What a Tank! Practice Worksheet Class 5 English Santoor Book Chapter 6 NCERT Notes
Practice Worksheet — What a Tank!
Here’s a complete Practice Worksheet with Answers for Class 5 English – Chapter “What a Tank!” (NCERT, Unit 6).
A. Short Answer Questions
- What is the main use of a water tank?
- In which Indian state are overhead tanks decorated creatively?
- What are the underground rainwater storing tanks in Rajasthan called?
- Which traditional water storage system is used in Tamil Nadu?
- Why do people build underground tanks (tankas) in desert areas?
- What is a water tank used for?
- Where are most overhead water tanks placed?
- What makes the overhead tanks of Punjab special?
- How is the frame of these special tanks built?
- What do these decorated tanks tell us about the house owners?
B. Match the Following
| A | B |
|---|---|
| Overhead tank designs | Reflect owner’s interests |
| Ooranis | Tamil Nadu |
| Tankas | Rajasthan’s desert |
| Panam Keni | Kerala |
| Steel + concrete | Material for modern tanks |
C. Fill in the Blanks
- The water tanks in Punjab are often built with steel rod frames and then covered in ________.
- Ooranis store rainwater for ________.
- Panam Keni wells are known for ____________.
- In desert areas, underground tanks called __________ are used to avoid evaporation.
- Designing a tank in a shape meaningful to the owner shows their __________.
D. Vocabulary & Meaning
Pick five difficult words from the chapter (e.g. conservation, unique, identity, underground, concrete) and for each:
- Write its meaning
- Use it in a sentence relating to water or tanks
E. True or False
- All overhead tanks in Punjab are plain and look the same.
- Tankas help reduce water loss due to evaporation.
- Panam Keni wells dry up easily.
- Ooranis are above ground structures.
- Creativity in tank design is just for show, not functional.
F. Creative Writing
Write a paragraph (6-8 sentences) on how you would design a water tank for your house. Mention:
- The shape
- Materials
- Why you chose that design
- How it helps conserve water
.
Practice Worksheet with Answers – “What a Tank!”
A. Short Answer Questions
- What is the main use of a water tank?
Answer: A water tank is used to store water for daily household and community use. - In which Indian state are overhead tanks decorated creatively?
Answer: In Punjab, people decorate their overhead water tanks creatively. - What are the underground rainwater storing tanks in Rajasthan called?
Answer: They are called Tankas. - Which traditional water storage system is used in Tamil Nadu?
Answer: The Ooranis are used in Tamil Nadu for storing water. - Why do people build underground tanks (tankas) in desert areas?
Answer: They build underground tanks to prevent water evaporation and keep water cool. - What is a water tank used for?
Answer: A water tank is used to store water for drinking, farming, and other daily needs. - Where are most overhead water tanks placed?
Answer: Overhead water tanks are usually placed or built on the roofs of houses. - What makes the overhead tanks of Punjab special?
Answer: The overhead tanks of Punjab are decorated in unique shapes (like animals, footballs, aeroplanes etc.) reflecting the owner’s identity. - How is the frame of these special tanks built?
Answer: The frame is made using steel rods, and then concrete is used for the final shape.
- What do these decorated tanks tell us about the house owners?
Answer: The design of the tanks reveals the owner’s interests, profession, or personality.
B. Match the Following
| A | B | Answer |
|---|---|---|
| Overhead tank designs | Reflect owner’s interests | ✅ |
| Ooranis | Tamil Nadu | ✅ |
| Tankas | Rajasthan’s desert | ✅ |
| Panam Keni | Kerala | ✅ |
| Steel + concrete | Material for modern tanks | ✅ |
C. Fill in the Blanks
- The water tanks in Punjab are often built with steel rod frames and then covered in cement.
- Ooranis store rainwater for village use.
- Panam Keni wells are known for their long-lasting cool water.
- In desert areas, underground tanks called Tankas are used to avoid evaporation.
- Designing a tank in a shape meaningful to the owner shows their creativity and identity.
D. Vocabulary & Meaning
| Word | Meaning | Sentence |
|---|---|---|
| Conservation | Saving and protecting something | We must practice water conservation to save water for the future. |
| Unique | One of a kind | The farmer’s water tank had a unique shape of a rooster. |
| Identity | What makes something special or different | The design of the tank shows the identity of the owner. |
| Underground | Beneath the surface of the earth | Tankas are underground to keep water cool. |
| Concrete | A strong material made of cement and gravel | The mason built the tank with concrete walls. |
E. True or False
- All overhead tanks in Punjab are plain and look the same. → ❌ False
- Tankas help reduce water loss due to evaporation. → ✅ True
- Panam Keni wells dry up easily. → ❌ False
- Ooranis are above ground structures. → ✅ True
- Creativity in tank design is just for show, not functional. → ❌ False (It shows local culture and identity.)
F. Creative Writing (Sample Answer)
Topic: My Dream Water Tank Design
If I could design a water tank, I would make it in the shape of a big elephant because elephants love water and represent strength. I would use concrete and steel to make it strong. The trunk of the elephant would serve as the water pipe. The tank would be painted bright blue to match the sky. This design would remind everyone to save water and use it wisely. It would also make my house look unique in the neighbourhood.