Comprehensive and authentic solutions for DAV Class 3 Kid Wiz Unit 3: World Around. Master Indian hill stations, historical monuments, state capitals, abbreviations, geographical nicknames, national records (largest, smallest, highest), inspiring patriotic slogans, famous traditional sweets, and solved revision exercises.
Unit Overview: World Around
Core Topics Covered in Unit 3:
- Major Religions, Festivals, Regional Languages, and National Memorials.
- Scenic Hill Stations across the Himalayas and Nilgiri Hills.
- Famous Indian Monuments and their host cities and states.
- Map Search: Identifying states of India on the political map.
- Widely used Abbreviations (ATM, PIN, AMUL, RBI, CPU, CNG, DMRC).
- Geographical Nicknames of Indian states and cities.
- Superlatives of India: Largest, Smallest, Longest, Highest.
- Historical Slogans of India’s Freedom Movement.
- Regional Cuisines and Sweets of India.
1. Group Names: Heritage & Culture (Textbook Page 24)
| S.No. | Category / Description | Correct Answer |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Religion founded by Gautam Buddha | Buddhism |
| 2. | Joyful festival celebrated at the end of Holy Ramadan | Id-ul-Fitr |
| 3. | Vibrant spring harvest festival of Punjab | Baisakhi |
| 4. | Official classical language spoken in Karnataka | Kannada |
| 5. | Memorial of former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi in Delhi | Veer Bhumi |
| 6. | National festival celebrated on 2nd October | Gandhi Jayanti |
| 7. | Ancient historic fortress in New Delhi (Purana Qila) | Old Fort |
| 8. | Holy Char Dham temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu in Chamoli | Badrinath |
2. Puzzle It Out: Famous Hill Stations (Textbook Page 25)
| Clue / Description | State Located | Hill Station Name |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Tranquil hill retreat named after British Governor General | Himachal Pradesh | Dalhousie |
| 2. Capital city overlooking Mt. Kanchenjunga | Sikkim | Gangtok |
| 3. The “Queen of Hill Stations” nestled in Nilgiri mountains | Tamil Nadu | Ooty (Udhagamandalam) |
| 4. Scenic twin river valley renowned for apple orchards and snow | Himachal Pradesh | Kullu Manali |
| 5. World-famous tea garden hill station in North Bengal | West Bengal | Darjeeling |
| 6. Former summer capital of British India; capital of HP | Himachal Pradesh | Shimla |
3. Quiz Yourself: Monuments & Cities (Textbook Page 26)
| Monument | City | State |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Howrah Bridge (Rabindra Setu) | Kolkata | West Bengal |
| 2. Dal Lake | Srinagar | Jammu & Kashmir |
| 3. Kovalam Beach | Thiruvananthapuram | Kerala |
| 4. Marine Drive (Queen’s Necklace) | Mumbai | Maharashtra |
| 5. Anand Bhawan (Nehru Family Home) | Prayagraj (Allahabad) | Uttar Pradesh |
| 6. Victory Tower (Vijay Stambha) | Chittorgarh | Rajasthan |
4. Map Search: States of India (Textbook Page 27)
- Mineral-rich eastern state with Ranchi as capital → Jharkhand
- The central state known as the “Heart of India” → Madhya Pradesh
- Smallest state in India located along the Konkan coast → Goa
- Northeastern state famous for tea estates and one-horned rhinos → Assam
- Northern state renowned as Devbhoomi (Land of Gods) → Uttarakhand (Uttaranchal)
5. Commonly Used Abbreviations (Textbook Page 28)
| Abbreviation | Complete Full Form |
|---|---|
| 1. IAF | Indian Air Force |
| 2. WWW | World Wide Web |
| 3. ATM | Automated Teller Machine |
| 4. PIN | Postal Index Number |
| 5. AMUL | Anand Milk Union Limited |
| 6. RBI | Reserve Bank of India |
| 7. LS | Lok Sabha |
| 8. CPU | Central Processing Unit |
| 9. CNG | Compressed Natural Gas |
| 10. DMRC | Delhi Metro Rail Corporation |
6. Nicknames of Places (Textbook Page 29)
| Geographical Nickname | Actual Place / State Name |
|---|---|
| 1. Land of Five Rivers | Punjab |
| 2. Abode of Clouds | Meghalaya |
| 3. City of Lakes | Udaipur |
| 4. God’s Own Country | Kerala |
| 5. Paradise on Earth | Kashmir |
| 6. Tea Garden of the World | Assam |
| 7. Land of Temples | Tamil Nadu |
| 8. Land of Kings | Rajasthan |
7. Superlatives of India (Textbook Page 30)
| Superlative Category | Record Holder in India |
|---|---|
| Largest State by Area | Rajasthan |
| Smallest State by Area | Goa |
| Largest Freshwater Lake in Andhra Pradesh | Kolleru Lake |
| Largest Island Territory | Andaman & Nicobar Islands |
| Longest Flowing River in India | The Ganges (Ganga) |
| Oldest & Longest Historic Highway | Grand Trunk Road (GT Road) |
| Highest Straight Gravity Dam | Bhakra Nangal Dam |
8. Patriotic Slogans of India (Textbook Page 31)
| Famous Patriotic Slogan | Spoken By National Leader |
|---|---|
| “Swaraj is my birthright and I shall have it” | Bal Gangadhar Tilak |
| “Do or Die” (Karo ya Maro) | Mahatma Gandhi |
| “Give me blood, and I shall give you freedom” | Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose |
| “At the stroke of the midnight hour, when the world sleeps, India will awake to life and freedom” | Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru |
| “Inquilab Zindabad” (Long Live the Revolution) | Bhagat Singh |
| “Jai Jawan Jai Kisan” | Lal Bahadur Shastri |
9. Indian Tastes: Regional Delicacies (Textbook Page 32)
- Rich hung curd sweet flavored with cardamom and saffron (Maharashtra & Gujarat) → Shrikhand
- Traditional Kashmiri green tea brewed with saffron, cinnamon, and almonds → Kahwa
- Crisp puffed rice street food mixed with chutneys (Mumbai) → Bhelpuri
- Refreshing thick sweet curd drink of Punjab → Lassi
- Delicate Bengali dessert made from fresh cottage cheese (chhena) → Sandesh
- Crispy fermented crepe made of rice and lentils, served with sambar → Dosa
Test Your Wisdom: Solved Revision Exercise (Textbook Pages 36-37)
1. Identify the odd one out with reason:
- a. Goa → Goa is a state, while the other options listed are cities.
- b. Wular → Wular is a large freshwater lake, whereas the others are saltwater lagoons.
- c. Humayun’s Tomb → Commissioned by Empress Bega Begum, while Taj Mahal and Red Fort were built by Emperor Shah Jahan.
- d. Kohima → It is the state capital of Nagaland, whereas others are union territories.
- e. North-East → It represents a geographical region, while North, South, East, West are cardinal directions.
- f. Chandigarh → It is a Union Territory, while others are full Indian states.
- g. Pongal → It is a harvest thanksgiving festival of Tamil Nadu.
4. Match Famous Landmarks with Cities:
a. Gateway of India → Mumbai
b. Zakir Hussain Rose Garden → Chandigarh
c. Dal Lake with Shikaras → Srinagar (Kashmir)
d. Victoria Memorial → Kolkata
e. India Gate → New Delhi
5. Match Traditional Associations:
a. Tamil Nadu → Temples | b. Gujarat → Narmada | c. Udaipur → Lakes | d. Ancient sacred literature → Vedas
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q1: What is the full form of ATM?
Ans: ATM stands for Automated Teller Machine.
Q2: Which state is known as the Land of Five Rivers?
Ans: Punjab is known as the Land of Five Rivers (named after Sutlej, Beas, Ravi, Chenab, and Jhelum).