CBSE Class 5 Social Science Revision Worksheet Set 05

Q.1 Fill in the blank.

Question (1). Gandhiji gave the name "Harijans" to the ____________ .
Answer: untouchables / oppressed classes
In simple words: Mahatma Gandhi called the oppressed and lower-caste people Harijans, meaning children of God.

Exam Tip: Remember that "Harijan" translates to children of God.

Question (2). ___________ is a non-violent method of protest against any form of injustice.
Answer: Satyagraha
In simple words: Satyagraha means holding onto truth and fighting injustice peacefully without violence.

Exam Tip: Satyagraha was Mahatma Gandhi's primary tool during the freedom struggle.

Question (3). British could arrest anyone without trial under the ____________ Act.
Answer: Rowlatt
In simple words: The Rowlatt Act gave British police the power to jail people without a court trial.

Exam Tip: Indians fiercely opposed the Rowlatt Act, calling it the Black Act.

Question (4). _______________ ordered to British soldiers to block the only entrance of Jhallianwala Bagh & fire on crowd.
Answer: General Dyer
In simple words: General Dyer commanded troops to shoot at an unarmed gathering in Amritsar.

Question (5). Non co-operation Movement was launched by _____________ .
Answer: Mahatma Gandhi
In simple words: Mahatma Gandhi started the Non-Cooperation Movement to boycott British goods and institutions.

Exam Tip: The movement urged Indians not to cooperate with the unjust British administration.

Question (6). Non Co-operation Movement in ______________ in U.P. became violent.
Answer: Chauri Chaura
In simple words: An angry mob set fire to a police station in Chauri Chaura, Uttar Pradesh, causing Gandhi to suspend the movement.

Exam Tip: Chauri Chaura incident led to the immediate withdrawal of the Non-Cooperation Movement.

Question (7). In 1928, a committee under Sir Simon, called ________________ , began working on making some changes in the way India was governed.
Answer: Simon Commission
In simple words: The Simon Commission was sent from Britain to review constitutional progress in India.

Exam Tip: Note that the Simon Commission had zero Indian members, leading to widespread protests.

Question (8). The ____________ passed by the British did not permit people to make salt from Sea water.
Answer: Salt Law / Salt Tax Act
In simple words: The British held a monopoly on salt production and taxed it heavily.

Exam Tip: Salt was a daily necessity for every Indian, making the salt tax deeply unpopular.

Question (9). Gandhiji organised a ___________ march from the Sabarmati Ashram in Ahemdabad to Dandi on the Sea shore.
Answer: Dandi / Salt
In simple words: Gandhi walked hundreds of miles with his followers to make salt and break the unjust British law.

Exam Tip: The Dandi March marked the beginning of the Civil Disobedience Movement.

Question (10). _____________ was popularly known as frontier Gandhi.
Answer: Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan
In simple words: Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan was a brave freedom fighter from the North-West Frontier Province.

Exam Tip: He led the Khudai Khidmatgar movement and was a staunch follower of Gandhi.

Q-2 Write whether the following statements are true or false.

Question (1). Gandhiji organised Azad Hind Fauj. __________________
Answer: False
In simple words: Subhas Chandra Bose reorganized the Azad Hind Fauj (Indian National Army).

Exam Tip: Do not confuse Gandhi with Subhas Chandra Bose regarding the Azad Hind Fauj.

Question (2). After world war I, the British Government decided to free India. _______________
Answer: False
In simple words: Instead of granting freedom, the British introduced harsh repressive acts like the Rowlatt Act after World War I.

Exam Tip: Independence was achieved only in 1947 after decades of sustained struggle.

Question (3). In 1929, Congress declared their demand for Purna Swaraj. _______________
Answer: True
In simple words: The Lahore session of Congress in 1929 officially declared complete independence (Purna Swaraj) as its goal.

Question (4). The Quit India Movement was lauchned in 1940. _______________
Answer: False
In simple words: The Quit India Movement was launched later, in August 1942.

Exam Tip: Remember 1942 as the year of the Quit India movement ("Do or Die").

Question (5). Civil Disobedience was a movement which demanded Purna Swaraj. ____________
Answer: True
In simple words: The Civil Disobedience Movement was launched to achieve the goal of complete independence.

Question (6). India got Independence on 15 August, 1947. _______________
Answer: True
In simple words: India finally shook off British colonial rule on August 15, 1947.

Exam Tip: This is one of the most important historical dates in Indian history.

Question (7). Jawaharlal Nehru was the first Prime Minister of Independent India. ___________
Answer: True
In simple words: Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru took oath as the first Prime Minister of free India.

Question (8). World War-II broke out in 1935. _______________
Answer: False
In simple words: World War II actually broke out in 1939.

Exam Tip: World War I ended in 1918, and World War II started in 1939.

Q.3 Match the incidents with the years in which they happened.

Question (1). Match the following historical incidents with their correct years:
(1) Rowlatt Act - (a) 1919
(2) Simon Commission - (c) 1928
(3) Jallianwala Bagh Massacre - (b) 13 April, 1919
(4) Civil Disobedience Movement - (e) 1930
(5) Government of India Act - (f) 1935
(6) Quit India Movement - (g) 1942
(7) Purna Swaraj - (d) 1929
(8) India gets Independence - (i) 1947
(9) World War-II ends - (h) 1945
(10) Subhaschandra Bose escaped from jail - (j) 1941
Answer: (1)-(a), (2)-(c), (3)-(b), (4)-(e), (5)-(f), (6)-(g), (7)-(d), (8)-(i), (9)-(h), (10)-(j)
In simple words: Each major event in India's freedom struggle is correctly paired with its exact year of occurrence.

Exam Tip: Memorize key milestone years like 1919, 1930, 1942, and 1947 to score full marks in chronology questions.

Q.4 Answer the following questions.

Question (1). What did Gandhiji do just after he came back to India?
Answer: When Mahatma Gandhi returned to India from South Africa in 1915, he traveled extensively across the country to understand the problems, poverty, and struggles of ordinary Indian people before entering active political leadership.
In simple words: Gandhi traveled around India first to see how people lived and suffered under British rule.

Exam Tip: Mention his travel across India and his study of grassroots conditions.

Question (2). What was civil Disobedience Movement all about?
Answer: The Civil Disobedience Movement was a mass campaign launched by Mahatma Gandhi in 1930 urging Indians to peacefully refuse to obey unjust British laws, beginning with the breaking of the Salt Law at Dandi.
In simple words: It was a peaceful refusal to obey unfair British laws, starting with making salt at Dandi.

Exam Tip: Highlight key elements: peaceful protest, breaking unjust laws, and the Dandi March.

Question (3). Why did Non co-operation Movement fail?
Answer: The Non-Cooperation Movement was abruptly called off by Mahatma Gandhi in February 1922 because it turned violent at Chauri Chaura in Uttar Pradesh, where an angry crowd set a police station on fire, resulting in the loss of police lives.
In simple words: The movement was stopped because violence broke out at Chauri Chaura, going against Gandhi's principle of non-violence.

Exam Tip: Always mention the Chauri Chaura incident when explaining why the movement was suspended.

Additional Worksheet Practice Questions (From Page 3)

Question (1). Britishers imposed ___________ and passed new laws to supress Indians.
Answer: repressive acts (like the Rowlatt Act)
In simple words: The British enacted strict laws to crush Indian nationalism and protests.

Exam Tip: Remember that British rule relied heavily on oppressive legislation.

Question (2). A public meeting was held on 13th April, 1919 in _____________ in Amritsar.
Answer: Jallianwala Bagh
In simple words: People gathered at Jallianwala Bagh to peacefully protest and celebrate Baisakhi.

Question (3). To oppose to Simon Commission people staged demonstrations and shouted the slogan ____________ .
Answer: Simon Go Back
In simple words: Indians protested against the all-white Simon Commission by shouting "Simon Go Back".

Exam Tip: "Simon Go Back" was the iconic slogan of the 1928 boycott.

Question (4). In 1929, the Congress held its session in ____________ .
Answer: Lahore
In simple words: The historic 1929 Congress session took place on the banks of the Ravi River in Lahore.

Exam Tip: Jawaharlal Nehru presided over the historic Lahore session.

Question (5). A large number of people took part in the March from Sabarmati Ashram in Ahmedabad to Dandi on the sea shore known as _____________ .
Answer: Dandi March / Salt March
In simple words: The march to Dandi was undertaken to defy the British salt tax.

Exam Tip: Note both starting point (Sabarmati Ashram) and destination (Dandi).

Question (6). _____________ was known as frontier Gandhi.
Answer: Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan
In simple words: Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan earned this title due to his dedicated leadership in the North-West Frontier.

Exam Tip: A recurring and important GK question in social science.

Question (7). Civil Disobedience Movement in Assam was led by _______________ .
Answer: Tarun Ram Phookan / local leaders
In simple words: Regional leaders spearheaded the Civil Disobedience Movement across different provinces like Assam.

Exam Tip: Freedom struggles involved prominent regional leaders alongside national figures.

Question (8). ________________ was lovingly called 'Netaji'.
Answer: Subhas Chandra Bose
In simple words: Subhas Chandra Bose was affectionately given the title Netaji (respected leader) by his followers.

Exam Tip: Netaji means respected leader in Hindi and Bengali.

Question (9). _______________ organised Indian National Army.
Answer: Subhas Chandra Bose (revitalized/commanded) / Rash Behari Bose (founded)
In simple words: Subhas Chandra Bose took charge of the Indian National Army (Azad Hind Fauj) to fight the British.

Question (10). The _______________ policy of the British had been successful in dividing the Hindus & Muslims.
Answer: Divide and Rule
In simple words: The British used 'Divide and Rule' to create communal friction between communities to strengthen their hold.

Exam Tip: Divide and Rule was the cornerstone of British imperial strategy in India.

Question. Arrange the events according to their occurrence in an ascending order. (Also mention the year)
(1) India got Independence
(2) Civil Disobedience Act
(3) The Rowlatt Act passed
(4) Non Co-operation Act
(5) Simon Commission
(6) Worl War-II
(7) Quit India Movement
(8) Gandhiji returned India.
Answer: 1. Gandhiji returned to India (1915)
2. The Rowlatt Act passed (1919)
3. Non-Cooperation Movement (1920)
4. Simon Commission (1928)
5. Civil Disobedience Movement (1930)
6. World War-II (1939)
7. Quit India Movement (1942)
8. India got Independence (1947)
In simple words: Historical events are arranged chronologically from earliest to latest with their corresponding years.

Exam Tip: Chronological ordering requires careful attention to the exact years of each historical milestone.

Q.3 Name these.

Question (1). Arresting anyone without any trial.
Answer: Rowlatt Act / Detention without trial
In simple words: The British law that jailed people without trial was the Rowlatt Act.

Exam Tip: Associate "no dalil, no vakil, no appeal" with the Rowlatt Act.

Question (2). Thousands were killed or injured in a public garden in 1919 April
Answer: Jallianwala Bagh Massacre
In simple words: The tragic shooting at Amritsar in April 1919 is known as the Jallianwala Bagh Massacre.

Exam Tip: Remember the date: 13 April 1919.

Question (3). A peaceful March from Sabarmati to Dandi
Answer: Dandi March / Salt Satyagraha
In simple words: Gandhi's iconic march to make salt is called the Dandi March.

Exam Tip: This march symbolized peaceful resistance against salt taxes.

Question (4). Policy which succeeded in dividing Hindus and Muslims in India.
Answer: Divide and Rule policy
In simple words: The British imperial policy of pitting communities against each other was called Divide and Rule.

Exam Tip: Understand how colonial powers maintained control through division.

Question (5). A person who organised Azad Hind Fauj.
Answer: Subhas Chandra Bose
In simple words: Subhas Chandra Bose organized and led the Azad Hind Fauj.

Exam Tip: Netaji gave the famous slogan "Give me blood and I will give you freedom."

Q.4 Answer the following questions (Extended).

Question (1). What shocked Mahatma Gandhi when he returned to India?
Answer: When Mahatma Gandhi returned to India, he was deeply shocked by the extreme poverty of the Indian masses and the harsh, oppressive treatment meted out by the British colonial government.
In simple words: Gandhi was shocked to see widespread poverty and harsh British oppression across India.

Exam Tip: Focus on poverty of the people and colonial oppression.

Question (2). Who ordered to fire on unarmed crowd in meeting at Jallianwala Baug?
Answer: General Dyer ordered British troops to open fire on the unarmed gathering at Jallianwala Bagh in Amritsar on 13 April 1919.
In simple words: General Dyer gave the brutal order to fire on innocent people gathered at Jallianwala Bagh.

Exam Tip: Always remember General Dyer's name in connection with Jallianwala Bagh.

Question (3). How did people show their Non Co-operation under the Non Co-operation Movement?
Answer: Under the Non-Cooperation Movement, people boycotted British goods, government schools, law courts, and foreign clothes, returned British titles and honors, and refused to pay certain taxes.
In simple words: People boycotted British schools, courts, and foreign clothes, and gave up British titles.

Exam Tip: Emphasize the concept of boycott of British institutions and goods.

Question (4). What happened in Chauri Chaura during the Non co-operation Movement?
Answer: At Chauri Chaura in Gorakhpur district of Uttar Pradesh, a peaceful procession turned violent after a clash with police. An angry mob attacked and set fire to the local police station, resulting in the deaths of several policemen, which led Gandhi to suspend the movement.
In simple words: A violent mob burned a police station in Chauri Chaura, prompting Gandhi to call off the movement.

Exam Tip: Mention the police station burning and Gandhi's commitment to non-violence.

Question (5). Name the young leaders who joined the freedom struggle during Non co-operation Movement.
Answer: Prominent young leaders who emerged and joined the freedom struggle during this era included Jawaharlal Nehru, Subhas Chandra Bose, Vallabhbhai Patel, and Maulana Azad.
In simple words: Leaders like Jawaharlal Nehru and Subhas Chandra Bose joined the national movement during this time.

Question (6). How did Gandhiji made salt at Dandi Sea shore?
Answer: Gandhiji and his followers walked 240 miles from Sabarmati Ashram to the Dandi sea shore, where they boiled seawater in the open sun to evaporate it and extract salt illegally, thus breaking the British Salt Law.
In simple words: Gandhi boiled seawater at Dandi to make salt and break the unjust British tax law.

Exam Tip: Explain the simple process of boiling seawater to produce salt.

Question (7). Who became the first Prime Minister of Independence India?
Answer: Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru became the first Prime Minister of independent India in 1947.
In simple words: Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru was sworn in as independent India's first Prime Minister.

Exam Tip: Memorize Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru as the first Prime Minister and Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel as the first Deputy Prime Minister/Home Minister.

Q1) New Words

( write two times in note books )
1) lnuits
2) Canada
3) Denmark
4) Toupigs
5) lcebergs
6) Huskies
7) Polar Bear
8) Harpoons
9) Musk ox
10) Mosses
11) Eskimos
12) Nuuk

Q2) Define -
a) lce –Age - the time when thick ice sheets covered large areas of land .
b) Harpoon - a weapon like a spear with a rope attached to it , used for hunting whales .

Short Answer type Questions

Q1) Where is Greenland situated ? Why is the island white ?
Answer : Greenland, the world’s largest island ,is situated towards North-East of North America. The island is white as it remains under snow and ice through out the year .

Q2) Write five sentences on the climate of Greenland.
Answer : 1) Greenland has an arctic type of climate.
2) The winters are long and cold .
3) Summer is short and cool .
4) Extremely cold and chilly winds blow here .
5) The weather is bright and sunny, especially in the coastal areas .

Q3) What is the effect of the climate on the vegetation of Greenland ?
Answer : The only plants that grow here are mosses , lichens , grasses and bushes. There are no forests here . No crops can grow here due to the cold climate 

Q4) What kind of animals live in Greenland ?
Answer : Only animals with thick furry coats or those which can withstand extreme cold can survive in Greenland . Musk-ox , whale , seal, PolarBear , Reindeers are some of the animals found in Greenland .

Q5) Write short note on igloos .
Answer : The people who live in the extreme north build snow – houses or lgloos during the winter season . They use large blocks of ice to construct them . The igloos are dome shaped . A hole is made in the centre of the dome to allow smoke and hot air to pass through . The floor is covered with the skins and furs of animals .