10. Compare the advantages and disadvantages of a globe and map
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11. Define the Diversity.
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12. How is the cultural lie of a place shaped by its geography?
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13. Write about the geographical and cultural diversity of India.
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Activity (2.5X4 = 10)
Activity-1 - Write about the source of history and write about two famous monuments of
India.
Activity-2 Find out fife well known Neolithic sites from around the world on the world map
mark the location of the site and label their names and write some report about it.
Answers
Biodiversity is the variety and variability of life on Earth. Biodiversity is typically a measure of variation at the genetic, species, and ecosystem level. Terrestrial biodiversity is usually greater near the equator, which is the result of the warm climate and high primary productivity.
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10. The advantage of the globe is that it promotes visual accuracy. Students need to use a globe frequently if they are to form accurate mental maps.
The advantage of the world map is that you can see the entire world at one time. The disadvantage is that world maps distort shape, size, distance, and direction.
11. It means understanding that each individual is unique, and recognizing our individual differences. These can be along the dimensions of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, age, physical abilities, religious beliefs, political beliefs, or other ideologies.
12. The culture of a place is shaped by its geography in the following ways: The natural vegetation, location and availability of resources facilitate trade that leads to interaction with other cultures. For example, Ladakh is known for its wool while Kerala is known for its spices.
13. India is a country of various cultures, geographical areas, races, languages and religions. It is a land of unity in diversity where people of different lifestyles and manners live together. They belong to different religions, beliefs and faiths in God. In spite of all these diversity, they live together with the bond of humanity and brotherhood. Unity in diversity is the distinct feature of India which makes it famous all around the world.
activity 1.
1. Taj Mahal, Agra
Meet the boss of Indian historical places. If you consider the top 10 historical places in India, Taj Mahal will always be ranking high in the list. Explore the ultimate epitome of love, the Taj Mahal, whose grandeur remains unmatched in history and today this is one of the weekend getaways from Delhi. This opulent white marble structure was commissioned to be built in 1632 by Shah Jahan for his late wife Mumtaz Mahal. It took around 22 years to complete this magnificent structure that is considered one of the most famous historical places in India.
According to local legend, it was believed that Shah Jahan cut off the hands of all the workers who built the Taj Mahal so that a similar monument could not be built.
Interesting fact: A shopping complex and hotel inspired by the Taj Mahal is being constructed in Dubai and is estimated to be four times larger in size.
Entry fee: Indians- INR 40
Foreigners- INR 1000
No entry for children below 15 years of age
Open from: 30 Minutes before sunrise and closes 30 Minutes before sunset
Must see: Nighttime shows of the Taj Mahal
Built By: Shah Jahan
Built In: 1648
2. Qutub Minar, Delhi
Regarded as the site of the first Muslim kingdom in northern India, the Qutub Minar is definitely one of the most historical sites in India. It is one of the finest examples of Indo-Muslim architecture with its intricate red sandstone storeys. These are dotted with carvings and verses from the Quran and are mostly in Arabic and Nagari.
Qutub Minar is one of the famous historical places in India and is said to have got its name from Qutb-ud-din Aibak who was the first Muslim ruler of North India. The first mosque in India Quwwat-ul-Islam Masjid is also located at the foot of the Qutub Minar.
Interesting fact: The Qutub Minar complex has an iron pillar that has not rusted even after 2000 years.
Entry fee: Indians- INR 10
Foreigners- INR 250
Open from: 7 am to 5 pm
Must see: The Decorative Light Show held every evening from 6:30 to 8 pm and the Qutub Minar Festival that is held in October/November.
Built By: Qitub-ud-Din Aibak
Built In: 1193