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Maharashtra State Board Class 5 EVS Solutions Part 2 Chapter 1 What is History
Class 5 What is history extra question and answers.
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The science that tries to understand past events is called ———.
History is not written solely on the basis of ————- .
History
Imagination
Answer each question in one sentence.
What is the scientific method ?
The method of using a number of different tests to determine whether the evidence is reliable is called the scientific method.
Of which action is India’s Independence the result ?
On 15th August, 1947, India became an independent nation after fighting against the British government to achieve independence.
What does the study of history make possible ?
The study of history makes it possible for us to study what is and what is not favourable for the progress of human society.
Answer the following questions in brief.
Why is history considered to be a scientific discipline?
History is based on the scientific method at all stages, including when searching for and collecting evidence as well as when putting it together. Whenever necessary, other sciences are consulted. This is why History is regarded as a scientific discipline.
What is it that puts obstacles in the way of village development?
It is possible for the village to make good progress if the people work together and help one another. However, if the people are unable to come together, development of the village is hindered.
Additional Question and Answers
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The time that has already gone by is the …………..past
The time that we are in now is the …………present
The time that is yet to come is the ……………….future
Environmental science studies the problems of degradation of the environment, pollution, etc. [Environmental]
The past, present and future are linked by a continuous chain of ………….[events]
Indian people fought against the ………… government to get Independence.[ British]
Question Answers
What are the three types of historical sources?
The sources of history are of three types : 1. Material sources 2. Written sources 3. Oral sources.
What are the sources of history?
Ancient objects, structures,sculptures, pots, coins, inscriptions,copper plates, books, manuscripts,traditional stories and songs remembered over many generations, etc. Are the ‘sources of history
