Class 5 • The World Around Us • Life Around Us • Chapter 2 • Reprint 2026–27
Journey of a River: answer-first overview
This original companion connects a river from source to delta, tributaries, perennial and seasonal rivers, states and maps, dams, aquatic life, pollution, livelihoods and shared responsibility. It integrates scientific inquiry, social understanding, environmental care and everyday action.
Key learning
- a river from source to delta
- tributaries
- perennial and seasonal rivers
- states and maps
- dams
- aquatic life
- pollution
- livelihoods and shared responsibility
Core explanation
A tributary is a smaller river or stream that joins a larger river. A delta may form where deposited sediment builds land near the river mouth.
Observe and investigate
Trace one Indian river on a map. Mark its source region, two tributaries or places, and where it meets another water body.
Practice questions
- How is a tributary different from a distributary?
- Give one benefit and one possible impact of a dam.
- Why must communities upstream and downstream share responsibility?
Evidence checklist
- Separate an observation from an inference.
- Use a labelled diagram, map, table or timeline when it clarifies the answer.
- Compare more than one factor before reaching a conclusion.
- Follow safety, consent, privacy and environmental-care rules during activities.
Frequently asked questions
Is this Science, Social Science or EVS?
The current NCERT subject is The World Around Us, an integrated preparatory-stage area combining scientific, social and environmental learning. “EVS” is a useful search synonym, not the canonical book title.
Which book contains this chapter?
“Journey of a River” is Chapter 2 in Class 5 Our Wondrous World (code eeev1), Reprint 2026–27.
Are unit notes and projects extra chapters?
No. Unit openers, experiments, stories, maps, surveys, journals and projects remain embedded learning material within the ten numbered chapters.
Official sources
- NCERT official Chapter 2 PDF
- NCERT Our Wondrous World selector
- CIET Class 5 audio-book index — the English book is not currently listed there.
Source-checked against publication 0535 and the 2026–27 reprint. No unsupported English audio route is claimed. Legacy Looking Around chapters are excluded.