular person are called private property. Our house, car,
clothes, notebooks and so on belong to us and are our private property. They cannot be used by any
other person without our permission.
It is the responsibility of the person who owns the private property to take care of them. At the same
time, all the people also need to be careful so as not to damage anybody’s private property.
4. If all the people in a country are allowed to function the way they want, there will be chaos all
around.The country cannot develop in such a situation and its people will suffer.Therefore, people of
a country choose some leaders, who they consider as capable to work for the welfare of the country.
The leaders of a country are chosen by the process of election. After getting elected, these leaders get
together to form a government to run the country smoothly. Therefore, holding an election is very
important.
5. Holding an election in a country requires a lot of planning and preparation. In our country, a body
called Election Commission plans and holds the elections. It announces the dates of elections and
ensures that elections are conducted in fair manner. The result of the election is also announced by
the Election Commission.
Chapter 6
A. 1. southern 2. 21 June 3. 24 hours 4. Revolution 5. tilt
B. 1. F 2. T 3. T 4. F 5. T
C. 1. a 2. b 3. c 4. b 5. a
D. 1. The Earth takes 365 days and 6 hours to complete one revolution around the sun. For convenience,
a year is considered to be having 365 days. The extra 6 hours are set off every year till it becomes one
full day in the fourth year (6 + 6 + 6 + 6 = 24 hours; 24 hours = one day).This extra one day is added
to February every fourth year. February has 28 days but in the fourth year, when a day is added, it has
29 days and this year gets 366 days. The year February has 29 days is called a leap year.
2. Rotation Revolution
• The spinning of the Earth on its own axis is • The movement of the Earth around the sun
called rotation. on its orbit is called revolution.
• The Earth takes about 24 hours to complete • The Earth takes 365 days and 6 hours to
one rotation. complete one revolution.
• The rotation of the Earth causes day and • The revolution of the Earth causes change
night. of seasons.
3. Summer solstice indicates the longest day in either the northern or the southern hemisphere of
the Earth. When any of the hemispheres is tilted towards the sun, it gets direct rays of the sun and
experiences summer. The days are longer because of the exposure to sun’s rays for longer time.
The northern hemisphere experiences summer solstice on 21 June, while the southern hemisphere
experiences summer solstice on 22 December.
4. In the course of its revolution, there are times when the Earth is in such a position that both the
hemispheres get equal rays of the sun. 21 March and 23 September are the two days when the sun
shines directly over the equator. On these days, both the hemispheres have equal days and nights.This
is called equinox.
In the southern hemisphere, equinox of 21 March is called autumn equinox and the equinox of 23
September is called spring equinox.
5. It is because of the tilt of the Earth that the North Pole and South Pole alternately experience
continuous daylight and darkness for six months. The North Pole receives sunlight for six months
during the time the northern hemisphere is tilted towards the sun. During these six months, the
South Pole is under darkness.When the southern hemisphere is tilted towards the sun, the South Pole
receives six months of continuous daylight and the North Pole is under darkness for continuous six
months.
Chapter 7
A. 1. biosphere 2. Desert 3. plateau 4. mountains 5. Ozone
B. 1. T 2. F 3. F 4. T 5. T
C. 1. c 2. b 3. b 4. c 5. a
D. 1. The atmosphere extends to more than 10,000 km above the Earth’s surface.
Atmosphere is the layer of air that surrounds the Earth. It is a mixture of many gases such as nitrogen,
oxygen, carbon dioxide, hydrogen and helium. It also contains dust and water vapour.The gases in the
atmosphere are necessary for living beings to survive on the Earth.The atmosphere traps the necessary
heat from the sun to keep the Earth warm. It is divided into many layers. One such layer contains the
ozone layer, which protects all living beings on the Earth from the harmful rays of the sun. Changes
in the atmosphere produce changes in weather and climate.
2. Hydrosphere includes all forms of water found on the Earth. More than three-fourth of the Earth is
covered with water. It is found on the surface of the Earth in the form of rivers, seas, oceans, ponds,
lakes and streams. It is found underground in the form of groundwater that we get from wells and
tube wells. It is found in the frozen form in glaciers and ice caps. It is also found in air in the form of
moisture.
3. A plateau is an area of raised land with a f lat top. It is also known as tableland as it looks like a table.
4. A mountain is a raised level of land with sloping sides and a sharp peak. Very high mountains are
usually covered with snow all-round the year. A small mountain is called a hill. A chain of mountains
is known as a mountain range. The Himalayas in the north of our country is a mountain range.
5. Water bodies that flow from mountains to plains are called rivers. Many of the rivers end in a sea.
Small rivers which flow down a hill or mountain are called streams. Many streams join together to
form a large river.
A large water body that is surrounded by land on all sides is called a lake. It is usually a low-lying area
where water gets collected either by rain, river or glacier. It is different from river as water does not
flow from the lake.
Chapter 8
A. 1. physical 2. legend 3. left, right 4. limited space 5. Blue
B. 1. T 2. T 3. F 4. F 5. T
C. 1. a 2. a 3. a 4. b 5. c
D. 1. Almost all maps include certain basic elements that provide the reader with important information.
The elements of the map include the scale, north line (direction), signs, symbols and colours, and a
key or a legend.
2. Maps are of various types and provide different kinds of information.
Maps that show natural features of the Earth’s surface like plains, mountains, plateaus, rivers, seas and
oceans are known as physical maps. Physical maps are also called relief maps.
Maps that show the villages, towns, cities, states and countries of the world with their boundaries are
known as political maps.
Some maps give specific information about population, soil type, temperature, rainfall and so on.They
are called thematic maps.
3. On a map, north direction is shown at the top with the sign of an arrow with its tip marked with
letter ‘N’. It is called the north line. If we know where north is, we can easily find the other cardinal
directions, like east, west and south, and also intermediate directions like north-east (NE), south-east
(SE), south-west (SW) and north-west (NW).
4. It is not possible to show the actual size of places on a map. So, when places are drawn on a map,
the distance between the places is reduced. Hence, a map is much smaller than the area shown by it.
A scale is used to draw a map. The scale of a map shows the relationship or ratio between the actual
distance on the ground and the distance shown on a map.
5. We can calculate actual distance between two places using scale of a map. For example, the distance
between Delhi and Amritsar is 400 kilometres on the ground. But, on the map, the distance between
these two places is only 4 cm. This means that on the map the scale will show, 1 cm = 100 km
(dividing 400 by 4). This is known as the scale of a map.
Chapter 9
A. 1. high 2. Jammu 3. Nagaland 4. Tlawng 5. Uttarakhand
B. 1. T 2. F 3. T 4. T 5. T
C. 1. a 2. a 3. a 4. a 5. c
D. 1. The states in the Himalayan region comprise of landforms like plains, valleys, high mountains and
many rivers. Glaciers are also found in some of the states of this region.
2. Conifers like pine, fir and deodar grow in Jammu and Kashmir. Conifers are trees which are conical
in shape, with drooping branches and needle-like leaves. These features of the trees enable the snow
to slide off. Chinar, poplar, willow, mulberry and walnut are the other trees found in the valley.
3. Uttarakhand is another state located in the northern part of India. Some parts of Uttarakhand lie at
the foothills of the Himalayan mountain ranges.
4. Meghalaya is located in the north-eastern region of the country. Its neighbouring state is Assam.
5. The major rivers that f low through Himachal Pradesh are Chenab, Beas, Satluj, Ravi and Yamuna.
Chapter 10
A. 1. fertile 2. Chandigarh 3. plain 4. Chandigarh 5. Uttar Pradesh
B. 1. F 2. F 3. F 4. T 5. T
C. 1. a 2. a 3. b 4. b 5. a
D. 1. The states of Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, West Bengal and Assam, and the UTs of Delhi
and Chandigarh lie in the Northern Plains.
2. Agra, Mathura, Prayagraj (Allahabad), Kanpur,Varanasi, Noida and Ghaziabad are few important cities
of Uttar Pradesh.
3. Chandigarh is a UT of India. It borders the states of Haryana and Punjab and serves as the capital of
these two states also.
Rivers: No river f lows through Chandigarh.
Vegetation: Neem, keekar, khair and shisham are commonly found trees in Chandigarh.
4. Dispur is the capital of Assam. Guwahati and Dibrugarh are other important cities of the state.
5. Neighbouring states of Haryana are Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Delhi
and Punjab.
Chapter 11
A. 1. f lat 2. Jaipur 3. western 4. central 5. Ranchi
B. 1. T 2. F 3. T 4. T 5. T
C. 1. a 2. c 3. a 4. b 5. a
D. 1. Broadly, states in western India experience mild and pleasant winters and hot and dry summers. Some
areas receive good amount of rainfall while some areas remain dry.
2. Rajasthan is located in the north-western region of India. Its neighbouring states are Gujarat, Madhya
Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana and Punjab.
3. The UT of Dadra and Nagar Haveli is located in the western part of India. Its neighbouring states are
Gujarat and Maharashtra.
4. Vegetation: Different regions of Gujarat have either shrubs, grasslands or patches of forest land.
Agriculture: Crops such as cotton, sugarcane, bajra and maize are grown here.
5. Bhopal is the capital city of Madhya Pradesh. Its other important cities are Indore, Jabalpur, Gwalior
and Ujjain.
Chapter 12
A. 1. Telangana 2. western 3. Mumbai 4. western 5. Bengaluru
B. 1. T 2. F 3. F 4. T 5. T
C. 1. a 2. c 3. a 4. a 5. a
D. 1. Maharashtra is located on the western coast of southern part of India. The neighbouring states and
UTs of Maharashtra are Telangana, Goa, Gujarat, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, and Dadra and Nagar
Haveli. The state is bounded by the Arabian Sea to its west.
2. Rivers: Rivers Kavery, Krishna and Tungabhadra f low through the state of Karnataka.
Vegetation: Sandalwood, teak, rosewood, jungle jack, bamboo, mango, coconut and white cedar are
some of the common trees found in Karnataka.
Agriculture: Sugarcane, ragi, rice, coffee and pulses are the main crops grown in Karnataka.
3. Thiruvananthapuram is the capital of Kerala. Allapphuza, Kochi, Munnar, Calicut and Kottayam are
its other important cities.
4. The capital of Odisha is Bhubaneswar. The other important cities are Cuttack, Puri, Rourkela, and
Sambalpur.
5. Lakshadweep Islands is a group of 36 islands in the Arabian Sea. It is located to the west of the Indian
mainland.
Chapter 13
A. 1. six 2. 3 3. Himadri 4. southernmost 5. tributary
B. 1. T 2. T 3. T 4. T 5. F
C. 1. a 2. c 3. a 4. b 5. a
D. 1. The Himadri is the highest and the northernmost range of the Himalayas. It consists of many peaks
of height 6000 metres and above. The highest peak in the world, Mt Everest, having an altitude of
8848 metres is located in the Himadri range. Mt K-2 (also known as Godwin Austen), Kanchenjunga,
Nanda Devi and Namcha Barwa are the other high mountains of the Greater Himalayas.
2. The Eastern Himalayas or the Purvachal is a range of the Himalayas in northeast India.The Himalayas
extend in northeast India forming low hills ranging between 1500 metres to 3000 metres in height.
The Patkai hills, the Naga hills, the Manipur hills and the Mizo hills together form the Purvachal.This
region gets heavy rainfall during the monsoon season and hence is covered with thick forests.
3. The following is the importance of the Northern Plains:
• The Northern Plains get sufficient rainfall. So we find many rivers, streams and lakes in this region.
• It has fertile soil and thus is suitable for agriculture. It is also known as the ‘Food bowl of India’.
• The flat land helps in laying roads and railway lines without any difficulty.
• It supports large population.
4. The following is the importance of the Coastal Plains:
• Eastern coastal plains have very fertile soil, which is good for agriculture.
• Fishing is the major occupation of the people on the west coast and they sell fish to other countries.
• The beaches of the coastal plains are places of tourist attraction.
• The seaports like Mumbai, Kandla,Vishakhapatnam, on the coastal plains help in the development
of trade with other countries.
5. India has two groups of islands– the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, and the Lakshadweep Islands.The
Andaman and Nicobar Islands are located in the Bay of Bengal. Only some of the islands here are
inhabited.The Lakshadweep Islands lie in the Arabian Sea. Minicoy is the largest island here. Here also,
only some of the islands are inhabited.
Chapter 14
A. 1. 28, 9 2. climate 3. Sikkim 4. Hindi 5. Punjab
B. 1. T 2. T 3. F 4. T 5. T
C. 1. a 2. c 3. a 4. a 5. a
D. 1. People of the Himalayan states wear long robes which are made of wool and shawls to protect
themselves from the extreme cold climate. Men wear woollen caps and women wear woollen or silk
scarves to cover their head. In Jammu and Kashmir, men and women wear phiran, a long woollen
kurta. In Himachal Pradesh, women wear kurtas with skirts and churidars and cover their heads with
scarves called dhazu. Men wear kurta pyjamas and caps with colourful borders called Himachali caps.
In Sikkim, women wear loose gowns fastened at the waist called bakhu.They also wear colourful bead
jewellery.
2. The people in the Himalayan region have mutton, chicken or fish prepared in spices such as saffron
and cinnamon. Rice forms a main part of the meal. Famous vegetarian dishes include roasted potatoes
in curd-based gravy and paneer in a thick sauce.
3. The Northern Plains get adequate rainfall that results in good yield of crops every year. Hence the
people celebrate many harvest festivals like Makar Sankranti, Holi, Baisakhi, Lohri and Magh Bihu.
Other than the harvest festivals, the region celebrates religious festivals like Raksha Bandhan,
Janamashtami, Chatth Puja, Diwali, Dussehra, Eid, Gurupurab and Shivratri.
4. The Northern Plains have fertile soil which is very good for cultivation. Agriculture is the primary
occupation here. People of Northern Plains also work in textile and other manufacturing industries.
Many people of the plains are a part of the art and craft industry.
5. India has a very rich cultural heritage. We share the same history. Indians from every corner of India
took part in the Independence movement. This has made us realize that we all belong to the same
nation. The fact that we all appreciate our traditional style of architecture, dance, drama, music and
painting has also united us as one. Bhangra, which is a folk dance of Punjab, is very popular across India.
Garba, originally from Gujarat, is now enjoyed in the neighbouring states too. We enjoy the Carnatic
and Hindustani classical music equally. Moreover, the common languages, English and Hindi, allow us
to communicate with people across the country.
Chapter 15
A. 1. polluted 2. air 3. high 4. Air 5. Ozone layer
B. 1. T 2. F 3. F 4. T 5. T
C. 1. a 2. c 3. b 4. c 5. c
D. 1. When unwanted harmful substances such as smoke, gases and particles are added in the air, it is
referred to as air pollution. The following are some of the effects of air pollution.
• Diseases like asthma, bronchitis or permanent lung damage
• Watery eyes, headache and difficulty in breathing
• Coughing and wheezing in children
• Rise in the Earth’s average temperature. It is known as global warming
• Damage to the ozone layer present in the atmosphere, which protects us from the harmful rays of
the sun
• Acid rain or polluted rain that can harm living beings, forests, crops and even buildings.
2. Ozone layer protects all living beings on the Earth from the harmful rays of the sun.
3. When unwanted harmful substances such as sewage, chemicals and waste materials are added in water,
it is called water pollution.
4. Undesired high level of sound above the normal level is called noise pollution. High sound levels
around us can cause:
• Irritation, headache and anxiety
• Lack of sleep
• Temporary or permanent loss of hearing
5. Water pollution can be prevented by adopting following measures.
• Stop throwing waste material into the water bodies.
• Stop washing dirty clothes in the water bodies.
• Treat industrial waste and sewage before releasing them into the water bodies.
• Use fewer chemicals while farming.
(Accept any three of these or any relevant response.)
Chapter 16
A. 1. separate 2. conserve 3. green 4. Fruit 5. cloth
B. 1. T 2. F 3. T 4. T 5. T
C. 1. b 2. a 3. e 4. c 5. d
D. 1. These are the wastes that can rot and mix easily with soil. Some examples of biodegradable wastes are
vegetables, fruits, leaves, wood, bread, paper and cloth.
2. Non-biodegradable waste is a matter of great concern. These are the wastes that do not rot easily and
do not mix with soil. This waste is harmful to nature. Glass, rubber, metals and plastic are examples of
such waste.
3. We can take the following steps to reduce generation of waste.
• Buy things only if we need them.
• Use products with less packaging.
• Use washable plates and cups instead of disposable ones in parties or while travelling.
• Use reusable cloth napkins to wipe our hands instead of paper napkins.
• Avoid using plastic bags. Use own cloth bags while shopping.
• Buy products which can be reused such as rechargeable batteries.
(Accept any three of these or any other relevant response.)
4. Instead of throwing things away as garbage, we can find ways to use them again.
• Plastic bottles, cans and jars can be reused to store other things.
• Gift wrapping paper can be reused to wrap another gift.
• Donate old clothes and toys to the needy.
• Old story books and school books can be given to a library or to the needy.
• Old magazines and newspapers can be used to do craft work.
• Use pages left in old notebooks to do rough work.
• Use both sides of paper to write.
(Accept any three of these or any other relevant response.)
5. Some of the common items that can be recycled are glass, metals, paper, plastics, batteries and rubber.