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──────────────────────────────────────────────────────── IN-TEXT QUESTIONS ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Question: “Do we find patterns among the stars just for fun or is there some use of these patterns?” Answer: • Long ago, people used star patterns (constellations) to help find directions when traveling. • Sailors and travelers could recognize these patterns in the night sky and use them to navigate. … Read more
──────────────────────────────────────────────────────── IN-TEXT QUESTIONS ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Question: “What will happen if the Sun is not visible for a few days? (1) We may have to depend on artificial lighting during the day. (2) … (3) …” Answer (sample ideas): • If there is no sunlight, plants cannot make food and might start to weaken. • We would … Read more
──────────────────────────────────────────────────────── IN-TEXT QUESTIONS ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Question: “Which characteristics help you in differentiating yourself from a car? For instance, a car does not grow. Does it mean it is non-living?” Answer: • We can grow and breathe on our own, but a car cannot. • Because a car does not grow, breathe, or show other living features, … Read more
──────────────────────────────────────────────────────── IN-TEXT QUESTIONS ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Question: “A small amount of puffed rice is mixed with chana dal. Can you think of separating the mixture by any method other than handpicking?” Answer: • Yes, we can use winnowing if there is a gentle breeze or we can blow air. Puffed rice is lighter and will blow away, … Read more
──────────────────────────────────────────────────────── IN-TEXT QUESTIONS ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Question: “What observations can you make about your food from the data collected in Table 3.1? Do you eat the same kind of food in every meal or do your choices vary? Compare your list with those prepared by your friends. Find similarities and differences in the food consumed by you … Read more
LET’S EXPLORE (Page 174) Question: Why is a city like Kolkata, Chennai or Mumbai more complex and diverse than a village or a town? Answer: A city like Kolkata, Chennai, or Mumbai is more complex and diverse because it has many different kinds of people living together. In a city, people have different jobs, speak … Read more
Question 1: Do you know the term for a society where people select their leaders? How do you think people can benefit from such a situation? What could happen if they live under leaders that they did not choose? Write your thoughts in a paragraph of 100–150 words. Answer: Yes, a society where people select … Read more
Let us think and reflect (a) ‘Unlike other children’ means that Ila was different. (b) What could Ila have felt when she could not join others in things they did? Answer: She might have felt sad and left out. (c) Ila could not draw figures on the slate because she could not use her hands … Read more
Let us discuss What has Bharat always been known for? Answer: Bharat has always been known as a land of wise and heroic individuals. What is attractive about Bharat? Answer: Bharat’s rich and diverse culture is attractive to many people. What is special about the fact that the people live here in unison? Answer: It … Read more