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Name the items labelled A, B, C, D, E and F. Tick one box in each row to show whether the item is used for input or output. Item Name of Item Input () Output() a) b) c) d) e) f) ACTIVITY Aarav wants to connect all the parts of the computer but does not know how. Please guide him. Connect the parts by drawing lines and color the devices. Computer Grade_2_Xamcheck_(29012017).indb 45 45 2/23/2017 12:32:55 AM

5 Let’s type in Notepad Have you seen a Oh! I notepad Gini? You know thought about the one that you can write on with there is a notepad in a pencil or pen? I already your computer too. Want learned typing on it. Clicko, to know more about it? please teach me how to make changes in the text Come along! on a Notepad. Let Us Start Notepad is a basic text editor. We can use it to create simple documents. It has been part of MS Windows for a very long time. Notepad is used to create a new file, save it for future, open and edit an existing file from computer. Do you know how to find the Notepad in your computer? Let’s find it out. Let Us Do1: Complete the below steps to open the Notepad window. Click Start → ________________ → ________________ → ______________ Now, type the below text. I like to go swimming in the summer. Swimming is my favorite activity in the summer. 46 2/23/2017 12:32:55 AM Computer Grade_2_Xamcheck_(29012017).indb 46

In this lesson We will learn • Parts of a Notepad window. • Format and edit text using this editor. Open Notepad Window We can open Notepad Text Editor from many ways. Let us try the other methods to open Notepad Programs in Windows PC. Method 1: Press + R and type notepad (Fig. 5.1). Now, press OK button. Method 2: Press button and search notepad Fig. 5.1 Fig. 5.2 in the search bar (Fig. 5.2). Select Notepad program in the result. Here is the Notepad window opens (Fig. 5.3). 1. Menu Bar 2. Title Bar 3. Minimize Button 4. Maximize Button 5. Close Button 6. Scroll Bar 7. Border Fig. 5.3 Computer Grade_2_Xamcheck_(29012017).indb 47 47 2/23/2017 12:32:58 AM

Using the Format and Edit Menu The text we type is displayed on the blank area in Notepad. Did you see a small, blinking line on the monitor? It is known as the cursor (Fig. 5.3). The Font of the text can be changed by clicking on Format option. Using the Format Menu The Format menu has only two options: Word Wrap and Font (Fig. 5.4). Word Wrap: Fig. 5.4 If the typed text cannot fit onto a line then the text will automatically shift to the next line. This is called Word Wrap. To turn ON the Word Wrap option: Fig. 5.5 STEP 1: Click the “Format” menu and select “Word Wrap”. STEP 2: The scroll bar at the bottom of the Notepad window will disappear. A check will appear next to the “Word Wrap” option on the Format menu (Fig. 5.5). By default the Word Wrap option is off. It means everything we type ends up on one long line, until we press Enter, which will start another long line. Font: Text style Text size This option shows a Font Dialogue Font name Preview Box (Fig.5.6). We can set different Fig.5.6 styles, make the size of the text varying as per our requirement. 2/23/2017 12:33:00 AM 48 Computer Grade_2_Xamcheck_(29012017).indb 48

Using the Edit Menu Fig. 5.7 The Edit menu has many options. The first item on the Edit menu is Undo. It is very useful while editing. The rest of the menu, Cut, Copy, Paste, Delete, Find, Find Next, Replace, Go To, Select All, and Time/Date, are standard in nearly all Windows programs that deal with documents. All the Edit options have associated keyboard shortcuts. Let Us Practice: Start a New Notepad file and type the below sentences. Then the little ones held each other by the hand, and kissed the roses, and looked at the bright sunshine, and spoke to as if the Christ-child were there. Those were splendid summer days. • Check the Word wrap option. • Change the font format as given below: Font Style: Bold, Font: Monotype Corsiva, Size: 24 Save and Exit Notepad Now, do you want to save your current document? To save follow the steps below: STEP 1: Click on the File menu. STEP 2: Select Save option (Fig 5.8) Save (CTRL + S) - Allows to save a document with a file name. Fig. 5.8 Computer Grade_2_Xamcheck_(29012017).indb 49 49 2/23/2017 12:33:02 AM

STEP 3: Save As dialog box appears. STEP 4: Give a name you like for the file and click Save. Now, the document is saved in the computer. How to Exit Notepad STEP 1: Click on the File menu. STEP 2: Select Exit option. Fig. 5.9 New words 1. Text editor: A system or program that allows a user to edit text. 2. Cursor: It tells the position where the text typed by you will appear in the document. 3 Dialog box: A small area on the screen in which the user is prompted to provide information or select commands. Inside the Lab Teacher’s Notes • Begin the class by revising what the students already know about writing using a computer. Create a short cut for the Notepad application on the desktop. Open notepad and ask the students to note the options, similar to other activities --- new, open and save. Emphasize that the functions of these options remain the same across different activities. Remind the students that it is important to save their work by using the save icon. • T ype a list of words from a topic in another subject. For instance you can write a list of the foods we eat --- fruits, vegetables, pulses and animal products. Students can therefore practice typing in Notepad. 50 2/23/2017 12:33:04 AM Computer Grade_2_Xamcheck_(29012017).indb 50

• Summarize the lesson and allow the students to practice. Ask the students to refer to a chapter they are learning in science/environmental studies and write 10 important words as a list. Student’s Notes • Explore various keyboard shortcuts to edit text. • Explore the options of the Notepad such as Format. • Open a Notepad document and type a few lines on ‘My School’ • Save the work and close the Notepad window. EXERCISE 1) Multiple Choice Questions: a) Notepad is a (B) Text editor (A) Application editor (D) Data editor (c) File editor b) Word Wrap option is present on the (A) Edit menu B) File menu (C) View menu (D) Format menu c) To change the font of the text we click on: (A) Format menu B) New (C) Undo (D) Word wrap d) Shortcut for Undo command is: (A) Ctrl+Z (B) Ctrl+V (C) Ctrl+C (D) Ctrl+E 2) True and False 1) A dialog box allows us to type in our choices______________ 2) You can give a new filename to a file in the Save As dialog box__________ 3) Undo command cannot be used multiple times______________ Computer Grade_2_Xamcheck_(29012017).indb 51 51 2/23/2017 12:33:04 AM

3) Fill in the blanks a) A program that allows a user to edit text is called as a _________________. b) _________________ gives the option of saving a document under a new name or different format. c) Shortcut used for Delete command is__________________. 4) Match the following a) Closes Notepad i) Cursor b) A menu of option in Notepad ii) Bold c) A small blinking line iii) Exit d) Font Style iv) Format 5) Very Short Answer Questions 1) Name the different options present on the menu bar. Ans. ������������������������������������������������������������������������ 2) Write the shortcuts for: i) Undo______________________ ii) Cut________________________ Ans. ������������������������������������������������������������������������ 3) Name any two text editors. Ans. ������������������������������������������������������������������������ 6) Picture Based Question In the Notepad given below write a letter to your best friend to invite her to your birthday party. 52 2/23/2017 12:33:04 AM Computer Grade_2_Xamcheck_(29012017).indb 52

ACTIVITY Here are the steps to open the Notepad window but not in a sequence. Number the steps in the correct order. Click Accessories Click the Start button Click Notepad Click All Programs Computer Grade_2_Xamcheck_(29012017).indb 53 53 2/23/2017 12:33:04 AM

6 FUN WITH MS PAINT Hey, Clicko! Yes, Gini! Let us learn Today I learned different more Paint options font styles in a Notepad. Now, and draw a wonderful I know using Notepad very picture. well. It’s time to learn more tools for drawing. Let’s learn more about MS Paint tools. Let Us Start We know to edit and format option in Notepad program. We are also famil- iar with simple shapes and tools in MS Paint. Do you know that MS Paint has many more shapes and tools? Let’s know some more about them. Let Us Do 1: Draw this picture in MS Paint using the shapes studied in previous class. Paint (formerly Paintbrush for Windows) is a simple graphics painting program. It has been included with all versions of Microsoft Windows. It is often referred to as MS Paint or Microsoft Paint. 54 2/23/2017 12:33:05 AM Computer Grade_2_Xamcheck_(29012017).indb 54

In this lesson We will learn • The parts of an MS Paint screen • More tools and shapes present in MS Paint • Typing text in the drawing area Getting Around the Paint Window To start a new window go to Start → All Programs → Accessories → Paint. Alternatively, click on the Start button and in the search bar type in paint, then select the Paint icon. The following image shows the different parts of the Paint window (Fig. 6.1) Fig. 6.1 Computer Grade_2_Xamcheck_(29012017).indb 55 55 2/23/2017 12:33:09 AM

Title Bar: The blue bar at the top of the screen is known as the Title bar. It shows the title of the page. Menu Bar: The Menu bar is under the Title Bar in the window. It has three items on the left. These are Paint button, Home and View tab. Ribbon: All the tools, the color palette, and most commands are grouped together in the ribbon. Canvas: It is also called the drawing area. Do You Know? Your pictures can also be called graphics, drawings or images. They all mean the same thing. Saving the Work It’s a good idea to save the drawing as soon as you begin. Click the Save button every few minutes. This saves the loss of work if the program closes unexpectedly. The very first time that you save a new picture, you will need to give your picture a file name. To save the file STEP 1: Click the Paint button, and then click Save. (Fig. 6.2) 56 2/23/2017 12:33:10 AM Computer Grade_2_Xamcheck_(29012017).indb 56

Fig. 6.2 STEP 2: In the ‘File name’ box, type any name for your drawing, and click ‘Save’. Colors, Tools and Shapes The Color section of the ribbon has three parts: Boxes showing the active colors—Color 1 and Color2, the Color Palette and the Edit Colors button. The Color Boxes Color 1 is the Foreground Color and is always black when you open Paint. Color 2 is the Background Color and is always white when you open Paint or open a different Paint page. The tools group is on the left side of the Paint window. This section describes some common tools and how they are used. Color Palette The two top lines of the Color Palette show all the colors available whenever you are making a picture Computer Grade_2_Xamcheck_(29012017).indb 57 57 2/23/2017 12:33:12 AM

The Text Tool The text tool is used to add text to the drawing area. It lets us add a simple message or title. STEP 1: On the Home tab, in the Tools group, click the Text tool. STEP 2: Drag the pointer in the drawing area where you want to add text. STEP 3: Under Text Tools, on the Text tab, click Fig. 6.3 the font face, size, and style in the Font group (Fig. 6.3). In the Colors group, click Color 1, and then click a color. This is the text color. Type the text that you want to add. The Eraser To erase anything from the drawing area, we use the eraser tool. By default, the eraser changes any area you erase to white. We can change the eraser color. For example, if you set the background color to yellow, anything you erase turns to yellow. Follow the steps below: STEP 1: On the Home tab, in the Tools group, click the Eraser tool. STEP 2: In the Colors group, click Color 2 and then click the color that you want to erase with. If you want to erase with white, you don’t have to select a color. STEP 3: Drag the pointer over the area you want to erase. Do You Know? The pointer changes to rectangle when the eraser is clicked. 58 2/23/2017 12:33:13 AM Computer Grade_2_Xamcheck_(29012017).indb 58

The Color Picker It is used to select or pick the color from a drawing. STEP 1: Select the Color Picker tool. (Fig. 6.4) STEP 2: Click on the part of where you want to copy the color. STEP 3: Now select the color fill tool. STEP 4: Click on the part where you Fig. 6.4 want this color. Click the color in your picture that you want to set as Color 1. Right- click the color in the picture that you want to set as the Color 2. Draw a Shape There are a number of shapes present in Shapes menu: arrows, speech balloons, various stars and others. It allows us to select a shape, then draws it as we want. Below are the steps to draw a shape; STEP 1: On the Home tab, in the Shapes group, click a ready-made shape, such as the Rounded Rectangle. (Fig. 6.5) STEP 2: To add a ready-made shape, drag the pointer across the drawing area to make the shape. Fig. 6.5 STEP 3: To change the outline style, in the Shapes group, click Outline, and then click an outline style. If you don’t want your shape to have an outline, click No outline. In the Colors group, click Color 1, and then click a color for the outline. Computer Grade_2_Xamcheck_(29012017).indb 59 59 2/23/2017 12:33:15 AM

STEP 4: In the Colors group, click Color 2, and then click a color to use to fill the shape. To change the fill style, in the Shapes group, click Fill, and then click a fill style. If you don’t want your shape to be filled, click No fill. Do You Know? If you draw with your left mouse button, Color 1 will be used for the Outline. If you draw with your right mouse button, Color 1 will be used for the Fill. Let Us Practice: Tina wants to draw a kite similar to the shown below. She also wants to include her name in the drawing. It will include at least two text colors, two fonts, at least one shape, and a background color that is not white similar to the given one. Try and help Tina to complete the work. Save your picture frequently so you don’t accidentally lose your work. Click to save the file. Now, to close the MS Paint Window, go to ‘Paint’ button, and click ‘EXIT’ 60 2/23/2017 12:33:17 AM Computer Grade_2_Xamcheck_(29012017).indb 60

New words 1. Program: A computer program is a collection of instructions that performs a specific task. 2. Microsoft: Microsoft Corporation is one of the largest company in the computer industry. 3. Ribbon: Part of the Paint window. It contains the tools that are used to draw with. 4. Canvas: The drawing area where we draw. Inside the Lab Let’s practice a little of what we just learnt. Teacher’s Notes • Explain how to open and save files in Paint. • Make students practice using the tools mentioned above. • Explain and show how to change colors using color 1 and color 2 tools in Paint. • G uide students to practice creating, saving and opening a drawing in paint. Student’s Notes • Follow the steps in the lesson and do the following: 1. Fix blue as Color 1 and green as Color 2((Do not change color in between). Pencil Tool: Step 1: Click the Pencil tool, press with the left mouse button and draw a tree. Step 2: Click the Pencil tool, press with the right mouse button and draw a tree. Computer Grade_2_Xamcheck_(29012017).indb 61 61 2/23/2017 12:33:17 AM

Repeat steps 1 and 2 with shapes tool, fill with the Color tool and eraser tool as well. 2. Change the color of color box 1 and color box 2, and repeat the whole process again. EXERCISE 1) Multiple Choice Questions: a) The group that contains Line tool is (A) Tools (B) Image (C) Colors (D) Shapes b) Using this tool, you can select color from any part of a picture (A) Color picker (B) Magnifier (C) Fill with color (D) Brushes c) All the tools, the color palette, and most commands are grouped together in the: (A) Menu Bar (B) Title Bar (C) Ribbon (D) Canvas 2) True and False a) There are five colors in the color box. __________ b) You cannot open a drawing after you save it. _____________ c) Eraser tool changes to rectangle once it is clicked. __________ 3) Fill in the blanks a) Color 1 is the _________________ Color, and is always __________________ when you open Paint or open a different Paint page. b) Color 2 is the ________________ Color, and is always __________________ when you open Paint or open a different Paint page. c) If you haven’t yet saved your picture, the name will be shown as _____________________. 62 2/23/2017 12:33:17 AM Computer Grade_2_Xamcheck_(29012017).indb 62

4) Match the following I am in the center of the i) EXIT a) main screen. It is where the ii) Text pictures are drawn b) I am the tool used to erase a drawing c) I am used to add text in a iii) Eraser picture d) I am used to close the Paint iv) Canvas window 5) Very Short Answer Questions a) Name any four parts of the Paint window. Ans. ������������������������������������������������������������������������ b) How will you pick the background color using the Color picker tool? Ans. ������������������������������������������������������������������������ c) Name the tools present in the Tools group. Ans. ������������������������������������������������������������������������ Computer Grade_2_Xamcheck_(29012017).indb 63 63 2/23/2017 12:33:17 AM

6) Picture Based Question Draw and color the following shapes in MS Paint. Write their names below the drawings. ACTIVITY Solve the crossword puzzle with the help of picture clues. 64 2/23/2017 12:33:21 AM Computer Grade_2_Xamcheck_(29012017).indb 64

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TABLE OF CONTENTS Lesson Page No. 1. FAMOUS PEOPLE 1–8  Famous Personalities 9 – 15  Great Indian Leaders 16 – 22  Days and Dates to Remember  World Famous Personalities 2. INDIAN CULTURE  Languages and Colourful Costumes  Famous Indian Spices and Sweets  Festivals and Celebrations 3. TRAVELLING AROUND  Surface of the Earth  Season Magic  Public Transport  Means of Communication  Seven Wonders GRADE 2.indb 1 07/02/17 8:27 pm

Lesson Page No. 4. GREEN EARTH 23 – 27 28 – 36  Parts of Plants  Plant Groups 37 – 39  Medicinal Plants 40 – 45  Things We Get from Plants 5. ANIMAL PLANET  Where Do Animals Live?  Animals Talk  Animals and Their Babies  Land and Water Animals  Birds in Nature  Animal Products and other Facts 6. FUN WITH GAMES  Different Games to Play  Stars and Player Numbers 7. MUSIC AND DANCE  Musical Tones and Indian Masters  Let’s Dance GRADE 2.indb 2 07/02/17 8:27 pm

Lesson Page No. 8. MIXED BAG 46 – 48  Living and Non-Living Things  Group Words  Objects with Pairs GRADE 2.indb 3 07/02/17 8:27 pm

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1 Famous People Great Indian Freedom Fighters WordBank Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Mangal Pandey   Chandra Shekhar Azad   Mahatma Gandhi   Bhagat Singh GRADE 2.indb 1 1 07/02/17 8:27 pm

Column A Column B 1) AGTBAH IGHSN i) __________________________________ 2) AMATAHM ANGDIH ii)    __________________________________ 3) TNJEAI BHSUSAH HNCARDA OEBS iii)     __________________________________ 4) HANCDAR HESHKRA ADAZ iv) __________________________________ 5) NAAGLM AYPNED v) __________________________________ 2 07/02/17 8:27 pm GRADE 2.indb 2

Great Indian leaders Identify the images of great Indian leaders given below and write their name in the given blank box. Use the below word bank for help. WordBank Swami Vivekananda Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar Rajiv Gandhi Sardar Vallabhai Patel Jawaharlal Nehru Sarojini Naidu GRADE 2.indb 3 3 07/02/17 8:27 pm

Multiple Choice Questions 1) Can you recognize this person? He served as the Prime Minister of India. [ ] (A) Jawaharlal Nehru (B) Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel (C) Mahatma Gandhi (D) Manmohan Singh [   ] 2) Who is the first scientist to become the President of India? (A) Rakesh Sharma (B) Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam (C) Indira Gandhi (D) Pratibha Patil [   ] 3) Who was the first woman Prime Minister of India? (A) Sonia Gandhi (B) Sarojini Naidu (C) Indira Gandhi (D) Pratibha Patil [   ] 4) Who was the first woman President of India? (A) Sushma Swaraj (B) Pratibha Patil (C) Sarojini Naidu (D) Kasturba Gandhi 4 07/02/17 8:27 pm GRADE 2.indb 4

Do You Know? Ambedkar’s original name was actually Ambavadekar. But his teacher, Mahadev Ambedkar, who was fond of him, changed his surname from ‘Ambavadekar’ to his own surname ‘Ambedkar’ in school records. Days and Dates to Remember Match the Following 1) 26th January i) Children’s Day 2) 1st April ii) Independence Day 3) 15th August iii) Gandhi Jayanti 4) 5th September iv) Republic Day 5) 2nd October v) April Fool’s Day 6) 14th November vi) Teacher’s Day Multiple Choice Questions 1) Swami Vivekananda’s birthday is observed in India as [   ] (A) World Religious Day (B) National Youth Day (C) All Saints Day (D) Hindu Renaissance Day GRADE 2.indb 5 5 07/02/17 8:27 pm

2) Friendship day is celebrated on [   ] (A) First Sunday of August (B) First Sunday of May (C) First Saturday of August (D) Second Sunday of August 3) When was the first television introduced in India? [   ] (A) 1947 (B) 1959 (C) 1969 (D) 1971 4) On which of the following dates was Hiroshima Day observed? [  ] (A) August 15, 1999 (B) August 6, 1945 (C) August 27, 1950 (D) September 7, 1999 5) I nternational Women’s Day is celebrated on which of the following dates? [  ] (A) April 18 (B) March 8 (C) May 15 (D) September 27 6) 15th August is the Independence Day of India and [   ] (A) South Korea (B) Indonesia (C) China (D) Pakistan Do You Know? On August 15, 1947, Mahatma Gandhi was in Calcutta spending his day on prayers, fasting and spinning, campaigning against communal hatred. 6 07/02/17 8:27 pm GRADE 2.indb 6

World Famous Personalities Read the different facts of famous personalities given below. Also, colour the images of the persons. Mahatma Gandhi: The man whose picture we see every day on the currency of this country, Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi was popularly known as Mahatma Gandhi. He was born on 2nd October, 1869, in Porbandar, Gujrat. He was an important leader and freedom fighter of India. He is known by all Indians as “Bapu”. Bapu believed in being truthful and non-violent. He is also known as the “Father of the Nation”. Fun Fact Bapu was extremely punctual. One of his very few possessions was a dollar watch. Just before he was assassinated, on January 30, 1948, Gandhi was upset because he was ten minutes late getting to a regular prayer meeting. Nelson Mandela: Nelson Mandela is one of the most famous leaders of the world. He spent 27 years in prison for trying to overthrow an unjust government. After he came out of prison, he worked to get a better future for everyone in South Africa. As South Africa’s President, he was respected for his courage and wisdom in bringing people together to live in peace. He has won many awards like the Bharat Ratna and the Nobel Peace Prize. He was fondly known as “Madiba”. GRADE 2.indb 7 7 07/02/17 8:27 pm

Michael Jackson: Michael Jackson is also called as “King of Pop”. He is one of the most famous and successful singers of all time. He started singing and performing when he was five years old. He has created many world records. His famous album \"Thriller\" still remains the bestselling album of all time. He was also a very good dancer and he was well known for a dance style called “Moonwalk”. Do You Know? Michael Jackson is one celebrity who has received more awards than any other celebrity in the music industry. He has received 39 Guinness World Records, 14 Billboard Awards, 33 Grammy awards and 26 American Musician Awards. 8 07/02/17 8:27 pm GRADE 2.indb 8

2 Indian Culture Language and Colorful Costumes Match the languages given in column A with the names of states given in column B. Column A Column B 1) Assamese i) Meghalaya 2) Bengali ii) Bihar 3) Telugu iii) Gujarat 4) Tamil iv) Andhra Pradesh 5) Gujarati v) West Bengal 6) Bhojpuri vi) Tamil Nadu 7) Khasi and Garo vii) Assam There are some specific dresses worn by people of different states of India. Observe the pictures carefully and write the names of the states given in the box. WordBank Punjab Kerala Jammu and Kashmir Maharashtra West Bengal Rajasthan GRADE 2.indb 9 9 07/02/17 8:27 pm

1)   2)   3)   4)   5)   6)   Do You Know? Indians love cotton. In fact, the earliest cotton in the world was spun and worn in India. This trend was popular that even Roman emperors would buy and wear cotton from India. Famous Indian Spices and Sweets Everyone loves it, everyone eats it. Everyone even talks about it. Food is something we can talk about for hours and hours. Have you noticed the use of spices in Indian food? India is rightly called the Land of Spices. No country in the world produces as many varieties of spices as India. Sweets (also called Mithais in Hindi) are an important part of 10 07/02/17 8:27 pm GRADE 2.indb 10

Indian cuisine and celebrations. Some famous Indian sweets are kheer, burfi, mysore pak, payasam, rasgulla, gulabjamun, jalebi, sandesh, kulfi and gajar ka halwa. Some names of famous Indian sweets and spices are given in the box. Guess their names from their respective descriptions. WordBank Ghewar Saffron Turmeric Jalebi Cinnamon Bay leaves Sesame Rabri Rosogolla Mysore Pak 1) These are white round balls made of cottage cheese and dipped in sweetened syrup. They are very famous in Kolkata. ______________________________________ 2) T hese sweets are criss-cross web of lines that are deep fried. This dish is made out of black split gram, cottage cheese and sugar syrup. ______________________________________ 3) T his is a yellow coloured spice which is used to cook most Indian dishes. It adds colour to the food and has antiseptic properties. ______________________________________ GRADE 2.indb 11 11 07/02/17 8:27 pm

4) This sweet dish is made out of thickened milk, sugar, dry 07/02/17 8:27 pm fruits and saffron. It is very famous in Benaras. ______________________________________ 5) T his is a sweetmeat from the city of Mysore. It is yellow in colour and literally dripping with ghee. ______________________________________ 6) T  his is an orange spice, used for adding flavor and colouring to food. It is extensively grown in Kashmir. ______________________________________ 7) This sweet is very famous in Rajasthan and is mainly prepared with khoya and ghee. These sweets are prepared during festivals and celebrations. ______________________________________ 8) T  hese are greenish brown coloured leaves, mainly used for adding flavor to food. ______________________________________ 9) T  hese spices are the inner bark of several South Asian trees. They are used to add aroma in food. ______________________________________ 10) These are small flat white coloured seeds used as a source of oil and add flavor to food. ______________________________________ 12 GRADE 2.indb 12

activity: Draw the image of your favorite food item and colour it. Also find out and name the various spices used in it. Do You Know? According to Indian food theory, there are six different tastes: sweet, sour, salty, spicy, bitter, and astringent. GRADE 2.indb 13 13 07/02/17 8:27 pm

Festivals and Celebrations Multiple Choice Questions 1) Which of these festivals is celebrated as a victory of good over evil when de- mon Mahishasura was killed by goddess Durga? [] (A) Diwali (B) Dussehra (C) Holi (D) Eid-al fitr 2) Which festival is called the ‘Festival of colours’? [   ] (A) Holi (B) Diwali (C) Janmashtami (D) Dussehra 3) Which festival marks the birth of Lord Krishna? [   ] (A) Holi (B) Diwali (C) Janmashtami (D) Dussehra 4) Which of these is a major harvest festival of Tamil Nadu? [   ] (A) Holi (B) Diwali (C) Janmashtami (D) Pongal 14 07/02/17 8:27 pm GRADE 2.indb 14

6) Which of these festivals is also known as the ‘Festival of Light’? [   ] (A) Diwali (B) Dussehra (C) Holi (D) Eid-al fitr 7) This is a major festival in Maharashtra state where ‘Vinayaka’, i.e., ‘Remover of all obstacles’ is worshipped for 10 long days. (A) Ganesh Chaturthi (B) Diwali (C) Janmashtami (D) Pongal Activity Colour the picture of different festivals in one place. Also name the festivals that you see in the below picture. Fun Fact The natural colours when sprayed on the body have a great impact on it. Biologists believe that the liquid dye and powdered colours penetrate the body and enter into the pores. This strengthens the ions in the body and adds health and beauty to it. GRADE 2.indb 15 15 07/02/17 8:27 pm

3 Travelling Around 07/02/17 8:27 pm Surface of the Earth Fill in the Blanks 1) The top of a mountain is known as _____________________. 2) The landform which has a table-like top is called _____________________. 3) A place surrounded with water on all four sides is called _____________________. 4) A place which contains large stretches of sands is called _____________________. 5) O  ur Earth is called a blue planet because it is covered with three-fourth of _________________. 6) T he flat fertile lands which are suitable for agriculture are known as _____________________. 16 GRADE 2.indb 16

Season Magic Match the names of seasons given in column A with the weather they experience given in column B. Column A Column B 1) Summer i)    2) Winter ii) 3) Rainy iii) 4) Autumn iv) 5) Spring v) GRADE 2.indb 17 17 07/02/17 8:27 pm

Public Transport Identify the names of the different modes of transport and write them in the boxes provided. Mention what mode of transport it is. One example has been shown. 1) 2) Bus - road 4) 3) 5) 6) 7) 8) 18 07/02/17 8:27 pm GRADE 2.indb 18

9) 10) Fill in the blanks by choosing the correct option from the box. WordBank Kolkata Four Helipad Trucks Wright Brothers railway Stations 1) The bus has _______________ wheels. 2) _______________ are used for carrying goods from one place to another. 3) Trains stop at _____________________________. 4) The helicopter lands on a _____________________________. 5) The first aircraft was built by _____________________________. 6) In India, the first metro rail was built in the city of ______________. GRADE 2.indb 19 19 07/02/17 8:27 pm

Means of Communication The names of modes of communication have been jumbled here. Find out the correct names. 1) __________________________________ L T S NO I E E V I 2) __________________________________ ODA I R 3) __________________________________ L I EMA 4) __________________________________ SWE N R A P E P Fun Fact India is the largest producer of films in the world. 20 07/02/17 8:27 pm GRADE 2.indb 20

Multiple Choice Questions 1) Which of the following is the national radio station of India? [  ] (A) Red FM (B) All India Radio (C) Radio one (D) Radio India 2) I am a source of communication. I am a way of meeting. I wink at you. I am known as the “Great Gossiper.” I am intellectual. What am I? [   ] (A) TV (B) Cell phone (C) Computer (D) Telephone 3) Which one is not a means of communication? [   ] (A) Train (B) Radio (C) Television (D) Telephone 4) Which bird was used to send messages in ancient time? [] (A) Parrot (B) Duck (C) Pigeon (D) Crow Do You Know? Leonardo da Vinci, the famous artist, studied the possibility of human flight and created the first model many years before the Wright Brothers invented their first flying machine. GRADE 2.indb 21 21 07/02/17 8:27 pm

Seven Wonders 2) Know the Seven Wonders of the World. 1) Taj Mahal, India The Great Wall of China, China 3) 4) Christ, the redeemer, Brazil Petra, Jordan 5) 6) Machu Picchu, Peru Chichen Itza, Mexico 7)  Colosseum, Italy Do You Know? It took approximately about twenty two years to complete the construction of Taj Mahal. 22 07/02/17 8:27 pm GRADE 2.indb 22