Lesson 11

The States in the Northern Mountains andDesert

Difficult words:

1. Scenic2. Pilgrims3. Glacier4. Vegetation5. Sparse

Answer the following questions:

Ques 1. Which languages are spoken in Jammu and Kashmir?

Ans 1. The languages spoken in Jammu and Kashmir are-

a) Kashmirib) Urduc) Ladakhid) Dogri.

Ques 2. Name the holy places situated in Jammu and Kashmir.

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Ans 2. The holy places situated in Jammu and Kashmir are-

a) Amarnathb) Vaishno Devi Temple

Ques 3. Which rivers flow through the state of Himachal Pradesh?

Ans 3. The rivers like the Satluj, the Beas, the Ravi and the Chenab flow through the state of Himachal Pradesh.

Ques 4. With which states does Uttarakhand share its borders?

Ans 4. Uttarakhand shares its borders with the states of Himachal Pradesh, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh.

Ques 5. What is Rajasthan famous for? Give few examples.

Ans 5. Rajasthan is famous for marble, kota, stone, granite, etc. There are many beautiful forts

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and palaces in Jaipur, Rajasthan. Jaipur has Hawa Mahal, Jantar Mantar, Amber/Amer Fort. It is the world’s largest gem-cutting centre. It is also famous for its handicrafts, marble prints, check-weave fabrics, carvings, paintings, pottery, etc.

Map Work:On a political outline map of India, mark the following states that lie in the Northern Mountains and Desert:

Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand and Rajasthan.

(Note- The map given below is a sample which explains the way you have to mark and colour the states. Use only pencil colour.)

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Exercises:Note – The exercises given below should be completed using pencil in your Social Studies book. (Page No.- 65 and 66)

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