NCERT Solutions for Chapter 17 Across the Wall Class 5 EVS
Short Notes for Class 5 EVS Chapter 17 Across the Wall
Across the Wall discusses gender disparities in our society in its chapter. The ratio of males to females will be explained to students. Therefore, there are 1000 males to 933 females in India, which is a terrible ratio. In addition, students will learn about the discrimination Indian women face on a daily basis. As soon as women are born, they must fight for everything they want. Moreover, it explains why it is imperative that gender disparity be ended and equality be achieved. You will therefore be able to better understand it from this chapter. Furthermore, students will learn how to reduce gender disparities. As a result, the situation is improving and the times are changing. Although they should be better, they aren't. Students are offered solutions to get rid of the gender biases that exist in our country and around the world. Today, it is an essential chapter.
Chapter Name | Across the Wall NCERT Solutions |
Class | CBSE Class 5 |
Textbook Name | EVS |
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Page No 155:
Question Find out:
Question 1: Is there any place to play near your house?
Answer:
Yes, we have a playground and park near our house.
Question 2: What do people play there? Who plays there?
Answer:
On the ground, people play cricket, throw balls, etc. It is usually children who play on the ground.
Question 3: Do the children of your age also get a chance to play there?
Answer:
Yes, children my age get to play there.
Question 4: What other things happen at this place?
Answer:
People walk for walks, people jog, etc. There are other things that happen there.
Disclaimer: This section comprises of questions that call for the process of one's own observation and gathering information. Considering the sustenance of this process, the answer to the same has not been provided.
Page No 156:
Question Tell:
Question 1: Has anyone ever stopped you from playing some games? Which games?
Answer:
I was stopped from playing throw ball.
Question 2: Who stopped you and why? What did you do then?
Answer:
The elderly person stopped me from throwing the ball because he was afraid it might fall on me. As a result, I stopped playing.
Question 3: Did anyone help you and encourage you to play?
Answer:
Yes, older people helped me throw the ball and encouraged me to do so.
Disclaimer: This section comprises of questions that has to be answered based upon one's own experience. Considering this, the answer to the same has not been provided.
Page No 158:
Question Discuss:
Question 1: Do girls and boys play different types of games in your school or neighbourhood? If yes, then which games do the boys play and which do the girls play?
Answer:
Most of the games are loved by both boys and girls. There are a few games that boys love to play, such as cricket, football, hockey, basketball, etc., while girls play games such as table tennis, shuttlecock, basketball, etc.
Question 2: Do you think that there is any difference between the games and the way they are played by boys and girls?
Answer:
The game is played differently by boys and girls. In general, boys play harshly, whereas girls prefer to play smoothly.
Question 3: Should the games for boys and the girls be different? What do you think?
Answer:
There shouldn't be any difference between girls and boys. The game can be played by anyone since all players are treated equally.
. Disclaimer: This question calls for the process of one's own observation and gathering information. Considering the sustenance of this process, the answer to the question has not been provided.
Page No 159:
Question Write:
Question 1: Have you ever played as part of a team of your class, school or neighbourhood? Whom did you play with? What game did you play?
Answer:
I played for my school's team. As well as my classmates, I played with seniors. Throwing the ball was played by us.
Question 2: What is the difference between playing for yourself and for the team?
Answer:
The difference between playing for myself and playing for the team is huge. It is neither fun nor competitive to play for oneself. It is much more enjoyable to play with a group of people, we learn how to play, and there is an atmosphere of healthy competition when we play with a group of people.
Question 3: While playing in a team would you like to play for yourself or for the team? Why?
Answer:
I prefer to play for the team rather than for myself when I am a member of a team. Playing in a team would improve understanding between team members, and we would learn that unity is strength.
Question 4: Is your team like the team Afsana played with at Sholapur or like the Nagpada team? How?
Answer:
The nature of our team is more like that of the Nagpada team. As a team, we have good understanding, effective cooperation, good energy, and encourage one another as we play. In the same way that Nagpada team members are united in their efforts to succeed and achieve perfection, we are also trying to be perfect and successful. Therefore, we can say our team is the same as Nagpada's.
Page No 160:
Question Discuss:
Question 1: Have you ever taken part in some game or competition from your school or area? How did you feel?
Answer:
When I took part in my school's competition, I felt great.
Question 2: Did you go to some other place to play? What was that place like? How did you like going to that place?
Answer:
Yes, we walked to another school to play the game. I liked the school environment when I was there, and it looked nice.
Question 3: Have you seen matches being played between India and other countries? Which ones?
Answer:
Yes, I have seen matches being played between India and other countries such as Bangladesh, Australia, Pakistan and Sri Lanka. For example: India and Pakistan have played cricket with each other.
Page No 162:
Question Discuss:
Question 1: What would happen if girls are not allowed to play games, to study or do some other work of their choice?
Answer:
If girls are not allowed to take part in some games of their choice or study they would feel dependent and unhappy. They will not develop confidence in themselves.
Question 2: How would you feel if you were not allowed to take part in some game or drama?
Answer:
I would not feel good and get disappointed if I am not allowed to take part in some game or drama. I may work hard with all dedication to show my talent so that I may be allowed to take part in the game or drama of my choice. Disclaimer: This is a sample answer. The answer depends upon one's thoughts and actions. Hence, the same can vary from one student to another.
Question 3: Have you heard of any women players? Name them and the games they play.
Answer:
Yes, I have heard about the following women players.
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Women players |
Games |
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Sania Mirza |
Tennis |
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Maria Sharapova |
Tennis |
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Saina Nehwal |
Badminton |
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P.T. Usha |
Athletics |
Question 5: Are these women less known than men? Why?
Answer:
No, these women are recognised same as men. In their respective fields, these women have brought immense pride and respect to the country.
Question 6: How would you find the world to be, if girls never got a chance to take part in games, drama or dance? How would you feel if such a thing happened to boys?
Answer:
Disclaimer: This question has to be answered based upon one's own thoughts and understanding. Considering this, the answer to the question has not been provided.
Question 7: Do you know of any woman or girl who you would want to be like when you grow up? (Think of names other than a film actor or a model)
Answer:
Disclaimer: This question has to be answered based upon one's own thoughts and knowledge. Considering this, the answer to the question has not been provided.
Page No 164:
Question Think and Write:
. The newspaper report said, "Afsana has jumped over the wall. The gender wall that her mother had put up for her." Think and write in your own words, what was this wall? What do you understand by 'gender bias"?
Answer:
Disclaimer: This question has to be answered based upon one's own thoughts and knowledge. Considering this, the answer to the question has not been provided.
Question What We Have Learnt:
. Should games for boys and girls be different?
Think and write what you feel.
. If you are made the leader of a team, how will you prepare your team?
Answer:
Disclaimer: This question has to be answered based upon one's own thoughts and knowledge. Considering this, the answer to the question has not been provided.