CBSE Class 5 EVS India The World Worksheet

Chapter - 15 (India & the world)

Q.1: Define the following:
i) Society. ii) Politics iii) Culture
Answer: i) Society: A society is a large group of people living together in an organized community, sharing common laws, traditions, values, and institutions.
ii) Politics: Politics refers to the activities associated with the governance of a country or area, especially the debate among individuals or parties hoping to achieve power.
iii) Culture: Culture refers to the ideas, customs, social behavior, arts, and way of life of a particular people or society.
In simple words: Society is people living together, politics is how a country is governed, and culture is the way of life and traditions of a group.

Exam Tip: Learn clear one-line definitions for basic social science terms as they frequently appear in short-answer questions.

Q.2: Name the seven continents of the world. Which one is the largest and smallest continent?
Answer: The seven continents of the world are:
1. Asia
2. Africa
3. North America
4. South America
5. Antarctica
6. Europe
7. Australia
Asia is the largest continent, and Australia is the smallest continent.
In simple words: Continents are the seven large landmasses on Earth, with Asia being the biggest and Australia the smallest.

Exam Tip: Memorize the list of continents in order of size to score full marks in geography questions.

Q.3: Frigid zone is the coldest while torrid zone is the hottest zone of the earth. Why?
Answer: The Torrid Zone receives direct vertical rays of the sun throughout the year because it lies near the Equator, making it the hottest zone. On the other hand, the Frigid Zone receives extremely slanted sun rays because it is located near the poles, where sunlight is very spread out and weak, making it the coldest zone.
In simple words: The Torrid Zone gets direct sunlight making it hot, while the Frigid Zone gets slanted sunlight making it freezing cold.

Exam Tip: Always mention the angle of sun rays (direct vs. slanted) while explaining climatic zones.

Q.4: How many oceans are there in the world? Name them. Which is the largest and deepest ocean?
Answer: There are five oceans in the world. They are:
1. Pacific Ocean
2. Atlantic Ocean
3. Indian Ocean
4. Southern Ocean (Antarctic Ocean)
5. Arctic Ocean
The Pacific Ocean is the largest and deepest ocean in the world.
In simple words: Earth has five major oceans, and the Pacific Ocean is both the biggest and the deepest of them all.

Exam Tip: Do not confuse continents with oceans. List all five oceans clearly when asked.

Q.5: Name two things which are determined by the climate of a country.
Answer: Two things determined by the climate of a country are:
1. The types of crops grown in that region (agriculture).
2. The clothing and housing styles of the people living there.
In simple words: Climate decides what food grows in a place and what clothes people wear.

Exam Tip: Keep your answers brief and specific for direct listing questions.

Q.6: India has a warm climate. Why?
Answer: India has a warm climate because a large part of the country (southern part) lies close to the Equator within the Torrid Zone, where it receives direct rays of the sun throughout the year. Additionally, the mighty Himalayas in the north block the cold winds coming from Central Asia, keeping temperatures warm.
In simple words: India is near the Equator where it gets hot sun, and the Himalayas block cold northern winds.

Exam Tip: Mention both the latitudinal location (Torrid Zone) and the role of the Himalayas for a complete answer.

Q.7: Name the following:
i) Two islands which are a part of India. ii) The zone between Torrid and Frigid zone.
iii) Island country to the south of India. iv) Most populous neighbouring country of India.
Answer: i) Andaman and Nicobar Islands, and Lakshadweep Islands
ii) Temperate Zone
iii) Sri Lanka
iv) China
In simple words: Indian islands include Andaman & Nicobar, the middle zone is Temperate, southern island neighbor is Sri Lanka, and northern populous neighbor is China.

Exam Tip: Double-check spellings of geographical names like Lakshadweep and Temperate.

Q. 8: Mark the different climatic zones:
Answer: Description of the climatic zones on the Earth diagram from North to South:
1. North Frigid Zone (near the North Pole)
2. North Temperate Zone (between Arctic Circle and Tropic of Cancer)
3. Torrid Zone (between Tropic of Cancer and Tropic of Capricorn around the Equator)
4. South Temperate Zone (between Tropic of Capricorn and Antarctic Circle)
5. South Frigid Zone (near the South Pole)

In simple words: The Earth is divided into five main heat zones based on distance from the equator and sun rays.

Exam Tip: Practice drawing the globe with properly labeled parallels like Equator and Tropics.

Q.9: In the following map, mark all the neighbouring countries of India.
Answer: The neighbouring countries of India are located as follows:
- North-West: Pakistan, Afghanistan
- North: China, Nepal, Bhutan
- East: Bangladesh, Myanmar
- South (Island neighbours): Sri Lanka, Maldives
In simple words: India shares its land and sea borders with several neighboring countries in South Asia.

Exam Tip: Always orient yourself using directions (North, South, East, West) when marking countries on a map.