CBSE Class 5 EVS Snake Charmer Worksheet

WORKSHEET-2 (A SNAKE CHARMER)

Q 1) Snake charmers depend on snake for his livelihood. Find out name of the animals on which the following people depend for their livelihood, from the puzzle.
Answer:
1. Milkman: Cow (Found in row 4: C O W)
2. Poultry farmer: Hen (Found in row 3: H E N)
3. Farmer: Bull / Ox (Found in row 2: B U L L)
4. Tonga wala: Horse (Found in row 5: H O R S E)
5. Washer man: Ass / Donkey (Found in row 1: D O N K E Y)
In simple words: Certain professions depend on domestic or farm animals to earn their daily living.

Exam Tip: Always look across rows and down columns carefully in word grid puzzles to locate hidden animal names.

Q 2) Kalbelia is a folk dance of Rajasthan. Write the states to which the following folk dance belong and show the states on map of India.
Answer:
- Bhangra: Punjab
- Cheraw: Mizoram
- Garbha: Gujarat
- Lavani: Maharashtra
- Kuchipudi: Andhra Pradesh
In simple words: Different states in India have their own unique traditional folk dances that reflect their culture and heritage.

Exam Tip: Memorize major traditional dances and their corresponding states for map-pointing questions.

Q 3) You wish to adopt "King Cobra". Collect the information on following points:
1) Nearest zoo (name and address): National Zoological Park, Mathura Road, New Delhi.
2) Authorities to be contacted for adoption: Central Zoo Authority (CZA) or Director of the local Zoological Park.
3) Habit of King Cobra: Solitary reptiles that prefer living in dense forests, bamboo thickets, and near streams. They are generally active during the day.
4) Place of living: Tropical rain forests and bamboo jungles of Southeast Asia and parts of India.
5) Food habits: Carnivorous; they primarily feed on other snakes, including venomous and non-venomous snakes.
6) Salient features of King Cobra: It is the world's longest venomous snake, capable of raising up to one-third of its body upright and displaying an extended hood when threatened.
7) Identification mark: Large shields on the head behind the regular head shields and distinct yellowish or white cross-bars on a dark green or brown body.
8) How will you prevent people from earning livelihood by using King Cobra: By creating public awareness about wildlife protection laws (Wildlife Protection Act, 1972), rehabilitating snake charmers with alternative livelihood sources, and reporting illegal wildlife trafficking to forest authorities.
Answer: The information provided above covers all biological, legal, and conservation aspects required for adopting and protecting a King Cobra.
In simple words: Adopting an animal in a zoo helps support its upkeep and protects endangered species from illegal captivity.

Exam Tip: Wild animals like snakes are protected by law and cannot be kept as personal pets; adoption programs in authorized zoos are meant for financial support and conservation welfare.