NCERT Solutions for Chapter 9 Around the World Class 5 English Marigold

A famous novel called Around the World in Eighty Days is discussed in the Around the World chapter. This chapter is about an Englishman who bets with his friends that he can go around the world in 80 days. As such, this story recounts all the events that the protagonist experiences throughout his journey. This is a story about Mr. Foggs and Passepartout's exciting journey around the world and their experiences.

NCERT Solutions for Class 5th English Chapter 9 Around the World

Around the World Questions and Answer

Chapter Name

Around the World NCERT Solutions

Class

CBSE Class 5

Textbook Name

Marigold

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Page No 159:

Question 1: Which tribe of Red Indians attacked the travellers?

Answer

South Indians attacked the travellers.


Page No 159:

Question 2: Which was the highest point of their journey?

Answer

They passed the highest point of their journey when they were 7524 feet above sea level.

 

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Question 3: Why did the train stop the first time?

Answer

The train stopped the first time when a herd of buffaloes charged across the railway track.

 

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Question 4: How many days would it take for the train to reach New York?

Answer

It would take seven days for the train to reach New York.

 

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Question 5: Tick the correct answer.

(i) The first time the train stopped was because

(a) some robbers stopped the train.

(b) a herd of buffaloes was passing.

(c) the tracks were broken.

(ii) The bridge fell with a crash into the river

(a) after the train had passed through.

(b) the train was still on the bridge.

(c) before the train passed over the bridge.

Answer

(i) (b) a herd of buffaloes was passing

(ii) (a) after the train had passed through.

 

Page No 160:

Question 6: Match the following words with their meanings. You can take the help of a dictionary.

halted                             people travelling in buses, trains etc.

passengers                      stopped 

defended                        completely

shuddered                       many times

several occasions           trembled or shook violently

interruption                    break the continuity of

entirely                           protected from attack

Answer

halted                                  stopped

passengers                      people travelling in buses, trains etc.

defended                         protected from attack

shuddered                       trembled or shook violently

several occasions           many times

interruption                    break the continuity of

entirely                           completely 

 

Page No 160:

Question 1: Read the following sentences

  • The train steamed forward at full speed.
  • The train headed for the steep mountains.

Find five more such words from the lesson.

         

Answer

1) Halted

2) Steamed

3) Reversed

4) Slowed

5) Crossed

 

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Question 2: From the text find three more describing words like the ones given below in the example.

Steep mountain slopes                 ________

Deep canyons                              ________

Hari raising curves.                     ________

Answer

Steep mountain slopes                 French Passenger

Deep canyons                              Rocky Mountains

Hari raising curves.                      Red Indians

 

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Question 3: Find the opposites of the following words from the text.

(i) Minimum speed           _______

(ii) Moved forward           _______

(iii) Disappeared               _______

(iv) Closed                        _______

(v) Lowest                        _______

Answer

(i) Minimum speed               full speed

(ii) Moved forward               reversed

(iii) Disappeared                   appeared

(iv) Closed                             opened

(v) Lowest                             highest


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Question 4: In the lesson you will find many words that describe sounds like whistling, roaring, braking, crashing, raging. Can you list the things these sounds are related to?

Sounds                                              Things associated

Whistling                                             wind, policeman

roaring                                                  ________

braking                                                 _________

crashing                                                _________

raging                                                   _________

Answer

Sounds                                       Things associated

Whistling                                   wind, policeman

roaring                                       lion, fire

braking                                      car, bicycle

crashing                                    vehicle, plane

raging                                        war, fever 

 

Page No 161:

Question 1: Disclaimer: Kindly refer to the textbook for the image.

  1. See the picture of the people climbing on the train. We notice that most of the time we do not wait for the other people to get off the train before boarding it, causing inconvenience to others.
  2. Discuss with your partner the manner in which you conduct yourself while interacting with others.

Answer

Disclaimer: This is a sample answer. Students are advised to write the answer based on their own experiences and observations.

It is very important to ensure the safety and security of all the passengers. I always make sure that I let other people get down first before boarding the train. I always talk politely with people and also help them in taking their luggage down.

 

Page No 162:

Question 1: Disclaimer: Kindly refer the textbook for the image.

Look at the view of the classroom from above. Now answer the following. You can use words like front, back, left and right.

  1. How many doors and windows are there in the classroom?
  2. Where is the blackboard?
  3. How may rows of desks are there in the middle and back rows?

Answer

  1. There is one door and three windows in the classroom.
  2.  The blackboard is at the back of the chair.
  3. There are 12 rows in the middle and 12 rows in the back.

     

    Page No 162:

    Question 2: Disclaimer: Kindly refer the textbook for the image. trees between the classroom and the playground.

    1. There are_____ trees between the classroom and the playground.
    2. The______ trees line the passage from the entrance.
    3. Many_____ trees are along the side of the playground.

    Answer

    1. There are two neem trees between the classroom and the playground.
    2. The mango trees line the passage from the entrance.
    3. Many Gulmohar trees are along the side of the playground.

     

    Page No 163:

    Question 3: Diclaimer: Kindly refer the textbook for the image.

    Use the above map to answer the questions.

    1. What does the dotted line on the map show?
    2. What road would Ajay take to get to the boat club?
    3. What building is next to the picnic area?
    4. What road passes by Ajay's house?
    5. What other way could Ajay use to get from his house to his grandmother's house?

    Now write: Use verbs like: go, turn, cross Use prepositions like: across, between, in front of, beside, near, behind and write how you get home from school.

    __________________________

    __________________________

    __________________________

    Answer

    1) The dotted lines on the map show the route from Ajay's house to go to school.

    2) Ajay would take Kasturba Gandhi Marg to get to the boat club.

    3) Boat club is near the picnic area.

    4) Ring Road passes by Ajay's house.

    5) Ajay can use Ashoka Road to get from his house to his grandmother's house.

     

    Page No 164:

    Question 1: Do you like to float paper boats? Listen to the poem given below.

    Day by Day I Float My Paper Boats Day by day I float my paper boats one by one down the running stream. In big black letters I write my name on them and the name of the village where I live. I hope that someone in some strange land will find them and know who I am. I load my little boats with shiuli flowers from our garden, and hope that these blooms of the dawn will be carried safely to land in the night.


    RABINDRANATH TAGORE

    (i) Discuss with your partner how you would send a similar message to someone.

    (ii) Also find out how people sent messages in olden days and how they send them nowadays.

    Answer

    Disclaimer: These are sample answers. Students are advised to write the answer based on their experiences and observations.

    1) I would draw a sketch and describe how I feel about myself and our friendship. I will gift it to him on his birthday.

    2) In olden days, people used to send messages through letters and homemade cards. However, in recent days, we send messages through e- mails, sums and fax machine.

     

    Page No 165:

    Question 1: See the picture Travel Time below. Answer the questions that follow.

    Disclaimer: Kindly refer the textbook for the image.

    (i) Where did you go for an excursion/holiday?

    (ii) with whom did you go?

    (iii) What did you take with you?

    (iv) What was the first thing you saw when you reached your destination?

    (v) What did you like best about the place?

    (vi) How long did you stay there?

    (vii) What did you miss about home?

    Answer

    Disclaimer: These are sample answers. Students are advised to write the answers based on their own experiences and observations.

    (i) I went to Shimla for a holiday.

    (ii) I went with my family members.

    (iii) I took my luggage with me.

    (iv) I saw the hills when I reached my destination.

    (v)  I liked weather the most over there.

    (vi) I stayed there for a week.

    (vii) I missed homemade food over there.

     

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    Question 2: Make sentences using any two new words which you have learnt in the lesson.

    (i) ______________

    (ii) _____________

    Answer

    1) Steamed: I was steamed after hearing the conversation.

    2) Procession: The funeral procession made me cry.

     

    Page No 166:

    Question 3: Which do you think would be more fun-travelling by Aeroplane or sailing on a ship?

    Write why you think so.

    __________________________

    __________________________

    __________________________

    Answer

    Disclaimer: This is a sample answer. Students are advised to write the answer based on their experiences and observations.

    Sailing on a ship would be more fun for me because I can see the blue water and pleasant breeze while sailing. It is more exciting to see yourself in the middle of the sea with dolphins jumping now and then in front of you in it.

     

    Page No 166:

    Question 4: Look at the following words. They are group names. troop of soldier's swarm of bee's team of player's litter of puppy's fleet of ships library of books

    clump

    cluster

    chair

    bunch flock

    band

    Fill in the blanks choosing group words from the box.

    (i) The travellers rested under the _____ of trees.

    (ii) The _____ sang beautifully.

    (iii) The _____ of flowers was lying on the table.

    (iv) The girl looked up at the _____ of stars.

    (v) The _____ of robbers escaped.

    (vi) The hunter shot at the _____ of birds.

    Answer

    (i) clump 

    (ii) choir 

    (iii) bunch 

    (iv) cluster 

    (v) band 

    (vi) flock


    Page No 166:

    Question 5: Some words describe actions. Many of them end in -ly.

    The girl danced beautifully.

    Fill in the blanks by changing the word in the brackets suitably.

    (i) The girl slept _____.[sound]

    (ii) The children finished their work _____.[quick]

    (iii) The old man shouted _____.[loud]

    (iv) The boys played _____.[quiet]

    (v) Do your work _____.[neat]

    (vi) I can do the sum ____.[easy]

    Answer

    (i) soundly 

    (ii) quickly 

    (iii) loudly 

    (iv) neatly 

    (v) easily

     

    Page No 167:

    Question 1: Which country would you like to visit when you grow up? Make a project by drawing or pasting.

    (i) a map of that country, its national flag

    (ii) stamps of the country, its currency

    (iii) some famous monuments or landmarks

    Answer

    Disclaimer: The answer may vary from student to student.

    I would like to visit The United States of America when I grow up.

    (i)

    (ii)

    (iii)

        Statue of Liberty        Mount Rushmore


    Page No 167:

    Question 2: Do you know that there are seven wonders in the world? Can you tell the name of the one which is in India? Find out and write the names of all the seven wonders and the countries they are located in.

    Wonders of the world                                             Countries

    (i) The Taj Mahal                                                 _____________

    (ii) The Great Wall of China                               _____________

    (iii) _____________                                              _____________                 

    (iv) _____________                                              _____________

    (v) _____________                                               _____________

    (vi) _____________                                              _____________

    (vii) _____________                                             _____________

    Answer 

     

    Wonders of the world                                    Countries

    (i) The Taj Mahal                                              India

    (ii) The Great Wall of China                             China

    (iii) Giza Necropolis                                         Egypt

    (iv) Petra                                                           Jordon

    (v) Colosseum                                                    Italy

    (vi) Chichen Itza                                               Mexico

    (vii) Machu Picchu                                            Peru

     

    Page No 168:

    Question 1: When an e is added to some words, the words change along with their sounds and meanings.

    cap                 mat               pin             not

    kit                  sit                 fin               hat

    kite                site               fine              hate

    cut                 bit                quit             din

    cute               bite              quite            dine 

      

    Answer

    Diclaimer: Students are advised to practice this on their own.

    cap              mat            pin          not

    cape            mate          pine        note

    kit               sit              fin           hat

    kite             site            fine         hate

    cut              bit             quit         din

    cute            bite           quite       dine


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