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1 Std: V th Sub: S.st I st Semester. S.l.no Title 1) All around us.(belagavi Division) a) Remembering the past b) Lets room about c) Literature art and Folklore d) Political Personages 2) Our ancient. a) Family Community Society. b) The earth our mother planet. 3) India of vedic times. a) Rural Community. b) The Earth Its Movement. 4) Rise of New Religion. 5) The Urben Community. 6) Towards Social and Economical Progress. 1

2 1. ALL AROUND US. ( Belgavi Division.) Answer the following questions. 1) What are the few important rivers of your division? Ans: The Important rivers of our division are Krishna, Bheema, Aghanashini, Ghataprabha, Dhoni, Sharavathi, Kali, Malaprabha, Tunga bhadra, Varada, Gangavali Markandeya, and Kumudawati. 2) Name two waterfalls of Uttar kannada district? Ans: The Gokak falls and Nayagara Falls Are the two waterfalls of Uttar kannada district. 3) In which district of the division the rain fall is very low? Ans: In Bagalkot district of the division the rain fall is very low. 4) Which district has less forest resource in your division? Ans: Bijapur district has very less forest resource in our division. 5) Which is the breed of dog that is exported? Ans: Mudhol hounds is the breed of dog that is exported. 6) What are the main trades and occupation of your division? Ans: Aluminium factories, Cement factories, Sugar factories, handloom sarees of Bagalkot, Ilkal silk saree, leather chappals of Athani, blouse piece of Guledagudda are product of cottage Industries and poultry industry are the main trades and occupation of our division. 7) Mention the three historical capitals in belgavi division and in which district are they Present? Ans: Three historical capitals in belgavi division are: 1) Badami Present in Bagalkot district. 2) Banavasi Present in Uttara kannada. 3) Bijapur Present in Bijapur Disrtict. Remembering the Past. 1) Which Dynasties ruled Belgavi division in the early days? Ans: The Mauryas, Saathvahanas, Kadambas, Chalukyas, Rashtrakootas, Bhahamani shahis, Vijayanagar and the Adilshahi Dynasties ruled Belgavi division. 2) Which are the Chalukyas Architecture centres? 2

3 Ans: The Chalukyas Architecture centres are in Badami,Aihole and Pattadakallu. 3) Why is Kudalsangama famous for? Ans: Kudalsangama is famous because Basaveshwara united with God at this place. Lets roam about. 1) Which queen fought against British? Ans: Queen Rani Chennamma of Kittur fought against the British. 2) What is the famous structure of architecture of Bijapur? Ans: Golgumbaz is the famous structure of architecture of Bijapur. 3) Gokarna is in which district? Ans: Gokarna is in Karwar district. 4) Name the peaks at Yana? Ans: Byaraveswara peak and Mohini peak are the two peak of Yana. 5) What are the waterfalls, forest resorts and bird sanctuaries in your division? Ans: Magodi and unchalli water falls, Dandeli forest resorts, Ranebennur Abhayarnya and peacock sanctuaries of Bankapur are in our division. Literature art and folklore. 1) What epic did Kumar Vyasa write? Ans: Kumar Vyasa wrote the epic Karnataka Bharata Kathamanjari. 2) Who wrote Hari Bhakti Sara? Ans: Kanakdasa Wrote Hari Bhakti Sara. 3) Name the gyanpeeth awardees of your division? Ans: D.R. Bendre, V.kr.Gokak, and Girish Karnad are the gyanpeeth awardees of our division. 4) Mention the contributions of F.G.Halakatti to Kannada? Ans: F.G.Halakatti was the first scholar who studied Vachanas from manuscripts edited and published them. He also studied Veerashaiva basic works and wrote in valuable books Vachana shastra sara is very important works these are the contributions of F.G. Halekatti to Kannada. 5) Which musician from Karnataka got the Bharat Ratna award? Ans: Bheemsen Joshi a musician from Karnataka got the Bharat Ratna award. 3

4 6) Who is the famous painter of your division? Ans: M.V. Menasgi is the famous painter of our division. 7) Name the folk art forms of your division? Ans: Dombarata, Kolata, Koravanji, Gavalettu, Sudugadusiddhaart, are the folk art forms of our division. Political personages. 1) Name the Kannadiga who adorned the seat of vice president of India? Ans: B.D. Jatti, was the Kannadiga who adorned the seat of vice president of India. 2) Why do peoplecall Mohare Hanumantha rao an unforgettable personage? Ans: When British were ruling the country. Hanumanth rao mohare an editer of a local news paper was writing pungant editorials againt the government. The government wanted to curb the editor by insulting him and giving him server. Punishment they arrested him, put hand cuffs on him and took him in procession to the court. He was sentenced to two years of imprisonment. The editerdid not budge from this stand for bold and brave people call mohare Hanumanta rao an unforgettable personage. 3) Who is known as Brother who gives eyes? Ans: Dr. M.C. Modi is known as Brother who gives eyes. 4) Where was AmbaliChennabassappa born? Ans: AmbaliChennabassappa was born at Arjungi in Bijapur district. 5) Why shouldn t we forget Maylara Mahadeva? Ans: We shouldn t forget Maylara Mahadeva because fighting for the freedom of India, he was a victim of Police fighting when he was just 32. He companied Gandhiji to Dandi Salt march. He made salt and was imprisoned when he was eighteen years old. He organized a secret group of youth Kabir was its code name. 6) Who is known as Kannada Kulapurohita? Ans: Aluru Vankata rao is known as Kannada Kulapurohita. 7) Who established Hindustan sevadal? Ans: Na. Su. Hardikar established Hindustan sevadal. 1) Belagavi division has Seven district. 2) Badami was the capital city of the chalukyas. 3) Pampa Ramayana is the first Ramayana in the Kannada 4) Kaginele Adi Keshava is Signature name of Kanakadasa. 5) Hardikar Manjappa known as Gandhi of Karnataka. 4

5 2. OUR ANCIENT CITIES. 1) Why Sindhu civilization is called Sindhu Saraswati culture? Ans: Because 360 sites of Sindhu civilization have been situated along the river side Plain of Saraswati River. That is why historian would Called it Sindhu Saraswati culture. 2) What are the two cities of Sindhu civilization? Ans: Harappa and Mohenjodaro are the two cities of Sindhu civilization. 3) Which country produced cotton for the first time in the world? Ans: The country which produced cotton for the first time in the world is India. 4) Which gods were worshipped by people of Sindhu culture? Ans: Shiva and Mother goddess among animals, they would work ship humped bull sacred pig, tree, sun, fire, earth, water and serpent were the gods worshipped by people of Sindu culture. 5) Where at Sindhu civilization are sites of public bathroom found? Ans: Mohenjodaro at Sindhu Civilization are sites of public bathroom. 6) Give any two causes for the decline of cities of Sindhu civilization? Ans: Two causes for the decline of cities of Sindhu civilization are: 1) Frequent floods that would appear in Sindhu river. 2) Scarcity of water caused by drying up of the Sarswathi river. 7) Where do find a harbour at Sindhu civilization? Ans: The site at Lothal we find harbour at Sindhu civilization. 3. FAMILY, COMMUNITY AND SOCITY. 1) Who are the member s in a divided family? Ans: Parents live their un married children at home. Daughters live with their parents till they are given away in marriage are the members in divided family. 2) Name three types of communities? Ans: Three types of community are :- 1) Village / Rural community. 2) City / urban community. 5

6 3) Tribel (Adisive). 3) Which Tribal community do you know? Ans: Soligas and Jenu kurubas are the tribal community which I know. 4) Why is school is important? Ans: School is important because school provides good education to the children and makes them good citizen of the future school imparts life value to children. There can be no difference of opinion on the idea that education is very important for the growth of individual and progress of the nation. 5) Why do we call man a social being? Ans: Man also living in groups as bird and animals do. He is a social being as birds and animals are an individual does not like to live alone. He desires company of other persons. He grows as a members of a group so that we call man as a social being. 6) What part does society play in a person s life? Ans: Society play s important part in person s life like. 1) Society satisfied our needs. 2) It provides security. 3) It provides number of opportunities to persons to exhibit their hidden talent so the part played by the society in shaping man s life is very important. 7) Why do birds and animals live in group? Ans: Birds and animals live in a group because they are the Social animals. 8) What is the difference between the man and animals. Ans: Man Animal 1) Man lives in society with people. 1) Animals lives in Jungle. 2) Man eat cooked food. 2) Animals eat raw food. 3) Man have high I.Q. 3) Animal have less I.Q. 4) Man Have pair of legs to walk 4) Animals walk with four legs. These are the difference between the man and animals 9) Name the few birds and animals in groups: Ans: Birds Animals 1) Pigen 1) Monkey 2) Sparrow 2) Elephant 3) Parrot 3) Cow 4) Duck 4) goat 5) Hen 5) Sheep 1) There is no system better than the family. 2) We notice nuclear family in cities. 4.THE EARTH OUR MOTHER PLANET. 6

7 1) What are the celestial bodies? Ans: All the objects that we can see in the sky are called celestial bodies. 2) What is solar system? Ans: The family of the sun is called solar system. 3) How are Planets different from stars? Ans: Star Planet 1) Star have their one light 1) Planet don t have their own light. 2) Stars don t have satellites. 2) Planets have satellites. 4) Why is earth known as unique planet? Ans: The earth is known as unique planet because it occupies third place from the sun. It receives light and heat from the sun. It has ideal conditions for life, such as the right temperature, water and a suitable atmosphere. 5) What is meant by the phases of the moon? Ans: The moon has no lights of its own hence it reflects light from the sun. As the moon goes round the earth, its position in relation to the sun changes from night to night this movement of the moon is known as phases of the moon. 6) What is lunar month? Ans: The period from one new moon to the next new moon is called lunar month. 7) What is planet? Ans: A plant is celestial body moving in an elliptical orbit around a particular star. 8) What is meant by the inclination of the earth s axis? Ans: While the earth is revolving around the sun along with its axis in inclined at an angle of with the plane of the orbit. This is known as the inclination of Earth s axis. 9) Name the planet which do not have satellites? Ans: The planet which do not have satellites are Mercury and Venus. 10) Name the planets of solar system? Ans: Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune are the planet of our solar system. 11) How do lunar and solar eclipses occur? Ans: When the Earth passes between the sun and the moon and all three are in straight line the shadow of the earth falls on the moon. Thus the moon partly or fully covered by the shadow of the earth. This known as lunar eclipse. When the moon passes between sun and earth and all three are in straight line the shadow of the moon falls on the sun. this is known as Solar eclipse. 12) What is meant by waxing? Ans: In this course of the moon revolution from the day following the new moon to that of the full moon the lit portion of the moon gradually increases. This change is known as waxing. 7

8 1) The sun is the source of light and heat. 2) Jupiter is also known as the Morning star 3) The moon is the natural satellite of the earth. 4) The solar system consists of 8 planets. 5.INDIA OF VEDIC TIMES. 1) What are the four Vedas? Ans: The four Vedas are: 1) Rgveda. 2) Yajurveda. 3) Saamaveda. 4) Athervaveda. 2) Who were the gods (deities) that were worshipped during Vedic times? Ans: Indra, Sun, Soma, Varuna, Mitra, Yama, Ashwini, where the gods of Vedic times. 3) What are the four Varnas? Ans: The four varnas are : 1) Brahmana. 2) Kshatriya. 3) Vaishya. 4) Shudra. 4) Who are the two great women of Vedic times? Ans: The two great women of Vedic times are Gargee and Mythree. 5) Which are the two ancient Indian epic? Who composed them? Ans: The two ancient Indian epics are. 1) The Ramayana written by Valmiki. 2) The Mahabharatha written by Vyasa Maharshi. 6) Identify the differences between pre- Vedic and post Vedic period? Ans: Pre Vedic Period Post Vedic Period 1) Women were given a very high 1) Womens statues began to decline. Places in the society. 2) Rajan was the name given to 2) Kings assumed the titles Samrat The leader of the clan of Aryas. Chakrvarthi Emperor. 3) Aryas worship would be carried 3) The Dharmmic duties of Grihasthas Out in the Farms of a simple ritual multiplied beyond the Manageable Called yajna. limits. 1) Meaning of the word Veda is knowledge. 2) The Aryas considered cattle as the most precious wealth. 3) Vedanta is India s greatest gift to the wisdom of the world. 8

9 6. RURAL COMMUNITY. 1) Why doesn t Krishnappa hire coolies? Ans: because Krishnappa is small former in the Belupu village He own only two acres of wet land. There is not enough water and agriculture depends totally on rain. 2) Why is Krishnappa unable to get good price for his produce? Ans: Krishnappa is unable to get good price for his produce because farm manure seeds for sowing and insecticides are supplied from the agricultural service cooperative society or procure domestic use loan from their land owner. Therefore he have to pay back the loan from whatever remains after. 3) How can you say Shankaraiah is a rich land owner? Ans: He owns twenty acres of fertile land labourers are easily. Available to him because they get work for many days regularly. So we can say that Shankaraiah is rich land owner. 4) What are the activities that Shankaraiah engages in other than agriculture? Ans: The activities that Shankaraiah engages in other than agriculture are. He owns a rice mill; Shankaraiah has his own shop, seeds, manuers, insect sides and other necessary items to small formers he also provides crop loans. 5) Name non agricultural occupations of the residents of Belupu village? Ans: Non agricultural occupation of the residents of Belupu village is black smith, potter, barber and masons. 6) Belupu is a model village How? Ans: Belupu is a model village because it has earned the national Award for Nirmala Grama a team of experts from foreign countries Visited the village and praised for its achievements it has also added to its treasure the Rashtreeya Granthalaya Puraskar from the central government. 7) Why are farm labourers rare? Ans: Farm labourers rare because people of the Belupu village Practice cooperative farming. The entire person at home works in field and neighbors also cooperate. 8) What assistants does the government provide for agricultural initiatives? Ans: Government should consider the difficulties of formers and sanction long term loans when the crop fails the government should waive loan installment and the interest on it. All the farmers should be given free crop insurance these are the assistance does the government provide for agricultural initiatives. 1) Belupu is a village in Udupi district. 2) Major occupation of Belupu villagers agriculture. 3) Shankaraiah owns twenty acres of fertile land. 7. THE EARTH ITS MOVEMENTS. 1) What is the rotation? 9

10 Ans: The earth spins from west to east this is called rotation. 2) What is revolution? Ans: The earth is also revolves around the Sun along its orbit. This is called Revolution. 3) What is the Earth axis? Ans: The movement of the earth on its own axis is called Earth s axis. 4) What is meant by equator? Ans: An Imaginary line is drawn around the earth, mid way between the North-pole and South Pole is called Equator. 5) Name the four seasons are. Ans: 1) Spring equinox 3) Autumnal equinox 2 ) Summer solstice 4) Winter solstice. 6) What are the lines of latitude? Ans: Lines of Latitudes are a set of imaginary line drawn on the globe from west to east. 7) Name the important lines of latitude? Ans: The important lines of latitude are. 1) Equator. 2) Northern Hemisphere. 3) Southern Hemisphere. 8) What is local time? Ans: When sun is overhead at any meridian, it is noon at the entire place over that meridian. It is known as local time. 9) What is meant by earth s orbit? Ans: Each planet has its own path of movement Known as Orbit. 10) Mention two effects of rotation? Ans: The two effects of rotation are: 1) The rotation of the earth causes day and night. 2) Science the earth rotates from west to east the sun appear to rise in the east and set in the west. Therefore we get sense of time. 1) Earth revolves around the Sun is known as the orbit. 2) The rotation of the Earth causes day and night. 3) Equator is the longest latitude. 8. THE RISE OF NEW RELIGION. 1) Where was the Siddartha born? Ans: Siddartha was born at Kapilavastu in Nepal. 2) Where did the Buddha give his first teaching? Ans: Buddha give his first teaching at Sarantha near Varanasi in Bihar. 3) Where was Mahaveera born? 10

11 Ans: Mahaveera was born in Kunda village near Vaishali. 4) What is the core of Jainism? Ans: Non violence is the core of Jainism. 5) What is the republic that existed in ancient India? Ans: Vajji is the Republic that existed in ancient India. 1) Buddha attained nirvana at Kushinagara in Bihar. 2) Mahaveera s earlier name was varadhamana. 3) Followers of Jina are called Jains. 4) Mahaveera was 24 th tirthankara. 9. THE URBAN COMMUNITY. 1) What are the different occupations that people are engaged in? Ans: The different occupations that people are engaged in are Pot making, Stitching cloths, Barber, vegetable selling, oil producing, making ornament of gold, blacksmith work etc. 2) What are the difference between rural occupations and urban occupations? Ans: The difference between Rural occupation and Urban Occupations and Urban one are as under: Rural occupation Urban occupation 1) In rural area we cannot get Plenty of 1) In urban area we may get good no of jobs etc Occupation. 2) In rural area people depend on 2) In Urban area people can do government jobs Agriculture And allied As well as private jobs. occupation. 3) In rural area chances of trading is 3) In urban Area employment opportunities less. are more. 3) Do you feel that person, borne and brought up in a village, will enjoy urban life style? Justify your answer? Ans: No I can t feel that a person born and brought up in a village, will enjoy urban life style because in cities the personal relation are not found cites are in vest in area. Hence the organised living cannot be seen in the cities as in the villages people in the cities fulfill their personal needs only, where it is not. So in Villages appart from this people will be face the problems like unemployment and housing. 4) What is the difference between trading in a shop and trading with a push cast? Ans: Trading in Shop Trading in Push cort 1) Trading in a shop is generally 1) Trading & purchasing in pushcart is Systematic not systematic. 2) We sale & Purchase the Material 2) The seal & Purchase of Material in In the shop choicable. In the pushcart is not choocable. 11

12 3) In shop we can purchase good 3) we cannot purchase good quality goods. Quality goods. 5) Mention two good qualities of Muniappa. Ans: The two good qualities of Muniyappa are hard work and honesty. 6) Why do traffic jams happen in cities? Ans: Traffic jams happen in the cities because increasing of pollution in cities causes density of vehicles. 7) Why is the life in towns more contented? Ans: Life is towns is more contented because problems of speed, huge pollution and such other urban problems are rare in towns. 8) How is environment polluted by industries? Ans: Factories, Mills and Industries emit dence smoke liquid and when large machines work, they produce a loud noise. This all cause the environmental pollution by industries. 9) What is water pollution? Ans: The liquid effluents that are released from factories is called water pollution. 10) What problems do pavement vendors faces? Ans: The problems that a pavement vendor faces are. 1) They do not have permanent shops because of this they have to move one place to another place. 2) Often they face vehicular traffic problems. 3) The chances of the pubic purchasing from pavement vendors are very less. 11) What are the occupations of urban people? Ans: The occupations of urben people are working in offices, factories, markets, Shops and garbage s etc. 12) What are the serious Problems of urban population? Ans: The serious problems of urban population are: 1) Pressure of populations. 2) Problem of housing. 3) Environmental pollution and 4) Social problem. 13) What is environmental pollution? Ans: Drain water flow on the road as there is underground drainage system, the vehicles and factories emit Poisonous smoke and gases. Heaps of garbage these all unwanted things from our surrounding environment pollute this is called Environment pollution. 1) There are nearly 5000 towns in India. 2) Social problems in urban areas are increasing enormously. 10. TOWARDS SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC PROGRESS. 12

13 1) Mention some social problems in India? Ans: Casteism, Communalism, illiteracy, Child labor are the some social problem in India. 2) Name any two economic problems of India? Ans: Over population and poverty are some economic problems of India. 3) What is illiteracy? Ans: Absence of the ability to read and write the language is called illiteracy. 4) What are the causes for poverty in your opinion? Ans: The causes for poverty in my opinion are illiteracy, unemployment, Increasing population, unscientific agricultural practices and drinking. 5) Mention the bad effects of communalism? Ans: The bad effect of communalism is communal conflects disturb peace of the locality, they cause great loss to life and property. 13

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