Class 5 Chapter 2 Human Migration sst DAV Public School

Here's a simplified version of the answers suitable for Class 5 DAV 

D. Answer briefly:

1. Migration means moving from one place to another to live or work.

2. Shifting agriculture is when farmers grow crops on a piece of land, then move to a new place when the soil becomes poor.

3. Two types of forced migration are:

i) Due to natural disasters

ii) Due to war or conflict

4. The Jhelum River caused floods in Kashmir in 2014.

5. Two things that changed old thinking are:

i) Education

ii) Modern communication (like phones, internet)

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E. Answer the following questions:

1. Three types of migration are:

Rural to urban – People move from villages to cities

Urban to rural – People move from cities to villages

International – People move to other countries

2. Migrants face these problems:

• No proper place to stay
• Hard to find a job
• New language or culture can be confusing

3. Migration brings happiness:

• A man gets a better job in the city and earns more money
• A girl moves to another country for studies and gets a good job

4. If I migrate to another city, I will:

• Pack my clothes and important things
• Find a place to stay before moving

5. During a disaster, people need:

• Safe places to live and doctors
• Food, clean water, and phones to contact others

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