Class-5 Science Chapter-17 Fuel For Travel

       EVENTS CONVENT HIGH SCHOOL

     01/02/2021        CLASS-5        SLOT-2
Environmental Science
Chapter-17  fuel for travel

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B.Answer the following questions:-

Que.1 What are fuels? Name any two fuels.
Ans.1 Material such as coal, gas, diesel or Oil, that is burned to produce energy for running the vehicles, is called Fuel.

Que-2 Which Fuel is used in steam Engine?
Ans-2 Coal fuel is used in steam Engine.

Que-3 Write some uses of coal.
Ans-3 Trains and steam boats used coal.

Que-4 What are fossil fuels?
Ans-4 Crude oil, Coal and nautral  gas are commonly known as fossil fuel.

Que-5 How is petroleum obtained from the earth’s crust?
Ans-5 Crude oil and petroleum is obtained by drilling holes called oil wells into the earth’s crust. The petroleum so obtained  is sent to an oil refinery for processing. Here, from crud Petroleum, Petrol, Kerosene, Diesel, Fuel oil and paraffin wax, etc are obtained.

Que-6 Non Renewable resources?
Ans-6 The sources of energy like coal and petroleum, which are exhaustible and cannot be renewed quickly, are called non renewable sources of energy.

Que-7 Alternate fuels?
Ans-7 The limited resources, higher prices nad also the polluting effects of these fuels have led to search for alternate fuels such as solar energy, wind energy and energy of flowing water.

Class-4 Science Chapter-17 shelters for animals

EVENTS CONVENT HIGH SCHOOL

01/02/2021             CLASS-4                   SLOT-2

Environmental Science
Chapter-17 shelters for animals
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A. Answer the following questions:-

Que-1 Why do animals need shelter?
Ans-1 Animals need shelter to protect them from heat, Rain, Cold and Enemies.

Que-2 What are nocturnal animals?
Ans-2 Animals that are active at night, are called nocturnal animals.

Que-3 What does a spider use its web for?
Ans-3 A spider catches its prey with the help of its sticky web. When an insect flies into the web, it gets stuck.

Que-4 Why do birds build nests?
Ans-4 Birds build their nests because. It has to be safe to hatch eggs in nests.

Que-5 Name the places of shelter of the following animals:-

1.     Lion-Den     2.Rabbit-Burrow     3.Monkey-Tree  4.Snake-Hole

Write Down in Your Fair EVS Copy

 

Class-8 English Chapter-13 AhilyaBai -A Great Indian Queen

 EVENTS CONVENT HIGH SCHOOL

30/01/2021             CLASS-8                   SLOT-2

ENglish Beehive Chapter-13
Ahilyabai-a great Indian queen
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 I. Solve the crossword puzzle with the help of the clues given. These words have been used in the lesson:

Clues:

Left to right

1. a door or gate

4. land that is under the control of a ruler

5. men, women and children

6. to help a particular person by giving him money

8. the state of having deep respect for God and religion

 

 

Downwords

2. To be next to or joined to something

3. a company or business

7. a person who makes figures by carving or shaping wood

 

 

 

II. Answer the following questions:

 

Question 1.Who taught Ahilyabai?

Answer:Ahilyabai’s father taught her.

 

Question 2.Where did Malhar Rao first see Ahilyabai?

Answer:Malhar Rao first saw Ahilyabai at Chondi at the temple service in the village.

 

Question 3.When did Ahilyabai’s husband die?

Answer:Ahilyabai’s husband died in 1754.

 

Question 4.What did Gangadhar suggest to Ahilyabai after the death of her son?

Answer:Gangadhar suggested Ahilyabai to adopt a son when her own son died.

 

Question 5.What was Ahilyabai’s reply to her Chief Minister?

Answer:Ahilyabai replied to her Chief Minister that she didn’t require his advice, as she could look after the state very well.

 

Question 6.What message did Ahilyabai send to Raghoba Dada?

Answer:She sent a message to Raghoba Dada that as soon as he dared to cross the river Kshipra, he would have to fight her army.

 

Question 7.Why did Raghoba Dada give up the idea of fighting and went back?

Answer:Raghoba Dada was afraid that if he lost a battle against a woman, he would lose his name and fame as a warrior on the other hand, nobody would praise him even if he won the battle. Hence, he gave up the idea of fighting and went back

 

Question 8.What did Ahilyabai build and renovate? Write atleast five names.

Answer:Ahilyabai built and renovated a number of temples, ghats, wells, tanks and rest houses.

The Vishwanath temple of Varanasi

The Vishnupad temple of Gaya,Ghats,Wells,Tanks

 

Question 9.Ahilyabai was not only a great ruler but a great human being also.’ How do you know?

Answer:Ahilyabai Cared for the poor in her state. She heard every complaint in person. Craftsmen, sculptors, and artists-all received due respect in her state.

 

Question 10.Fill in the blanks with the correct answer to complete the sentence.

(i) Ahilyabai’s palace was situated at…

 

(a) Chondi

(b) Indore

(c) Maheshwar( √)

(d) Beed

 

(ii) Ahilyabai’s husband’s name was…

 

(a) Malhar Rao

(b) Mankaji

(c) Gangadhar

(d) Khande Rao ( √)

 

  

Question-11Now complete the sentences using can/ could/can’t/couldn’t

 

1.     Mohan belongs to a well educated family. He can Speak English very well.

2.    My uncle was a very intelligent man. He could speak five languages.

3.    I looked for the book everywhere but I couldn’t find it.

4.    Monica can drive but she hasn’t got a car.

5.    I can’t meet you on Saturday but I can’t meet you Sunday evening.

6.    My grandmother loved music. She could  play the piano very well.

7.    Mala wasn’t at home when I phoned but I could  contact her at her office.

8.    I’m afraid. I can’tcome to your party.

Class-9 English Chapter-8 Reach For The Top

EVENTS CONVENT HIGH SCHOOL

30/01/2021             CLASS-9                   SLOT-2

ENglish Beehive Chapter-8
Reach for the top
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I. Answer these questions in one or two sentences each. (The paragraph numbers within brackets provide clues to the answers.)

Que1. Why was the ‘holy man’ who gave Santosh’s mother his blessings surprised ? (1)

Ans 1. Santosh’s grandmother sought blessings for a daughter, not for a son from the holy man. Most of the expecting women wish a son to be born to them. So this surprised the holy man.

 

Que 2. Give an example to show that even as a young girl Santosh was not ready to accept anything unreasonable. (2)

Ans 2. She wore shorts and not the traditional Indian dress for girls.

Que 3. Why was Santosh sent to the local school ? (3)

Ans 3. She was sent to the local school. It was in line with the prevailing custom in her family.

Que 4. When did she leave home for Delhi, and why ? (4)

Ans 4. She left home for Delhi when she got admission in a school. She did so as she wanted to get a,proper education.

Que 5. Why did Santosh’s parents agree to pay for her schooling in Delhi ? What mental qualities of Santosh are brought into light by this incident ? (4)

Ans 5. They agreed to pay for her schooling in Delhi when Santosh got adament. She told them that she would work part time to get more education. The qualities of determination coupled with a strong desire are seen here.

 

 

II. Answer each of these questions in a short paragraph (about 30 words).

Que 1. How did Santosh begin to climb mountains ?
Ans 1. She began to climb hills. She did so when she decided to check why the villagers climbing the hills vanished. Then she took admission in Uttarkashi’s Institute of Mountaineering. She went on an expedition every year.

 

Que 2. What incidents during the Everest expedition show Santosh’s concern for her team mates ?
Ans 2. One climber lay dying at the South Col. Another climber Mohan Singh would have died if Santosh had not shared her oxygen with him. She gave her oxygen to save him from a sure death.

 

Que 3. What shows her concern for the environment ? (CBSE)
Ans 3. Santosh returned from Mount Everest. While doing so, she collected garbage from the Himalayas. She then brought it down with her. It weighed 500 kilograms.

 

Que 4. How does she describe her feelings at the summit of the Everest ?
Ans 4. She describes her feelings in saying that that moment was simply great. It took sometime to sink in. She felt it was a spiritual moment. She felt proud as an Indian when she unfurled the Indian tricolour.

 

Que 5. Santosh Yadav got into the record books both times she scaled Mt Everest. What were the reasons for this ?

Ans 5. She set a record as the only woman to have conquered the Everest twice. Also she is the only Indian woman in the world to have set such a record.

 

 

III. Pick out words from the text that mean the same as the following words or expressions. (Look in the paragraphs indicated.)

 

 

1.     took to be true without proof (1): blessing

2.    based on reason ; sensible ; reasonable (2): rational

3.    the usual way of doing things (3): in her own quiet way

4.    a strong desire arising from within (5): urge

5.    the power to endure, without falling ill (7): resistance/endurance

  

Class-6 English Chapter-14 Gopal and the Hilsa fish

 EVENTS CONVENT HIGH SCHOOL

30/01/2021             CLASS-6                   SLOT-2

 ENglish Chapter-14
Gopal and the hilsa fish
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New Words

1.     Ilish

2.    Fishermen

3.    Women

4.    Hilsa

5.    Favourite

6.    Brought

7.    Fishmonger

8.    Addition

9.    Getting

10.  Originated

11.   Walking

12.  Humility

13.  Majesty

14.  Putting

15.  Rewarded

 

C.Answer the following questions:-

Que-1 Why was the king fed up?

Ans-1The king was fed up because everybody was talking only of Hilsa.

 

Que-2 What was the chlallenge the king had for gopal bhand?
Ans-2 Gopal Bhand bring a huge hilsa to the palace without anyone asking about it.

 

Que-3 What was gopal bhand’s special make up for buying hilsa?

Ans-3 Gopal Bhand special make up was his moustache half shaven and beard half cut. Looking funny dressed torn.

 

Que-4 What reason did gopal bhand give the king for his special make up?

Ans-4 The reason special make up was hilsa in his hand but no body has even seen it.

 

Que-5 How was ghopal bhand?
Ans-5 Gopal bhand was wit and intelligent.