Worksheet Solutions: Recreation - 1 - Social Science for Class 2

Q1: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs).

(i) By visiting a zoo, we get to see various
(a) animals
(b) dolls
(c) shops
(d) all of these
Ans: (a)
A zoo is a place where animals live in captivity and are put on display for people to view.

(ii) We go to each other’s house to celebrate
(a) festivals
(b) work
(c) picnic
(d) none of these
Ans: (b)
A festival is an event ordinarily celebrated by a community.

Q2: Fill in the Blanks.

(i)  Recreational activities lead to ______, increased knowledge and also make us happy.
Ans: Recreational activities lead to Refreshness, increased knowledge and also make us happy.
Recreation refers to all those activities that people choose to do to refresh their bodies and minds and make their leisure time more interesting and enjoyable. Examples of recreation activities are walking, swimming, meditation etc. 

(ii) ______ is an example of indoor recreation.
Ans: Reading is an example of indoor recreation.
Examples of recreation activities are walking, swimming, meditation, reading, playing games and dancing. 

(iii) We watch many ______ programmes to relax ourselves.
Ans: We watch many TV programmes to relax ourselves.
We watch TV programmes to relax.

Q3: Match the Following.

Ans:

Q4: Oral Questions.

(i) What is your favourite recreational activity?
Ans: Reading

(ii) When and where did you go on your last vacation?
Ans: I went to Shimla on my last vacation.

(iii) Have you visited a wildlife sanctuary?
Ans: Yes, I went to a wildlife sanctuary once and enjoyed the trip.

Q5: Short Questions Answer.

(i) What is outdoor recreation?
Ans: Outdoor recreation or outdoor activity to refresh our minds. Examples: Cycling, swimming.

(ii) Why do we need recreation?
Ans: We need recreation to make us happy and refresh ourselves.

(iii) What is indoor recreation?
Ans: Indoor recreational activities are the things that you do for fun and enjoyment in the comfort of your home.
Examples: Reading, dancing.