A Shelter So High - 1 Class 5 Worksheet EVS Chapter 13

Q1: Identify the things in the pictures and name them. 

(i) Many families in Srinagar live in these boats. These boats can be seen in Dal Lake and Jhelum River.

(ii) Beautiful carvings on wood that can be seen on the ceiling of houseboats and some big houses.
 

(iii) Some old houses have a special type of window which comes out of the wall.

(iv) The doors and windows of old houses in Srinagar have beautiful arches.

(v) The well-decorated and beautiful boats on the Dal Lake.

Q2: Fill in the blanks

(i) __________, a cold desert, gets very little rainfall.

(ii) The ______________ is the most important part of the people of Leh.

(iii) Changpas have special goats from which the famous __________ wool is made.

(iv) __________ is at a height of almost 5000 metres.

(v) Changpa tribe has only __________ people.

(vi) __________ and __________ are Changpas only treasure.

(vii) Donga is a type of __________ found in Srinagar.

(viii) In Changthang temperature drops below __________.

(ix) __________ means a place where a few people live.

(x) The beautiful design on wood that can be seen on the ceilings of the houseboats is called __________ which has a pattern that looks like a jigsaw puzzle.

Q3: Match the Column

Q4: True and Flase

(i) Loner is the name of motorcycle.

(ii) Distance from Mumbai to Delhi is 1400 km.

(iii) All deserts are cold deserts.

(iv) Danga boats can be seen in Dal Lake.

Q5: Answer one word.

(i) Which is the coolest place in Ladakh?

(ii) Is Manali a plain or hilly area? In which state is it?

(iii) At what height is Chanthang situated?

(iv) How long does is it takes to weave a plain pashmina shawl?

(v) What types of mountains are there in Leh?

Q6: Short Answer Type Questions

(i) What is the meaning of the word “Changthang?”

(ii) Why does each family of Changpas put a special mark on their animals?

(iii) What is a Lekha?

(iv) Name two places that are famous for boathouses.

Q7: Long Answer Type Questions

(i) How far is Mumbai from Delhi? Which states does one have to pass during this journey by road?

(ii) How are the houses in Mumbai different from Manali?

(iii) Why is Ladakh called a cold desert?

(iv) During winter, Tashi and his family live on the ground floor. Why would they be doing so?

(v) Why do people in Leh eat dry fruits and vegetables in winter?

(vi) Why did Tahsi say “Roof is the most important part of their houses?”

(vii) Why do the Changpas graze their goats in higher and colder places?

(viii) Why do the houses in the mountains have sloping roofs?

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