Tag Archives: NCERT Class 5 Social Science Chapter

Question: What are some of the universally celebrated days? Answer: Some of the universally celebrated days are: World Health Day – 7 April International Earth Day – 22 April May Day or International Labour Day – 1 May World Environment Day – 5 June World Non-Violence Day – 2 October Question: …

Question: What are the objectives of UN? Answer: The objectives of the UN: To maintain international peace and security. To develop friendly relations among nation on the basis of equality. To achieve international cooperation in solving economic, social, cultural and humanitarian problems. To promote human rights and fundamental freedom for the …

Question: Why do we celebrate Republic Day? Answer: We celebrate Republic Day every year on 26th January to celebrate the adoption of our constitution. Question: What are the Fundamental Rights? Name them. Answer: The Right citizens are called  Fundamental Rights. They are: Right to Equality Right to Freedom Right against Exploitation Right …

Question: What were the social reforms brought about by Raja Ram Mohan Roy? Answer: The social reforms were: He abolished the cruel practice of sati making it an illegal act. He was against early marriage and wanted girls to educated. He opened schools for girls so that they got equal …

Question: What was the real name of Rani Lakshmi Bai? Answer: The real name of Rani Lakshmi Bai was Manikarnika. Question: What was the Doctrine of  lapse? Answer: The British had adopted a policy called the Doctrine of lapse. Under this policy after an Indian ruler died an adopted son would not …

Question: What do you understand by satyagraha? Answer: Satyagraha refers to the twin principles of truth and non violence with was fallowed by Gandhiji during the freedom struggle. Question: What did General Dyer do in Jallianwala Bagh? Answer: General Dyer had banned all public meetings and processions in Amritsar. But some …

Question: Who discovered a new sea route to India and when? Answer: Vasco Da Gama, a Portuguese explorer discovered a new sea rout to India in 1498. Question: Why did the Battle of Plassey  take place and between whom? What was the result? Answer: The Battle of Plassey took place …

Question: What is a disaster? Answer:  Disaster us a calamity often causing sudden, widespread and serious damage to life and property. Earthquakes, Tsunamis, Volcanic eruptions, Floods, Droughts, Cyclones, Landslides and Forest fires are forms of natural disasters. Question: How does an earthquake occur? Answer: Earthquakes are violent vibration or tremors …

Question: How is imbalance created in nature? Answer: Due to the misuse of natural resource by humans imbalance is created in nature. Question: What is conservation? Answer: Conservation is the protection of the natural environment which includes plants, animals, habitats and natural resource. It means prevention of loss, waste, damage and …

Question: How has communication developed over the years? Answer: Communication has developed over the years as many technologies like mobile phone, internet etc have been developed by which people who live far away can communicate with each other. Question: How can you categorize the mean of communication? Answer: Means of communication: …