Question Bank 2020-21 SST

Std 3

Chapter 1 The Earth - Our Home

Answer these questions

1. What is solar system?

Ans: - The sun and the eight planets form solar system.

2. Who was Magellan?

Ans: - Magellan was a Portuguese sailor and the first person to

sail around the world.

3. What is the shape of the Earth?

Ans: - The shape of the Earth is round.

4. Name the two main parts of the Earth?

Ans: - The two main parts of the Earth are ocean (water) and

continent (land).

5. Why does the sky appear blue in colour?

Ans: - The sky appears blue in colour due to the presence of dust

particles and water which scatter the light of the sun.

6. What is atmosphere?

Ans: The layer of air which surrounds the Earth is called

atmosphere.

7. What is so unique about planet Earth?

Ans: - Earth is so unique planet because it has air and water

which all human beings, animals and plants need to survive.

INSIDE QUESTIONS

A. Fill in the blanks(choose words from the box)

(lands, sky, country,water,huge)

1. The Earth is like a huge ball.

2. The sky has no colour.

3. The surface of the Earth is covered with land and water.

4. A city or a village is a part of a country.

B. Answer these questions

1. Name the eight planets in the solar system.

Ans: - The eight planets in the solar system are Earth,

Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune.

2. What is coast?

Ans: - The place where land and sea meet is called coast.

3. What is Horizon?

Ans: - The point where the earth and the sky seem to meet is

called horizon.

*CHAPTER 2 – How our Earth looks

Answer these questions

1. What is a globe?

Ans: - A globe is a model of the Earth.

2. What do you understand by the word ‘map’?

Ans:- A map is a drawing of the whole or a part of the Earth on

a flat surface.

3. What is the difference between an ocean and a continent?

Ans:-

Ocean Continent

Large water bodies are called ocean

Large masses of land are called continent

4. What are the four main directions?

Ans:- The four main directions are East, West, North and

South.

5. What is a compass? What is its use?

Ans:- A compass is like a watch which always points to the

North direction. It is used to find direction.

INSIDE QUESTIONS

A. Fill in the blanks (choose words from the box)

(Earth, seven, five)

1. The Earth is very big in size.

2. There are five oceans in the world.

3. There are seven continents on the Earth.

B. Answer these questions

1. Name the five oceans in the world.

Ans: - The five oceans in the world are

1. The Pacific Ocean

2. The Atlantic Ocean

3. The Indian Ocean

4. The Southern Ocean

5. The Arctic Ocean

2. Name the seven continents on the Earth.

Ans: - The seven continents on the Earth are – Asia, Africa,

Europe, North America, South America, Antarctica and Australia.

3. Which is the largest ocean?

Ans: - Pacific Ocean is the largest ocean..

4. Which is the smallest ocean?

Ans: - Arctic Ocean is the smallest ocean.

5. Which is the largest continent?

Ans: - Asia is the largest continent.

6. Which is the smallest continent?

Ans: - Australia is the smallest continent.

CHAPTER – 3

Our Country – India

Answer These Question

1. What is the population of India?

Ans. The population of India is over 130 croreapprox.

2. Name the highest mountain peak of the world.

Ans. Mount Everest is the highest mountain peak of the world.

3. Name the mountain ranges found in south and central India.

Ans. The mountain ranges found in south India are the Nilgiri Hills

and the Satpura Hills are in the central India.

4. Why is India named Bharat?

Ans. India is named Bharat after the legendary king Bharat.

5. How do the northern mountains influence the climate of

India?

Ans. The northern mountains traps the monsoon winds from

Arabian sea and Bay of Bengal and helps in precipitation of rain and

snow in India.

Inside Questions

1. Name the five types of landforms in India.

Ans. The five types of landforms of India are mountains, plains,

plateaus, deserts, and islands.

2. Name the three most populous countries in the world.

Ans. China, India and U.S.A are the three most populous countries

in the world.

3. What is a plateau?

Ans. The land which is flat and higher than its surrounding area is

called a plateau.

4. Where are the Lakshadweep Islands located?

Ans. The Lakshadweep Islands are located in the Arabian Sea.

Fill in the blanks

1. The land that is surrounded by water on all sides is called an

island.

2. Ganga and Brahmaputra rivers rise in the Himalayas.

3. The Northern plains are very fertile.

CHAPTER – 4

Indian States

Answer These Question

1. Name the capital of India.

Ans. Delhi is the capital of India.

2. How many states and union territory are there in India?

Ans. There are 28 states and 9 union territory in India.

3. What is the name of your state/union territory?

Ans. Odisha is the name of my state.

4. Which is the largest state in India in terms of area?

Ans. Rajasthan is the largest state in India in terms of area.

5. Why do we need a government?

Ans. We need a government because it runs the country. It is

necessary to establish and maintain order and social control.

It is also responsible for the safety and welfare of each

individual.

6. What is the difference between a state and a union

territory?

State

• It has its own government

• The head of the state government is the governor.

Union territory

• It is directly governed by the central government.

• The head of the union territory is the Lieutenant

Ans:-

Inside Questions

1. Name the neighbouring countries of India.

Ans. The neighbouring countries of India are Pakistan,

Afghanistan, Nepal, Bhutan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Myanmar

and China.

2. Name the biggest union territory.

Ans. Ladakh is the biggest union territory.

3. Who is the head of the council of ministers?

Ans. The chief minister is the head of a council of ministers.

CHAPTER – 5

Food We Eat

Answer These Question

1. Name the two most popular foodgrains of India?

Ans. The two most popular foodgrains of India are wheat and

rice.

2. What do non – vegetarians eat?

Ans. Non – vegetarians eat meat, egg and fish.

Governor/the Administrator.

3. Name three vegetables found throughout the year.

Ans. The three vegetables found throughout the year are

potatoes, tomatoes and onions.

4. Name two fruits found throughout the year.

Ans. The two fruits found throughout the year are apples and

bananas.

5. Name the popular dishes of South India.

Ans. The popular dishes of South India are idli, vada, uttapam,

etc.

6. Why do we eat different dishes?

Ans. We eat different dishes to complete the balanced diet. It

also provides different nutrients to our body.

7. Discuss the factors influencing food habits of people.

Ans. The factors influencing food habits of people are the

climate, crops grown in the region that one lives, landforms

and price.

Inside Question

1. Who are vegetarians ?

Ans. People who eat only fruits and vegetables are called

vegetarians.

2. Name the foodgrain eaten by maximum number of people in

the world.

Ans. Rice is the foodgrain eaten by maximum number of people

in the world.

3. Name some popular oils used in India.

Ans . Ghee , mustard oil , groundnut oil and coconut oil are

some of the popular oils used in India.

4. What is the popular dish in coastal areas ?

Ans. Rice and fish is the popular dish in coastal areas.

*CHAPTER 6 – INDIAN DRESSES

Answer the following

1. Why do people wear different types of dresses?

Ans:- People wear different types of dresses according to

seasons.

2. Name the various types of dresses worn by men in India.

Ans:- The various types of dresses worn by men in India are

trousers and shirts, jeans, dhoti-kurta, kurta-pyjama and lungi-

shirt.

3. Which are the most popular dresses worn by men and women

in India?

Ans:- The most popular dresses worn by men are trousers and

shirts.

The most popular dresses worn by women is saree.

4. Which are the most popular dresses worn by men and women

in your state?

Ans:- The most popular dresses worn by men and women in our

state is dhoti-kurta and saree-blouse.

5. What does our dress reflect about us?

Ans :- Our dress reflect our personality, culture and social

background.

INSIDE QUESTIONS

1. Why do we wear clothes?

Ans:- We wear clothes to cover ourselves and protect our body

from extreme weather conditions.

2. What do men wear in cities and towns?

Ans:- Men living in cities and towns usually wear trousers and

shirts.

3. Name some states where traditional dresses are still worn.

Ans:- Gujrat – churidar and jacket

Rajasthan – achkan or angarkha

4. On special occasions such as weddings, festivals and parties,

what do people wear?

Ans:- On special occasion people wear formal dresses such as

sherwani, suits, sarees, salwar kurta, lehnga etc.

Name the following

1. Long woollen kurta – phiran

2. Indian men’s headgear – caps and turban

*CHAPTER 7 – OUR FESTIVALS.

Answer these Questions

1. Why do we celebrate festivals?

Ans:- We celebrate festivals because it brings joy to the life and

feeling of love and brotherhood. They also add to the health,

wealth and happiness of everyone.

2. What is the difference between religious and national

festival?

Ans:- Festivals that are connected with religions are called

religious festivals. E.g- Diwali, Holi

Festivals that are celebrated by entire nation are called

national festivals. E.g-Gandhi Jayanti and Republic day

3. When did India become a Republic?

Ans:- India became Republic on 26th January 1950.

4. How do we celebrate Christmas ?

Ans:- Christmas is celebrated on 25th December as the birthday

of Jesus Christ all over the world. People wear new cloth, offer

prayer at church and wish merry Christmas to each other. Santa

Claus is the main attraction for children in this festival.

5. How do we celebrate Eid?

Ans:- Muslims celebrate Eid-ul-fitr and Eid-ul-zuha. During the

month of Ramzan, muslims fast from sunrise to sunset. At the

end of Ramzan comes Eid-ul-fitr. People go to mosques and offer

namaz. They embrace and wish each other ‘Eid Mubarak’. A

special sweet dish ‘sewiyan’ is prepared.

6. What is a harvest festival?

Ans:- The festival that mark the change of season are called

harvest festivals. These festivals are known by different names

and celebrated in different ways across the country.

7. Raman’s birthday falls on the day of a national festival in

August. Name it

Ans:- Raman’s birthday falls on the day of a national festival on

15th August – Independence day

INSIDE QUESTIONS

A. Fill in the blanks (choose words from the box)

(colourful, British, snake boat, holi, harvest, 2nd October, Bihu)

1. Harvest is an important activity in our country.

2. Mahatma Gandhi was born on 2nd October

3. India got independence from British rule.

4. Holi is the festival of colour.

5. Diwali night is a colourful night.

6. Bihu is the harvest festival of Assam.

7. Snake boat races are one of the highlights of Onam.

B. Answer these questions

1. Name three national festivals.

Ans:- Three national festivals are Republic day, Independence

day and Gandhi Jayanti.

2. Name three Religious festivals.

Ans:- Dussehra, Christmas and Eid.

3. Name three harvest festivals.

Ans:- Bihu, Onam and Pongal.

4. Which is the harvest festival of Tamil Nadu?

Ans:- Pongal is the harvest festival of Tamil Nadu.

5. Which is the harvest festival of Assam?

Ans:- Bihu is the harvest festival of Assam.

*CHAPTER 8 MEANS OF TRANSPORT

1. What is the meaning of the word ‘transport’?

Ans:- Transport is the system by which people or goods are

moved from place to place.

2. What is the difference between a passenger train and a

goods train?

Ans:-Passenger train :- A train that carries passenger is called

a passenger train.

Goods train :- A train that carries goods is called a goods

train.

3. Why is water transport cheap?

Ans:- Water transport is the cheapest means of transport

because we do not have to spend a lot of money on laying

roads and rails.

4. What is the difference between an aeroplane and a

helicopter?

Ans:-

Aeroplane Helicopter

1. Passengers aeroplane can be big or small

1. A helicopter is a small aircraft

2. They carry 50 to 200 passengers at a time

2.It carries 5 to 6 persons at a time

3. They need a very big space to take off and land.

3.It takes off and lands in a very small place.

5. How do people travel in villages?

Ans: In villages, people travel on foot or on bullock carts and

bicycles.

6. Which is the fuel used by aeroplanes?

Ans:- Jet fuel is used by aeroplanes.

INSIDE QUESTIONS

1. Which animal is called as the ship of the desert?

Ans:- Camel is called as the ship of the desert.

2. Which animals are used in the thick forests?

Ans:- Elephants are used to move in the thick forests.

3. Name some cities that have metro rail service.

Ans:- Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chennai, Kolkata, Lucknow,

Jaipur and many other cities have metro rail service.

4. Which animals are used in the hills?

Ans:- People in the hills use mules and ponies to travel.

*CHAPTER 9 MEANS OF COMMUNICATION

1. What is communication?

Ans:- The process of sending and receiving messages from

people is called communication.

2. What do you understand by ‘means of communication’?

Ans:- Different means by which we can communicate with

people are called the means of communication.

3. What are the most common means of communication we

have now-a-days?

Ans:- The most common means of communication we have now-

a-days are:-

a). Postal communication through post cards, inland

letters, envelopes, etc

b). Tele communication through radio, fax, telephone,

television and computer.

c). Mass communication through newspapers, television

and radio.

4. How have mobile phones made communication easier?

Ans:- Mobile phones have made communication faster, easier

and accessible to all anywhere and anytime.

One can send or receive messages from any place while

travelling even in trains, ships and aeroplanes.

5. What is mass media?

Ans:-Mass media are the means of communication which helps

to send messages to large number of people at the same time.

For example newspaper, T.V , radio and etc.

6. Name the three goals of mass media.

Ans:- a). It can be communicated to large number of people at

the same time.

b). It’s source of education, information and

entertainment.

c). It is helpful for people who cannot read and write.

7. How is PIN (Postal Index Number) useful?

Ans:- The Postal Index Number is useful to locate the actual area.

INSIDE QUESTIONS

1. How do people use to communicate in olden times?

Ans:- People used to communicate through sign language,

spoken words, drum beats, reflecting light on a mirror or

through smoke or fire signals.

2. What is a courier?

Ans:- A courier is someone who takes letters and parcels from

one place to another.

3. How many types of telephones are there?

Ans :- There are two types of telephones – landline and mobile

phones.

4. What is Landline?

Ans:- Landline is a fixed service while mobile phone can be easily

carried anywhere within and outside the country.

5. Which type of mobile phones are called smart phones?

Ans:- The latest variety of mobile phones are called smart

phones with advanced computing capability and connectivity.

6. Why television is better than radio?

Ans:- Television is better than radio because on radio we can

listen to a message but on television we can see as well as listen

to the live events.

7. Why cinema is an important means of mass communication?

Ans :- Cinema is an important means of mass communication

because it is a source of entertainment as well as education.

8. Why satellites are used?

Ans:- Satellites are used for long distance communication. They

help us see events taking place in different parts of the world.

Name the following

1. India’s first satellite – Aryabhata

2. Most popular Tablet computer – Apple iPad

3. First Indian satellite send into the orbit of Mars – Mangalyaan

Write full form of

1. INSAT – Indian National Satellite System

2. ISRO – Indian Space Research Organisation

Annual Question Bank 2020-21

Social Studies

Std- 3

CH-10-OCCUPATION

ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS

Q1: What is an occupation?

Ans: Any work which help us to earn money is called an occupation.

Q2:Name four industries that depend upon farming?

Ans: The four industries that depend upon farming are

a). Cotton mills

b). Tea factories

c). Sugar industries

d). Jute mills

Q3:Describe forest related occupations.

Ans: a). People collect gum and herbs.

b). People collect latex from the rubber trees, it is used to make

rubber.

c). People also make timber ,furniture, wooden boxes, matchsticks

etc from the wood cut from the forest.

Q4:What is mining? How is it useful?

Ans: The process of obtaining minerals that is coal, iron and mica from inside

the earth is called mining.

We get iron and metals from these minerals. Many products like

bicycles, sewing machines,railway coaches and other machinery objects are

made from metals.

Q5:Why do we need an occupation?

Ans :People need an occupation to lead their life happily with luxury and

with satisfaction.

Q6:How are forests useful?

Ans: a). Forests gives shelter to animals.

b). Forests give us wood which is a source of many things such as

paper, wooden boxes, matchsticks etc.

c). Forests are also responsible for the rainfall.

INSIDE QUESTIONS

Q1:Why do people work?

Ans: People work to earn money. Money helps us to fulfil our needs.

Q2: How do farmers help us ?

Ans: a). Farmers grow different types of foodgrains, vegetables and

fruits.They also grow cotton,jute,sugarcane,tea,groundnut etc.

Q3: what is dairy farming?

Ans: Rearing of cattle like cows, goats, buffaloes etc on a big scale for milk

and milk products is called dairy farming.

Q4:How does fishing help us to earn money ?

Ans: Fishing helps us to earn money by following ways:

a). Fish are salted and packed in tins and sold at far-off places.

b). Processed fish are also exported.

c). Fish oil is extracted from some special kind of fish which are

sold in the market.

FILL IN THE BLANKS

1.We get wool from the __________

2.___________ are used to plough field.

CHAPTER—12

LOCAL ADMINISTRATION

INSIDE QUESTIONS

Q1: What is the function of local self Government?

Ans: To look after the welfare of the people the Indian Government has

developed a system of local bodies called local self government.

Q2: Define the word Panchayat.

Ans: The word Panchayat comes from the word Panch which means a group

of five elders who solve the problems and whose views all villagers respect.In

villages, the locally elected body is called a Panchayat.

Q3: Name some cities which have Municipal corporations.

Ans: Big cities like Mumbai ,Delhi, Kolkata and Chennai have Municipal

corporations.

Q4: How are the members of Municipal committee elected?

Ans: Members of Municipal committee are elected by the people of that area

who are above 18 years of age.

Q5: Mention three functions of a Municipal committee.

Ans: The three functions of a municipal committee are-

a). It keeps the city clean

b). It arranges for clean drinking water.

c). It provides free and compulsory education for children upto 14

years of age.

CHAPTER—13

DELHI

ANSWER THESE QUESTIONS

Q1: Name the transport system introduced in Delhi recently.

Ans: Metro rail is the recent transport system introduced in Delhi.

Q2: Name three famous places of worship in Delhi.

Ans: The three famous places of worship in Delhi are-

a). Lotus temple

b). Jama masjid

c). St Stephens church

Q3: At which place in Delhi is the Republic Day parade held?

Ans: The Republic Day parade is held at Rajpath in Delhi.

Q4: Which festivals are celebrated in Delhi?

Ans:Various types of festivals are celebrated in Delhi from Eid , Holi,

Navaratri, Dussehra,Durga puja, Diwali, Guru Nanak jayanti,Lohri to

Independence Day and Republic Day.

Q5: Why is the Republic Day parade held on 26th January every year?

Ans: On 26th January every year Republic day parade is held starting from

Rashtrapati Bhawan along the Rajpath, India gate and on the Red Fort to pay

tribute to the martyrs who sacrificed their lives for our country.

INSIDE QUESTION

Q1: Name some old monuments of Delhi.

Ans: Delhi has many old monuments like Red Fort, Qutab Minar, Jantar

Mantar, Purana Quila, Humayun’s tomb etc.

Q2: What is the residence of the Indian President called?

Ans: The residence of the President of India is called the Rashtrapati Bhawan.

Q3: Why the Amar Jawan Jyoti burns at India Gate?

Ans: The Amar Jawan Jyoti burns at India Gate in memory of Indian soldiers

who laid down their lives for the country.

Q4: Name some interesting places to visit in Delhi?

Ans: The interesting places to visit in Delhi are Zoological park, Nehru

planetarium, Dolls museum, Rail Museum, National museum and Pragati

Maidan.

Q5: Which 2 states share the boundaries with Delhi?

Ans: Delhi shares its boundaries with Uttar Pradesh and Haryana.

CHAPTER—14

MUMBAI

Answer the following question

Q1: What is the old name of Mumbai?

Ans: The old name of Mumbai was Bombay.

Q2: Describe the climate of Mumbai.

Ans: a). Mumbai has a moderate climate neither too hot nor too cold.

b). The summers are warm and humid while winters are pleasant.

c). Mumbai gets heavy rain in rainy season.

Q3: What do you know about the “Bombay High”?

Ans: Bombay High which is in Arabian sea is India’s richest oilfield.

The crude oil that we get from here is refined to get petrol and other

products.

Q4: Which is the best known landmark of Mumbai?

Ans: The best known landmark of Mumbai is The Gateway of India.

Q5 Which is the most important festival of Mumbai?

Ans: Ganesh Chaturthi is the most important festival of Mumbai.

Q6: Name the busiest airport in India.

Ans: The Sahar International airport (now Chhatrapati Shivaji International

airport) is the busiest airport.

Q7: Why was The Gateway of India built?

Ans: Gateway of India is a great historical monument built during the

British rule in the country.It was built as a triumphant arch to

commemorate the visit of the king George v and Queen Mary to

Mumbai (then Bombay).

Q8:Why does Mumbai have humid and moderate climate?

Ans: Mumbai is a coastal city and near to the sea. It

experiences seabreeze and land breeze, so it has a humid

and moderate climate.

INSIDE QUESTIONS

Q1: Name the financial Capital of India

Ans: The ‘Financial Capital of India’ is Mumbai.

Q2: What is the full form of BARC?

Ans: The full form of BARC is The Bhaba Atomic Research Centre{BARC}.

Q3: Mention some interesting places of Mumbai.

Ans: The interesting places of Mumbai are-

a). Jahangir art gallery

b). Prince of Wales Museum

c). Hanging Gardens

d). Shoe House

e). Kamala Neheru Park

f). Essel World

Q4: What is the port of Mumbai?

Ans: The port of Mumbai ,which is called the Fort, is the commercial and

cultural centre of Mumbai.

Chapter-15 - Kolkata

Answer these Questions:-

Q1. How is Kolkata connected to the sea?

Ans: Kolkata is about 130km from the sea and is connected with sea through

the river Hugli.

Q2. What do you know about festivals celebrated in Kolkata?

Ans: The people of Kolkata celebrate a number of festivals but Durga puja is

the most popular. It is celebrated with great joy for 10 days.

Q3. Describe the transport system in Kolkata.

Ans: a). Kolkata has an underground railway system called Metro.

b). Kolkata was the first Indian city to have a railway system.

c). Kolkata is the only city where trams are still in use.

Q4. Which world famous cricket ground is situated in Kolkata?

Ans: The world famous cricket ground Eden Garden is in Kolkata.

Q5. Name the organization established by Mother Teresa in Kolkata.

Ans: Missionaries of charity was established by Mother Teresa in Kolkata.

Q6. Which virtues of Mother Teresa would you like to inculcate?

Ans: The two virtues of Mother Teresa that I would like to inculcate are

humility and the loving kindness she had towards all the people.

Q7. Why did the British set up their capital in Kolkata?

Ans:a). Kolkata earlier known as Calcutta, was chosen as the capital by the

Britishers as it suited them the most.

b). The East India company developed it into the capital, as it had

desirable infrastructure which the British government needed.

Inside Questions:

Q1. What makes the Howrah Bridge the most famous attraction of Kolkata?

Ans: Howrah Bridge now called Rabindra Setu is supported by iron channels

and has no pillars, it is different from ordinary bridges which makes it the

most famous attraction of Kolkata.

Q2. Name the popular games of Kolkata.

Ans: Football and Cricket are the popular games of Kolkata.

Q3. Which are the popular sweets of Kolkata?

Ans: Sandesh and rasogolla are the popular sweets of Kolkata.

Q4. Name the main Industry of Kolkata?

Ans: The main Industry of Kolkata is jute processing.

Chapter-16 - Chennai

Answer these questions:

Q1. Why is a lot of trade done from Chennai by the sea route?

Ans: Chennai is a famous seaport on the eastern coast of India.

Being a seaport a lot of trade is done from here with other countries.

Q2. Describe the climate of Chennai.

Ans: a). The climate of Chennai is hot throughout the year.

b). It has more rain in winters than in summer.

Q3. Describe the most popular festival of Chennai.

Ans: a). The people of Chennai celebrate many festivals but Pongal is

the most popular.

b). It is celebrated for three days with great joy and devotion. c). It is a harvest festival.

Q4. Write the names of four beautiful tourist spots of Chennai.

Ans: The four beautiful tourists spots of Chennai are:

a). Marina Beach b). The Golden Beach c). St.Thomas Cathedral d). Gandhi Mandap

Q5. How was Chennai founded?

Ans: On 22nd August 1639 Madras (now Chennai) was founded by the East India Company who bought it as a piece of land from the local Nayak rulers.

Inside Questions:-

Q1. Name the traditional dress of men in Chennai.

Ans: The traditional dress of men in Chennai is Vesthi- Shirt

Q2. In which year Chennai Metro started its operation.

Ans: Chennai metro started its operation on June 2015.

Q3. Which is the longest beach in India?

Ans: Marina Beach is the longest beach in India.

Q4. Mention two famous stone carving temples of Chennai.

Ans: The two famous stone carving temples of Chennai are Kapaleswar and Parthasarthi temples.

Chapter-17 - Discovery of Fire

Answer these Questions:

Q1. Where did the early men live?

Ans: Early men lived in jungles, caves and on trees.

Q2. What did the early men eat?

Ans: a). The early men ate fruits and roots of plants.

b). They used to kill wild animals and eat their flesh raw.

Q3. What did the early men wear?

Ans: The early men used to wear the skins of animals or barks and leaves of trees.

Q4. How did he make fire?

Ans: Early man saw sparks when he broke stones to make his tools. Then one day accidentally the sparks fell on dry leaves and there was a fire. This is how early men learnt to make fire.

Q5. Which qualities of early men enabled him to live in forest?

Ans: The qualities of hunting other animals with arrows, spears and bows for his food enabled early men to live in the forest.

Q6. What do you know about the religious beliefs of early men?

Ans. a).The early men did not judge anything with reasons but were

governed by faith mostly due to fear.

b). They worshipped the elements mightier than them in order to be safe and secure. c). They worshipped fire, water, stones and even sometimes wild animals just out of fear. Their religious beliefs were based on nature.

Inside Questions:-

Q1. How did the early men use stones for hunting purpose?

Ans: Early men used stones with sharp edges for hunting purpose.

Later, he learnt to tie sharp stones to a wooden stick. It helped

him to kill an animal without going near it.

Q2. How did the early men use fire?

Ans: a). Early men started eating cooked flesh.

b). He used fire to keep the wild animals away.

c). Fire also protected him from cold weather.

Q3. What was an important step in the life of early men?

Ans: Discovery of fire was important step in the life of early men.

Chapter-18 - The story of Wheel

Answer these questions:

Q1. How did early men learn farming?

Ans. Early man used to eat the fruits and throw away the seeds. One day, they found that the seeds they had thrown away had grown into plants. They started collecting seeds and threw them on wet land. Thus, the early men learned farming.

Q2. Which animals were domesticated by early men?

Ans: Sheep, goats and cows were domesticated by early men.

Q3. Why did the early men settle in river village?

Ans: Early men settled near river valleys because

a). They found that the soil was fertile in river valleys. b). Water for farming was available in large quantities from the river. c). They could collect fish and eat it. d). The people bathed in rivers.

Q4. How did the invention of wheel make life easy for early men?

Ans: Invention of wheel changed the normal life of the early humans. Early men used the wheel to move heavy objects as a mean of transport and for pottery.

Q5. How did early men spend their leisure time?

Ans: The early human beings spent their leisure time by dancing and singing and by sharing their happiness and sorrows with fellow human beings.

Inside Questions:-

Q1. How did the early men become a food producer from being a food gatherer?

Ans: Early human beings learnt that some animals could be tamed. They used these animals as food and for getting milk. The early men then became a food producer from being a food gatherer.

Q2. How did the early humans made rafts?

Ans: Early humans made rafts by tying several logs of wood.

Q3. How were the rafts useful?

Ans: Crafts were useful in carrying things more easily from one place to another.

Q4. How did the early humans make sledge?

Ans: Early humans tied a few sticks of wood together to form a sledge.

Q5. Which was the first metal to be discovered by Early human beings?

Ans: Copper was the first metal to be discovered by Early human beings.