NCERT Question-Answer Solution for Class 5 EVS Chapter 10 – Earth — Our Shared Home
Our Wonderous World – The World Around Us
Class 5 EVS Chapter 10 – “Earth: Our Shared Home” Full NCERT Question and Answer Set
Complete NCERT question-answer set that includes every section: “Write,” “Discuss,” “Think,” “Let’s Reflect,” “Activities (conceptual answers),” and “Do You Know?” integrated explanations.
Answers are written clearly and concisely as per NCERT standards for Class 5.
Activity 1
1. My address
(Students will write their own address.)
Example Answer:
Name: Ananya Sharma
House Number/Building Name: 22, Green Apartments
Street Name: Nehru Road
Village/Town/City: Bhopal
District: Bhopal
State/Union Territory: Madhya Pradesh
Country: India
Planet: Earth
2. Use a globe and find out:
(a) Are all the oceans on Earth connected with each other?
Answer: Yes, all the oceans on Earth are connected with each other.
(b) Where is India on the globe?
Answer: India is located in the southern part of Asia on the eastern hemisphere of the globe.
Write
1. Does the rosy starling visit your area? What is it called locally?
Answer: Rosy starlings sometimes visit my area during winter. Locally, they are called gulabi maina or rosy pastor.
2. What does this story tell us about nature?
Answer: This story tells us that nature has no boundaries. Birds and animals can freely move from one country to another, showing that the Earth is connected as one home.
3. What does it mean when we say “nature has no boundaries”?
Answer: It means that natural elements like air, water, clouds, and animals are not limited by human-made borders. They move freely across the world, connecting all parts of Earth.
Discuss
Why do you think yoga became popular in so many countries?
Answer: Yoga became popular because it helps people stay healthy, calm, and peaceful. It teaches balance between body and mind, which everyone in the world values.
Write
Can you name a yoga pose you have tried or seen? What do you think it helps with?
Answer: I have tried the Tree Pose (Vrikshasana). It helps improve balance and makes the legs and mind strong and steady.
Write
1. What would happen if chillies disappeared from our kitchens for a week?
Answer: Our food would taste very plain and less spicy. Many dishes like curry and chutney would lose their flavour.
2. Ask your parents and write down the name of any recipe in which they have used black pepper and not red chillies.
Answer: My parents use black pepper instead of red chilli in pepper rasam and black pepper chicken.
Discuss
1. If you could choose one Indian food to share with the world, what would it be?
Answer: I would share biryani because it is full of flavour, spices, and represents India’s mixed culture.
2. What kind of new food items do you think will travel in the future?
Answer: In the future, healthy foods made from millets and plant-based products may travel to other countries.
Write
1. Why do you think both Indian and Mexican cultures use marigolds during their festivals?
Answer: Both cultures use marigolds because their bright colours represent joy, positivity, and celebration.
2. Why do you think people in different countries include flowers in their celebrations?
Answer: People use flowers because they bring beauty, fragrance, and happiness to festivals and symbolize love and respect.
Write
What does this story tell us about animals moving from one place to another?
Answer: It shows that animals can live and adapt in new places. Like Indian cows in Brazil, they can help other countries and connect the world through nature.
Activity 4
1. With help of your teacher or an elder find out the names of at least 5 different breeds of cows.
Answer:
- Gir
- Sahiwal
- Kankrej
- Red Sindhi
- Ongole
2. Make a list of a few things in your house or school that may have come from another part of the world. Find out where they originally came from.
| Item | Origin |
|---|---|
| Jeans | America |
| Football | England |
| Guitar | Spain |
| Cashews | Brazil |
| Potato | South America |
Write
1. What does ‘Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam’ teach us?
Answer: It teaches us that the whole world is one family. We should live with love, peace, and care for all living beings.
2. Write the meaning of ‘Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam’ in your own words.
Answer: It means that everyone on Earth — people, animals, plants, air, and water — are part of one big family.
3. How can we live like one big family, even when we are different?
Answer: We can live like one family by respecting others’ cultures, helping one another, protecting nature, and spreading kindness.
Let’s Reflect
1. Pick one of the ideas. Write a short story about how this idea might have travelled from one place to another long ago. Think about how it helped people change their lives or the way they think.
Answer:
Idea: Yoga
Yoga started in India long ago. Travellers learned it and taught it in other countries. People found it useful for health and peace. Today, yoga connects the world and helps people stay healthy and calm.
2. Write one way you can care for the Earth.
Answer: I can care for the Earth by planting trees, saving water, and not wasting electricity.
3. Identify an item that can travel from India to other parts of the world and write about it.
Answer: Neem products can travel from India to the world because they are natural, healthy, and good for skin care and medicine.
Extra “Do You Know?” Facts — Understanding Questions
1. Who was the first Indian to see Earth from space?
Answer: Wing Commander Rakesh Sharma.
2. What did Rakesh Sharma say when asked how India looked from space?
Answer: He said, “Saare Jahaan Se Achcha” — the best in the entire world.
3. What is DIGIPIN?
Answer: DIGIPIN is a 10-character digital address code that helps locate homes or schools easily in any part of India.
4. Name four major religions that originated in India.
Answer: Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, and Sikhism.
5. Where did the marigold flower originally come from?
Answer: The marigold flower originally came from Mexico.
6. Which three Indian cow breeds were taken to Brazil?
Answer: Gir, Kankrej, and Ongole.
7. What does the MoEFCC logo represent?
Answer: It represents the balance between nature and human life and reminds us that caring for nature means caring for ourselves.
Summary of Key Concepts
- The Earth looks blue from space because of its water bodies.
- Borders are man-made; nature has no boundaries.
- Birds, plants, and animals travel across countries naturally.
- Yoga, spices, chillies, sugar, and marigolds show cultural sharing between countries.
- India has shared many gifts with the world — knowledge, crops, and traditions.
- Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam teaches that we are all one family living on one shared planet.
Seasons’ Journal: Sample Completed Entries
The World Around Me: April–June (Summer)
| Theme | What I Observed |
|---|---|
| Plant Life | Mango, neem, and gulmohar trees are shedding some leaves. Some trees like hibiscus are flowering. New shoots on vegetable plants. |
| Birds and Animals | Sparrows, mynas, and crows are active. Lizards seen on walls. Butterflies visiting flowers. |
| Air, Heat and Light | Hot and dry weather. Bright sunlight. Clear blue sky. Warm breeze in the morning and evening. |
| Water and Water Bodies | Water level in ponds and wells decreasing. Some puddles from occasional rain. Tap water sufficient at home. |
| Human Activities | People wearing cotton clothes. Using fans. Children playing outdoors in morning and evening. Summer fruits like mangoes eaten. |
| Nature as I Observed | Plants are adjusting to heat; birds are active early and late in the day; humans and animals find shade during peak heat. |
The World Around Me: July–September (Monsoon)
| Theme | What I Observed |
|---|---|
| Plant Life | Plants are green and lush. Rice paddies in fields growing well. Flowers like hibiscus and marigold bloom. |
| Birds and Animals | Mynas, crows, and house sparrows visible. Frogs in puddles. Ants and insects more active after rain. |
| Air, Heat and Light | Cool and humid air. Frequent rain showers. Clouds covering the sky. Fresh smell after rain. |
| Water and Water Bodies | Ponds, lakes, and wells full. Water flows in small streams. Puddles after rains. |
| Human Activities | People wearing light cotton or raincoats. Carrying umbrellas. Planting crops. Children enjoy rainy play. |
| Nature as I Observed | Plants flourish after rain. Animals and birds active. Water bodies replenished. Air fresh and cool. |
The World Around Me: October–December (Autumn / Early Winter)
| Theme | What I Observed |
|---|---|
| Plant Life | Trees like neem, gulmohar, and banyan shed leaves. Flowering plants like marigold and roses bloom. |
| Birds and Animals | Migratory birds like rosy starlings visit the area. Squirrels collecting food. Bees and butterflies active. |
| Air, Heat and Light | Pleasant weather. Cool mornings and evenings. Moderate sunlight. Clear sky. |
| Water and Water Bodies | Water levels decreasing gradually after monsoon. Some stagnant water remains in puddles. |
| Human Activities | People wearing light sweaters in the morning. Harvesting crops like rice and sugarcane. Festivals celebrated. |
| Nature as I Observed | Weather comfortable for humans and animals. Plants flowering. Birds arriving for winter. |
The World Around Me: January–March (Winter / Early Summer)
| Theme | What I Observed |
|---|---|
| Plant Life | Most trees green with fewer flowers. Some fruit trees like guava and orange flowering. Dry leaves seen on ground. |
| Birds and Animals | House sparrows, pigeons, and crows seen. Insects less active. Some birds feeding on seeds. |
| Air, Heat and Light | Cold mornings and evenings. Pleasant daytime temperature. Foggy mornings. Bright sunlight during the day. |
| Water and Water Bodies | Water levels in ponds and wells lower. Rivers flowing steadily. Tap water sufficient. |
| Human Activities | People wearing warm clothes in mornings and evenings. Indoor activities increased. Harvesting vegetables like carrots and spinach. |
| Nature as I Observed | Winter brings calm and freshness. Birds and animals adapt to cooler weather. Plants less active but still growing. |
Tips:
- Students can draw small sketches of birds, trees, flowers, or puddles for each term.
- They can note weather symbols (sun, cloud, rain, fog) next to Air, Heat and Light.
- For Water Bodies, mark water level changes with arrows or bars.
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