Too little water leads to drought, crop failure and scarcity of drinking water. People migrate, animals suffer and life becomes hard. Too much water causes floods, which destroy homes, farms and roads, spreading disease and displacement. Both shortage and excess harm life. Managing water wisely—throRead more
Too little water leads to drought, crop failure and scarcity of drinking water. People migrate, animals suffer and life becomes hard. Too much water causes floods, which destroy homes, farms and roads, spreading disease and displacement. Both shortage and excess harm life. Managing water wisely—through storage, conservation and flood control—helps protect people and the environment from these extreme effects.
For more NCERT Solutions for Class 5 EVS Our Wondrous World – The World Around Us Unit 1: Life Around Us – Chapter 2: Journey of a River Extra Questions & Answer:
The National Water Mission is part of India's efforts to ensure sustainable water use. It works to improve water management, save water in agriculture and households and protect rivers from pollution. It also promotes rainwater harvesting and spreading awareness about wise water use. This mission heRead more
The National Water Mission is part of India’s efforts to ensure sustainable water use. It works to improve water management, save water in agriculture and households and protect rivers from pollution. It also promotes rainwater harvesting and spreading awareness about wise water use. This mission helps prevent both water shortage and misuse, ensuring future generations have access to clean and sufficient water.
For more NCERT Solutions for Class 5 EVS Our Wondrous World – The World Around Us Unit 1: Life Around Us – Chapter 2: Journey of a River Extra Questions & Answer:
In my state, the Ganga and Yamuna are major rivers. They are used for drinking water, irrigation for agriculture, bathing during festivals and generating electricity. The Tehri Dam on the Ganga is one of the largest and provides hydroelectric power. Narora Barrage on Yamuna helps in irrigation. ThesRead more
In my state, the Ganga and Yamuna are major rivers. They are used for drinking water, irrigation for agriculture, bathing during festivals and generating electricity. The Tehri Dam on the Ganga is one of the largest and provides hydroelectric power. Narora Barrage on Yamuna helps in irrigation. These rivers are central to farming, transport and religious life in our region.
For more NCERT Solutions for Class 5 EVS Our Wondrous World – The World Around Us Unit 1: Life Around Us – Chapter 2: Journey of a River Extra Questions & Answer:
My elders told me about Ganga Dussehra, a festival where people take holy dips in the river. They recalled days when rivers were clean, fish were plentiful and communities worshipped the river regularly. People gathered for fairs on riverbanks and offered prayers. These stories show the cultural andRead more
My elders told me about Ganga Dussehra, a festival where people take holy dips in the river. They recalled days when rivers were clean, fish were plentiful and communities worshipped the river regularly. People gathered for fairs on riverbanks and offered prayers. These stories show the cultural and spiritual value rivers held and how important it is to keep them clean and respected today.
For more NCERT Solutions for Class 5 EVS Our Wondrous World – The World Around Us Unit 1: Life Around Us – Chapter 2: Journey of a River Extra Questions & Answer:
My elder shared that rivers were clean, full of fish and people bathed in them safely. They had seasonal floods but no pollution. Over time, more people, industries and plastic waste polluted rivers. Untreated sewage flows into rivers now and many dried ponds and wetlands are gone. This change is duRead more
My elder shared that rivers were clean, full of fish and people bathed in them safely. They had seasonal floods but no pollution. Over time, more people, industries and plastic waste polluted rivers. Untreated sewage flows into rivers now and many dried ponds and wetlands are gone. This change is due to urban growth and poor management of water bodies.
For more NCERT Solutions for Class 5 EVS Our Wondrous World – The World Around Us Unit 1: Life Around Us – Chapter 2: Journey of a River Extra Questions & Answer:
Explain how both water shortage and excess can affect lives.
Too little water leads to drought, crop failure and scarcity of drinking water. People migrate, animals suffer and life becomes hard. Too much water causes floods, which destroy homes, farms and roads, spreading disease and displacement. Both shortage and excess harm life. Managing water wisely—throRead more
Too little water leads to drought, crop failure and scarcity of drinking water. People migrate, animals suffer and life becomes hard. Too much water causes floods, which destroy homes, farms and roads, spreading disease and displacement. Both shortage and excess harm life. Managing water wisely—through storage, conservation and flood control—helps protect people and the environment from these extreme effects.
For more NCERT Solutions for Class 5 EVS Our Wondrous World – The World Around Us Unit 1: Life Around Us – Chapter 2: Journey of a River Extra Questions & Answer:
https://www.tiwariacademy.com/ncert-solutions/class-5/evs/
See lessWhat is the National Water Mission?
The National Water Mission is part of India's efforts to ensure sustainable water use. It works to improve water management, save water in agriculture and households and protect rivers from pollution. It also promotes rainwater harvesting and spreading awareness about wise water use. This mission heRead more
The National Water Mission is part of India’s efforts to ensure sustainable water use. It works to improve water management, save water in agriculture and households and protect rivers from pollution. It also promotes rainwater harvesting and spreading awareness about wise water use. This mission helps prevent both water shortage and misuse, ensuring future generations have access to clean and sufficient water.
For more NCERT Solutions for Class 5 EVS Our Wondrous World – The World Around Us Unit 1: Life Around Us – Chapter 2: Journey of a River Extra Questions & Answer:
https://www.tiwariacademy.com/ncert-solutions/class-5/evs/
See lessFind out which river(s) flow through your state. (a) What are they used for? (b) Are there any dams on them?
In my state, the Ganga and Yamuna are major rivers. They are used for drinking water, irrigation for agriculture, bathing during festivals and generating electricity. The Tehri Dam on the Ganga is one of the largest and provides hydroelectric power. Narora Barrage on Yamuna helps in irrigation. ThesRead more
In my state, the Ganga and Yamuna are major rivers. They are used for drinking water, irrigation for agriculture, bathing during festivals and generating electricity. The Tehri Dam on the Ganga is one of the largest and provides hydroelectric power. Narora Barrage on Yamuna helps in irrigation. These rivers are central to farming, transport and religious life in our region.
For more NCERT Solutions for Class 5 EVS Our Wondrous World – The World Around Us Unit 1: Life Around Us – Chapter 2: Journey of a River Extra Questions & Answer:
https://www.tiwariacademy.com/ncert-solutions/class-5/evs/
See lessAsk your grandparents or parents to share any story or festival related to rivers in your region and present it in the class.
My elders told me about Ganga Dussehra, a festival where people take holy dips in the river. They recalled days when rivers were clean, fish were plentiful and communities worshipped the river regularly. People gathered for fairs on riverbanks and offered prayers. These stories show the cultural andRead more
My elders told me about Ganga Dussehra, a festival where people take holy dips in the river. They recalled days when rivers were clean, fish were plentiful and communities worshipped the river regularly. People gathered for fairs on riverbanks and offered prayers. These stories show the cultural and spiritual value rivers held and how important it is to keep them clean and respected today.
For more NCERT Solutions for Class 5 EVS Our Wondrous World – The World Around Us Unit 1: Life Around Us – Chapter 2: Journey of a River Extra Questions & Answer:
https://www.tiwariacademy.com/ncert-solutions/class-5/evs/
See lessAsk an elder in your family: (a) What was the condition of rivers when you were a child? (b) What has changed since then?
My elder shared that rivers were clean, full of fish and people bathed in them safely. They had seasonal floods but no pollution. Over time, more people, industries and plastic waste polluted rivers. Untreated sewage flows into rivers now and many dried ponds and wetlands are gone. This change is duRead more
My elder shared that rivers were clean, full of fish and people bathed in them safely. They had seasonal floods but no pollution. Over time, more people, industries and plastic waste polluted rivers. Untreated sewage flows into rivers now and many dried ponds and wetlands are gone. This change is due to urban growth and poor management of water bodies.
For more NCERT Solutions for Class 5 EVS Our Wondrous World – The World Around Us Unit 1: Life Around Us – Chapter 2: Journey of a River Extra Questions & Answer:
https://www.tiwariacademy.com/ncert-solutions/class-5/evs/
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