CBSE Class 5 Assignments for all subjects Set 04

General Instructions

Question 1. Parents are encouraged to guide their wards through the holiday homework while maintaining independence. What should be kept in mind while completing the homework?
Answer: Parents should encourage their ward to do the work independently, supporting them only when they need help. The work should reflect creativity, originality, and neatness, following the specific instructions given for each subject within a set amount of time.
In simple words: Do your homework neatly, creatively, and independently with occasional help if needed.

Exam Tip: Always read general instructions carefully before starting any assignment or project.

ENGLISH

Question 1. Choose any one book from the given list (A Christmas Carol, Oliver Twist, Lamb's Tales From Shakespeare, BFG, or Matilda) and complete Activity 1 by making a story sack containing a story wheel, a CD, a pocket dictionary, or a hand puppet. Write a short note on how you would present the story wheel.
Answer: Select any one recommended book (e.g., Matilda by Roald Dahl). Cut an A4 coloured sheet in the shape of a wheel, write the title of the book in the centre, divide and number the wheel into eight distinct sections from 1 to 8, and sequence the key events of the story in each numbered section. Use these sequenced events to create a PowerPoint presentation where each slide represents one event, and burn it onto a CD.
In simple words: Read your chosen book, divide its main events into eight parts on a paper wheel, and make a PowerPoint presentation of it.

Exam Tip: When summarizing a novel, ensure the events flow in chronological order from beginning to end without missing vital plot points.

हिन्दी

Question 1. नैतिक शिक्षा पर आधारित 'जातक-कथाएँ' पढ़िए और नीचे दिए गए प्रश्नों के उत्तर दीजिए - क- किसी एक कहानी का नाम बताते हुए, उसके मुख्य पात्र का नाम लिखिए ?
Answer: कहानी का नाम: 'समझदार कछुआ'। मुख्य पात्र का नाम: कछुआ और लोमड़ी।
In simple words: कहानी का नाम और उसके मुख्य पात्र का नाम लिखिए।

Exam Tip: प्रश्नों के उत्तर स्पष्ट और पूर्ण वाक्यों में दें।

Question 2. ख- कहानी ने आपको क्या शिक्षा प्रदान की है, लिखिए।
Answer: इस कहानी से हमें यह शिक्षा मिलती है कि संकट के समय हमें घबराना नहीं चाहिए बल्कि धैर्य और सूझबूझ से काम लेना चाहिए।
In simple words: कहानी से मिलने वाली सीख को अपने शब्दों में लिखिए।

Exam Tip: नैतिक शिक्षा से संबंधित प्रश्नों में मुख्य संदेश या सीख को अवश्य लिखें।

Question 3. ग- कल्पना कीजिए कि कहानी के मुख्य पात्र आप हैं। आपके अनुसार कहानी का एक नया अंत क्या होता, लिखिए।
Answer: यदि मैं इस कहानी का मुख्य पात्र होता, तो मैं लोमड़ी की चाल को पहले ही समझ जाता और अपने मित्रों की सहायता से उसे सबक सिखाता ताकि वह दोबारा किसी को नुकसान न पहुँचा सके।
In simple words: अपनी कल्पना के आधार पर कहानी का एक अलग और रोचक अंत लिखिए।

Exam Tip: रचनात्मक लेखन में अपनी कल्पना शक्ति का प्रयोग करते हुए एक तार्किक अंत दें।

Question 4. घ- मनोरंजन और ज्ञान से भरपूर 'जातक कथाएँ' पुस्तक का एक आकर्षक विज्ञापन तैयार कीजिए।
Answer: विज्ञापन का प्रारूप:
- शीर्षक: पढ़ें 'जातक कथाएँ' - ज्ञान और मनोरंजन का अनूठा संगम!
- विशेषताएँ: नैतिक मूल्यों से भरपूर कहानियाँ, सुंदर चित्र, बच्चों के लिए अत्यधिक प्रेरणादायक।
- विशेष ऑफर: आज ही खरीदें और पाएँ एक पुस्तक मुफ़्त!
- संपर्क: सभी प्रमुख पुस्तकों की दुकानों पर उपलब्ध।
In simple words: पुस्तक को बेचने या उसके प्रचार के लिए एक सुंदर और आकर्षक विज्ञापन बॉक्स बनाएँ।

Exam Tip: विज्ञापन बनाते समय आकर्षक नारे (slogans) और एक बॉक्स का प्रयोग अवश्य करें।

MATH

Question 1. Given the number corresponding to Harry's amount as Rs. 99,64,65,369, write the number in words: a) Indian system
Answer: Ninety-nine crore sixty-four lakh sixty-five thousand three hundred sixty-nine
In simple words: Write the given large number according to the Indian place value system in words.

Exam Tip: In the Indian system, commas are placed after 3 digits from the right, and then after every 2 digits.

Question 2. b) International system
Answer: Nine hundred ninety-six million four hundred sixty-five thousand three hundred sixty-nine
In simple words: Write the given number according to the International place value system in words.

Exam Tip: In the International system, commas are placed after every 3 digits from the right.

Question 3. Hundred millions will have ___________ zeroes.
Answer: 8
In simple words: One hundred million is written as 100,000,000, which contains 8 zeroes.

Exam Tip: Count the number of zeros carefully by grouping them in sets of three for the International system.

Question 4. 6 crore = _________________ thousands.
Answer: 6,00,000
Calculation:
1 crore = 1,00,00,000
6 crore = 6,00,00,000
1 thousand = 1,000
\(6,00,00,000 \div 1,000 = 6,00,000\)
In simple words: Convert 6 crore into thousands by dividing by 1,000.

Exam Tip: Match the place values of both units before doing conversion calculations.

Question 5. The sum of place values of 6 = ____________________________________________ (for the number 99,64,65,369)
Answer: \(60,00,000 + 60,000 + 60 = 60,60,060\)
In simple words: Find the place value of each 6 in the number and add them together.

Exam Tip: Identify all positions where the digit 6 appears and write their individual place values before adding.

Question 6. If you replace the place of 9 with 8 , write the new number formed - ________________
Answer: 886465388
In simple words: Replace every digit 9 in the number 996465369 with 8.

Exam Tip: Pay close attention to which digits need replacement and keep all other digits unchanged.

Question 7. The difference of the place value of 4 and the face value of 5 - ___________________
Answer: Place value of 4 in 996465369 is 40,00,000. Face value of 5 is 5.
Difference = \(40,00,000 - 5 = 39,99,995\)
In simple words: Subtract the face value 5 from the place value of 4.

Exam Tip: Remember that place value depends on the position of the digit, whereas face value is the digit itself.

Question 8. Harry bought a new car for Rs. 8 million , how much amount is left with him ? –
Answer: Initial amount with Harry = Rs. 99,64,65,369 (or 996,465,369 in International system).
Amount spent = Rs. 8,000,000 (8 million).
Amount left = \(996,465,369 - 8,000,000 = 988,465,369\) (Rs. 98,84,65,369)
In simple words: Subtract the cost of the car from Harry's total amount.

Exam Tip: Ensure both numbers are in the same currency and system format before performing subtraction.

Question 9. The period of number 4 in Indian system is __________________________________________
Answer: Lakhs (since the digit 4 is in the ten-thousands or lakhs period depending on exact placement; in 99,64,65,369, 4 is in the Lakhs place, so its period is Lakhs)
In simple words: State the period name (such as Ones, Thousands, Lakhs, Crores) for the digit 4.

Exam Tip: Periods in the Indian system are Ones (3 digits), Thousands (2 digits), Lakhs (2 digits), and Crores (2 digits).

Question 10. Form smallest and largest 9 digit number, using all the digits from 0-8.
Answer: Smallest 9-digit number: 10,23,45,678
Largest 9-digit number: 87,65,43,210
In simple words: Arrange the digits 0 to 8 in ascending order for the smallest number (without putting 0 first) and descending order for the largest.

Exam Tip: Never start a number with 0 when forming the smallest number; start with the next smallest non-zero digit.

Question 11. a) The successor of the above written smallest number is - ___________________________
Answer: 10,23,45,679
In simple words: Add 1 to the smallest 9-digit number.

Exam Tip: Successor means the number that comes immediately after, found by adding 1.

Question 12. b) The predecessor of the above written largest number is - __________________________
Answer: 87,65,43,209
In simple words: Subtract 1 from the largest 9-digit number.

Exam Tip: Predecessor means the number that comes immediately before, found by subtracting 1.

Question 13. c) Which is greater ? 98,00,53,987      90,80,53,987
Answer: 98,00,53,987 is greater.
In simple words: Compare the digits from left to right; 98 crore is greater than 90 crore.

Exam Tip: Always compare numbers starting from the highest place value digit on the left.

Question 14. Read and answer the questions that follow. (Write the answers in Hindu Arabic numeral) Minky had xxx toffees with her. She gave v toffees to Ria , XV toffees to Rahul and VI toffees to Neha. Ria got another XXXV toffees from her grandmother and Rahul got another XXXI toffees from her uncle.
Answer:
Initial toffees with Minky = xxx = 30
Toffees given to Ria = v = 5
Toffees given to Rahul = XV = 15
Toffees given to Neha = VI = 6
Additional toffees Ria got = XXXV = 35
Additional toffees Rahul got = XXXI = 31

a) How many toffees are left with Minky?
Total given away = 5 + 15 + 6 = 26
Toffees left with Minky = 30 - 26 = 4

b) How many total toffees are there with Ria ?
Toffees Ria received initially = 5
Toffees from grandmother = 35
Total with Ria = 5 + 35 = 40

c) How many total toffees are there with Rahul ?
Toffees Rahul received initially = 15
Toffees from uncle = 31
Total with Rahul = 15 + 31 = 46

d) How many toffees are there in total with the three children ?
Toffees with Neha = 6
Total = Ria (40) + Rahul (46) + Neha (6) = 92
In simple words: Convert Roman numerals to numbers, then calculate the totals using addition and subtraction.

Exam Tip: Convert all Roman numerals to Hindu-Arabic numerals first before solving word problems.

Question 15. Tim and Tom are holding a roman numeral each. Circle who has correct one in each case. The one with more correct roman numerals is the WINNER. a) TIM: XXXX, TOM: XL
Answer: TOM (XL is correct because a symbol can be repeated only up to 3 times, so 40 is written as XL, not XXXX).
In simple words: XL is the correct Roman numeral for 40.

Exam Tip: The same Roman numeral symbol cannot be repeated more than three times consecutively.

Question 16. b) TIM: VV, TOM: X
Answer: TOM (X is correct because 10 is represented by X; V is never repeated in Roman numerals).
In simple words: X is correct because 10 is represented as X.

Exam Tip: Symbols V, L, and D are never repeated.

Question 17. Q12. Write the numeral for the following : a) Two crore sixty four thousand four hundred nine - ___________________________________________
Answer: 2,00,64,409
In simple words: Write the number 2 crore 64 thousand 409 in digits.

Exam Tip: Put placeholder zeros for missing place values like lakhs and tens.

Question 18. b) Seventy two million three hundred thirty four thousand five hundred six – 
Answer: 72,334,506
In simple words: Write 72 million 334 thousand 506 in digits.

Exam Tip: In International numbers, each period between commas contains three digits.

Question 19. c) Ninety nine million ninety thousand ninety - ________________________________________________
Answer: 99,090,090
In simple words: Write 99 million 90 thousand 90 in digits using correct place holders.

Exam Tip: Check hundreds and thousands place values carefully to insert correct zero placeholders.

Question 20. d) Seventy four lakh thirty three thousand seventeen - _________________________________________
Answer: 74,33,017
In simple words: Write 74 lakh 33 thousand 17 in digits.

Exam Tip: Ensure hundreds place has a zero since no hundreds were mentioned.

Question 21. Q13. Write the period, place and the place value for the underlined digit. (Assuming underlined digit is the first digit or specified standard digit, e.g., 3 in 3,87,56,977)
Answer:
For 3,87,56,977 (Digit 3): Period = Crores, Place = Crores, Place value = 3,00,00,000
For 2,39,86,746 (Digit 3): Period = Lakhs, Place = Ten Lakhs, Place value = 30,00,000
For 6,00,56,002 (Digit 6): Period = Crores, Place = Crores, Place value = 6,00,00,000
In simple words: Identify the period, place name, and place value for the specified digit.

Exam Tip: Period refers to the group (Crores, Lakhs, Thousands, Ones), while place refers to the exact position name.

Question 22. Q14. Arrange the given numbers in ascending and descending order : 9,68,38,400 ; 9,68,38,300 ; 9,68,83,300 ; 9,68,83,400
Answer:
Ascending order: 9,68,38,300 ; 9,68,38,400 ; 9,68,83,300 ; 9,68,83,400
Descending order: 9,68,83,400 ; 9,68,83,300 ; 9,68,38,400 ; 9,68,38,300
In simple words: Arrange from smallest to largest for ascending, and largest to smallest for descending.

Exam Tip: Compare digits from left to right when numbers have the same starting digits.

Question 23. Q15. Read the statements carefully and then answer : a) The population of Jaipur is 48,37,530. Rounding to the nearest lakh , write the population of Jaipur
Answer: 48,00,000
In simple words: Since the ten-thousands digit is 3 (less than 5), round down to 48 lakh.

Exam Tip: To round to the nearest lakh, look at the ten-thousands digit; if it is 5 or more, round up.

Question 24. b) In a box there were around 2943 marbles. Rounding to the nearest hundred , write the number of marbles.
Answer: 2,900
In simple words: Since the tens digit is 4 (less than 5), round down to 2,900.

Exam Tip: To round to the nearest hundred, examine the tens digit.

Question 25. c) Mrs. Jain invited 10,568 guests for a wedding. Rounding to the nearest thousand , write the number of guests.
Answer: 11,000
In simple words: Since the hundreds digit is 5 (equal to 5), round up to 11,000.

Exam Tip: A digit of 5 or more in the check position means rounding up to the next thousand.

Question 26. Q16. Write the Roman numeral for the Hindu Arabic numerals: a) 79
Answer: LXXIX
In simple words: 79 is written as 50 + 20 + 9, which is LXXIX.

Exam Tip: Break numbers into tens and units before converting to Roman numerals.

Question 27. b) 96
Answer: XCVI
In simple words: 96 is written as 90 + 6, which is XCVI.

Exam Tip: 90 is represented as XC (10 subtracted from 100).

Question 28. c) 65
Answer: LXV
In simple words: 65 is written as 50 + 10 + 5, which is LXV.

Exam Tip: 60 is LX, and adding 5 gives LXV.

Question 29. d) 12
Answer: XII
In simple words: 12 is written as 10 + 2, which is XII.

Exam Tip: Symbols placed after a larger value are added.

Question 30. Q17. Express the sum as Hindu Arabic numeral: a) XIX + XX = _______ + _______ = _______
Answer: 19 + 20 = 39
In simple words: Convert XIX to 19 and XX to 20, then add them to get 39.

Exam Tip: Always convert Roman numerals to numbers first to avoid addition errors.

Question 31. b) IV + VI = _______ + _______ = ______
Answer: 4 + 6 = 10
In simple words: Convert IV to 4 and VI to 6, then add them to get 10.

Exam Tip: IV equals 4 because 1 is subtracted from 5.

Question 32. c) XXII - III =________ - _______ = ______
Answer: 22 - 3 = 19
In simple words: Convert XXII to 22 and III to 3, then subtract to get 19.

Exam Tip: Subtraction rules apply directly after conversion.

Question 33. d) XI - IX = ________ - _______ = _______
Answer: 11 - 9 = 2
In simple words: Convert XI to 11 and IX to 9, then subtract to get 2.

Exam Tip: IX is 9 and XI is 11.

Question 34. Q18. Write the numbers in International system : a) 29,800,438 -
Answer: Twenty-nine million eight hundred thousand four hundred thirty-eight
In simple words: Write the number in words using the International naming system.

Exam Tip: Group digits in sets of three from the right for International naming.

Question 35. b) 39,754,400 -
Answer: Thirty-nine million seven hundred fifty-four thousand four hundred
In simple words: Write the number in words using the International system.

Exam Tip: Do not include 'and' haphazardly; follow standard number naming rules.

Question 36. Q19. Read the given pictograph and answer the questions that follow: (January: 7 circles, February: 8 circles, March: 5 circles, April: 6 circles, March: 5 circles; each circle = 1000 balls) a) In which month were the largest number of balls produced ?
Answer: February (8,000 balls)
In simple words: February has the maximum number of circles (8 circles).

Exam Tip: Check the key value of symbols carefully before calculating quantities from pictographs.

Question 37. b) Name the months where the production of balls was same?
Answer: March and March (5,000 balls each)
In simple words: March had the same production listed twice with 5 circles each.

Exam Tip: Compare symbol counts across all rows to spot equal quantities.

Question 38. c) Total how many balls were produced in all 5 months of the year ?
Answer: Total circles = 7 + 8 + 5 + 6 + 5 = 31 circles.
Total balls = \(31 \times 1,000 = 31,000\) balls.
In simple words: Add all the circles together and multiply by 1,000.

Exam Tip: Sum all frequencies first and then multiply by the value assigned to each icon.

Science

Question 1. Describe mastodons. Whom were they resembling? Who was the keeper of the mastodons herd?
Answer: Mastodons were ancient, giant elephant-like prehistoric mammals with huge tusks and shaggy hair. They closely resembled modern elephants and prehistoric mammoths. The keeper of the mastodons herd in Jules Verne's novel 'Journey to the Centre of the Earth' was a giant human shepherd standing over 12 feet tall.
In simple words: Mastodons were giant elephant-like creatures watched over by a giant human shepherd.

Exam Tip: Remember key character details and descriptions from prescribed adventure novels.

Question 2. Compare the mushroom forests with the forests found on the earth.
Answer: Mushroom forests described in the subterranean world consist of gigantic glowing fungi and prehistoric mushrooms reaching tree heights instead of regular green leafy trees with chlorophyll. Unlike earth forests that depend on sunlight for photosynthesis, the mushroom forest thrives in the subterranean heat and luminous vapors.
In simple words: Mushroom forests have giant glowing mushrooms instead of normal trees and do not rely on sunlight.

Exam Tip: Focus on differences in flora type and light source when comparing fictional subterranean biomes with earth biomes.

Question 3. How did Hans discover drinking water? Why was the drinking water hot and highly mineralized?
Answer: Hans discovered drinking water by hearing a stream flowing behind a rock wall and striking it with an iron pickaxe, causing a hot subterranean spring to burst forth. The water was hot and highly mineralized because it flowed through deep volcanic chambers and mineral-rich underground strata.
In simple words: Hans found water by hitting a rock wall, and the water was hot due to underground volcanic heat.

Exam Tip: Connect underground geological features like volcanoes to water temperature and mineral content.

Question 4. Name the sea monsters Hans and his uncle saw in the sea. Draw any one of them on a separate drawing sheet.
Answer: The prehistoric sea monsters seen by Hans and his uncle in the subterranean Lidenbrock Sea were the Ichthyosaurus and the Plesiosaurus.
In simple words: The sea monsters were Ichthyosaurus and Plesiosaurus.

Exam Tip: Recall prehistoric reptile names when studying Earth's geological history or adventure literature.

Social Science

Question 1. Relate the 'Rights' and the 'Duties' to each other and complete the given worksheet by listing out the 'Duties' of the students. Right 1: To receive wholesome education.
Answer: Duty: To work and learn to our full potential by making sure that we complete our work to our best standard.
In simple words: Your duty when receiving education is to study hard and do your best work.

Exam Tip: Every right comes with a corresponding responsibility or duty.

Question 2. Right 2: To be provided with a safe and secure classroom environment.
Answer: Duty: To follow school safety rules, not bully others, and help maintain a peaceful and secure classroom atmosphere.
In simple words: Keep the classroom safe by following rules and being kind to classmates.

Exam Tip: Safety is a shared responsibility between school administration and students.

Question 3. Right 3: To be heard and given the opportunity to express their opinions.
Answer: Duty: To listen respectfully when others are speaking and express opinions politely without interrupting.
In simple words: Listen to others respectfully when they speak, just as you want to be heard.

Exam Tip: Freedom of expression requires active listening and mutual respect.

Question 4. Right 4: To be provided with the basic necessities in the school.
Answer: Duty: To take care of school property, keep facilities clean, and not waste resources like water and electricity.
In simple words: Take care of school property and keep facilities clean.

Exam Tip: Public property in school must be treated with the same care as personal belongings.

Question 5. Right 5: To have a fair and a caring environment.
Answer: Duty: To treat everyone with kindness, fairness, empathy, and help fellow students in need.
In simple words: Be kind, fair, and caring toward everyone in the school community.

Exam Tip: A caring environment is built through daily acts of empathy and fairness.

Question 6. Right 6: To have friendships and to work cooperatively with others.
Answer: Duty: To be a good friend, cooperate during group activities, share resources, and include everyone.
In simple words: Work together happily and be a supportive, cooperative friend to all.

Exam Tip: Teamwork and cooperation are essential life skills developed in school.