NCERT Solutions Class 5 EVS Chapter 6 – Some Unique Places

Class 5 EVS

Last Updated: 31 May 2026

Chapter Introduction

The chapter “Some Unique Places” follows Shanti’s journey across India— from the Andaman Islands to the Sundarbans, the Northeast, and the Western Ghats. She discovers India’s rich natural beauty, unique wildlife, and the importance of protecting nature and living in harmony with it.

हिंदी में (Hindi)

अध्याय “कुछ अनोखी जगहें” शांति की भारत भर की यात्रा का वर्णन करता है— अंडमान द्वीपों से लेकर सुंदरबन, पूर्वोत्तर और पश्चिमी घाटों तक। वह भारत की समृद्ध प्राकृतिक सुंदरता, अद्वितीय वन्य जीवन और प्रकृति की रक्षा करने तथा उसके साथ सामंजस्य में रहने के महत्व को जानती है।
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Practice MCQ Questions (25 questions)

Q1. What is the southernmost tip of India?

Q2. Where is Indira Point located?

Q3. What is unique about the Andaman forests?

Q4. Which bird is found only in Andaman?

Q5. What is special about corals?

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Tough Words (Glossary)

Vacation

Meaning: A period of rest or travel for fun.

अर्थ: छुट्टियाँ

"We went on vacation to the mountains."

Southernmost

Meaning: Farthest to the south.

अर्थ: सबसे दक्षिणी

"Kanyakumari is the southernmost point of India."

Islands

Meaning: Land surrounded by water on all sides.

अर्थ: द्वीप

"The Andaman Islands are very beautiful."

Capital

Meaning: The main city of a state or country.

अर्थ: राजधानी

"Delhi is the capital of India."

Unique

Meaning: One of a kind; special.

अर्थ: विशेष / अद्वितीय

"Each person has a unique talent."

Curious

Meaning: Eager to know or learn something.

अर्थ: जिज्ञासु

"The child was curious about the stars."

Spreading

Meaning: Extending over a wide area.

अर्थ: फैलना

"The roots were spreading under the soil."

Colourful

Meaning: Full of bright colours.

अर्थ: रंग-बिरंगा

"The garden is full of colourful flowers."

Interpretation

Meaning: The act of explaining something.

अर्थ: व्याख्या

"The guide gave an interpretation of the painting."

Marine

Meaning: Related to the sea.

अर्थ: समुद्री

"Marine life is very diverse."

Corals

Meaning: Hard sea animals that form reefs.

अर्थ: मूंगे

"The corals formed a beautiful reef."

Shelter

Meaning: A safe place to stay.

अर्थ: आश्रय

"The cave gave shelter to the animals."

Ancient

Meaning: Very old, from a long time ago.

अर्थ: प्राचीन

"The ancient temple is famous."

Hunter-gatherers

Meaning: People who live by hunting and collecting food.

अर्थ: शिकारी-संग्रहकर्ता

"Long ago, humans were hunter-gatherers."

Tsunami

Meaning: A very large sea wave caused by an earthquake.

अर्थ: सुनामी

"The tsunami caused great damage."

Survived

Meaning: To stay alive after danger.

अर्थ: बचा रहना

"The people survived the storm."

Respect

Meaning: A feeling of care and value for others.

अर्थ: सम्मान

"We should respect nature."

Mangroves

Meaning: Trees that grow in salty water near the sea.

अर्थ: मैंग्रोव पेड़

"The Sundarbans have mangroves."

Salty

Meaning: Containing salt.

अर्थ: नमकीन

"The sea water is salty."

Roots

Meaning: The part of a plant that grows underground.

अर्थ: जड़ें

"The roots hold the tree firmly."

Harmony

Meaning: Living peacefully together.

अर्थ: सद्भावना

"We should live in harmony with nature."

Curiously

Meaning: Showing interest and eagerness to know.

अर्थ: जिज्ञासापूर्वक

"She looked curiously at the new toy."

Traditions

Meaning: Old customs or practices passed down.

अर्थ: परंपराएँ

"Diwali is one of our traditions."

Creativity

Meaning: Using imagination to create new ideas.

अर्थ: रचनात्मकता

"Art needs creativity."

Lush

Meaning: Rich, green and healthy growth.

अर्थ: हराभरा

"The valley was full of lush greenery."

Weaving

Meaning: Making cloth by crossing threads.

अर्थ: बुनाई

"She is good at weaving baskets."

Crafts

Meaning: Handmade objects or skills.

अर्थ: हस्तकला

"The fair had many beautiful crafts."

Festivals

Meaning: Special celebrations.

अर्थ: त्योहार

"Diwali and Holi are big festivals in India."

Protect

Meaning: To keep safe from harm.

अर्थ: सुरक्षित रखना

"We must protect wild animals."

Nests

Meaning: Homes built by birds.

अर्थ: घोंसले

"The bird built a nest in the tree."

Living Root Bridges

Meaning: Bridges made from the roots of trees.

अर्थ: जीवित जड़ पुल

"Living root bridges are found in Meghalaya."

Hotspot

Meaning: A place rich in plants and animals.

अर्थ: हॉटस्पॉट

"The Western Ghats are a biodiversity hotspot."

Macaque

Meaning: A type of monkey found in Asia.

अर्थ: मकाक बंदर

"The lion-tailed macaque lives in the Western Ghats."

Tribal

Meaning: People belonging to traditional forest communities.

अर्थ: आदिवासी

"Tribal people live near forests."

Livelihood

Meaning: Means of earning a living.

अर्थ: जीविका

"Farming is his livelihood."

Survey

Meaning: The process of collecting information.

अर्थ: सर्वेक्षण

"The students did a survey of plants."

Researcher

Meaning: A person who studies and finds new facts.

अर्थ: शोधकर्ता

"The researcher studied the forest."

Rainforest

Meaning: A forest with heavy rain and tall trees.

अर्थ: वर्षावन

"The Amazon is a big rainforest."

Buzzing

Meaning: Making a continuous humming sound.

अर्थ: भिनभिनाना

"The garden was buzzing with bees."

Cicada

Meaning: An insect that makes a loud buzzing sound.

अर्थ: झिंगुर

"Cicadas buzz loudly in summer."

Movement

Meaning: A group of people working for a cause.

अर्थ: आंदोलन

"The freedom movement made India free."

Protected

Meaning: Kept safe from harm or danger.

अर्थ: सुरक्षित

"The tiger lives in a protected area."

Connected

Meaning: Joined or linked together.

अर्थ: जुड़ा हुआ

"All rivers are connected to the sea."

Mainland

Meaning: The main part of a country apart from islands.

अर्थ: मुख्य भूमि

"Kanyakumari is on the Indian mainland."

Reefs

Meaning: Ridges of rock or coral in the sea.

अर्थ: चट्टानें

"Coral reefs are homes to fish."

Spice

Meaning: Substance used to add flavour to food.

अर्थ: मसाला

"India is famous for its spice trade."

Wonders

Meaning: Amazing and surprising things.

अर्थ: आश्चर्य

"The Taj Mahal is one of the wonders of the world."

Chillies

Meaning: Spicy vegetables that add heat to food.

अर्थ: मिर्च

"Red chillies make food hot and spicy."

Protected Areas

Meaning: Places kept safe for animals and plants.

अर्थ: संरक्षित क्षेत्र

"National parks are protected areas."

Sanctuary

Meaning: A safe place for animals.

अर्थ: अभयारण्य

"Gir is a lion sanctuary."

Instructions

Meaning: Steps or orders to follow.

अर्थ: निर्देश

"The teacher gave clear instructions."

Safety

Meaning: Being protected from harm.

अर्थ: सुरक्षा

"Wear a helmet for safety."

Life Jacket

Meaning: A jacket that helps you float in water.

अर्थ: जीवन रक्षक जैकेट

"Everyone must wear a life jacket on a boat."

Float

Meaning: To stay on the surface of water.

अर्थ: तैरना

"The boat will float on water."

Twigs

Meaning: Small branches of a tree.

अर्थ: टहनियाँ

"The bird carried twigs for its nest."

Varieties

Meaning: Different types of the same thing.

अर्थ: प्रकार

"There are many varieties of mangoes."

Locally

Meaning: In a particular area or place.

अर्थ: स्थानीय रूप से

"The fruit is grown locally."

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