What surprised you the most about the places visited in this journey across India? Why?
Students may be surprised by various aspects discovered during the journey across India.
The living root bridges in Northeast India are made from tree roots that become strong enough to walk on.
The fact that corals are tiny animals that build colourful reefs is a fascinating discovery.
The people of North Sentinel Island live like ancient hunter-gatherers and survived the tsunami using traditional knowledge.
The existence of over 200 types of mangoes in the Western Ghats showcases incredible biodiversity.
The special breathing roots of mangroves help them survive in salty water.
Each unique place has special features not found elsewhere.
Explanation
The chapter takes students on a journey through unique places including the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Sundarbans, Northeast India, and Western Ghats, highlighting special features of each region that would surprise and interest students.
Solution Steps
Living root bridges in Northeast India made from tree roots that become strong enough to walk on
Corals are tiny animals that build colourful reefs
People of North Sentinel Island live like ancient hunter-gatherers and survived the tsunami using traditional knowledge
Over 200 types of mangoes exist in the Western Ghats
Mangroves have special breathing roots that help them survive in salty water
Each unique place has special features not found elsewhere