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Every Drop Counts class 5 EVS chapter 6 question answer

Match the following

COLUMN 1	COLUMN 2
1.  King Ghadsi’s creation of the lake	a. Darki Mai
2. A traveller from Uzbekistan	b. Gadisar
3. Stepwells for accessing water	c. Al-Biruni
4. Water conservation group in Rajasthan	d. Tarun
5. Village in Alwar district	e. Stepwells

Answer

1. b)
2. c)
3. e)
4. d)
5. a)

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Choose the right option:

1. The king of Jaisalmer got Ghadsisar lake made _______ (650/625) years ago.
2. Al-Biruni, a traveller from ________ (Uzbekistan/Pakistan) wrote about the ponds of ancient times.
3. Stepwells were used as a source of water and had steps that went down several ________(store/storeys) deep.
4. People used to build stepwells to provide water to thirsty ________(Tour/Travellers)
5. Tarun Bharat Sangh is a group that works to rebuild old lakes and johads to provide water to ________(Between/Different) areas.

Answer

1. 650
2. Uzbekistan
3. storeys
4. travellers
5. different

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Unscramble the words

1. THUOGRHKLAW
2. NOIITAVCONSER
3. LANUTMDS
4. LANWETDS
5. ROSSEUBG

Answer

1. WALKTHROUGH
2. CONSERVATION
3. UMTLANDS
4. WETLANDS
5. SUBGROSS

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Multiple Choice Questions

Question 1. According to the passage, who got Ghadsisar lake made in Jaisalmer?
a) King Ghadsi
b) Al-Biruni
c) Pawan Gupta
d) Devraj Agarwal

Question 2. What was the purpose of building stepwells in ancient times?
a) To provide water for agricultural fields
b) To collect rainwater for year-round use
c) To serve as a recreational spot for festivals
d) To supply water for thirsty travellers

Question 3. Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a reason for the shortage of water in some areas?
a) Water being pumped up from underground
b) Lack of lakes for rainwater collection
c) Soil covered with cement instead of trees
d) Increased rainfall in the region

Question 4. What does the custom of the new bride worshipping the tap signify?
a) Gratitude for the availability of clean water
b) Celebration of the wedding ceremony
c) Belief in the spiritual power of water
d) Superstitious practice for marital bliss

Question 5. Which organization helped Darki Mai and her village in solving their water problem?
a) Tarun Bharat Sangh
b) Delhi Jal Board
c) Al-Biruni Foundation
d) Rajasthan Water Conservation Group

Answer

1. a)
2. b)
3. d)
4. a)
5. a)

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Answer the following questions

Question 1. Who was King Ghadsi and what did he do 650 years ago?
Answer: King Ghadsi was the ruler of Jaisalmer who constructed the Ghadsisar Lake with the help of the people.

Question 2. How did rainwater collection work in the nine interconnected lakes?
Answer: When the first lake filled up, the excess water flowed into the next lake at a lower level, and this process continued until all nine lakes were filled.

Question 3. What is the significance of stepwells?
Answer: Stepwells were deep wells with elaborate steps leading to the water. People could access the water by descending the steps, making them an important source of water in arid regions.

Question 4. Who was Al-Biruni, and what did he write about in India?
Answer: Al-Biruni was a traveler from Uzbekistan who visited India over a
thousand years ago. He wrote about various aspects of Indian life and culture, including the construction of ponds and lakes.

Question 5. What are some of the customs and festivals related to water?
Answer: People celebrate the filling of lakes with rainwater, and in some
regions, newly married brides worship springs or ponds. In cities, brides often worship taps in their homes.

Question 6. Why did the stepwell in Jodhpur become significant in 1986?
Answer: The stepwell became significant in 1986 when there was a scarcity of water in Jodhpur. It was cleaned, and water from the helped provide relief to the thirsty town.

Question 7. What are some reasons for the drying up of wells according to Punita’s grandmother?
Answer: Possible reasons include excessive groundwater extraction using
electric motors, the disappearance of lakes where rainwater used to collect, and the cementing of soil around trees and parks.

Question 8. How do people today manage water in different ways?
Answer: People use various methods such as motorized pumps, borewells, taps connected to municipal water supply, handpumps, canal water, and purchasing water from tankers.

Question 9. What are some issues related to water availability and access?
Answer: Some people have to buy drinking water, and unequal distribution of water can lead to conflicts. There are instances of people directly connecting pumps to the municipal water supply, causing difficulties for others.

Question 10. How did the group Tarun Bharat Sangh help Darki Mai?
Answer: Tarun Bharat Sangh helped Darki Mai’s village by assisting in the
construction of a lake, which improved water availability for the villagers, their animals, and led to increased income through improved milk production.