9789387814226_AlpineKA G5 Social Studies Workbook Part 2

A PRODUCT OF CLASSKLAP SOCIAL STUDIES 2 WORKBOOK - PART ALPINE SERIES Latest Edition 5 Name: __________________________________ Section: ______________ Roll No.: ________ School: ________________________________ Alpine_SST_G5_WB2_Book_KA.indb 1 2/6/2018 11:51:30 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 Alpine series – updated and revised after considering the perceptive feedback and comments shared by our experienced reviewers and users. Designed specifically for state board schools, the Alpine series endeavours to be faithful to the spirit of the State Curriculum Framework and 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 Alpine Social Studies textbooks and workbooks to provide a holistic learning experience to students. The key features of the Alpine Social Studies books are as follows:  Arrangement of concepts based on the RUAH model based on Bloom’s Taxonomy  C haracter- 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  Use 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 Alpine 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 Alpine_SST_G5_WB2_Book_KA.indb 2 2/6/2018 11:51:30 AM

Workbook Features Remembering Recollecting critical information related to the ‘who’, ‘what’, ‘when’ and ‘where’ of the concept Understanding Engaging with the ‘how’ and ‘why’ of the concept Application Applying the understanding of the concept to questions related to real-life scenarios Higher Order Thinking Skills (H.O.T.S.) Extending the application of the concept to more advanced and challenging questions that meet the criteria of higher order thinking skills Alpine_SST_G5_WB2_Book_KA.indb 3 2/6/2018 11:51:31 AM

Contents 5Class 6 The Mauryas 6.1 The Mauryas������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 1 7 The Golden Age 7.1 The Golden Age������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ 7 8 Ancient Dynasties of South India 8.1 Ancient Dynasties of South India������������������������������������������������������������������������� 12 9 Our Government 9.1 India’s Democratic Government������������������������������������������������������������������������� 17 1 0 Local Administration 10.1 Local Administration������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 21 1 1 People with Physical Disabilities 11.1 People with Physical Disabilities������������������������������������������������������������������������ 25 Alpine_SST_G5_WB2_Book_KA.indb 4 2/6/2018 11:51:32 AM

Lesson 6 The Mauryas Concept 6.1: The Mauryas Remembering Multiple Choice Questions 1) Who helped Chandragupta to establish the Mauryan Empire in North India?[    ] (A) Chanakya (B) Bindusara (C) Ashoka (D) Megasthenes 2) What was Patna called during the rule of the Mauryan Empire? [     ] (A) Mohenjo-Daro (B) Harappa (C) Kalinga (D) Pataliputra Fill in the Blanks 3) The ________________ dynasty was established by Chandragupta Maurya. 4) Chandragupta entered into a peace treaty after defeating the Greek General ________________. Very Short Answer Questions 5) Name the book written by Megasthenes. Ans. ____________________________________________________________________________________ 6) Where was Chandragupta given education? Ans. ____________________________________________________________________________________ Alpine_SST_G5_WB2_Book_KA.indb 1 1 2/6/2018 11:51:33 AM

Short Answer Question 7) What exchange took place between Seleucus and Chandragupta under their peace treaty? Ans. ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ Understanding Match the Following a) father of Ashoka b) turned Ashoka’s life 8) Chandragupta c) father of Bindusara 9) Bindusara d) religion adopted by Ashoka 10) Buddhism 10) Battle of Kalinga Ans. ____________________________________________________________________________________ Short Answer Questions 12) How did Ashoka spread the teachings of Dharma and Ahimsa? Write any one method. Ans. ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ 13) The war of Kalinga is considered to be a turning point in the life of Ashoka. How did it affect his decisions? Ans. ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ 2 2/6/2018 11:51:34 AM Alpine_SST_G5_WB2_Book_KA.indb 2

Long Answer Question 14) Why is emperor Ashoka called ‘Ashoka the Great’? Ans. ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ Application Multiple Choice Questions 15) Choose the correct option for the following picture:[    ] (A) National Symbol (B) National Flag (C) National Anthem (D) National Song 16) Disputes in the villages were solved by the same body during the Mauryan period and now. The name of this body is _____________.[    ] (A) Rajya Sabha (B) Lok Sabha (C) Vidhan Sabha (D) Gram Sabha The Mauryas 3 Alpine_SST_G5_WB2_Book_KA.indb 3 2/6/2018 11:51:34 AM

Short Answer Questions 17) How has the art from Ashoka’s period survived till today? Mention some prominent examples of the art of that period. Ans. ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ 18) Chandragupta Maurya was a brave king. He conquered the whole of northern India as shown in the map. How do you think they were able to manage such a huge empire? Illustrate your answer through a diagram. Hint: Think about the Mauryan administrative system. Ans. ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ 4 2/6/2018 11:51:34 AM Alpine_SST_G5_WB2_Book_KA.indb 4

Long Answer Question 19) Why did the Mauryan Empire decline after the death of Ashoka ? Ans. ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ Higher Order Thinking Skills (H.O.T.S.) Long Answer Question 20) Ashoka shunned war and adopted Buddhism. He started preaching the lesson of Dharma and Ahimsa. There was peace and harmony during his time. Should a king shun warfare to maintain peace or should he fight wars to expand his kingdom? Discuss with your friends. Support your answer with points. The Mauryas 5 Alpine_SST_G5_WB2_Book_KA.indb 5 2/6/2018 11:51:35 AM

Hints: •  How do you feel after a fight with your siblings or family? •  What can be the benefits of capturing new regions? • What happens when two countries are in a war against each other? Ans. ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ 6 2/6/2018 11:51:35 AM Alpine_SST_G5_WB2_Book_KA.indb 6

Lesson 7 The Golden Age Concept 7.1: The Golden Age Remembering Multiple Choice Questions 1) Where did Samudragupta perform the Ashvamedha Yajna?[    ] (A) Pataliputra (B) Prayaga (C) Ranchi (D) Deogarh 2) Samudragupta was also called __________. [     ] (A) Sakari (B) Varahamihira (C) Vikramaditya (D) Kaviraja Fill in the Blanks 3) ____________________________________ was given the title of ‘Sakari’ and ‘Vikramaditya’. 4) The centre of the Gupta Empire’s trade lay in the fertile land of ____________________. Very Short Answer Questions 5) Which group of people ruled Gujarat for three centuries? Ans. ____________________________________________________________________________________ 6) Which animal was let loose while performing the Ashvamedha Yajna? Ans. ____________________________________________________________________________________ Alpine_SST_G5_WB2_Book_KA.indb 7 7 2/6/2018 11:51:36 AM

Short Answer Question 7) Which regions were covered by the Gupta Empire? Ans. ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ Understanding Match the Following a) astronomer 8) Aryabhata b) ruler 9) Kalidasa c) Sanskrit poet 10) Varahamihira d) mathematician 11) Vikramaditya II Ans. ____________________________________________________________________________________ Short Answer Questions 12) How did Aryabhata contribute to the field of mathematics? Ans. ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ 13) Provide an example to show that the art of painting reached its height of glory and splendour during the Gupta Period? Ans. ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ Long Answer Question 14)  Describe the contribution of the doctors and surgeons during the Gupta period. 8 2/6/2018 11:51:37 AM Alpine_SST_G5_WB2_Book_KA.indb 8

Ans. ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ Application Multiple Choice Questions 15) Which pillar stands tall as an evidence to the skill and expertise of the metallurgists of the Gupta period?[    ] (A) (B) Dhamek Stupa The Gupta Temple (C) (D) Iron Pillar Ellora Caves 16) Morad went to a cave temple where he was amazed by the beautiful representations of Vishnu. Which of the following places may he have visited?[    ] (A) Mahabalipuram (B) Sarnath (C) Pattadakallu (D) Aihole The Golden Age 9 Alpine_SST_G5_WB2_Book_KA.indb 9 2/6/2018 11:51:37 AM

Short Answer Questions 17) Mark the region on the map of India, where the Chalukyas ruled for over two centuries. Also, point their capital on the map. Ans. 18) King Kadamba willingly surrendered to this king without a fight. Which king are we talking about? How was he as a king? How did he expand his kingdom? Ans. ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ Long Answer Question 19) Pulkit was born in 600 AD during the rule of King Harshavardhana. He wanted to study Buddhist literature. Which would have been a good place for him to get the education about Buddhism? What were the other subjects that he could have studied there? Which all countries’ people could he have met there? Ans. ____________________________________________________________________________________ 10 2/6/2018 11:51:40 AM Alpine_SST_G5_WB2_Book_KA.indb 10

____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ Higher Order Thinking Skills (H.O.T.S.) Long Answer Question 20) King Harshavardhana sent an ambassador to establish diplomatic relations with China. Discuss in class and write how this would have helped his empire and the Chinese empire. Find out if countries still send Ambassadors to other countries. Hints: •  What can they trade? •  What can they exchange between them? •  How can they protect each other? Ans. ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ The Golden Age 11 Alpine_SST_G5_WB2_Book_KA.indb 11 2/6/2018 11:51:41 AM

Lesson Ancient Dynasties of 8 South India Concept 8.1: Ancient Dynasties of South India Remembering Multiple Choice Questions 1) Which part of India did the Satavahanas rule? [    ] (A) north (B) south (C) east (D) west 2) Which of the following is true of the Satavahana dynasty?  [     ] (A) It was an ancient dynasty. (B) Chandragupta Maurya was the king during this dynasty. (C) Patna was the capital of the Satavahana dynasty. (D) Gautamiputra Satkarni was the ruler from 78 – 102 BC. Fill in the Blanks 3) Gautamiputra Satakarni defeated some _______________ powers ruling India. 4) Gautamiputra Satakarni fought many wars and added many_______________ to his own. Very Short Answer Questions 5) Who was the most famous king of the Satavahanas? Ans. ____________________________________________________________________________________ 12 2/6/2018 11:51:42 AM Alpine_SST_G5_WB2_Book_KA.indb 12

6)  Which was the capital of the Satavahana kingdom? Ans. ____________________________________________________________________________________ Short Answer Question 7) How is Gautamiputra Satkarni described? Ans. ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ Understanding True or False [    ] 8) Shiva and Vishnu both were worshipped during Satavahanas.  [    ] 9) Chaithyas are the living space of Bouddha monks.  [    ] 10) The Stupa at Amravati in Andhra Pradesh is built of marble.  11) The Romans made their payments in silver for the goods they bought during [    ] the Satavahanas rule.  Short Answer Questions 12) How was the condition of women in the society during the rule of Satavahanas? Ans. ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ 13) Explain the contribution of the Satavahanas to the field of architecture. Ans. ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ Ancient Dynasties of South India 13 Alpine_SST_G5_WB2_Book_KA.indb 13 2/6/2018 11:51:42 AM

Lon g Answer Question 14) How did the external and internal trade flourish under the Satavahanas? Ans. ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ Application Multiple Choice Question 15) Why did Mayura Sharma change his name to Kadamba?[    ] (A) because his mother told him to do so (B) to emphasise his change to a Kshatriya (C) to emphasize that he is a Brahmin (D) because his favourite tree was Kadamba 16) Identify the most important building built by Kadamba. [    ] (A) (B) Madhukeshwara temple Parshuram temple 14 2/6/2018 11:51:43 AM Alpine_SST_G5_WB2_Book_KA.indb 14

(C) (D) Kolar temple Meenakshi temple Short Answer Questions 17) Identify the region ruled by the ‘Ganga Dynasty’ on the map of India. Ans. 18) What facts show that a Sanskrit scholar was famous during the Kadamba rule? Who was this scholar? Ans. ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ Long Answer Question 19) Do you think the Gangas respected the martyrs? Why? Ans. ____________________________________________________________________________________ Ancient Dynasties of South India 15 Alpine_SST_G5_WB2_Book_KA.indb 15 2/6/2018 11:51:44 AM

____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ Higher Order Thinking Skills (H.O.T.S.) Long Answer Question 20) “The Satavahanas were called just rulers as they treated all their subjects equally, irrespective of religion and gender”. Can you think of some other qualities of a ruler that make them great? Do you know other rulers who were also popular among the people? Name a few. Hints: • What should a good ruler do when the people of his or her kingdom face any problem? •  How can he or she make the lives of the people better? •  How can he or she protect the people? Ans. ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ 16 2/6/2018 11:51:44 AM Alpine_SST_G5_WB2_Book_KA.indb 16

Lesson 9 Our Government Concept 9.1: India’s Democratic Government Remembering Multiple Choice Questions [     ] 1) Earlier, India was ruled by [     ] (A) kings and queens. (B) military leaders. (C) dictators. (D) elected representatives. 2) In a democracy, the right to vote is given to (A) only men. (B) only women. (C) people below the age of 25. (D) people above the age of 18. Fill in the Blanks 3) In a democracy, ____________ happen at regular intervals. 4) In a ______________, the people are the most powerful group. Very Short Answer Questions 5) When did India get independence from the British rule? Ans. ____________________________________________________________________________________ 6) Where can people complain against the wrong doers in a democracy? Ans. ____________________________________________________________________________________ Short Answer Question 7) Define ‘democracy’. Ans. ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ Alpine_SST_G5_WB2_Book_KA.indb 17 17 2/6/2018 11:51:45 AM

Understanding Write True or False 8) In India, we choose our representatives through elections. [    ] 9) In India, elections are held after every three years. [    ] 10) Voters need to tell everyone who they voted for. [    ] 11) The urban local government is responsible for the welfare of people living in [   ] villages. Short Answer Questions 12) With the help of an example, explain how the central, state and local governments work together for the welfare of the people. Ans. ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ 13) How does the government manage different departments such as agriculture, education and so on? Ans. ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ Long Answer Question 14) Explain the election process in India. Ans. ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ 18 2/6/2018 11:51:46 AM Alpine_SST_G5_WB2_Book_KA.indb 18

Application Multiple Choice Questions 15) Ria, Ali and John belong to the POS party. Ria and Ali won the 2014 general [     ] election, but John lost. Which of these statements is true?  (A) All the three will become members of the Lok Sabha. (B) None of the three will become members of the Lok Sabha. (C) Only Ria and Ali will become members of the Lok Sabha. (D) John will become a member of the Executive. 16) Today is Mary’s 15th birthday. How long will she have to wait before she can vote?[    ] (A) 6 years (B) 5 years (C) 4 years (D) 3 years Short Answer Questions 17) Are the roles of the Judiciary and the Executive related to each other? How? Ans. ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ 18) Suppose elections in an Indian state were held in 2016. When will the next elections be held? Why? Ans. ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ Long Answer Question 19) In the recent national elections, Hasan was elected by the people of Mehsana, Gujarat. Gurmeet got elected to be a part of a house in which the Vice-President of India is an important member. Based on this information, answer the following questions: a)  Which houses of the Parliament were they elected to? b)  What are the other names for these houses? Our Government 19 Alpine_SST_G5_WB2_Book_KA.indb 19 2/6/2018 11:51:46 AM

c)  How did Gurmeet get elected? d)  Who is an important member in the house that Hasan got elected to? Ans. ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ Long Answer Question 20) Look at this picture. A person is seen applying an ink mark on the index finger of another person. Ink is applied on the index fingers of all the people who vote during an election. Why do you think the ink mark is applied on a voter’s finger? Ans. ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ 20 2/6/2018 11:51:47 AM Alpine_SST_G5_WB2_Book_KA.indb 20

Lesson 10 Local Administration Concept 10.1: Local Administration Remembering Multiple Choice Questions 1) What is the full form of ST?  [    ] (A) Scheduled Caste (B) Scheduled Tribe (C) Service Trains (D) Service Trainee 2) Which Panchayat is seen at the district level? [    ] (A) Gram Panchayat (B) Tawn Panchayat (C) Zilla Panchayat (D) Taluka Panchayat Fill in the Blanks 3) Gram Panchayats work at the ___________level. 4) The____________________ Act has been established to know the developmental activities necessary in an area. Very Short Answer Questions 5) Which body governs the developmental activities in urban and rural areas? Ans. ____________________________________________________________________________________ 6) With whose help, do the Panchayats implement developmental programmes? Ans. ____________________________________________________________________________________ Short Answer Question 7) What is being done for the empowerment of women in Panchayats? Ans. ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ 21 Alpine_SST_G5_WB2_Book_KA.indb 21 2/6/2018 11:51:47 AM

Understanding True or False 8) People who reside within the Panchayat limits and aged 15 years and above elect Panchayat members. [      ] 9) Zilla Panchayat consists of elected members from every taluka of the district. [      ] 10) The chief officer administering the municipality is called the Commissioner. [      ] 11) Rural areas are divided into wards and divisions. [      ] Short Answer Questions 12) How are the local bodies distributed in the urban administration? What are its members called? Ans. ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ 13) How does the Zilla Panchayat provide reservation? Ans. ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ Long Answer Question 14) Find out one similarity and one difference between the formation of City Corporations and Town Panchayats. Ans. ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ 22 Alpine_SST_G5_WB2_Book_KA.indb 22 2/6/2018 11:51:48 AM

Application Multiple Choice Questions 15) The CEO (Chief Executive Officer) of Zilla Panchayat has to be appointed for a district. Identify the governing body that would appoint him. [    ] (A) Gram Panchayat (B) Taluk Panchayat (C) Gram Panchayat (D) Central Government 16) Which of the following is NOT a source of income for Zilla Panchayat? [    ] (A) property tax (B) grants from the government (C) rent (D) fees Short Answer Questions 17) How does a Zilla Panchayat work? Ans. ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ 18) Rashi has come to spend vacations at her grandparents’ home in a village. She notices that the roads are not in a good condition. Proper sanitation is not present , and the electric fittings are also faulty. Which local body should she approach for these problems? Identify its position in the Panchayati Raj system. What is its major function? Ans. ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ Long Answer Question 19) Some government bodies undertake the developmental works like health, sanitation and so on. It also has a separate body for city planning and development. Identify these government bodies. How do these bodies generate income to do these works? Ans. ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ Local Administration 23 Alpine_SST_G5_WB2_Book_KA.indb 23 2/6/2018 11:51:48 AM

____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ Higher Order Thinking Skills (H.O.T.S.) Long Answer Question 20) The Gram Sabha in Morad’s village is planning to build toilets for the residents. Morad conducts a survey going home to home and finds out which houses have toilets and which do not. He then submits the report to the Gram Sabha. Morad feels happy that he has helped the local self-government in carrying out developmental work for his village. Mention some ways in which you can assist the local self–government in carrying developmental work in your place. Ans. ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ 24 2/6/2018 11:51:49 AM Alpine_SST_G5_WB2_Book_KA.indb 24

Lesson People with 11 Physical Disabilities Concept 11.1: People with Physical Disabilities Remembering [   ] [   ] Multiple Choice Questions 1) Which of the following statements about people with disabilities is true? (A) They are weak and don’t have any strength. (B) They don’t like to laugh or have fun. (C) They are normal people like us. (D) They cannot play any sports. 2) Identify the scientist who suffers from paralysis and cannot talk or move well. (A) (B) (C) (D) Fill in the Blanks 3) A physical disability limits the way the _________works. 4) People with ______________ can do all the things, but they take longer time”. Alpine_SST_G5_WB2_Book_KA.indb 25 25 2/6/2018 11:51:50 AM

Very Short Answer Questions 5) Who is the first international blind student at Massachusetts Institute of Technology? Ans. ____________________________________________________________________________________ 6) Give one example of special equipment used by people with disabilities. Ans. ____________________________________________________________________________________ Short Answer Question 7) Define ‘disability’. Ans. ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ Understanding True or False 8) We should always respect the people with disabilities. [    ] 9) People who cannot talk communicate through sign language. [    ] 10) People with physical disabilities do not face challenges. [    ] 11) All physically disabled people have difficulty in walking. [    ] Short Answer Questions 12) What can you say about the challenges faced by a person who can’t talk? Ans. ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ 13) Why do people with disabilities face emotional challenges? Ans. ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ 26 2/6/2018 11:51:50 AM Alpine_SST_G5_WB2_Book_KA.indb 26

Long Answer Question 14) Explain the various challenges faced by a person who can’t see? Ans. ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ Application Multiple Choice Questions 15) Which according to you is most important while dealing with a physically disabled person? [   ] (A) being rude to them (B) respecting them and being kind (C) making fun of them in public (D) calling them names 16) Which of the following can be a way to help a person who cannot see? [    ] (A) using sign language in front of him or her (B) holding his or her hand and helping him or her cross the road (C) making him or her sit in a wheelchair (D) not helping or offering help at all Short Answer Questions 17) Rashi sees a girl sitting in a wheelchair in her school library. The girl is not able to get a book from a shelf high up easily. Rashi is not sure how to react. What should she do – go away or do something else? Ans. ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ People with Physical Disabilities 27 Alpine_SST_G5_WB2_Book_KA.indb 27 2/6/2018 11:51:51 AM

18) Should people with disabilities be treated with sympathy or treated similarly to people without disabilities? Comment on the statement and justify your choice. Ans. ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ Long Answer Question 19) How can you bond with people having physical disabilities and make friends with them? Ans. ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ Higher Order Thinking Skills (H.O.T.S.) Long Answer Question 20) Do you think physical disability is a barrier in achieving someone’s dreams and passion? Why? Discuss with your friends. Support your answer with suitable examples. Ans. ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ 28 2/6/2018 11:51:51 AM Alpine_SST_G5_WB2_Book_KA.indb 28