A 10-character digital code that gives every small place in India its own address

What do rosy starlings do for Indian farmers?

They help farmers by eating locusts and grasshoppers (crop pests)

How did yoga spread from India to other countries?

Through travellers, scholars, and teachers who shared it with the world over time

What does the story of chillies travelling from South America to India demonstrate?

Plants and ideas travel across the world through exploration, trade, and travel, enriching cultures

Travellers brought harmful things

Why does the chapter say 'our meals are like world travellers'?

Because we eat while travelling

The food we eat (rice, mango, chilli, potato) has come from different parts of the world, showing global connections

Why are Indian cows (Gir, Kankrej, Ongole) important to Brazil?

They are strong, give good milk, and suit Brazil's climate—three-fourths of Brazil's milk comes from these breeds

What does Wing Commander Rakesh Sharma's response 'Saare Jahaan Se Achcha' tell us?

He was describing the entire world

He expressed his deep love for India when asked how it looked from space

He was talking about the universe

He was comparing India to space

Why do people in different countries practise yoga today?

Because Indian teachers and travellers shared it over centuries and it has proven health benefits

Because the United Nations requires it

Because it was invented globally

How did sugar's journey from India to the world show global connectivity?

Sugar was always present everywhere

India discovered how to make jaggery and sugar from sugarcane; this knowledge spread through trade, enriching food worldwide

Sugar was brought to India from Arabia

Sugar grows everywhere naturally

What is the significance of the marigold becoming part of Indian festivals even though it came from Mexico?

It shows Indians love foreign things

It shows how plants from distant lands can become deeply embedded in cultural practices, becoming inseparable from traditions

Marigolds are only used for beauty

Marigolds came from India originally

Why does the chapter say 'nature has no boundaries'?

Air, water, seeds, animals, and ideas move freely across the world without respecting human-made borders

Countries should remove borders

Why is the story of Indian cows going to Brazil particularly remarkable?

Indian cows are the best in the world

It shows how a biological resource from India became so vital to another country's economy that its image appears on stamps and coins—demonstrating deep cross-continental cultural and economic exchange

What does the phrase 'Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam' imply about our responsibility towards Earth?

If the world is one family, every person has a responsibility to care for the Earth and all its inhabitants—people, animals, plants—because we all depend on each other

Only governments are responsible

Why is the migration of rosy starlings scientifically and ecologically significant?

These birds control pest populations (locusts) across borders, showing that ecosystems are connected across continents and conservation must be international

Birds are not ecologically important

How does the chilli story challenge the idea that any food or tradition is 'originally' from one place?

Chillies were South American, unknown to India 500 years ago; now they are central to Indian cooking—showing that cultures evolve by absorbing external influences, and nothing is purely 'original'

Why does the chapter describe six different stories (birds, yoga, chilli, sugar, marigold, cows) rather than just stating that 'the world is connected'?

Stories are more interesting to read

Concrete examples across different domains (food, culture, animals, plants, practices) make the abstract idea of global connection tangible and understandable

What does Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla's observation about 'no borders from space' teach us about global citizenship?

Country borders are unimportant

From the perspective of Earth as a whole, divisions are human constructions; we all share one planet and must care for it collectively

Space travel is the most important goal

How do the stories of food items (chilli, sugar, rice, mango) travelling across the world reflect historical human interaction?

Trade routes, explorations, and migrations have connected humanity for thousands of years, sharing biological resources and transforming cuisines globally

Food never travelled before modern times

What is the importance of documenting which foods came to India and which went from India to the world, as the chapter suggests?

It is a school geography exercise

It reveals the depth of historical global exchange, helps us appreciate cultural diversity, and shows that no culture developed in isolation

Only India contributed to the world

Which statements about rosy starlings are mentioned in the chapter?

They fly thousands of kilometres from Russia and Mongolia to India

They eat locusts and grasshoppers, helping Indian farmers

A student argues that since India invented yoga, only Indians should teach it. Evaluate this view using the chapter's concept.

The chapter shows sharing knowledge is how humanity progresses; yoga's global spread benefited millions worldwide, and restricting it would contradict the principle of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam

Yoga should only be practised in India

The United Nations agrees with the student

How does the story of Indian cows in Brazil challenge the idea that biodiversity is only valuable within its country of origin?

Biodiversity is only locally important

Genetic traits of Indian cattle breeds became economically vital to Brazil's dairy industry—showing that biodiversity has global value and sharing breeds can benefit other countries

India should have kept the cows

The chapter says 'Earth is not just our home—it is a gift we must protect.' How does each of the six stories reinforce this message?

Each story shows how natural resources (animals, plants, practices) cross boundaries to benefit all humanity—protecting Earth's biodiversity and ecosystems benefits every nation and future generations

Only the marigold story relates

Only the Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam section is relevant

If migratory birds like rosy starlings were prevented from crossing borders, what would be the ecological and agricultural consequences?

Farmers would lose natural pest control (locusts would multiply), insect populations would be disrupted, and the food chain across two continents would be affected—showing that border restrictions on wildlife have real ecological costs

Evaluate the statement: 'When we see the world as one family, we learn to live with respect, care, and love for one another.' How does this connect to the chapter's concept of global environmental responsibility?

It is just a philosophical statement

Seeing Earth as one family means understanding that pollution, climate change, and biodiversity loss in one place affect everyone globally—so environmental responsibility is not national but universal

Only humans are part of this family

Environmental responsibility is each country's separate concern

Which facts from the chapter demonstrate that India has contributed significantly to the world?

Yoga originated in India and is now practised globally

India first discovered how to make jaggery and sugar

Indian cow breeds provide most of Brazil's milk

The marigold flower originated in India

Which human activities enable the global exchange of plants, animals, and ideas mentioned in the chapter?

Trade and commerce between countries

Travel and exploration by navigators and traders

Sharing of knowledge by scholars and teachers

Building more borders between countries

Which aspects of the concept 'Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam' are reflected in the chapter's stories?

Animals (rosy starlings) travel freely across countries helping farmers

Plants (marigold, chilli) from one land enrich another culture

Practices (yoga) from one country benefit people worldwide

Countries should compete for resources

What evidence does the chapter provide that the world is deeply connected?

Rosy starlings fly from Russia to India every winter

Chillies from South America became central to Indian cooking

Indian cows sustain Brazil's dairy industry

Every country speaks the same language

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

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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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Q2. Who was the first Indian to reach the International Space Station?

Q3. Rosy starlings migrate from which countries to India in winter?

Q4. For how many years has yoga been practised in India?

Q5. Which travellers brought chillies from South America 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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Important Points

Practice MCQ Questions (42 questions)

Q1. What does Earth look like from space, according to Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla?

Q2. Who was the first Indian to reach the International Space Station?

Q3. Rosy starlings migrate from which countries to India in winter?

Q4. For how many years has yoga been practised in India?

Q5. Which travellers brought chillies from South America to India?

Q6. Before chillies arrived in India, what was used to spice up food?

Q7. Where did the method of making jaggery from sugarcane first originate?

Q8. Which flower, originally from Mexico, is now widely used in Indian festivals?

Q9. Which Indian cow breeds give most of Brazil's milk?

Q10. What is the meaning of 'Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam'?

Q11. The United Nations declared which date as International Day of Yoga?

Q12. What is DIGIPIN?

Q13. What do rosy starlings do for Indian farmers?

Q14. How did yoga spread from India to other countries?

Q15. What does the story of chillies travelling from South America to India demonstrate?

Q16. Why does the chapter say 'our meals are like world travellers'?

Q17. Why are Indian cows (Gir, Kankrej, Ongole) important to Brazil?

Q18. What does Wing Commander Rakesh Sharma's response 'Saare Jahaan Se Achcha' tell us?

Q19. Why do people in different countries practise yoga today?

Q20. How did sugar's journey from India to the world show global connectivity?

Q21. What is the significance of the marigold becoming part of Indian festivals even though it came from Mexico?

Q22. Why does the chapter say 'nature has no boundaries'?

Q23. Why is the story of Indian cows going to Brazil particularly remarkable?

Q24. What does the phrase 'Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam' imply about our responsibility towards Earth?

Q25. Why is the migration of rosy starlings scientifically and ecologically significant?

Q26. How does the chilli story challenge the idea that any food or tradition is 'originally' from one place?

Q27. Why does the chapter describe six different stories (birds, yoga, chilli, sugar, marigold, cows) rather than just stating that 'the world is connected'?

Q28. What does Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla's observation about 'no borders from space' teach us about global citizenship?

Q29. How do the stories of food items (chilli, sugar, rice, mango) travelling across the world reflect historical human interaction?

Q30. What is the importance of documenting which foods came to India and which went from India to the world, as the chapter suggests?

Q31. Which items mentioned in the chapter originally came from India and spread to the world?

Q32. Which items came to India from other countries based on the chapter?

Q33. Which statements about rosy starlings are mentioned in the chapter?

Q34. A student argues that since India invented yoga, only Indians should teach it. Evaluate this view using the chapter's concept.

Q35. How does the story of Indian cows in Brazil challenge the idea that biodiversity is only valuable within its country of origin?

Q36. The chapter says 'Earth is not just our home—it is a gift we must protect.' How does each of the six stories reinforce this message?

Q37. If migratory birds like rosy starlings were prevented from crossing borders, what would be the ecological and agricultural consequences?

Q38. Evaluate the statement: 'When we see the world as one family, we learn to live with respect, care, and love for one another.' How does this connect to the chapter's concept of global environmental responsibility?

Q39. Which facts from the chapter demonstrate that India has contributed significantly to the world?

Q40. Which human activities enable the global exchange of plants, animals, and ideas mentioned in the chapter?

Q41. Which aspects of the concept 'Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam' are reflected in the chapter's stories?

Q42. What evidence does the chapter provide that the world is deeply connected?