Chapter 2 of 5
Syllabus
A Snake and Snake Charmer — Syllabus
Gujarat Board · Class 5 · Environment - Looking Around
What A Snake and Snake Charmer covers in Gujarat Board Class 5 Environment - Looking Around: 4 topics, for the 2026-27 session.
44 questions5 concepts
Interactive on Super Tutor
Studying A Snake and Snake Charmer? Get the full interactive chapter.
Quizzes, flashcards, AI doubt-solver and a step-by-step study plan — built for syllabus and more.
Free trial, no card needed.
4 Topics · Gujarat Board Class 5 Environment - Looking Around · 2026-27
Topics in A Snake and Snake Charmer
1
The Kalbeliya Community and Their Tradition
- Aryanath belongs to the Kalbeliya community, which is a tribal community.
- The Kalbeliya people are known for the art of snake charming — playing the 'been' to make snakes move.
- This tradition has been passed down through many generations — from great-grandparents to grandparents to parents to children.
2
Traditional Knowledge: Medicines and Snake Bites
- The Kalbeliya people made medicines from plants collected from forests.
- These medicines were used to treat people bitten by snakes and for other ailments.
- At that time, doctors and hospitals were far away, so people depended on these traditional healers.
3
Facts About Snakes
- Many kinds of snakes are found in India, but only FOUR types are poisonous.
- The four poisonous snakes found in India are: Cobra, Common Krait, Russell's Viper (Duboiya), and Saw-scaled Viper (Afai).
- A poisonous snake has two hollow teeth called fangs. When it bites, poison enters through these fangs.
4
Government Law and Its Impact on the Kalbeliya Community
- The government has made a law that no one can catch wild animals and keep them.
- This law was made because some people were killing animals and selling their skins at high prices, which is illegal.
- This law affected the Kalbeliya community's livelihood because they could no longer practice snake charming professionally.
Key Concepts
The Kalbeliya is a tribal communitySnake charming is the artIn IndiaSnakes play an important roleThe Kalbeliya people have passed down
Work through every topic in A Snake and Snake Charmer with notes and quizzes
Start This ChapterFrequently Asked Questions
What are the important topics in A Snake and Snake Charmer for Gujarat Board Class 5 Environment - Looking Around?
Key topics in A Snake and Snake Charmer include The Kalbeliya Community and Their Tradition, Traditional Knowledge: Medicines and Snake Bites, Facts About Snakes, Government Law and Its Impact on the Kalbeliya Community. Study these first, then practise questions on each for Class 5 exams.
How should I revise A Snake and Snake Charmer for Class 5 exams?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 44 practice questions on A Snake and Snake Charmer. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.
Sources & Official References
Content is aligned to the official syllabus. Refer to the board website for the latest curriculum.
More resources for A Snake and Snake Charmer
For serious students
Get the full A Snake and Snake Charmer chapter — start free.
Quizzes, flashcards, an AI doubt solver and a study plan for Gujarat Board Class 5 Environment - Looking Around. Free to start, no card needed.