CLASS 5 TWAU WORKSHEET LESSON 5

EVS Worksheet: Incredible India – Our Vibrant Country & Some Unique Places (Class 5)

Based on NCERT: The World Around Us – Unit 3

Competency 1: Observation and Reporting

Q1. Picture-based question. Observe the school Republic Day assembly with the unfurling of the tricolour. Write two visible features of the celebration.

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Answer: Students lined near the flagpole; flower decorations and flag unfurling with the National Anthem.

Q2. Scenario observation (VSAQ). The saffron band on the flag stands for strength and courage. What does the green band stand for?

Answer: Growth and prosperity.

Q3. Picture-based note reading (SAQ). Look at an Indian currency note. List any two things seen on it (e.g., leader’s portrait, a monument, symbols, messages).

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Answer: Portrait of Mahatma Gandhi; a monument image; Swachh Bharat spectacles symbol; denomination in multiple languages.

Q4. Observation (VSAQ). What symbol on the note reminds of Swachh Bharat Mission?

Answer: The spectacle symbol inspired by Gandhi ji’s glasses.

Q5. Picture-based identification (VSAQ). The National Emblem shows three lions standing on a circular platform. What qualities does it represent?

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Answer: Strength, courage, and confidence.

Q6. Observation (SAQ). Currency notes display many languages. Why might this be shown on national currency?

Answer: To reflect India’s linguistic diversity and help people across regions identify the value.

Q7. Picture-based comparison (SAQ). Observe two images: a garden with few plant types and a forest with many. Which is more diverse and why?

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Answer: The forest; it has many varieties of plants and animals that help it sustain and grow stronger.

Q8. Picture-based headgear (VSAQ). A student wears a colourful pagri/saafa. What can headgear sometimes tell about a person?

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Answer: Where they are from, their traditions, or their role/occupation.

Q9. Observation (VSAQ). Name one Indian percussion instrument shown in the lesson’s drum collage (e.g., dhol, tabla, mridangam).

Answer: Tabla (others acceptable: dhol, mridangam, pakhawaj, nagara, thavil, dholak, idakka, khanjira, khol).

Q10. Observation (SAQ). Lions once roamed widely in India. Where do Asiatic lions live in the wild today?

Answer: Gir forests of Gujarat.

Competency 2: Identification and Classification

Q11. Match the colours to meanings (Match the following).
Saffron — ?, White — ?, Green — ?

Answer:
Saffron — Strength and courage; White — Peace and truth; Green — Growth and prosperity.

Q12. Sort (MCQ multi-select). Which are national symbols?
a) Tiger b) Lotus c) Peacock d) Banyan Tree e) Dolphin

Answer: a) Tiger (animal), c) Peacock (bird), b) Lotus (flower). Banyan (tree) is a key symbol; accept if taught similarly.

Q13. Categorise (VSAQ). From the parade items listed—state tableaux, fighter jets, defence forces—identify any two categories they represent.

Answer: Cultural/state displays; Armed forces/aerial display.

Q14. Identify (VSAQ). Name the special book of rules adopted on 26 January 1950 to guide our country’s functioning.

Answer: The Constitution of India.

Q15. Group (SAQ). Group these by type: Languages, Clothing, Dance forms, Musical instruments.

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Answer: Examples—Languages (Tamil, Marathi, Bengali); Clothing (pagri/topi); Dance forms (state dances); Instruments (tabla, dhol, mridangam).

Q16. Match (Match the following). Headgear — Region/Use: Pagri/Saafa — ?, Himachali Topi — ?, Helmet — ? (safety)

Answer: Pagri/Saafa — Rajasthan/tradition; Himachali Topi — Himachal Pradesh; Helmet — Protection/safety on roads or worksites.

Q17. Classify (VSAQ). Put these into “Nature” or “Culture”: Mangroves, Coral reefs, Sitar, Shehnai, Peafowl, Tiger.

Answer: Nature: Mangroves, Coral reefs, Peafowl, Tiger. Culture: Sitar, Shehnai.

Q18. Identify (MCQ). The emblem with three lions appears on:
a) Aadhaar card b) School ID card c) Some government documents d) Sports tickets

Answer: a) and c) commonly.

Q19. Fill in the blanks (VSAQ). India became independent on _____; we celebrate Republic Day on _____.

Answer: 15 August 1947; 26 January every year (since 1950).

Q20. Identify (VSAQ). Name any one message printed on currency notes that promotes cleanliness.

Answer: “Swachh Bharat – Ek Kadam Swachchhta Ki Ore.”

Competency 3: Discovery of Facts

Q21. Map-based (SAQ). On the map of India, mark any two regions known for unique ecosystems mentioned in the unit (e.g., mangrove forests, coral reefs).

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Answer: Example: Mangroves (e.g., Sundarbans region); Coral reefs (e.g., Lakshadweep/Andaman & Nicobar).

Q22. Reasoning (SAQ). Why does the lesson compare a diverse forest to a strong country?

Answer: Diversity brings many strengths; like varied species support a forest, varied cultures, languages, and skills make the country resilient and vibrant.

Q23. Inquiry (LAQ). Explain how national celebrations (like Republic Day) and national symbols help build unity and pride among citizens.

Answer: Celebrations bring people together to remember shared values; symbols like the flag, emblem, and anthem remind citizens of courage, peace, duty and prosperity, encouraging unity and responsibility.

Q24. Application (SAQ). Currency notes include raised prints/symbols and are supported by tools like the MANI app. How does this promote inclusion?

Answer: They help people with visual impairment identify notes by touch and audio, ensuring access and independence.

Q25. Inquiry (SAQ). Why are some animals like the Asiatic lion now found only in limited places, and how did India improve their numbers?

Answer: Habitat loss and hunting reduced populations; conservation efforts and protected areas helped increase their numbers.

Q26. MCQ. Which statements show India’s progress while keeping traditions alive?
a) Using UPI for payments
b) Learning classical dance
c) Building long roads and faster trains
d) Ignoring languages other than English

Answer: a), b), c). Statement d) does not support diversity.

Q27. Reasoning (SAQ). Why are helmets compulsory for motorcyclists and cyclists, and what value does this teach during school activities?

Answer: Helmets protect from head injuries; it teaches safety, responsibility, and care for life.

Q28. VSAQ. Name any two Indian dance forms and the states they belong to (as practiced in the unit’s activity).

Answer: Examples: Bharatanatyam — Tamil Nadu; Kathak — Uttar Pradesh; Odissi — Odisha; Kathakali — Kerala; Manipuri — Manipur.

Q29. Application (SAQ). Suggest one way to present your state’s tableau for the class cultural fair that represents nature and culture together.

Answer: Include state dress, musical instrument or dance image, and a local animal/plant or landscape such as a mangrove or hill.

Q30. LAQ. “India is diverse like a forest.” Write a short paragraph explaining how languages, clothing, music, dance, and nature together make India vibrant and strong, with one example from the lesson for each.

Answer: Model points—Languages on notes show many voices; clothing like pagri/topi shows regional identity; instruments and dance vary by state; unique places like mangroves/coral reefs show natural richness; together they weave unity and pride.

Activities

Activity 1: Design a School Emblem

Sketch a simple emblem for the class or school using symbols, shapes, and a short motto that conveys care, unity, and cleanliness. Explain each element in one sentence.

Activity 2: Diversity Map and Booth

In groups, pick one Indian state. Prepare a mini-booth with a headgear or fabric pattern, one dance or instrument, one local animal/plant, and a currency-note style fact card. Present how your items show both culture and nature.