04. New Beginning: Cities and states Chapter worksheet

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Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

Q1: What does the term ‘Second Urbanisation’ refer to?
a) Growth of cities during the British era
b) Rebuilding of Harappan cities
c) Growth of new cities in the 1st millennium BCE
d) Urban development in the Gupta period

Q2: Which ancient capital was located in the mahajanapada of Magadha?
a) Ujjain
b) Rajagriha
c) Kausambi
d) Pataliputra


Map of 16 Mahajanpadas

Q3: What was the role of the sabhā or samiti in janapadas?
a) They collected taxes
b) They conducted rituals
c) They advised the raja
d) They built fortifications

Q4: Which of the following was a gana or sangha rather than a monarchy?
a) Magadha
b) Kosala
c) Vajji
d) Avanti

Q5: What helped the mahajanapadas grow in the Ganga plains?
a) Lack of enemies
b) Coastal trade
c) Fertile land and iron tools
d) Influence of Harappan cities

Q6: Which of these was a key innovation in the economic system of the mahajanapadas?
a) Use of bronze coins
b) Stone seals
c) Punch-marked coins
d) Gold jewellery

Q7: Which southern kingdom was known for trade in spices and precious stones?
a) Mauryas
b) Cheras
c) Guptas
d) Kushanas

Q8: What term describes the social group associated with a specific job passed through families?
a) Varna
b) Samiti
c) Jāti
d) Sabha

Q9: Which trade route connected the Ganga plains with south India?
a) Uttarapatha
b) Dakshinapatha
c) Silk Route
d) Spice Route

Q10: Which of the following varnas included traders and farmers?
a) Brahmins
b) Kshatriyas
c) Vaishyas
d) Shudras


Fertile Ganga Plains heped Mahajanpadas to grow

Fill in the Blanks 

Q1: The term janapada means “where people __________.”

Q2: The __________ was a council of elders that advised the raja.

Q3: Fortified cities often had __________ and narrow gateways for defense.

Q4: The capital of Vatsa mahajanapada was __________.

Q5: __________ coins were early silver coins stamped with symbols.

Q6: In a __________, the raja’s power passed to his son.

Q7: __________ is the term for a job-based group in society.

Q8: The term varna comes from __________ texts.

Q9: The __________ kingdom in south India is mentioned in ancient Tamil texts.

Q10: __________ connected northwest India with the Ganga plains.


Punch Marked Coins

Very Short Answer Questions 

Q1: What does the word janapada literally mean?

Q2: Name any one mahajanapada with a republican form of government.

Q3: What metal became common for tools and weapons in this period?

Q4: What were early Indian coins called?

Q5: Which ancient capital is now near modern-day Patna?

Samiti

Short Answer Questions

Q1: What were mahajanapadas and why were they important?

Q2: What was the role of sabhā and samiti in governance?

Q3: How did iron tools impact agriculture?

Q4: Describe the social structure based on varnas.

Q5: What was Dakshinapatha and why was it significant?

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03. Climates Of India Chapter worksheet

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Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

Q1: What is the main difference between weather and climate?
a) Weather is the average condition over many years, while climate is the short-term condition.
b) Weather is the short-term condition, while climate is the average condition over many years.
c) Weather occurs only in tropical areas, while climate is for the entire planet.
d) Weather and climate are the same thing.


Weather of India

Q2: Which region of India experiences an alpine climate?
a) Western Ghats
b) Himalayan region
c) Ganga Plains
d) Thar Desert

Q3: Which of the following is not a factor affecting India’s climate?
a) Latitude
b) Altitude
c) Longitude
d) Proximity to the sea

Q4: What does the term ‘microclimate’ refer to?
a) A region with a climate similar to the surrounding areas.
b) A small area with a unique climate different from its surrounding areas.
c) A type of tropical climate.
d) A specific seasonal weather pattern.

Q5: Which of the following is a primary characteristic of the Thar Desert?
a) Cold winters with snowfall
b) Hot days with cool nights
c) Tropical wet climate
d) Mild summers and winters

Q6: What is the main reason for the monsoon rains in India?
a) Winds from the Arctic
b) Wind patterns caused by pressure differences between land and sea
c) Heavy snowmelt from the Himalayas
d) Winds from the Bay of Bengal only

Q7: Which climate type is found in the Western Coast of India?
a) Arid climate
b) Tropical wet climate
c) Alpine climate
d) Temperate climate

Coasts of India

Q8: What is the role of the Himalayas in India’s climate?
a) They block cold desert winds from Central Asia.
b) They warm the air in the northern plains.
c) They prevent rainfall in the southern parts.
d) They help control the monsoon winds.

Q9: Which region of India is most affected by the Northeast Monsoon?
a) Western Ghats
b) Deccan Plateau
c) Eastern India and Southern Peninsula
d) Himalayan region

Q10: Which of the following cities experiences a larger range of temperatures between summer and winter?
a) Mumbai
b) Delhi
c) Chennai
d) Kolkata

Fill in the Blanks

Q1: The weather of India is greatly influenced by the __________ system.

Q2: The __________ climate is found in the Himalayan region, where temperatures stay below freezing in the highest peaks.

Q3: __________ is the term for the small area’s unique climate that differs from its surrounding region.

Q4: The __________ Desert has hot days and cool nights, with very little rainfall.

Q5: The __________ Monsoon brings rain to the eastern and southern parts of India during winter.

Q6: The __________ climate in India is ideal for growing rice and spices due to heavy monsoon rainfall.

Q7: The __________ Plateau experiences a semi-arid climate with hot summers and mild winters.

Q8: __________ is the term for the rise in global temperatures caused by the accumulation of greenhouse gases.

Q9: The __________ ranges influence rainfall by blocking moist air coming from the sea.

Q10: __________ refers to the average weather pattern in an area over many years.

Thar Desert

Very Short Answer Questions

Q1: What does the word “monsoon” mean?

Q2: What is a microclimate?

Q3: Which climate is found in the Deccan Plateau?

Q4: What causes the monsoon rains in India?

Q5: Which region has the coldest climate in India?

Short Answer Questions

Q1: What is the difference between weather and climate?

Q2: How does altitude affect India’s climate?

Q3: Why is the Western Ghats important in determining the climate of India?

Q4: What role does latitude play in India’s climate?

Q5: How does proximity to the sea influence the climate?

Match the Following 

(Match Column A with the correct option in Column B)

02. Understanding the weather Chapter worksheet

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Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

Q1: Which layer of the atmosphere is responsible for weather phenomena?
a) Stratosphere
b) Thermosphere
c) Troposphere
d) Mesosphere

Q2: Which instrument is used to measure atmospheric pressure?
a) Thermometer
b) Barometer
c) Hygrometer
d) Anemometer


Pressure Gauge

Q3: What is the unit of measurement for rainfall in a rain gauge?
a) Kilometers
b) Degrees
c) Millimeters
d) Millibars

Q4: Which weather condition is caused by low atmospheric pressure?
a) Snowfall
b) Depression
c) Fog
d) Lightning

Q5: Which of the following instruments is used to measure humidity?
a) Hygrometer
b) Thermometer
c) Barometer
d) Wind Vane
Thermometer

Q6: What is used to measure wind speed?
a) Wind Vane
b) Barometer
c) Anemometer
d) Rain Gauge

Q7: What is the normal atmospheric pressure at sea level?
a) 1000 mb
b) 650 mb
c) 1013 mb
d) 950 mb

Q8: Which state has high humidity, making clothes dry slower?
a) Delhi
b) Jaipur
c) Kochi
d) Shimla

Q9: Which of the following best describes weather?
a) Monthly climate of a region
b) Permanent atmospheric condition
c) Short-term atmospheric condition
d) Long-term rainfall pattern

Q10: Which department in India issues weather warnings?
a) IMD
b) WHO
c) NDRF
d) UNESCO

Fill in the Blanks

Q1: The __________ is the lowest layer of the atmosphere where all weather happens.

Q2: A __________ is used to measure temperature.

Q3: A rain gauge measures __________ in millimeters.

Q4: __________ is the weight of air pressing down on the Earth’s surface.

Q5: The __________ measures wind direction.

Q6: The instrument used to measure wind speed is the __________.

Q7: The __________ measures humidity in the air.

Q8: __________ stations combine instruments to measure all weather elements.

Q9: The mean daily temperature is calculated by adding maximum and minimum temperatures and dividing by __________.

Q10: High humidity __________ the rate of evaporation.


Rain GaugeVery Short Answer Questions 

Q1: What is the standard atmospheric pressure at sea level?

Q2: Which tool is used to measure rainfall?

Q3: Name the instrument used to measure humidity.

Q4: In which Indian city was an AWS set up in 2023 at over 4800 meters?

Q5: What does IMD stand for?

Short Answer Questions 

Q1: Why are weather predictions important?

Q2: What does an anemometer do and how does it work?

Q3: How does atmospheric pressure affect mountaineers?

Q4: What is the role of AWS in weather monitoring?

Q5: How is humidity measured and why is it important?

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01. Geographical Diversity of India Chapter worksheet

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Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

Q1: What is the meaning of the word ‘Himalaya’ in Sanskrit?
a) Frozen peaks
b) Land of snowstorms
c) Abode of snow
d) Cold mountains


Himalayas

Q2: Which of the following is India’s only active volcano?
a) Mount Abu
b) Barren Island
c) Kanchenjunga
d) Deomali

Q3: The Gangetic Plains are considered ideal for agriculture because of:
a) Rocky terrain
b) Mineral-rich soil from rivers
c) Frequent snowfall
d) Presence of deserts

Q4: Which desert festival is celebrated in the Thar region?
a) Diwali
b) Pushkar Mela
c) Losar
d) Pongal

Q5: Which river flows westward into the Arabian Sea instead of eastward into the Bay of Bengal?
a) Godavari
b) Krishna
c) Narmada
d) Kaveri

Q6: What kind of landform is the Peninsular Plateau?
a) Flat desert
b) High mountain
c) Elevated flat land with steep slopes
d) River valley


Peninsular Plateau

Q7: Which Indian region is called a cold desert?
a) Ladakh
b) Sundarbans
c) Sikkim
d) Arunachal Pradesh

Q8: Which Indian mountain range helps stop the spread of the Thar Desert?
a) Himalayas
b) Western Ghats
c) Vindhyas
d) Aravallis

Q9: Which plateau region is known for heavy rainfall and root bridges?
a) Deccan Plateau
b) Bundelkhand Plateau
c) Meghalaya Plateau
d) Malwa Plateau

Q10: Which animal is important for transport and daily life in Ladakh?
a) Tiger
b) Yak
c) Camel
d) Elephant

Fill in the Blanks 

Q1: India is a part of the __________ Subcontinent.

Q2: The highest peaks of the Himalayas are located in the __________ Himalayas.

Q3: The outermost range of the Himalayas is called the __________ Hills.

Q4: The Thar Desert covers states like Rajasthan and __________.

Q5: Ladakh is also called the __________ desert of India.

Q6: __________ and Tapti are the two major west-flowing rivers of India.

Q7: The peacock, India’s national bird, is found in the __________ Plains.

Q8: The Western Ghats are recognized as a __________ World Heritage Site.

Q9: The Sundarbans are known for their __________ forests.

Q10: An __________ is a group or chain of islands.

Very Short Answer Questions 

Q1: What is the approximate length of the Himalayas?

Q2: Name the two island groups of India.

Q3: What is the cleanest village in Asia?

Q4: Which hill stations are found in the Himachal range?

Q5: Which mineral is extracted in Zawar mines of the Aravallis?


Sundarban

Short Answer Questions

Q1: Why are the Himalayas called the ‘Water Tower of Asia’?

Q2: What are some adaptations seen in the Thar Desert region?

Q3: Describe two features of the Peninsular Plateau.

Q4: How are the islands of Andaman and Nicobar ecologically important?

Q5: What makes the Ganga and Brahmaputra rivers culturally special?

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12. Earth, moon, and the Sun Chapter worksheet

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MCQ Questions:

Q1: The Earth rotates on its axis in approximately how many hours?

a) 12 hours

b) 24 hours

c) 48 hours

d) 365 days

Q2: What causes the day and night cycle on Earth?

a) The Earth’s revolution around the Sun

b) The Earth’s rotation on its axis

c) The Sun’s movement across the sky

d) The Moon’s orbit around the Earth

Q3: Which direction does the Earth rotate in?

a) From East to West

b) From West to East

c) From North to South

d) From South to North

Q4: A total solar eclipse occurs when:

a) The Earth moves between the Moon and the Sun

b) The Moon moves between the Earth and the Sun

c) The Sun moves between the Earth and the Moon

d) The Earth moves away from the Sun

Q5: Why do we experience different seasons on Earth?

a) Due to the Earth’s rotation

b) Due to the tilt of the Earth’s axis

c) Due to the Moon’s position

d) Due to the Earth’s distance from the Sun2. Fill in the Blanks:

Q1: The Earth completes one revolution around the Sun in __________ days.

Q2: The Earth’s axis is tilted at an angle of __________ degrees with respect to its orbit.

Q3: The Moon can block sunlight from reaching the Earth, causing a __________ eclipse.

Q4: The Sun rises in the __________ and sets in the __________.

Q5: During a lunar eclipse, the Earth comes between the __________ and the Moon.3. True/False Questions:

Q1: The Earth’s rotation causes the cycle of day and night.

Q2: During a solar eclipse, the Earth moves between the Sun and the Moon.

Q3: The Moon is larger than the Sun, so it can block the Sun’s light completely during a solar eclipse.

Q4: The Sun’s light gets blocked during a lunar eclipse.

Q5: The tilt of the Earth’s axis is responsible for the changing seasons.Very Short Answer Questions:

Q1: What is the cause of the apparent motion of the Sun in the sky?

Q2: Why do we experience different seasons on Earth?

Q3: What is a solar eclipse?

Q4: What is a lunar eclipse?

Q5: In which direction does the Earth rotate?Long Answer Questions:

Q1: Explain the phenomenon of day and night on Earth.

Q2: Describe the process of a solar eclipse and how it occurs.

Q3: What is the effect of the Earth’s tilt on the seasons?

Q4: How does the Earth’s rotation lead to the apparent motion of stars in the sky?

Q5: What are the differences between a solar eclipse and a lunar eclipse?


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11. Light: Shadows and Reflections Chapter worksheet

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 True/False

(a)  The Moon is a luminous object.

(b) Transparent materials allow no light to pass through.

(c) A kaleidoscope forms changing symmetrical patterns using mirrors.

(d) Light can travel through a bent pipe easily.

(e) A plane mirror forms a virtual image.

Fill in the blanks.

(a) Objects that emit their own light are called ___________.

(b) Light travels in a __________ line under normal conditions.

(c) An image formed by a plane mirror is laterally __________.

(d) Opaque objects form the __________ shadows.

(e) A __________ camera forms an inverted image on a screen.

Answer the Following Questions

Q.1. What is a luminous object?

Q.2. Give one example of a translucent material.

Q.3. What is the direction of light travel called?

Q.4. Which device uses two mirrors to see over obstacles?

Q.5. What do we call the left-right reversal in a mirror image?

Q.6. What happens when light falls on a polished or a shiny surface?

Q.7. What is reflection of light?

Q.8. Why we are not able to see the candle flame through a bent pipe?

Q.9. How can we change the path of light?

Q.10. What happens when light falls on a mirror?

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10. Life Processes in Plants Chapter worksheet

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True/False

(i) The food synthesized by the plants is stored as starch.

(ii) Plants take carbon dioxide from the atmosphere mainly through their leaves.

(iii) Only green leaves can perform photosynthesis.

(iv) Starch turns blue-black when tested with iodine.

(v) Phloem carries water and minerals from the soil.

Fill in the Blanks 

(i) In photosynthesis solar energy is captured by the pigment called ____.

(ii) During photosynthesis plants take in ____ and release ____ .

(iii) ____ in plant take in carbon dioxide from the air for photosynthesis.

(iv) ____ are the products of photosynthesis.

(v) Food made by leaves is transported by the __________.

(vi) During respiration, plants use __________ to break down glucose.

Answer the Following Questions

Q.1. From where do plants get raw materials to prepare their food? 

Q.2. What is the ultimate source of energy for all living organisms?

Q.3. What are the other parts of plant where photosynthesis occurs except leaves?

Q.4. What are stomata?

Q.5. What is chlorophyll?

Q.6. What is plant respiration and how is it different from photosynthesis?

Q.7. Why do we boil the leaf in alcohol when we are testing it for starch?

Q.8. What is the role of leaves in food preparation? How is starch tested in a leaf?

Q.9. Describe how water and minerals are transported in plants.

Q.10. How do plants transport food to different parts of the body?


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09. Life Processes in Animals Chapter worksheet

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Q.1. True/False

(i) Digestion of starch starts in the stomach.

(ii) The tongue helps in mixing food with saliva.

(iii) The gall bladder temporarily stores bile.

(iv) The ruminants bring back swallowed grass into their mouth and chew it for some time. 

(v) We chew the food with the teeth and break it down mechanically into small pieces. 

(vi) Large intestine receives digested and absorbed food. 

Q.2. Fill in the blanks.

(i) The main steps of nutrition in humans are ____, ____, ____, ____ and ____.

(ii) The largest gland in the human body is ____.

(iii) The stomach releases hydrochloric acid and ____ juices which act on food.

(iv) The inner wall of the small intestine has many finger-like outgrowths called ____.

(v) Amoeba digests its food in the food ____.

​(vi) We chew the food with the ____ and break it down mechanically into small pieces.

Answer the following Question

Q.3. Where are fats digested in the body?
Q.4. What kills bacteria that enter along with the juices to act?
Q.5. Where are faeces formed in the human body?
Q.6. Where food is absorbed in our body?

Q.7. Where faeces are stored?

Q.8. What does saliva do to food in our mouth?

Q.9. What is rumen?

Q.10. What does animal nutrition include?

Q.11. What are the different modes of feeding in animals?

Q.12. What are ruminant animals?

Q.13. What do pancreatic juices digest?

Q.14. What do you mean by rumination? 

Q.15. What are the main steps involved in the process of respiration in animals? 

08. Measurement Of Time and Motion Chapter worksheet

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Q.1. True or False

(i) The SI unit of speed is kilometre per hour.

(ii) Candle clocks were used to measure time in ancient India.

(iii) In non-uniform motion, the speed of the object remains the same.

(iv) All pendulums of the same length have the same time period at the same location.

(v) Distance is measured in metres and time in seconds.

Q.2. Fill in the blanks.
(i)  The metallic ball is called the ____ of the pendulum.

(ii) The symbols of all units are written in ____.

(iii) The time taken by the pendulum to complete one oscillation is called its ____.

(iv) One microsecond is one ____ of a second.

(v) A nanosecond is one ____ of a second.

(vi) The distance-time graph for the motion of an object moving with a constant speed is a ____.

Answer the following Questions 

Q.3. Give an example of oscillatory motion.
Q.4. What is uniform motion?

Q.5. An object moving along a straight line with a constant speed is said to be in uniform motion.


Q.6. What is distance-time graph?
Q.7. What is oscillatory motion?

Q.8. What is non-uniform motion?
Q.9. What is the basic unit of speed?

Q.10.  A simple pendulum takes 32 s to complete 20 oscillations. What is the time period of the pendulum?

Q.11. When pendulum is said to have one complete oscillation?

Q.12. Explain how in ancient time a day, a month and a year were measured?
Q.13. The distance between two stations is 240 km. A train takes 4 hours to cover this distance. Calculate the speed of the train.

Q.14. Salma takes 15 minutes from her house to reach her school on a bicycle. If the bicycle has a speed of 2 m/s, calculate the distance between her house and the school.

Q.15. What is speedometer?

Q.16. What are quartz clocks?

07. Heat Transfer in nature Chapter worksheet

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Q.1. True/False

(i) Metals are poor conductors of heat.

(i) Land breeze occurs during the night.

(i) Dark-colored clothes absorb less heat than light-colored clothes.

(i) Water vapor released by plants is called transpiration.

(i) Radiation requires air or water to transfer heat.

Q.2. Fill in the blanks.

(i)  The hotness of an object is determined by its ____.

(ii) Temperature is measured in degree ____.

(iii) A cold steel spoon is dipped in a cup of hot milk. It transfers heat to its other end by the process of ____.

(vi) Dark colored clothes are preferred during ____.

(v) Poor conductors are known as ____.

Answer the following Questions 

Q.3. Does the transfer of heat by radiation require any medium?

Q.4. What is the concern associated with the use of mercury thermometers?

Q.5. How water get heated when kept on flame?

Q.6. Which device is used to measure temperature?

Q.7. How does heat flow from one object to another?

Q.8. Do all hot bodies radiate heat?

Q.9. How does heat transfer in solids?

Q.10. What is Conduction?

Q.11. Explain the process of conduction with an example.

Q.12. What is convection and how does it affect coastal areas?

Q.13. Describe radiation and give two real-life applications.

Q.14. How does the water cycle help in redistributing water on Earth?

Q.15. What are ice stupas and how do they help conserve water in Ladakh?


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