How do rosy starlings help farmers?

By eating locusts and grasshoppers

What are marigolds used for in India?

Temples, weddings and festivals

What does seeing the world as one family teach us?

To live with respect, care and love

Why is Earth called special?

It is the only known planet with life

What must we do with Earth as our shared home?

Protect it for ourselves and the future

What does the web of life show?

People, animals, plants and ideas are all connected

NCERT Solutions Class 5 EVS Chapter 10 – Earth—Our Shared Home

Name: Earth—Our Shared Home – Class 5 EVS
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Description: The chapter “Earth—Our Shared Home” shows how all life on Earth is connected like one big family. Through stories of birds, yoga, chillies, sugar, flowers, and cows, it teaches that our planet is shared by all living beings, and we must care for it with love and respect.

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Chapter Introduction

The chapter “Earth—Our Shared Home” shows how all life on Earth is connected like one big family. Through stories of birds, yoga, chillies, sugar, flowers, and cows, it teaches that our planet is shared by all living beings, and we must care for it with love and respect.

हिंदी में (Hindi)

अध्याय “पृथ्वी—हमारा साझा घर” यह दर्शाता है कि पृथ्वी पर सभी जीवन एक बड़े परिवार की तरह जुड़े हुए हैं। पक्षियों, योग, मिर्च, चीनी, फूलों और गायों की कहानियों के माध्यम से यह सिखाता है कि हमारा ग्रह सभी जीवों द्वारा साझा किया जाता है और हमें इसके प्रति प्यार और सम्मान के साथ देखभाल करनी चाहिए।

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Q1. What did Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla say about Earth from space?

Q2. What is Earth often called because of its appearance from space?

Q3. What moves freely across Earth without borders?

Q4. What do people across the world share?

Q5. Where do rosy starlings migrate from to India?

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Tough Words (Glossary)

Planet

Meaning: A large round object in space that moves around a star

अर्थ: ग्रह

"Earth is the only planet known to have life."

Humanity

Meaning: All people; the human race

अर्थ: मानवता

"We should treat everyone with humanity."

Inspiring

Meaning: Encouraging and motivating

अर्थ: प्रेरणादायक

"His inspiring words gave us hope."

Astronaut

Meaning: A person trained to travel in space

अर्थ: अंतरिक्ष यात्री

"Rakesh Sharma was the first Indian astronaut."

Space Station

Meaning: A spacecraft where astronauts live and work

अर्थ: अंतरिक्ष स्टेशन

"Astronauts live on the International Space Station."

Boundaries

Meaning: Lines showing limits of an area

अर्थ: सीमाएँ

"From space, Earth has no boundaries."

Connected

Meaning: Joined or linked together

अर्थ: जुड़ा हुआ

"All countries are connected through trade."

Travellers

Meaning: People who go on journeys

अर्थ: यात्री

"Travellers share stories of their journeys."

Inventions

Meaning: New things created to solve problems

अर्थ: आविष्कार

"Inventions make our life easier."

Harmony

Meaning: Living peacefully together

अर्थ: सामंजस्य

"Yoga teaches us harmony with nature."

Ancient

Meaning: Very old, from a long time ago

अर्थ: प्राचीन

"India has many ancient traditions."

Climate

Meaning: The usual weather of a place

अर्थ: जलवायु

"The climate in deserts is hot and dry."

Cuisine

Meaning: A style of cooking

अर्थ: पकवान शैली

"Indian cuisine is famous worldwide."

Technique

Meaning: A way of doing something

अर्थ: तकनीक

"The technique of making sugar spread from India."

Tradition

Meaning: A belief or custom passed on

अर्थ: परंपरा

"Diwali is an Indian tradition."

Marigold

Meaning: A bright orange or yellow flower

अर्थ: गेंदा

"Marigolds are used in festivals."

Spirituality

Meaning: Connecting with the soul or divine

अर्थ: आध्यात्मिकता

"Meditation increases spirituality."

Breed

Meaning: A type of animal within a species

अर्थ: नस्ल

"The Gir cow is a famous Indian breed."

Stamp

Meaning: Small paper used for sending letters

अर्थ: डाक टिकट

"The cow breed was printed on stamps."

Coin

Meaning: Small metal money

अर्थ: सिक्का

"Cows were also shown on coins."

Culture

Meaning: Customs and beliefs of a society

अर्थ: संस्कृति

"Indian culture is very diverse."

Web of Life

Meaning: Connection between living things

अर्थ: जीवन का जाल

"All creatures are part of the web of life."

Protect

Meaning: To keep safe from harm

अर्थ: सुरक्षित रखना

"We must protect our Earth."

Environment

Meaning: The natural world around us

अर्थ: पर्यावरण

"We should care for the environment."

Balance

Meaning: A state of being equal or steady

अर्थ: संतुलन

"Nature keeps balance in the world."

Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam

Meaning: The world is one family

अर्थ: वसुधैव कुटुम्बकम्

"Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam teaches unity."

Gift

Meaning: Something given without payment

अर्थ: उपहार

"Earth is a gift we must protect."

International

Meaning: Involving many countries

अर्थ: अंतरराष्ट्रीय

"Yoga is now an international practice."

Astronomy

Meaning: The study of space and stars

अर्थ: खगोल विज्ञान

"Astronomy helps us understand planets."

NCERT Solutions Class 5 EVS Chapter 10 – Earth—Our Shared Home

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Practice MCQ Questions (25 questions)

Q1. What did Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla say about Earth from space?

Q2. What is Earth often called because of its appearance from space?

Q3. What moves freely across Earth without borders?

Q4. What do people across the world share?

Q5. Where do rosy starlings migrate from to India?

Q6. How do rosy starlings help farmers?

Q7. Which ancient practice did India share with the world?

Q8. For how long has yoga been practised in India?

Q9. Where did chilli plants originally come from?

Q10. Who brought chillies to India?

Q11. What spice did Indians mainly use before chillies?

Q12. What sweetener did people use before sugar?

Q13. Where was the method of making sugar first discovered?

Q14. What flowers came from Mexico to India?

Q15. What are marigolds used for in India?

Q16. Which Indian cows were taken to Brazil?

Q17. What percentage of Brazil’s milk comes from Indian cow breeds?

Q18. What do stamps and coins in Brazil sometimes show?

Q19. What do these stories of birds, plants and ideas show?

Q20. What does 'Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam' mean?

Q21. What does seeing the world as one family teach us?

Q22. Why is Earth called special?

Q23. What happens when we care for Earth?

Q24. What must we do with Earth as our shared home?

Q25. What does the web of life show?