QUESTION BANK – TERM I

CLASS-V SUBJECT – EVS

LESSON 1 – SUPER SENSES

S NO CONCEPT TLO1. Animal world is full of

amazing super senses which help them in different ways.

1.To reflect sensitivity towards animals ,to know about the super senses in different animals and their utility.2. To know about endangered animals and the ways to conserve them.3. To locate national parks and sanctuaries in the map of India.

VSA

1. Name the following animals and write about their super senses-(a) Ant-Leave a smell on the ground which helps ants to find their way

and food.

(b) Dog- Has strong sense of smell and hearing. They mark their area with their urine or potty

(c) Mosquito – Can find us by smell of our body, heat of our body and smell of sole of our feet.

(d) Silkworm – Can find its female from many kilometres away by its smell.

(e) Eagle –Has sharp sense of sight; can see four times as far as we can.

(f) Owl – Has eyes in front of its head,can turn its head all around and it sleeps during day and is awake at night.

(g) Langur – Give alarm calls to warn about predators in the vicinity.

(h) Dolphin – Make different sounds to give messages to each other.

(i) Lizard – Go into a long sleep in winter season.

(j) Snake – Do not have external ears, they only feel the vibration on the

ground.2.Write the sleeping time of the following animals and shade in the 24 hour clock time:

(a)Sloth (b)Lizard

(c)Cow (d)Python

(d)Giraffe (d)Cat

3. What are the following animals killed for?(a)Tiger (b)Crocodile (c)Rhino (d)Rhino (e)Musk Deer (f)Elephant (g)Snake

SA 1. What are senses?2. Why do animals have super senses?3. In what ways do human beings make use of super sense of smell of dogs?4. Why do birds have to move their neck very often?5. What are the differences between human eyes and bird’s eyes?6. Who are hunters and poachers?7. What are endangered animals? Give examples.8. How do mosquitoes find you?9. Can animals see all colours like us? Explain.10.Why do dogs sniff around?

LA

1.Write a short note on Sloth.

2.Write about the super senses in a tiger .

2. What are the reasons for decreasing number of some animals? What steps are being taken to protect these animals?

LESSON 2– A SNAKE CHARMER’S STORY

S NO CONCEPT TLO1. Communities that

depend on animals for 1. To know about culture and tradition of snake charmers.

their livelihood- Saperas or Kalbeliyas

2.To identify the poisonous snakes of India.3.To know the close relationship between animals and human beings4.To reason out for making wild life laws

VSA

1. Fill in the blanks-(a) Snake charmers of Rajasthan are called Kalbeliyas.(b) Snakes dance when been is played.(c) Snake charmers keep their snakes in bamboo baskets.(d) Most of the snakes are not poisonous.(e) Poisonous teeth of the snakes are known as fangs.(f) Been, tumba and khanjiri are made of dried bottle gourd.(g) Medicine for snake bite is made from snake’s poison.

2. Write the answers in short-(a) Name the musical instruments used by Kallbeliyas.(b) Name the poisonous snakes of India.(c) What is anti-venom?(d) What are fangs?(e) Who are saperas?

SA

1. What do the snake charmer’s children learn from childhood?2. How are snakes friends of farmers?3. Snakes cannot hear, yet they dance when been is played. How?4. How does poison enter when a snake bites?5. Which are the other people who depend on animals for their livelihood?

LA

1. Write a short note on ‘Kalbeliyas’.2. Draw and write a sentence about the poisonous snakes of India.

LESSON 3– FROM TASTING TO DIGESTING

S NO CONCEPT TLO1.

2.

3.

Journey of food from mouth and role of various organs involved in digestion

Balanced diet and its necessity

Need for glucose drip

1. To identify the taste organs and the different tastes.2.To know what happens to the food we eat- change in taste and importance of digestion

1.To understand the need for proper foodand problems caused due to improper food.

1.To know the importance of glucose drip.

VSA

1. Write one word :(a)Tiny bumps present on the tongue- ________(b)The process of breaking down food in simple form which the body can use- __________(c)The liquid in your mouth that helps in digestion- _________(d)A muscular bag in your body that churns food- _______(e)Food like burgers and pizza that make you unhealthy- _____________

2. Fill in the blanks:(a)The juice in our stomach is _________.(b)The sense of ______ and ______ are interconnected for tasting.(c) _______ and ________ are sour to taste.(d)Chilli and pepper are ______ to taste.(e) ______ drip is given to get instant energy without eating.(f)Neem is _______ to taste.(g)In Kalahandi, many labourers die due to ________.

3. Match the taste with the food items:FOOD TASTE

a.Laddoo 1.Sour

b.Curd 2.Spicy

c.Neem leaf 3.Hot

d.Chilly 4.Bitter

e.Sambar 5.Sweet

SA

1.Draw the tongue and label the taste regions.

2. Digestion starts in the mouth .Explain.

3. What are nutrients?

4. What is meant by Proper Food (Balanced Diet)?

5. What happens when food is not accepted by our stomach? What is given to such a person and why?

6. Why should we say ‘No’ to junk food?

7. What is digestion?

LA

1. Explain the process of digestion.

LESSON 4– MANGOES ROUND THE YEAR

S NO CONCEPT TLO1. Causes of food

spoilage and methods to prevent food spoilage ie.,Food preservation

1. To know and understand spoilage and wastage of food.

2. To learn about the preservatives and various methods of preservation of food.

3. To understand the technique and skill involved in preservation- Mamidi tandra.

VSA1. How can we keep these things fresh?

a) Milk- ___________________________b) Cooked rice - ____________________c) Meat- __________________________d) Onion-__________________________e) Fish- ___________________________f) Green Coriander- _________________

2. Give one example of each that can be preserved in the following ways:a) Drying f)Saltingb) Freezing g)By adding preservativesc) Oiling h)Picklingd) Sweetening i)Smokinge) Boiling j)Canning

3. Give two examples-

a) Food items that spoil in one or two days-

b) Food items that can be kept for one week-

c)Food items that can be kept for one week –

d)Food items stored in refrigerator-

e) Food items stored in freezer-

SA

1. How do you know that that the food has got spoiled?2. What is food preservation ? Name some natural preservatives.3. List the factors that spoil the food fast.4. In which seasons do food items get spoiled faster? Give reason.

5. Why are grains dried in the sun before being packed?6. Glass bottles and jars are dried in the sun before storing pickles.Why?7. Why are sugar and jaggery added to the mango pulp while making

mamidi tandra?

LA

1. Write the steps involved in making mamidi tandra.

LESSON 5– SEEDS AND SEEDS

S NO CONCEPT TLO1. Appreciate the variety in

size ,colour, shape and texture of seeds.,Uses of seeds.

1.To observe and appreciate variety in seeds in terms of size , colour, shape and texture of seeds.2.To identify the uses of various seeds as cereals, pulses, etc.

2. Parts of a seed., Stages of germination., Conditions required for germination of seeds.

1.To identify the parts of the seed.2.To understand the conditions necessary for a seed to sprout.3.To observe the different stages of germination of a seed.

3. Dispersal of seeds. 1.To understand the modes of dispersal of seeds.2.To understand the need for dispersal of seeds.

VSA

1.Observe the pictures and fill in the blanks-

(a) _______ and _______ are soaked before cooking.

(b) ____ and _______ are used as spices.

(c) Seeds of _________ can be eaten.

(d) _________ is dispersed by water.

(e) Cocklebur seeds are dispersed by ___________.

(f) _______ plant traps insects and eats.

(g) _______ fruit has one seed.

(h) _______ is a seedless fruit.

2. Give two examples of seeds used as

(a) cereals (b)pulses (c)spices (d)nuts (e) oil (f) sprouts

(g)eaten as vegetable

3. Answer the questions-

(a)Write the conditions required for germination.

(b)What happens when a soyabean pod ripes?

(c) What is germination?

4. Name the country from where the following plants came-

(a)Green chilly (b)Cabbage (c)Bhindi (d)Mango (e)Tomato (f)Peas (g)Orange (h)Brinjal (i)Potato

SA

1. Draw a seed and label the parts.

2.Draw the different stages of germination.

3. Draw an insectivorous plant and write a few sentences about it.

4. Why do doctors advise the patients to take sprouted grains?

LA

1.a What is dispersal of seeds?

b. Why is dispersal of seeds essential?

c. Name the agents of seed dispersal . Give two examples for each.

LESSON 6– EVERY DROP COUNTS

S NO CONCEPT TLO1. Changes in sources of

water and water availability over time; Sources of water in olden / modern days

1.To be able to compare the present day and olden day sources of water and need for improvement of these sources of water to overcome shortage of water

2. Water conservation and protection of water resources

1.To be able to know about festivals and customs related to water2. To be able know the importance of water conservation and methods of conserving water like rain water harvesting

VSA

1. Fill in the blanks-a)The word ‘sar’ means _________. b) King Ghadsi built _________ lake 650 years ago.c) Ghadsisar lake is in ________ in Rajasthan state.d)_________ was a traveller who came to India and wrote about ponds.d) ________ is a festival related to water.

2. Write two names of (a) rivers (b)oceans (c) seas (d) lakes (e)waterfalls (f) dams (g)festivals related to water(h)metals used for making pots

3.Choose the correct answer

(a) How many lakes are interconnected in Ghadsisar?i.3 ii.7 iii.9

(b)Al-Biruni came to India from

i.Afganisthan ii.Uzbekistan iii.Pakisthan

(c)Raised platforms made around lakes are known as

i.Chabutaras ii. Naulas iii.Johads

(d)Bavdi is another name for

i.Pond ii.Stepwell iii.Lake

(e) A leather bag used to carry water in olden days

i.Piau ii.Baoli iii. Mashak

SA

1. Name five natural and five man-made sources of water.2. Write the similarities and differences between well and stepwell.3. List five reasons for shortage of water.4. List out some ways to save water.5. Why were stepwells,piaus, johads and talabs built in olden days?

LA

1.Write a short note on Ghadsisar Lake.

2.Draw and explain about Rain-water harvesting.

LESSON 7– EXPERIMENTS WITH WATER

S NO CONCEPT TLO1. Some objects float/sink in

water; some things are soluble/insoluble in water

1.To be able to classify objects based on floatation/sinking;solubility/insolubility in water 2.To predict the reason for floating and sinking /persons floating on Dead Sea

2. Process of evaporation 1. To interpret and analyse the process of evaporation and relate it to the process of making salt from sea water

VSA

1.Fill in the blanks-

(a)The ________ Sea is the saltiest of all the seas.

(b)An iron nail ______ in water .

(c)Oil is __________ in water.

(d) Wood ______ on water.

(e) Sugar dissolves easily in water by _______ and ______.

(f) The empty plastic bottle _______ on water. The bottle filled with water ________ because _________________.

(g)In _____ year, Gandhiji undertook _______ from Ahmedabad to ________ sea shore to break the salt law made by the _________.

(h)First puri _____ in water,then it ________ on water.

(i)A soap cake ______ in water while a soap case ______ on water.

(j)Salt can be made from __________.

2. Encircle the things which can dissolve in water-

Sand, sugar, milk, chilli powder, ice, oil, candi, chalk powder, ghee, lemon juice, salt, stone ,ink, dal, soap,turmeric powder, honey,rice,coffee powder,cotton

SA

1.Why do puris float on the oil while frying?

2.One who falls into Dead Sea floats. Why?

3.Why do some things float and some sink in water?

4.Clothes dry faster on a sunny day than a cloudy day. Why?

5.What happens when salt is added to the water in which egg is boiled?Why?

6.How can salt be obtained from sea water?

7.You have washed your handkerchief and you want dry it quickly.What all can you do?

8.What things do you put in water to make tea?Which of those things dissolve in water?

9.You have been given some mishri pieces. Suggest some ways to dissolve them quickly.

LA

1.Write a short note on Dandi March.

2.Draw and explain about Water Cycle.

LESSON 8– A TREAT FOR MOSQUITOES

S NO CONCEPT TLO1. Diseases spread by

mosquitoes; Anaemia and its causes; Prevention of these diseases

1.To be able to know about the diseases spread by mosquitoes and the symptoms and cure 2. To be able to know about the disease anaemia , its cause and cure3. To be able to identify the steps to be taken to prevent these diseases

VSA

1.Observe the pictures and fill in the blanks-

(a)The _____ are baby mosquitoes which come from the eggs which mosquitoes lay in __________ water.

(b) ___________ is an instrument which enlarges things __________ times.

(c) ____________ is a scientist who discovered that _______ ___________ mosquito spreads malaria.

(d) From early times the bark of __________ tree was used to make medicine for __________ .

(e) The __________ spread diseases like _________ and ___________.

2. Choose the right answer-

(a)What is the minimum required haemoglobin in a ten year old child?

i. 10 gm/dl ii. 12 gm/dl iii. 16 gm/dl

(b) How do we come to know whether a patient has malaria?

I. By X ray ii.Scan iii. Blood test

(c)Quinine drug, extracted from bark of Cinchona tree, is used to make medicine for __________

i.Malaria ii. Anaemia iii.Diarrhoea

(d)Anaemia is caused due to lack of ___________ in the blood.

i.Platelets ii.WBC iii.Haemoglobin

(e)To prevent anaemia one must take food items rich in

i.Sodium ii.Iron ii.Calcium

SA

1. What is Malaria?2. How can one find out if a person has malaria?What are the symptoms of

malaria?3. Which season do the mosquitoes breed? Where are the larvae

commonly seen ?4. What is anaemia?What are the symptoms of anaemia?5. How can you prevent anaemia?

LA

1.What are the ways to prevent breeding of mosquitoes?

2.Write the differences between the diseases- Malaria and Anaemia.

LESSON 9– UP YOU GO

S NO CONCEPT TLO1. Mountaineering,

Expeditions and the spirit of adventure; Some idea of training for high altitude; Tools and equipments needed for mountaineering

1.To be able to name some adventurous sports; equipmemnts used for mountaineering2. To be able to identify the duties of a group leader in mountaineering3.To be able to name the first mountnaineers who scaled Mount Everest.

VSA

Fill in the blanks-

i. Mountaineering is a kind of _________ activity.ii. _________ is a special way of coming down the mountain using a

rope.iii. __________ is the first Indian woman to reach Mt Everest.iv. ___________ and ___________ were the first in the world to scale

Mt Everest.v. __________ is the highest mountain peak in the world which is

located in _________.

SA

1. Name some adventurous sports.2. Draw and name some equipments used by mountaineers.3. What is rapling?4. What is the correct way of rock climbing?5. Mountaineers are given vitamin c , iron tablets and hot chocolate milk with

breakfast. Why?6. Why were double layered plastic sheets used for tent and ground? 7. Why was a drain dug around the tent?

LA

1. What are the responsibilities of a leader in a mountaineering camp?

LESSON 10– WALLS TELL STORIES

S NO CONCEPT TLO1. Heritage building as a

source of knowledge about past; to be able to understand how they were built, materials used and skills of craftsmen

1.To be able to know about historical monuments- techniques and designs, metals used, water arrangements of earlier times2. To be able to appreciate the architectural wonder in fort and their importance; museums and their importance

VSA

Fill in the blanks-

1. Golconda Fort is situated in_______________.2. The wall of the fort has 87 ______________.3. ______________ Sultans ruled the fort from ___________.4. __________ is a place where things are exhibited for public viewing.5. The big gun called _______ was made of ________.

SA

1. Where is Golconda Fort located?2. What are bastions? Why were they made?3. How did emperors and kings make smaller kingdoms a part of their

own kingdom?4. What is a museum?5. What do you come to know through from the things kept in the

museum?6. Why was a long deep ditch dug around the wall of the fort?7. Why are monuments the symbol of our glory?

LA

1. Write a short note on Golconda Fort.

LESSON 11– SUNITA IN SPACE

S NO CONCEPT TLO1. Life and experience of

Sunita Williams in space; Celestial bodies , events , phenomenon like Gravity; Basic exposure to the aerial view of earth- Globe and location of continents and oceans

1 .To be able to identify Sunita Williams and her experiences in space2.To be able to differentiate the celestial bodies like satellite, planets, shooting star etc.3.To be able to understand the shape of the earth using a globe and locate places 4. To be able to reason out for things not dropping from earth’s surface

VSA

Give the answer in one word-

1. First Indian to go into space-2. First Indian woman to go into space-3. First person to land on moon-4. The things thrown up always come down due to this force-5. The distance travelled by Sunita William’s spacecraft away from earth-6. The natural satellite of the earth-7. An artificial satellite of the earth-8. A festival related to moon-9. Model of the earth-10.Water floats around as ____ in space.

SA

1. What is a globe?2. Name five neighbouring countries of India.3. Why do things thrown up always come down on earth?4. Write the difference between planet and satellite.5. How will you differentiate a star, a shooting star and a satellite?6. What are artificial satellites?Write the uses of artificial satellites.

LA

1.Write about Sunita’s experience in space.