Chapter 8
Respecting Regional Differences
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. How many islands are there in Andaman and Nicobar?
Answer: vacuole
- 2. What kind of food is popular in Andaman and Nicobar?
Answer: vacuole
- 3. Where is Hawa Mahal located?
Answer: vacuole
- 4. Which is the popular dance of Rajasthan?
Answer: vacuole
B. Fill in the blanks.
- 1. An amazing variety of ___________ dishes are cooked in South India.
- 2. Differences do not create ___________.
- 3. Many freedom fighters were jailed in ___________ Jail.
- 4. ___________ is famous as the Pink City.
- 5. ___________ is the main language of Rajasthan.
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
C. State whether True or False:
- 1. All tribals were not hunters in earlier times.
Answer: Sharing of chores reduces the burden.
- 2. The followers of Animism believe in souls and ghosts.
Answer: The older family member pass on the family traditions to the younger generation.
- 3. The Onge tribe sings to accompany the dancers.
Answer: There is more interaction between parents and children in nuclear families.
- 4. Marwari is the main language of Andaman.
Answer: A surname is a family name.
- 5. We must respect regional differences.
Answer: A surname is a family name.
D. Answer briefly:
- 1. The staple diet of the North Indians is wheat. Why?
Answer: The (main) factors that determine the shape of a cell are location and function.
- 2. Name the capital of Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
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. Which tribal group uses a lot of jewellery to adorn their bodies?
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. What do the Rajasthanis celebrate life with?
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. List the traditional music communities of Rajasthan.
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.
E. Answer the following questions:
- 1. “Food habits of people depend upon agriculture of a place.” Give two examples in support of your answer.
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.
- 2. What are the important features of the food habits of the people in Andaman and Nicobar Islands?
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.
- 3. Write a note on the dance and music of the Islanders.
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. Describe the colourful dresses, dance and music of Rajasthan.
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.
- 5. Why is it important to respect regional differences? Give three reasons.
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