CBSE Class 5 EVS The Freedom Struggle Worksheet

The Freedom Struggle - The Gandhian Phase (1919-1947) - Sheet I

I- Which event took place on these years?

1) 1919 -
Answer: The Rowlatt Act was passed and the Jallianwala Bagh massacre took place.
In simple words: Important historical events like the Rowlatt Act and the tragic Jallianwala Bagh shooting happened in 1919.

Exam Tip: Always remember 1919 as the turning point year that marked the beginning of mass Gandhian movements due to the Rowlatt Act and Jallianwala Bagh.

2) 1922 -
Answer: The Chauri Chaura incident took place, leading to the suspension of the Non-Cooperation Movement.
In simple words: Violence at Chauri Chaura made Gandhiji call off the Non-Cooperation Movement in 1922.

Exam Tip: Link 1922 directly with Chauri Chaura and the withdrawal of the Non-Cooperation Movement.

3) 1930 -
Answer: The Dandi March (Salt March) and the launch of the Civil Disobedience Movement took place.
In simple words: Gandhiji marched to Dandi in 1930 to break the salt law.

Exam Tip: Memorize 1930 for the Civil Disobedience Movement and Dandi March.

4) 1939 -
Answer: The Second World War broke out.
In simple words: The Second World War started globally in 1939.

5) 1945 -
Answer: The Second World War ended.
In simple words: The Second World War came to an end in 1945.

Exam Tip: Keep 1945 in mind as the end of World War II, which paved the way for India's independence soon after.

II- Fill in the Blanks

1) Gandhiji was born in Porbandar in Gujarat.
Answer: Porbandar
In simple words: Gandhiji's birthplace is Porbandar in Gujarat.

Exam Tip: Learn both the town (Porbandar) and the state (Gujarat) for birthplace questions.

2) Rabindranath Tagore returned the knighthood bestowed upon him by British in 1915.
Answer: Rabindranath Tagore
In simple words: Rabindranath Tagore gave back his British title to protest the Jallianwala Bagh massacre.

Exam Tip: Remember that Rabindranath Tagore renounced his knighthood as a mark of national grief and protest.

3) Sir John Simon was invited by the British in 1928 from the Simon Commission.
Answer: Sir John Simon
In simple words: Sir John Simon headed the Simon Commission that came to India in 1928.

Exam Tip: Associate the Simon Commission of 1928 with Sir John Simon and the famous 'Simon Go Back' protests.

4) Gandhiji weaved cloth on the charkha or the wheel.
Answer: charkha
In simple words: Gandhiji used the spinning wheel (charkha) to promote self-reliance.

Exam Tip: Charkha symbolizes Khadi and self-reliance (Swadeshi) in India's freedom struggle.

5) Gandhiji's freedom struggle was based on non-violence (Ahimsa) and truth (Satya).
Answer: non-violence (Ahimsa) and truth (Satya)
In simple words: Gandhiji fought the British using peace and truth.

Exam Tip: The core pillars of Gandhian philosophy are Ahimsa (non-violence) and Satya (truth).

The Freedom Struggle - The Gandhian Phase (1919-1947) - Sheet II

Answer in a Sentence

Q1) What name was given to the "untouchables", by Gandhiji?
Answer: Gandhiji called the "untouchables" Harijans, which means "children of God".
In simple words: Gandhiji named untouchables as Harijans to give them dignity and respect.

Exam Tip: Remember the term Harijan and its literal meaning ("children of God").

Q2) Which Movement became the first big movement of the Gandhian phase of the Freedom Struggle?
Answer: The Non-Cooperation Movement became the first big pan-Indian mass movement of the Gandhian phase.
In simple words: The Non-Cooperation Movement was Gandhiji's first massive nationwide campaign against the British.

Exam Tip: Distinguish between the Non-Cooperation Movement (first major mass movement) and earlier localized struggles like Champaran.

Q3) Where did the Dandi march start and where did it end?
Answer: The Dandi March started from Sabarmati Ashram in Ahmedabad and ended at the coastal village of Dandi in Gujarat.
In simple words: The march began at Sabarmati Ashram and finished at the sea coast in Dandi.
Exam Tip: Learn both starting point (Sabarmati Ashram) and ending point (Dandi).

Q4) What was the slogan given by Gandhi ji?
Answer: Gandhiji gave the famous slogan "Do or Die" (Karo Ya Maro) during the Quit India Movement.
In simple words: Gandhiji told Indians to either free India or die trying during the Quit India movement.

Exam Tip: Connect the "Do or Die" slogan directly with the 1942 Quit India Movement.

Q5) Which movement was launched in response to the Jallianwala Bagh massacre?
Answer: The Non-Cooperation Movement was launched partly in response to the atrocities like the Jallianwala Bagh massacre and the Rowlatt Act.
In simple words: Indians started the Non-Cooperation Movement to protest cruel acts like the Jallianwala Bagh massacre.

Exam Tip: Link Jallianwala Bagh as a major trigger behind the Non-Cooperation Movement.

SECTION - [A] OBJECTIVE

I. Fill in the blanks with the correct answer:

(a) Altitude refers to a place's height above sea level.
Answer: Altitude
In simple words: Altitude means how high a place is compared to the sea level.

Exam Tip: Altitude and height above sea level are interchangeable terms in geography.

(b) The Rowlatt Act was passed in 1919.
Answer: Rowlatt
In simple words: The strict Rowlatt law was passed in 1919.

Exam Tip: Rowlatt Act gave British unchecked powers of arrest without trial.

(c) Mahatma Gandhi gave the slogan 'Do or Die'.
Answer: Mahatma Gandhi (or Gandhiji)
In simple words: Gandhiji inspired people with the 'Do or Die' slogan.

Exam Tip: Attribute 'Do or Die' correctly to Mahatma Gandhi in 1942.

II. Unscramble the letters to form the correct words:

(a) This is the hottest Zone. Torrid Zone (ORITDR NEOZ)
Answer: Torrid Zone
In simple words: The region receiving direct sun rays near the equator is the Torrid Zone.

Exam Tip: Torrid means very hot; locate it between the Tropic of Cancer and Tropic of Capricorn.

(b) The General who killed thousands in Jallianwala Bagh. General Dyer (YERD)
Answer: Dyer
In simple words: General Dyer ordered the brutal firing at Jallianwala Bagh.

Exam Tip: Spell General Dyer correctly when asked about the Jallianwala Bagh tragedy.

(c) This affects the climate of a place. Humidity (UMIHDTYI)
Answer: Humidity
In simple words: Moisture in the air (humidity) changes how hot or rainy a place feels.

Exam Tip: Watch out for spelling unscrambling questions involving weather and climate terms like humidity.

III. Match the following:

Answer: (a) - (iii), (b) - (i), (c) - (iv), (d) - (ii)
In simple words: Correctly paired geographical and historical facts.

Exam Tip: Double-check matching answers by verifying each pair logically.

SECTION - [B] SUBJECTIVE

IV. Which event took place in these years?

(a) 1930 -
Answer: The Dandi March and the Civil Disobedience Movement.
In simple words: Dandi March happened in 1930.

Exam Tip: Associate 1930 directly with salt law violation and Dandi March.

(b) 1945 -
Answer: The end of the Second World War.
In simple words: World War II ended in 1945.

Exam Tip: Keep global milestone dates in mind alongside Indian history dates.

V. Answer in a sentence?

(a) Name the factors affecting the climate of a place. (Any 4)
Answer: The four main factors affecting climate are: 1. Latitude or distance from the equator, 2. Height above sea level (Altitude), 3. Distance from the sea, and 4. Humidity and direction of winds.
In simple words: Climate is affected by latitude, altitude, sea distance, and winds.

Exam Tip: List any four clearly with correct scientific terms for full marks.

(b) What name was given to the 'untouchables' by Gandhi Ji?
Answer: Gandhiji gave the name 'Harijans' (meaning children of God) to the untouchables.
In simple words: Gandhiji called untouchables 'Harijans'.

Exam Tip: Mention both the term and its meaning to score complete marks.

VI. Answer in Short-

(a) On what basis has the earth been divided into temperature zones?
Answer: The earth has been divided into temperature zones based on the amount of heat received from the sun, which depends on latitude (distance from the equator).
In simple words: Different zones are made based on how much sunlight different parts of the earth receive.

Exam Tip: Highlight 'amount of heat received' and 'latitude' as key keywords.

(b) Write a short note on any one of the following - (Any 2 points) (i) The Rowlatt Act (ii) Simon commission
Answer: 1. The Rowlatt Act (1919): It was an unjust law passed by the British that allowed them to arrest any person without a warrant and detain them in prison without trial. Indians strongly protested against it.
2. Simon Commission (1928): It was a group of British politicians sent to India to review constitutional reforms. Since it had no Indian members, it was boycotted nationwide with slogans of 'Simon Go Back'.
In simple words: The Rowlatt Act allowed arrests without trial, and the Simon Commission was boycotted because it had no Indian members.

Exam Tip: Provide two distinct bullet points covering the core unfair nature of both the Rowlatt Act and Simon Commission.

VII. Answer in Detail -

Q.1 What do you know about the Non-Cooperation Movement?
Answer: 1. The Non-Cooperation Movement was launched by Mahatma Gandhi in 1920.
2. It was a peaceful mass movement where Indians refused to cooperate with the British government.
3. People boycotted British goods, schools, colleges, and law courts, and instead used Swadeshi (local) goods and Khadi.
4. Thousands of Indians participated across the country, making it the first major nationwide mass movement.
5. However, due to the tragic violence at Chauri Chaura in 1922 where a police station was set on fire, Gandhiji called off the movement.
In simple words: The Non-Cooperation Movement was a massive peaceful protest where Indians stopped supporting the British administration until violence made Gandhiji stop it.

Exam Tip: Structure long answers in bullet points covering launch year, key actions (boycott and swadeshi), and reason for suspension.

SECTION - [C]

VIII. On an outline map of the world mark the following - (a) Torrid Zone (b) Frigid Zone

Answer: (a) Torrid Zone: Mark the region between the Tropic of Cancer (23.5° N) and the Tropic of Capricorn (23.5° S) surrounding the Equator.
(b) Frigid Zone: Mark the regions from the Arctic Circle (66.5° N) to the North Pole (90° N) in the Northern Hemisphere, and from the Antarctic Circle (66.5° S) to the South Pole (90° S) in the Southern Hemisphere.
In simple words: Torrid zone is in the middle near the equator, while frigid zones are near the North and South poles.

Exam Tip: Clearly label latitudes on map questions to ensure full marks.

IX. Draw a diagram to show the Temperature Zones of the world.
Answer: The three main temperature zones of the world from equator to poles are the Torrid Zone, Temperate Zones, and Frigid Zones.
In simple words: The earth is divided into hot, moderate, and cold temperature zones based on sunlight.

Exam Tip: Practice drawing the globe with Equator, Tropics, and Polar circles clearly marked.

Lesson - 8: The Temperature Zones of the World

Q. Explain the factors that influence the climate of a place.
Answer: The factors that influence the climate of a place are:
1. Latitude or distance from the equator: Places near the equator receive direct sun rays and are hotter, while places near poles receive slanting rays and are cooler.
2. Height above sea level or Altitude: Air becomes cooler as we go higher above sea level, so hill stations are cooler than coastal areas.
3. Distance from the sea: Places near the sea have a moderate climate (neither too hot nor too cold), whereas places far from the sea have extreme climates.
4. Humidity: The amount of moisture or water vapor in the air affects rainfall and makes coastal areas humid.
5. Direction of winds: Winds blowing from cold regions decrease the temperature, while winds from the sea bring moisture and rain.
In simple words: Climate is shaped by latitude, altitude, distance from the sea, humidity, and wind direction.

Exam Tip: Remember all 5 major climatic factors with brief explanations for descriptive questions.

DELHI PUBLIC SCHOOL AZAAD NAGAR/BARRA,KANPUR

CLASS: V

Sub:E.V.S.

The Freedom Stuggle – The Gandhian Phase (1919- 1947)

Sheet I

I- Which event took place on these years ?

1) 1919 - _____________________________________________

2) 1922 -_____________________________________________

3)1930 - _____________________________________________

4)1939 -_____________________________________________

5) 1945 –_____________________________________________

II- Fill in the Blanks -

1) Gandhiji was born in ________ in _______, Gujarat.

2) ________ returned the knighthood bestowed upon him by British in 1915.

3) __________ was invited by the British in 1928 from the Simon Commission.

4) Gandhiji weaved cloth on the _________ or the wheel.

5) Gandhiji’s freedom struggle was based on ________.

DELHI PUBLIC SCHOOL AZAAD NAGAR/BARRA,KANPUR

CLASS: V

Sub:E.V.S.

The Freedom Stuggle – The Gandhian Phase (1919- 1947)

Sheet II

Answer in a Sentence

Q1) What name was given to the “untouchables”, by Gandhiji?

Ans._____________________________________________

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Q2) Which Movement became the first big movement

of the Gandhian phase of the Freedom Struggle ?

Ans._____________________________________________

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Q3) Where did the Dandi march start and where did it

end?

Ans._____________________________________________

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Q4) What was the slogan given by Gandhi ji?

Ans._____________________________________________

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Q5)Which movement was launched in response to the

Jallianwala Bagh massacre?

Ans._____________________________________________

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