Class 5 EVS When the Earth Shook

Class 5 EVS When the Earth Shook

 

Class 5 EVS When the Earth Shook Fill in the blanks , True false and Extra question answers.

 

Fill in the Blanks

1. Jasma lives in the Kutch area of Gujarat.
2. The earthquake happened on 26th January 2001.
3. Many people stayed in plastic tents after their houses were destroyed.
4. Engineers suggested earthquake-resistant houses for safety.
5. During an earthquake, people should run to an open ground or hide under a strong table.

 

True or False

1. The earthquake happened on 15th August 2001. (False)
2. Jasma’s leg got fractured in the earthquake. (True)
3. Scientists came to the village to play with children. (False)
4. Villagers rebuilt their houses with the help of engineers. (True)
5. People from cities helped by bringing food, clothes, and medicines. (True)

 

Answer the following questions

 

Q. Where does Jasma live?
She lives in the Kutch area of Gujarat.

 

Q. When did the earthquake happen?
On 26th January 2001.

 

Q. What were the people doing when the earthquake started?
They were watching the parade on TV.

 

Q. What happened to the village during the earthquake?
The village was destroyed, and houses fell down.

 

Q. What happened to Jasma’s grandfather?
He got buried under the collapsed house and died.

 

Q. What happened to Jasma during the earthquake?
Her leg got fractured.

 

Q. Where did people stay after their houses were destroyed?
They stayed in plastic tents.

 

Q. Who helped the villagers after the earthquake?
People from cities, scientists, engineers, and government workers.

 

Q. What did the villagers do after the earthquake?
They helped each other and rebuilt their houses.

 

Q. What did scientists do in the village?
They studied the earthquake and gave advice on safer houses.

 

Q. What did engineers and architects suggest?
They showed new designs for earthquake-resistant houses.

 

Q. Why were villagers afraid of the new house designs?
They thought their village would look different.

 

Q. How did villagers rebuild their houses?
They used clay, cow dung, and thatched roofs.

 

Q. What did Motabapu do to help?
He gave rice and wheat to the villagers.

 

Q. What did people from the city bring?
They brought food, medicines, and clothes.

 

Q. How did children practice for future earthquakes?
They learned to run to open spaces or hide under a strong table.

 

Q. What did the news report say about the earthquake?
Many buildings fell, and thousands of people were injured or dead.

 

Q. Why do people live together in a neighborhood?
To help each other in difficult times.

 

Q. What should you do during an earthquake?
Run to an open space or hide under a strong table.