5 S.St. Ch. 9 Exploring India

  Class 5  S.St.  Chapter 9  Exploring India

 SOMETHING TO KNOW

 A. TICK () the correct option: 

1. Taj Mahal is built on the banks of river ----

(a) Ganga (b) Yamuna (c) Cauvery 

2. Fatehpur Sikri is built completely with----

 (a) White stone (b)  ) Blue stone (c) Red Stone 

3. Manipur is located in the _____  of India. 

 (a) North east (b) North West (c) South east 

4. Loktak lake is famous for its -----

 (a) Gardens (b) Orchids (c) Temples 

5. Vrindavan Garden is located on the terrace of Krishna Raja Sagar Dam across  the River----

 (a) Krishna (b) Cauveri (c) Tapi 

B. Fill in the blanks: Help Box --Uttar, preserved, tribes, unique, Karnataka 

1. India is a unique blend of traditions and customs.  

2. Agra is located in Uttar Pradesh.  

3. The population of Manipur is the mixture of tribes. 

4. Mysore is a historical city of Karnataka.  

5. Our historical monuments must be preserved. 

C.Match the following: 

1.  Vrindavan Garden                  (c) Mysore

2.  Fatehpur Sikri                         (d) Well - planned drainage system 

3.  Floating park                           (b) Keibul Lamjao National Park 

4   Jewel of India                          (e) Manipur

5.  Delhi - Agra - Jaipur                (a) Golden Triangle

D. Answer briefly:  

Q1. Name two trains between Agra and Delhi. 

Ans.Taj Express, Palace on Wheels are two trains between Agra and Delhi.

Q 2. Who built the Taj Mahal?

Ans.The Taj Mahal was built by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan. 

Q3. Name the largest fresh water lake of eastern India. 

Ans.Loktak lake is the largest freshwater lake of Eastern India.

Q4. What is a museum?

Ans.Museum is a type of house having great treasures of painting,jewellery, Royal costumes and other items.  

Q5. What is the special attraction of Vrindavan Garden? 

Ans. Musical fountains are a special attraction of Vrindavan garden.

E. Answer the following questions: 

Q1. What makes India a favorite destination for tourists?

Ans. India has a unique blend of traditional, customs, religious and languages. Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, Sikhism,Jodaism,Zoroastrianism, Christianity and Islam co-exist here in harmony. This wonderful blend makes India a favourite destination for tourists from all over the world. 

Q2. List three important features of Fatehpur Sikri.

Ans.  There are three important features of Fatehpur Sikri :

1 . Fatehpur Sikri is 37 kilometre away from Agra.

2.  The town was built completely in red sandstone.

3.  The town had a well planned drainage and water supply system. 

Q3. Briefly describe any two places of tourists' attraction in Manipur.

Ans. The Two places of Manipur attraction for tourists :

        Loktak lake -  Loktak lake is the largest freshwater lake in Eastern India and is a big

        attraction for fishing and also world famous for a great variety of Orchids.  

        Keibul Lamjao National Park-- It is the only floating National Park in the world .It is 53

        kilometres from Imphal and famous for the endangered brow -  antlered deer of Manipur - 

        Sangai..

Q4.  Highlight three main features of the Mysore Palace.

Ans. There are three main features of the Mysore Palace:

(1)  It was the residence of the Wodeyar  Rulers.

(2) The palace is now a museum that houses great treasures of paintings,jewellery etc..

(3) The Mysore Palace has a unique French clock.

Q5. What role does a well - developed transport system play in attracting tourists?

Ans. A well -  developed transport system plays a very important role in attracting tourists. It makes the journey easy and comfortable. It is very convenient to move around the historical places and the transport system makes remarkable effort to visit the natural beauty like mountains, lakes and valleys. 

Q6. Why are petrol and diesel vehicles not allowed near Taj Mahal?

Ans.Diesel or petrol vehicles are not allowed to ply in the Taj Mahal area to preserve the beauty of the great monuments. Only  pollution- free battery- operated vehicles, tongas, camel carts and rickshaws are allowed. 

Map Skill :

On a political map of India, locate, label and color the following:

The Golden Triangle.----- Delhi - Agra - Jaipur

Jewel of India ------ .Manipur

State where Taj Mahal is located.-----  Uttar Pradesh  

Two neighboring states of Uttar Pradesh.----- Bihar, Uttara Khand,Haryana,

Rajasthan,Madhaya Pradesh

Two neighboring states of Manipur.-----  Nagaland,Assam,Mizoram,