Work in pairs. Recall the names of the states of our country which have 'Pradesh' in their names. Mention if it is in the North, East, Northeast, West, South or Centre of our country. Recall any special feature about each 'Pradesh'. Share your answers with your classmates and the teacher.
States with 'Pradesh' in their names include: (1) Himachal Pradesh – located in North; special feature: mountainous region, colourful birds, forests. (2) Arunachal Pradesh – located in Northeast; special feature: thick forests, treehouses, red pandas. (3) Andhra Pradesh – located in South; special feature: coastal areas, rich cultural heritage. (4) Madhya Pradesh – located in Centre; special feature: heart of India, wildlife sanctuaries. (5) Uttar Pradesh – located in North; special feature: Taj Mahal, holy cities like Varanasi.
Explanation
The chapter specifically mentions Himachal Pradesh and Arunachal Pradesh, noting that Shaana initially thought 'all the Pradesh states sat next to each other' but discovered they are in different parts of the country. This activity helps students learn about India's geography and the meaning of 'Pradesh' which means 'province' or 'region'.