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💭 Write & Discuss (In-chapter)
1Can you name some rivers and mountain ranges mentioned in the National Anthem?
Rivers: Ganga (Sindhu, Ganga are named as 'Sindhu Ganga' in some versions), Yamuna, Narmada. Mountain ranges: Vindhya and Himachal (Himalayas). (Students should check the exact anthem lyrics with their teacher for the full list.)
2If we had to choose a national fruit for our country, which one would you suggest? Tell us why.
Example answer: 'I would suggest the mango, because it is grown widely across India, loved by people of all regions, comes in many delicious local varieties, and has been an important part of Indian culture and cuisine for centuries.' (Students may choose any fruit with their own reasoning.)
3Guess the national symbols from the riddles given (an animal with orange and black stripes; a bird that dances in the rain with bright feathers).
The first riddle describes the tiger (India's national animal) and the second describes the peacock (India's national bird).
📘 Let Us Reflect (End of Chapter)
4If you could learn one more Indian language, which one would you select and why?
Example answer: 'I would like to learn Bengali because my best friend speaks it at home, and I would love to understand her songs and stories.' (Students should give their own choice and a genuine reason.)
5Which monuments do you see in different currency notes? Make a table.
- ₹10 → Sun Temple, Konark → Odisha
- ₹20 → Ellora Caves → Maharashtra
- ₹50 → Hampi with Chariot → Karnataka
- ₹100 → Rani ki Vav → Gujarat
- ₹200 → Sanchi Stupa → Madhya Pradesh
- ₹500 → Red Fort → Delhi
6Identify the currency symbol of India, and any other country's currency symbol you can recognise.
India's currency symbol is ₹ (the Rupee symbol), formed by combining the Devanagari letter 'र' (Ra) and the Roman capital 'R'. Other recognisable symbols include $ (US Dollar), € (Euro), and £ (British Pound).
7Which animals do you see on a ₹10 note?
The well-known ₹10 note design (Mahatma Gandhi Series) featured a tiger, rhinoceros and elephant together on its reverse side, celebrating India's wildlife. (Note: the current ₹10 note in circulation, the Mahatma Gandhi New Series, instead shows the Konark Sun Temple on the back — check the actual note your teacher shows you.)
8Identify a few great people of India shown in pictures and write about their contributions.
This activity asks you to research and identify notable freedom fighters and leaders from pictures shown in your textbook or classroom, and note a few lines about each person's contribution to the nation (for example, their role in the freedom struggle, science, or social reform). Ask your teacher or elders to help identify them correctly.
9Find out from your elders about people who have contributed to the nation from your locality or state.
Talk to grandparents, parents or local elders about freedom fighters, social reformers, scientists, artists or sports personalities from your own region, and share their story with your class.
10Project: Organise a Cultural Fair celebrating India's diversity, state by state.
In groups, research an assigned state's traditional dress, popular food, festivals, languages, dance and music. Prepare a small presentation, poster or booth for the cultural fair, and after visiting other groups' booths, discuss the unique features and common values you noticed across different states.