A Snake Charmer’s Story Class 5 Notes EVS Chapter 2

Introduction

• Aryanath is a young boy who belongs to a group called the Kalbeliyas.
• Kalbeliyas are known as snake charmers and they have a special skill of playing an instrument called the been.
• Playing the been is a traditional skill passed down through families in the Kalbeliya community.
• Aryanath's grandfather, Roshan Nathji, was well-known for his ability to handle and catch dangerous snakes.
• This chapter helps us learn about the special relationship between snake charmers like Aryanath's family and the snakes they work with.
  
  Question for Chapter Notes: A Snake Charmer's Story

  Try yourself:What is the traditional skill passed down through families in the Kalbeliya community?

  • A.

    Playing the been
  • B.

    Catching dangerous snakes
  • C.

    Snake charming
  • D.

    Handling snakes

  Explanation

  - Kalbeliyas have a special skill of playing an instrument called the been.
  - This skill is passed down through families in the Kalbeliya community.
  - Aryanath's family, including his grandfather Roshan Nathji, are well-known for their ability to play the been.
  - Therefore, the traditional skill passed down through families in the Kalbeliya community is playing the been.

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• Kalbeliyas are snake charmers who are experts at playing the been and know a lot about snakes.
• Nowadays, it's harder for them to practice their skills because the government has made rules to protect wild animals.
• In the past, people would catch snakes and kill them for their skins, but Kalbeliyas never did that. They see snakes as valuable treasures.
  
  Kalbelia dance
• When a Kalbeliya's daughter gets married, they often give a snake as a gift, showing how important snakes are in their culture.
• Their culture revolves around snakes, and they perform a dance called the Kalbelia dance that mimics the movements of snakes
  
  Question for Chapter Notes: A Snake Charmer's Story

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  How do snakes help control pests?

  • A.

    By building nests to attract pests
  • B.

    By scaring away pests with their hissing sound
  • C.

    By eating rats and mice
  • D.

    By spraying venom on pests

  Explanation

  - Snakes help control pests like rats and mice by eating them.
  - They do not build nests to attract pests or scare them away with hissing sounds.
  - Snakes do not spray venom on pests as a method of pest control.
  - Therefore, the correct answer is option C: By eating rats and mice.

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How snakes are helpful to us

• Snakes help keep pests like rats and mice away from places where people live.
• Some snakes that don't harm humans eat poisonous snakes, which makes it safer for people.
• Snakes are helpful because they can help control the number of rats around.
• In some places, people are starting to realize how useful snakes can be.
  

Interesting Facts

• In our country, only four types of snakes are poisonous: the Cobra, Common Krait, Russell's Viper (Duboiya), and Saw-scaled Viper (Afai).
• Snakes have two hollow teeth called fangs. When they bite, they inject poison into the victim's body through these fangs.
• There is medicine available for snake bites, which can be found at all public hospitals.
• This medication is made from snake poison and helps treat people who have been bitten by snakes.