Which machine shapes the clay into bricks?
The brick making machine gives the clay the shape of a brick.
How is the load of a suspension bridge carried?
Steel cables carry the load of a suspension bridge.
Where can we find clay?
Clay is found on the bank of a river and, at the bottom of a river bed.
What is clay?
Clay is a fine, sticky soil which becomes hard on baking.
How is a bamboo bridge made?
A bamboo bridge is made by tying pieces of bamboo together, with the help of long ropes.
What kind of bridges are built across small streams?
Bamboo bridges are built across small streams.
What are the basic units buildings are made up of?
Bricks are thebasic units buildings are made up of.
How aremovable bridges are powered?
Movable bridges are powered byelectricity.
Name an ancient kind of bridge.
Bamboo bridge
Which material is used to make bricks?
Clay
Which type of bricks are baked inside a kiln?
Dry bricks
Where are bricks baked?
Kiln
What are double-decker bridges? Give an example.
Double-decker bridges have two road levels. Manhattan bridge is an example of a double-decker bridge.
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What changes do you witness in your schools due to the revolution in technology?
Nowadays, schools have smart classes which are an innovative way of imparting education.
Identify the occasion from the given picture.

Birthday Party
What kind of a family does the picture depicts?

Joint Family
At times, a boy is provided with the best of food, clothing and education while the girl child is deprived of them. Do you agree or disagree with the statement?
Yes, I agree with the statement. In rural as well as urban India, there are still some families that prefer a male child to a girl child.
Identify the following:
a) 
b) 
a) Black and White Television
b) Laptop
We rarely come across joint families nowadays, where, the grandparents live with their children and grand children.
What do you think is the reason?
We rarely come across joint families nowadays, where, the grandparents live with their children and grand children because nowadays more and more families are becoming nuclear.
Identify the following games.
a) 
b) 
a) Hopscotch
b) Seven Stones
Why in the olden days, women were not allowed to study and earn their own living?
Women were not allowed to study and earn their own living because they were expected to stay back home and help in the household chores.
How many medals has she won so far?
She has won 29 medals in international events. Her sisters also practice weight lifting.
At what age did Karnam Malleshwari start lifting weights?
Malleshwari started lifting weights when she was 12 years old. Now she can lift a weight of up to 130 kgs.
Identify the personality in the image.

Karnam Malleshwari
What is Heera's message to children?
Heera strongly feels that children should take part in sports, especially Kabaddi.
Which path did Heera choose as a career?
Heera, the youngest sister became a Kabaddi coach.
Did the sisters face difficulty because of their choice of sport?
Yes, the sisters faced difficulties for playing the sport. But still it did not hamper them from enjoying it.
To what do the three sisters attribute their victory?
They talk about the matches which they thought they will lose but eventually won. The victory is attributed to their strong will.
What happened when the girls started playing?
Quickly some more girls joined in and they formed a Kabaddi club which is active even today.
How did the girls got encouraged into the sport of Kabaddi?
Both the uncles used to play Kabaddi and encouraged the girls to take up the sport. They started playing at a time when the girls were not allowed to take up this sport.
What were the circumstances for the three girls during their childhood?
Since their father had died when the three girls were still young, their mother and maternal uncles brought them up.
What kind of clothing did girls wear to play Kabaddi?
The girls had to wear boy's clothing for the game.
Give the category of the following:


Suggest some don’ts that we should adopt to protect and maintain public property.
Rearrange properly:


Write a slogan of ‘School builds our future’.
Write an essay on ‘My school’.
How are computer labs useful to students in school?
They are also resource rooms where students can find information on various topics…or plan a power point presentations for school projects.
Why science labs should be provided in schools?
Science labs are subject dominated and experiments are conducted on various topic. These labs allow students to visualize their theoretical knowledge and develop their application skills.
How is Independence day celebrated in schools?
In most schools, flag hoisting and a parade are organized on the occasion. The well turned out students march smartly to the tune of the school band. Sweets are distributed among the students after the culmination of occasion.
This day is celebrated in the honour of Dr. S. Radhakrishnan.Which day is it?
Teacher’s day
What is the difference between cleaning staff and office staff in school?
The cleaning staff maintains the cleanliness and hygiene of the school whereas the office staff is responsible for admissions, fees of the students and salary of school employees.
How does a school gardener form an important part of the school staff?
A school gardener manages the gardens and flower beds within the school premises. He or she keeps the school premises clean and environment friendly.
Write the role of a librarian in the school.
The Librarian in the school library issues books to the students. He or she also provides them with valuable inputs regarding the books they need to read.
What is the role of a doctor in the school?
In the medical room a certified Doctor organizes regular health checkups for students. He or she also educates the children on personal hygiene and health care.
Identify the picture given below:




Look at the picture below and name them.




What is a P.E. room?
The P.E.room or physical education room enables the students to interact with each other through indoor sports activities.
Write few points that should be kept in mind while building a school.
1. A school should be built in a very open area.
2. It should be far away from the dust, noise and smoke of the city.
3. A school should cater to physical, mental and emotional development of the child.
Why was ‘Right to education act’ introduced in India?
It was introduced with an aim to give everyone a chance to learn and benefit from basic education – not as an accident of circumstance, or as a privilege, but as a RIGHT.
What is the purpose of having a cafeteria in schools?
Cafeterias in schools provide light and healthy snacks to the students and sometimes there is provision for hot lunch as well.
It is the most common place where students can spend time with their friends.
What is the main difference between a modern day classroom or a class 10years back?
Modern day classrooms are equipped with modern methods of teaching, whereas 10 years back, there was more of blackboard teaching in a school.
What does EMS stands for?
Express mail service
When was the last telegram sent in India?
14th July, 2013.
What is the full form of PIN?
Postal Index Number
Which modes of transport are used to send letters and parcels?
Airways, roadways and railways
Expand MO?
Money Order
Which birds apart from pigeons were used to send letters and important messages in ancient times?
Eagle and Kite
When was the first telegram sent and from where?
1850 from Kolkata to Diamond Harbour
Sometimes people send gifts through post offices, apart from letters. What is the name of that service?
Parcel service
Recently, the khaki uniform of postman has been changed. What is the new colour of postman's uniform, in India.
Blue
Who delivers our letters to us?
Post man
What do we call the hobby of collecting stamps?
Philately
Where should we go to purchase stamps, inland letters and post cards?
Post office
Which is the fastest means of communication?
Speech
When and where was the first post office started in India?
1727, Kolkata
What is a money order?
It is one of the money transfer services offered by the post office. It is defined as the order issued by a post office to pay the certain amount of money to the person in whose name the money order has been sent.
Apart from sending and receiving messages, which other services are provided by post office?
Post office also provides services like money transfer, speed post services, parcel services and banking services, etc.
Who is a postmaster and what is his role?
A postmaster is the head of the post office. He /she is responsible for the overall, day-to-day working of the post office. He/she supervises and ensures smooth functioning of the post office.
How many digits does a Pincode in India have? What do these digits denote?
There are 6 digits in a Pincode. The first digit denotes region in India, the next digit denotes sub-region, the third digit denotes the sorting district and the last 3 digits denote the post office.
Why do we put more stamps on letters that are sent by airmail?
Sending letters to foreign countries and far-off destinations is very expensive. Therefore, to cover the cost of sending letters by airmail we put more stamps on them.
What do you know about telegram service?
Telegram was the fast message sending services offered by the post office. They used to reach in less time than the normal letter therefore, they were costly. The cost of sending a telegram depended upon the number of words in a telegram. The first ever telegram in India was sent in 1850 from Kolkata to Diamond Harbour. The last telegram in India was sent on 14th July 2013. Telegram services in India lasted for 163 years.
When was the first telegram sent and from where?
1850 from Kolkata to Diamond Harbour
How does an envelope reach its destination?
An envelope reaches its destination through the label address and pin code written on it.
Sometimes people send gifts through post offices, apart from letters. What is the name of that service?
Parcel service
Recently, the khaki uniform of postman has been changed. What is the new colour of postman's uniform, in India.
Blue
Who delivers our letters to us?
Post man
What do we call the hobby of collecting stamps?
Philately
Where should we go to purchase stamps, inland letters and post cards?
Post office
Which is the fastest means of communication?
Speech
When and where was the first post office started in India?
1727, Kolkata
What is a money order?
It is one of the money transfer services offered by the post office. It is defined as the order issued by a post office to pay the certain amount of money to the person in whose name the money order has been sent.
Apart from sending and receiving messages, which other services are provided by post office?
Post office also provides services like money transfer, speed post services, parcel services and banking services, etc.
Who is a postmaster and what is his role?
A postmaster is the head of the post office. He /she is responsible for the overall, day-to-day working of the post office. He/she supervises and ensures smooth functioning of the post office.
How many digits does a Pincode in India have? What do these digits denote?
There are 6 digits in a Pincode. The first digit denotes region in India, the next digit denotes sub-region, the third digit denotes the sorting district and the last 3 digits denote the post office.
Why do we put more stamps on letters that are sent by airmail?
Sending letters to foreign countries and far-off destinations is very expensive. Therefore, to cover the cost of sending letters by airmail we put more stamps on them.
What do you know about telegram service?
Telegram was the fast message sending services offered by the post office. They used to reach in less time than the normal letter therefore, they were costly. The cost of sending a telegram depended upon the number of words in a telegram. The first ever telegram in India was sent in 1850 from Kolkata to Diamond Harbour. The last telegram in India was sent on 14th July 2013. Telegram services in India lasted for 163 years.
What is IMO?
IMO stands for instant money order and is a fast money transfer service offered by the post office. In this the money is transferred to another person through electronic means to ensure instant transfer of funds.
What is the significance of stamps?
Stamps are used to pay for postal services. They are also printed to commemorate important historical, political and diplomatic events, in the memory of great personalities and, to mark rich and diverse art, culture and heritage of a country.
Write few lines on the following:
Postcard
Express mail service
Postcard:It is a card on which messages can be written and sent without using envelope. The postcards can be printed or non-printed both. The printed postcards are very good travel souvenirs which can be collected.
Express mail services:It is a time bound, fast mail service by the post office to deliver letters and parcels within India and to foreign countries. It is also known as speed post.
What is the significance of pincode?
PIN stands for Postal Index Number. Each digit of the pincode denotes information related to the region, area and post office, the letter or parcel has been addressed to. Therefore, on the basis of the pin code, post office staff members are able to sort and deliver the letters and parcels correctly. A wrong pin code may cause a letter or parcel to be lost.
How does an envelope reach its destination?
An envelope reaches its destination through the label address and pin code written on it.
Who owns public property?
Public property is owned by the country’s government.
List some things that are categorized under public property in school?
chairs and tables for students, teacher desks, blackboards etc.
Define public property.
Property which is meant for all or used by everyone is called public property.
Define private property.
Private property belongs to an individual or a group of individuals.
Mention one duty towards our school’s public property.
We should not damage the blackboards and desks.
Public property is also known as
national property
Give some examples of private property.