Practice worksheet – Class 5 EVS – Chapter 6: Some Unique Places
(Unit 3: Incredible India) Our Wonderous World – The World Around Us
Some Unique Places Practice Worksheet – Class 5 EVS (Some Unique Places (Unit 3 – Incredible India)
Class 5 EVS – Chapter 5 “Some Unique Places” Worksheet
1: Fill in the Blanks
( survive and breathe, Sundarbans, Andaman Islands, Meghalaya, shelter and food, stand strongly in muddy soil, Indira Point, Bay of Bengal, life jacket, Northeast )
- The southernmost point of India is ____________________.
- The Andaman and Nicobar Islands are located in the ____________________.
- Trees like the one Shanti saw have wide roots that help them ____________________.
- Birds like the Andaman wood pigeon are found only in ____________________.
- Everyone must wear a _______________ on a ferry for safety.
- Corals give __________________ to many sea creatures.
- The largest mangrove forest in the world is the ____________________.
- Mangrove roots help the trees __________________ in salty, muddy water.
- The Seven Sisters belong to the ____________________ region of India.
- Living root bridges are found in ____________________.
2: Very Short Answer Questions
- What is an island?
- Name any two animals/birds found only in the Andaman region.
- What helps people in Sundarbans protect the land from waves?
- What is the special bird protected by the women in Northeast India?
- Which rainforest in Kerala is protected due to the “Save Silent Valley Movement”?
3: Short Answer Questions
- Why do some animals and birds live only on certain islands?
- Why are coral reefs important for marine life?
- How do people in the Sundarbans depend on the mangrove forests?
- What makes the Western Ghats a biodiversity hotspot?
- What did Shanti learn from visiting different regions of India?
4: Match the Following
A. Andaman Hornbill ———— 1. Roots above water
B. Mangroves ———————— 2. Ancient hunter-gatherers
C. North Sentinel Island ——— 3. Found only in Andamans
D. Root bridges ——————— 4. Made from tree roots
E. Sundarbans ——————— 5. Largest mangrove forest
5: True or False
- Corals are colourful stones. _______
- Life jackets are needed only by non-swimmers. _______
- The Seven Sisters are part of northern India. _______
- Silent Valley is known for its loud cicada sounds. _______
- Western Ghats are home to the lion-tailed macaque. _______
6: Picture-Based Questions
(Teacher may show pictures of mangroves, root bridges, Western Ghats, Andaman pigeon, coral reef.)
- Identify the picture: ___________________________
- What helps this tree survive in muddy water? ___________________________
- Why do people build houses on stilts in the Northeast? ___________________
- What do corals provide to sea animals? ________________________________
7: Application-Based Questions
- You are going on a ferry. What three safety rules will you follow?
- Suppose you live near a mangrove forest. How would you take care of it?
- Choose one special place (Andaman, Sundarbans, Northeast or Western Ghats).
Write why it is important to India.
- What can students do to protect birds and animals near their homes?
8: Higher Order Thinking (HOTS)
- How do the people of North Sentinel Island prove that traditional knowledge can save lives?
- Why do you think places with unique animals and plants must be protected?
- Why are living root bridges better than cement bridges in forest areas?
9: Creative Writing
- Draw or describe your favourite sea creature.
- Imagine you visited the Western Ghats. Write 5 lines about your experience.
- Design a poster: “Protect Our Nature Hotspots”.
10: Map Work
- Mark the following on the map of India:
- Andaman & Nicobar Islands
- Sundarbans
- Northeast India
- Western Ghats
- Kanyakumari
All the WORKSHEET Answers Given Below
WORKSHEET – Class 5 EVS – Answers
(Some Unique Places / Our Vibrant Country)
WITH ANSWERS BELOW EACH QUESTION**
Below is full worksheet WITH answers added below each question,
1: Fill in the Blanks (With Answers)
( survive and breathe, Sundarbans, Andaman Islands, Meghalaya, shelter and food, stand strongly in muddy soil, Indira Point, Bay of Bengal, life jacket, Northeast )
- The southernmost point of India is ____________________.
Answer: Indira Point - The Andaman and Nicobar Islands are located in the ____________________.
Answer: Bay of Bengal - Trees like the one Shanti saw have wide roots that help them ____________________.
Answer: stand strongly in muddy soil - Birds like the Andaman wood pigeon are found only in ____________________.
Answer: Andaman Islands - Everyone must wear a _______________ on a ferry for safety.
Answer: life jacket - Corals give __________________ to many sea creatures.
Answer: shelter and food - The largest mangrove forest in the world is the ____________________.
Answer: Sundarbans - Mangrove roots help the trees __________________ in salty, muddy water.
Answer: survive and breathe - The Seven Sisters belong to the ____________________ region of India.
Answer: Northeast - Living root bridges are found in ____________________.
Answer: Meghalaya
2: Very Short Answer Questions (With Answers)
- What is an island?
Answer: A piece of land surrounded by water on all sides.
- Name any two animals/birds found only in the Andaman region.
Answer: Andaman wood pigeon, Andaman wild pig
- What helps people in Sundarbans protect the land from waves?
Answer: Mangrove forests
- What is the special bird protected by the women in Northeast India?
Answer: Amur Falcon
- Which rainforest in Kerala is protected due to the “Save Silent Valley Movement”?
Answer: Silent Valley Forest
3: Short Answer Questions (With Answers)
- Why do some animals and birds live only on certain islands?
Answer: Because the environment on those islands is unique and suitable only for them.
- Why are coral reefs important for marine life?
Answer: They provide food, shelter, and breeding places for many sea creatures.
- How do people in the Sundarbans depend on the mangrove forests?
Answer: They protect the land from floods, provide fish, honey, and wood.
- What makes the Western Ghats a biodiversity hotspot?
Answer: It has thousands of unique plants, animals, and insects found nowhere else.
- What did Shanti learn from visiting different regions of India?
Answer: She learned that India is rich in natural beauty, cultures, and unique places.
4: Match the Following (With Answers)
A. Andaman Hornbill ———— 3. Found only in Andamans
B. Mangroves ———————— 1. Roots above water
C. North Sentinel Island ——— 2. Ancient hunter-gatherers
D. Root bridges ——————— 4. Made from tree roots
E. Sundarbans ——————— 5. Largest mangrove forest
True or False (With Answers)
- Corals are colourful stones. _______
Answer: False - Life jackets are needed only by non-swimmers. _______
Answer: False - The Seven Sisters are part of northern India. _______
Answer: False - Silent Valley is known for its loud cicada sounds. _______
Answer: False - Western Ghats are home to the lion-tailed macaque. _______
Answer: True
6: Picture-Based Questions (With Answers)
- Identify the picture:
Answer: (Example) Mangrove trees / Coral reef / Root bridge (depends on the picture shown)
- What helps this tree survive in muddy water?
Answer: Aerial roots / breathing roots
- Why do people build houses on stilts in the Northeast?
Answer: To protect homes from floods and wild animals.
- What do corals provide to sea animals?
Answer: Shelter and breeding space.
7: Application-Based Questions (With Answers)
- You are going on a ferry. What three safety rules will you follow?
Answer:- Wear a life jacket
- Do not lean over the railing
- Follow the instructions of the crew
- Suppose you live near a mangrove forest. How would you take care of it?
Answer:- Avoid cutting mangrove trees
- Keep the area clean
- Protect the animals living there
- Choose one special place (Andaman, Sundarbans, Northeast or Western Ghats).
Write why it is important to India.
Answer (example for Western Ghats):
The Western Ghats are important because they have rare animals, forests, and many rivers start from here.
- What can students do to protect birds and animals near their homes?
Answer:- Keep water bowls for birds
- Plant trees
- Do not harm animals
- Keep the surroundings clean
8: Higher Order Thinking (HOTS) – With Answers
- How do the people of North Sentinel Island prove that traditional knowledge can save lives?
Answer:
They protect their island using ancient skills, and they understand nature deeply, helping them survive without modern tools.
- Why do you think places with unique animals and plants must be protected?
Answer:
Because once these species disappear, they can never come back.
- Why are living root bridges better than cement bridges in forest areas?
Answer:
They are eco-friendly, grow stronger with time, and do not harm the environment.
9: Creative Writing (With Sample Answers)
- Draw or describe your favourite sea creature.
Answer:
My favourite sea creature is the dolphin. It is friendly, smart, and can jump high above the water.
- Imagine you visited the Western Ghats. Write 5 lines about your experience.
Answer:
I saw green mountains covered with clouds.
Many waterfalls were flowing beautifully.
I heard birds singing.
I saw animals like monkeys and deer.
It felt peaceful and wonderful.
- Design a poster: “Protect Our Nature Hotspots”.
Answer:
(Sample idea)
Save forests – Save Life
Protect animals
Keep rivers clean
Plant more trees
Respect nature
10: Map Work (With Answers)
- Mark the following on the map of India:
Answer:- Andaman & Nicobar Islands – Southeast in the Bay of Bengal
- Sundarbans – Southern West Bengal
- Northeast India – Assam, Meghalaya, Manipur, Mizoram, Nagaland, Tripura, Arunachal Pradesh
- Western Ghats – Along the western coast (Maharashtra to Kerala)
- Kanyakumari – Southern tip of India
Other Important Notes Related to This Chapter
NCERT Question Answer Solution Class 6 – Some Unique Places
CBSE Summary Notes Chapter 6 – Some Unique Places
Extra Questions Chapter 6 – Some Unique Places
Practice Worksheet Chapter 6 – Some Unique Places