Alpine-G4-Workbook-Social-Part2

A PRODUCT OF CLASSKLAP SOCIAL STUDIES 2 WORKBOOK - PART ALPINE SERIES Latest Edition 4 Name: __________________________________ Section: ______________ Roll No.: ________ School: ________________________________ NR_BGM_Alpine-G4-Workbook-Social-Part2_text.pdf 1 2/1/2018 10:09:54 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  S ubject-related vocabulary building in every lesson  U se 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  P romotes 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 NR_BGM_Alpine-G4-Workbook-Social-Part2_text.pdf 2 2/1/2018 10:09:55 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 NR_BGM_Alpine-G4-Workbook-Social-Part2_text.pdf 3 2/1/2018 10:09:55 AM

Contents 4Class 5 Indian History and Culture 5.1 Indian History and Culture�������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 1 6 Natural Resources: Forests and Soil 6.1 Natural Resources: Forests�������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 6 6.2 Natural Resources: Soil����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 10 7 Public Facilities 7.1 Public Facilities������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ 15 8 Laws, Rights and Duties 8.1 The Indian Constitution����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 20 NR_BGM_Alpine-G4-Workbook-Social-Part2_text.pdf 4 2/1/2018 10:09:56 AM

Lesson 5 Indian History and Culture Concept 5.1: Indian History and Culture Remembering Multiple Choice Questions [      ] 1) Which word is used for the time that has gone by? [      ] (A) past (B) now (C) tomorrow (D) future 2) Identify the unique feature of Indus valley civilization depicted in the picture. (A) two or more floors in the building (B) well-designed storage spaces (C) rooms with attached bathrooms (D) planned drainage system Fill in the Blanks 3) The __________________ Civilization was discovered by archaeologists in the 1920’s. 4) A ________________ is a statue or a building to remember an important person or event. Very Short Answer Questions 5) What is the other name given to the ‘Indus Valley Civilization’? Ans. ____________________________________________________________________________________ NR_BGM_Alpine-G4-Workbook-Social-Part2_text.pdf 5 1 2/1/2018 10:09:56 AM

6) Mention any one source that can help us understand the history of a country. Ans. ____________________________________________________________________________________ Short Answer Question 7) Define ‘timeline’. Ans. ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ Understanding True or False [      ] [      ] 8) Guptas were the first to unite India into one state. 9) The Gateway of India is a monument in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. [      ] 10) The Warangal Fort and the Thousand Pillar Temple were built [      ] during Kakatiyas. 11) The Chola dynasty was one of the longest-ruling dynasties in the history of southern India. Short Answer Questions 12) Why has the period of Gupta Empire been called the ‘Golden Age of India’? Ans. ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ 13) Which kind of a ruler was Shivaji? Explain. Ans. ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ 2 2/1/2018 10:09:56 AM NR_BGM_Alpine-G4-Workbook-Social-Part2_text.pdf 6

Long Answer Question 14) Compare the major features of the Mauryan kingdom and Gupta kingdom. Ans. ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ Application [      ] Multiple Choice Questions 15) Which of the following buildings or monuments is the oldest? (A) (B) Taj Mahal Ellora caves (C) (D) Brihadeeswarar temple Sindhudurg Fort 16) The Dragon king of Bhutan governs his kingdom. Which of the following is true? [      ] (A) He is the prime minister. (B) He is an actor. (C) He is a king. (D) He has dragons. Indian History and Culture 3 NR_BGM_Alpine-G4-Workbook-Social-Part2_text.pdf 7 2/1/2018 10:09:56 AM

Short Answer Questions 17) In 2008, Nepal ended the monarchy after 240 years. What can be the reasons for a kingdom to end monarchy? Ans. ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ 18) Identify the ruler in the image. Name the kingdom that she belonged to. Ans. ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ Long Answer Question 19) Analyse and write what is better for the growth of a country – a democracy or a monarchy? Explain your choice. Ans. ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ 4 2/1/2018 10:09:56 AM NR_BGM_Alpine-G4-Workbook-Social-Part2_text.pdf 8

Higher Order Thinking Skills (H.O.T.S.) Long Answer Question 20) Monuments are an important source of history. Why do you think it is important to study history and learn about culture? Hints: • What can the study of history tell us about human beings? • Why is it important to learn about different cultures? • Are cultures similar to or different from each other? Ans. ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ Indian History and Culture 5 NR_BGM_Alpine-G4-Workbook-Social-Part2_text.pdf 9 2/1/2018 10:09:56 AM

Lesson Natural Resources: 6 Forests and Soil Concept 6.1: Natural Resources: Forests Remembering 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. ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ 6 2/1/2018 10:09:56 AM NR_BGM_Alpine-G4-Workbook-Social-Part2_text.pdf 10

Understanding 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. Natural Resources: Forests and Soil 7 NR_BGM_Alpine-G4-Workbook-Social-Part2_text.pdf 11 2/1/2018 10:09:56 AM

Ans. ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ Application 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 8 2/1/2018 10:09:56 AM NR_BGM_Alpine-G4-Workbook-Social-Part2_text.pdf 12

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. ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ Natural Resources: Forests and Soil 9 NR_BGM_Alpine-G4-Workbook-Social-Part2_text.pdf 13 2/1/2018 10:09:56 AM

Higher Order Thinking Skills (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 6.2: Natural Resources: Soil Remembering [     ] 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 10 2/1/2018 10:09:56 AM NR_BGM_Alpine-G4-Workbook-Social-Part2_text.pdf 14

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. ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ Understanding 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. ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ Natural Resources: Forests and Soil 11 NR_BGM_Alpine-G4-Workbook-Social-Part2_text.pdf 15 2/1/2018 10:09:56 AM

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. 12 2/1/2018 10:09:57 AM NR_BGM_Alpine-G4-Workbook-Social-Part2_text.pdf 16

Application 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. ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ Natural Resources: Forests and Soil 13 NR_BGM_Alpine-G4-Workbook-Social-Part2_text.pdf 17 2/1/2018 10:09:57 AM

Long Answer Question 19) Imagine soil is continuously eroded without preserving. What can be the possible outcomes of this? Ans. ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ Higher Order Thinking Skills (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) 14 2/1/2018 10:09:57 AM NR_BGM_Alpine-G4-Workbook-Social-Part2_text.pdf 18

Lesson 7 Public Facilities Concept 7.1: Public Facilities Remembering Multiple Choice Questions 1) Which of the following is an example of public facility? [   ] (A) house     (B) bike     (C) private jets     (D) hospital [   ] 2) Which of the following is true for public facilities? (A) They are provided in private places. (B) They are for the benefit and use of public. (C) They are available only for a short time. (D) They are given only to selected people. Fill in the Blanks 3) Public facilities relate to the basic __________________ of people. 4) The important feature of a public facility is that once it is provided, its ________________ can be shared by many people. Very Short Answer Questions 5) Name a place where the public can read books. Ans. ____________________________________________________________________________________ 6) Name a resource used for drinking, washing, agriculture and is also used by animals. Ans. ____________________________________________________________________________________ Short Answer Question 7) Define ‘public facilities’. NR_BGM_Alpine-G4-Workbook-Social-Part2_text.pdf 19 15 2/1/2018 10:09:57 AM

Ans. ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ Understanding Picture Match the Following Public Facility 8) roads and bridges 9) government hospitals 10) street lighting 11) bus stand Ans. ____________________________________________________________________________________ Short Answer Questions 12) How is it ensured that the public facilities are made available to everyone? Ans. ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ 16 2/1/2018 10:09:57 AM NR_BGM_Alpine-G4-Workbook-Social-Part2_text.pdf 20

13) How is the local government responsible when the public facilities are damaged? Ans. ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ Long Answer Question 14) Why should public facilities be provided to people? Ans. ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ Application Multiple Choice Questions [    ] 15) Which of the following picture shows protection of public property? (A) (B) Natural Resources: Forests and Soil (C) (D) Public Facilities 17 NR_BGM_Alpine-G4-Workbook-Social-Part2_text.pdf 21 2/1/2018 10:09:57 AM

16) Mohan stays in Rambagh village in Uttar Pradesh. It is always very dark while returning from his tuition. None of the street lights of the village work. Whom should Mohan approach to solve this problem? [] (A) Prime Minister (B) Nagarpalika (C) His friends (D) Panchayati Raj Short Answer Questions 17) Analyse the differences between private property and public property. Ans. Private property Public property 18) Identify our responsibilities as an individual towards the protection of public facilities. Ans. ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ Long Answer Question 19) Do you think the loss of public property is our own loss? How? Ans. ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ 18 2/1/2018 10:09:57 AM NR_BGM_Alpine-G4-Workbook-Social-Part2_text.pdf 22

Higher Order Thinking Skills (H.O.T.S.) Long Answer Question 20) Discuss and enlist the various steps that should be taken by the students in school to protect school’s property and resources? Hint: •  Think of the facilities provided in the classroom and the school. •  Think of the various things the students use every day during school hours. •  How can you ensure that all of these things are in good condition? Ans. ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ Natural Resources: Forests and Soil Public Facilities 19 NR_BGM_Alpine-G4-Workbook-Social-Part2_text.pdf 23 2/1/2018 10:09:57 AM

Lesson 8 Laws, Rights and Duties Concept 8.1: The Indian Constitution Remembering 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 (C) Saare Jahan se Achha (B) Jana Gana Mana (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. _______________________________________________________________________ 20 2/1/2018 10:09:57 AM NR_BGM_Alpine-G4-Workbook-Social-Part2_text.pdf 24

Short Answer Question 7) Define ‘constitution’. Ans. ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ Understanding 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. ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ Laws, Rights and Duties 21 NR_BGM_Alpine-G4-Workbook-Social-Part2_text.pdf 25 2/1/2018 10:09:57 AM

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. ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ Application 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. 22 2/1/2018 10:09:57 AM NR_BGM_Alpine-G4-Workbook-Social-Part2_text.pdf 26

Ans. ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ 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. ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ Laws, Rights and Duties 23 NR_BGM_Alpine-G4-Workbook-Social-Part2_text.pdf 27 2/1/2018 10:09:57 AM

Higher Order Thinking Skills (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. ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ 24 2/1/2018 10:09:57 AM NR_BGM_Alpine-G4-Workbook-Social-Part2_text.pdf 28