Q1: Choose the correct option for each question.
(i) What is the southernmost point of India?
A) Kanyakumari
B) Indira Point
C) Vijaya Puram
D) Sundarbans
Ans: B) Indira Point
(ii) What unique bird is found in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands?
A) Andaman hornbill
B) Greater Adjutant Stork
C) Lion-tailed macaque
D) Bhut Jolokia
Ans: A) Andaman hornbillAndaman Hornbill
(iii) Which forest is known as the largest mangrove forest in the world?
A) Silent Valley
B) Sundarbans
C) Western Ghats
D) Andaman Islands
Ans: B) Sundarbans
(iv) What is unique about the roots of mangrove trees?
A) They are long and deep
B) They grow in salty water
C) They have stick-like structures to breathe
D) They do not hold soil
Ans: C) They have stick-like structures to breathe
(v) What connects the Seven Sisters in Northeast India?
A) Mountains
B) Rivers
C) States
D) Cities
Ans: C) States
Q2: Fill in the blanks with the correct words from the chapter.
(i) Shanti’s journey begins in the __________ Islands.
(ii) The __________ is a special forest where the Ganga meets the sea.
(iii) The __________ Stork is a bird that has seen a growth in numbers with community help.
(iv) The Western Ghats are known for their __________-tailed macaques.
(v) __________ Point is the southernmost point of India.
Ans:
(i) Shanti’s journey begins in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
(ii) The Sundarbans is a special forest where the Ganga meets the sea.
(iii) The Greater Adjutant Stork is a bird that has seen a growth in numbers with community help.Greater Adjutant(iv) The Western Ghats are known for their Lion-tailed macaques.
(v) Indira Point is the southernmost point of India.
Q3: State whether the following statements are True or False. Correct the false statements.
(i) Shanti visited Kolkata before going to the Sundarbans.
Ans: True
(ii) The Andaman wood pigeon is a common bird found all over India.
Ans: False
(iii) The Silent Valley National Park is located in the Western Ghats.
Ans: TrueSome pictures of Silent Valley National Park
(iv) Bhut Jolokia is a type of animal found only in Northeast India.
Ans: False
(v) People living near the Sundarbans do not depend on the forest for their daily needs.
Ans: False
Q4: Match the items in Column A with the correct descriptions in Column B.
Ans:
Q5: Answer the following questions in 2-3 sentences each.
(i) What is the southernmost point of India that Shanti discovered?
Ans: Shanti learned that Indira Point is the southernmost point of India. It is located in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
(ii) Why do the roots of mangrove trees help them survive
Ans: The roots of mangrove trees help them survive by breathing in muddy, salty land and holding the soil. They also stop waves from washing away the land.Roots of Mangrove trees
(iii) What is special about the Greater Adjutant Stork in Northeast India?
Ans: The Greater Adjutant Stork, also known as Hargila, is special because it is a rare bird. People in the community work together to protect their nests and help their numbers grow.
(iv) What do people do to avoid tiger attacks in the Sundarbans?
Ans: To avoid tiger attacks, people wear masks on the back of their heads. This confuses the tigers and helps keep them safe.
(v) What makes the Western Ghats a special place for plants and animals?
Ans: The Western Ghats is special because it has many plants and animals that are found nowhere else in the world. It is also home to unique species like the lion-tailed macaque.
Q6: Answer the following questions in 4-6 sentences each. Use examples from the chapter to support your answers.
(i) What makes the Andaman and Nicobar Islands special?
Ans: The islands are special because:
- Indira Point is India’s southernmost tip
- Trees have big spreading roots for support
- Special birds like the Andaman hornbill live only here
- Corals make homes for sea animals
- North Sentinel people understand nature and stay safe during tsunamis
(ii) Why are mangrove forests important? How do people live with nature in the Sundarbans?
Ans: Mangroves are important because:
- Roots hold soil and stop the land from washing away
- Protect from storms and floods
- Give people honey, wood, fish, and crabs
- People wear masks on their heads to confuse tigers. They share land with animals peacefully.
Mangroves Forest in Sundarbans
(iii) What is special about Northeast India, and how do people protect nature?
Ans: Northeast India has:
- Seven Sister states plus Sikkim with green hills
- Houses on bamboo to stay safe from floods
- Living root bridges made from tree roots
- Unique animals and plants
- People protect Hargila birds and teach children to care for nests.
Living root bridge in Meghalaya
(iv) What makes the Western Ghats special? How do people protect this region?
Ans: Western Ghats are special because:
- Animals like the lion-tailed macaque live only here
- Big rivers like the Godavari start here
- Over 200 mango types grow here
- Have 50+ protected areas
- People saved Silent Valley by working together to stop a dam.