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What did Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla notice about Earth from space?

He noticed that the Earth looks completely one and no borders are visible from the outside.
He felt that no separate states or countries exist when looking at our planet from space.
For example he shared that we are all part of humanity and the Earth is our one shared home.

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Who was Wing Commander Rakesh Sharma and what was his famous reply?

He was the first Indian astronaut to see the Earth from space.
When asked how India looked from above he famously replied Saare Jahaan Se Achcha.
This means he found India to be the best in the entire world from his view in space.

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Why can we not see our city or village from high up in space?

From high up in space the Earth looks very tiny and small details are lost to the eye.
We can only see the broad shapes of land masses and the large seas on the planet.
For example even a big city like Delhi would not be visible as a distinct detail from far away.

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What is a DIGIPIN and how does it help people?

A DIGIPIN is a 10-character digital code that acts as a digital version of your physical address.
It gives every small place in India a special tag that is easy to identify.
It helps postmen and ambulance drivers find locations much faster in both cities and villages.

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Explain the statement that nature has no boundaries.

This means that natural elements like air and water do not stop at country borders.
Animals and seeds move freely across the world without needing passports or permissions.
For example clouds formed over one country can easily travel and rain over a different country.

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Which four major world religions were born in India?

India is the birthplace of Hinduism which is one of the oldest religions in the world.
Buddhism and Jainism also started in India and spread to many other countries.
Sikhism is the fourth major religion mentioned in the text that originated on Indian soil.

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How do Rosy Starlings help farmers in India?

These birds fly to India during the winter and feed on insects like locusts and grasshoppers.
By eating these insects they act as a natural way to control pests that damage crops.
For example a group of these birds can protect a farmer's field by eating up the grasshoppers.

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What is Ayurveda and when was it developed?

Ayurveda is one of the oldest forms of medicine used to keep the body and mind healthy.
It was developed in India more than 3,000 years ago.
It is still used today as a way to live in harmony with nature and stay fit.

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How did the idea of Zero from India help the world?

The concept of Zero as a number was first written down in India.
This idea of nothingness helped people understand and solve complex mathematics much better.
For example mathematicians everywhere now use Zero to calculate large numbers easily.

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Why did ancient traders call Indian spices Black Gold?

Traders from other countries valued Indian spices like pepper and cardamom very highly.
They were called Black Gold because they were as precious and sought after as actual gold.
For example traders would travel thousands of miles just to buy these spices from India.

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What is the significance of June 21 in the context of Yoga?

The United Nations declared June 21 as the International Day of Yoga in 2014.
On this day millions of people across almost every country do yoga together.
This shows how a practice that began in India is now loved and celebrated all over the world.

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How did chillies first reach Indian kitchens?

Chillies were originally found only in South America and were not known in India.
Portuguese traders brought chilli plants from South America to India about 400 to 500 years ago.
The plants liked the Indian soil and climate and eventually became a part of every kitchen.

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What did Indians use to spice up their food before chillies arrived?

Long ago Indian food did not have any red or green chillies in it.
People used black pepper to add heat and spice to their various recipes.
Even today some traditional dishes use black pepper instead of red chilli powder.

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Chapter 10: Earth—Our Shared Home | Short Questions

What did Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla notice about Earth from space?

Who was Wing Commander Rakesh Sharma and what was his famous reply?

Why can we not see our city or village from high up in space?

What is a DIGIPIN and how does it help people?

Explain the statement that nature has no boundaries.

Which four major world religions were born in India?

How do Rosy Starlings help farmers in India?

What is Ayurveda and when was it developed?

How did the idea of Zero from India help the world?

Why did ancient traders call Indian spices Black Gold?

What is the significance of June 21 in the context of Yoga?

How did chillies first reach Indian kitchens?

What did Indians use to spice up their food before chillies arrived?

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