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Core Concepts and Application

Our Vibrant Country · Class 5 The World Around Us

Practise 10 short and long answer questions on Core Concepts and Application from Our Vibrant Country. Try writing your own answer first, then tap the question to compare it with the model answer and read the explanation behind it.

1 What does the phrase “Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam” express in the chapter? 1 mark
Model answer

It expresses the idea that the world is one family and reflects a shared sense of belonging and togetherness.

Explanation

The chapter connects this traditional belief with India’s socio-cultural practices.

2 Name two kinds of cultural diversity highlighted in Our Vibrant Country. 2 marks
Model answer

The chapter highlights diversity in languages, clothing, festivals, food, dance and music. Any two of these are examples.

Explanation

The chapter describes India’s many traditions and forms of cultural expression.

3 How can a school’s Republic Day celebration help students learn about India? 2 marks
Model answer

It can introduce students to national symbols and shared values. Celebrating together can help them appreciate the country’s identity and the sense of unity among people.

Explanation

The chapter opens with a school celebration of Republic Day and discusses national symbols.

4 Why are national symbols important to a diverse country? 2 marks
Model answer

National symbols give people shared signs of belonging. They can help people from different languages, regions and traditions feel connected as part of one country.

Explanation

The chapter discusses national symbols alongside India’s diversity and unity.

5 How can people with different languages and traditions still share a sense of unity? 3 marks
Model answer

People may speak different languages, wear different clothes and celebrate different festivals, yet they share a country and common civic life. Respecting differences while recognising shared values helps them live together.

Explanation

The chapter emphasises diversity together with unity and togetherness.

6 Explain how currency notes can tell us something about India. 3 marks
Model answer

Currency notes are everyday objects that can connect people across regions. The chapter includes currency notes among the examples through which we notice India’s shared identity and diversity.

Explanation

Currency notes are explicitly mentioned as part of the chapter’s exploration of everyday life and national identity.

7 Why should students appreciate traditions different from their own? 3 marks
Model answer

Appreciating other traditions helps students understand that India includes many ways of speaking, dressing, celebrating and creating art. Respect makes it easier for people to live together while keeping their traditions alive.

Explanation

The chapter invites students to appreciate India’s diversity and common spirit.

8 Describe how nature and culture are connected in the chapter. 3 marks
Model answer

The chapter links India’s landscapes and living environments with everyday life and cultural practices. It presents the country’s natural richness, traditions and shared care as parts of one larger story.

Explanation

The chapter introduction explicitly connects nature, culture and everyday life.

9 A new student in your class speaks a different language and celebrates different festivals. How can the class make the student feel included? 4 marks
Model answer

Classmates can welcome the student, ask respectful questions about their traditions and share their own customs too. They can include the student in group activities and avoid making fun of differences. This shows that diversity and friendship can exist together.

Explanation

The chapter promotes appreciation of different languages, traditions and shared belonging.

10 Explain why unity does not mean that everyone in India must speak, dress or celebrate in the same way. 4 marks
Model answer

Unity means people can share a country and common values while keeping their different languages, clothing, festivals, music and traditions. India’s vibrancy comes from this diversity joined by a spirit of togetherness.

Explanation

The chapter’s central idea is that India’s diverse people and traditions are connected by shared values.