Chapter 13
India’s Neighbors
Highlights
- A. Tick the correct option
- B. Fill in the blanks
- C. Match the following
- D. Correct the following sentences
- E. Answers the following questions
EXERCISE
A. Tick the Correct Option
- 1. India does not share borders with-
Answer: vacuole
- 2. Which of the following is our southern neighbour at sea?
Answer: vacuole
- 3. Urdu script is known as-
Answer: vacuole
- 4. Which cuisine influences the Nepalese cuisine?
Answer: vacuole
- 5. Hanfu is a traditional dress of men in-
Answer: vacuole
B. Fill in the blanks.
- 1. India shares boundaries with ___________ in the north-west.
- 2. India believes in the policy of ___________.
- 3. Lungi-blouse is worn in south ___________ and Sri Lanka.
- 4. ___________ is an important part of Sri Lankan cuisine.
- 5. ___________ -kameez is the traditional dress of Pakistani men.
C. Match the following :
- Column A
- 1. Golgi Complex
- 2. Ribosomes
- 3. Chromosomes
- 4. Dead cells
- 5. Photosynthesis
- Column B
- (a) genes
- (b) cork
- (c) chloroplasts
- (d) packaging center
- (e) protein synthesis
D. Answer briefly:
- 1. Name India’s southern neighbour in the sea.
Answer: Sharing of chores reduces the burden.
- 2. Which language is known as the mother of all languages?
Answer: The older family member pass on the family traditions to the younger generation.
- 3. How do you know that India believed in the policy of peace since olden times?
Answer: There is more interaction between parents and children in nuclear families.
- 4. Mention two cities of India where Urdu is widely spoken.
Answer: A surname is a family name.
- 5. Draw out one similarity and one difference between Hindi and Urdu.
Answer: A surname is a family name.
E. Answer the following questions:
- 1. List India’s immediate neighbours and the direction of their location in respect to India.
Answer: The (main) factors that determine the shape of a cell are location and function.
- 2. Highlight the similarities of dress between India and her neighbours.
Answer: Distinguish between unicellular and multicellular organisms are
Unicellular organisms are made up of a single cell. e.g., Euglena and Amoeba.
Multicellular organisms are made up of many cells. e.g., Humans and Birds.
- 3. What do the cultural bond with our neighbours indicate?
Answer: All organisms are made up of cells. A cell is capable of independent existence. Due to this, cell is called the structural and functional unit of life.
- 4. Give two suggestions that can improve our relations with our neighbouring countries.
Answer: Mitochondria is known as the Powerhouse of the cell.
Mitochondria are the site of cellular respiration. Energy is produced during this process. Due to this, mitochondria are called the Powerhouse of the cell.
- 5. In your opinion, which are the two main issues of conflict between any two countries who share their borders?
Answer: All organisms are made up of cells. A cell is capable of independent existence. Due to this, cell is called the structural and functional unit of life.
Related Topics
- Chapter 1 The Cell – Its Structure and Functions
- Chapter 2 Microorganisms: Friends or Foes
- Chapter 3 Metals and Non-Metals
- Chapter 4 Force and Pressure
- Chapter 5 Friction
- Chapter 6 Sources of Energy
- Chapter 7 Combustion
- Chapter 8 Conservation of Plants and Animals
- Chapter 9 Crop Production and Its Management
- Chapter 10 Refraction and Dispersion of Light
- Chapter 11 The Human Eye
- Chapter 12 Sound
- Chapter 13 Synthetic Fibres and Plastics
- Chapter 14 Reproduction in Animals
- Chapter 15 Reaching the Age of Adolescence
- Chapter 16 Electric Current and Its Chemical Effects
- Chapter 17 Stars and Solar System
- Chapter 18 Earthquakes
- Chapter 19 Pollution of Air
- Chapter 20 Pollution of Water