Across the Wall - 1 Class 5 Worksheet EVS Chapter 17

Q1: Match the following.

Ans:

Q2: Fill in the blanks.

Q3: Choose the correct answer.

(i)  Why do you think, are girls generally not allowed to play freely like boys?
(a) Girls are weak and not fit to play games.
(b) Girls waste their time chit-chatting.
(c) Girls are more interested in makeup and fashion.
(d) Parents fear for the safety of their daughters.
Ans: (d)

(ii) What is the most important requirement for winning while playing in a team? 
(a) Lots of money and good equipment.
(b) All players should be from the same religion.
(c) Playing for the team and not for oneself.
(d) Having nutritious food.
Ans: (c)

(iii)  By what quality players are generally recognized? 
(a) By their caste.
(b) By the amount of money they have or make.
(c) By their style and fashion.
(d) By their talent and ability to play.
Ans: (d)

(iv) The National game of India is
(a) Cricket
(b) Hockey
(c) Football
(d) Chess
Ans: (b)

(v) Geeta Phogat is related to which game
(a) Boxing
(b)Tennis
(c) Wrestling
(d) Badminton
Ans: (c)

Q4: Write the name of the game in which the following terminology is used. 

Q5: Write the name of sports ground of the following games.

Q6: Short Answer Type Questions

(ii) Name any two sports that are played as a team.
Ans: Basketball and Cricket

(iii) With what spirit should a person play a game?
Ans: A person should play a game with a spirit of teamwork.

(iv) What is the strength of the team?
Ans: Cooperation between the members is the strength of the team.

(v) Name the sport that is played by the girls in the picture.
Ans: Basketball

Q7: Long Answer Type Questions

(ii) What do you understand by the term “Team spirit?”
Ans: Team spirit is the feeling of pride and loyalty that exists among the members of a team and that makes them want their team to do well or to be the best.

(iii) List any two benefits of playing sports.  
Ans: The health benefits of playing sports include proper weight management, efficient functioning of the heart, controlled diabetes, lower cholesterol levels, improved blood circulation, and lower hypertension and stress levels.

(iv) “Afsana has jumped over the wall. The gender wall that her mother had put up for her.” What was this wall? What do you understand by ‘gender bias?’
Ans: The wall being discussed here refers to the wall of gender bias. By gender bias, we understand the difference in the approach of people towards boys and girls. In our country, especially in small villages, people still believe that boys are superior to girls. Boys have the right to study, play, and participate in all types of activities. But girls are meant for household work only. They believe, it is not right to allow girls to go out and study, play or work. But nowadays, people have changed a lot. Girls are also given equal opportunities and respect as boys except in a few small villages.