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by classklap SOCIAL STUDIES WORKBOOK - TERM 2 ALPINE SERIES L 4 Name: ___________________________________ Section: ________________ Roll No.: _________ School: __________________________________ PNC_G4_SST_T2_WB_QC4.indb 1 3/31/2020 5:47:25 PM

Lesson Name Page No. 1) Philanthropists of Sangam Age 1 2) Physical Features of Tamil Nadu 7 3) Transport 15 22 Term Project PNC_G4_SST_T2_WB_QC4.indb 2 3/31/2020 5:47:26 PM

Lesson 1: Philanthropists of Sangam Age Concept Map Guess the Philanthropists Showed Showed Valued people Rewarded kindness kindness Adhiyaman skilled people towards nature towards animals _______________ _______________ _______________ PNC_G4_SST_T2_WB_QC4.indb 1 1 3/31/2020 5:47:28 PM

Remembering Multiple Choice Questions (1M per question) 1) How many famous philanthropists were there during the Sangam Age? [     ] (A) seven (B) five (C) six (D) eight 2) Who ruled over Thottimalai? [     ] (A) Valvil Ori (B) Aay (C) Nalli (D) Adhiyaman 3) Which of the following would you associate with Pegan? [     ] (A) (B) (C) (D) Fill in the Blanks (1M per question) 4) ‘Vil’ means _____________. 5) Adhiyaman ruled over the hilly region called ___________________ in the Dharmapuri district. 6) ___________ ruled over the hilly region in the Pothigai Hills. 2 3/31/2020 5:47:37 PM PNC_G4_SST_T2_WB_QC4.indb 2

Write ‘True’ or ‘False’ (1M per question) 7) Cheras, Cholas and Pandyas were called the Moovendhars. [     ] 8) Nedumudi kari ruled over the Namakkal district.  [     ] 9) Pari offered his golden chariot to help a jasmine climber grow.  [     ] Very Short Answer Questions (1M per question) Name the following: 10) The Tamil poetess who was given the gooseberry by a ruler Ans. ________________________________________________________________________________ 11) The age when the seven famous philanthropists ruled over the hilly regions Ans. ________________________________________________________________________________ Understanding Very Short Answer Questions (1M per question) 12) Which region did Pari rule over? Ans. ________________________________________________________________________________ 13) What was Valvil Ori famous for? (Textbook, Pg. 105) Ans. ________________________________________________________________________________ Short Answer Questions (3M per question) 14) Write about Sangam literature. (Textbook, Pg. 105) Ans. ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ Philanthropists of Sangam Age 3 PNC_G4_SST_T2_WB_QC4.indb 3 3/31/2020 5:47:38 PM

15) What did the Moovendhars do when they could not win battles against Pari? (Textbook, Pg. 105) Ans. ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ Long Answer Question (4M per question) 16) Why did Adhiyaman give the gooseberry to Avvaiyar? (Textbook, Pg. 105) Ans. ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ Application Short Answer Questions (3M per question) 17) Imagine that you are a skilled classical dancer in the Sangam Age. Which ruler and region would you go to for rewards and why? Ans. ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ 4 3/31/2020 5:47:40 PM PNC_G4_SST_T2_WB_QC4.indb 4

18) Suraj lives in an area where there are no plants or trees. What can he do to get plants and trees in his neighbourhood and make the area green? Ans. ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ Long Answer Question (4M per question) 19) Reema passes a dog who is getting wet in the rain and shivering. How can she help the dog? Why is it important to help the plants and animals around us? Ans. ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ Higher Order Thinking Skills (H.O.T.S.) Short Answer Question (3M per question) 20) Find out the meaning of the word ‘deforestation’. How do you think it affects the environment? Ans. ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ Philanthropists of Sangam Age 5 PNC_G4_SST_T2_WB_QC4.indb 5 3/31/2020 5:47:42 PM

Long Answer Question (4M per question) 21) List down any four qualities that you think a philanthropist must have. Give reasons for your answer. Ans. ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ Activity 22) Collect information on other philanthropists and their work, and write about them below. You can also paste their pictures. 6 3/31/2020 5:47:43 PM PNC_G4_SST_T2_WB_QC4.indb 6

Lesson 2: Physical Features of Tamil Nadu Concept Map Neighbouring states 1. Karnataka 2. __________________ 3. __________________ Tamil Landscape Nadu 1. Mountains 2. Plains Climate 3. __________________ tropical 4. __________________ PNC_G4_SST_T2_WB_QC4.indb 7 7 3/31/2020 5:47:45 PM

Remembering Multiple Choice Questions (1M per question) 1) Which of the following plateaus is not in Tamil Nadu? [     ] (A) Bharamahal Plateau (B) Coimbatore Plateau (C) Madurai Plateau (D) Marwar Plateau 2) Which of the following waterfalls is in Tamil Nadu? [     ] (A) Jog Falls (B) Suruli Falls (C) Hebbe Falls (D) Lodh Falls 3) When does Tamil Nadu receive rainfall from the North-East monsoon? [     ] (A) January (B) December (C) May (D) June Fill in the Blanks (1M per question) 4) Tamil Nadu experiences hot and __________ weather. 5) Tamil Nadu often faces __________ if the monsoon fails. 6) The Pichavaram mangrove forest is located near ________________ in Tamil Nadu. Write ‘True’ or ‘False’ (1M per question) 7) Tamil Nadu is the fifth largest state in India. [     ] 8) The Pulicat lake is situated at the northern end of Tamil Nadu. [     ] 9) Tamil Nadu has rich flora and fauna. [     ] Very Short Answer Questions (1M per question) Name the following: 10) The hills where the Western Ghats and the Eastern Ghats meet Ans. ________________________________________________________________________________ 8 3/31/2020 5:47:46 PM PNC_G4_SST_T2_WB_QC4.indb 8

11) The place where the Courtallam waterfalls is located Ans. ________________________________________________________________________________ Understanding Very Short Answer Questions (1M per question) 12) In which kind of forest do the trees shed their leaves during the dry season? Ans. ________________________________________________________________________________ 13) What kind of climate does Tamil Nadu experience from March to May? Ans. ________________________________________________________________________________ Short Answer Questions (3M per question) 14) Name the states that Tamil Nadu shares boundary with. (Textbook, Pg. 114) Ans. ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ 15) Name the waterfalls in Tamil Nadu. (Textbook, Pg. 114) Ans. ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ 16) What are the different landscapes of Tamil Nadu? (Textbook, Pg. 114) Ans. ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ Physical Features of Tamil Nadu 9 PNC_G4_SST_T2_WB_QC4.indb 9 3/31/2020 5:47:48 PM

________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ 17) What are the different plains in Tamil Nadu? Name them. (Textbook, Pg. 114) Ans. ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ Long Answer Questions (4M per question) 18) Describe the climate of Tamil Nadu. (Textbook, Pg. 114) Ans. ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ 19) Differentiate between evergreen forests and deciduous forests. (Textbook, Pg. 114) Ans. Evergreen forests Deciduous forests 10 3/31/2020 5:47:49 PM PNC_G4_SST_T2_WB_QC4.indb 10

Application Short Answer Questions (3M per question) 20) Dhruv visited a sanctuary where he saw a flower that blossoms once every twelve years. Which flower did he see? Why do you think this flower is protected in a sanctuary? Ans. ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ 21) Read what Peter is telling his cousin about his recent trip. Which waterfalls did he visit? Write two features of the waterfalls. The waterfalls were in Dharmapuri, on the River Cauvery. Ans. ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ Physical Features of Tamil Nadu 11 PNC_G4_SST_T2_WB_QC4.indb 11 3/31/2020 5:47:51 PM

Long Answer Question (4M per question) 22) Ashu went to the second longest urban beach in the world and clicked these pictures. She also observed some garbage on the beach. Which beach did she visit? What can Ashu do to make sure that people do not dirty the beach? Ans. ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ Higher Order Thinking Skills (H.O.T.S.) Short Answer Question (3M per question) 23) On the given political map of India, mark and label the states that Tamil Nadu shares a boundary with. 12 3/31/2020 5:47:59 PM PNC_G4_SST_T2_WB_QC4.indb 12

Ans. Long Answer Question (4M per question) 24) This year, many districts in Tamil Nadu faced a drought. Using the internet, find out how this affected the people living in these districts. Make a plan and write what people can do when there is not enough water. Ans. ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ Physical Features of Tamil Nadu 13 PNC_G4_SST_T2_WB_QC4.indb 13 3/31/2020 5:48:01 PM

Activity 25) Make a list of the different physical features of your area. You can take the help of adults at home. Write a paragraph explaining how these physical features affect your life. Hint: Describe the weather, the availability of water and the different kinds of vegetables and fruits that grow there. 14 3/31/2020 5:48:02 PM PNC_G4_SST_T2_WB_QC4.indb 14

Lesson 3: Transport Concept Map Modes of Transport ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ PNC_G4_SST_T2_WB_QC4.indb 15 15 3/31/2020 5:48:04 PM

Remembering Multiple Choice Questions (1M per question) 1) Which of the following cities is connected by the Golden Quadrilateral? [     ] (A) Lucknow (B) Mumbai (C) Patna (D) Meerut 2) In which year did the Chennai Metro Rail start?  [     ] (A) 2010 (B) 2006 (C) 2018 (D) 2015 3) Which of the following is an example of waterways? [     ] (A) (B) (C) (D) Fill in the Blanks (1M per question) 4) NH44 runs from _________________ to Kanniyakumari. 5) ________ transport is the fastest way to travel. 6) _______________ are used for short distances and in hilly regions like Haridwar. Write ‘True’ or ‘False’ (1M per question) 7) BRTS is a high-quality boat-based transit system. [     ] 8) Tamil Nadu is the only state in India that has five major ports. [     ] 9) Boats are widely used for fishing in Tamil Nadu. [     ] 16 PNC_G4_SST_T2_WB_QC4.indb 16 3/31/2020 5:48:15 PM

Very Short Answer Questions (1M per question) Name the following: 10) The city with the first modern rapid transit system in India Ans. ________________________________________________________________________________ 11) The largest bus terminus in Asia Ans. ________________________________________________________________________________ Short Answer Questions (3M per question) 12) Define transport. (Textbook, Pg. 122) Ans. ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ 13) List the different modes of transport. (Textbook, Pg. 122) Ans. ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ Understanding Very Short Answer Questions (1M per question) 14) How many international airports does Tamil Nadu have? Ans. ________________________________________________________________________________ 15) Where in Tamil Nadu was one of the earliest railway stations built? Ans. ________________________________________________________________________________ Transport 17 PNC_G4_SST_T2_WB_QC4.indb 17 3/31/2020 5:48:16 PM

Short Answer Questions (3M per question) 16) What is air transport? What is used for air transport? (Textbook, Pg. 122) Ans. ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ 17) Write any three advantages of transport. (Textbook, Pg. 122) Ans. ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ Long Answer Question (4M per question) 18) Describe railways. Name any two major rail links from Tamil Nadu. (Textbook, Pg. 122) Ans. ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ 18 3/31/2020 5:48:18 PM PNC_G4_SST_T2_WB_QC4.indb 18

Application Short Answer Questions (3M per question) 19) Look at the given pictures. How do you think the transport system helps the agricultural sector? Ans. ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ 20) Smita is travelling from Mumbai to Delhi. What are the different modes of transportation that she can take to reach Delhi? Ans. ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ Transport 19 PNC_G4_SST_T2_WB_QC4.indb 19 3/31/2020 5:48:24 PM

Long Answer Question (4M per question) 21) The given picture shows a steam engine. Write a note on how much the Indian railways have changed since steam engines stopped being used. Ans. ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ Higher Order Thinking Skills (H.O.T.S.) Short Answer Question (3M per question) 22) Which mode of transport would you use to travel to different parts of Tamil Nadu? Give reasons for your answer. Ans. ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ 20 PNC_G4_SST_T2_WB_QC4.indb 20 3/31/2020 5:48:26 PM

Long Answer Question (4M per question) 23) With the help of your family and the internet, find out how the different modes of transportation affect the environment. Ans. ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ Activity 24) Find out the names of any four international airports in India. Write one special feature about each of them. Transport 21 PNC_G4_SST_T2_WB_QC4.indb 21 3/31/2020 5:48:28 PM

Term Project Create your own travel plan! You will need the following. • chart paper • sketch pens • pictures of different modes of transportation (optional) Follow the given steps. 1. p ick two destinations. One should be very far away (in another city) and one should be closer (in the same city). 2. draw two pictures on the chart paper – one should depict the far-off destination, while the other should depict the nearer one. 3. decide your travel plan to reach both these places. 4. paste or draw pictures of the transportation you will take to reach the destinations. 5. d ecorate your chart using pictures of places you might see on the way. (Hint: If you are taking a bus, draw a road. If you are taking an airplane, show the different countries or states that you would like to fly over.) 22 3/31/2020 5:48:29 PM PNC_G4_SST_T2_WB_QC4.indb 22