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RBSE Class 5th EVS Chapter 9 Question Answer in English India’s Map and Geographical Diversity

India’s Map and Geographical Diversity Class 5 Question Answer – InText

Page 106

Question 1.
Search places mentioned in the poem (Delhi, Chandigarh, Jaipur, Rameshwar) in India’s map and mark their places.
Answer:

Page 107-108
Activity-1

Observe the map of India (Map 1) given in the textbook and find out.

Question 1.
Recognize your state in this map and fill it with the colour of your choice.
Answer:
Do yourself.

Question 2.
Which states are there in the north side of Rajasthan? Write their names.
Answer:
In north side of Rajasthan there are following states-

• Punjab
• Haryana

Question 3.
Which states are there in south side of Rajasthan? Write their names.
Answer:
Following states are there in south side of Rajasthan-

• Gujarat
• Madhya Pradesh

Question 4.
Fill the states situated in the east side of Rajasthan with different colours.
Answer:
States situated in east side of Rajasthan are-Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh.
[Note-Students will fill these states with different colours.]

Question 5.
Fill those three states in different colours which are larger than the other states of India.
Answer:
There are three states which are larger in size-
1. Rajasthan
Capital – Jaipur
2. Madhya Pradesh
Capital – Bhopal
3. Maharashtra
Capital – Mumbai
[Note-Students fill yellow color in states and encircle their capitals.]

Page 108-109
Activity-2

Question 1.
Now observe, our country and its neighbouring countries in the map. Can you recognize which are our neighbouring countries?
Write their names
Answer:

• A. In West – Pakistan, Afghanistan
• B. In North – China. Nepal, Bhutan
• C. In East – Bangladesh, Myanmar
• D. In South – Srilanka. Maldives

Pages 109-110
Activity-3

Question 1.
According to map-1 (Given on Page no. 107 of textbook) which are the coastal states of India.
Answer:
Coastal states of India are-
Gujarat, Maharashtra, Goa, Karnataka, Kerala. Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, West Bengal.

Union territories are-
Puducherry, Andaman-Nicobar Islands, Daman and Diu, Lakshadweep, New Delhi and Chandigarh.

Question 2.
According to map-3 (given on page no. 111 of Textbook) recognize the coastal lines of India, find out the coastal lines of India touching the Arabian sea.
Answer:
Lines-This coastal line starts from Rann of Kachchh of Gujarat to Kanyakumari in South.

Question 3.
According to map-3 observe the Eastern part of India and find out from which place to other place does the Indian coast line touches the Bay of Bengal. It is India’s _____ coast.
Answer:

• Line-This coastal line is spread from Tamil Nadu (near Kanyakumari) to West Bengal.
• Name of the Coast-It is Eastern Coast.

Page 112
Activity-4

Question 1.
What is the difference between western coast and eastern coast?
Answer:
There are following differences in eastern coast and western coast-
Eastern coast is known for broad plains and Delta, which is useful for peddy cultivation and pisciculture. Cyclones are frequent here. Western coast is narrow and important for trade. Large ports and tourism is main here. Western ghats make this coast uneven.

Question 2.
Make a model of western coast and Eastern coast in Indian map. In this you can show coconut trees, ports, rice farming, Deltas and culture of coastal region.
Answer:
Students do it themselves.

Page 113
Activity-5

Question 1.
Find out how do people of this region live and what do they do?
Answer:

• Lifestyle- In Thar desert (Rajasthan. Gujarat, Haryana and Punjab) people lives in adverse conditions in small villages. Some of them are nomads who roams in search of water and food.
• Earning source- Main occupation is Animal husbandary (Sheep, Goat, Camel and Cow) and agriculture (Pearl millet, Jowar and Maize). Some are engaged in handicraft, tourism (Camel-Safari) etc.
• Houses- Houses are of thick walls, small windows and flat roof to protect from hotness.
• Water- Due to water scarcity people depends on wells, Johars and on Indira Gandhi canal.
• Culture- Colourful clothes (Male- DhotiKurta and Turban) (Females- Skirt, Blouse and Odhani), folksongs and festivals (e.g. Desert festivals) are famous.

Question 2.
Which animals are found in desert region? How do the resident of these area use these animals? Write about it.
Answer:
Animals found in Thar desert are sheep, goats, camel, chinkara, blackbuck, Great Indian bustard etc. Goat, sheep and camels are used for milk, meat and tourism.

RBSE Class 5th EVS Chapter 10 Question Answer – Practice Work

Answer the following questions

Question 1.
Write the names of the mountains situated in India’s northern side.
Answer:
There is Himalayan Mountain range in northern part of India. Under this main mountain regions are Himalaya and trans Himalaya. There are three series of Himalaya-Great Himalaya, middle Himalaya and Shivalik. Karakorum, Ladakh and Zaskar ranges are included in trans Himalaya.

Question 2.
Which states of India comes in the plains of Ganga and Brahmputra?
Answer:
Following states are comes in the plains of Ganga and Brahmputra-

• Uttar Pradesh
• Bihar
• West Bengal
• Assam
• Jharkhand
• Haryana
• Delhi (NCR).

Question 3.
Which are the coastal states of India?
Answer:
Following are the coastal states of India-

• Gujarat
• Maharashtra
• Goa
• Karnataka
• Kerala
• Tamil Nadu
• Andhra Pradesh
• Odisha
• West Bengal
• Union Territories- Puducherry.

Andaman and Nicobar island. Daman and Diu, Lakshadweep.

Question 4.
In which states of India is the ‘Thar’ desert spread?
Answer:
Thar desert spread in following states-

• Rajasthan (mainly)
• Gujarat (some parts – Kachchh)
• Haryana (some parts)
• Punjab (Some parts)

Question 5.
Write the names of two rivers found in the deccan plateau.
Answer:
Rivers found in Deccan plateau are following-

• Narmada
• Tapti
• Godavari
• Krishna
• Mahanadi
• Kaveri

Use India’s map-

Question 1.
Do the activity recognizing the geographical regions and write their names with the help of your teacher.

Question 2.
Mark Himalaya, Thar desert, Deccan plateau, plains of Ganga, coastal region and main rivers in India’s blank map.
Answer:
[Do yourselves.]

Group discussion-

Question 1.
What kind of advantages and challenges do the people face living in plain region of India?
Answer:
Advantages-

• Fertile soil-Plain region like- GangaBrahmputra plain. The fertile soil brought by river makes cultivation of wheat, rice. sugarcane and vegetables easy.
• Transport facility-Due to flat landscape, Road. Train and other transport facilities are developed which makes travel and trade easy.
• Dense population and city-In big cíties like Delhi. Kolkata, opportunities like- Health, Education and employment are more than other cities.
• Water availibility-Due to rivers and canal water is available to consume and irrigation.

Challanges-

• Risk of flood- Flood comes during monsoon in rivers like Ganga and Brahmputra. Which causes loss of life, crops and other things.
• Population pressure-Due to high population pressure emerged on resources (Water, land), which can cause unemployment and poverty.
• Pollution-Air and water pollution in big cities is a big challenges which affects health.
• Climate change-Irregular, Monsoon and temprature increase affects crop yields.

Question 2.
How is your daily routine different if you lives in hilly areas?
Answer:
If I live in hilly areas then my daily routine-

1. Transport-Due to uneven or bumpy roads and limited transportation would have to use animals (Mules) or on foot. So, it will take so much time to reach to school market or working place.
2. Lifestyle-Due to cold climate warm clothes, heater are used in houses and food would have been soup and some coarse grain (Nutritions).
3. Daily work-Works like bringing woods and water would have been laborious because resources may be at distances
4. Livelihood-Agriculture would have been limited and difficult. So gardening (Tea, apple) and works related to animals husbandry and tourism (guide) etc. would have been main.
5. Social life-Would have been close relations with communities in small villages and limited entertainment (e.g. folk dance and festivals).
6. Challenges-Snow fall, landsliding or road closing would have been some challenges so food storage would have been important.

Question 3.
Mark the following cities in India’s map with the help of your teacher.
1. Mumbai
2. Chennai
3. Ahmedabad
4. Jaipur
Answer:

RBSE Class 5 EVS Chapter 10 India’s Map and Geographical Diversity Question Answer

Multiple choice questions :

Question 1.
Which Indian state having longest coastal line?
(a) Tamil Nadu
(b) Gujarat
(c) Andhra Pradesh
(d) Odisha
Answer:
(b) Gujarat

Question 2.
What is India called geographically?
(a) Island
(b) Peninsula
(c) Plateaue
(d) Plain
Answer:
(b) Peninsula

Question 3.
Which river drains in Bay of Bengal on eastern coast?
(a) Godavari
(b) Narmada
(c) Tapti
(d) Satluj
Answer:
(a) Godavari

Question 4.
In which state Himalayan mountain range does not spread?
(a) Gujarat
(b) Sikkim
(c) Uttrakhand
(d) Arunachal Pradesh
Answer:
(a) Gujarat

Question 5.
In west of which mountain range ‘Thar’ desert is located?
(a) Himalaya
(b) Vindhya
(c) Aravalli
(d) Satpuda
Answer:
(c) Aravalli

Question 6.
Which type of landscape is Deccan plataue?
(a) Plain
(b) Sandy
(c) Rocky and on height
(d) Coastal
Answer:
(c) Rocky and on height

Question 7.
Where is the headquarter of Indian survey institute?
(a) Delhi
(b) Chennai
(c) Kolkata
(d) Dehradun
Answer:
(d) Dehradun

Fill in the blanks-

1. India is a large and _____ country.
Answer: diversified

2. It is _____ to watch an ocean.
Answer: enthusiastic

3. The coastal regions are very far from _____ .
Answer: Rajasthan

4. After flowing through the _____ rivers spread soil in plains.
Answer: mountains

State whether the following statements are true or false-

1. There is no wide coastal plain at eastern coast.
Answer: False

2. Ganges river drains into Bay of Bengal
Answer: True

3. Iron and coal ice found in Deccan plateau.
Answer: True

4. There is less population in North plain.
Answer: False

Match the following correctly-

Column ‘A’	Column ‘B’
1. ‘Thar’ desert	(a) Northern most place of eastern coast
2. Sikkim	(b) Less rainfall and camel rearing
3. Peninsula	(c) Part of Himalaya
4. Rann of Kachchh	(d) Covered with landscape in three sides

Answer:

Column ‘A’	Column ‘B’
1. ‘Thar’ desert	(b) Less rainfall and camel rearing
2. Sikkim	(c) Part of Himalaya
3. Peninsula	(d) Covered with landscape in three sides
4. Rann of Kachchh	(a) Northern most place of eastern coast

Very Short Answer Type Questions-

Question 1.
Which is the southern most place of western coast?
Answer:
Southern most place of western coast is Kanyakumari.

Question 2.
Name a state on Eastern coast.
Answer:
Tamil Nadu.

Question 3.
What it is called when river merges into ocean?
Answer:
Delta.

Question 4.
When was Indian Survey Institute established?
Answer:
In 1767.

Question 5.
Which crop is mostly grown in northern plain?
Answer:
Wheat.

Question 6.
Which coarse grain is grown in Deccan plateau? Name one.
Answer:
Jowar.

Question 7.
Name a famous seaport situated on western coast.
Answer:
Mumbai seaport.

Question 8.
What does ‘Rani Bitiya’ called India?
Answer:
Our home.

Question 9.
Where does Narmada river drain out?
Answer:
In Arab Ocean.

Question 10.
Why is Eastern coast good for paddy cultivation?
Answer:
Due to fertile soil and adequate rainfall.

Short Answer Type Questions-

Question 1.
Why does India called as Peninsula?
Answer:
India is covered with water on three side (Arab Ocean, Bay of Bengal and Indian Ocean) and on one side, there is land, so it is called as paninsula.

Question 2.
Explain the process of Delta formation on Eastern coast.
Answer:
When some rivers like Godavari reaches on eastern coast they divided into many streams and where these rivers falls into see fertile soil is deposited which is known as delta.

Question 3.
How did people live in ‘Thar’ desert?
Answer:
Due to less rainfall people breed camel, goat and sheep and lives in small houses in sand.

Question 4.
Where is Himalayan mountain range situated?
Answer:
Himalayan mountain range is spread into Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Uttrakhand, Uttar Pradesh, Sikkim, Assam, and Arunachal Pradesh etc. seven states.

Long Answer Type and Essay Type Questions

Question 1.
What message had been given through Rani Bitiya in this poem?
Answer:
In this poem ‘Rani Bitiya’, through Rani Bitiya India travel, geographical and culture diversity of our country has been showcased. Rani Bitiya gave message of National unity and integrity by saying India ‘our home’.

Question 2.
Explain geographical position and resources of Deccan plateau.
Answer:
Deccan plateau is spread into south at height. It is a rocky landscape. Less rainfall, dark and rocky soil is found here in which coarse grains like Jawar, and Ragi are cultivated. Iron, Coal, Gold, and Aluminium mines make it important in terms of Industries.

Question 3.
Discuss about agriculture and population in Northern plain.
Answer:
North plain in south of Himalaya is a fertile region of Ganga, Satluj and Brahmputra river. Because of flat and mineralized soil rice, wheat, sugarcane and vegetables are grown. Patna, Delhi etc. large and densely populated cities makes it economically and socially important.

Question 4.
Describe charactristics of coastal line of India.
Answer:
Coastal line of India is divided into Western and Eastern coast. Western coast spread from Gujarat to Kanyakumari where seaport like-Mumbai ports are situated. Western coast is from Tamil Nadu to West Bengal where wide coastal plain and Delta found. Godavari, Krishna etc. rivers fall into Bay of Bengal which is suitable for rice cultivation.

Question 5.
Highlight the importance and function of Indian Survey Institute.
Answer:
Indian Survey Institute, established in 1767, which prepare landscape showing maps of India. Its headquarter is located in Dehradun. It has directly surveyed the Indian peninsula and on the basis of various measurements maps were prepared.

RBSE Class 5 EVS Chapter 10 Notes India’s Map and Geographical Diversity

Poem: Rani Daughter-

• In this poem which is composed by Nirankar Dev sevak, there is a description of Rani bitiya India travel (Delhi, Chandigarh, Jaipur and Rameshwaram).
• Unity and diversity are shown by calling India as our house.

Geographical Diversity of India-

• India is a huge country in which different regions like-mountains, plains, plateus, rivers, sea coasts and deserts are included.
• This diversity made India a naturally and culturally rich country.

Coastal border of India-

• India is a peninsula which is covered by sea from three sides.
• Western coast- Spread out from Rann of Kachchh (Gujarat) to Kanyakumari. Longest coastal border of India is in Gujarat. Import-export is done through ports.
• Eastern coast- It is spread out till Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Odisha and West Bengal. There are broad coastal plains in these states. The rivers falling into bay of bengal are on this coast like- Mahanadi, Godavari, Krishna, Kaveri etc.
• Rivers made delta while merging in sea which is useful for rice cultivation due to fertile soil.

Indian Rivers and plains-

• Major rivers- Sutluj, Jhelum, Ganga, Yamuna, Brahmputra, Narmada, Tapti, Mahanadi, Godavari, Krishna and Kaveri etc.
• North plain- In south of Himalayas there is Ganga, Satluj and Brahmputra’s fertile plain. Wheat, rice, sugarcane and vegetables are grown here.
• Densely populated and large cities like- Delhi, Prayagraj, Patna and Kolkata are located in this region.

Himalayan mountain ranges-

• A huge mountain range spread out in Northern part of India.
• Its mountains are spread out in Jammu Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Uttrakhand, Sikkim, Assam and Arunchal Pradesh.
  It is famous for natural beauty and climate diversity.

Thar Desert-

• Situated in western India (mainly in Rajasthan), where lesser rainfall is found.
• It is filled with sand where lesser vegetation is found and people breed sheep, goats and camels.
• It is located west to Aravalli mountain range.

Deccan plateau-

• It is landscape spreaded in southern India. It is at height and a rocky landscape.
• Coarse grains like Ragi, Jawar are cultivated here; Less rainfall.
• Mineral resources like- Iron, Coal, Gold and Aluminium mines are here.
• Its location can be seen in southern India on the map.

Indian Survey Institute-

• It is the major institute to make India’s maps. It was established in 1767.
• Its headquarter is in Dehradun.
• It prepares landscape showing maps.

To deepen your understanding, the Class 5 EVS RBSE Solutions and RBSE Class 5 EVS Chapter 9 Our Past and Present Question Answer in English Medium provided here offer valuable practice and clarity.

RBSE Class 5th EVS Chapter 9 Question Answer in English Our Past and Present

Our Past and Present Class 5 Questions and Answers

Our Past and Present Class 5 Question Answer – InText

Page No. 95

Question 1.
What would the schools and villages have been like during your grandparent’s childhood?
Answer:
Schools were of makeshifts buildings during grandparents’ childhood (1940-60), writings was done on slate or Takhti (wooden tablet), books were shared. Gurukul (Teacher – student) tradition was followed, girls education was limited. There was no electricity in villages, hand operated fans were used, lighting was done with diya and lantern, agriculture was main occupation. TempleStepwell were community centres. Fairs and folk songs were common on festivals.

Question 2.
How do you think people used to travel in the past?
Answer:
People travel through bullock cart, horse cart and on foot in past time. Boats in rivers and palanquins for rich people. Later bicycles was being invented. Travelling was slow, laborious and depending on weather. Limited belongings were taken and travelling in group was a common practice. Journeys was time taking but environment friendly. Traditions still connects us with past and nature.

Page No. 97
Now tell-

Question 1.
Which customs and traditions of our festivals are still the same today?
Answer:
Some customs in Indian festivals are still the same-
Like lighting diyas on festivals, traditional attires, Goddess Laxmi and Ganesha worship, colour and Gulal in holi, Rakhi tying on Rakshabandhan are still the same.

Question 2.
Which tradition is being followed in your family for generations?
Answer:
In my family lighting earthen lamps (diya) and sharing sweets in relatives after worship is a tradition followed from many generation.

Question 3.
Are the ways of celebrating festivals the same in all states?
Answer:
No, ways of celebrating festivals are not the same in all states- For example, on Deepawali in north India crackers are bursted, and in South India it is celebrated with oil bath, Lathmar holi in Mathura, while with dry colour (Gulal) in Gujarat. Pongal celebrated in Tamilnadu with rice-jaggery dish while with kiting in Gujarat, Rajasthan. Despite geographical and cultural differences happiness, unity, and feeling of sharing sweets is same in all over India.

Page No. 98
Now tell-

Question 1.
What is the difference between your school and your parent’s school?
Answer:
There are digital boards, projector and online classes in my school while in my parents’ school there was slate and wooden tablet and limited books, their education was based on Guru-shishya (Teacher-Student) tradition. They have electric fans but not other technological facilities.

Question 2.
How did people travel earlier and how do they travel now?
Answer:
People in olden times, travel with bullock cart, horse cart or on foot or on a boat which have very slow speed and laborious. Now travelling is done with car. train or airplane which are very fast and comfortable.

Question 3.
Is there any change that you don’t like?
Answer:
I don’t like too much dependency on technology and reduction in traditional games like- gilli-danda because due to this physical activities are decreased and pressure on environment is increased.

Page No. 99
Activity-

What would have happened if electricity had not been invented? Can you tell?
1. What would our life be like without electricity?
2. What did people do for lights at night in olden times?
3. Are all changes necessary?
Answer:
If electricity had not been invented then our life would be difficult: We had to depended on diya, lantern and lamps. Due to this, it would be difficult to study during night time.
1. Without electricity life would be very difficult: No lighting would be in houses. equipment would not work and communication would be interrupted. Many activities of daily life like working, education and health services would be affected. Life would become uncomfortable and challenging.

2. People in olden times used diya (Earthen lamp), Lantern, dibbri and torch for lights in night time.

3. All changes are not necessary, e.g. Technique provides facilities but it causes some negative impact on traditional customs and environment.

Page No. 100
Activity-

Debate-Divide the class into two groups. One group shares its views on the benefits of electricity and the other group on the disadvantages.
So, can you tell now that-

Question 1.
What are the benefits of arrival of electricity?
Answer:
Arrival of electricity made life easy. Bulb, tubelight and L.E.D. made study possible in night time and other work easy. Machines, computer and internet increased productivity, communication and entertainment. Medicine (X-ray, ventilator) and transportation (Train, Airplane) brings revolution.

Question 2.
Are there any disadvantages of using electricity?
Answer:
There are some disadvantages of using electricity which are like- Environmental pollution (from coal plants), too much dependency on techniques and effects on health (Problems in eyes due to screen time).

Question 3.
Should we still use ancient objects today?
Answer:
Ancient objects like diyas and utensil made with clay are still useful because these are environmental friendly and keeps alive our cultural values. But it is essential to balanced them with modern facilities.

Page No. 101
Activity-

Bring any ancient object from your home (grandmother’s/grandfather’s objects, old coins, clay utensils, copper untensils, clay toys, old books) and discuss about them.
You tell me-

Question 1.
What is the difference between the utensils of ancient times and today’s untensils?
Answer:
In ancient times utensils are made up of clay, copper or brass which were handmade, longlasting and environmental friendly but heavy in weight so their maintainance was tough. But in today’s time utensils are mostly made up of stainless steel, aluminium. And non-sticky untensils are prevalent which are light weight, easy to clean but have adverse effects on environment.

Question 2.
What do old objects teach us about the past?
Answer:
Old objects teaches us so much about the past, clay utensils about sensitivity towards environment, old books about contemporary education and culture and coins showcase our economic system. These connect us with our roots, handicrafts and life full of simplicity.

Page No. 102

Fill this table with your classmates-

Answer:

RBSE Class 5th EVS Chapter 9 Question Answer – Practice Work

Write True/False-

1. The electric bulb is the oldest means of lighting.
Answer: False

2. People still light diyas on festivals.
Answer: True

3. There was no television in olden times.
Answer: True

Write your experience-

Write 10-12 lines on ‘changes in the means of lighting’.
Answer:
There is a big change in the means of lighting. My nanaji tells us that there was no electricity during their childhood. They used to study in light of diya. When the wind blew, the flame of diya used of flicker, sometimes the oil ran out and makes it difficult to study. Later electricity invented and Tubelight, C.F.L. and now L.E.D. are here which use less electricity and more lighting. Solar lights are also common nowadays. These changes made life comfortable, easy to study and easy to work during night. Infact lighting diyas on festival is still prevalent which connects us with our roots.

Draw a picture of any one of the following-
(Diya, Torch, Dibbri, Lantern, Torch, simple bulb, tube light, CFL, LED bulb, battery-powered bulb)

Answer:

Think and Tell-

Question 1.
How did people study at night before the invention of electricity?
Answer:
People used to study in lights of diya, lantern or torch. Diya was lighten up with oil and cotton wick, flame of diya was used to flicker when wind blew and light goes off when oil ran out. So it was so much tough to study in night due to light problems.

Question 2.
What is the difference between a diya and a bulb?
Answer:
Diya is made up of clay, lighten up with oil and wick, lighting is low and flicker, environmental friendly but have to fill oil many times. Diya is traditionally and culturally important.
Bulb-Lights with electricity, permanent and more lighting easy to maintain but needs electricity consumption and impacted environment.

Question 3.
What changes have taken place in the means of lighting over time?
Answer:
Changes-

1. In ancient time-Torch, lantern, diya (oil based, low lighting and unstable)
2. In middle time-Gas lamp, battery torch
3. In modern time-Electric bulb, tubelight, C.F.L., L.E.D. bulb, solar light (more lighting, less electricity consumption).

Question 4.
What effect did it have on our lives?
Answer:
Effects-

• Positive-Study, work and other night activities becomes easy, education and productivity increased, life becomes comfortable.
• Negative-Dependency on electricity, pollution (old bulbs, less use of traditional diya, lantern).

Activity-

Question 1.
Ask your grandparents what the means of lighting were in their childhood and compare them with today.
Answer:
My grandparents told me that there were no electricity in their village during their childhood. They use diya and lantern. They have to kept diya and lantern near during study in night and they feel uncomfortable with smell of oil. Today there are electric bulbs, tubelights and LED which provide more lighting and easy to use. Earlier lighting was limited, and now there are in lights in every house. Although they say that there was a sense of calmness in light of diya.

RBSE Class 5 EVS Chapter 9 Our Past and Present Question Answer

Multiple Choice Questions :

Question 1.
What was the main source of light in village during nanaji time?
(a) Diya and lantern
(b) Bulb
(c) Led lights
(d) Solar lights
Answer:
(a) Diya and lantern

Question 2.
What was used for transportation in old times?
(a) Car
(b) Bullock cart and horse cart
(c) Airplane
(d) Metro
Answer:
(b) Bullock cart and horse cart

Question 3.
What is included in present education?
(a) Slate-Takhti
(b) Gurukul
(c) Digital class and smart boards
(d) Letter-writings
Answer:
(c) Digital class and smart boards

Question 4.
What was the main source of sending messages during Nanaji’s time?
(a) Mobile
(b) E-mail
(c) Whatsapp
(d) Letter and telegram
Answer:
(d) Letter and telegram

Question 5.
What was the main cause of changes?
(a) Development of science and technology
(b) Traditional games
(c) Monarchy
(d) Clay utensils
Answer:
(a) Development of science and technology

Question 6.
Which is the negative impact of use of electricity?
(a) Study becomes easy
(b) Pollution increased
(c) Fast transportation
(d) Better communication
Answer:
(b) Pollution increased

Question 7.
What does ancient objects teaches us?
(a) Modern technology
(b) Use of mobile
(c) Lifestyle in past
(d) History of internet
Answer:
(c) Lifestyle in past

Question 8.
Which kind of house were there during Nanaji’s time?
(a) Multi-storey flats
(b) Smart homes
(c) Concrete buildings
(d) Kaccha (makeshift) houses
Answer:
(d) Kaccha (makeshift) houses

Fill in the blanks :

1. Society ________ with time.
Answer: changes

2. Earlier schools used to be in ________ buildings.
Answer: Kaccha

3. Old means consumed more ________ hence, new means were adopted.
Answer: resources

4. New ________ were made due to the development of science and technology.
Answer: objects

State whether the following statements are true or false-

1. Lighting diyas on festivals is still in practice.
Answer: True

2. Ancient utensils were environmental friendly.
Answer: True

3. Gilli-danda is a traditional Indian game.
Answer: True

4. Ancient objects help to understand history.
Answer: True

Match the following correctly :

Column ‘A’	Column ‘B’
1. Entertainment in present	(a) Video games and mobile games
2. Entertainment earlier	(b) Gilli-danda and Kabaddi
3. Games earlier	(c) OTT platform and smartphones
4. Games in present	(d) Folksongs and fairs

Answer:

Column ‘A’	Column ‘B’
1. Entertainment in present	(c) OTT platform and smartphones
2. Entertainment earlier	(d) Folksongs and fairs
3. Games earlier	(b) Gilli-danda and Kabaddi
4. Games in present	(a) Video games and mobile games

Very Short Answer Type Questions-

Question 1.
Tell one positive impact of use of electricity.
Answer:
It made study easy and comfortable.

Question 2.
What ancient coins tells us?
Answer:
About ancient currency system.

Question 3.
What was used for study when there were no electricity?
Answer:
Diya was used.

Question 4.
What were the old pots made of?
Answer:
Clay, copper and brass.

Question 5.
How was the administration in old times?
Answer:
Ruled by Kings.

Question 6.
What is an environmental cause of change?
Answer:
Resource conservation.

Question 7.
What were the earlier sources of water?
Answer:
Wells and stepwells.

Question 8.
What is a positive perspective of change?
Answer:
Fast moving transportation.

Question 9.
What was used in school for writing?
Answer:
Takhti (wooden tablet).

Question 10.
How was the life without electricity?
Answer:
Difficult and limited.

Short Answer Type Questions-

Question 1.
How did the invention of electricity made study easy?
Answer:
Invention of electricity brought bulb and tubelight, which provide a stable lighting in night. It was better than flickering light of diya, which makes study easy and effective.

Question 2.
What knowledge do we get from ancient objects?
Answer:
Ancient object like coins, clay pots and books, past-currency shows environmental friendly lives and education which gave us knowledge about olden lifestyle and culture.

Question 3.
How was the lifestyle of village during Nanaji’s time?
Answer:
There were no electricity in Nanaji’s time. People used to lit earthen lamps and lantern. Practices agriculture and lived in Kaccha houses. Temple and stepwell (Bawdi) were community centres.

Question 4.
Why does changes are necessary?
Answer:
Changes are necessary to solve problems and making life easier. Science and technology made education, communication and transportation better which makes saving of work and time.

Question 5.
What does old books and letters tells us?
Answer:
Old books and letters showcases the contemporary education, communication and culture. They provide us knowledge about past, writing style and information about social system.

Long Answer Type/Essay Type Questions

Question 1.
How does the traditions of festivals remains with time and why it is important?
Answer:
Traditions of festivals like lighting diyas on Diwali, playing with colours in Holi, and tying Rakhi on Rakshabandhan are still in practice. These traditions keep cultural and religious values alive, connect family and community and provide an opportunity of happiness. It keeps us connected with our roots and teaches us importance of unity and simplicity in modernity.

Question 2.
Compare between Nanaji’s lifestyle and today’s lifestyle.
Answer:
In Nanaji’s time people lived with simplicity. People lived in kaccha houses, lit earthern lamps or lanterns and travel on bullock cart. Agriculture was main occupation. Today, there are permanent houses, electricity and internet. Car, mobile and digital education made our life fast and comfortable. In fact, environment was clean then and pollution has increases now.

Question 3.
Imagine life without electricity and discuss its impacts.
Answer:
Our life would have been difficult without electricity. We would have been depended on diya-lantern for lighting, bullock cart for transportation, letters for communication. Education, medical and production would have been limited. Life would have been slow and laborious but environment would have been clear. Electricity made education, communication and health easier but in its absence we would have been feel more connected with nature and community co-operation. So balance is necessary.

Question 4.
Elaborate causes and impacts of changes with time.
Answer:
Changes with time came due to science and technology, demand for facility and resource conservation. Electricity, internet and machines made education, health and communication better. Resulting, in easy life, progress in health services, and global connectivity.

Negative impacts are pollution, decrease in values of traditional customs and increased busy life, physical activities decreased due to dependency on technique.

RBSE Class 5 EVS Chapter 9 Notes Our Past and Present

Schools and Villages in grandparent’s childhood-

• Schools-There were makeshift buildings, writings was done on slate and wooden tablet (Takhti), and limited resources.
• Village-No electricity, use of Diya (Earthen lamp) and lanterns, Travelling by bullock cart, water from Bawadi (stepwell) and wells and Mansions are still the glory of these days.
• Lifestyle-Simple, close to nature and hard work based.

Changes in transportation means-

• Earlier people used to travel by bullock carts, horse carts.
• Now there are fast moving cars, buses, trains and airplanes.

Story: From earthern lamp to bulb-

• Experience of Nanaji-
  • There was no electricity in childhood, there was light from earthern lamp and lantern, hence study was difficult.
  • After invention of electricity bulbs came, then L.E.D. and solar powered lights came.
  • Transportation-It has changed from bullock cart to car, then train and now Airplanes.
  • Fan-From hand fan to Air conditioners.
• Message- Every change made life easy, every thing has its own history.

Changes and continuity in society-

• Which have not changed-Lighting diyas on festivals, traditional attires, region specific customs and values in life etc.
• Which has changed-
  • Education-From makeshift buildings to permanent buildings, digital classrooms, smart boards, and online education.
  • Transport-From bullock cart, horse cart to fast moving cars, buses, trains and airplanes.
  • Lighting-From diya, lantern and torch to bulbs, tubelights and L.E.D.
  • Games and entertainment-From gilli-danda, Kabaddi to video games and mobile games.
  • Communication-Letter to mobile and e-mails.
  • Source of water-From stepwells and wells to tap and borewells.

5. Causes and effects of change-
Causes-

• Science and technology-New objects were made (TV, Electric cars).
• Convenience and comfort-Fast and easy ways are searched (changes in trains).
• Environments and resources-New means to conserve environment were adopted (Electric cars).

Effects-

• Positive-Easy life, better education and health, and faster travelling.
• Negative-Traditional customs weakened, increased pollution and busy lifestyle.

Perspectives of change-

• Positive-Machines made work easier, fast internet, global connectivity through internet.
• Negative- Dependency on technology, reduction in physical activity, problem of pollution and garbage, traditional games decreasing.

Understanding the present from old objects-
Historical evidence-

• Old coins and notes- Currency prevalent earlier
• Copper and clay utensils- Environmental-friendly things
• Old books and letters- Means of education and communication

Examples-

• Lighting- Diya, torch → Bulb, L.E.D.
• Transport- Bullock cart → Motor cars
• Education-Gurukul → School, online classes
• Communication- Letters → Mobile, e-mail
• Fan- Hand fan → Electric fan
• Water resource- Bawdi, Pond wells → Tap, tubewell