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THE LEO ACADEMY OF EXCELLENCE SR. SEC. SCHOOL

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Anna Nagar, West Extn., Chennai - 101

PERIODIC ASSESSMENT - II

SOCIAL STUDIES

CLASS: 3
Duration: 2 hrs
Maximum Marks: 40
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I. Choose the correct answer.

(1×7=7)
1.Diwali is a ______ festival.
a) National
b) Religious✓
c) Harvest
d) School
2.Pongal is mainly celebrated as a ______ festival.
a) Religious
b) National
c) Harvest✓
d) Community
3.Who helps sick people?
a) Teacher
b) Doctor✓
c) Postman
d) Farmer
4.Respecting every worker is called ______
a) Working hard
b) Dignity of labour✓
c) Helping others
d) Honesty
5.Which of these national symbols is a symbol of elegance and beauty?
a) Mango
b) Lotus
c) Peacock✓
d) Rose
6.He framed the rules and laws for independent India.
a) Mahatma Gandhi
b) Jawaharlal Nehru
c) Subhas Chandra Bose
d) Dr BR Ambedkar✓
7.He was a scientist who became the 11th President of India.
a) Vikram Sarabhai
b) APJ Abdul Kalam✓
c) CV Raman
d) Homi Bhabha

II. Fill in the blanks.

(1×7=7)
a.Diwali and Eid are examples ofReligiousfestivals.
b.People like cleaners are calledCommunityhelpers.
c.Respecting all kinds of work showsDignityof labour.
d.Republic Day is celebrated as aNationalfestival.
e.Jawaharlal Nehruis the first prime minister of India.
f.We stand still while singing theNationalAnthem.
g.TheSaffroncolour on the national flag represents courage.

III. Look at the picture and answer.

(5)
[National Emblem]
a)Which national symbol is this?National emblem
b)What animals do you see in this symbol?Lion, Horse, Bull
c)Where do you see this symbol?Ashoka Pillar, Rupees
d)What does it represent?Power, Values

IV. Identify the following.

(1×6=6)
a.This festival is observed by flying kites.
Uttrayan
b.This religious festival is dedicated to the goddess Durga.
Navaratri
c.She was a freedom fighter and poet known as the Nightingale of India.
Sarojini Naidu
d.This flower represents purity and is one of our national symbols.
Lotus
e.This festival of lights celebrates the victory of good over evil.
Diwali
f.This community helper makes sure that vehicles follow the rules on roads.
Traffic Police

V. Answer the following questions.

(1×5=5)
a.Why is 15th August celebrated as Independence Day?
Because India got freedom from British rule on this day in 1947.
b.Why is every job important?
Every job provides different services for the well being of community and shows dignity of labour.
c.Why do we celebrate national days?
To honour freedom fighters and remember our freedom struggle.
d.Why are community helpers important for our neighbourhood?
They keep our neighbourhood clean, safe and provide helping hand.
e.Why should we respect the national flag?
Because it is our national symbol representing pride, unity and national identity.

VI. Read the passage and answer.

(1×5=5)
1.Read the passage and answer the questions:

On 15th August, everyone in the school gathered in the playground. The principal hoisted the national flag. All the teachers, students, driver, gardener and watchman stood in attention. They sang the national anthem together with pride and respect.

a)Which national festival is being celebrated?
Independence Day
b)How is it being celebrated?
By hoisting national flag and singing national anthem
c)Who participated in the celebrations?
Principal, teachers, students, driver, gardener, watchman
d)How did everyone sing the national anthem?
In attention
e)Why did they sing the national anthem?
For respect and honour

VII. Answer the following.

(5)
1.Name any one type of festival. (1 mark)
Religious festival (Diwali, Eid, Christmas) or National festival (Independence Day, Republic Day)
2.Write two ways you can help your community. (2 marks)
Keep neighbourhood clean and safe, help neighbours, respect everyone.
3.Name two national symbols and write one reason why they are important. (2 marks)
Lotus, Tiger, Peacock, National Flag - They represent our country's identity and pride.