CBSE Class 3 EVS Our Country Worksheet

I. Fill in the blanks:-

Question 1. Our country is run by a _______________________________
Answer: government
In simple words: A government is chosen by the people to make rules and run the country smoothly.

Exam Tip: Remember that India has a democratic form of government elected by citizens.

Question 2. ____________________is the capital of our country.
Answer: New Delhi
In simple words: New Delhi is the political center where the central government operates.

Exam Tip: Always capitalize proper nouns like New Delhi.

Question 3. The ___________________is the head of all ministers.
Answer: Prime Minister
In simple words: The Prime Minister leads the central government and the Council of Ministers.

Exam Tip: Distinguish between the Prime Minister (head of government) and the President (head of state).

Question 4. Our country is divided into ___________________
Answer: states and union territories
In simple words: India is a large country, so it is divided into smaller regions called states and union territories for easy administration.

Exam Tip: Note the current number of states and union territories in India.

Question 5. State government is run by a________________________and ________________________
Answer: Governor, Chief Minister
In simple words: Each state in India has a Chief Minister who leads the elected government and a Governor appointed by the President.

Question 6. __________________________means a place that belongs to someone or some people.
Answer: Country / Homeland
In simple words: A country is a nation where people share a common land, culture, and government.

Exam Tip: Understand key geographical and social definitions in your EVS textbook.

Question 7. In 2004 ________________________________became the __________________prime minister of India.
Answer: Dr. Manmohan Singh, prime minister
In simple words: Dr. Manmohan Singh served as the Prime Minister of India starting in 2004.

Exam Tip: General knowledge questions about historical leaders may appear in worksheets.

II. Name the following:-

Question 1. Name the high mountains in the north of our country.
Answer: The Himalayas
In simple words: The Himalayas stand like a giant wall of high mountains along the northern border of India.

Exam Tip: Always mention the Himalayas when asked about northern mountains.

Question 2. Name the state which has desert.
Answer: Rajasthan
In simple words: Rajasthan is known for the great Indian Desert, also called the Thar Desert.

Exam Tip: Rajasthan is famous for sand dunes and camels.

Question 3. Name the small part of our country which do not come under any state.
Answer: Union Territory
In simple words: Union territories are regions directly governed by the central government rather than having their own state government.

Question 4. Name the place where Parsis pray.
Answer: Fire temple
In simple words: Followers of Zoroastrianism (Parsis) offer their prayers in holy places known as fire temples.

Exam Tip: Match each religious community with its respective house of worship.

III. Match the following:-

Question 1. Match the following religious communities with their places of worship:
1. Sikhs - gurudwaras
2. Parsis - fire temples
3. Jains - temples
4. Christians - churches
5. Jews - synagogues
Answer: 1 - gurudwaras, 2 - fire temples, 3 - temples, 4 - churches, 5 - synagogues
In simple words: Different religions have different places dedicated to prayer and worship.

Exam Tip: Learn all pairs of religious communities and their places of worship correctly.

IV. True or False:-

Question 1. There are 29 states and 7 union territories.
Answer: False
In simple words: India currently has 28 states and 8 union territories (note that textbook editions may vary, but the current administrative count is 28 states and 8 UTs).

Exam Tip: Stay updated with the current political map of India.

Question 2. The state governments have there offices in Lucknow.
Answer: False
In simple words: Only the state government of Uttar Pradesh has its capital and offices in Lucknow. Other states have their offices in their respective state capitals.

Question 3. Sikhs pray in temples.
Answer: False
In simple words: Sikhs offer prayers in a gurudwara, not a Hindu temple.

Exam Tip: Always link Sikhs to gurudwaras.

Question 4. Many people in villages wear traditional clothes.
Answer: True
In simple words: Traditional attire like sarees, dhoti, kurta, and turbans are commonly worn in rural areas of India.

Question 5. People speak more than 18 different languages in our country.
Answer: True
In simple words: India is a land of great diversity where hundreds of languages and dialects are spoken across different states.

Exam Tip: India recognizes 22 languages in the Eighth Schedule of the Constitution.

Activity - Class-III

Lesson - 18. Our Country

I. Write about your country: