NCERT Solutions for Class 5 EVS Chapter 6: Some Unique Places – Free PDF Download

Chapter 6 of Class 5 EVS, Our Wondrous World, Some Unique Places, follows Shanti’s family on an adventure through India’s diverse landscapes — islands, mangroves, the Western Ghats, and Northeast India.

Last Updated: August 27, 2026

NCERT Solutions for Class 5 EVS Chapter 6: Some Unique Places

What this chapter teaches.
The Andaman and Nicobar Islands in the Bay of Bengal, known for their unique marine life, coral reefs, and isolated communities like the North Sentinel Islanders; the Western Ghats, a mountain range along India’s western coast famous for its rich biodiversity; mangrove ecosystems — coastal forests that grow in salty water, such as the Sundarbans — and how they protect shorelines; and the unique cultures and traditions of Northeast India.

Find Out & Discuss (Textbook Questions)

In which sea are the Andaman and Nicobar Islands located? Name other islands you know.
The Andaman and Nicobar Islands lie in the Bay of Bengal. Other Indian islands include the Lakshadweep Islands (in the Arabian Sea) and Diu (off the Gujarat coast).

Why do you think some birds and animals are found only on these islands?
Because the islands have been isolated from the mainland for a long time by the surrounding sea, some species evolved separately and are found nowhere else (called endemic species) — their isolation also makes them especially vulnerable if their habitat is disturbed.

Why do you think life under the sea is just as important as life in the forests?
Because the ocean, like a forest, is a complete ecosystem supporting countless plants and animals, produces a large share of the world’s oxygen (through algae and plankton), regulates climate, and provides food and livelihood for millions of people.

How do coral reefs help fish and other sea creatures?
Coral reefs provide shelter, breeding grounds, and feeding areas for thousands of species of fish and other marine life, acting like an underwater “forest” or nursery for ocean life.

How do you think their knowledge might have helped the people of North Sentinel Island stay safe (e.g. during the 2004 tsunami)?
Their deep traditional knowledge of nature — reading changes in the sea, birds, and animal behaviour — is believed to have warned them of danger, allowing them to move to higher ground before the tsunami struck.

Why do you think it is important to take care of places like the Sundarbans?
The Sundarbans mangrove forest protects the coast from storms and erosion, is home to unique wildlife including the Royal Bengal Tiger, and supports the livelihoods of local fishing and honey-collecting communities — damaging it would harm both nature and people.

Activities

Activity 2 — Build a bird’s nest.
Using twigs, leaves, and soft materials like cotton or paper, children build a small nest, learning that a good nest needs to be sturdy, well-woven, and soft/insulated inside to protect eggs and chicks.

Activity 3 — Root bridge challenge.
Children try connecting two chairs using string or sticks to hold a small toy, modelling (on a small scale) how the living root bridges of Meghalaya are grown and woven from tree roots over many years to safely cross rivers.

Activity 4 — Local fruits and vegetables.
Children list the local names and varieties of a fruit or vegetable grown in their own state, showing how the same crop can have many regional names and varieties across India.

Let Us Reflect (End-of-Chapter Questions)

1. What surprised you the most about the places visited in this journey across India? Why? (Open-ended, personal.) Sample answer: the living root bridges of Meghalaya, because it is surprising that people can grow a bridge from tree roots instead of building one.
2. Which place would you like to visit the most and what would you do there? (Open-ended.) Sample answer: the Andaman Islands, to see coral reefs and marine life while snorkelling.
3. How is your region similar or different from one of the places in the story? (Open-ended, region-specific.) Students should compare their own region’s climate, landscape, or culture with one place from the chapter (islands, Western Ghats, Sundarbans, or Northeast India).
4. Match the following aquatic animals with their features. Answer guide (typical pairs): Dolphin → breathes air, intelligent mammal; Coral → tiny animals that build reef structures; Crab → hard shell, walks sideways; Turtle → lives both in water and on land, lays eggs on beaches.
5. What is special about mangroves? Mangroves are trees that can survive in salty coastal water, have special roots that trap silt and protect shorelines from erosion and storms, and provide a nursery habitat for many young fish and crabs.
6. How do people in different regions live in harmony with nature? Examples include the North Sentinelese reading natural signs to stay safe, Meghalaya’s communities growing living root bridges instead of cutting trees for wood, and Sundarbans communities practising sustainable fishing and honey collection that protects the mangrove forest.
7. Make a collage by pasting pictures depicting vibrant India. (Open-ended creative/craft activity — no single written answer; students paste images representing India’s diverse landscapes, people, and culture.)

Why This Chapter Matters

Exploring India’s unique landscapes builds appreciation for the country’s natural heritage and the importance of protecting these special ecosystems.

How to Use These Solutions

Look up pictures of the Andaman Islands, the Western Ghats, or Northeast India together to make these unique places feel real. Download the full chapter from our Class 5 EVS NCERT book page, or browse the Class 5 hub.

More on This Chapter

See also the Extra Questions and Revision Notes for this chapter.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where are the Andaman and Nicobar Islands located?
In the Bay of Bengal.

What is a mangrove forest?
A coastal forest that grows in salty water and protects shorelines.

What does the “Let Us Reflect” section of this chapter ask students to do?
It is the textbook’s own set of seven end-of-chapter reflection tasks — from comparing your region to places in the chapter, to matching aquatic animals with their features and understanding mangroves — answered in full above.

Written by Satish

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