Q1. What are some different types of landforms found in our country?
Ans: Plains, deserts, coastal regions, and mountains. These are different shapes of land found on the Earth’s surface in many parts of the country.
Q2. What does the Sun provide us with?
Ans: Light and heat. We need them to see, to keep warm and for plants to grow.
Q3. What are two main foods of Punjab mentioned in the lesson?
Ans: Makki di roti and sarson da saag. Makki di roti is made from maize and sarson da saag is made from mustard leaves; both are popular Punjabi dishes.
Q4. What is the community kitchen in the Golden Temple called?
Ans: Langar sewa. It is a kitchen where free meals are cooked and served to everyone, without any distinction.
Q5. Name two plants found in the desert.
Ans: Cactus and khejri. These plants can live with very little water and help animals and people in the desert.
Q6. What is the camel called in the desert?
Ans: The ship of the desert. Camels carry people and goods across sandy places and can go a long time without water.
Q7. What are houses in desert regions made of?
Ans: Mud with thatched roofs. These materials keep the inside of the house cooler during the hot days.
Q8. What festival of Odisha involves pulling large chariots?
Ans: Rath Yatra. During this festival people pull huge chariots that carry deities through the streets.
Q9. Name two dishes from Odisha.
Ans: Dalma and Chhena poda. Dalma is a dish of lentils and vegetables, and chhena poda is a sweet made from cheese.
Q10. What natural disaster often affects coastal regions?
Ans: Cyclones. Cyclones bring very strong winds and heavy rain which can cause damage along coasts.
Q11. Which state won awards for cyclone management?
Ans: Odisha. The state worked to protect people and reduce the harm caused by cyclones.
Q12. Name one famous mountain seen from Sikkim.
Ans: Mount Kangchenjunga. It is one of the highest mountains and can be seen from Sikkim.
Q13. What is the traditional dress worn in Sikkim?
Ans: Bakhu. This is the traditional robe worn by people in Sikkim during festivals and special occasions.
Q14. What is the famous New Year festival of Sikkim?
Ans: Loosong and Namsoong. These festivals mark the New Year and are celebrated with songs, dances and feasts.
Q15. Which coastal city in Odisha is known for its sea beach and the Jagannath Temple?
Ans: Puri.