NCERT Question–Answer set for Class 5 EVS – Chapter 9: Rhythms of Nature
Here’s a complete and comprehensive NCERT Question–Answer set for Class 5 EVS – Chapter 9: Rhythms of Nature. It includes all textual questions (“Think”, “Write”, “Discuss”, “Let’s Reflect”, “Find out”) along with clear, well-structured answers.
Chapter 9 – Rhythms of Nature
NCERT Solutions and Notes
Our Wonderous World – The World Around Us
Write
Q1. Try to remember the time you were in Grades 3 and 4. Think and write about the changes that you have noticed in yourself and your friends, in your school, and in your environment.
| Category | Grade 3 | Grade 4 | Grade 5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yourself and your friends | We were shorter and younger. | We became taller and more confident. | We have grown more responsible and independent. |
| School | Fewer classrooms and small playground. | More classrooms and better facilities. | New trees planted and computer lab improved. |
| Surrounding area | Few houses, open land. | New buildings and roads developed. | Cleaner surroundings with more greenery. |
Think and Write
Q1. Can you think of something that takes a really long time to change, maybe over years?
Answer:
Mountains forming, rivers changing course, or trees growing into large forests take many years to change.
Q2. What about something that changes within just a few years?
Answer:
A small plant grows into a tree, or a child grows taller and stronger in a few years.
Q3. Are there changes that happen every year, again and again?
Answer:
Yes, seasons change every year — summer, monsoon, winter — and festivals are celebrated yearly.
Q4. Can you name something that changes in just a few minutes or even seconds?
Answer:
The color of the sky at sunset, a traffic light, or a passing cloud can change in seconds.
Changes Around Us in a Day (Day and Night)
Q1. What causes day and night?
Answer:
Day and night are caused by the rotation of the Earth on its axis. When one side of the Earth faces the Sun, it experiences day; the other side, away from the Sun, experiences night.
Find out
Q2. Study the globe and write – when it is day time in India, which countries will have night?
Answer:
When it is day in India, countries like the United States, Canada, Brazil, and Argentina have night because they are on the opposite side of the Earth.
Changes Around Us in a Year (Seasons)
Q1. What do we observe in nature as seasons change?
Answer:
We see changes in temperature, plants, trees, animal behavior, and human activities such as farming, clothing, and festivals.
Discovering Seasons
Q1. What is a season?
Answer:
A season is a period of the year marked by specific weather patterns and daylight hours, resulting from the Earth’s orbit around the Sun and its tilted axis.
Q2. Do the same things happen every year during a season?
Answer:
Yes, similar changes occur every year, forming a natural rhythm such as heat in summer, rain in monsoon, and cold in winter.
Q3. What are the six seasons in India?
Answer:
India’s six seasons are:
- Vasanta (Spring)
- Grishma (Summer)
- Varsha (Monsoon)
- Sharad (Autumn)
- Hemant (Pre-winter)
- Shishir (Winter)
Write
Q1. How do you feel when the season changes? Would you prefer one season to continue throughout the year? Give reasons.
Answer:
I feel excited when the season changes because each season brings something new — flowers in spring, rain in monsoon, and cold in winter.
I would not prefer one season all year because we enjoy variety, and nature needs different seasons for balance.
Discuss
Q1. Winter in Kerala is different from winter in Kashmir valley. Monsoon in Assam is different from Rajasthan. Why do you think it is so?
Answer:
India has varied geography and climate.
- Kerala is near the sea and has mild winters.
- Kashmir is in the mountains and has very cold winters.
- Assam receives heavy rainfall due to hills and forests,
- while Rajasthan is mostly desert, so it gets less rain.
Celebrating Seasons
Q1. Name some summer and winter crops in your region.
Answer:
- Summer crops: Rice, maize, sugarcane, and jowar.
- Winter crops: Wheat, mustard, barley, and peas.
Q2. Match the festivals with the seasons they are celebrated in.
| S.No. | Festival | Season |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Pongal, Makar Sankranti | (c) New Year and harvest festival |
| 2. | Holi | (a) Spring – when flowers bloom |
| 3. | Diwali | (b) Autumn – after crops are harvested |
| 4. | Baisakhi, Gudi Padwa, Vishu, Rongali Bihu | (c) New Year and harvest festival |
Correct Match:
1 → (c), 2 → (a), 3 → (b), 4 → (c)
Let Us Reflect
Q1. Narrate your experiences about the season changes.
Answer:
I notice that in summer, days are long and hot. In monsoon, it rains and everything turns green. In winter, mornings are foggy and cold. Each season feels unique and brings different joys.
Q2. Ask your family members and write about seasons. Do you find any major differences in the patterns or changing seasons? What could be possible reasons?
Answer:
My parents say summers were cooler in their childhood. Now it is hotter due to pollution and deforestation. The delay in rain is also noticed due to climate change.
Q3. Seasons have local names. Find out and write the seasons mentioned below are called in your region and local language.
| English Name | Local Name (Hindi Example) |
|---|---|
| Spring | Basant Ritu |
| Summer | Grishma Ritu |
| Monsoon | Varsha Ritu |
| Autumn | Sharad Ritu |
| Pre-winter | Hemant Ritu |
| Winter | Shishir Ritu |
Q4. Fill the table based on your observations and experiences.
| Name of the Season | Food You Eat | Clothes You Wear | Festivals You Celebrate | Nature Around You |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | Fresh fruits, leafy vegetables | Light cotton clothes | Holi, Vasant Panchami | Flowers bloom, pleasant weather |
| Summer | Mangoes, curd, juices | Cotton clothes | Rath Yatra | Hot days, long sunlight |
| Monsoon | Pakoras, tea, rice dishes | Raincoats, umbrellas | Raksha Bandhan | Greenery, rain showers |
| Autumn | Rice, dal, sweets | Light warm clothes | Diwali | Clear skies, mild cool air |
| Pre-winter | Hot soups, roasted corn | Woolen clothes | Guru Nanak Jayanti | Cool evenings, falling leaves |
| Winter | Gajar halwa, parathas | Warm woolens | Christmas, Lohri | Cold winds, foggy mornings |
Q5. Share your experience of seasons’ journaling.
Answer:
While writing my seasons’ journal, I noticed how plants, animals, and people’s activities change. I also learned how each season has its own rhythm and importance.
Q6. Make a comparative drawing of the three major seasons: Summer, Monsoon, and Winter.
Answer (Guidance):
- Summer: Sun shining brightly, trees with green leaves, children playing outdoors.
- Monsoon: Dark clouds, rain, umbrellas, frogs, green surroundings.
- Winter: People in sweaters, foggy mornings, bonfires.
Do You Know? (Concept Boxes)
| Concept | Fact |
|---|---|
| Festivities in India | India celebrates over 1,000 festivals in a year! |
| First Sunrise in India | Dong, Arunachal Pradesh, is the first village to see the sunrise. |
| Day and Night | The Earth rotates, not the Sun. The side facing the Sun has day; the other side has night. |
| Earth’s Surface | About three-fourths of Earth is covered with water. |
| Natural Signs | In Odisha, the koel’s song tells farmers the rains are coming. |
| Monsoon Indicator | When ants carry eggs upward, it signals upcoming rain. |
| Climate Diversity | India has both Mawsynram (wettest place) and Thar Desert (driest place). |
| Nag Panchami | Celebrated during the monsoon to show respect to snakes and reptiles. |
Chapter Summary – Rhythms of Nature
- Everything in nature changes — from day to night, from one season to another.
- These changes are part of nature’s rhythm — some slow, some quick.
- The Earth’s rotation causes day and night.
- Seasons change due to the Earth’s movement around the Sun.
- In India, there are six seasons that follow a repeating pattern.
- Each season affects plants, animals, people, crops, and festivals.
- Observing seasons helps us understand cycles of life and the balance of nature.
- Celebrating seasons connects us with culture, farming, and nature’s beauty.
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