NCERT Solutions Class 5 EVS Chapter 6 – Some Unique Places
Class 5 EVS
Last Updated: 31 May 2026
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Q1. What is the southernmost tip of India?
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Q2. Where is Indira Point located?
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Q3. What is unique about the Andaman forests?
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Q4. Which bird is found only in Andaman?
✓ Correct Answer: A
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."