Worksheet Solutions: Each person is precious | Living in Harmony Class 5: Book Solutions, Notes & Worksheet PDF Download

Q1: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs).

(i) What did Aunty Mini and Mother want for their daughters?
(a) Only marriage
(b) Good education and independence
(c) Only sons to take care of them
(d) Traditional beliefs
Ans: (b)
Aunty Mini and Mother want their daughters to have a good education and be strong, independent women.

(ii) Why are some parents disappointed when they have a baby girl?
(a) They believe girls cannot go to school.
(b) They think girls cannot take care of them in old age.
(c) They prefer boys for better jobs and earning money.
(d) All of the above
Ans: (d)
Parents may be disappointed with baby girls due to multiple reasons such as the belief that girls cannot go to school, cannot take care of them in old age, and preferring boys for better jobs.

(iii) According to Aunty Mini and Mother, what do they want for their daughters?
(a) To only get married
(b) Equal opportunities in studies, sports, and leisure activities
(c) Focus only on traditional roles
(d) Depend on sons for care in old age
Ans: (b)
Aunty Mini and Mother want their daughters to have equal chances in various aspects of life, including studies, sports, and leisure activities.

(iv) What activities do Aunty Mini and Mother want their daughters to engage in?
(a) Cooking and sewing
(b) Only studying languages or history
(c) Swimming, playing cricket, and football
(d) None of the above
Ans: (c)
Aunty Mini and Mother want their daughters to engage in activities typically associated with boys, such as swimming, playing cricket, and football.

(v) In which country does that there is a gender preference for boys?
(a) United States
(b) India
(c) England
(d) Australia
Ans: (b)
In some families in India, parents prefer baby boys due to certain beliefs and expectations.

Q2: Fill in the Blanks.

(i) Aunty Mini and Mother want their daughters to have _______ and be strong, independent women.
Ans: good education and independence
Aunty Mini and Mother want their daughters to have a good education and be strong, independent women.

(ii) In some families, parents prefer baby boys because they believe boys can get good jobs, earn lots of money, and take care of them in their _______.
Ans: old age
Some parents prefer baby boys because they believe boys can take care of them in their old age.

(iii) Fewer girls go to _______ and college than boys.
Ans: school
Fewer girls go to school and college than boys.

(iv) Boys are encouraged to study _______ and _______, while girls are pushed towards languages or history.
Ans: maths and science
Boys are encouraged to study maths and science, while girls are encouraged to study languages or history.

(v) Aunty Mini and Mother believe that it does not matter whether the baby is a boy or a girl; everyone should feel happy when a baby is _______.
Ans: born
Aunty Mini feels happy about the new baby, emphasizing that everyone should feel happy when a baby is born.

Q3: Match the Column.

Ans:

Q4: True or False.

(i) Aunty Mini and Mother believe that daughters should only get married.
Ans: False
Aunty Mini and Mother want their daughters to have good education and independence, not just get married.

(ii) In some families, parents prefer baby girls because they believe girls can take better care of them in old age.
Ans: False
Some parents prefer baby boys because they believe boys can take better care of them in old age.

(iii) Aunty Mini and Mother want their daughters to have equal opportunities in studies, sports, and leisure activities.
Ans: True
Aunty Mini and Mother want their daughters to have equal opportunities in studies, sports, and leisure activities.

(iv) Fewer girls are born than boys in India.
Ans: True
In India, fewer girls are born than boys.

(v) Boys are encouraged to study languages or history, while girls are encouraged to study maths and science.
Ans: True
Boys are encouraged to study maths and science, while girls are encouraged to study languages or history.