CBSE Class 5 EVS Mapping Your Way Worksheet

Question 1. Look at the map of India given below. Answer the following questions: A) Number of states in India
Answer: 28 states
In simple words: India currently has 28 states after the reorganization of Jammu and Kashmir.

Exam Tip: Remember that union territories and states are counted separately when answering questions about India's political divisions.

Question 1. B) Number of union territories in India
Answer: 8 union territories
In simple words: There are 8 union territories administered directly by the central government in India.

Exam Tip: Keep updated with the current political map of India, as union territories can be combined or reorganized.

Question 1. C) Largest state in terms of Area
Answer: Rajasthan
In simple words: Rajasthan covers the largest geographical area among all Indian states.

Question 1. D) Smallest state in terms of area
Answer: Goa
In simple words: Goa is geographically the smallest state in India, located along the western coast.

Exam Tip: Do not confuse smallest state by area (Goa) with smallest state by population (Sikkim).

Question 1. E) Name the states you come across while moving from Jammu & Kashmir to Kanyakumari (in Tamil nadu)
Answer: Depending on the exact route taken (such as via the National Highway), the major states crossed include Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Telangana, Karnataka, and Andhra Pradesh before reaching Tamil Nadu.
In simple words: Traveling from the northernmost tip of India to the southern tip takes you through several central and southern states.

Exam Tip: Mentioning a standard north-to-south highway corridor path helps provide a clear sequence of states.

Question 2. Fill in the blanks : A) Orissa lies to the _________ of Jharkhand.
Answer: South
In simple words: Odisha (formerly Orissa) is situated directly south of Jharkhand.

Exam Tip: Use standard directions (North, South, East, West) when answering relative location questions on maps.

Question 2. B) Punjab lies to the _________ of Rajasthan.
Answer: North (or North-West)
In simple words: Punjab is located north-west of Rajasthan.

Exam Tip: Always check neighboring states carefully using the compass rose on the map.

Question 2. C) Gujarat lies to the _________ of Madhya Pradesh.
Answer: West
In simple words: Gujarat is situated on the western coast, bordering Madhya Pradesh to its west.

Exam Tip: West points toward the Arabian Sea side of the Indian peninsula.

Question 2. D) Andhra Pradesh lies to the __________ of Rajasthan.
Answer: South-East
In simple words: Andhra Pradesh is located towards the south-eastern direction from Rajasthan.

Exam Tip: For states that are far apart, use intermediate directions like south-east or north-west for accuracy.

Question 3. Look at the above given map and answer the following question: a) Name three southern states of India
Answer: Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Karnataka (Other options include Andhra Pradesh and Telangana)
In simple words: Southern states are located in the lower peninsular region of India.

Exam Tip: Learn at least four southern states to ensure complete and correct answers.

Question 3. b) Name three northern states of India :
Answer: Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh (Other options include Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh)
In simple words: Northern states lie in the upper region of the country near the Himalayas.

Exam Tip: Jammu and Kashmir is a Union Territory, so name states like Punjab or Himachal Pradesh when asked specifically for northern states.

Question 3. c) Name three eastern states of India:
Answer: West Bengal, Odisha, Assam (Other options include Bihar, Jharkhand, and the Northeastern states)
In simple words: Eastern states are situated toward the Bay of Bengal and eastern side of India.

Exam Tip: West Bengal and Odisha are classic examples of eastern coastal/near-coastal states.

Question 3. d) Name one state which does not have sea on any side ?
Answer: Madhya Pradesh (Other landlocked states include Rajasthan, Haryana, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, etc.)
In simple words: Landlocked states are surrounded by land on all sides and do not touch any ocean or sea.

Exam Tip: Coastal states touch the Arabian Sea, Indian Ocean, or Bay of Bengal; landlocked states do not.

Question 4. Make a sketch of the route from your house to your school. Do not forget to show the landmarks on the way.
Answer: [Student Activity - Draw a map showing your house, the path/roads taken, directional arrows, and important landmarks such as a park, hospital, temple, or grocery shop along the way.]
In simple words: Create a simple route map with clear symbols for landmarks to help someone navigate from your home to school.

Exam Tip: Always include a simple legend or key and directional arrows (North, South, East, West) in your route sketch.