Short Questions
1. Where is Shaana when she writes her first postcard?
Answer: Shaana is at the Thajiwas glacier in Kashmir.
2. What does Shaana hear in Himachal Pradesh at night?
Answer: She thinks she hears bears growling, but it’s her father snoring.
3. Why does Shaana love Arunachal Pradesh the most?
Answer: She loves it for its thick forests and the treehouse experience.
4. What are the Sundarbans called, according to Shaana’s mother?
Answer: The Sundarbans are called wetlands.
5. What activity does Shaana do on the Narmada River?
Answer: She goes rafting with her parents.
6. What does Shaana learn to do in Puducherry?
Answer: She learns to surf.
7. Why is Shaana’s mother sad about the Sundarbans?
Answer: She is sad because of the frequent flooding there.
8. What does Shaana notice about the Pamban bridge?
Answer: She sees the ocean on both sides while crossing it.
9. What does Shaana collect at Olaikaadu beach?
Answer: She collects pebbles to share with her friends.
10. What is the name of the festival mentioned in the exploration activity?
Answer: The Hornbill festival is mentioned.
Long Questions
1. How does Shaana describe her experience in Gujarat, and what makes it unique compared to other places she visits?
Answer: Shaana describes Gujarat as a hot, dry desert with sand everywhere, comparing it to a beach without the sea. She finds the colorful clothes unique and appealing, contrasting with the snowy glaciers or lush forests of other regions.
2. What changes in Shaana’s attitude towards tunnels are evident in her postcard from Goa, and what might have caused this change?
Answer: Shaana mentions she used to be afraid of tunnels but is no longer scared, indicating a shift from fear to comfort. Her repeated exposure to tunnels during train journeys likely helped her overcome this fear.
3. How does Shaana’s observation of less snow in Kashmir and more flooding in the Sundarbans reflect environmental changes?
Answer: Shaana’s observation of reduced snow in Kashmir’s glaciers suggests global warming, while increased flooding in the Sundarbans indicates rising sea levels. These changes highlight the environmental challenges faced by these regions.
4. How does Shaana’s use of language in her postcards convey her excitement and curiosity about the places she visits?
Answer: Shaana uses vivid descriptions like “wild and scary” for rafting and “amazing” for the Pamban bridge, reflecting her excitement. Her questions and expressions like “you won’t believe” show her curiosity about new landscapes and cultures.
5. What is the significance of the agarwood tree in Agartala, as described in the listening activity, and why is it culturally important?
Answer: Agarwood, formed when the tree is infected, is used for perfumes, incense, and carvings, making it economically and culturally significant in Agartala. Its mention in ancient texts and use in rituals underscores its deep-rooted importance in Tripura’s heritage.
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