5 S.St. Chapter - 6 ( Leisure Time )

  Class- 5              Subject S.St.      

     Chapter -  6     ( Leisure Time )     Answers Bank :

A.Tick the correct option :

1.Snake Boat Race is held in --

Ans. (b) Kerala

2. A popular medium which establishes a direct contact between the actors and audience is ---

Ans. (a) Theatre 

3. A game played by Ladakhis during summer is --

Ans. ( c ) Polo

4. Saina Nehwal plays --

Ans. (b) Badminton 

5. A board game which was a part of Indian history and mythology was -- 

Ans. (a) Chaupar 

B.Fill in the blanks : 

1. We all need time to relax our bodies.

2. Kushti is the traditional martial art of India.

3. The time explained away from work for entertainment and relaxation is called leisure time.

4.AduHuliAata the tiger and goat game of Karnataka helps to develop strategy and teamwork. 

5.Pranayam regulates breathing and relaxes our body as well as mind .

C .Match the following:

1.  Shatranj            (e) Board game
2.  Meditation         (a) Yoga
3.  Karate               (d) Martial art
4.  Nautanki            (b) Theatre
5.  Kathai                (c) Story telling

D.   Answer briefly:

Q1Which two qualities are required for a martial art  practitioner ?

Ans. Physical strength, Coordination are required for a martial art practitioner. 

Q 2. Mention two advantages of reading.

Ans. Two advantages of reading ----

(i) Reading enhances knowledge and awareness.

(ii) It also helps develop imagination, expression and vocabulary.

Q 3. Name your favourite board game.

Ans. My favourite game is Chess,Ludo and Carrom.

Q4. Mention two qualities of a sports person.

Ans. A sports person needs to have enthusiasm and self motivation to face challenges.

Q 5.  Name three water sports.

Ans. Three water sports are :

    a. River rafting     b.  Water  Skiing     c.  Sailing

E. Answer the following questions:

Q 1. Define Martial Art. 

Ans. Martial art is the practice of combat or self defense. It needs physical strength, skill and  coordination.
Kushti is a traditional form of martial art. 

Q2. Why is story telling called an art ? How can a story teach us values ? Give examples.

Ans. Story telling is an art because it involves narrating a story orally which exposethe listeners to  the richness
of different themes,cultures and languages.

                                                    A story teaches us moral values and civic values because it includes the themes of
historical events like Ramayana and Mahabharata.

Q3. How does breathing play an important role in improving our physical and mental health ?

Ans.Breathing play an important role in improving our physical and mental health as we inhale the breath helps
our body to absorb oxygen and the harmful carbon dioxide is removed from our body when we exhale.

When we take a long,deep breath, we immediately feet mentally and physically relaxed.

Q4. What is the importance of Chaupal in the life of villages ?

Ans.Chaupal is the meeting place of villagers, where people sit to read newspaper,watch television, share their joys
and sorrows, celerate festivals etc. 

                                         The villagers Panchas sit there to solve disputes or to discuss the issues related to the welfare
of the villages. 

Q5. How do outdoor games score over indoor games ?

Ans.Outdoor games score over indoor games because it supplies fresh air to the lungs,refresh our mind in the natural
environment and keeps the body fit. It also involves number of people and develop the quality of team spirit,
cooperation and leadership.