SCIENCE
D. Name two for each of the following:
i) Vegetables
Carrot
Cabbage
ii) Fruits
Mango
Apple
iii) Cereals
Rice
Wheat
iv) Pulses
Gram
Lentil
v) Spices
Turmeric
Clove
vi) Climbers
Money Plant
Grapevine
vii) Shrubs
Rose
Hibiscus
viii) Dry Fruits
Almond
Cashew Nut
ix) Juicy Fruits
Orange
Watermelon
x) Weak Stems
Pumpkin
Bottle Gourd
E. Answer the following:
i) What are the different types of plants?
Answer: Herbs, shrubs, trees, climbers and creepers are the different types of plants.
ii) What are the functions of stem and roots?
Answer: Roots absorb water and fix the plant in the soil. Stem supports the plant and carries water and food to different parts.
iii) What are some foods we get from plants?
Answer: We get fruits, vegetables, cereals, pulses, spices and oils from plants.
iv) How are spices useful?
Answer: Spices add flavour and aroma to food.
v) How are plants useful?
Answer: Plants provide us food, oxygen, medicines, wood and fibres.
vi) What are fibre plants?
Answer: Plants that provide fibres used to make clothes and ropes are called fibre plants.
vii) Why are Tulsi and Neem known as medicinal plants?
Answer: They are used to cure diseases and infections.
viii) How are plants used for decoration? Give two examples.
Answer: Plants are used for decoration in homes and gardens. Examples: Rose and Marigold.
ix) What are wild animals?
Answer: Animals that live in forests are called wild animals.
x) Why are tigers and elephants killed?
Answer: Tigers are killed for their skin and elephants for their tusks.
SOCIAL STUDIES
A. Write one-word answers:
Who makes the plan of the house?
Answer: ArchitectWho lays electric wires, plugs, lights and fans in the house?
Answer: ElectricianWhich houses can withstand harsh storms?
Answer: Stilt HousesWhere is the biggest igloo in the world?
Answer: CanadaWho guards our neighbourhood from thieves?
Answer: PolicemanWhen do you celebrate Lohri?
Answer: JanuaryWhere is Onam celebrated?
Answer: KeralaWhat is the festival of light?
Answer: DiwaliWhat is the sacred month of Muslims?
Answer: RamadanName one famous mosque of India.
Answer: Jama MasjidWhere is Pongal celebrated?
Answer: Tamil NaduWhat is the festival of colours?
Answer: HoliWhat is the main festival of West Bengal?
Answer: Durga PujaWhere do Christians go for worship?
Answer: ChurchWhat is the holy book of Hindus?
Answer: Bhagavad Gita
B. Define the following:
Nuclear Family:
A family consisting of parents and their children.
Occupation:
The work done by a person to earn a living.
Kutcha House:
A house made of mud, straw and bamboo.
Pucca House:
A house made of bricks, cement and concrete.
Fire Engine:
A vehicle used to extinguish fire.
Harvest Festivals:
Festivals celebrated after harvesting crops.
Holy Book:
A religious book followed by people of a religion.
Victory:
Success in a competition or battle.
C. What do you call these relatives?
Your mother's mother – Grandmother
Your father's father – Grandfather
Your mother's sister – Aunt
Your mother's father – Grandfather
Your father's mother – Grandmother
Your father's sister – Aunt
D. Answer these questions:
1. Why do houses in mountains have sloping roofs?
Answer: To allow rainwater and snow to slide down easily.
2. Who is there in a hospital?
Answer: Doctors, nurses and patients.
3. During which festival do people dance to the beats of drums?
Answer: Bihu Festival.
4. Write the names of any four holy books.
Answer: Bhagavad Gita, Quran, Bible, Guru Granth Sahib.
5. Name four places of worship.
Answer: Temple, Mosque, Church, Gurudwara.
6. How can we help our parents?
Answer: We can help by obeying them and assisting in household work.
7. Name three types of buildings.
Answer: Residential buildings, Educational buildings and Commercial buildings.
8. Why do we celebrate Dussehra?
Answer: Dussehra celebrates the victory of good over evil and Lord Rama's victory over Ravana.
Project Work (A-4 Size Cardboard):
Draw or paste pictures of neighbourhood places.
Draw Kutcha House and Pucca House.
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