NCERT Solutions for class 5 EVS Feeling around

Exercise

I. Encircle the correct option

1. Our family/neighbours influence our likes and dislikes
2. Blind/deaf people communicate with sign language
3. We enjoy parties and festivals more when we are sick/healthy
4. Special people need our normal/special care and love
5. The Paralympic Games are organised for challenged/normal people

II. Draw happy face for every correct and a sad face for every incorrect statements

Ans: Please do it yourself

III. Give reasons for the following

1. Every person is a unique being

Ans: Every person is a unique being because they have different qualities.

2. Children of a musical family tend to be music-oriented

Ans: Children belonging to the family of musicians will show interest in music as the listen to a lot of music at home.

3. Our occupation affects our likes and dislikes

Ans: Our occupation or job also affects our likes and dislikes. For example, mechanics do not mind handling oil and grease while others mind it.

4. We should not show pity towards special people

Ans: We should not show pity towards special people because they are neither weak nor incapable. We should treat them as we would treat any other person.

IV. Answer the following questions

1. List the various factors which influence our likes and dislikes.

Ans: The various factors which influence our likes are dislikes are as follows:

1. Our family
2. Culture and Traditions
3. Occupations
4. Moods

2. How do our sense organs work?

Ans: When our sense organs feel something the sensory nerves send a message to the Brain. The brain reads the message and send the message through the motor nerves to affected body parts to act accordingly.

3. Who are physically or mentally challenged people? Why are they called special people?

Ans: Physically and mentally challenged people are special people whose one or the other body part or sense organ does not function properly. We call them special people because they need our special love, care and attention.

4. How can we help special people?

Ans: We can help special people by our special love, care and attention.

5. What steps are taken by the government to help special people?

Ans: The steps taken by the government to help special people are as follows:

1. Ramps have been built at railway station, bus stop and Metro Station.
2. Low floor buses have been introduced by DTC.
3. Special schools have been open to provide vocational training to the people.
4. Special Jobs have been created in many offices for challenged people.

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