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Ch 8 Leisure Time

A. Tick (✓) the correct option:

1. Outdoor activities supply oxygen to our – _________________

2. India’s national game is – _________________

3. Indoor games are popular in areas where space is – _________________

4. Eden Garden is in – _________________

B. Fill in the blanks:

1. Sports and games help to keep us __________.

2. Many indoor games help the elders and the ________________ to bond in a fun-filled way.

3. Sports were popular even in ___________________ times.

4. Many people spend their leisure time by _________________ books.

5. ______________________ is famous for organizing tennis matches.

C. Match the following:

1. Indoor games (a) Cricket

2. Ancient activity (b) Hockey

3. Outdoor games (c) Hunting

4. National Games (d) Football

5. Eden Garden (e) Table Tennis

D. Answer the following questions:

Q1. Mention the names of three traditional games of India.

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Q2. Write down three advantages of playing games and sports.

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Q3. Mention three leisure time activities that you enjoy, besides sports and games.

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Q4. What are the two main factors on which your choice of a game depends upon?

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Q5. How are outdoor games better than indoor games?

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Q6. In which two ways leisure time activities bring family members and friends close?

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Q7. Which five rules are compulsory to play in the spirit of sportsmanship?

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Q8. Describe an incident where someone acted against the spirit of game. What lesson

did you learn from it?

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Map Skills

On a political map of India, mark the states that the following sportspersons belong to. Also

fill in the names of states in blank spaces.

1. Mary Kom - _______________________ 6. P.T. Usha - _______________________

2. Virat Kohli - _______________________ 7. Sania Mirza - _______________________

3. Milkha Singh -_______________________ 8. Mahendra Singh Dhoni - ________________

4. Abhinav Bindra - _______________________9. Jaspal Rana - _______________________

5. Teje Lalpekula - _______________________10. Dola Benerjee - _______________________

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Ch 9 : Directions

A. Tick (✓) the correct option:

1. A sketch gives us a - ______________ idea

2. A map gives us a true location on a - ______________

3. Blue colour on a map indicates - ______________

4. Hand of the compass always points to - ______________

B. Fill in the blanks:

1. There are _________ cardinal directions.

2. People generally follow __________________ when they have to reach a place.

3. The hand of a _______________ always points to north.

4. In between the four cardinal ________________ there are four intermediary directions.

5. It is important to learn the _____________________ of a map.

C. Answer in one word:

1. When you face the rising sun, which direction is to your right and to left?

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2. What is used to represent the ratio between distance on map and distance on the ground?

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3. What is a book of maps called?

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4. What do symbols represent on a map?

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5. Draw a road sign that shows - No Horn.

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D. Answer the following questions:

1. What is the importance of a sketch?

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Q2. What is the difference between a map and a sketch?

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Map

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Q3. List four problems that you can face if you do not know directions.

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Q4. What do you understand by the language of a map? Why is it important to use the

same map symbols all over the world?

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Q5. How will you find different directions if you do not have a compass?

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Value Based Questions

Q. Suppose you are going to attend a function. Your father forgets the invitation card at

home. How would you ensure that nobody gets worried and your father is able to find

the destination quickly?

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Map Skill

On a political map of India, label and color two states in each direction:

• North - _______________________________________________________________________

• East - _______________________________________________________________________

• West - _______________________________________________________________________

• South - __________________________________________________________

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Extra Questions

(a) Two states having "Pradesh" in their names -

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(b) Two states starting with "M" -

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(c) Two states starting with "K" -

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(d) Two states starting with "H" -

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(e) Two states starting with "T" -

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