worksheet chapter 9

D.C. MODEL SR. SEC. SCHOOL 

CLASS 5 SUBJECT EVS

CHAPTER 9 (UP YOU GO)

1.       CHOOSE THE CORRECT ANSWER TO FILL IN THE BLANKS: --

Mt. Everest, Brigadier Gyan Singh, Sagarmatha, pegs, 1600, 8900, pitons, Mizo, Telka, 23^rd May, clay, stones

a.       The Mount Everest is called  ______ in Nepal.                                           (Sagarmatha)

b.      Bachendripal became the first woman in the world to climb the _______________. (Mt. Everest)

c.       _______ was the director of the adventure course.                                (Brigadier Gyan Singh)

d.      On ________ 1984 Bachendripal climbed the Mt. Everest.                   (23^rd May)

e.      _________ Village was at a height of ______ metres.                           (Telka, 1600)

f.        The rope was tightly fixed to _____ or _______ on both sides.         (pegs, pitons)

g.       Khondonbi spoke only _______ language.                                                  (Mizo)

h.      The chulha was made of _______ and ______.                                        (Stones, clay)

i.         The height of the Mt. Everest is about ______.                                        (8900 mts.)

2.       MARK ‘TICK’ (√) AGAINST THE CORRECT STATEMENT AND ‘CROSS’(X) FOR THE WRONG STATEMENT.

a.       While climbing rocks the body should be kept an angle of 45⁰.                            [ X ]

b.      Bachendripal was the first Indian woman to go on the moon.                              [ X ]

c.       It is difficult to walk on the snow.                                                                                     [ √ ]

d.      There should be discipline in the camp.                                                                         [ √ ]

e.      There should be no medical check-up in the camp.                                                  [ X ]

f.        The leader should take responsibility to guide and help every member.         [ √ ]

g.       During mountaineering we have to go up and spend energy faster.                 [ √ ]

h.      The drain was dug around the camp to collect waste water.                                 [ √ ]

3.       ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS BRIEFLY: --

a.       Who was the first woman to climb the Mt. Everest?

Ans: - Bachendripal

b.      What is rappelling?

Ans: - While coming down a rock we have to use a rope, in a special way called ‘rappelling’.

c.       Where is Nehru Institute of Mountaineering located?

Ans: - Nehru Institution of Mountaineering is located in Uttarkashi.

d.      Who had come to meet the Brigadier?

Ans: - Bachendripal

e.      What is the correct way of rock climbing?

Ans: - The correct way of rock climbing is to keep the body at an angle of 90⁰ while climbing and keeping your back straight.

f.        Who was Bachendripal?

Ans: - Bachendripal was the first women to reach the Mt. Everest.

g.       Who was the guide of Bachendripal?

Ans: - Brigadier Gyan Singh.

h.      How much time did bachendripal spend on the peak of the Mt. Everest?

Ans: - She spent 43 minutes on the peak of the Mt. Everest.

4.       GIVE REASONS: --

a.       Why is it difficult to walk on snow?

Ans: - It is difficult to walk on the snow because it is slippery and one keeps slipping while walking.

b.      Why no one was ready to step into the river?

Ans: - Nobody was ready to step into the river because the water was very cold and it was flowing very fast.

c.       Why vitamin C tablets and hot chocolate milk were given to the climbers?

Ans: - Vitamin C and hot chocolate milk give strength and keep them warm. That is why the climbers were given these things.

d.      Why sleeping bags were filled with feathers?

Ans: - The sleeping bags were filled with feathers because feathers help in keeping the body warm.

5.       ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTION IN DETAIL: --

a.       Who went for the mountaineering camp?

Ans: - A group of twenty teachers from Kendriya Vidyalaya, other women from banks and other institutions went for the mountaineering camp.

b.      What did they carry for their camp?

Ans: - They carried ropes, pegs, pitons, plastic sheets, food packets, water bottles, wind cheaters, jaggery, whistles, slings, etc. for their camp.

c.       Name the things which are needed for mountaineering?

Ans: - Food packets, water bottles, rope, hook, plastic sheet, diary, torch, towel, soap, windcheater, whistle, glucose, jaggery, chana, and some snacks are needed for mountaineering.

d.      Why were double layered plastic sheets used for the tent on the ground?

Ans: - The double layered plastic sheets were used for the tent on the ground because the air between the two layers would help to keep the body warm.

e.      What are the responsibilities of a group leader?

Ans: - The group leader has to fulfil following responsibilities:-

(i)                  Help others in carrying their bags.

(ii)                Let the group go ahead and keep to the last.

(iii)               Help those who cannot climb properly.

(iv)              Look after those who are not well.

(v)                Find a good place to stop and rest.

(vi)              Arrange food and other necessary things.

f.        Name the food items that should be carried for mountaineering.

Ans: - Jaggery, glucose, chocolate, milk and fruits enriched with vitamin C, water bottles etc.