Worksheet: Some Unique Places | Our Wondrous World Class 5 - New NCERT PDF Download

Q1: Choose the correct option for each question.
(i) What is the southernmost point of India?
A) Kanyakumari
B) Indira Point
C) Vijaya Puram
D) Sundarbans

(ii) What unique bird is found in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands?
A) Andaman hornbill
B) Greater Adjutant Stork
C) Lion-tailed macaque
D) Bhut Jolokia

(iii) Which forest is known as the largest mangrove forest in the world?
A) Silent Valley
B) Sundarbans
C) Western Ghats
D) Andaman Islands

(iv) What is unique about the roots of mangrove trees?
A) They are long and deep
B) They grow in salty water
C) They have stick-like structures to breathe
D) They do not hold soil

(v) What connects the Seven Sisters in Northeast India?
A) Mountains
B) Rivers
C) States
D) Cities

Q2: Fill in the blanks with the correct words from the chapter.
(i) Shanti's journey begins in the __________ Islands.
(ii) The __________ is a special forest where the Ganga meets the sea.
(iii) The __________ Stork is a bird that has seen a growth in numbers with community help.
(iv) The Western Ghats are known for their __________-tailed macaques.
(v) __________ Point is the southernmost point of India.

Q3: State whether the following statements are True or False. Correct the false statements.
(i) Shanti visited Kolkata before going to the Sundarbans.
(ii) The Andaman wood pigeon is a common bird found all over India.
(iii) The Silent Valley National Park is located in the Western Ghats.
(iv) Bhut Jolokia is a type of animal found only in Northeast India.
(v) People living near the Sundarbans do not depend on the forest for their daily needs.

Q4: Match the items in Column A with the correct descriptions in Column B.

Q5: Answer the following questions in 2-3 sentences each.
(i) What is the southernmost point of India that Shanti discovered?
(ii) Why do the roots of mangrove trees help them survive
(iii) What is special about the Greater Adjutant Stork in Northeast India?
(iv) What do people do to avoid tiger attacks in the Sundarbans?
(v) What makes the Western Ghats a special place for plants and animals?

Q6: Answer the following questions in 4-6 sentences each. Use examples from the chapter to support your answers.
(i) What makes the Andaman and Nicobar Islands special?
(ii) Why are mangrove forests important? How do people live with nature in the Sundarbans?
(iii) What is special about Northeast India, and how do people protect nature?
(iv) What makes the Western Ghats special? How do people protect this region?

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