Passport-G4-Workbook-Social Studies-Part2

SOCIAL STUDIES 2 WORKBOOK - PART Class 4 Name: ___________________________________ Section: ________________ Roll No.: _________ School: __________________________________ NR_BGM_Passport-G4-Workbook-Social Studies-Part2_text.pdf 1 1/12/2018 9:44:05 AM

Preface IMAX partners with schools, supporting them with learning materials and processes that are all crafted to work together as an interconnected system to drive learning. IMAX presents the latest version of the Passport series – updated and revised after considering the perceptive feedback and comments shared by our experienced reviewers and users. Designed specifically for CBSE schools, the Passport series endeavours to be faithful to the spirit of the National Curriculum Framework (NCF) 2005. Therefore, our books strive to ensure inclusiveness in terms of gender and diversity in representation, catering to the heterogeneous Indian classroom. The NCF 2005 advocates the creation of age-appropriate and easily relatable content that ensures that students can perceive social realities while imbibing the values of the Indian constitution and human rights. The NCF also recommends the use of graphics, illustrations and pictures to help students to engage with concepts and ideas better. These objectives are integrated in the Passport Social Studies textbooks and workbooks to provide a holistic learning experience to students. The key features of the Passport Social Studies books are as follows:  A rrangement of concepts based on the RUAH model based on Bloom’s Taxonomy  Character- and dialogue-based introductions to concepts to ground Social Studies concepts in reality to make them relatable to students  Visually engaging formats for the organisation and presentation of information  In-text activities to assist memorisation and understanding  Subject-related vocabulary building in every lesson  Use of timelines and historical maps to help students to develop timeline, map and globe skills  U se of maps and scenario-based questions in the workbooks  Integration of values and life skills  Promotes awareness and personal responsibility through dialogue and enquiry about the world around us Overall, the IMAX Passport series aims to enhance social, cultural and analytical skills for the intuitive and harmonious growth of an individual in an interconnected and independent global community. – The Authors NR_BGM_Passport-G4-Workbook-Social Studies-Part2_text.pdf 2 1/12/2018 9:44:05 AM

Workbook Features I Remember I Understand Recollecting critical information Engaging with the ‘how’ and related to the ‘who’, ‘what’, ‘why’ of the concept ‘when’ and ‘where’ of the concept I Explore (H.O.T.S.) Extending the application of the I Apply concept to more advanced and Applying the understanding of challenging questions that meet the concept to questions related the criteria of higher order to real-life scenarios thinking skills NR_BGM_Passport-G4-Workbook-Social Studies-Part2_text.pdf 3 1/12/2018 9:44:06 AM

Contents Class 4 7 Plateaus and Highlands of India 7.1 The Deccan Plateau and the Central Highlands���������������������������������.................1 8 The Western Desert 8.1 Life in the Western Desert������������������������������������������������������������������������.................6 9 The Coastal Plains and The Islands of India 9.1 The Coastal Plains and The Islands������������������������������������������������������.................10 10 Natural Resources: Forests and Soil 10.1 Natural Resources: Forests��������������������������������������������������������������������.................15 10.2 Natural Resources: Soil��������������������������������������������������������������������������.................19 11 Some Famous Kingdoms of India 11.1 S ome Powerful Dynasties of India��������������������������������������������������������.................24 11.2 The Mughal Empire��������������������������������������������������������������������������������.................28 12 Laws, Rights and Duties 12.1 T he Indian Constitution��������������������������������������������������������������������������.................33 NR_BGM_Passport-G4-Workbook-Social Studies-Part2_text.pdf 4 1/12/2018 9:44:06 AM

Lesson Plateaus and Highlands of India 7 Concept 7.1: The Deccan Plateau and the Central Highlands I Remember Multiple Choice Questions 1) Which is the largest region of India? [    ] (A) The Northern Mountains (B) The Southern Plateau (C) The Eastern Plains (D) The Western Desert 2) Which city is not a part of the Southern Plateau? [     ] (A) Hyderabad, Telangana (B) Pune, Maharashtra (C) Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh (D) Nainital, Uttarakhand Fill in the Blanks 3) The River _____________ that flows through the Southern Plateau divides the region into the Central Highlands and the Deccan Plateau. 4) The Southern Plateau is _____________ in shape. Very Short Answer Questions 5) What is to the north of the Southern Plateau? Ans. ____________________________________________________________________________________ 6) In which region are the rivers Chambal, Betwa and Son located? Ans. ____________________________________________________________________________________ Short Answer Question 7) Define ‘highland’. Ans. ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ 1 NR_BGM_Passport-G4-Workbook-Social Studies-Part2_text.pdf 5 1/12/2018 9:44:06 AM

I Understand Match the following Column A Column B 8) Deccan Plateau a) meets the Arabian Sea 9) Central Highlands b) south of the Satpura range 10) Godavari  c) north of the River Narmada 11) Narmada d) meets the Bay of Bengal Ans. ____________________________________________________________________________________ Short Answer Questions 12) Mark the Central Highlands on the map of India. Also, make a legend for the map. Ans. 2 1/12/2018 9:44:06 AM NR_BGM_Passport-G4-Workbook-Social Studies-Part2_text.pdf 6

13) Why are there many waterfalls in the Deccan Plateau? Name one waterfall located in the Deccan Plateau. Ans. ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ Long Answer Question 14) Write a note on the Deccan Plateau. Ans. ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ I Apply Multiple Choice Questions 15) Rashi is going on an educational tour to a steel factory. Which of the following places might she be going to? [    ] (A) Jaisalmer (B) Bokaro (C) Ladakh (D) Darjeeling 16) If you visit a forest in the Southern Plateau, which of the following animals are you likely to find? [   ] (A) (B) (C) (D) Plateaus and Highlands of India 3 NR_BGM_Passport-G4-Workbook-Social Studies-Part2_text.pdf 7 1/12/2018 9:44:06 AM

Short Answer Questions 17) If you visit the Southern Plateau, which kind of climate will you experience? Also, describe the type of trees you may find there. Ans. ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ 18) Imagine you are visiting the river Narmada in Madhya Pradesh in August. Describe how the climate will change if you move towards the south from there. Ans. ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ Long Answer Question 19) Meher visited a place which lies between the Aravalli hills and the Vindhya hills. There he saw many people working in the cotton fields. Based on this information, answer the following questions: a) Which region did he visit? b) In which state do you think this place is? c) Why do you think that region is suitable for growing cotton? d) Name one river that he might have seen or crossed. Ans. ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ 4 1/12/2018 9:44:06 AM NR_BGM_Passport-G4-Workbook-Social Studies-Part2_text.pdf 8

I Explore (H.O.T.S.) Long Answer Question 20) Is the Deccan Plateau suitable for the cotton industry? What are the factors that influence the setting up of a cotton factory in this region? Hints: • What kind of soil is good for cotton? • What are the other resources needed for the cultivation of cotton? • What are the resources needed for an industry? • How does the climate of a place affect industries? Ans. ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ Plateaus and Highlands of India 5 NR_BGM_Passport-G4-Workbook-Social Studies-Part2_text.pdf 9 1/12/2018 9:44:06 AM

Lesson The Western Desert 8 Concept 8.1: Life in the Western Desert I Remember Multiple Choice Questions 1) In which part of India is the Great Indian Desert located? [     ] (A) Northeastern (B) Northwestern (C) Southeastern (D) Southwestern 2) Which city is located in the Thar Desert? [     ] (A) Jamshedpur (B) Jodhpur (C) Jangipur (D) Jabalpur Fill in the Blanks 3) ______________ carried sand from different places and deposited it in the Thar Desert. 4) The ___________________________ is to the south-west of the Great Indian Desert. Very Short Answer Questions 5) What is the other name for the Great Indian Desert? Ans. ____________________________________________________________________________________ 6) Name a famous hill station in the Aravalli Hills. Ans. ____________________________________________________________________________________ Short Answer Question 7) Define ‘desert’. Give one example. Ans. ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ 6 1/12/2018 9:44:06 AM NR_BGM_Passport-G4-Workbook-Social Studies-Part2_text.pdf 10

I Understand Write True or False 8) Sand dunes are mounds of sand which are formed by the wind.  [      ] 9) Most plants in a desert grow around sand dunes.  [      ] 10) The Thar Desert remains hot throughout the year.  [      ] 11) An oasis is a place where some underground minerals rise up and get [     ] collected at the surface.  Short Answer Questions 12) Why does an oasis look greener than other parts of the desert? Ans. ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ 13) Explain the climate of the Great Indian Desert. Ans. ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ Long Answer Question 14) Why does the Thar Desert receive scanty rainfall? Ans. ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ The Western Desert 7 NR_BGM_Passport-G4-Workbook-Social Studies-Part2_text.pdf 11 1/12/2018 9:44:07 AM

I Apply [    ] Multiple Choice Questions 15) Which of the following animals is NOT found in the Thar desert? (A)  (B)  (C)  (D)  16) Which of the following groups of people are called ‘nomads’? [    ] (A) (B) (C) (D) Short Answer Questions 17) Why is ‘bajre ki roti’ a popular food item in the Thar Desert? Ans. ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ 18) Which tree would be found in a desert − neem or cactus? Why? Ans. ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ 8 1/12/2018 9:44:07 AM NR_BGM_Passport-G4-Workbook-Social Studies-Part2_text.pdf 12

Long Answer Question 19) Label the different body parts of the camel that makes it a ‘unique desert animal’. Also, explain how those body parts help the camel to survive in the desert. Ans. Body part Function I Explore (H.O.T.S.) Long Answer Question 20) Have you seen water getting wasted? How? Do you think there is a need to conserve water? Can you think of ways in which rainwater can be stored for later use? Ans. ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ The Western Desert 9 NR_BGM_Passport-G4-Workbook-Social Studies-Part2_text.pdf 13 1/12/2018 9:44:07 AM

The Coastal Plains and the Lesson 9 Islands of India Concept 9.1: The Coastal Plains and The Islands I Remember Multiple Choice Questions 1) The Andaman and Nicobar Islands are in the: [     ] (A) Arabian Sea (B) Mediterranean Sea (C) Indian Ocean (D) Bay of Bengal 2) Which of the following is bordered by the Coastal Plains? [     ] (A) Deccan Plateau (B) Andaman and Nicobar islands (C) Lakshadweep islands (D) Malwa Plateau Fill in the Blanks 3) The ________________________________ islands are in the Arabian Sea. 4) The islands that are off the ___________________________________________ are called the Andaman and Nicobar islands. Very Short Answer Questions 5) Which group of islands have 349 islands? Ans. ____________________________________________________________________________________ 6) Which part of the Coastal Plains meet the Arabian Sea? Ans. ____________________________________________________________________________________ Short Answer Question 7) Define ‘coastal plains’. Ans. ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ 10 1/12/2018 9:44:07 AM NR_BGM_Passport-G4-Workbook-Social Studies-Part2_text.pdf 14

I Understand Circle the Correct Word 8) The Western Coastal Plains get less / more rain than the Eastern Coastal Plains. 9) The soil of the deltas is soft / hard. 10) The Western Coastal Plains are broader / narrower than the Eastern Coastal Plains. 11) Islands are covered by forests / cities. Short Answer Questions 12) On the given map of India, mark the coastal plains where rivers flow swiftly. Also, make a legend for the map. Ans. The Coastal Plains and the Islands of India 11 NR_BGM_Passport-G4-Workbook-Social Studies-Part2_text.pdf 15 1/12/2018 9:44:07 AM

13) Briefly explain the vegetation and climate of islands. Ans. ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ Long Answer Question 14) Why do the Eastern Coastal Plains have many deltas and fewer ports? Ans. ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ I Apply [      ] Multiple Choice Questions 15) Identify the animal in the following picture.  (A) Toad (B) Frog C) Lizard (D) Turtle 12 1/12/2018 9:44:07 AM NR_BGM_Passport-G4-Workbook-Social Studies-Part2_text.pdf 16

16) Which among the following trees is found along a coast? [      ] (A) (B) fir banana (C) (D) sugarcane apple Short Answer Questions 17) Why do you think salt is collected from the coastal plains? Ans. ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ 18) If you visit a town in the coastal plains, which clothes will you carry along? Why? Ans. ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ Long Answer Question 19) During the summer vacations, Rashi went with her family to Puri, a coastal city in Odisha, whereas Meher went to Tarkarli, a coastal village in Maharashtra. Rashi called Meher. Fill in the blanks to complete their conversation. Ans. Rashi: (in an excited tone). I saw the ____________________________________. Which sea did you see? Meher: The___________________________________. I can see many hills of the ___________ _____________________________________ from here. Can you see any hills? The Coastal Plains and the Islands of India 13 NR_BGM_Passport-G4-Workbook-Social Studies-Part2_text.pdf 17 1/12/2018 9:44:07 AM

Rashi: ____________________________________________________________________________. Meher: We were watching the sunset from the banks of the River _________ yesterday. Rashi: We visited the place where the River Bhargavi met the sea. It had a big ___________________________ near the sea. Meher: Which river do you think would be flowing more swiftly? Rashi: ____________________________________________________________________________. Meher: Have you been to any ports yet? We will be going to see a __________________________ port tomorrow. Rashi: We do not have many ports here. Meher: Ohh. Enjoy your holidays! I Explore (H.O.T.S.) Long Answer Question 20) Identify if this place is an island or a plateau. What are the various ways of reaching this place? What basic preparations are needed to visit it? Ans. ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ 14 1/12/2018 9:44:07 AM NR_BGM_Passport-G4-Workbook-Social Studies-Part2_text.pdf 18

Natural Resources: Lesson 10 Forests and Soil Concept 10.1: Natural Resources: Forests I Remember Multiple Choice Questions 1) Which of the following is made from wood? [    ] (A) tube light (B) eraser (C) shirt (D) paper 2) Which of the following is NOT a natural resource? [    ] (A) air (B) plastic (C) water (D) sunlight Fill in the Blanks 3) A _____________________________ takes thousands of years to grow. 4) The _____________________________ is/are constantly made fresh by the forests. Very Short Answer Questions 5) What does a forest provide that helps us in building furniture? Ans. ____________________________________________________________________________________ 6) What is the name given to those things obtained from nature that people use? Ans. ____________________________________________________________________________________ Short Answer Question 7) Define ‘forest’. Ans. ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ NR_BGM_Passport-G4-Workbook-Social Studies-Part2_text.pdf 19 15 1/12/2018 9:44:07 AM

I Understand Circle the Correct Word 8) Coniferous forests are found in deserts / mountains. 9) Trees in thorny and scrub forests have short / long roots. 10) Trees such as bamboo and teak have broad / narrow leaves. 11) Eucalyptus grows in coniferous / evergreen forests. Short Answer Questions 12) Why do the roots of trees growing in tidal forests grow upwards? Give an example of a tidal forest. Ans. ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ 13) Why are some forests called evergreen forests? Ans. ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ Long Answer Question 14) Explain in your words what the diagram represents. 16 1/12/2018 9:44:07 AM NR_BGM_Passport-G4-Workbook-Social Studies-Part2_text.pdf 20

Ans. ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ I Apply [    ] Multiple Choice Questions 15) Which of the following pictures show deforestation? (A) (B) (C) (D) 16) What activity is taking place in the given picture?  [    ] (A) reforestation (B) deforestation (C) mining (D) farming Natural Resources: Forests and Soil 17 NR_BGM_Passport-G4-Workbook-Social Studies-Part2_text.pdf 21 1/12/2018 9:44:07 AM

Short Answer Questions 17) Meher and Morad were walking through a scrub forest. Suddenly, a thorn pricks Meher’s hand. Meher gets angry and says that thorns are annoying. Do you agree with Meher? Why do you think some plants have thorns? Ans. ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ 18) Rashi went to visit a tyre factory in Chennai. She got to know that there used to be a forest there a long time ago. What kind of trees could have grown in the forest? Why would the forest have been cleared? Ans. ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ Long Answer Question 19) After her visit to the factory, Rashi was wondering about the effects of these human-made changes to the air, water and soil of that region. Write about these effects here. What can be done to reduce these effects? Ans. ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ 18 1/12/2018 9:44:07 AM NR_BGM_Passport-G4-Workbook-Social Studies-Part2_text.pdf 22

I Explore (H.O.T.S.) Long Answer Question 20) Draw a diagram to show deforestation. How long does a sapling need to become a tree? Do you think we need to plant more of them? Ans. ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ Concept 10.2: Natural Resources: Soil I Remember [     ] Multiple Choice Questions 1) Which type of soil supports the growth of spices? (A)  Alluvial soil (B)  Mountain soil (C)  Laterite soil (D)  Red soil Natural Resources: Forests and Soil 19 NR_BGM_Passport-G4-Workbook-Social Studies-Part2_text.pdf 23 1/12/2018 9:44:07 AM

2) Red soil is suitable for which of the following crop?  [     ] (A) Apple (B) Cotton (C) Groundnut (D) Rice Fill in the Blanks 3) There are ____________________ types of soil found in India. 4) ____________________ soil is found in areas where there is heavy rainfall. Very Short Answer Questions 5) Which soil supports the growth of sugarcane and cotton? Ans. ____________________________________________________________________________________ 6) In which region of India is alluvial soil found? Ans. ____________________________________________________________________________________ Short Answer Question 7) Define ‘soil’. Ans. ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ I Understand Write True or False 8) No animals feed on plants. [     ] 9) Soil contains microorganisms and insects in it. [      ] 10) Trees and plants keep the soil in place when water flows swiftly. [      ] 11) Soil erosion occurs when it becomes very cold. [      ] Short Answer Questions 12) How is soil erosion caused? Ans. ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ 20 1/12/2018 9:44:07 AM NR_BGM_Passport-G4-Workbook-Social Studies-Part2_text.pdf 24

13) How does planting trees help in preserving soil in regions where wind blows swiftly? Ans. ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ Long Answer Question 14) Show how soil affects plant and animal life. Hints: •  How does soil affect plants? •  Do animals require plants? •  How is animal life dependent on other animals? Ans. Natural Resources: Forests and Soil 21 NR_BGM_Passport-G4-Workbook-Social Studies-Part2_text.pdf 25 1/12/2018 9:44:07 AM

I Apply Multiple Choice Questions 15) Nalini is a farmer. She stays in a village in coastal Karnataka. Which crop do you think Nalini grows? [     ] (A) coffee (B) apple (C) gram (D) groundnut 16) Raman wants to grow a small garden in his school. He, along with his friends, [     ] is collecting soil. Which part of the soil should they collect to ensure good plant growth? (A) top (B) bottom (C) eroded (D) back Short Answer Questions 17) Take a look at these two pictures. Which place do you think is more likely to experience soil erosion? Why? Place A Place B Ans. ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ 18) People of which state would find it easiest to grow an apple tree? Why? Ans. ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ 22 1/12/2018 9:44:07 AM NR_BGM_Passport-G4-Workbook-Social Studies-Part2_text.pdf 26

Long Answer Question 19) Imagine soil is continuously eroded without preserving. What can be the possible outcomes of this? Ans. ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ I Explore (H.O.T.S.) Long Answer Question 20) Where do you live? Find out the kind of soil that is found in your region. What kind of crops can you grow in this region? Find out the same about two of your relatives who live somewhere else and complete the table given below. Ans. I Relative 1 Relative 2 Name Place Type of soil Crops that can be grown (draw and write) Natural Resources: Forests and Soil 23 NR_BGM_Passport-G4-Workbook-Social Studies-Part2_text.pdf 27 1/12/2018 9:44:07 AM

Lesson Some Famous Kingdoms of India 11 Concept 11.1: Some Powerful Dynasties of India I Remember Multiple Choice Questions 1) Which of the following is one of the earliest types of societies on Earth? [     ] (A) democratic (B) dynasties (C) kingdoms (D) communist 2) Which of the following dynasties ruled over most of the Indian Peninsula? [     ] (A) Maurya (B) Chola (C) Gupta (D) Sena Fill in the Blanks 3) A ______________ is formed when a series of rulers belong to the same family. 4) Kingdoms had the power to create and ______________ laws. Very Short Answer Questions 5) What is a person who has inherited the right to rule called? Ans. ____________________________________________________________________________________ 6) How did the early kingdoms develop? Ans. ____________________________________________________________________________________ Short Answer Question 7) What is an empire? Give an example. Ans. ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ 24 1/12/2018 9:44:08 AM NR_BGM_Passport-G4-Workbook-Social Studies-Part2_text.pdf 28

I Understand Circle the Odd One Out 8) Gupta dynasty Chola dynasty Maurya dynasty Bhalla dynasty Kalinga Ashoka Pillar 9) 300 BC - 158 BC Ashoka 300 BC – AD 1279 Rajendra Chola Kallanai dam AD 320 – AD 550 10) Longest ruling Kalidasa 11) Samudra Gupta Aryabhata Short Answer Questions 12) For how many years, did the Maurya dynasty and the Chola dynasty simultaneously rule in India? Show it in a timeline. Ans. 13) Why did the Mauryan empire extend only upto Kalinga? Ans. ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ Long Answer Question 14) The time period of which dynasty is called the Golden Age of India? Give three reasons why. Ans. ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ Some Famous Kingdoms of India 25 NR_BGM_Passport-G4-Workbook-Social Studies-Part2_text.pdf 29 1/12/2018 9:44:08 AM

I Apply [    ] Multiple Choice Questions 15) Which dynasty does the monument in the picture belong to? (A) Cholas and Guptas (B) Mauryas (C) Pallavas (D) Mughals 16) This structure was made under the rule of Ashoka. What is the significance of the structure in today’s times? [    ] (A) National Emblem of India (B) National Monument of India (C) National Pillar of India (D) National Tower of India Short Answer Questions 17) In the past, people moved from one kingdom to another. Can you think of a few reasons for doing so? Write any two. Ans. ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ 18) If you were to pick among the Gupta dynasty, Chola dynasty and Maurya dynasty, which dynasty would you choose to rule India? Why? Ans. ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ 26 1/12/2018 9:44:08 AM NR_BGM_Passport-G4-Workbook-Social Studies-Part2_text.pdf 30

Long Answer Question 19) If you were a ruler in ancient India, how would you ensure that the people in your kingdom were safe and prosperous while you ruled and remembered for a long time? Ans. ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ I Explore (H.O.T.S.) Long Answer Question 20) Every kingdom in India has left behind something by which the future generations remember it. Find out three such places that are not mentioned in the book. Paste the pictures of those places and complete the table with the information about the place or monument and the ruler who built it. Ans. Name of place Ruler Picture History of Some Famous Kingdoms of India 27 the place/ monument 1/12/2018 9:44:08 AM NR_BGM_Passport-G4-Workbook-Social Studies-Part2_text.pdf 31

Concept 11.2: The Mughal Empire I Remember Multiple Choice Questions 1) Which Mughal emperor built the Jama Masjid?  [     ] (A) Shahjahan (B) Aurangzeb (C) Jahangir (D) Humayun 2) In which period did the Mughal empire rule over India?  [    ] (A) mid-16th century to the 17th century (B) 16th century to the mid-18th century (C) 15th century to the mid-18th century (D) 17th century to the 19th century Fill in the Blanks 3) The Mughal empire was founded by ___________________ . 4) _______________ lost the control of the empire to the Afghan rebels. Very Short Answer Questions 5) Which ruler brought the Mughal rule to its greatest size? Ans. ____________________________________________________________________________________ 6) Who is considered the most successful among the Mughal emperors? Ans. ____________________________________________________________________________________ Short Answer Question 7) Where did Babur come from? How did he create the Mughal empire? Ans. ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ 28 1/12/2018 9:44:08 AM NR_BGM_Passport-G4-Workbook-Social Studies-Part2_text.pdf 32

I Understand Write True or False 8) Akbar became the Emperor in 1605. [    ] 9) Aurangzeb imprisoned Shahjahan to become the ruler. [    ] 10) Aurangzeb maintained a grand court.  [    ] 11) Akbar was a great patron of music and arts.  [    ] Short Answer Questions 12) How did Akbar and Aurangzeb differ in their interests and lifestyle? Ans. Akbar Aurangzeb 13) What were the similarities between the most famous rulers of the Mughal empire? Ans. _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ Long Answer Question 14) If you were a ruler of a large empire with people of different religions, what strategies would you use to keep peace within the empire? Ans. _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ Some Famous Kingdoms of India 29 NR_BGM_Passport-G4-Workbook-Social Studies-Part2_text.pdf 33 1/12/2018 9:44:08 AM

I Apply Multiple Choice Questions 15) What feature is NOT used to compare empires? [    ] (A)  size of the empire (B)  popularity of the ruler (C)  size of the ruler’s family (D)  religious policies of the ruler 16) Which of these rulers did NOT extend their empire through war? [    ] (A) Babur (B) Ashoka (C) Humayun   (D) Aurangzeb Short Answer Questions 17) Name the two structures in the pictures and the empires they were built in. Based on the images, what is your understanding of the religious beliefs of their rulers? Ans. _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ 18) Shambhu is a Hindu painter. Under which Mughal emperor would he have lived a comfortable life? Give reasons to justify your answer. Ans. _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ Long Answer Question 19) The British Empire was the largest empire in history. The phrase “The empire on which the sun never sets” was often used to describe the British Empire. The empire extended over a vast area on six continents of the world. The first British Empire was established as early as 1583. The British used to trade slaves from Africa. They also set up missionaries 30 1/12/2018 9:44:08 AM NR_BGM_Passport-G4-Workbook-Social Studies-Part2_text.pdf 34

to spread Christianity. Today, all the countries that were British colonies are known as ‘Commonwealth countries’. The Empire tried to spread European art and showed no interest in the art of the colonies they ruled over. But, later the artists from Europe as well as those from the colonies influenced each other’s work. Finally, in 1997, the Empire came to an end. The British Empire Based on the information in the passage, compare the British and the Mughal Empires. Ans. Feature British Empire Mughal Empire Some Famous Kingdoms of India 31 NR_BGM_Passport-G4-Workbook-Social Studies-Part2_text.pdf 35 1/12/2018 9:44:08 AM

I Explore (H.O.T.S.) Long Answer Question 20) Did you know that many dynasties are still flourishing all over the world? Find out more about two dynasties that are not in power anymore, but still exist. Write about them here. Ans. _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ 32 1/12/2018 9:44:08 AM NR_BGM_Passport-G4-Workbook-Social Studies-Part2_text.pdf 36

Lesson Laws, Rights and Duties 12 Concept 12.1: The Indian Constitution I Remember Multiple Choice Questions 1) When did the Constitution of India come into force? [     ] (A) 26th January, 1930 (B) 26th January, 1950 (C) 15th August, 1947 (D) 15th August, 1950 2) The national song of India is: [     ] (A) Vande Mataram (B) Jana Gana Mana (C) Saare Jahan se Achha (D) Ae Mere Watan ke Logon Fill in the Blanks 3) The two languages in which the Indian Constitution is written are ______________________ and ______________________. 4) The Indian Constitution was written by _______________________________________________ and a team of 300 very educated leaders of India. Very Short Answer Questions 5) What do we call the symbols that represent India? Ans. ____________________________________________________________________________________ 6) Which is the national river of India? Ans. _______________________________________________________________________ Short Answer Question 7) Define ‘constitution’. Ans. ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ 33 NR_BGM_Passport-G4-Workbook-Social Studies-Part2_text.pdf 37 1/12/2018 9:44:08 AM

I Understand Write True or False 8) To follow the Constitution and respect it is our fundamental right. [      ] 9) According to the right to equality, we are all equal, no matter what our religion, gender or place of birth is.  [      ] 10) The national symbol says that everybody is equal. [      ] 11) The right to education states that children up to the age of 10 have [      ] the right to receive free education. Short Answer Questions 12) Why is the Preamble important? Name one value that it stands for. Ans. ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ 13) Explain the meaning of ‘fundamental duties’. Ans. ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ Long Answer Question 14) Rashi follows Jainism, whereas Meher follows Zoroastrianism. They can use all the public facilities without any discrimination. They can wear clothes of their choice. They can study in a school for free till their 15th birthday. Identify the rights given to Indian citizens that allow Rashi and Meher to do so. Ans. ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ 34 NR_BGM_Passport-G4-Workbook-Social Studies-Part2_text.pdf 38 1/12/2018 9:44:08 AM

I Apply Multiple Choice Questions 15) Mayura’s parents are doctors. But she wants to become a fashion designer. According to you, which fundamental right allows Mayura to choose her occupation? [    ] (A) Right to Equality (B) Right to Freedom (C) Right to Education (D) Right to Information 16) Using the Right to Information, you can collect information about which of the following? [   ] (A) How facebook works (B) How to build missiles (C) How the collector’s office works (D) How much a person earns Short Answer Questions 17) Look at the following pictures. Which fundamental duties should we follow to prevent such occurrences. Ans. ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ Laws, Rights and Duties 35 NR_BGM_Passport-G4-Workbook-Social Studies-Part2_text.pdf 39 1/12/2018 9:44:08 AM

18) Kabir is an 11-year old boy who does not go to school as his parents cannot pay the school’s fees. Is there anything in the constitution that can help children like him? If yes, how? Ans. ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ Long Answer Question 19) Do you feel that the Indian Constitution is fair to all communities? Why do you think so? Ans. ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ I Explore (H.O.T.S.) Long Answer Question 20) If given a chance to make your own constitution, what are the three values you will keep in mind while writing it? Give reasons. Ans. ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ 36 1/12/2018 9:44:08 AM NR_BGM_Passport-G4-Workbook-Social Studies-Part2_text.pdf 40