NCERT Solutions for Class 5 EVS (Looking Around) Chapter 9 Up You Go!

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Class : 5th
Subject : Environmental Studies
Chapter : 9
Chapter Name : Up You Go!

Q1 Have you ever seen the mountains? Have you also climbed mountains?

Answer. Yes, last summer we went to Shimla where we not only saw mountains also climbed up.

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Q2 How far have you walked at one time? How far can you walk?

Answer. I have walked about 7-8 kilometers at one time and I think I can walk as far as up to 15
kilometers at a time.

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Q1 What do you think about the paths on the mountains? Draw a picture.

Answer.

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Q2 What do you think about the responsibilities of a group leader?

Answer. The responsibilities of a group leader are challenging and of giving self - satisfaction.

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Q3 How would you feel if you were made a leader in such a camp?
Answer. If I were made a leader in such a camp. it would boost my confidence that I was trusted for the
job. I would take up the responsibility dutifully.

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Q4 What does a monitor in your class have to do?

Answer. In our class, the responsibilities of a monitor are:
(i) To maintain discipline in the classroom.
(ii) To arrange requisite things like chalks, duster, dustbin etc.
(iii) To arrange requisite things like chalks, duster, dustbin etc.

(iv) To convey the problems of a student to the concerned teacher or head master.

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Q5 Would you like to be the class monitor? Why?

Answer. Yes, I would like to the class monitor. It will a wonderful experience to lead my class.

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Q1 What kinds of tools are needed for climbing mountains?

Answer. For climbing mountain, we need a thick rope, sling, stick, axe etc. Besides these things food
packets, water bottle, hook, plastic sheet diary, torch, towel, soap, windcheater, whistle, glucose, jiggery,
chana snakes etc. are also required.

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Q2 Have you ever seen a hook and rope being used for anything else? Where?

Answer. Yes, there are used to pull water buckets from a well or to pull heavy goods upwards etc.
Besides, I have also watched on TV marooned people being pulled up by the helicopters during rescue
operations.

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Q3 What else can we use if we went to cross a river In the mountain?

Answer. To cross a river in the mountains, we need thick rope, sling and pitons.

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Q4 Why do you need extra energy on the mountains?

Answer. This is because we have to rise up against the gravitational force. Further, it is tough to walk
over the rocky surface of mountains in comparison to the flat surface of plains.

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Q5 Have you ever heard of anyone who has done something adventurous (risky)? What?

Answer. Yes, one of my friends went for tracking last summer. It Was really adventurous.

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Q6 Have you ever done anything adventurous? If yes, tell your class. Write about it In your own words.

Answer. Last summer, when I went to Shimla, I crossed a mountains river using rope, sling and pitons as
mentioned in the chapter. It was a very adventurous experience.

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Q1 Have you ever climbed a tree? How did you feel? Were you scared? Did you ever fall?

Answer. Yes, once I climbed a tree It was a very exciting experience. Though I was not scared at all

while climbing but once I climbed up and looked downwards, for a moment, of course, I got scared. I
had never fallen.

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Q2 Have you ever seen someone climb a small wall? What do you think Is the difference between
climbing a wall and cUmbing a high rock?

Answer. Yes, I saw it many times. I think climbing a high rock may be a bit easier than climbing a wall
because the surface of a rock is irregular with elevation and depression forming holds where one can put
his/her hand and feet. While the surface of a wall is smooth and flat, thus it difficult to climb a wall.

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Q1 Is there anyone In your class whose language you do not understand, or who does not understand
yours? What do you do In such a case?

Answer. Yes, few days back a boy from Kerala has joined our class. We do not know each other's
languages so we talk using gestures and enjoy very much doing so.

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Q2 Have you ever lost your way? What did you do then ?

Answer. Yes, One or two times I have lost my way. In that case, I asked the local people to help me in
finding out my way.

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Q3 Why do you think Khondonbi would have sung loudly?

Answer. Khondonbi would have sung loudly so that the group could listen and find them again easily.
She may also doing get over her fear.

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Q4 Have you ever seen someone doing something special to get over their fear? What and when?

Answer. Yes, once riding on a high rise swing, we were shouting and yelling to get over our fear and
also to enjoy.

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Q1 Why do you think a drain was dug around the tent?

Answer. Drain was dug to keep off scorpion, snakes etc.

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Q2 Besides mountaineering, what are other activities that can be called adventurous? Why?

Answer. Skydiving, paragliding, hot air ballooning, rowing in mountain rivers are some of the other
activities that can be called adventurous.

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Q1 You are on a mountain. How do you feel there? What can you see? What do
you feel like doing there?

Answer. I am feeling very excited to climb up on a mountain. I can see high mountains all around. In
between these are deep valleys. There are also many trees all around covered with flowers. The whole
landscape is very beautiful and I feel as I have come to heaven. I want to climb higher.

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Q1 Why did Bachendri put up the Indian nag on the peak?

Answer. In honor of our country, Bachendri put up the Indian flag on the peak.

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Q2 When have you seen our national nag being hosted?

Answer. Besides Republic day and Independence Day, our national flag, is hosted on other moments of
national pride.

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Q3 Have you seen the Flag of any other country? Where?

Answer. Yes, in Chanakyapuri, Delhi was embassies of different countries are based have seen the flag
of many countries.

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Q1 Explain why It can be adventurous and challenging to climb a mountain. How would you prepare
you were to climb a mountain? What would you take with you ? Write In your own words.

Answer. (i) Mountains are full of dangerous rivers, deep valleys, irregular surfaces etc. To cross these is
a very challenging task.

(ii) It is not easy to climb on the steep slope of the mountains. It a lot of zeal and vigor. If I were to climb
a mountain, I would have taken along with me food packets, water rope, hunter shoes, hook plastic
sheet, diary, torch, towel, soap, windcheater, whistle, glucose, jaggery, Chana, snakes etc. Besides I
would also can a camera to catch the beautiful pictures.

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