MAK LABS — Std 5 EVS 1 Chapter 5 Family Values

1Fill in the blanks.

(a) Honesty is our ................. .

strength

(b) Everyone needs ............. in public life.

co-operation

(c) ............... has a special significance in our country.

Tolerance

(d) By developing a sense of equality, everyone gets to ............... .

learn and make progress

2Answer in one line.

(a) Who should make decisions regarding changes in our environment?

The government we elect makes decisions regarding public matters, and citizens can register their opinions and take part in the decision-making process.

(b) What is tolerance?

Respecting opinions which are different from our own is called tolerance or broadmindedness.

(c) What is gender equality?

Considering boys and girls to be equal without discrimination is called gender equality.

(d) What are the common needs of men and women?

Food, clothing, shelter, health and education are the common needs of men and women.

3Answer in short.

(a) How do you take part in the decision-making process in the family?

I take part in family decision-making by sharing my thoughts and suggestions with other family members. I listen to their opinions and discuss the matter with them before a decision is made.

This is a model answer. Write about how you actually take part in decision-making in your own family.

(b) How do we develop a sense of tolerance?

We develop tolerance by trying to understand the point of view of others instead of insisting that only our own point of view is correct. We should listen to others and respect opinions that are different from our own.

5. Family Values

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