DAV Class 4 SST Chapter 13 Question Answer – India: Our Motherland

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DAV Class 4 SST Chapter 13 Question Answer – India: Our Motherland

DAV Class 4 SST Ch 13 Question Answer – India: Our Motherland

Something To Know

A. Tick (✓) the correct option:

Question 1.
The shape of Deccan plateau is?
(a) Rectangular
(b) Triangular
(c) Circular
Answer:
(b) Triangular

Question 2.
Lakshadweep Islands are located in?
(a) Arabian Sea
(b) Bay of Bengal
(c) Red Sea
Answer:
(a) Arabian Sea

Question 3.
Many rivers rise in?
(a) Plains
(b) Mountains
(c) Desert
Answer:
(b) Mountains

Question 4.
The Thar desert is located mainly in?
(a) Gujarat
(b) Bihar
(c) Rajasthan
Answer:
(c) Rajasthan

B. Fill in the blanks:

Help Box:
Coastline, Fertile, Asia, Himalayas, Vast.

1. India is a ……………… country.
2. India is located in the continent of ………………
3. The peaks of ……………… are covered with snow most of the times.
4. The Northern Plain is a broad, flat and ……………… land.
5. India has a long ………………
Answer:
1. Vast
2. Asia
3. Himalayas
4. Fertile
5. Coastline

C. Match the following:

1. States	(a) Seven
2. Mountains	(b) Nepal, Bhutan, China
3. Union territories	(c) Twenty nine
4. Neighbouring Countries	(d) Source of many rivers

Answer:

1. States	(c) Twenty-nine
2. Mountains	(d) Source of many rivers
3. Union territories	(a) Seven
4. Neighbouring Countries	(b) Nepal, Bhutan, China

D. Identify the physical features of India:

Question 1.
It is popularly known as the Thar ……………… Desert.
Answer:
Indian Desert

Question 2.
It is also known as Southern Plateau ………………
Answer:
Deccan Plateau

Question 3.
It is a group of about 300 islands ………………
Answer:
Andaman & Nicobar Islands

Question 4.
It is broader than the Western Coastal ……………… Plains.
Answer:
Eastern Coastal Plains

E. Answer the following questions:

Question 1.
What makes India a unique country?
Answer:
India has a variety of landforms like mountains, forests, desert, lakes, rivers, valleys and plateaus. It also has a great variety in flora and fauna, climate, traditions and culture. It is this great diversity that makes India a unique country.

Question 2.
Write two main features of each of the following:
1. The Himalayas
2. Northern Plains
3. Thar Desert
4. Deccan Plateau

Answer:
1. The Himalayas:

• The high peaks of the Himalayas are covered with snow throughout the year.
• The mountains are the source of many rivers.

2. Northern Plains:

• They are fertile and therefore suitable for agriculture which attracts a vast population to settle there.
• It is easy to establish industries in plains.

3. Thar Desert:

• It is a barren and sandy land and receives scanty rainfall.
• The days are hot and nights are cool in this desert.

4. Deccan Plateau:

• It is an elevated land and triangular in shape with a rocky and uneven surface.
• Many rivers flow through this region.

Question 3.
Name three holy places located in the Northern Plains.
Answer:

1. Haridwar
2. Mathura
3. And Allahabad.

Question 4.
Describe the Lakshadweep Islands.
Answer:
The Lakshadweep Islands are located in the Arabian sea in the south – west of India. They are close to the mainland. Lakshadweep Islands are small and flat. They are only 36 in number. Only 10 islands are big enough for people to live on them and earn their living.

Question 5.
List four features of your state that you admire. Give two reasons in support of your answer.
Answer:
The state that I admire is Delhi. Four features of this state are:

1. Delhi is the capital city of our country.
2. There are many places worth – seeing. The Red Fort, the Jama Masjid, the Rashtrapati Bhawan, the International Airport present a lot of ideas about the architecture.
3. In Delhi, we have the Nehru Memorial Museum, situated at Teen Murti.
4. The roads of Delhi are so wide with tall trees on both sides. The flyovers and foot overbridges are other attractions of this metro city.

Question 6.
In your opinion why is there a difference in temperature on the mountains and deserts?
Answer:
Mountains are located at high altitudes. Their peaks are covered with snow throughout the year. The mountains are also the source of many rivers. As a result of these factors they have low temperature. But in deserts the condition is not the same. Needless to say that deserts are barren and sandy lands. The sand absorbs heat of the sun quickly and raises the temperature. This is the reason of the difference in temperature on the mountains and deserts.

Value-Based Question

Question 1.
We are blessed to be bom in such an amazing country like India. It has a great diversity in landforms, culture, traditions, language, religions, food, climate, etc. List four qualities that make Indian citizens good human beings.
Answer:
Four qualities that make Indian citizens good human beings are:

1. Compassion
2. Tolerance
3. Gratitude
4. Respect for elders

Map Skill:

On a political map of India:
1. Name one state located in each physical feature.
2. Mark five neighbouring countries of India.
Answer:

Something To Do

Question 1.
Define the following landforms and also draw their pictures in your notebook.

1. Mountain
2. Hill
3. Plain
4. Plateau
5. Desert
6. Island

Answer:

1. Mountain: It is a huge landmass which rises very high on the earth’s surface. In other words, mountains are the highest landforms on the earth’s surface.
2. Hill: An area of land that is higher than the land around it, but not as high as a mountain.
3. Plain: It is broad, flat rolling land which is fertile and therefore suitable for cultivation.
4. Plateau: It is an elevated land which slopes from western side to the eastern side.
5. Desert: it is a barren and sandy land which receives scanty rainfall.
6. Island: It is a piece of land that is surrounded by water on all sides. Note: Students must draw pictures themselves in their notebooks.

Question 2.
Identify the state:
(a) God’s own country. K_ _ A _ _
(b) Paradise on earth. _ A _ _ M _ R
(c) Land of sunrise. A _ _ N _ _ H _ _ P_ _ D _ _ H
(d) Land of five rivers. P _ _ J _ _
Answer:
(a) KERALA
(b) KASHMIR
(c) ARUNACHAL PRADESH
(d) PUNJAB.

Question 3.
India is the seventh largest country in the world. Find out the countries which have larger area than India.
Answer:
China, Brazil, Russia, Canada, Australia and America are the six countries which have larger area than India.

Question 4.
Complete the following table:

States	Direction	Popular food	Popular dance	Language
1. Kashmir
2. Punjab
3. Rajasthan
4. Gujarat
5. Maharashtra
6. Kerala
7. West Bengal
8. Assam

Answer:

States	Direction	Popular food	Popular dance	Language
1. Kashmir	North	Meat	Hafiza	Kashmiri
2. Punjab	North	Sarson da saag and Makki di roti	Bhangra	Punjabi
3. Rajasthan	West	Bajre ki roti and lahsun ki chutney	Ghoomar	Marwari
4. Gujarat	West	Fafra – Jalebi	Garba	Gujarati
5. Maharashtra	West	Misal Pav	Lavani	Marathi
6. Kerala	South	Idli – sambhar	Kathakali	Malayalam
7. West Bengal	East	Rice and fish	Brita	Bangla
8. Assam	East	Mangso	Bihu	Assamese

Question 5.
Given below are the pictures of some eminent personalities of India. They all have made India proud. Write the names of four other Indian gems.

Answer:
Names of four other Indian gems are:
(a) Milkha Singh
(b) Saina Nehwal
(c) BabitaKumari
(d) Mahendra Singh Dhoni
(e) Kalpana Chawla

Question 6.
Complete the statement:
I am proud to be an Indian because
………………………………
………………………………
………………………………
………………………………
Answer:
I am proud to be an Indian because
it gives much importance to human
values like hospitality, gratitude, etc.
We can feel a bond of love among
people living here.

DAV Class 4 Social Studies Chapter 13 Question Answer – India: Our Motherland

I. Multiple Choice Questions (Mcqs)

I. Tick (✓) The Correct Option:

Question 1.
Fruits like almonds and apples grow in the:
(a) Plains
(b) Mountains
(c) Plateaus
Answer:
(b) Mountains

Question 2.
Kandla port is located in:
(a) Gujarat
(b) Goa
(c) Kerala
Answer:
(a) Gujarat

Question 3.
The plateau is a / an:
(a) Flat land
(b) Elevated land
(c) Sandy land
Answer:
(b) Elevated land

Question 4.
The animal which is called the ‘Ship of the Desert:
(a) Horse
(b) Buffalo
(c) Camel
Answer:
(c) Camel.

Question 5.
Andaman and Nicobar Islands are a group of about:
(a) 30 islands
(b) 120 islands
(c) 300 islands
Answer:
(c) 300 islands.

Question 6.
Lakshadweep is famous for:
(a) Butterflyfish
(b) Sooty tern
(c) Both
Answer:
(b) Sooty tern

Question 7.
Mount Everest is in:
(a) Nepal
(b) India
(c) China
Answer:
(a) Nepal

II. Fill In The Blanks:

1. India is in the continent of ……………….
2. Rivers like Ganga and Brahmaputra rise in ……………….
3. There are ……………… states in India.
4. Tamil Nadu is in the ……………… of India.
5. The mountains are the source of many ……………….
6. The Deccan plateau is a storehouse of ……………….
Answer:
1. Asia
2. Himalayas
3. 29
4. South
5. Rivers
6. Minerals.

III. True / False:

Question 1.
Varanasi is located in the northern plains.
Answer:
True

Question 2.
The high peaks of Himalayas are covered with snow throughout the year.
Answer:
True

Question 3.
The plateau region is more fertile than plains.
Answer:
False

Question 4.
The Nicobar Islands are in the north.
Answer:
False

Question 5.
Sand dunes can be seen in the Thar Desert.
Answer:
True

Question 6.
Rivers like Mahanadi and Kaveri drain into the Bay of Bengal.
Answer:
True

IV. Match The Following:

Column ‘A’	Column ‘B’
1. Himachal Pradesh	(i) Agartala
2. Manipur	(ii) Kohima
3. Tripura	(iii) Shimla
4. Punjab	(iv) Bhopal
5. Madhya Pradesh	(v) Dispur
6. Nagaland	(vi) Imphal
7. Assam	(vii) Chandigarh

Answer:

Column ‘A’	Column ‘B’
1. Himachal Pradesh	(iii) Shimla
2. Manipur	(vi) Imphal
3. Tripura	(i) Agartala
4. Punjab	(vii) Chandigarh
5. Madhya Pradesh	(iv) Bhopal
6. Nagaland	(ii) Kohima
7. Assam	(v) Dispur

V. Name The Following:

1. The highest peak of the world in the Himalayas ……………….
2. The ‘ship of the desert’ ……………….
3. Another name of Deccan plateau ……………….
4. A group of 300 islands ……………….
Answer:
1. Mount Everest
2. Camel
3. Southern Plateau
4. Andaman and Nicobar Islands

VI. Jumbled Words:

1. sliand ……………….
2. tplaeua ……………….
3. mntonuia ……………….
4. mahilyaas ……………….
5. ldfroman ……………….
6. dseter ……………….
7. eunvne ……………….
8. cnotneint ……………….
Answer:
1. Island
2. Plateau
3. Mountain
4. Himalayas
5. Landform
6. Desert
7. Uneven
8. continent

VII. Cross The Odd One:

1. Kandla; Haldia; Tuticorin; Mahanadi ……………….
2. Panaji; Kerala; Dehradun; Chennai ……………….
3. China; Bhutan; Asia; Mynanmar ……………….
4. Lakshadweep; Shimla; Gulmarg; Nainital ……………….
5. Ganga; Brahmaputra; Kaveri; Himalayas ……………….
Answer:
1. Mahanadi
2. Kerala
3. Asia
4. Lakshadweep
5. Himalayas

VIII. Short Answer Type Questions:

Question 1.
What are continents? How many continents are there? Name them.
Answer:
Continents are huge landmasses. There are seven continents:

1. Asia
2. Africa
3. Europe
4. North America
5. South America
6. Australia
7. Antarctica

Question 2.
Name the physical features of India.
Answer:
Name of the physical features of India are:

1. The Northern Mountains
2. The Northern Plains
3. The Indian Desert
4. The Deccan Plateau
5. The Islands Groups

Question 3.
Why is the camel called the ‘Ship of the Desert’?
Answer:
Camel is called the ‘Ship of the Desert’ because it can carry loads through the desert with the help of its padded feet. Also, camels can go on without water for a long time.

IX. Long Answer Type Questions:

Question 1.
Give brief details about the following:

1. The land area of India.
2. Number of States and Union Territories
3. Name of the neighbouring countries of India.

Answer:

1. The land area of India spreads over 3879 kilometres from Kashmir in the north to Tamil Nadu in the south. In the east it spreads over 3328 kilometres from Gujarat in the west to Arunachal Pradesh in the east.
2. India has 29 states and seven Union Territories.
3. The neighbouring countries of India are – Nepal, Bhutan, China, Tibet, Myanmar, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Pakistan.

Question 2.
Describe the Andaman Nicobar Islands.
Answer:
The Andaman and Nicobar Islands are located in the Bay of Bengal in the south – east of India. It is a group of 300 islands but only a few of them are inhabited by people. The Andaman Islands are in the north and Nicobar Islands are in the south. These Islands are hilly and have thick forests. They are known for their natural beauty, sandy beaches and rich marine biodiversity.

DAV Class 4 SST Chapter 1 Notes – India: Our Motherland

• India is a vast country. It has a great variety of landforms. It has a great variety in flora and fauna, climate, traditions and culture.
• The land area of India spreads over 3879 kilometres from Kashmir in the north to Tamil Nadu in the south. In the east it spreads over 3328 kilometres from Gujarat in the west to Arunachal Pradesh in the east.
• India has 29 states and 7 Union Territories. Our neighbouring countries are Nepal, Bhutan, China, Tibet, Myanmar, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Pakistan.
• The landforms of India include mountains, plains, deserts, plateaus and islands.
• The northern mountain, the Himalayan range, stretches from Jammu and Kashmir in the north to Arunachal Pradesh in the east.
• The northern plain is a broad, flat rolling land. It is fertile. Many crops grow here. It is thickly populated.
• The Indian desert is known as the Thar Desert. It is a barren and sandy land. It is located mostly in Rajasthan.
• The Deccan plateau is also known as the southern plateau. It is triangular in shape with a rocky and uneven surface.
• India has a long coastline. The land near the coasts is known as the coastal plains. The western coastal plains are narrow while the eastern coastal plains are broader.
• India has two groups of islands – Andaman and Nicobar Islands in the Bay of Bengal and Lakshadweep Islands in the Arabian Sea.
• Flora: Plant life.
• Fauna: Animal life.
• Plains: Broad, flat rolling lands.
• Desert: Barren and sandy land.
• Sand dunes: The hills of sand in the desert.
• Plateau: An elevated land.
• Corals: Small organisms that look like plants.
• Island: A piece of land surrounded by water from all sides.