Class 5 EVS Chapter 5 Solutions: Our Vibrant Country

Factual Section: NCERT Solutions for Class 5 Our Wondrous World Chapter 5 Our Vibrant Country (2025-26)

Write (Pages 76-78)

1. What special events or activities take place at your school on the occasion of Republic Day?
   Answer: On Republic Day, our school organises a flag hoisting ceremony, sings the National Anthem, presents cultural programmes, delivers speeches about national heroes, and sometimes has a parade or fancy dress showcasing national symbols and leaders.
2. We sing the National Anthem together on this day! Can you name some rivers and mountain ranges mentioned in the National Anthem? Fill in the table given below.
   

   Rivers	Mountain Ranges
   Ganga, Yamuna, Sindhu	Himalaya

3. On Republic Day, which activities would you like to participate in?
   Answer: I would like to participate in the flag hoisting ceremony, singing the National Anthem, and performing in cultural and patriotic programmes.
4. Have you ever watched the Republic Day parade in Delhi on television? What did you like the most about it?
   Answer: Yes, I have. I liked the colourful floats (tableaux) from different states, the disciplined marching of the armed forces, and the spectacular fly-past by fighter jets.

Activity 1 (Page 78)

• Discuss and list down the various items of your state tableau. Make a poster or a model of it.
  Answer: (Students should observe and list features of their state's tableau such as traditional attire, famous monuments, folk dances, crafts, and important personalities. Then, create a poster or model based on these items.)

Write (Page 79)

1. What events take place at your school on the Independence Day?
   Answer: On Independence Day, the flag is hoisted, we sing patriotic songs, deliver speeches, organise cultural programmes, and remember the freedom fighters.

Activity 2 (Page 79)

• Write down five rules that are followed at your school. If you were to make one new rule, what would it be?
  Answer:
  • We must come to school on time.
  • We should wear proper school uniform every day.
  • We should speak politely and respectfully to everyone.
  • We should keep our classrooms and school clean.
  • We should raise our hands before speaking in class.
  If I were to make one new rule: Every Friday should be “Reading Day”, where we all read our favourite books for fun and share stories with our friends.

Activity 3 (Page 80)

• Take any Indian currency note and observe it carefully. Then, fill in the table below.

  What to Observe	What You Found
  Value of the note	₹10
  Colour of the note	Chocolate brown
  Number of languages	15 languages (apart from Hindi and English)
  Languages written on the note and their order	Hindi, English (on front), 15 Indian languages (on reverse)
  Name of the monument	Sun Temple, Konark (on ₹10 note)
  Symbols seen on the note	National Emblem, Ashoka Chakra, Swachh Bharat symbol (spectacles)
  Image of animals which could be found	Rhino, Elephant, Lion (reverse side)
  Any message written on the note	“सभी जगह सत्‍यमेव जयते” (Satya Meva Jayate - Truth Alone Triumphs)
  Anything else	Image of Mahatma Gandhi, rupee symbol, micro lettering

Activity 4 (Page 82)

• Design an emblem for your school. Think of the message you want to convey by using symbols, words, shapes and colours to make it special.
  Answer: (Do it yourself. Students should create an emblem that reflects unity, learning, growth, or other positive values, using symbols, colours, and words meaningful to their school.)

Write (Page 83)

• Read the riddles given below and guess the national symbols of India:
  • I wear orange with black stripes bold, I walk in the forest, deep and old.
    With a mighty roar, I rule the land, Guess who I am, strong and grand?
  • I dance in the rain in the morning light, With green and blue feathers bright.
    With a crown upon my head, I stand so tall, It is a joy to watch when I move my tail.
  Answer:
  1. Tiger (National Animal of India)
  2. Peacock (National Bird of India)

Discuss (Page 83)

• If we had to choose a national fruit for our country, which one would you suggest? Tell us why.
  Answer: Mango, as it is known as the King of Fruits in India, is widely loved across the country, and has historical and cultural significance.

Find Out (Page 83)

• States also have some symbols. With the help of your teacher, find out the following symbols of your state.
  State animal: (Student’s own state)
  State bird: (Student’s own state)
  State tree: (Student’s own state)
  State flower: (Student’s own state)

Draw (Page 84)

• Spot a tree, bird, animal, flower or object near your school. Choose one as your school symbol. Draw it and write one line on why it can be your school’s symbol.
  Answer: (Do it yourself; students should choose something unique and write why it represents their school).

Activity 5 (Pages 84-85)

• 1. Find out about the languages spoken by students in your class and name them.
  2. Pick a specific word (for example, mango) and have fun learning what it is called in different languages.

  Name of the Language	How is it Said?
  Tamil	Māmpalam
  Telugu	Mamidi Pandu
  Marathi	Amba
  Bengali	Aam

Activity 6 (Page 87)

• In small groups, take a dupatta or scarf and help each other make a traditional headgear.
• Create a headgear or cap using waste materials.

Activity 7 (Page 89)

• Under your teacher’s guidance, identify and mark the states on the map of India where these dance forms originated.

Write (Page 89)

1. What are some traditional Indian musical instruments that you know of?
   Answer: Tabla, Mridangam, Shehnai, Sitar, Veena, Dholak, Harmonium, Flute.
2. Try to make a musical instrument from locally available materials.
   Answer: (Do it yourself. For example, a shaker from a bottle and pebbles or a drum from a container and balloons.)

Let Us Reflect (Pages 91-93)

1. If you could learn one more Indian language, which one would you select and why?
   Answer: I would like to learn Bengali because it is widely spoken in India and has a rich literary history.
2. Which monuments do you see in different currency notes? Make a table.
   

   Denomination	Monument	Name of the State
   ₹ 10	Sun temple of Konark	Odisha
   ₹ 20	Ellora Caves	Maharashtra
   ₹ 50	Hampi	Karnataka
   ₹ 100	Rani ki Vav	Gujarat
   ₹ 200	Sanchi Stupa	Madhya Pradesh
   ₹ 500	Red Fort	Delhi

3. Identify the currency symbol of India among the images shown below (the clue is in our currency note). Which other country’s currency symbol can you identify?
   Answer: The Indian Rupee symbol is ₹. Other currency symbols include $, £, € for the US Dollar, Pound, and Euro.
4. Which animals do you see in a ₹10 note?
   Answer: On the ₹10 note, you can see the rhinoceros, the elephant, and the lion (reverse side).
5. You must have seen pictures of a few great people of India in your school or any other place. Identify the names of these great men and women shown below, and write a few lines about their contributions.
   Answer:
   • Mahatma Gandhi – Led the movement for India's freedom through non-violence.
   • Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel – United the country post-independence as the 'Iron Man of India'.
   • Dr. B.R. Ambedkar – Principal architect of the Indian Constitution and champion of social justice.
6. Group activity: Find out from your elders about people, who have contributed to the nation from your locality or state, and share what you learnt in the classroom.
   Answer: (Do it yourself – students to research and share about notable local personalities.)
7. Project: Cultural fair
   • Celebrate the vibrant diversity of India, where every state tells its own colourful story.
   • Divide the class into different groups.
   • Assign each group a different state of India.
   • Each group will explore their assigned state and prepare a presentation covering — traditional dress, popular food, festivals, languages, dance or music. You may also prepare posters, cut outs, etc., on the assigned state.
   • Set up a cultural fair in the class. Each group can set up their own state booth. Students will take turns and visit other booths, and learn about each state.
   • After the fair, gather all the students in a circle and discuss:
     • What are the unique features you found in each state?
     • What are the similarities or common values you found?

Understanding Our Vibrant Country – Explore India’s Diversity (Class 5 EVS)

The chapter Our Vibrant Country from Class 5 EVS celebrates India’s rich culture and unity in diversity. Learn about national symbols, traditions, languages and more, making your exam preparation thorough and effective for the 2025-26 NCERT Solutions.

Studying this chapter helps students understand India’s unique features like Republic Day, currency notes, and national emblems. Strengthen your knowledge through activities, exercises, and short notes for a clear conceptual base in Class 5 EVS.

Revision and regular practice of NCERT exercises in this chapter will boost your confidence and sharpen recall for exams. Focus on key topics and participate in projects and cultural activities for better understanding and scoring high marks.