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31 More sports 32 Classic steps



Look at the pictures and identify the following sports. India has a rich culture and is known for its classical dances.

Read more about these classical dances.




Kathakali comes from Kuchipudi is the dance

the state of Kerala. It is of Andhra Pradesh.
performed by boys and It includes both dancing

1. 2. men, even for female and singing. It is now
roles. Faces look like mainly performed by
painted masks with huge women.
headgears.




Bharatnatyam is the Manipuri comes from
classical dance of Tamil the state of Manipur.

3. 4. Nadu. It started as a The movements are
temple dance for women. smooth and graceful.
It is used to express It shows the scenes from
Hindu religious stories. the life of Lord Krishna.

Hands are used in a series
of mudras to tell a story.


Kathak is the classical
5. 6. Odissi is the classical dance of North India. It

dance of Odisha. It is is based on footwork and

believed to be the oldest the bells worn around
classical dance of India. the ankles. It is a mix of
It has over fifty mudras. song, dance and drama.





7. Indian dances use a lot of Metallic bells tied around

hand gestures. These are the ankles while dancing
snooker wrestling kabaddi gymnastics called mudras. are called ghungroos.
cycling formula racing boxing



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33 Capital land



Look at the table below. Read the clues and name the capital cities

of these Indian states. Once you get the capital name, identify
the state.




State Clue Capital city
This city is known as the ‘Silicon Valley of
1. K B
India’.


2. R This city is known as the ‘Pink city of India.’ J


3. G City lies on the banks of the river Mandovi. P


4. T The famous Fort St.George is in this city. C


The city is famous for chikan embroidery
5. U L
and kebabs.

The city is in the Doon valley, in the foothills of
6. U D
the Himalayas.


7. B The city was earlier known as Pataliputra. P


This city is almost in the centre of India. It is
8. M B
called the ‘City of Lakes.’


9. P The famous ‘Rock Gardens’ are in this city. C


10. G The city is named after Mahatma Gandhi. G





Info-bites

Chandigarh serves
as the capital city
of both Punjab
and Haryana.





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34 Festivals round the year



Many festivals are celebrated in different parts of India.

Read the clues and name the festivals using the clue box.




1. Hindu festival celebrated in honour of Lord Ganesh
specially in Maharashtra.




2. This is the harvest festival of Punjab. It is

celebrated in the month of April.




3. This is the chariot festival celebrated in Puri,

Odisha. It is celebrated in honour of Lord
Jagannath.


4. This festival of the Christians celebrates the

belief that Jesus came back to life on this day.




5. It is a ten day festival of Karnataka, marked
by a grand procession of decorated elephants.





6. This festival celebrates the birth of Lord
Buddha. Main celebrations take place at Bodh
Gaya, Bihar.





Rath Yatra Ganesh Chaturthi Buddh Purnima

Mysore Dasara Easter Sunday Baisakhi



Info-bites

Baisakhi is celebrated as the Sikh New Year. In Bengal it is celebrated as
‘Poila Baisakh’ and in Assam as ‘Rongali Bihu’.

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35 At the Olympics 36 The dog show



The Olympic Games are the biggest sporting events in the world. Use the picture to answer the questions.

Answer the following questions based on modern Olympics.




1. The Olympic Games were held in honour of
which Greek God?


2. What do the five rings on the Olympic flag
stand for?



3. The Olympic torch is lit at which ancient site?



4. Modern Olympic Games are held at intervals

of how many years?


5. Which country’s team marches first
at the Olympic opening ceremony?




6. Which team marches last at the opening 3 2. What fraction of

ceremony of the Olympic Games? 1. What fraction of the the dogs are brown
dogs are spotted? 10 without spots?


Greece
7. In which year were the first modern Olympic 3. What fraction of the

Games held? Zeus dogs have a bone in 4. What fraction of
4 years their mouth? the dogs are black
8. Where are the headquarters of the hosting nation without spots?
International Olympic Committee

located? 1896 5. What fraction of the 6. What fraction of the
five continents dogs are standing?
taking part in dogs are sitting?
Info-bites the Olympics

The United States of America has won Olympia 7. What fraction of the
more medals at the Summer Olympic dogs have a dog collar
Games than any other country. Switzerland around their necks?


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35 At the Olympics 36 The dog show



The Olympic Games are the biggest sporting events in the world. Use the picture to answer the questions.

Answer the following questions based on modern Olympics.




1. The Olympic Games were held in honour of
which Greek God?


2. What do the five rings on the Olympic flag
stand for?



3. The Olympic torch is lit at which ancient site?



4. Modern Olympic Games are held at intervals

of how many years?


5. Which country’s team marches first
at the Olympic opening ceremony?




6. Which team marches last at the opening 3 2. What fraction of

ceremony of the Olympic Games? 1. What fraction of the the dogs are brown
dogs are spotted? 10 without spots?


Greece
7. In which year were the first modern Olympic 3. What fraction of the

Games held? Zeus dogs have a bone in 4. What fraction of
4 years their mouth? the dogs are black
8. Where are the headquarters of the hosting nation without spots?
International Olympic Committee

located? 1896 5. What fraction of the 6. What fraction of the
five continents dogs are standing?
taking part in dogs are sitting?
Info-bites the Olympics

The United States of America has won Olympia 7. What fraction of the
more medals at the Summer Olympic dogs have a dog collar
Games than any other country. Switzerland around their necks?


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37 Metro quiz 38 Animal land



Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata and Chennai are the four major metro cities Read the clues and identify the animals.

in India. How well do you know your metros? Let us see.

Tick (ü) the correct answer. 1. This animal has the largest brain in the
world. Its brain weighs about 8 kgs.
1. Which metro city was planned by Sir Edwin Lutyens?

a. New Delhi b. Mumbai


2. Marine Drive is a 3 kilometre long sea beach in Mumbai. What is 2. This animal eats only eucalyptus leaves.
another name for this drive? It sleeps for 20 hours a day and spends the
rest of the time eating.
a. Colaba b. Queen’s Necklace

3. The Eden Gardens cricket stadium is in which Indian metro city? 3. This mammal carries its young ones in a pouch.

a. Kolkata b. Chennai

4. What do you call the coast of Bay of Bengal on which Chennai

is located?

a. Coromandel coast b. Malabar coast 4. This is a wild camel with two humps in which
it stores fat.
5. In New Delhi, which important person’s office is in South Block?

a. Governor of RBI b. Prime Minister of India
5. This is the only flying mammal on earth.
6. Rasam and paniyaram are famous dishes of which Indian metro city?

a. Chennai b. Kolkata


7. Which metro city is served by the Chhatrapati Shivaji 6. This animal has a long nose and a strong
International airport? sense of smell. Its diet is mainly ants and

a. New Delhi b. Mumbai termites.


8. Which is the only Indian city in which the old rail vehicle called 7. It is the longest poisonous snake in the world.
‘tram’ is used? It can be seen in different colours – black, brown,

a. Kolkata b. New Delhi green or yellow.


Info-bites

Until 1911, Kolkata was the capital of India. Later Delhi was made the kangaroo Bactrian camel sperm whale bat
capital of India. anteater koala bear king cobra

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37 Metro quiz 38 Animal land



Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata and Chennai are the four major metro cities Read the clues and identify the animals.

in India. How well do you know your metros? Let us see.

Tick (ü) the correct answer. 1. This animal has the largest brain in the
world. Its brain weighs about 8 kgs.
1. Which metro city was planned by Sir Edwin Lutyens?

a. New Delhi b. Mumbai


2. Marine Drive is a 3 kilometre long sea beach in Mumbai. What is 2. This animal eats only eucalyptus leaves.
another name for this drive? It sleeps for 20 hours a day and spends the
rest of the time eating.
a. Colaba b. Queen’s Necklace

3. The Eden Gardens cricket stadium is in which Indian metro city? 3. This mammal carries its young ones in a pouch.

a. Kolkata b. Chennai

4. What do you call the coast of Bay of Bengal on which Chennai

is located?

a. Coromandel coast b. Malabar coast 4. This is a wild camel with two humps in which
it stores fat.
5. In New Delhi, which important person’s office is in South Block?

a. Governor of RBI b. Prime Minister of India
5. This is the only flying mammal on earth.
6. Rasam and paniyaram are famous dishes of which Indian metro city?

a. Chennai b. Kolkata


7. Which metro city is served by the Chhatrapati Shivaji 6. This animal has a long nose and a strong
International airport? sense of smell. Its diet is mainly ants and

a. New Delhi b. Mumbai termites.


8. Which is the only Indian city in which the old rail vehicle called 7. It is the longest poisonous snake in the world.
‘tram’ is used? It can be seen in different colours – black, brown,

a. Kolkata b. New Delhi green or yellow.


Info-bites

Until 1911, Kolkata was the capital of India. Later Delhi was made the kangaroo Bactrian camel sperm whale bat
capital of India. anteater koala bear king cobra

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You are on a 50 step walk where you visit different
monuments and historical sites. A step shows Name them orally.

39 50 step walk that you have reached a monument. See the picture 4. This is the Indian
of the monument and guess its name. With every
correct answer you can jump 3 steps ahead, else President’s residence.
move back 3 steps. Follow other jumps and slips to
reach the finishing line.
START Step 37: You listened carefully to your



Step 34: You threw a
toffee wrapper at the father when he shared the story of 8. Palace city built with red
the Sun Temple with you. You learnt
entrance of the Sun about the chariot wheels and the Black sandstone by King Akbar.
Temple at Konark. Go
Step 5: You back 3 steps. Pagoda. Good! Jump 3 steps ahead.
plucked a
flower from the Step 19: You stopped

Mughal Gardens your younger brother
from scribbling on
at Rashtrapati the walls of Agra Fort. 17. Big Mughal fort in Agra.
You can see the Taj from here.
Bhawan. Go Well done! Jump FINISH
back 3 steps. 3 steps ahead.

Use your
sharpener to
move up and
down the steps 30. Temple dedicated to the
and write 1 to 6 Sun God. It is in Odisha.
on the sides of
your eraser to
use it as a dice.



Step 47: You 38. Buddhist cave monuments

did not listen in Aurangabad, Maharashtra.
carefully to the

Step 13: You reminded tour guide when
your family to take off Step 42: You told Daddy you were at the
their shoes before visiting to switch off the flash of Sanchi Stupa.

the Salim Chisti dargah at the camera at the Ajanta Go back 6 steps. 46. Buddhist vihara at Sanchi.
Fatehpur Sikri. Good job! caves. Light of the flash
Jump 2 steps ahead. is not good for the wall
paintings. Good job! Jump

2 steps ahead. Fatehpur Sikri Sanchi Stupa Agra Fort
Ajanta caves Rashtrapati Bhawan Sun Temple, Konark
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You are on a 50 step walk where you visit different
monuments and historical sites. A step shows Name them orally.

39 50 step walk that you have reached a monument. See the picture 4. This is the Indian
of the monument and guess its name. With every
correct answer you can jump 3 steps ahead, else President’s residence.
move back 3 steps. Follow other jumps and slips to
reach the finishing line.
START Step 37: You listened carefully to your



Step 34: You threw a
toffee wrapper at the father when he shared the story of 8. Palace city built with red
the Sun Temple with you. You learnt
entrance of the Sun about the chariot wheels and the Black sandstone by King Akbar.
Temple at Konark. Go
Step 5: You back 3 steps. Pagoda. Good! Jump 3 steps ahead.
plucked a
flower from the Step 19: You stopped

Mughal Gardens your younger brother
from scribbling on
at Rashtrapati the walls of Agra Fort. 17. Big Mughal fort in Agra.
You can see the Taj from here.
Bhawan. Go Well done! Jump FINISH
back 3 steps. 3 steps ahead.

Use your
sharpener to
move up and
down the steps 30. Temple dedicated to the
and write 1 to 6 Sun God. It is in Odisha.
on the sides of
your eraser to
use it as a dice.



Step 47: You 38. Buddhist cave monuments

did not listen in Aurangabad, Maharashtra.
carefully to the

Step 13: You reminded tour guide when
your family to take off Step 42: You told Daddy you were at the
their shoes before visiting to switch off the flash of Sanchi Stupa.

the Salim Chisti dargah at the camera at the Ajanta Go back 6 steps. 46. Buddhist vihara at Sanchi.
Fatehpur Sikri. Good job! caves. Light of the flash
Jump 2 steps ahead. is not good for the wall
paintings. Good job! Jump

2 steps ahead. Fatehpur Sikri Sanchi Stupa Agra Fort
Ajanta caves Rashtrapati Bhawan Sun Temple, Konark
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40 Yummy nation 41 Lift the cup



India is known for many famous dishes. Here are the names of some famous cups and trophies. Name the

Use the clue box to answer the following questions. game for which they are given.




1. Indian snacks made with potato
filling. It is triangular in shape.



2. Lamb curry popular in Kashmir area. ICC World Cup Davis Cup

1. 2.

3. Rice dish cooked with spices, meat
or vegetables.

4. They may be eaten steamed or fried.

Served with red chutney. Also called
dumplings.

5. Chicken roasted in a clay oven. 3. Thomas Cup 4. Ashes Trophy



6. Small, crisp round balls filled with
spiced water.

7. Indian ice cream made with
thickened milk and dry fruits.

Tour de France Trophy Wimbledon Trophy (Men)

8. Roti, chapatti, naan and parantha 5. 6.
are all forms of this dish.
Info-bites
cycling The Ashes is a

cricket Test cricket series
biryani rogan josh kulfi tandoori chicken lawn tennis between England
paani puri bread momos samosa football and Australia. The
trophy is made of

FIFA World Cup cricket terracotta (baked
Info-bites 7. badminton earth) and not

Samosas were not born in India. They came to India from Central Asia. metal.
However, over the years they have become most popular in India. lawn tennis

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40 Yummy nation 41 Lift the cup



India is known for many famous dishes. Here are the names of some famous cups and trophies. Name the

Use the clue box to answer the following questions. game for which they are given.




1. Indian snacks made with potato
filling. It is triangular in shape.



2. Lamb curry popular in Kashmir area. ICC World Cup Davis Cup

1. 2.

3. Rice dish cooked with spices, meat
or vegetables.

4. They may be eaten steamed or fried.

Served with red chutney. Also called
dumplings.

5. Chicken roasted in a clay oven. 3. Thomas Cup 4. Ashes Trophy



6. Small, crisp round balls filled with
spiced water.

7. Indian ice cream made with
thickened milk and dry fruits.

Tour de France Trophy Wimbledon Trophy (Men)

8. Roti, chapatti, naan and parantha 5. 6.
are all forms of this dish.
Info-bites
cycling The Ashes is a

cricket Test cricket series
biryani rogan josh kulfi tandoori chicken lawn tennis between England
paani puri bread momos samosa football and Australia. The
trophy is made of

FIFA World Cup cricket terracotta (baked
Info-bites 7. badminton earth) and not

Samosas were not born in India. They came to India from Central Asia. metal.
However, over the years they have become most popular in India. lawn tennis

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GRADE 3
JET SET GO


Japan is one of the first This is the flag of Other cities:

places from where the Japan. A white Tokyo is the capital
Sun arises in the morning. banner with a red city of Japan. Other
circle in the centre.
Land of the So, it is called the ‘Land major cities are
Osaka, Kyoto and
of the Rising Sun’.
Rising Sun Yokohama.

Japan The Japanese name for Japan How to greet in Japan? In Japan people

is ‘Nippon’ which means
greet each other by bowing down. A deep
Capital city:Tokyo ‘Sun origin’. bow shows respect for each other.



The Japanese Yen

is the currency Wildlife: Some common animals

People: The people of Japan. SAMPLE found in Japan are flying squirrel,
Japanese bear, wild boar, brown
of Japan are called bear, striped squirrel and red fox.

Japanese. The
Japanese dress is
called the ‘kimono’. Climate:Japan has four main
seasons. Spring, summer,
autumn and winter.





Mount Fuji is Japan’s highest mountain. Mount Fuji Spring time is the best time
It is an active volcano. It is considered of the year to visit Japan. The
sacred by the Japanese people. cherry blossom trees are in
Osaka Aquarium
full bloom during this time.


Osaka Aquarium is one
Shrines are of the largest public Food: ‘Sushi’ is the national food
places of Tokyo Imperial Palace aquariums of the world. of Japan. It is made of cooked

worship. Meiji You can see beautiful rice, sea food, vegetables and
Shrine is one of Tokyo Imperial Palace marine life here. sometimes fruits. It is becoming
the most famous is the residence of the very popular in other parts of
Meiji Shrine shrines of Japan. Emperor of Japan.
It has a huge building the world also.
and beautiful gardens.

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GRADE 3
JET SET GO


Japan is one of the first This is the flag of Other cities:

places from where the Japan. A white Tokyo is the capital
Sun arises in the morning. banner with a red city of Japan. Other
circle in the centre.
Land of the So, it is called the ‘Land major cities are
Osaka, Kyoto and
of the Rising Sun’.
Rising Sun Yokohama.

Japan The Japanese name for Japan How to greet in Japan? In Japan people

is ‘Nippon’ which means
greet each other by bowing down. A deep
Capital city:Tokyo ‘Sun origin’. bow shows respect for each other.



The Japanese Yen

is the currency Wildlife: Some common animals

People: The people of Japan. SAMPLE found in Japan are flying squirrel,
Japanese bear, wild boar, brown
of Japan are called bear, striped squirrel and red fox.

Japanese. The
Japanese dress is
called the ‘kimono’. Climate:Japan has four main
seasons. Spring, summer,
autumn and winter.





Mount Fuji is Japan’s highest mountain. Mount Fuji Spring time is the best time
It is an active volcano. It is considered of the year to visit Japan. The
sacred by the Japanese people. cherry blossom trees are in
Osaka Aquarium
full bloom during this time.


Osaka Aquarium is one
Shrines are of the largest public Food: ‘Sushi’ is the national food
places of Tokyo Imperial Palace aquariums of the world. of Japan. It is made of cooked

worship. Meiji You can see beautiful rice, sea food, vegetables and
Shrine is one of Tokyo Imperial Palace marine life here. sometimes fruits. It is becoming
the most famous is the residence of the very popular in other parts of
Meiji Shrine shrines of Japan. Emperor of Japan.
It has a huge building the world also.
and beautiful gardens.

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42 India trivia 43 Too much confusion



How well do you know India? I. Mr and Mrs.Mark have a problem. They have quintuplets –

Answer this simple quiz to find out. five children born at the same time and all looking the same.
They named them – Jim, Joe, Jack, Jamie and Jill. But they are


1. Which sea lies on the western side of India? confused and cannot identify them. Read the clues and help
them name the babies.


2. Which Indian city is named after the 2.

industrialist Jamshetji Nusserwanji Tata? Clues: 1. 3.
a. Joe is sitting between Jim


3. What is the samadhi of Mahatma and Jamie.
Gandhi called? b. Jamie has no one on his
right side.


4. Which is the highest mountain peak of India? c. Jack is sitting in front of all
his brothers and crying.


5. What do you call the process by which people Now find out who is who?
vote in India to choose their representatives 4. 5.
as leaders? Reason Season


6. As per area, which is the largest state in Sometimes two things may not look alike but they are still very much
India?
alike. List one reason why the things given below are alike.

7. Which is the smallest Union Territory in India? Lakshadweep
Chief Minister Things How alike

8. In which city is the famous Ramoji Film Arabian Sea

studios? Kangchenjunga 1. sweater/blanket :
Mumbai 2. wind/water :
Rajasthan
9. Who is the real head of the state 3. pencil/candle :
government in India? Hyderabad
Jamshedpur 4. fish/soap :
election
10. Which city is called the commercial 5. puppy/baby :
capital of India? Raj Ghat



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42 India trivia 43 Too much confusion



How well do you know India? I. Mr and Mrs.Mark have a problem. They have quintuplets –

Answer this simple quiz to find out. five children born at the same time and all looking the same.
They named them – Jim, Joe, Jack, Jamie and Jill. But they are


1. Which sea lies on the western side of India? confused and cannot identify them. Read the clues and help
them name the babies.


2. Which Indian city is named after the 2.

industrialist Jamshetji Nusserwanji Tata? Clues: 1. 3.
a. Joe is sitting between Jim


3. What is the samadhi of Mahatma and Jamie.
Gandhi called? b. Jamie has no one on his
right side.


4. Which is the highest mountain peak of India? c. Jack is sitting in front of all
his brothers and crying.


5. What do you call the process by which people Now find out who is who?
vote in India to choose their representatives 4. 5.
as leaders? Reason Season


6. As per area, which is the largest state in Sometimes two things may not look alike but they are still very much
India?
alike. List one reason why the things given below are alike.

7. Which is the smallest Union Territory in India? Lakshadweep
Chief Minister Things How alike

8. In which city is the famous Ramoji Film Arabian Sea

studios? Kangchenjunga 1. sweater/blanket :
Mumbai 2. wind/water :
Rajasthan
9. Who is the real head of the state 3. pencil/candle :
government in India? Hyderabad
Jamshedpur 4. fish/soap :
election
10. Which city is called the commercial 5. puppy/baby :
capital of India? Raj Ghat



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44 Magic of music Man, music and animal… Do plants like music?



Can you think of life without music? No! it is difficult. Music makes everyone happy. Jagdish Chandra Bose, the
Music can be used to change a famous Indian scientist
person’s mood. It activates the proved that plants grow

What is music? In music, a note is a mind. Music helps to improve faster in soft, pleasant

Music is an art form whose small bit of sound. memory and increase learning music. However, they do
medium is sound and Pitch means how high or low power. Animals love music too! not like hard, loud music

silence. The word ‘music’ a note is. There are seven It is proved that music can help in which their growth
comes from Muses - the main musical notes called cows to give us more milk. stops. When sitting
Greek goddess of music and A,B,C,D,E,F and G. In Indian with plants,

dance. Even in the stone- music they are called ‘Sa, Re, go by their
age people made music. Ga, Ma, Pa, Dha and Ni’. choice!













Answer the following questions.


1. Music is named after which ancient Greek goddess?

The placing of sounds in time A choir is a 2. In music, which four letter word describes a small
is called rhythm. It is the group of people who sing bit of sound?

repetition of a set of sounds together. They rehearse together 3. Which term describes how high or low a note is?
at periodical intervals. A and sing at concerts or for 4. In music which word describes the repetition of a
monkey banging a drum is religious services. A part of the set of sounds at periodical intervals?

noise but when played in a song that is repeated again
rhythmic manner it is music and again is called chorus. An 5. What do you call a group of people who rehearse

to our ears! orchestra is a large group of and sing together?
musicians who play together on 6. What do you call a large group of musicians who

various instruments. play together on various instruments?


7. Name the scientist who proved that music had
a good effect on plants.

8. What are the seven musical notes of Indian music?


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44 Magic of music Man, music and animal… Do plants like music?



Can you think of life without music? No! it is difficult. Music makes everyone happy. Jagdish Chandra Bose, the
Music can be used to change a famous Indian scientist
person’s mood. It activates the proved that plants grow

What is music? In music, a note is a mind. Music helps to improve faster in soft, pleasant

Music is an art form whose small bit of sound. memory and increase learning music. However, they do
medium is sound and Pitch means how high or low power. Animals love music too! not like hard, loud music

silence. The word ‘music’ a note is. There are seven It is proved that music can help in which their growth
comes from Muses - the main musical notes called cows to give us more milk. stops. When sitting
Greek goddess of music and A,B,C,D,E,F and G. In Indian with plants,

dance. Even in the stone- music they are called ‘Sa, Re, go by their
age people made music. Ga, Ma, Pa, Dha and Ni’. choice!













Answer the following questions.


1. Music is named after which ancient Greek goddess?

The placing of sounds in time A choir is a 2. In music, which four letter word describes a small
is called rhythm. It is the group of people who sing bit of sound?

repetition of a set of sounds together. They rehearse together 3. Which term describes how high or low a note is?
at periodical intervals. A and sing at concerts or for 4. In music which word describes the repetition of a
monkey banging a drum is religious services. A part of the set of sounds at periodical intervals?

noise but when played in a song that is repeated again
rhythmic manner it is music and again is called chorus. An 5. What do you call a group of people who rehearse

to our ears! orchestra is a large group of and sing together?
musicians who play together on 6. What do you call a large group of musicians who

various instruments. play together on various instruments?


7. Name the scientist who proved that music had
a good effect on plants.

8. What are the seven musical notes of Indian music?


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45 Movies for kids 46 Divide and conquer



Some movies are made especially for children. Given below are some shapes. See how you can divide each shape

Read the clues and guess the movies. Tick (ü) the correct option. into four equal parts. The first square is done for you.

(Note: You may not be able to divide some shapes into four equal

1. This movie tells the story of Simba, a young lion parts at all)
who is to become king after his father Mufasa Colour each equal part with a different colour.
and about his struggle to do so.


a. The Lion King b. Brother Bear



2. An action comedy film about ‘Po’ who wants to 1.
be a Kung Fu master.


a. Scooby Doo b. Kung Fu Panda


3. A Walt Disney movie which tells the story of a

clownfish-Marlin who searches for his son and
reaches the Sydney harbour. 2.


a. Finding Nemo b. Monster Inc.


4. Andy’s favourite toy, Woody is worried that after

Andy receives his birthday gift a new toy – Buzz
Lightyear, he will lose his importance. Therefore, 3.
he tries to get rid of Buzz.


a. Toy Story b. Noddy



5. This animated movie shows the Hindu God-
Hanuman’s life from birth. 4.


a. Hanuman b. Bal Ganesh



Info-bites Info-bites

The ‘Hakuna matata’ song from the Lion King became very famous. The When an object or shape is divided into equal halves such that each part
words mean – ‘no worries.’ is a mirror image of the other, then the parts are said to be in symmetry.

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45 Movies for kids 46 Divide and conquer



Some movies are made especially for children. Given below are some shapes. See how you can divide each shape

Read the clues and guess the movies. Tick (ü) the correct option. into four equal parts. The first square is done for you.

(Note: You may not be able to divide some shapes into four equal

1. This movie tells the story of Simba, a young lion parts at all)
who is to become king after his father Mufasa Colour each equal part with a different colour.
and about his struggle to do so.


a. The Lion King b. Brother Bear



2. An action comedy film about ‘Po’ who wants to 1.
be a Kung Fu master.


a. Scooby Doo b. Kung Fu Panda


3. A Walt Disney movie which tells the story of a

clownfish-Marlin who searches for his son and
reaches the Sydney harbour. 2.


a. Finding Nemo b. Monster Inc.


4. Andy’s favourite toy, Woody is worried that after

Andy receives his birthday gift a new toy – Buzz
Lightyear, he will lose his importance. Therefore, 3.
he tries to get rid of Buzz.


a. Toy Story b. Noddy



5. This animated movie shows the Hindu God-
Hanuman’s life from birth. 4.


a. Hanuman b. Bal Ganesh



Info-bites Info-bites

The ‘Hakuna matata’ song from the Lion King became very famous. The When an object or shape is divided into equal halves such that each part
words mean – ‘no worries.’ is a mirror image of the other, then the parts are said to be in symmetry.

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GRADE 3
GRADE 2 Start Up G.K
BUZZ TALK

Remember your early childhood days when mother used to take you Test Paper I
to the hospital for vaccination?

Have you wondered why you were injected even when you were fit I. Answer the following questions. (5 x 2 = 10 marks)
1. What do you call animals that give birth to young ones?

and fine? You were injected with the life-saving vaccinations. 2. What do you call the story of a person’s life written
by another person?

What are vaccines? 3. What do you call a person who repairs machines,
motors and cars?
A vaccine is a medicine that helps you to fight 4. Which is the tallest artificial structure in the world?

disease causing germs. Doctors give you these 5. Which form of matter has a fixed shape and does not flow?
medicines well in advance so that when your body
comes face to face with the dangerous germs it can fight them. II. Identify the following pictures. (4 x 3 = 12 marks)



How do vaccines work?
A vaccine contains a little bit of a disease-causing germ that is weak

or dead. Since the germ has been killed or weakened before it is used
to make the vaccine, it does not make the person weak. 1. 2. 3. 4.
III. Write ‘T’ for true and ‘F’ for false against each statement. (7 x 2 = 14 marks)


1. Barbecue is an old form of farming.

2. Amphibians are animals that live on land and in water.
The army of antibodies then 3. Dolphins are reptiles.
helps to trap and kill the

harmful germs that could 4. Different shapes of the Moon are called phases.
lead to disease. When a person receives a 5. Plant roots are found in the top soil.
vaccine, the body’s defence 6. ATM stands for Automated Teller Machine.

system jumps into action 7. The smallest dog in the world is the greyhound.
and reacts strongly by

making antibodies. IV. Fill in the blanks with the correct words. (7 x 2 = 14 marks)
1. Madam Tussaud’s wax museum is in .

2. To write in capital letters on a computer you use the key.
3. A does experiments based on science.
4. A is a story in which animals speak like humans and it ends with
Are all vaccines injected? a lesson or moral.

No, some vaccines like the polio vaccine may also be given as oral drops. 5. A is a big fish and has whiskers like a cat.
6. have dry and scaly skin.
Like all babies, you have also been vaccinated against many diseases. Ask 7. A is a group of stars seen as a pattern in the sky.
your parents the names of all those vaccinations.
Total marks: 50 My marks:

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GRADE 3
GRADE 2 Start Up G.K
BUZZ TALK

Remember your early childhood days when mother used to take you Test Paper I
to the hospital for vaccination?

Have you wondered why you were injected even when you were fit I. Answer the following questions. (5 x 2 = 10 marks)
1. What do you call animals that give birth to young ones?

and fine? You were injected with the life-saving vaccinations. 2. What do you call the story of a person’s life written
by another person?

What are vaccines? 3. What do you call a person who repairs machines,
motors and cars?
A vaccine is a medicine that helps you to fight 4. Which is the tallest artificial structure in the world?

disease causing germs. Doctors give you these 5. Which form of matter has a fixed shape and does not flow?
medicines well in advance so that when your body
comes face to face with the dangerous germs it can fight them. II. Identify the following pictures. (4 x 3 = 12 marks)



How do vaccines work?
A vaccine contains a little bit of a disease-causing germ that is weak

or dead. Since the germ has been killed or weakened before it is used
to make the vaccine, it does not make the person weak. 1. 2. 3. 4.
III. Write ‘T’ for true and ‘F’ for false against each statement. (7 x 2 = 14 marks)


1. Barbecue is an old form of farming.

2. Amphibians are animals that live on land and in water.
The army of antibodies then 3. Dolphins are reptiles.
helps to trap and kill the

harmful germs that could 4. Different shapes of the Moon are called phases.
lead to disease. When a person receives a 5. Plant roots are found in the top soil.
vaccine, the body’s defence 6. ATM stands for Automated Teller Machine.

system jumps into action 7. The smallest dog in the world is the greyhound.
and reacts strongly by

making antibodies. IV. Fill in the blanks with the correct words. (7 x 2 = 14 marks)
1. Madam Tussaud’s wax museum is in .

2. To write in capital letters on a computer you use the key.
3. A does experiments based on science.
4. A is a story in which animals speak like humans and it ends with
Are all vaccines injected? a lesson or moral.

No, some vaccines like the polio vaccine may also be given as oral drops. 5. A is a big fish and has whiskers like a cat.
6. have dry and scaly skin.
Like all babies, you have also been vaccinated against many diseases. Ask 7. A is a group of stars seen as a pattern in the sky.
your parents the names of all those vaccinations.
Total marks: 50 My marks:

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GRADE 3 Start Up G.K

Test Paper II Test Paper III



I. Read the clues and find the answers in the word grid below. (7 x 2 = 14 marks) I. Fill in the blanks with the correct words. (7 x 2 = 14 marks)

1. The first Indian woman to receive the International Grand Master title 1. Complete the simile: As light as a .
in chess. 2. means to use materials from old items to make
2. The first known calculator invented by the B E O A T I C R E N A L P something new.
Chinese. U K O N E R U H U M P Y O 3. In Greece people speak .
R E I J L U O P A I S E R
3. Communication device invented by Alexander N U A R E P A N L I A S T 4. was the first woman Prime Minister of India.
Graham Bell. P R A I P E S O D I S H A 5. is the classical dance of Andhra Pradesh.
4. New name of the state of Orissa. A U N E H O I R A S T I B 6. is the harvest festival of Punjab celebrated in the month
5. State recently formed in 2014. O B A L O T E W A I S T A of April.
6. Which country is called the ‘Land of the U L I N N E A A L O P I C 7. Modern Olympic Games are held at an interval of years.
Midnight Sun’? A T E E T L A I N E P G A A N Y O A R M U I T S U S II. Match these Indian states to their capital. (7 x 2 = 14 marks)
7. The currency of Russia.
State Capital
II. Unscramble the words to name the following. (7 x 2 = 14 marks) 1. Jharkhand a. Dehradun

1. Long woollen kurta worn by Kashmiri women. (NARHIP) 2. Tripura b. Gangtok
2. Animals that eat only plants. (RSEORIBHEV)
3. Currency of Bangladesh. (KATA) 3. Meghalaya c. Ranchi
4. A soft green herb that has a cooling flavour. (NIMT) 4. Uttarakhand d. Bhubaneshwar
5. Gift of the Nile. (PYGTE) 5. Assam e. Shillong
6. New name of Banaras. (NAVRASIA) 6. Odisha f. Agartala
7. The process by which water evaporates from the 7. Sikkim h. Dispur
surface of leave. (SRNATARIPNOIT)
III. Answer the following questions. (5 x 2 = 10 marks)
III. Write ‘T’ for true and ‘F’ for false againt each statment. (5 x 2 = 10 marks) 1. Sir Edwin Lutyens planned the city of .

1. Nelson Mandela was known as the ‘King of Pop.’ 2. The headquarters of the International Olympic Committee are at .
3. Buddh Purnima celebrates the birth of Lord .
2. Baichung Bhutia played cricket for India.
4. A can see in two different directions at the same time.
3. The Wright brothers invented the Model-T car. 5. was the first Indian to win the Nobel Prize.

4. Uttarakhand was earlier known as Uttaranchal. IV. Identify the following pictures. (4 x 3 = 12 marks)


5. Leaves of the papaya tree are used for treating dengue fever.
IV. Identify the following pictures. (4 x 3 = 12 marks)




1. Name this first 2. Name this 3. Name the sport. 4. Name the festival.
woman President dance form.
of India.
1. 2. 3. 4.


Total marks: 50 My marks: Total marks: 50 My marks:

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GRADE 3 Start Up G.K

Test Paper II Test Paper III



I. Read the clues and find the answers in the word grid below. (7 x 2 = 14 marks) I. Fill in the blanks with the correct words. (7 x 2 = 14 marks)

1. The first Indian woman to receive the International Grand Master title 1. Complete the simile: As light as a .
in chess. 2. means to use materials from old items to make
2. The first known calculator invented by the B E O A T I C R E N A L P something new.
Chinese. U K O N E R U H U M P Y O 3. In Greece people speak .
R E I J L U O P A I S E R
3. Communication device invented by Alexander N U A R E P A N L I A S T 4. was the first woman Prime Minister of India.
Graham Bell. P R A I P E S O D I S H A 5. is the classical dance of Andhra Pradesh.
4. New name of the state of Orissa. A U N E H O I R A S T I B 6. is the harvest festival of Punjab celebrated in the month
5. State recently formed in 2014. O B A L O T E W A I S T A of April.
6. Which country is called the ‘Land of the U L I N N E A A L O P I C 7. Modern Olympic Games are held at an interval of years.
Midnight Sun’? A T E E T L A I N E P G A A N Y O A R M U I T S U S II. Match these Indian states to their capital. (7 x 2 = 14 marks)
7. The currency of Russia.
State Capital
II. Unscramble the words to name the following. (7 x 2 = 14 marks) 1. Jharkhand a. Dehradun

1. Long woollen kurta worn by Kashmiri women. (NARHIP) 2. Tripura b. Gangtok
2. Animals that eat only plants. (RSEORIBHEV)
3. Currency of Bangladesh. (KATA) 3. Meghalaya c. Ranchi
4. A soft green herb that has a cooling flavour. (NIMT) 4. Uttarakhand d. Bhubaneshwar
5. Gift of the Nile. (PYGTE) 5. Assam e. Shillong
6. New name of Banaras. (NAVRASIA) 6. Odisha f. Agartala
7. The process by which water evaporates from the 7. Sikkim h. Dispur
surface of leave. (SRNATARIPNOIT)
III. Answer the following questions. (5 x 2 = 10 marks)
III. Write ‘T’ for true and ‘F’ for false againt each statment. (5 x 2 = 10 marks) 1. Sir Edwin Lutyens planned the city of .

1. Nelson Mandela was known as the ‘King of Pop.’ 2. The headquarters of the International Olympic Committee are at .
3. Buddh Purnima celebrates the birth of Lord .
2. Baichung Bhutia played cricket for India.
4. A can see in two different directions at the same time.
3. The Wright brothers invented the Model-T car. 5. was the first Indian to win the Nobel Prize.

4. Uttarakhand was earlier known as Uttaranchal. IV. Identify the following pictures. (4 x 3 = 12 marks)


5. Leaves of the papaya tree are used for treating dengue fever.
IV. Identify the following pictures. (4 x 3 = 12 marks)




1. Name this first 2. Name this 3. Name the sport. 4. Name the festival.
woman President dance form.
of India.
1. 2. 3. 4.


Total marks: 50 My marks: Total marks: 50 My marks:

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GRADE 3

Test Paper IV



I. Identify the following pictures. (4 x 3 = 12 marks)









1. 2. 3. 4.

II. Write ‘T’ for true and ‘F’ for false against each statement. (7 x 2 = 14 marks)

1. King cobra is the longest poisonous snake in the world.

2. The Mughal Gardens are at the Agra Fort.

3. The Thomas Cup trophy is associated with football.

4. Chicken roasted in a clay oven is called a naan.

5. Mt.Kangchenjunga is the highest mountain peak of Japan.

6. Arabian Sea lies on the western side of India.

7. In music, pitch describes how high or low a note is.

III. Unscramble the words to name the following. (7 x 2 = 14 marks)
1. The Japanese name for Japan. (POPNIN)

2. A group of musicians who play together various
instruments. (RECHTRAOS)
3. Smallest Union Territory of India. (HADSKALPEWE)
4. National food of Japan. (UHISS)

5. Indian ice cream made with thickened milk and
dry fruits. (LFUIK)

6. Mammal that carries its young ones in a pouch.
(ANGRAKOO)
7. Dress worn by Japanese people. (MOKINO)

IV. Fill in the blanks with the correct words. (5 x 2 = 10 marks)
1 is the only flying mammal on Earth.
2. Ajanta caves are Buddhist cave monuments in , Maharashtra.
3. Roti, chapatti and naan are all forms of .
4. Aquarium in Japan is one of the largest public aquariums in
the world.
5. An has a long nose and a strong sense of smell.


Total marks: 50 My marks:

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