SOMETHING TO KNOW
A. Tick (✔) the correct option:
1. Taj Mahal is built on the banks of River-
(a) Ganga
(b) Yamuna (✔)
(c) Cauveri
Answer – (b) Yamuna (✔)
2. Fatehpur Sikri is built completely with-
(a) White stone
(b) Blue stone
(c) Red Stone (✔)
Answer – (c) Red Stone (✔)
3. Manipur is situated in the __________ of India.
(a) North east (✔)
(b) North west
(c) South east
Answer – (a) North east (✔)
4. Loktak lake is famous for its-
(a) Gardens
(b) Orchids (✔)
(c) Temples
Answer – (b) Orchids (✔)
5. Vrindavan Garden is located on the terrace of Krishna Raja Sagar Dam across the River-
(a) Krishna
(b) Cauveri (✔)
(c) Tapi
Answer – (b) Cauveri (✔)
B. Fill in the blanks:
[Help Box – Uttar, preserved, tribes, unique, Karnataka]
1. India is a unique blend of traditions and customs.
2. Agra is located in Uttar Pradesh.
3. The population of Manipur is the mixture of many tribes.
4. Mysore is a historical city of Karnataka.
5. Our historical monuments must be preserved.
C. Match the following:
1. Vrindavan Garden (c) Mysor
2. Fatehpur Sikri (d) Well-planned drainage system
3. Floating park (b) Keibul Lamjao National Park
4. Jewel of India (e) Manipur
5. Delhi-Agra-Jaipur (a) Golden Triangle
D. Answer briefly:
1. Name two trains between Agra and Delhi.
Answer – Two trains between Agra and Delhi are –
Taj Express
Palace on wheels
2. Who built the Taj Mahal?
Answer – Mughal Emperor Shahjahan built Taj Mahal.
3. Name the largest fresh water lake of eastern India.
Answer – Loktak lake is the largest fresh water lake of eastern India
4. What is a museum?
Answer – A Museum is place where objects of historical, scientific, artistic or cultural interest are stored and exhibited.
5. What is the special attraction of Vrindavan Garden?
Answer – Musical fountains are the special attraction of Vrindavan Garden.
E. Answer the following questions:
1. What makes India a favourite destination for tourists?
Answer – India’s unique blend of tradition, customs, religions and languages. Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, Sikhism, Judaism, Zoroastrianism, Christianity and Islam co-exists here in harmony. This kind wonderful blend makes India a favourite destination of tourists from all over world.
2. List three important features of Fatehpur Sikri.
Answer – Important features of Fatehpur Sikri are:-
It has been built completely with red sandstone.
The sloping levels of Fatehpur Sikri are connected with terraces where different buildings have been built like Jama Masjid, Buland Darwaza, Tomb of Seikh’s Salim Chisti, Panch Mahal and Anup Talao.
One can see here a very well-planned drainage and water supply system.
3. Briefly describe any two places of tourists’ attraction in Manipur.
Answer – Places of tourist’s attraction in Manipur are-
Loktak lake – It is the largest freshwater lake in eastern India and is big attraction for fishing.
Keibul Lamjao National Park- It is the only floating national park in the world. The park is composed of massive mass of floating weeds. The park is famous for the endangered brow-antlered deer of Manipur-Sangai.
4. Highlight three main features of the Mysore Palace.
Answer – The main features of Mysore palace are: –
It was the residence of the Wodeyar ruler. The palace is now a museum that houses great treasures of painting, jewellery, royal costumes and other items.
The golden royal elephant throne, the Kalyan Mandap are the main attraction here.
It has a unique French clock every hour a parade by miniature soldier is displayed.
5. What role does a well-developed transport system play in attracting tourists?
Answer – Well-developed system plays an important role in attracting tourists from far and wide. It connects different places and makes them accessible. People visit to hill stations, historical Monuments, palatial buildings only because they are well-connected by air, train and road transport. In absence of connectivity, we won’t go to these places even if they, are dotted with natural beauties.
6. Why are petrol and diesel vehicles not allowed near Taj Mahal?
Answer – Petrol or diesel vehicles are not allowed to ply in the Taj Mahal area to preserve the beauty of great monument. Only pollution-free beauty operated vehicles, Tangas, camel carts, rickshaws are allowed.
VALUE BASED QUESTION:
India has a rich cultural heritage. Unfortunately many old buildings, scriptures and statues have been damaged by our neglect. What steps can inculcate responsibility among children to preserve our heritage?
Answer – Steps that should be taken to preserve our heritage are-
If we see someone damaging the monuments, we should stop them doing so with reason.
Citizens have to contribute toward preserving places of historic importance and value.
The natural habitat in the country has to be preserved as it is a part of our socio-cultural heritage.
Map Skill
On a political map of India, locate, label and colour the following:
The Golden Triangle.
Answer – Delhi-Agra-Jaipur
Jewel of India.
Answer – Manipur
State where Taj Mahal is located.
Answer – Uttar Pradesh
Two neighbouring states of Uttar Pradesh.
Answer – Haryana and Madhya pradesh
Two neighbouring states of Manipur.
Answer – Assam, Manipur
SOMETHING TO DO
1. Make a brochure to highlight the features of Feroze Shah Kotla in Delhi and Sanchi Stupa in Madhya Pradesh or two monuments of your state.
Answer – The fort has some magnificent gardens, mosques, palaces etc. in its complex. The entrance of the fort has a gigantic iron gate with the name of the ruler and the boundary of the fort walls are as high as 15 m. Though a number of structures in the fort are in ruins, the stepwell (baoli) is still in good condition.
Sanchi Stupa is a Buddhist complex, famous for its Great Stupa, on a hilltop at Sanchi Town in Raisen District of the State of Madhya Pradesh, India.
2. Visit a monument in your city and notice the steps that have been undertaken to preserve it. What suggestions can you give to improve its upkeep?
Answer – I have visited Dhauligiri of Odisha and certain steps that have been undertaken to preserve it are –
Sealing of adjacent foundation soil against water ingress.
Post-construction damp proof courses.
Post-construction surface sealants on the outside and within the structure.
Protection of facade surfaces from moisture.
Protection of the structure during revision.
3. India is a paradise for tourists. Visit different parts of India and discover the unique beauty of our great country. Prepare a fact-file of any two states.
Answer – 1. Andhra Pradesh – Amravati
Hyderabad was the former capital of Andhra Pradesh but it got replaced by Amravati, people’s capital. The foundation stone was laid on October 22, 2015.
The Buddhist Stupa at Amravati is the biggest stupa in the country with a diameter of 50 meters and a height of 27 meters.
Recognising Amravati’s ancient Buddhist roots, the developers also plan to a design the High Court in a way that it resembles the Buddhist Stupa.
Bihar – Patna
Patna is the largest city of the state of Bihar, 19th most populous city and the fifth fastest growing city in the country.
Being a place of several strip rivers, including Sone, Gandak, and Punpun, Patna is known as the largest riverine city in the world.
In 1912, Patna became the capital of the British province of Orissa and Bihar till 1935 when Orissa became a separate state.
4. Choose one state and make a PowerPoint Presentation on the tourist destinations of that State.
Answer – I will have a visit to Uttrakhand, The famous tourists places are Harshil, Chakrata and Surkanda areas of Tehri, Chamoli district, Hemkund Sahib, Valley of Flowers including the Char Dhams naming Badrinath, Kedarnath, Gangotri and Yamunotri.
Now students will prepare the PowerPoint.
5. Many places of historical, natural and cultural importance have been declared World Heritage Sites to preserve the treasures for future generations. There are 27 World Heritage Properties in India. Out of these, 22 are Cultural Properties and 5 are Natural Properties. Ajanta Caves, Taj Mahal, Konark and Kaziranga National Park are some of them. Find out the names of all the World Heritage Sites.
Answer – Cultural Heritage Sites in India
1 Agra Fort
2 Ajanta Caves
3 Ellora Caves
4 Taj Mahal
5 Group of Monuments at Mahabalipuram
6 Sun Temple, Konark
7 Churches and Convents of Goa
8 Fatehpur Sikri
9 Group of Monuments at Hampi
10 Khajuraho Group of Monuments
11 Elephanta Caves
12 Great Living Chola Temples
13 Group of Monuments at Pattadakal
14 Santiniketan 2023 West Bengal
15 Buddhist Monuments at Sanchi
16 Mountain Railways of India
17 Humayun’s Tomb, Delhi
18 Qutub Minar and Monuments, Delhi
19 Mahabodhi Temple Complex at Bodh Gaya
20 Rock Shelters of Bhimbetka
21 Champaner-Pavagadh Archaeological Park
22 Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus (formerly Victoria Terminus
23 Red Fort Complex
24 Jantar Mantar
25 Hill Forts of Rajasthan
26 Rani Ki Vav (The Queen’s Stepwell)
27 Archaeological Site of Nalanda Mahavira at Nalanda
28 The Architectural Work of Le Corbusier, an Outstanding Contribution to the Modern Movement
29 Historic City of Ahmedabad
30 Victorian Gothic and Art Deco Ensembles of Mumbai
31 Jaipur City
32 Kakatiya Rudreshwara (Ramappa) Temple
33 Dholavira, a Harappan City
34 Sacred Ensembles of the Hoysala