STD 3 EVS Historical Monuments Complete Textbook Solutions
9.Historical Monuments
STD 3 EVS
Chapter 9 โ Historical Monuments
Textbook Question Answers (Digest Format)
Think
Q.1) What new activities can you do during your holidays?
Answer:
During the holidays, we can:
- Visit historical places such as forts, caves and museums.
- Make a scrapbook or chart using photographs of places visited.
- Read books about great leaders and historical monuments.
- Draw and colour historical places.
- Learn about the history of our state and country.
Try This
Q.1) Make a chart of photographs of the historical places that you have visited. Display your chart in the classroom exhibition.
Answer:
Example Chart
| Historical Place | Importance |
| Shivneri Fort | Birthplace of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj |
| Raigad Fort | Capital of Swarajya and Coronation Place of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj |
| Ajanta and Ellora Caves | Famous rock-cut caves and UNESCO World Heritage Sites |
| Gateway of India | Famous historical monument in Mumbai |
Tell Us!
Q.1) Briefly explain about any historical place you have visited.
Answer:
I visited Raigad Fort. It is a famous fort in Maharashtra and was the capital of Swarajya. The coronation of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj took place here. His samadhi is also located on the fort. We can reach the fort by ropeway. I learned many interesting facts about our history during my visit.
Q.2) What care should we take when we visit a historical place?
Answer:
When we visit a historical place, we should:
- Never write or scratch on the walls.
- Do not throw garbage.
- Do not damage statues or old structures.
- Follow all rules and instructions.
- Keep the surroundings neat and clean.
- Respect and protect our heritage.
Q.3) Find information about the forts in Maharashtra included in the UNESCO World Heritage List and discuss it in the class.
Answer:
Some important forts included in the Maratha Military Landscapes are:
- Raigad Fort
- Rajgad Fort
- Pratapgad Fort
- Vijaydurg Fort
- Suvarnadurg Fort
- Panhala Fort
- Shivneri Fort
- Lohgad Fort
- Salher Fort
- Khanderi Fort
These forts show the excellent military planning and architecture of the Maratha Empire.
Exercise
Q.1) Complete the Concept Map.
(a) Shivneri Fort
Answer:
- Water tanks
- Temple of Goddess Shivai
- Strong fort walls
- Watchtowers
- Caves
(b) Sindhudurg Fort
Answer:
- Sea Fort
- Built by Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj
- Located in the Arabian Sea near Malvan
(c) Raigad Fort
Answer:
- Capital of Swarajya
- Coronation of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj
- Samadhi of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj
- Ropeway facility
Q.2) Match the following.
| Group A | Group B |
| Ramtek Temple | Nagpur |
| Birthplace of Rajmata Jijau | Sindkhed Raja |
| Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Museum | Senapati Bapat Road, Pune |
Q.3) Write the correct answers.
(a) Name the university named after Savitribai Phule.
Answer:
Savitribai Phule Pune University
(b) Where are school textbooks prepared?
Answer:
Balbharati (Maharashtra State Bureau of Textbook Production and Curriculum Research)
Q.4) Correct the following statements.
(a) Sindhudurg is a hill fort.
Answer:
Sindhudurg is a sea fort.
(b) We have to use a ropeway to reach Shivneri Fort.
Answer:
We have to use a ropeway to reach Raigad Fort.
Q.5) What care should we take at historical places?
Answer:
- Do not write on walls.
- Do not throw garbage.
- Follow all rules.
- Protect monuments from damage.
- Respect our historical heritage.
Activities
Activity 1: Visit a historical place in your area and write about it.
Answer (Example โ Gateway of India)
Gateway of India is a famous historical monument in Mumbai. It was built in 1924. It stands on the shore of the Arabian Sea and attracts many tourists. It is an important symbol of Mumbai and India’s history.
Activity 2: Collect pictures of forts and paste them in your scrapbook.
Answer:
Paste pictures of:
- Raigad Fort
- Shivneri Fort
- Sindhudurg Fort
- Pratapgad Fort
Write two or three lines about each fort.
Activity 3: QR Code Activity
Answer:
Read the story of Mahatma Jyotirao Phule from the magazine ‘Kishor’ using the QR code. Mahatma Phule worked for social reform and women’s education. Along with Savitribai Phule, he started the first school for girls in Pune.
Additional Important Question Answers
Q.1) What is a historical monument?
Answer:
A historical monument is an old building, fort, temple, cave or structure that tells us about the history and culture of our country.
Q.2) Why should we protect historical monuments?
Answer:
We should protect historical monuments because they are part of our heritage and help us learn about our history and culture.
Q.3) Which fort is the birthplace of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj?
Answer:
Shivneri Fort is the birthplace of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.
Q.4) Which fort was the capital of Swarajya?
Answer:
Raigad Fort was the capital of Swarajya.
Q.5) Which fort is a sea fort?
Answer:
Sindhudurg Fort is a famous sea fort.
Q.6) Who built Sindhudurg Fort?
Answer:
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj built Sindhudurg Fort.
Q.7) Where is Ramtek Temple located?
Answer:
Ramtek Temple is located in Nagpur.
Q.8) Where is the birthplace of Rajmata Jijau?
Answer:
The birthplace of Rajmata Jijau is Sindkhed Raja.
Q.9) Where is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Museum located?
Answer:
Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Museum is located on Senapati Bapat Road, Pune.
Q.10) What is the importance of Raigad Fort?
Answer:
Raigad Fort was the capital of Swarajya. The coronation of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj took place here, and his samadhi is also located on the fort.
Q.11) Name any four famous forts in Maharashtra.
Answer:
- Raigad Fort
- Shivneri Fort
- Pratapgad Fort
- Sindhudurg Fort
Q.12) What should we not do at historical monuments?
Answer:
We should not:
- Write on walls.
- Damage monuments.
- Throw garbage.
- Remove stones or objects.
- Break or spoil historical structures.
Key Points to Remember
- Historical monuments help us understand our country’s history.
- Shivneri is the birthplace of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.
- Raigad was the capital of Swarajya.
- Sindhudurg is a famous sea fort built by Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.
- Historical monuments should always be kept clean and protected.
- We should respect and preserve our cultural heritage for future generations.