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Weather is a state of the Earth’s atmosphere at a particular time and place. Atmosphere is the layer of gases (air) that surround the Earth.

India is the seventh-largest country in the world, and a part of Asia. Along with its neighbours - Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar - it forms the region known as the Indian Subcontinent.

Land has many forms and features. Its appearance changes a lot from one region to another. A landform is a physical feature on the surface of the planet Earth. Landforms take shape over millions of years and have a significant connection with the environment and life.

Almost three-fourths of the Earth’s surface is covered with water. The largest water bodies are called oceans. The land covers a little over one-fourth of the globe. A large body of land is called a landmass, and a large continuous expanse of land is called a continent.

A map is like a treasure guide. It shows you where things are and how to get to them.

1. What kinds of cloth had a large market in Europe?

The kinds of cloth which had a large market in Europe were chintz, cossaes or khassa and bandana.

1. Draw up a list of the different festivals celebrate in your locality. Which of these celebrations are shared by members of different regional and religious communities?

The festivals celebrated by members of different regional and religious communities include Holi, Diwali, Dushera, Rakshabandhan, Chrismtas, Id-ul-Zuha, Lohri, etc.

1. What are Prejudices?

Village people are, in everyone’s opinion, supposed to be ignorant and superstitious while city people are supposed to be greedy, lazy and money-minded. These opinions create negative impression in a human’s sub-conscious mind and are called Prejudices.

1. What is Universal Adult Franchise (UAF)?

In a democratic country like India, adult citizens, irrespective of their religion, caste, education, status, gender, race, colour or place, have the right to vote. This is called Universal Adult Franchise.

1. What is agriculture?

The primary activity that involves cultivation of crops, fruits, vegetables, flowers and rearing of livestock is called agriculture.

1. The world population has grown very rapidly. Why?

Development in medical science has caused decrease in death rate, so the world population has grown very rapidly.

1. What is a public activity?

An activity or service that is meant for all people in the country and is mainly organised by the government. This includes schools, hospitals, telephone services, etc. People can demand these services and also raise questions about their non-functioning.

1. Why do you think we need the government to find solutions to many disputes or conflicts?

We need the government to find solutions to several disputes and conflicts because it is trusted to adopt an impartial role and impart justice which is the prime duty of the government.

1. What is the difference between the work that MLAs do in the Assembly and the work done by government departments?

An MLA is responsible for the welfare of his people. He raises issued in the Assembly so that solution too the problem facing the masses can be taken. Government departments make and implements make and implement the solution.

1. Define natural resources.

Resources that are drawn from nature and used without much modification are called natural resources.

1. What is the main objective of village Panchayat?

The main objective of village Panchayat is to improve the conditions of the villagers and to make them self-sufficient.

1. What is "Khasra Record"?

Khasra record consists of a plot wise description of ownership, area, classification, share of ownership and the status there of. It identifies which plot of land is owned by whom.

1. “And no one buys a ball back. Money is external”. What does the poet imply by this expression?

Through this expression the poet implies that a lost ball cannot be bought back even with money. Money can only be used to buy valuable things but not to restore or compensate for a thing that is lost.

1. What is vernacular?

Vernacular is a term generally used to refer to a local language or dialect as distinct from what is seen as the standard language.

1. Describe the Child Marriage Restraint Act.

According to the Child Marriage Restraint Act passed in 1929, no man below the age of 18 and woman below the age of 16 could marry.

This chapter introduces numbers, their different types, and their uses in everyday life.

This chapter builds upon the concepts introduced in the previous chapter and delves deeper into the properties and operations of whole numbers.

This chapter introduces various concepts and strategies related to numbers and their properties.

This chapter introduces basic concepts and terms related to geometry.

"The Seven Ages" is a poem by William Shakespeare that presents a metaphorical journey through the different stages of human life. It describes life as a series of seven distinct ages, each with its own characteristics and experiences. The poem emphasizes the fleeting nature of time and the inevitable progression of life from infancy to old age.

"The Tiger and the Mosquito" is a traditional fable or moral story.

"The Tiger King" is a satirical short story written by Kalki Krishnamurthy. It tells the tale of a fictional king in a princely state in India who becomes obsessed with hunting and killing tigers. Here are the important points of the story in detail: