Let’s go step by step to solve each question carefully.
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I. Choose the correct answer.
1.
There are ______ planets in the solar system.
→ We know from science that there are 8 planets: Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune. (Pluto is no longer counted as a planet.)
✔ Correct answer:
a) 8
2.
The closest neighbor of the Earth is the ______.
→ The Moon orbits around Earth and is our closest celestial neighbor. The Sun is far away, and Great Bear is a constellation, not a neighbor.
✔ Correct answer:
b) Moon
3.
______ are used by the astronauts to go to space.
→ Aeroplanes fly in the sky, helicopters too — but only rockets can go into space because they carry their own oxygen and fuel for vacuum conditions.
✔ Correct answer:
c) Rockets
4.
The ______ is a source of solar energy.
→ Solar energy comes from the Sun. The Moon reflects sunlight, and Earth receives it — but the source is the Sun.
✔ Correct answer:
a) Sun
5.
Gandhi Jayanthi is celebrated on ______ every year.
→ Mahatma Gandhi was born on October 2nd. That’s why we celebrate his birthday on this day. November 14 is Children’s Day, October 12 has no special national significance like this.
✔ Correct answer:
c) October 2
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II. Fill in the blanks.
We have these words to choose from:
Goods, sun, colours, Independence Day, Tamil Nadu
1.
The ______ gives us light and heat.
→ Only the Sun gives us natural light and heat during the day.
✔ Answer:
sun
2.
On 15th August we celebrate ______ every year.
→ India became independent on 15th August 1947. So we celebrate Independence Day.
✔ Answer:
Independence Day
3.
Pongal is the harvest festival of ______.
→ Pongal is mainly celebrated in Tamil Nadu. It’s a big festival there for farmers.
✔ Answer:
Tamil Nadu
4.
Cargo ships carry ______.
→ Cargo means goods or products being transported. Ships don’t carry “colours” or “sun” — they carry goods.
✔ Answer:
Goods
5.
Holi is a festival of ______.
→ Holi is known as the festival of colors — people throw colored powder and water at each other.
✔ Answer:
colours
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Final Answer:
I. Multiple Choice:
1. a) 8
2. b) Moon
3. c) Rockets
4. a) Sun
5. c) October 2
II. Fill in the blanks:
1. sun
2. Independence Day
3. Tamil Nadu
4. Goods
5. colours
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of social science worksheet.
