Chapter 13
India-Our Motherland
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. The shape of Deccan plateau is-
Answer: vacuole
- 2. Lakshadweep islands are located in-
Answer: vacuole
- 3. Many rivers rise in-
Answer: vacuole
- 4. The Thar desert is located mainly in-
Answer: vacuole
B. Fill in the blanks.
- 1. India is a ___________ country.
- 2. India is located in the continent of ___________.
- 3. The peaks of ___________ are covered with snow most of the times.
- 4. The Northern Plain is a broad, flat and ___________ land.
- 5. India has a long ___________.
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. Identify the physical features of India:
- 1. It is popularly known as the Thar Desert.
Answer: Sharing of chores reduces the burden.
- 2. It is also known as Southern Plateau.
Answer: The older family member pass on the family traditions to the younger generation.
- 3. It is a group of about 300 islands.
Answer: There is more interaction between parents and children in nuclear families.
- 4. It is broader than the Western Coastal Plains.
Answer: A surname is a family name.
E. Question Answer
- 1. What makes India a unique country?
Answer: The (main) factors that determine the shape of a cell are location and function.
- 2. Write two main features of each of the following:
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. Name three holy places located in the Northern Plains.
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 Lakshadweep Island.
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 four features of your state that you admire. Give two reasons 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.
- 6. In your opinion why is there a difference in temperature on the mountains and deserts?
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