1) What do you mean by heritage?

Heritage is preserving, displaying or restoring a collection of old things.

2) Write any 4 significance of museum?

Museum is the main attraction of tourists.
They are the good source of knowledge
Museum helps in research and study
Helps to preserve and promote our cultural heritage.

3) Why are historic buildings important?

Historic buildings are the reflection of our history. They help us to understand and respect
people who lived in different areas with different cultures.

4) Write short note on weapons used during war in olden day.

Arrows, Bows, War chariots, canons and stone tips.

5) List out the things that can be seen in a museum

Tanjore paintings, Aquarium, Fossils, Fabric Art, Precious Indian Jewellery, story of Indian
scripts and old coin etc.,

Fact
The mines of Golgonda are believed to be the source of Regent diamond, Hope diamond,
the famous Kohinoor diamond.

Give Reasons :

1) Big holes were made in the walls of the fort.

Reason : Big holes were made in the walls to increase the viewing area.
Soldiers could look through these holes and could keep a better vigilance.

2) The bastions were useful to the soldiers while attacking enemies.

Reason : Bastions ensures better safety of soldiers. It also provides better vantage point
from where a large area could be seen.
It would not have been possible from flat wall.

1) Write brief note on Golgonda fort.

 Golgonda for is one of the most splendid fort in India.
 It lies on the western out skirts of Hyderabad at a distance of 11 Km.
 The Golgonda fort reveals the history of the early 13th century when the region was
ruled by kakatiyas.
 The ruins of this fort are evidence of the time of qutub shahi kings who had ruled this
area in the 16th and 17th centuries.
2) Write the role of Indian government during the earthquake.
The government provide relief materials, temporary shelter, immediate medical health
facilities and provide clean water and food.

3) What happens during drought?

Drought happen due to back of rain in an area.
 Drought leads to drying up of land and crop.

4) Who are the first ones to help victims of an earthquake?

Military people, police and fire service department.
5) Why do you think one should go under the table during an earthquake?
Our head will not get hurt if we stay under the table during collapse of the buildings.
6) How should one take precautions against earthquake?
Hide under the table
Get out of the building to open area.
Stay away from trees and power lines.

7) Why do sports people have a special diet?

Special diet provides a source of energy required to perform activities.

8) Should girls learng the art of self defence why?

Yes, girls should learn the art of self defence to protect them from outside their homes.

9) Why do skills required to play chathuranga and traditional games like kabaddi?
These games need skills to defeat their opponent.

10) Have you heard of any women players. Name them and the games they play.
Sania Mirza – Tennis
Mary Kom - Boxing
Saina Nehwal – Badminton
P.V. Sindhu – Badminton
Geetha Phogot - Wrestling

Define :

1) Bastion : A bastion is a structure projecting outward form the curtain wall of a fortification.
2) Museum : A museum is an institution devoted to gather, care and display some of lasting
interest.
3) Monument : A monument is a large structure usually made up of stone which is built to
remind people of an event in history or of a famous people.
4) Heritage : Heritage is something passed down from a previous generation.
It includes all the customs, belief and values that have been passed on to us by our
ancestors.

5) Famous forts in Tamilnadu

 Gingee Fort
 Vellore Fort
 Ranjankudi Fort
 Thirumayam Fort
 Thiruchirapalli rock fort temple.
  Dindugal Fort

Define :

1) Disaster : A disaster is a major accident which causes a great loss of life and property of a
particular place.
Eg : Natural disaster – Earthquake, Man made disaster – Forest Fire

2) Earthquake : A disturbance in the earth’s crust that causes the surface to tremble and shake
violently is called earthquake.
3) Focus : The point inside the earth where the disturbance occurs is called the focus.
4) Epicentre : The point vertical to the focus on the earth’s surface is called epicentre.
5) Seismograph : An instrument used to measure the intensity, direction and duration of
earthquake is called seismograph.
6) Richter scale : A scale that measures the intensity of the earthquake is called Richter scale.

Think and answer.

1) What are the basic rules of response to follow during the earthquake?
 If we are inside the buildings, run away and go to the open area.
 Sit under a heavy table if we are unable to go out
 Stay away from buildings, trees and electric poles.
 Do not panic and encourage others to face the reality.

2) Is there Tsunami warning system in the Indian ocean?

Yes, after the 2004 Tsunami, “ The Indian Tsunami early warning centre (ITEWC) is
established in Hyderabad.

Give Reason
3) Who do earth quakes happen?
Moving tectonic plates of earth’s crust collide with each other and release energy.
The sudden release of energy causes the seismic waves that make the ground shake.

4) Difference between Natural and Man made disasters.

 Natural disasters are caused by natural forces.
 Steps can be taken to minimize the effects.
 Human made disasters are caused by activities of men
 Can be avoided with careful planning and prevention method.
Define
1) Gender Bias : Unequal treatment between boys and girls in the developing countries
in employment education, sports etc.,
2) Martial Arts : In ancient time, martial arts were used for warfare techniques.
Today, Martial art is used for self defence and also in the form of exercise.
Eg : Judo, Kung-fu, Karate, silambam, kalarippayattu.

3) Benefits of sports :

Sports unite people and nation

It improves our personality

It increased social confidence.

It reduces anxiety and depression.

4) Team spirit : Team spirit is feeling of pride and loyalty that exist among the members
of a team.
5) Give reasons : Girls were not allowed to play in earlier times. What they were
expected to do?
In earlier days, the girls were trained to do house hold works.
Girls were not allowed to take part in sports because their parents felt insecurity.

6) What is the strength of a team?

Co-operation among the team members is the strength of the team.
The combined action of team with unity, responsibility and efficiency is important.

7) Should we play a game for winning or participating?

Participating is more important than winning or losing.
So, we should play a game for participating with devotion and hard work.