CLASS V // TWAU // TENTH CHAPTER //
Topic- Earth- Our Shared Home
SUMMARY NOTE:-
Earth
— Our Shared Home
·
Nature has no boundaries. Air, water, clouds,
birds, animals, and seeds move freely across the world.
·
People across the world are connected through
nature, travel, trade, food, culture, ideas, and inventions.
The
Travelling Birds
·
Rosy starlings
migrate from Russia and Mongolia to India during winter.
·
They help farmers by eating pests like
locusts.
·
This shows how nature connects different
countries.
Yoga —
India’s Gift to the World:-
- Yoga
began in India over 3,000 years ago.
- It
helps keep the body healthy and the mind peaceful.
- Yoga
spread to many countries and is now practised worldwide.
- 21
June is
celebrated as the International Day of Yoga. A globe is a round
model of the Earth.
Chilli — A
Spice that Changed Our Lives:-
·
Chillies came to India from South America
through Portuguese travellers.
·
Earlier, Indians used black pepper for
spice.
·
Chillies became an important part of Indian
food.
The
Sweet Story of Sugar:-
• The method of making sugar
from sugarcane was discovered in India.
This knowledge spread to other countries through trade.
Foods like rice, mangoes, and bananas also
travelled from India to the world.
The
Mexican Marigold:-
·
Marigolds came to India from Mexico.
·
Today, they are widely used in Indian
festivals, weddings, and temples.
·
This shows how cultures influence each other.
The Cows
that Went to Brazil:-
·
Indian cow breeds like Gir, Kankrej, and
Ongole were taken to Brazil.
·
These cows adapted well and became very
important there.
·
This shows how animals can help people in new
places.
Web of
Life:-
People, plants, animals, and
ideas are all connected.
The Earth is a living web
of life where sharing and caring help everyone.
One Earth, One
Family
Ø The
Indian saying “Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam” means “the world is one family.”
Ø We
should live with respect, care, and love for one another and for the Earth.
Ø Protecting
the Earth means protecting our future.
Important Points:-
· Captain
Shubhanshu Shukla, the first Indian to reach the International Space Station.
· Wing
Commander Rakesh Sharma, the Indian astronaut, was the first Indian to see the
Earth from space. When asked how India looked from above, he replied, “Saare
Jahaan Se Achcha” (the best in the entire world).
· DIGIPIN
is like a digital version of your address! It gives every small place in India
its own special 10-character digital code. It is like a name tag for your home
or school. It helps the postman, ambulance or delivery person find you faster
even in villages or cities.
· India
is the birthplace of four major world religions: Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism
and Sikhism.
· Ayurveda,
one of the oldest forms of medicine, was developed in India over 3,000 years
ago.
· The
Fishing Cat, found in India’s wetlands, has partially webbed Zero was first
written down in India. This idea of ‘nothing’ helped people around the world do
mathematics better.
· Spices
like pepper and cardamom from India went to many countries. Traders called them
‘black gold’ and travelled far to get them.
· The
United Nations in 2014 declared 21 June as the International Day of Yoga.
·
The
game of chess, and snakes and ladders originated in India.
·
Paper
came to India from China through trade. Before that, we used palm leaves and
bark to write on.
·
Indian
dyes like indigo, coloured clothes in Africa and Europe. The deep blue was so
special, it was once used only by the royals.
·
Long
ago, Arab traders brought dates and lemons to India. In return, they took back
Indian rice and cloth.
·
Angkor
Wat in Cambodia is the largest temple in the world.
· The Ministry of Environment, Forest
and Climate Change (MoEFCC) logo represents the balance between nature and
human life. It reminds us that humans and nature are connected and must live in
harmony. The logo tells us that caring for the environment means caring for
ourselves too.
A. FILL IN THE BLANKS:-
·
Rosy starlings migrate to India during winter.
·
Rosy starlings come to India from Russia and Mongolia.
·
Yoga has been practised in India for more than 3,000 years.
·
21 June is celebrated as the International Day of Yoga.
·
Chillies were brought to India from South America.
·
Before chillies, Indians used black pepper to spice their food.
·
Sugar was first made from sugarcane in India.
·
Indian cow breeds like Gir, Kankrej, and Ongole were taken to Brazil.
·
Marigold flowers originally came from Mexico.
·
Marigolds are widely used in Indian festivals and celebrations.
·
“Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam” means the world is one family.
·
People, plants, animals, and ideas together form the web of life.
B. Complete this analogy:-
|
1. Rosy starling : Bird :: Gir : Cow 2. Yoga : India :: Marigold : Mexico 3. Chilli : South America :: Sugar
: India 4. Gir, Kankrej, Ongole : Cows ::
Rosy starlings : Birds |
D.
Write 'T' for True and 'F' for False statements:-
1. The Earth looks divided into
countries when seen from space.
False
2. Earth is the shared home of all
living beings.
True
3. Nature has clear boundaries like
countries.
False
4. Rosy starlings come to India
during winter.
True
5. Rosy starlings help farmers by
eating pests.
True
6. Yoga started in India more than
3,000 years ago.
True
7. International Day of Yoga is
celebrated on 21 July.
False
8. Chillies were originally found in
India.
False
9. Before chillies, black pepper was
used to spice food in India.
True
E. Very Short Answer Questions
1. How does the Earth look from
space?
→ Blue and borderless.
2. Can we see country borders from
space?
→ No.
3. From where do rosy starlings come
to India?
→ Russia and Mongolia.
4. In which season do rosy starlings
visit India?
→ Winter.
5. How do rosy starlings help
farmers?
→ By eating crop pests.
6. Where did yoga originate?
→ India.
7. How old is the practice of yoga?
→ About 3,000 years.
8. When is International Day of Yoga
celebrated?
→ 21 June.
9. From where did chillies come to
India?
→ South America.
10. Which spice was used before
chilli in India?
→ Black pepper.
11. Which flower came to India from
Mexico?
→ Marigold.
12. Name one Indian cow breed taken
to Brazil.
→ Gir.
13. What does ‘Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam’
mean?
→ The world is one family.
F. Short Answer Questions
Why does the Earth look borderless from space?
From space, we can only see land and water.
Human-made borders like countries and states are not visible.
Why is Earth called our shared home?
All people, animals, and plants live on Earth and
depend on it for survival, so it belongs to everyone.
What does it mean when we say ‘nature has no
boundaries’?
Nature is not divided by countries. Air, water,
birds, animals, and clouds move freely across the world.
Who are rosy starlings and why are they important?
Rosy starlings are migratory birds that come to
India in winter and help farmers by eating pests.
Why is 21 June celebrated as International Day of
Yoga?
The United Nations declared 21 June as
International Day of Yoga to promote health and peace worldwide.
How did chillies become part of Indian food?
Portuguese travellers brought chillies from South
America to India, and people slowly started using them in cooking.
From where did marigolds come to India?
Marigolds came to India from Mexico.
Which Indian cow breeds were taken to Brazil and
why?
Gir, Kankrej, and Ongole cows were taken because
they were strong and adapted well to the climate.
What is meant by the ‘web of life’?
It means that people, animals, plants, and nature
are all connected and depend on each other.
Explain the meaning of ‘Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam’.
It means “the world is one family,” teaching us to
live with love, care, and respect for all.
H. Long Answer Questions
1. Why
is the Earth called our shared home? Explain.
Ans: The
Earth is called our shared home because all living beings—humans, animals,
birds, plants, and insects—live on it. We all depend on the same air, water,
land, and sunlight to survive. When seen from space, the Earth has no visible
borders, showing that it belongs to everyone equally. Nature connects all parts
of the world, so the Earth is a home that we all share and must protect
together.
2. Explain the idea of the ‘web of
life’.
Ans: The
‘web of life’ means that all living beings and nature are connected. People,
animals, plants, air, water, and soil depend on one another. If one part is
harmed, others are also affected. For example, birds control pests, plants
provide oxygen, and humans care for nature. This connection teaches us to live
responsibly and protect the Earth.
I. Application/Thinking Questions
1️ How would life be affected if migratory birds stopped coming to India?
Ans: Farmers would face more pests in
their crops, and the balance of nature would be disturbed. Migratory birds help
control insects and show the connection between countries.
Clean Environment, Green Environment.
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