Chapter 7 of 12
Chapter 7: Clothes for Different Seasons
Cotton in Summer, Woolen in Winter, Raincoats in Monsoon | CBSE Session 2026ā27
Core Pedagogical Competencies & Concepts
- Need for Clothes (Weather, Dust, Insect Bites)
- Seasonal Clothing (Summer, Winter, Rainy)
- Fibers: Natural (Cotton, Wool, Silk) vs Synthetic
- Uniforms and Traditional Attire
All Textbook Exercises & In-Text Tasks (15 Questions)
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Q1
Think and Tell
Why do we wear clothes? State three reasons.
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Step-by-Step Solution & Working
We wear clothes to:
1. Protect our body from severe heat, cold winds, and rain.
2. Protect our skin from dust, dirt, and insect bites.
3. Look neat, smart, and presentable.
CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme
Protection from weather elements
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Protection from dust and insects
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Neat and smart appearance
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Q2
Summer Clothing
What type of clothes do we wear in summer, and why?
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Step-by-Step Solution & Working
In summer, we wear light-colored, loose cotton clothes. Cotton clothes absorb sweat and allow air to circulate freely, keeping our body cool and comfortable.
CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme
Light-colored cotton clothes
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Sweat absorption and cooling reason
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Q3
Winter Clothing
Where do we get wool from, and what clothes do we make from it?
[2 Marks]
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Step-by-Step Solution & Working
We get wool from the soft fleece (hair) of sheep, goats, and camels. We knit sweaters, cardigans, mufflers, shawls, and woolen caps from it.
CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme
Source: sheep/goat fleece
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Examples: sweaters, caps, shawls
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Q4
Monsoon Protection
Name two items we use to stay dry when it rains heavily.
[2 Marks]
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Step-by-Step Solution & Working
Two items used in monsoon:
1. Raincoat with a hood
2. Umbrella (and rubber gumboots).
CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme
Raincoat and umbrella/gumboots
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Q5
Silk Clothes
Where does silk come from, and when do people usually wear silk clothes?
[2 Marks]
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Step-by-Step Solution & Working
Silk comes from the cocoon spun by the silkworm insect. Silk is smooth and shiny, so people usually wear silk sarees and kurtas during festivals, weddings, and special celebrations.
CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme
Silkworm cocoon source
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Festivals/weddings use
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Q6
Uniforms in Daily Life
What is a uniform? Name three professionals who wear special uniforms.
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Step-by-Step Solution & Working
A uniform is a special set of identical clothes worn by members of an organization, school, or profession.
Professionals who wear uniforms:
1. Doctors and Nurses (white coats)
2. Police officers (khaki uniform)
3. Pilots and Firefighters (or school students).
CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme
Uniform definition
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Two valid professionals with uniform description
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Q7
Natural vs Synthetic Fibers
What are natural fibers and synthetic fibers? Give one example of each.
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Step-by-Step Solution & Working
ā¢ Natural Fibers: Obtained from plants or animals (e.g., Cotton from cotton plant, Wool from sheep).
ā¢ Synthetic Fibers: Man-made fibers produced in factories from chemicals (e.g., Nylon, Polyester).
CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme
Natural fiber with example
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Synthetic fiber with example
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Q8
Match the Following
Match the season with the appropriate cloth/item:
(a) Summer -> (i) Woolen gloves
(b) Winter -> (ii) Cotton frock
(c) Rainy -> (iii) Silk sherwani
(d) Wedding -> (iv) Waterproof gumboots
[2 Marks]
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Step-by-Step Solution & Working
(a) Summer -> (ii) Cotton frock
(b) Winter -> (i) Woolen gloves
(c) Rainy -> (iv) Waterproof gumboots
(d) Wedding -> (iii) Silk sherwani.
CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme
All 4 correct matches
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Q9
True or False
State True or False:
(a) Cotton grows inside pods on cotton plants.
(b) Dark-colored clothes keep us cool in hot summer months.
(c) We should always wear clean and well-ironed clothes.
[3 Marks]
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Step-by-Step Solution & Working
(a) True
(b) False (Dark clothes absorb heat; light clothes keep us cool)
(c) True.
CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme
1 mark per correct statement
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Q10
Fill in the Blanks
Fill in the blanks:
(a) Wool keeps our body ________ (cool / warm) in winter.
(b) Raincoats are made of ________ (waterproof / cotton) material.
(c) We get silk thread from the ________ (silkworm / spider).
[3 Marks]
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Step-by-Step Solution & Working
(a) warm
(b) waterproof
(c) silkworm.
CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme
1 mark per correct blank
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Q11
Care of Clothes
How should we care for our clothes so they last longer?
[3 Marks]
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Step-by-Step Solution & Working
We should:
1. Wash dirty clothes regularly with soap or detergent.
2. Dry them in gentle sunlight and iron them properly.
3. Keep woolens with neem leaves or mothballs to protect them from insects.
CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme
Washing and drying
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Ironing
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Protecting woolens with mothballs
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Q12
Leather Products
What items of clothing are made of leather, and why should cruelty to animals for leather be avoided?
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Step-by-Step Solution & Working
Shoes, belts, and jackets are often made from leather. We should avoid cruelty and use eco-friendly faux leather so animals are not killed for fashion.
CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme
Shoes/belts/jackets
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Ethical concern against animal killing
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Q13
Traditional Costumes
Name two traditional dresses worn in different states of India.
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Step-by-Step Solution & Working
1. Saree and Kurta-Pajama (widely across India)
2. Ghagra-Choli (in Rajasthan and Gujarat) or Phiran (in Kashmir).
CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme
Two traditional dresses with state context
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Q14
Weaving and Tailoring
What does a weaver do, and what does a tailor do?
[2 Marks]
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Step-by-Step Solution & Working
ā¢ Weaver: Weaves yarn/thread into cloth on a loom.
ā¢ Tailor: Cuts and stitches the woven cloth into shirts, frocks, and trousers using a sewing machine.
CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme
Weaver's role
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Tailor's role
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Q15
Good Manners & Hygiene
Why should we change our socks and undergarments every day?
[1 Marks]
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Step-by-Step Solution & Working
Socks and undergarments absorb sweat and body odor; changing them daily prevents fungal infections, rashes, and bad smell.
CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme
Prevents infection, rashes, and odor
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š NEP 2020 Competency-Based Case Study
Practical Application Task
Analytical Task: Why did Rohan's mother insist on woolen clothes, and what would happen if he went out in summer clothes during winter?
Evaluation & Model Answer:
Mother insisted on woolen clothes because wool traps air between its fibers, which prevents body heat from escaping and keeps the body warm. If Rohan went out in thin cotton clothes, he would feel extreme cold, shiver, and could catch a severe chill, cough, or fever.
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