The Climate of India, Ch-7, Class-4, S.st.

1:- What is weather? 

Ans:- A sudden change in environment for short period of time is called weather. 

2:- What is Climate? 

Ans:- Climate is the average weather conditions in a given area over a long period of time. 

3:- Write two factors that influence the climate of a place. 

Ans:- The two factors that influence the climate are temperature and rainfall. 

4:- How many main seasons in India?

And:- There are there main seasons in India. 

  1- Summer season 

  2- Rainy season 

  3- Winter season 

5:- Which fruits do you eat dring winter? 

Ans:- We eat fruits like apples oranges and peaches during the winter. 

6:- What are the fruits eaten in summer?

And:- We eat fruits like mangoes, watermelon and muskmelon during summer. 

7:- Name ant two fruits that we eat throughout the year. 

Ans:- Papaya and Banana

8:- What are the leafy vegetables eaten in winter? 

Ans:- The leafy vegetables eaten in winter are Spinach, Bathua and Sarson. 

9:- What are loo?

Ans:- The hot dry winds blow on the northern plains is called loo.

10:- What are the western disturbance? What is its effects? 

Ans:- The strong winds blown during the winter season from the west is called western disturbance. It causes light rainfall in the plains and snow fall in the mountains. 

11:- Why is rainy season also called monsoon season? How long does it remain in India? 

Ans:- During winter, winds come from bay of Bengal and Arabian sea. Because of these winds, rainy rainy season is also called monsoon season. It remains about five months in India from June to November. 

12:- Describe Winter season. 

Ans:- The winter season starts from the middle of November and continues till February. The days become shorter and nights become longer. December January are the coolest months in most parts of North and Central India. The mountains are very cold during this time. Fruits like apples, oranges, peaches and many leafy vegetables like spinach, Bathua and Sarson grow during this season. 

13:- Write a short paragraph on the summer season. 

Ans:- In India, the summer season begins from the middle of March and continues till the end of June. Almost all the parts of India become dry and hot during summer. The days are very hot and longer than nights during this time. The states lying in Himalayan region like jammu and Kashmir and Himachal pradesh experience no summer. They have a cool climate during summer because in hilly regions. The southern part of India is not so hot during summers as it is surrounded by sea on three sides. 

14:- Describe the Rainy season. 

Ans:- The rainy season starts in June and lasts till the end of September. The average rainfall in our country is about 120 centimetres. While many parts of Meghalaya receive over 800 centimetres of annual rainfall, some areas of Rajasthan receive less than 10 centimetres of annual rainfall. The Coromandel Coast of Tamil nadu receives rainfall in November-December. 

The coastal plains and the island, Ch-6, Class-4, S.st.

1:- What is the coastal plains? 

Ans:- There is a narrow strip of plain along the both side eastern and western peninsula is called coastal plain. The total length of coastal plain is 6100km. 

2:- What is western coastal plains? 

Ans:- The plains along the western coast, starting from Gujarat, are called the Western coastal plains. 

3:- What is Eastern coastal plains? 

Ans:- The plains along the eastern coast, starting from West Bengal, are called the eastern coastal plains. 

4:- Where does the western coastal plain and eastern coast plain meet? 

Ans:- Kanyakumari

5:- Write a difference between eastern coast plain and western coastal plain. 

Ans:- Eastern coastal plain lies between eastern ghat and Bay of Bengal while western coastal plains lies between western ghats and Arabian sea. 

6:- Write all the states through which western coastal plain passes 

And:- Gujarat, Maharashtra, Goa, Karnatka, Kerala.

7:- In how many parts western coastal plain devided ?

Ans:- The western coastal plain devided in three parts. 

 1- Konkan coast

 2- Kannada plain

 3- Malabar coast

8:- Write four name of rivers that flow through western coastal plains. 

Ans:- Tali, Narmada, Mandovi and Zuari. 

9:- What is the average width of western coastal plain. 

Ans:- 65 km

10:- Write all the states name through which eastern coastal plains passes. 

Ans:- West Bengal, Odisha, Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu. 

11:- In how many parts eastern coastal plain decided? 

Ans:- The eastern coastal plain devided into three parts. 

Ans:- Northern circars

         Coromandel coast

12:- Write four name of rivers that flow through eastern coast. 

Ans:- Mahanadi, Godavri, Krishna, and Lavern. 

13:- What is the average width of eastern coastal plain? 

Ans:- 120 Km

14:- What are Island? Write example. 

Ans:- Those land froms that are surrounded by water on four sides are called island. 

  Ex:- Andman and Nicobar Island 

         Lakshadweep Island

15:- Where is Andman and Nicobar Island? 

Ans:- It is in Bay of Bengal. 

16:- Where is Lakshadweep Island? 

Ans:- It is in Arabian sea. 

17:- Where does the Eastern coastal plain lies? 

Ans:- The eastern coastal plain lies between eastern ghat and Bay of Bengal. 

18:- Write short notes on the physical features of Andman and Nicobar Island. 

Ans:- The Andman and Nicobar Islands are groups of about 572 islands in the Bay of Bengal, having an area of 8073 km². The northern group of islands is known as the Andman islands and the southern group of islands is called the Nicobar Islands. The two are separated by the Ten degree Channel, which is some 150 km wide. These are beautiful islands, although only about 34 are permanently inhabited. Paddy is mostly cultivated in the Andman group of islands while coconut and arecanut are the major cash crops of the Nicobar group of islands. Rubber, plan and cashew are grown on limited scale in these islands. 

19:- Where is the  capital of Andman and Nicobar? 

Ans:- Port blair

20:- Why is the cellular jail of port Blair famous? 

Ans:- The Cellular jail located in port Blair is very famous because the freedom fighters of India were jailed here during British rule. Today it is a national monument. 

21:- Write five lines on Lakshadweep Island. 

Ans:- The Lakshadweep Island is in the Arabian sea out of around 36 islands. Only 10 of the islands are inhabited. The land surface of these islands covers an area of only 32 km². Fishing is the main occupation. Coconut is grown in plenty here. 

22:- Where is the capital of Lakshadweep Island? 

Ans:- Karavatti

23:- Why Lakshadweep Islands are also called coral Island? 

Ans:- Lakshadweep Island are also known as coral Islands because they are made of the skeletons of corals. 

24:- Write a few sentences about Gujarat. 

Ans:- Gujarat is one of the states of India. People are mostly traders and farmers. Amul, the famous Indian dairy cooperative, is based here. The main crops of Gujarat are wheat, jowar, bajra, cotton and sugarcane. Ahmadabad, the principal city, has many textile mills. Men of Gujarat wear dhotis and long or short coats while women wear lehenga-cholis or Sarees. 

25:- Where is the capital of Gujarat? 

Ans:- Gndhinagar

26:- Which language is mainly spoken in Gujarat? 

Ans:- Gujrati

27:- Which is the famous falk dance of Gujarat? 

Ans:- Raas-garba

28:- Write three important Hindu religious centre in Gujarat. 

Ans:- Sunbath temple, Dwarkadhish, Akashardham temple. 

29:- Where is Gir national park? Why it is famous for? 

Ans:- Gir national park is in Gujarat. It is famous for Asiatic lion. 

30:- Where is the largest ship port of India? 

Ans:- Mumbai

31:- What is Bombay high? 

Ans:- Bombay high is a region in konkan coast where large deposits of petrol are found. 

32:- Describe the states of Goa. 

Ans:- Goa lies to the south of Maharashtra. Panji is the capital of Goa. Goa is a popular tourist destination. The Basilica of Bom Jesus is one of the oldest churches of India. It is situated in panaji. Mahalakshmi temple and Fort Aguada are other places of tourist interest. Christmas is the main festival of Goa. Most people are farmers or fishermen. Rice, cashew, mangoes and coconut are grown here. 

33:- Write four spices that grown in Karnatka. 

Ans:- Cardamom, cloves, cumin and black pepper. 

34:- Where is the capital of Kerala? 

Ans:- Thiruvananthapuram

35:- Write two main language of Kerala. 

Ans:- Malayalam and English 

36:- Write two main dance form of Kerala. 

Ans:- Kathakali and Mohiniattam

37:- Which state of India has highest literacy rate? 

Ans:- Kerala

38:- Write an harvest festival that is celebrated in Kerala. 

Ans:- Onam

39:- Which state is famous for snakeboat racing and sweet dish payasm? 

Ans:- Kerala

40:- Where is odisha? What are its popular tourist places? 

Ans:- Odisha lies to the south of west Bengal. The temples at Bhubaneshwar, Ours and Konark and the Chilika lake with its bird sanctuary are some popular tourist places of odisha. 

41:- Write an important sea port of Andhra Pradesh. 

Ans:- Vishakhapatnam

42:- Which is the longest beach of India? 

Ans:- Marina beach of Chennai 

43:- What is the rice bowl of Tamil nadu? 

Ans:- The Kaveri river forms a delta along the Coromandel Coast. It is called the Rice Bowl of Tamil Nadu. 

44:- What is Vivekananda rock? 

Ans:- The Vivekananda Rock Memorial has been built on a small island near the coast called Vivekananda Rock. 

45:- What is Puducherry? 

Ans:- Puducherry is a union territory. 

46:- Where is Surrounded Ashram and Maitri temple? 

Ans:- Puducherry 

47:- Write three important language of Puducherry. 

Ans:- Tamil, English and French  

The Prairie grasslands, ch-7, class-5, S.st.

1:- Where is the Savanna grassland? 

Ans:- Africa

2:- Where is prairies grasslands?

Ans:- North America 

3:- Where is velds grasslands? 

Ans:- South Africa 

4:- Where is the downs grassland? 

Ans:- Australia 

5:- Where is Steppes grasslands? 

Ans:- Asia and europe

6:- Where is pampas grasslands?

Ans:- South America 

7:- What is the extent of the prairies?

Ans:- Prairies is extent from Canada to Mexico in North America. Rivers Missouri and Mississippi flow through this region. 

8:- Which rivers flow through the prairies? 

Ans:- Rivers Missouri and Mississippi flow through this region. 

9:- Who is the largest farming region of the world? 

Ans:- Prairies 

10:- What is the meaning of Prairies? 

Ans:- Prairies is a French word the meaning of prairies is grassland. 

11:- The grassland are known by different name in different part of the world. Explain. 

Ans:- These grasslands are known by different names in different parts of the world. They are called Savanna in North Africa, prairies in North America, beds in South Africa, downs in Australia Steppes in Asia and Europe and pampas in South Africa. 

12:- What do you known about the vegetation of prairies? 

Ans:- The prairies were home to thousand of bisons before the arrival of the European. Today, it is the largest farming region of the world. Grasses of many kinds grow here. These grasses grow very tall in moisture and short in areas where receiving lesser rainfall. The climate here is not suitable for the growth of tall trees. Only a few short trees can be found here. 

13:-Describe the wildlife of prairies? 

Ans-Bisons are found in prairies but in much less numbers than before. The other inhabitants of these grasslands are fox, antelope, elk ferret, prairie dog, coyote and badger. The birds that live here are hawk, falcon, golden eagle and quail. 

14:- Write the name of  three minerals that is found in Prairies. 

Ans:- lignite coal, natural gas and petroleum. 

15:- What is windmill? How does it help us. 

Ans:- A windmill is a machine that harnesses the power of wind. It is used to grind grain and spices, pump water, generate electricity etc. 

16:- Why are the prairies called the wheat basket of the world? 

Ans:- Prairies is the called wheat basket of the ball because of their high production of wheat.

17:- What are the six main crops that grow in prairies? 

Ans:- Wheat, Maize, Oats, Barley, Corn and Rye. 

18:- What are the main occupation of the people live in the prairies? 

Ans:- Agricultural and dairy farming are the main occupations of the people living in the prairies. 

19:- Write a few sentences about dairy farming in the prairies. 

Ans:- Animals are mainly reared in western part of the Prairies. Cattle and sheep are reared on big open commercial grasslands called ranches for milk, meat meat milk products. Dairy farms are usually set up near the cities. The cattle are milked here with the help of machines. 

Greenland, ch-5, class-5, S.st.

1:- Which is the largest island of the world located in frigid zone? 

Ans:- Greenland

2:- What is the other name of Greenland? 

Ans:- Denmark

3:- Between which oceans does Greenland lie? 

Ans:- Greenland lies between the arctic ocean and the north Atlantic Ocean. 

4:- When did Greenland became an autonomous danish dependent territory with limited self government? 

Ans:- 1779

5:- Who discovered Greenland? 

Ans:- Eric the red

6:- Who is the original inhabitants of Greenland?

Ans:- The original inhabitants are Inuits or Eskimos. 

7:- Write short notes on physical features of greenland.

Ans:- Greenland covers an area of 21.5 Lakh square km. Its northern most tip is about 650km away from the north pole. The northernmost tip Greenland is also known as tundra region. About 80% of Greenland is permanently covered with ice. The average thickness of ice in Greenland is 1500m. 

8:- What are iceberg? 

Ans:- Huge chunks of ice break that slide down into the sea. These broken pieces are called icebergs. 

9:- In which part of the Greenland does the midnight sun arrive first? 

Ans:- The midnight sun arrives first in Greenland's northernmost towns like Upernavik, Qaanaaq and Uummannaq. 

10:- Write what you know about Aurora Borealis or Northern lights. 

Ans:- Aurora Borealis or Northern lights is part of the visual,  physical characteristics of Greenland. Aurora Borealis or Northern lights are electrically charged particles from the sun, which hit the Earth's atmosphere and create a natural phenomenon of light with altering colours that flash across the night sky. This multicoloured light show from September to April. It appears in pink, green, yellow, blue and violet. 

11:- What kind of vegetation grow their? 

Ans:- The plants growing here are lichens, bushes, grasses and mosses. Lichens and mosses serve as the food for animals. There are no forests in the region. 

12:- Write nine name of animals that live in Greenland. 

Ans:- Polar bear, Arctic fox, musk ox, seal, walrus, caribou, reindeer, husky and sea lion. 

13:- Which animal is used to pull the sledge and to hunt animals? 

Ans:- Husky

14:- Write the name of nine minerals that is found in Greenland. 

Ans:- Lead, zinc, coal, iron ore, gold, platinum, uranium, copper and diamond. 

15:- Write short notes on economic of Greenland. 

Ans:- The economic of Greenland is partly dependent on the income derived from mineral exploration and extraction. Minerals like lead and zinc are exported to other countries. Most of the country's income comes from the fishing industry and fish exports. Both frozen tinned fish and dried and smoked fish are exported. Although on a smaller scale, agriculture and sheep rearing are practised in southern Greenland. 

16:- Write about the life of the people who live in this island? 

Ans:- The life of the people lead a very hard life. They are generally very hard working, cheerful and hospitable. They hunt seals, whales, walruses and fish and gather roots during the spring and summer seasons. They hunt these animals for their meat, skin and fat. Harpoons are widely used by them to hunt big fish and whales. The Inuits wear heavy and furry clothes made from the skin of whale, walrus, seal or reindeer. 

17:- What is igloo? how is it made? 

Ans:- The houses made by the Inuits are called igloos. Igloos can be made of ice, stone, animal skin or wood. 

18:- What is you pigs? 

Ans:- Skin tents are made by Eskimos in the summer season. These are called tou pigs.

19:- Write short notes on the transport system of Greenland. 

Ans:- A small boat called kayak is used by the Inuits to hunt sea animals. A big boat called umiak is used by them to hunt whales. Many modern-day Inuits use motorboats for fishing. Sledges are the main transport on land. They are dragged by the reindeer or huskies. Roads have been built in the coastal areas. People use modern means of transport for travelling on these roads. People of Greenland also use air transport system to connected with cities of Europe. 

20:- Where is the  capital of Greenland?

Ans:- The capital of Greenland is Nuuk. It is also called Godthab. 

21:- What is the total population of Nuuk and Greenland? 

Ans:- The total population of Nuuk is about 18,000. The total population of Greenland is about 57,000.

22:- What are Skidoos? 

Ans:- The motorised sledges are called skidoos.