Chapter 9
Exploring India
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. Taj Mahal is built on the banks of River-
Answer: vacuole
- 2. Fatehpur Sikri is built completely with-
Answer: vacuole
- 3. Manipur is situated in the ___________ of India.
Answer: vacuole
- 4. Loktak lake is famous for its-
Answer: vacuole
- 5. Vrindavan Garden is located on the terrace of Krishna Raja Sagar Dam across the River-
Answer: vacuole
B. Fill in the blanks.
- 1. India is a ___________ blend of traditions and customs.
- 2. Agra is located in ___________ Pradesh.
- 3. The population of Manipur is the mixture of many ___________.
- 4. Mysore is a historical city of ___________.
- 5. Our historical monuments must be ___________.
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 two trains between Agra and Delhi.
Answer: Sharing of chores reduces the burden.
- 2. Who built the Taj Mahal?
Answer: The older family member pass on the family traditions to the younger generation.
- 3. Name the largest fresh water lake of eastern India.
Answer: There is more interaction between parents and children in nuclear families.
- 4. What is a museum?
Answer: A surname is a family name.
- 5. What is the special attraction of Vrindavan Garden?
Answer: A surname is a family name.
E. Answer the following questions:
- 1. What makes India a favourite destination for tourists?
Answer: The (main) factors that determine the shape of a cell are location and function.
- 2. List three important features of Fatehpur Sikri.
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. Briefly describe any two places of tourist’s attraction in Manipur.
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. Highlight three main features of the Mysore Palace.
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. What role does a well-developed transport system play in attracting tourists?
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.
- 6. Why are petrol and diesel vehicles not allowed near Taj Mahal?
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