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1. Biotic environment includes

(A). producers

(B). consumers

(C). decomposers

(D). all the above

Right Answer: D

2. Decomposers include

(A). bacteria

(B). fungi

(C). both

(D). animals

Right Answer: C

3. Abiotic environment does not include

(A). air

(B). water

(C). soil

(D). plants

Right Answer: D

4. Vermicomposting is done by

(A). fungus

(B). bacteria

(C). worms

(D). animals

Right Answer: C

5. The group of organisms which convert light into food are called

(A). autotrophs

(B). heterotrophs

(C). decomposers

(D). omnivores

Right Answer: A

6. Which one the following is not biodegradable?

(A). vegetables

(B). fruits

(C). earthworm

(D). aluminium foil

Right Answer: D

7. Animal(s) which is/are active at night.

(A). owl

(B). rat

(C). cockroach

(D). all the above

Right Answer: D

8. An animal that can tolerate the heat of the desert is

(A). rats

(B). camel

(C). cow

(D). lion

Right Answer: B

9. Air pollution is caused by

(A). Insecticides

(B). Sewage

(C). Smoke

(D). Loud speakers

Right Answer: C

10. If waste materials contaminate the source of drinking water which of the following diseases will spread?

(A). Scurvy

(B). Typhoid

(C). Malaria

(D). Anaemia

Right Answer: B

11. In our country the Van Mahotsav Day is observed on

(A). Second of October

(B). First of December

(C). Tenth of August

(D). First of July

Right Answer: D

12. Which of the following wastes cannot be decomposed by bacteria to form compost?

(A). Kitchen wastes

(B). Plastic and polythene bags

(C). dead plants

(D). bodies of insects living in the soil

Right Answer: B

13. Which of the following problems is not created by noise pollution ?

(A). Diarrhoea

(B). Hypertension

(C). Deafness

(D). Irritation

Right Answer: A

14. Plants are green because of the presence of a pigment called:

(A). glucose

(B). nitrogen

(C). chlorophyll

(D). oxygen

Right Answer: C

15. Air is composed of gases, water vapours and

(A). dust particles

(B). rainfall

(C). snowfall

(D). light

Right Answer: A

16. Medicine of quinine is provided by

(A). Eucalyptus plant

(B). aconite plant

(C). cinchona plant

(D). money plant

Right Answer: C

17. Chief source of energy in environment is

(A). fire

(B). moon

(C). sun

(D). stars

Right Answer: C

18. When trees are cut, amount of oxygen

(A). decreases
and
(B). increases

(C). both
(D). remains same

Right Answer: A

19. Process through which plants reproduce:

(A). Eating

(B). Evaporation

(C). Pollination

(D). Condensation

Right Answer: C

20. 71% of earth surface is covered with:

(A). land

(B). air

(C). water

(D). coal

Right Answer: C

21. Marconi invented the radio with the help of the invention made by

(A). Vikram (a) Sarabhai

(B). Jagadish Chandra Bose

(C). Charles Babbage

(D). Pascal

Right Answer: B

22. Identify the wrong pair with reference to milching animals

(A). Gir, Sindhi

(B). Jersey, Caronswiss

(C). Gir, Murrah

(D). Sindhi, Jersey

Right Answer: C

23. A typical example of visual, non-project 3 –D aid is

(A). Realia

(B). Television

(C). OHP

(D). Radio

Right Answer: A

24. Which of the following is the odd criterion of a good test

(A). Objectivity

(B). Acceptability

(C). Reliability

(D). Clarity

Right Answer: A

25. The philosophy behind the project method is

(A). naturalism

(B). idealism

(C). constructivism

(D). Pragmatism

Right Answer: D

26. Melagiri hills is situated in the district of

(A). Krishnagiri

(B). Erode

(C). Dindigul

(D). Coimbatore

Right Answer: A

27. Mamallapuram and chengalpattu are famous for which work

(A). Weaving of silk

(B). Soap stone carving

(C). Red and black pottery

(D). Granite carving

Right Answer: B

28. A student after receiving the content of a subject is able to analyse the content. The behavioural change belongs to the domain/s

(A). cognitive and affective

(B). cognitive only

(C). affective and psychomotor

(D). affective only

Right Answer:

29. “Lesson plan is the outline of the important pointsof a lesson arranged in order in which they are to be presented to the students by the teacher”. This definition is of

(A). International Dictionary of Education

(B). Lester (B) Stands

(C). W. M. Ryburn

(D). Bining and Bining

Right Answer:

30. Which chart is used to present the growth of a family right from their ancestors

(A). Flowchart

(B). Tablechart

(C). Treechart

(D). Timechart

Right Answer: C

31. A child is suffering from bleeding gums and loosening of teeth. The names of the disease and the vitamin that is deficient are

(A). Scurvy, Vitamin C

(B). Haemorrhage, Vitamin K

(C). Rickets, Vitamin D

(D). Pellagra, Vitamin B5

Right Answer: A

32. The part where cones are densely packed within the right eye is

(A). sclerotic coat

(B). choroid coat

(C). lens

(D). fovea

Right Answer: B

33. A student of IVth class placed certain things in a first aid box. Find the odd man out

(A). foreceps

(B). sodium chloride

(C). syringe

(D). pair of scissors

Right Answer: C

34. The plant that has the best air purifying capacity in the world is

(A). valisneria

(B). bamboo

(C). palm

(D). jatropha

Right Answer: B

35. A man is riding a bicycle. The motion(s) observed is(are)

(A). only linear motion

(B). only circular motion

(C). oscillatory and circular motions

(D). linear and circular motions

Right Answer: D

36. The permanent employee of the village Panchayat is the

(A). President of the Panchayat

(B). Vice President of the Panchayat

(C). senior most citizen of the Panchayat

(D). Secretary of the Panchayat

Right Answer: D

37. If a person wants to cross the road where there is no zebra – cross, he has to

(A). look to his right and cross the road

(B). first look to his right, then left and then right again and cross the road

(C). look to his left and cross the road

(D). first look to his right, then left and cross the roa(D)

Right Answer: B

38. The wheel (chakra) on our National flag has the colour and the number of spokes respectively are

(A). Navy blue, 24

(B). Royal blue, 24

(C). Peacock blue, 22

(D). Cyan, 22

Right Answer: A

39. Bow and arrow was the emblem of which kingdom

(A). Cholas

(B). Chalukyas

(C). Cheras

(D). Pandyas

Right Answer: C

40. The traveler who came to India through the Kashmir valley during the reign of Harshavardhana was

(A). Fa – Hien

(B). Hieun – Tsang

(C). Ibn Batuta

(D). Megasthenes

Right Answer: B

41. Double fertilization occurs only in

(A). salamander

(B). fresh water fishes

(C). all seed producing flowers

(D). aquatic plants

Right Answer: A

42. The importance of the year 1983 with reference to wildlife is

(A). Indian Board for wildlife was formed

(B). National wildlife Action plan was introduced

(C). Wildlife Protection Act came into force

(D). Establishment of National Parks by the Government of India

Right Answer: B

43. The exotic variety of honeybee is

(A). Apis dorsata

(B). Apis florae

(C). Apis indica

(D). Apis adamsoni

Right Answer: D

44. Which one of the following is not true in respect of water

(A). Water in the aquifers is not useful to human beings

(B). Most of the fresh water reaches to the ocean through rivers

(C). The moisture in the soil indicates the presence of water

(D). Precipitation in the form of rain or snow provides fresh water to our earth.

Right Answer: A

45. While burning the fuels the pollutant that reacts with Hemoglobin and makes the man leading to death is

(A). SO2

(B). O3

(C). CO

(D). CH4

Right Answer: C

46. Identify the correct match in respect of major plates and smaller plates of pangaca respectively

(A). Antarctica - North America

(B). South America - Africa

(C). Australian - Arabian

(D). Eurasia – Pacific

Right Answer: C

47. Equal day and equal night happen on which of the following days

(A). March 21st, September 23rd

(B). May 18th, December 20th

(C). January 14th, June 16th

(D). June 20th, December 28th

Right Answer: A

48. The trees that are found in the forests where thereis 100 cm of rainfall are

(A). cedar and oak

(B). sal and teak

(C). pine and walnut

(D). babul and Palmyra

Right Answer: B

49. The metal, first used by human beings and the Indian State where it is found in plenty are

(A). Iron, Orissa

(B). Copper, Andhra Pradesh

(C). Iron, Madhya Pradesh

(D). Copper, Rajasthan

Right Answer: D

50. As per which Article, the president of India is empowered to declare financial emergency

(A). Article 352

(B). Article 356

(C). Article 360

(D). Article 63

Right Answer: C

51. Examine the following:

(1) The tip of the tongue-sweet taste

(2) The black of the tongue-sour taste

(3) The edges of the tongue-bitter taste

(4) The middle of the tongue-salty taste

Identify the correct pairs:

(A). A, C

(B). B, D

(C). B, C

(D). A, D

Right Answer: D

52. The first-aid kit in a classroom contains tartaric acid, iodine, antiseptic lotion and potassium permanganate. The item/items you use to give first-aid to the victim of scorpion bite is/are……

(A). Iodine

(B). Potassium permanganate or tartaric acid

(C). Antiseptic lotion

(D). Antiseptic lotion and iodine

Right Answer: B

53. The number of players and extra players present in a kabaddi team respectively are……

(A). 5, 2

(B). 6, 4

(C). 7, 5

(D). 8, 2

Right Answer: C

54. Examples for pollination by water and pollination by wind respectively are………

(A). Hydrilla, Maize

(B). Wheat, Vallisneria

(C). Drosera, Paddy

(D). Eichornia Pistia

Right Answer: A

55. Skeleton of a man: bones: : skeleton of leaf:….

(A). Chlorophyll

(B). Veins

(C). Xylem

(D). Stomata

Right Answer: B

56. A farmer collected ‘sword suckers’ to grow in is field. The crop is……..

(A). Potato

(B). Turmeric

(C). Plantain

(D). Sweet Potato

Right Answer: C

57. The skin disease caused due to vitamin deficiency is…….

(A). Pellagra

(B). Eczema

(C). Acne

(D). Measles

Right Answer: A

58. A farmer has a field with sand soil in coastal region. Suggest a suitable crop which can be grown in his field.

(A). Turmeric

(B). Sugarcane

(C). Chillies

(D). Casuarina

Right Answer: D

59. A person wishes to stay in a forest and study the life of wild animals. The type of the house he has to live in is……..

(A). A tent house

(B). A mud house

(C). A stilt house

(D). A hut

Right Answer: C

60. The abundant presence of these plants decreases the nitrogen percentage in the air.

(A). Leguminous plants

(B). Plantains

(C). Water Hyacinth

(D). Coconut

Right Answer: A

61. The gas that destroys chlorophyll in plant leaves is…..

(A). CO2

(B). SO3

(C). H2S

(D). SO2

Right Answer: D

62. Pick up the wrong statement with reference to water.

(A). It is not an element.

(B). It is a good conductor of electricity.

(C). 2H2 + O2 2H2O.

(D). It has a constant ratio of hydrogen and oxygen.

Right Answer: B

63. Examine the following statements.

(i) Need not clean toilet daily.

(ii) White washing of a house to be taken up periodically.

(iii) Store the garbage in the dustbin only forever.

(iv) Water and food vessels must be covered with lids.

Identify the correct responses from the following options.

(A). (i), (iii)

(B). (i), (iv)

(C). (ii), (iv)

(D). (iii), (iv)

Right Answer: C

64. Latitudes and longitudes on a globe are ….

(A). Latitudes are horizontal imaginary lines and longitudes are vertical imaginary lines.

(B). Latitudes are vertical imaginary lines and longitudes are horizontal imaginary lines.

(C). both latitudes and longitudes are vertical imaginary lines.

(D). None of these

Right Answer: A

65. ‘Gramasabha’ means…………

(A). It is a meeting in which the sarpanch and all ward members participate

(B). It is a meeting headed by the sarpanch in which all the people of a village attend.

(C). It is a meeting of sarpanch and the upasarpanch with village secretary and other employees of the grama panchayat.

(D). It is a meeting headed by the sarpanch in which all ward members, youth associations and caste heads attend.

Right Answer: B

66. ‘Shravanbelagola’, and ‘Mahabali-puram’, the historical places are located respectively in these states.

(A). Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu

(B). Kerala, Karnataka

(C). Tamil Nadu, Karnataka

(D). Karnataka, Tamil Nadu

Right Answer: D

68. Read the following and identify the correct pair:

(A). Kuchipudi-Tamil Nadu

B, C

(B). Bhangra-Punjab

A, C

(C). Bharatanatyam-Andhra Pradesh

A, B

(D). B only

Right Answer: D

69. Eastern and western ghats of peninsular plateau meet here.

(A). Seshachala hills

(B). Nallamala mountains

(C). Nilgiri mountains

(D). Papi hills

Right Answer: C

70. The hot deserts are situated between these latitudes on either side of the equator.

(A). 150 – 300

(B). 300-450

(C). 50-150

(D). 00-50

Right Answer: A

71. Health, revenue, fire services and education belong to this category.

(A). All are ordinary services.

(B). All are emergency services.

(C). Health and fire services are emergency services, revenue and education services are ordinary services.

(D). Health and fire services are ordinary services, revenue and education services are emergency services.

Right Answer: C

72. The popular names of Gopal Krishan Gokhale and Dadabhai Naoroji respectively are……

(A). Iron man, Punjab Kesari

(B). Grand old man of India, Iron man

(C). Punjab Kesari, Socrates of Maharashtra

(D). Socrates of Maharashtra, Grand old man of India

Right Answer: D

73. This is not an organ of the United Nations Organization.

(A). The Secretariat

(B). The General Assembly

(C). The World Health Organization

(D). The International Court of Justice

Right Answer: C

74. Examine the following and identify the mismatch:

(A). Mud house – Rajasthan

C only

(B). Igloo – Lake

B only

(C). Sky scraper – Big city

A only

(D). C and A

Right Answer: B

75. The product of science is indicated by………

(A). The scientific method of inquiry

(B). Accumulated and systematized body of knowledge

(C). The scientific attitude

(D). Gathering of data

Right Answer: A

76. Most important initial step towards achievement of an aim is…

(A). Skill

(B). Ability

(C). Objective

(D). Goal

Right Answer: C

77. The method that helps in developing manipulative skills among the students is ……..

(A). Lecture method

(B). Historical method

(C). Laboratory method

(D). Lecture cum demonstration method

Right Answer:

78. The arrangements that shows the creatures living on the land is…….

(A). Aquarium

(B). Terrarium

(C). Herbarium

(D). Vivarium

Right Answer: B

79. The plan meant for evaluating the learning outcomes of the students in the classroom is called…….

(A). Unit Plan

(B). Subject Plan

(C). Lesson Plan

(D). Year Plan

Right Answer: C

80. The evaluation that is used for grading purpose is called….

(A). Formative evaluation

(B). Summative evaluation

(C). Diagnostic evaluation

(D). Grading evaluation

Right Answer: B

81. In which one of the following groups are the words intimately related ?

(A). Mosquito , Dengue , Iron , Jaggery

(B). Mosquito , Malaria , Anaemia , Iron

(C). Iron , Malaria, Anaemia, Blood

(D). Iron , Haemoglobin, Anaemia, Amla

Right Answer: D

82. Arti noticed the following precautions related to prevention of spread of a disease on a poster

1) Do not let water collect around you

2) Keep water pots, coolers and tanks clean

3) Spray oil if water has collected at some place

4) Use nets to protect yourself

The poster is aimed at creating awareness about the spread of

(A). typhoid and cholera

(B). Dengue and Japanese Encephalitis

(C). Small pox and Malaria

(D). Dengue and eye flu

Right Answer: B

83. Study the venn diagram given below :

animals that live on land

animals that live in water

animals that lay eggs

which of the following animals lives in all of these areas

(A). Fish

(B). Crocodile

(C). Eel

(D). Shark

Right Answer: B

84. Anjali's friend suggested the following four ways to avoid tooth decay

(A). Brush your teeth twice a day

a and c

(B). Wear braces to avoid enamel decay

b, c and d

(C). Avoid sweets, chocolates and carbonated drinks

c, d and a

(D). Rinse mouth after every meal

Which of the above ways should Anjali follow ?

d, a and b

Right Answer: C

85. An air-pump is kept in an aquarium in order to

(A). enhance the beauty of the aquarium

(B). make water cleaner

(C). Provide more carbon dioxide to water plants

(D). allow more oxygen to dissolve in water

Right Answer: D

86. Which one of the following pairs of life processes occurs both in plants and animals ?

(A). Growth and reproduction

(B). Growth and food making

(C). Reproduction and food making

(D). Reproduction and germination

Right Answer: A

87. Which one of the following best describes the feature on the surface of the moon ?

(A). No air, no gravity , no water

(B). No air , no gravity , smooth surface

(C). NO water, enough air , high mountains

(D). No water, deep craters, high mountains

Right Answer: D

88. A fish dies when it is put in an aquarium filled with previously boiled water but cooled to room temperature. This happens because the water in the aquarium is

(A). depleted in minerals

(B). unfit for swimming by fish

(C). depleted in oxygen

(D). unfit for drinking by fish

Right Answer: C

89. Rekha's mother adds Phitkari ( alum) to water collected from the pond every day in order to

(A). kill germs in water

(B). decolourize water

(C). sediment light suspended impurities

(D). change hard water into soft water

Right Answer: C

90. In order to separate a mixture of sand and salt, which one of the following four sequences of processes has to be used ?

(A). Sedimentation, decantation, filtration , evaporation

(B). Filtration , decantation , evaporation , sedimentation

(C). Evaporation , sedimentation , decantation , filtration

(D). Decantation , sedimentation , evaporation , filtration

Right Answer: B

91. Weight-lifters are generally required to make more muscles and body mass. for this purpose, they need to take a diet which is rich in

(A). Vitamins

(B). Proteins

(C). Carbohydrates

(D). Fats

Right Answer: B

92. Which one of the following is a good cooking practice ?

(A). Cooking the vegetables by deep frying to kill bacteria

(B). Washing the vegetables nicely and then cutting

(C). cutting the vegetables and then washing these in running water

(D). Keeping the vegetables in sunshine for some time before cutting and cooking

Right Answer: B

93. While teaching how different food items cna be kept fresh for some time, Radha enumerated the following techniques to her class

1) Put it in a bowl and keep the bowl in an open container having cold water

2) Wrap it in a damp cloth

3) Spread it open in sunshine

4) Cut it into small pieces and keep it in the dark

Which one of the following food items is she referring to, corresponding to technique "2" above ?

(A). Kaju burfi

(B). Cooked rice

(C). Onion, garlic

(D). Green coriander

Right Answer: D

94. All big cities are facing the problem of environmental pollution as a result of a large number of vehicles on the roads. the best way an individual in the city can contribute towards environmental protection is by

(A). Not keeping a personal vehicle like scooter, car, etc.

(B). getting the engine of personal vehicle checked regularly for environmental safe limits

(C). using a public transport system for travelling

(D). avoiding frequent travel outside the home

Right Answer: C

95. While performing experiments with water, Jyoti observed that an empty steel bowl floats but a small iron nail sinks in water. This can be explained by the fact that

(A). Iron is heavier than water and steel is lighter than water

(B). Iron is lighter than water and steel is heavier than water

(C). Force on a steel bowl is more than its weight whereas force on an iron nail is lesser than its weight

(D). Force on an iron nail is more than its weight whereas force on a steel bowl is lesser than its weight

Right Answer: C

96. Engage, Explore, Explain ,Elaborate and Evaluate are five important 'Es' in relation to effective teaching of Science .

To provide practical experiences to the students related to the concept of 'Necessary conditions for germination'; a Science teacher asks them to do the following activities :

1. Soak seeds overnight and keep these is a wet cotton cloth .

2. Observe the seeds after two days and record and changes

3. Read the book and attempt the given worksheet.

Which of the five 'Es' given above are not being covered in the above activities given by the teacher ?

(A). Engage and Explore

(B). Engage and Evaluate

(C). Explain and Elaborate

(D). Explore and Evaluate

Right Answer: A

97. Which one of the following sequences of steps is the correct way of preparing a balanced question paper ?

(A). Writing the questions, preparing the blueprint, matching with the design , writing the marking scheme

(B). Preparing a design, preparing a blueprint, writing and editing the questions , writing the marking scheme

(C). Preparing the design, writing the questions, preparing the marking scheme, matching with the blueprint

(D). Writing and editing the questions, matching with the design, preparing the blueprint, writing the marking scheme

Right Answer: B

98. There are four below average students in a class. which one of the following strategies will be most effective to bring them at par with the other students

(A). Give them additional assignments to do at home

(B). Make them sit in the front row and supervise their work constantly

(C). Identify their weak areas of learning and provide remedial measures accordingly

(D). Ensure that they attend the school regularly

Right Answer: C

99. A Science teacher administered a test after teaching the topic on 'Respiration' and observed that majority of the students did not understand the difference between respiration and breathing, This could be due to the reason that

(A). There was usually lot of indiscipline in her class

(B). She could not explain the related concept effectively in the class

(C). She was not their class teacher

(D). The students could not understand the question correctly

Right Answer: B

100. While teaching the topic on 'Air', an EVS teacher wanted to demonstrate that air has weight and occupies space, Her colleague suggested the following four different activities for this purpose to her :

(A). Place an empty inverted beaker on the surface of the water and start pressing it down

a and c

(B). Suck the juice through a straw

a and b

(C). Blow air in a balloon

a and d

(D). Tie two inflated balloons to a rod and establish equilibrium . Then puncture one of the balloons

Which of the above activities will lead to demonstrating the desired result ?

b and d

Right Answer: C

101. Which one of the following teaching strategies will be most effective for maximum involvement of students in teaching the concept of food chain?

(A). Ask students to explore possible food chains operating in different habitats

(B). Ask students to collect related information from internet

(C). Ask students to copy all examples of different food chains written on the black-board

(D). Make play -cards of organisms and ask student groups to arrange them to depict different food chains

Right Answer: D

102. In order to introduce the topic on 'Nutrition' in class more effectively, a teacher should

(A). draw the diagram of digestive system on the black-board

(B). show the model fo human denture

(C). ask the students to open their tiffin boxes, see the contents, followed by teacher 's explanation

(D). give examples of different foods rich in nutrients

Right Answer: C

103. After having been taught about the rich flora and fauna in India, the students of primary classes were taken to Ranthambhore National Park by the school. This would help the students to

(A). have fun and enjoy with friends on an outdoor trip

(B). Develop respect for nature

(C). Co-relate classroom learning to real-life situations

(D). develop skills for environmental protection

Right Answer: C

104. The topic 'Depletion of Petroleum and Coal' was taught to Section A of a class by using multimedia capsule while the other Section B was taught through diagrams drawn on the Green Board. It was found later that students of Section A understood the topic to a better extent. This could be due to the reason that

(A). Audio-visual aids engage all the senses for better retention

(B). Green Board is not a good visual aid

(C). Multiple approach is closer to everyday life situations

(D). use of multimedia aids is comparatively more economical

Right Answer: A

105. Samir of Class V usually does not submit his assignments to the EVS teacher in time, The best corrective measure could be to

(A). write a note to parents about his irregularity

(B). bring it to the notice of the Principal

(C). Stop him from going to the games class

(D). Find out the reasons for irregularity and counsel Samir

Right Answer: D

106. The major purpose of periodic parent-teacher interactions is to

(A). Highlight each other's shortcomings

(B). Share the information about ongoing events in the school

(C). Discuss the child's strengths and weaknesses for reinforcement and improvement

(D). Develop a social relationship with each other

Right Answer: C

107. While teaching the topic on 'Air is everywhere', a teacher asks the following questions from the students:

1. Is there air in the soil ?

2. Is there air inside water ?

3. Is there air inside our body?

4. Is there air inside our bones ?

which one of the following skills is the teacher trying to develop in the learners ?

(A). Observation skills

(B). Classification skills

(C). Thinking skills

(D). Emotional Skills

Right Answer: A

108. A teacher can identify a stressed child when the child shows the following behaviour :

(A). Hyperactivity

(B). Aggressive bheaviour

(C). Full concentration in studies

(D). excessive talking

Right Answer: B

109. Which one of the following four teaching methodologies followed by four different Science teachers for teaching the topic 'Air Pollution ' is most appropriate ?

(A). Asking the students to read the topic from the test-book loudly and explaining the meaning of concepts/terms

(B). Dictating the answers to all the questions in the exercise after completing the topic

(C). Showing a documentary film on "Air Pollution" to the students

(D). Asking the students to collect air samples before and after Diwali , study their quality and tabulate the findings

Right Answer: D

110. While teaching the topic 'Frictions" to Class-V students, a teacher gave a number of examples to explain that friction is also useful to us in many ways. Which one of the following examples was quoted by her incorrectly?

(A). A vehicle stops on application of brakes

(B). We are able to write due to friction between the tip of the pen and the paper

(C). We are able to walk because of friction between our shoes and the ground

(D). An object thrown vertically upwards always comes back to us due to friction

Right Answer: D

111. We have days and nights because of:

(A). Earth’s rotation

(B). Earth’s revolution

(C). Sun’s rotation

(D). Sun’s revolution

Right Answer: A

112. The tail of flying birds acts as rudder. By this statement we can understand that the tail acts as:

(A). A part of the body which is beautiful

(B). A part which wards off flies and mosquitoes

(C). A part which guides the bird while flying

(D). A part which helps the bird take off

Right Answer: C

113. The combination of which of the following soils is best for plant growth

(A). Clay, sand & gravel

(B). Humus, clay & gravel

(C). Sand, humus & gravel

(D). Humus, sand & clay

Right Answer: D

114. Which of the following does not belong to the group formed by the other trees?

(A). Mango

(B). Coconut

(C). Tamarind

(D). Neem

Right Answer: B

115. In spring which of the following occurs?

(A). The days are longer & nights are shorter

(B). The nights are longer & days are shorter

(C). Days and nights are of almost equal duration

(D). None of the above

Right Answer: C

116. Which of the following plays an important role in the cause of rainfall

(A). Evaporation

(B). Condensation

(C). Both evaporation & condensation

(D). Filteration

Right Answer: C

117. A human body consists of ________ number of bones

(A). 205

(B). 206

(C). 207

(D). 208

Right Answer: B

118. Sanjay has a sugar cube in her mouth, in which part of his tongue, will the cube be sweetest?

(A). Front

(B). Middle

(C). Rear

(D). Sides

Right Answer: A

119. The mosquito repellent (coils, mats and liquids) that we generally use in our homes are:

(A). Pesticides

(B). Fertilizers

(C). Sedatives

(D). Insecticides

Right Answer: D

120. Cows have strong grinding teeth at the back of the mouth, but they cannot eat the flesh of the of other animals. This is because:

(A). They do not need to eat the flesh

(B). They don’t have strong grinding teeth at the front

(C). They don’t have long sharp pointed teeth

(D). They dislike eating flesh

Right Answer: C

121. During summer the earth is

(A). Closer to the sun

(B). Away from the sun

(C). Closer to the moon

(D). Away from the moon

Right Answer: A

122. Non-green plants like mushroom can’t make their own food because:

(A). They are too small

(B). They lack chlorophyll

(C). They lack photo-tropism

(D). They lack roots to suck water

Right Answer: B

123. Most of the reptiles like snakes, crocodiles, etc. eat their food by:

(A). Tearing its flesh

(B). A process called cud chewing

(C). Swallowing it as a whole

(D). Sucking its blood

Right Answer: C

124. How much time does the earth take to complete one rotation?

(A). 24 hrs.

(B). 1 day

(C). 1 year

(D). Both A & B

Right Answer: D

125. How many muscles are there in a human body?

(A). 600

(B). 700

(C). 800

(D). 900

Right Answer: A

126. Which of the following is not a part of the excretory system?

(A). Eyes

(B). Kidneys

(C). Lungs

(D). Skin

Right Answer: A

127. During breathing which gas is most required by us?

(A). Hydrogen

(B). Oxygen

(C). Carondioxide

(D). Nitrogen

Right Answer: B

128. Which part of the body controls all the other organs?

(A). Heart

(B). Eyes

(C). Brain

(D). Stomach

Right Answer: C

129. Flamingos have ______ kind of feet

(A). Perching

(B). Wading

(C). Webbed

(D). None of these

Right Answer: B

130. The tomato plant falls under the category of:

(A). Herbs

(B). Shrubs

(C). Trees

(D). Grass

Right Answer: A

131. Which Indian scientist has got a Nobel Prize for his contribution in physics?

(A). Rabindra Nath Tagore

(B). Mahatma Gandhi

(C). Albert Einstein

(D). Hargovind Khurana

Right Answer: D

132. When some sugar is dissolved in a glass of water, the water level:

(A). Increases

(B). Decreases

(C). Remains the same

(D). None of the above

Right Answer: C

133. The nature of relationship between condensation & evaporation is:

(A). They are the same

(B). They are opposite

(C). They are similar but not in all respects

(D). None of the above

Right Answer: B

134. We slip very easily on a wet floor because

(A). Water reduces the friction

(B). Water increases the friction

(C). We slip because we lose our balance

(D). None of the above

Right Answer: A

135. The process of solid changing into liquid upon the supply of heat is called:

(A). Condensation

(B). Evaporation

(C). Melting

(D). Boiling

Right Answer: C

136. When we exhale, our lungs have to:

(A). Contract

(B). Expand

(C). Be still

(D). None of the above

Right Answer: A

137. Our head is made up of only one movable bone; it is called:

(A). Skull

(B). Cranium

(C). Jawbone

(D). Collarbone

Right Answer: C

138. The young ones of the frog are called:

(A). Young frogs

(B). Frog cubs

(C). Puppies

(D). Tadpoles

Right Answer: D

139. Paper is mainly made up of:

(A). Cellulose & starch

(B). Polythene & cotton

(C). Bamboo & grass

(D). Sunflower & Maize

Right Answer: C

140. Our sun is:

(A). Planet

(B). Satellite

(C). Comet

(D). Star

Right Answer: D

141. It has been observed that the process of digestion is faster inside the stomach than outside because

(A). the digestive juices inside the stomach are acidic, while outside they are alkaline

(B). the amount of digestive juices produced in the stomach in the presence of food is much more

(C). the digestive juices when kept outside the stomach become inactive

(D). the food is churned in the stomach thereby increasing the surface area for quicker enzyme action

Right Answer: D

142. Cooked rice can be preserved for a longer time in a refrigerator because

(A). microbes become inactive at low temperature

(B). microbes are destroyed and killed at low temperature

(C). moisture content in the food is reduced at low temperature

(D). refrigerators contain certain chemicals which kill the microbes

Right Answer: A

143. A lemon sinks in normal water but floats in salty water because the density of

(A). salt water is more than normal water

(B). normal water is more than salt water

(C). lemon increases in salt water

(D). lemon decreases in salt water

Right Answer: A

144. Malaria can be detected by testing the blood for the presence of

(A). ruptured liver cells in blood

(B). larvae of mosquito in blood

(C). eggs of mosquito in red blood cells

(D). Plasmodium in red blood cells

Right Answer: D

145. A Shooting Star is a

(A). shining object which moves with a constant speed in the atmosphere

(B). star with a tail at the end

(C). meteoroid which catches fire as it enters the Earth’s atmosphere

(D). star which moves with a constant speed

Right Answer: C

146. Durga lives in a village and cooks food on a chulha (earthen stove) using wood or cow dung cakes as fuel. She has been suffering from severe cough for the last three months. This may be due to the

(A). carbon monoxide produced by burning fuel which may have been deposited in her respiratory tract

(B). soot produced by burning the fuels which may have been deposited in her respiratory tract

(C). smoke produced by burning fuels which may have caused her allergy

(D). old age and pollution inside and outside her hut

Right Answer: A

147. A man with blood group ‘O’ marries a woman with blood group ‘A’. The chance of their first child having blood group ‘O’ is

(A). 50%

(B). 100%

(C). 25%

(D). 75%

Right Answer: A

148. The difference between boiling and evaporation is that

(A). boiling causes a change of state of water while evaporation does not

(B). evaporation can take place at any temperature while boiling cannot

(C). boiling causes reduction in volume of liquid while evaporation does not

(D). changing of boiling liquid into vapour can be seen but evaporation cannot be seen

Right Answer: B

149. A farmer wanted to separate the grains from the chaff. This can be achieved by the

process called

(A). Threshing

(B). Winnowing

(C). Harvesting

(D). Handpicking

Right Answer: A

150. In rural areas, cow dung is used to coat the floor and walls of huts to

(A). make them smooth and clean

(B). make them rough to increase friction

(C). give a natural colour to the floor

(D). keep the insects away

Right Answer: D

151. Mira and Divya are young girls. Mira likes to eat samosas, cutlets and bread. Divya, on the other hand, takes an iron deficient diet. Which of the following disorders are Mira and Divya likely to suffer from, respectively ?

(A). Anaemia and night blindness

(B). Obesity and anaemia

(C). Obesity and scurvy

(D). Scurvy and anaemia

Right Answer: B

152. Vitamins are substances

(A). required as medicines to make us healthy

(B). that build muscles to keep us strong

(C). required in small quantities to prevent deficiency diseases

(D). that increase our metabolic rate leading to loss of weight

Right Answer: C

153. Chipko Movement was strengthened under the leadership of

(A). Amrita Devi Bishnoi

(B). Medha Patkar

(C). A.K. Banerjee

(D). Sunder Lal Bahuguna

Right Answer: D

154. Rina separated the garbage from the house into two piles as shown below :

Rina has separated the garbage waste into two piles depending on the criteria

(A). can be decomposed/cannot be decomposed

(B). can be recycled/cannot be recycled

(C). are household/industrial waste

(D). have odour/are odourless

Right Answer: A

155. An egret bird is often seen on a buffalo’s back. This is because the egret

(A). loves to sing while sitting on the buffalo’s back

(B). rests after flying for a while

(C). feeds on parasites on the buffalo’s back

(D). feeds on insects present in the grass

Right Answer: C

156. Which of the following statements is not an objective of teaching EVS at the primary level ?

(A). Arouse curiosity about the natural and social environment

(B). Engage in exploratory and hands-on activities that lead to the development of cognitive and psychomotor skills

(C). To load learners with terms and definitions for assessment

(D). To internalise the values of concern for life and environment

Right Answer: C

157. The idea of showing a sample of a railway ticket in the EVS textbook is to

(A). give the students an idea of the rail fare

(B). provide them the knowledge of various abbreviations used in the ticket

(C). enhance the skills of students to arrive at conclusions

(D). give them an opportunity to interact with real information and develop the skill of observation

Right Answer: D

158. The concept of ‘seed germination’ can be taught best by

(A). howing germinated seeds to the class and explaining the process of germination

(B). presenting the germination stages through drawings on the board

(C). asking the students to perform an activity to sow seeds, observe different stages and draw them

(D). showing photographs of seed germination

Right Answer: C

159. Which one of the following is not an objective of including riddles and puzzles in the EVS textbook ?

(A). To develop critical thinking ability in students

(B). To develop reasoning ability in students

(C). To confuse the mind of the students and let them enjoy the confusion

(D). To develop curiosity and ability to think creatively

Right Answer: C

160. As an EVS teacher, you plan to take the students to the zoo. Which of the following activities would you not allow the students to undertake ?

(A). Collect photographs of the animals they expect to see at the zoo

(B). Take their drawing books along with them to draw what they see at the zoo

(C). Take along lots of eatables for the animals at the zoo

(D). Try to find out the food taken up by different animals at the zoo

Right Answer: C

161. At the primary stage, assessments should consist of

(A). continuous and unstructured teacher observations to be shared with learners and parents

(B). formal tests and games done every week and recorded in the Report Card

(C). half-yearly and annual examinations at the end of the year

(D). home assignments and class assignments every week to rate young learners under the categories of pass or fail

Right Answer: A

162. Simple experiments and demonstrations can be performed in the EVS class

(A). to enable children to learn on their own and sharpen their observation skills

(B). to follow what is being done in the senior classes

(C). to discuss ideas, record and analyse observations on the basis of questions raised by students

(D). to control the students to ensure discipline in the class

Right Answer: A

163. Which of the following statements about assignments is correct ?

(A). Assignments need to be given as classwork followed by homework every day to provide variety and practice

(B). Assignments should be the only method of assessment

(C). Assignments provide learners an opportunity to search for information, construct their own ideas and articulate them

(D). Assignments can be done by parents, brothers or sisters depending on the talent that they possess

Right Answer: C

164. The skills required to read a map include

(A). excellent drawing and painting skills

(B). ability to use calculations and sketch positions on a globe

(C). excellent communication skills to draw out the expressive ability

(D). ability to understand relative position of places, distances and directions

Right Answer: D

165. The use of poems and story telling to explain concepts in an EVS class helps to

(A). make the lesson enjoyable and interesting

(B). promote the ability to imagine and explore the nature of the world at the local and global level

(C). take care of the language and cultural diversity among learners

(D). channelize the energies of the students in the right direction

Right Answer: B

166. To make children aware of different kinds of fuel, a teacher can

(A). show pictures of fuels on a chart

(B). ask children to list different fuels

(C). show some samples of fuels in the class

(D). discuss with children about possible kinds of fuel that can be used for cooking, along with a short film

Right Answer: D

167. Giving importance to individual experiences of children in an EVS class will benefit the teacher

(A). to know the unique experiences of children

(B). to help and improve the language and communication skills of the children

(C). to connect the subject to the learners’ experiential world and promote reflection and learning

(D). to save her energy as children enjoy talking

Right Answer: C

168. Which of the following represents one of the objectives of teaching EVS at Primary School ?

(A). To make learners aware of technical terms and definitions

(B). To assess technical terms related to EVS

(C). To inform the learners about the books they should read to expand their knowledge

(D). To connect the experiences of the learners in school with the outside world

Right Answer: D

169. A school planned an educational trip for Class-V students to Rajasthan. What would be your expectation from the children during the visit ?

(A). They should enjoy themselves

(B). They should observe keenly, make notes and share their observations with other students and the teacher

(C). They should note down their questions, if any, and ask the parents after reaching home

(D). They should observe everything without asking questions about it

Right Answer: B

170. After the lunch break, while teaching EVS, you find that students are not taking interest in the lesson. What would you do ?

(A). Use audio-visual aids based on multiple intelligences to make the lesson interesting

(B). Change the topic immediately

(C). Take the children out to play in the ground

(D). Ask them to put their heads down on the desk and relax

Right Answer: A