Class 5 EVS NCERT Solutions Chapter 2- Journey of a River
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NCERT Solutions – Class 5 EVS – Chapter 2 Journey of a River
Complete NCERT Question–Answer Set for Class 5 EVS – Chapter 2: Journey of a River (Godavari).
Every question from the chapter has been included — Write, Think, Discuss, Let Us Reflect, Activities that need answers, map questions, and all in-text questions.
A. Map-Based Questions
1. Name the states that Godavari flows through.
Answer: Maharashtra, Telangana, Chhattisgarh, Odisha (border areas), and Andhra Pradesh.
2. Name a dam and a wildlife sanctuary along the length of Godavari.
Answer:
- Dam: Sriram Sagar Project (SRSP) or Polavaram Dam
- Wildlife Sanctuary: Kawal Tiger Reserve
3. Which other small rivers join Godavari in its journey?
Answer: Manjira, Indravati, Sabari, and other small streams.
B. In-text Questions (Page: The Many Ways I Support Lives)
1. List three ways in which people are dependent on the river Godavari.
Answer:
- For drinking, cooking, and washing.
- For farming and irrigation.
- For fishing, boating, and transportation.
2. In which occupations are people engaged near the river Godavari?
Answer:
People near the river are engaged in farming, fishing, boat services, factory work, tourism, and animal rearing.
3. Which crops do you see growing near the Godavari?
Answer:
Rice, sugarcane, cotton, pulses, and fruits.
4. Which crops grow in your region? Where does the water for irrigation come from?
Answer:
(Sample Answer — Students may write their own.)
In my region, crops like wheat, rice, and vegetables grow. The water for irrigation comes from canals, tubewells, ponds, or rivers.
C. Write (Dams Section)
What problems can arise after a dam is built? How can they be solved?
Answer:
Problems:
- Forests and fields get flooded.
- Animals lose their homes.
- People have to leave their villages.
- Natural flow of the river changes.
Solutions:
- Give new homes and compensation to affected families.
- Create new forests to replace lost ones.
- Build wildlife corridors for animals.
- Plan dams only where necessary and with care.
D. Write (Pollution Section)
1. Where do the plastic wrappers and bags that we litter end up?
Answer:
They get washed into drains, rivers, ponds, and finally the sea, where they pollute water and harm animals.
2. What kinds of soaps, shampoos or cleaners are used in your home? Where does the unclean water go?
Answer:
(Sample Answer)
We use soaps, detergents, floor cleaners and shampoos. The dirty water goes down the drain into sewage lines, which finally reach rivers or lakes.
E. Activity 2 (Effects of Waste) – Answer Format
Question: List things we throw in bins and how they harm water bodies.
Answer (Sample):
- Plastic bags: Can choke fish and turtles.
- Food waste: Makes water dirty and smelly.
- Metal cans: Release harmful chemicals.
- Glass pieces: Harm animals that step on them.
- Old cloth: Blocks water flow.
F. Dissolving in Water
Things that dissolve in water:
Salt, sugar, lemon juice.
Things that do not dissolve in water:
Sand, oil, plastic bits.
G. Activity 4 (Green Blanket)
Questions & Answers
1. Which river looks healthier and why?
Answer:
The river with clean, clear water looks healthier because it has fewer pollutants and supports aquatic life.
2. How do so many plants grow in water?
Answer:
Fertilisers washed from farms add extra nutrients, helping plants grow rapidly.
3. What happens when too many plants grow in a river?
Answer:
- They form a green blanket.
- Fish cannot breathe because oxygen reduces.
- Water becomes unsafe for people.
H. Write
Three things you can do to protect water bodies near you:
Answer:
- Avoid throwing waste in rivers and ponds.
- Use less plastic and use eco-friendly products.
- Save water and keep surrounding areas clean.
I. Activity 5 – Match the Columns (Flood Problems)
Answers:
(i) Dirty water → (b) Safe drinking
(ii) Broken roads → (d) Travel and transport
(iii) Lost crops → (g) Food supply
(iv) No electricity → (e) Lights, fans and phones
(v) Spread of diseases → (f) People’s health
(vi) Damaged homes → (a) Shelter for people
(vii) Schools shut → (c) Learning
J. When a River Runs Dry
1. What would you do if you had no water in your home for an entire day?
Answer:
I would use stored water carefully, avoid wasting, and get drinking water from neighbours or public taps.
2. What if there was no water for a week? How would you manage?
Answer:
I would collect water from community tanks, hand pumps, tankers or nearby wells, and use water only for essential needs.
K. LET US REFLECT — FULL ANSWERS
1. Find out which river(s) flow through your state.
(Sample Answer — Students may change)
The rivers in my state are Ganga/Yamuna/Narmada/etc.
(a) What are they used for?
For drinking, irrigation, washing, transport and fishing.
(b) Are there any dams on them?
Yes, there are dams like Tehri/Bhakra Nangal (students mention local).
2. A story or festival related to rivers in your region.
Answer (Sample):
In our region, people celebrate Chhath Puja near rivers and thank the Sun God for life and water.
3. Ask an elder:
(a) What was the condition of rivers when you were a child?
They were cleaner, fuller and had more fish.
(b) What has changed now?
More pollution, plastic waste and less water flow.
4. Why did people build houses and cities near rivers in the past? Are rivers still important today?
Answer:
People built houses near rivers for water, farming, transport and fishing.
Yes, rivers are still important today for drinking, irrigation, electricity and industry.
5. If you could make one rule to protect rivers, what would it be?
Answer:
Ban dumping garbage and chemicals into rivers and fine anyone who pollutes them.
6. Think of a time when you wasted water. What could you have done differently?
Answer:
I left the tap running. I should have turned it off and used only the required amount.
7. Design a simple water filter — What would you include?
Answer:
I would use sand, gravel, charcoal and a cloth layer to filter dirty water.
8. Imagine you are planning a new city near a river.
(a) How will you keep the river clean?
By building sewage treatment plants and banning plastic waste.
(b) How will you prevent floods?
By planting trees, building strong embankments and keeping drains clean.
(c) How will you ensure water availability in summer?
By storing water in reservoirs and promoting rainwater harvesting.
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