CLASS V // TWAU // TENTH CHAPTER // Topic- Earth- Our Shared Home

 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.