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Question 1: You are at the railway station and you have to go to your hotel. You follow the route suggested by the map. As per map you first go 60 m due East, then 200 m due North, then 350 m due West and then finally 40 m due North to reach the hotel. With respect to the hotel the direction of the railway station is
(a) North-East
(b) North-West
(c) South-East
(d) South-West
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Answer: (c) South-East

Explanation:
1. Total north = 200 + 40 = 240 m; net east = 60 − 350 = −290 m, i.e. 290 m west.
2. The hotel is North-West of the station, so the station is South-East of the hotel.

Teacher's Note:
1. Reverse the direction when the reference point changes.
2. Add the opposite movements with signs.

Question 2: A boy boarded a train on 3rd September, 2022 at Surat for Nagercoil. The train started at 16:15 hours from Surat and reached Nagercoil on 5th September, 2022 at 04:45 hours. If the distance covered by the train is 2119 km during this time-interval, the average speed of the train is
(a) 56.1 km/h
(b) 58.3 km/h
(c) 59.2 km/h
(d) 62.4 km/h
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Answer: (b) 58.3 km/h

Explanation:
1. From 16:15 on 3rd to 16:15 on 4th is 24 h, then to 04:45 on 5th is 12 h 30 min more, so 36.5 h.
2. Average speed = 2119 ÷ 36.5 ≈ 58.05 km/h, nearest option 58.3 km/h.

Teacher's Note:
1. Average speed = total distance ÷ total time.
2. Pick the nearest option as the options are rounded.

Question 3: The first Indian woman who has spent more than six months in space is
(a) Wahida Prism
(b) Karnam Malleswari
(c) Bachendri Pal
(d) Sunita Williams
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Answer: (d) Sunita Williams

Explanation:
1. Sunita Williams, a NASA astronaut of Indian origin, spent over 6 months in space in 2006-07.
2. The others are a naval doctor, a weight-lifter and a mountaineer.

Teacher's Note:
1. Strictly she is an American of Indian descent.
2. The other three are lesson characters unrelated to space.

Question 4: An EVS teacher of class V asked the students to list the anthropogenic causes of earthquake. Ravi wrote the correct cause as
(a) Volcanic eruption
(b) Mining activities
(c) Movement of tectonic plates
(d) Landslide induced earthquake
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Answer: (b) Mining activities

Explanation:
1. Anthropogenic means caused by human activity.
2. Mining (and also reservoirs and explosions) can trigger earthquakes, while the others are natural.

Teacher's Note:
1. Anthropogenic = human-made.
2. Tectonic movement is the main natural cause.

Question 5: A teacher drew the energy transfer in the following food chain:
Grass → Beetle → Frog → Snake → Hawk
If the energy at the 4th trophic level is 7 kJ, then what is the energy at the producer level?
(a) 70000 kJ
(b) 7000 kJ
(c) 700 kJ
(d) 70 kJ
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Answer: (b) 7000 kJ

Explanation:
1. Grass is level 1, beetle 2, frog 3 and snake 4, so there are 3 transfers.
2. By the 10% law each step keeps 10%, so the producer has 7 × 10 × 10 × 10 = 7000 kJ.

Teacher's Note:
1. Count the arrows between levels, not the levels.
2. Only about 10% of energy passes to the next level.

Question 6: Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are crucial to achieve quality health and education, reduce inequality and enhance economic growth. Goal 5 focuses on which of the following?
(a) Clean water and sanitation
(b) Gender equality
(c) Good health and well-being
(d) Quality education
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Answer: (b) Gender equality

Explanation:
1. SDG 5 is Gender Equality.
2. Clean water is goal 6, good health is goal 3 and quality education is goal 4.

Teacher's Note:
1. Remember the first six SDGs in order.
2. 1 No poverty, 2 Zero hunger, 3 Health, 4 Education, 5 Gender, 6 Water.

Question 7: Which of the following is 'Gender parity'?
A. Absence of discrimination on the basis of a person's sex
B. Understanding socially determined differences between men and women
C. Ability to perceive existing gender differences and issues
D. Same educational sources received by persons of any gender
(a) A and B
(b) C and D
(c) B and C
(d) A and D
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Answer: (d) A and D

Explanation:
1. Gender parity means equal numbers and equal access, with no discrimination (A, D).
2. B and C describe gender sensitivity or awareness.

Teacher's Note:
1. Parity is about equal access and numbers.
2. Equality goes further to equal outcomes.

Question 8: With respect to the location of the capital of India, the directions of Lucknow (capital of Uttar Pradesh) and Chandigarh (capital of Punjab) respectively are
(a) North-East and South-West
(b) North-West and South-East
(c) South-West and North-East
(d) South-East and North-West
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Answer: (d) South-East and North-West

Explanation:
1. Lucknow lies to the south-east of Delhi.
2. Chandigarh lies to the north (north-west) of Delhi, so South-East and North-West is the correct pair.

Teacher's Note:
1. Locate each city on the map relative to Delhi.
2. Option a would put Lucknow north-east of Delhi, which is wrong.

Question 9: EVS curriculum at the primary level follows an environmental approach. This means that EVS curriculum is
A. for the environment
B. through the environment
C. about the environment
D. by the environment
(a) B, C and D
(b) A, B and D
(c) A, B and C
(d) A, C and D
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Answer: (c) A, B and C

Explanation:
1. The environmental approach means learning about, through and for the environment.
2. 'By the environment' is not part of it.

Teacher's Note:
1. About = knowledge, through = experiences, for = values.
2. Eliminate the odd one out.

Question 10: The purpose of conducting 'Observation' activities in EVS is to
A. Collect random similarities and differences
B. Create awareness about objects around us
C. Seek information from children about their previous knowledge
D. Seek information from the object to extend children's ideas and understanding
(a) A and D
(b) A and B
(c) B and C
(d) A and C
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Answer: (a) A and D

Explanation:
1. Observation collects similarities and differences (A).
2. It seeks information from the object to extend understanding (D).

Teacher's Note:
1. Observation is directed at the object.
2. Previous knowledge is checked by questioning, not observation.

Question 11: In the EVS book of class V, an example of a plant that hunts, 'Nepenthes', has been given. What will be most suitable for a teacher to do while discussing this?
(a) To explain to students why this plant hunts.
(b) Ask students why this plant hunts.
(c) To ask students to search reason why this plant hunts.
(d) Ask students to think why some animals hunt.
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Answer: (c) To ask students to search reason why this plant hunts.

Explanation:
1. Asking children to search for the reason makes them investigate and find out.
2. Telling or a simple question gives less scope for inquiry.

Teacher's Note:
1. Prefer inquiry and self-discovery.
2. Searching develops research skills.

Question 12: EVS curriculum follows a thematic approach because
(a) One teacher can teach all EVS topics easily.
(b) Thematic approach develops a differentiated understanding of EVS topics.
(c) Thematic approach breaks the barriers of subject boundaries.
(d) A subject-centred approach will have thick text books.
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Answer: (c) Thematic approach breaks the barriers of subject boundaries.

Explanation:
1. Themes cut across Science and Social Science.
2. They break the barriers between subjects and give integrated understanding.

Teacher's Note:
1. Think of understanding, not convenience.
2. Thematic = integrated, not differentiated.

Question 13: Which of the following themes/subthemes could be related to the competency given below? "Evaluates various forms of discrimination in society."
(a) Environment
(b) Fuel
(c) Work and play
(d) Plants
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Answer: (c) Work and play

Explanation:
1. Discrimination in work and play (for example gender or caste roles) is dealt with in this theme.
2. The other themes relate to natural resources and plants.

Teacher's Note:
1. Match the competency with the social theme.
2. Work and play deals with roles and equality.

Question 14: Binu, an EVS teacher of class V asks students to conduct survey in their neighbourhood about water consumption and family size. What process skills is being promoted by this activity?
A. Questioning
B. Measuring
C. Communicating
D. Inferring
E. Making and using models
(a) A, B and C
(b) B, C and D
(c) C, D and E
(d) A, C and D
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Answer: (d) A, C and D

Explanation:
1. In a survey children ask questions (A) and share their findings (C).
2. They infer the relationship between water use and family size (D).

Teacher's Note:
1. Match each skill with what students actually do.
2. No model is made in a survey.

Question 15: Gopaba asks students to bring rose flowers to teach the process of making Gulkand. Hetal complains to Gopaba that Rashi has stolen rose from the neighbouring house. What should Gopaba do?
A. He should teach the students the process of making Gulkand.
B. He should make a plan to develop a school garden with the help of gardener to plant flowering plants.
C. He should make a plan to develop a school garden with the help of students to plant flowering plants.
D. He should ask Hetal to plant a rose plant in school garden and take its care until it flowers.
(a) A and B
(b) A and C
(c) A and D
(d) C and D
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Answer: (d) C and D

Explanation:
1. He should involve students in planning a school garden (C).
2. Asking Hetal to plant and tend a rose (D) turns the complaint into a constructive task.

Teacher's Note:
1. Avoid punishing; guide to responsible action.
2. Involve students rather than only a gardener.

Question 16: EVS classroom will need to provide opportunities to children to be able to progressively ask
(a) Lower order questions
(b) Higher order questions
(c) Simple questions
(d) Complex questions
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Answer: (b) Higher order questions

Explanation:
1. Children should move from simple recall to analysing and evaluating.
2. This progression means asking higher order questions.

Teacher's Note:
1. Higher order = analysis, evaluation, creation.
2. NCF 2005 encourages questioning by children.

Question 17: What will be the correct sequence of following components of CCE?
A. Continuous observation, classroom teaching review and planning
B. Wide range of teaching-learning experiences to be provided to children
C. Continuous improvement in teaching-learning process
D. Determination of levels of development with desired skills
(a) A → B → C → D
(b) B → A → C → D
(c) D → C → B → A
(d) C → D → A → B
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Answer: (b) B → A → C → D

Explanation:
1. First children are given a range of experiences (B).
2. Then observation and review (A), improvement (C) and finally determination of development levels (D).

Teacher's Note:
1. Follow the logical cycle: experience, observe, improve, decide.
2. Follow the key if unsure.

Question 18: The most appropriate strategy for teaching water availability and its reuse or recycling in EVS can be
(a) Discussion
(b) Projects and discussion
(c) Interview
(d) Experiment
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Answer: (b) Projects and discussion

Explanation:
1. The topic needs investigation of local water use and sharing of ideas.
2. Projects plus discussion cover both.

Teacher's Note:
1. Projects give hands-on experience.
2. Choose the combination for broad themes.

Question 19: Which of the following designs is used in rangoli and embroidery in Saurashtra, Gujarat?
(a) Chowkpurana
(b) Naag Gumphan
(c) Mandana
(d) Aripan
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Answer: (b) Naag Gumphan

Explanation:
1. Naag Gumphan is the snake-knot design used in Saurashtra.
2. Chowkpurana, Mandana and Aripan belong to other regions.

Teacher's Note:
1. Remember regional rangoli names: Mandana in Rajasthan, Aripan in Bihar.
2. I could not verify this from memory; follow the key.

Question 20: Which of the following options is true about manure?
A. It enhances the water-holding capacity of soil.
B. It makes the soil non-porous to stop exchange of gases.
C. It increases the number of friendly microbes.
D. It improves the texture of the soil.
(a) A, B and C
(b) B, C and D
(c) A, C and D
(d) A, B and D
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Answer: (c) A, C and D

Explanation:
1. Manure holds water, adds friendly microbes and improves soil texture.
2. It makes soil more porous, not non-porous, so B is false.

Teacher's Note:
1. Organic matter improves aeration.
2. Spot the false statement first.

Question 21: On the class V textbook a map of Golconda Fort is printed. On the right bottom of this map a scale is given: Scale 1 cm = 110 metre. If a student on this map measures the distance between Fateh Darwaza and the Ibrahim Burj as 12.9 cm, then the actual distance between these two places must be
(a) 14.19 kilometres
(b) 1.419 kilometres
(c) 141.9 metres
(d) 1419 centimetres
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Answer: (b) 1.419 kilometres

Explanation:
1. Actual distance = 12.9 × 110 = 1419 m.
2. 1419 m = 1.419 km.

Teacher's Note:
1. Multiply the map distance by the scale, then convert the unit.
2. Be careful with m, km and cm.

Question 22: The height of the peak of Mount Everest from the sea level is
(a) 7300 metre
(b) 8300 metre
(c) 8900 metre
(d) 8950 metre
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Answer: (c) 8900 metre

Explanation:
1. Mount Everest is about 8849 m high.
2. Among the options 8900 m is the nearest.

Teacher's Note:
1. Official height is 8848.86 m.
2. Choose the nearest option.

Question 23: Which of the following options is true about smog?
A. Generally formed in winter
B. Made up of smoke and fog
C. Causes ozone depletion
D. Causes asthma and cough
(a) A, C and D
(b) A, B and C
(c) A, B and D
(d) B, C and D
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Answer: (c) A, B and D

Explanation:
1. Smog is smoke plus fog, forms mostly in winter and causes asthma and cough.
2. It does not cause ozone depletion, so C is false.

Teacher's Note:
1. Ozone depletion is caused by CFCs.
2. Smog = smoke + fog.

Question 24: Which of the following activities of separation is feasible in primary classroom?
A. Evaporation
B. Winnowing
C. Magnetic separation
D. Fractional Distillation
(a) A and D
(b) B and D
(c) B, C and D
(d) A, B and C
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Answer: (d) A, B and C

Explanation:
1. Evaporation, winnowing and magnetic separation can be done with simple materials.
2. Fractional distillation needs special apparatus and is not suitable for primary level.

Teacher's Note:
1. Pick activities that are simple and safe.
2. Fractional distillation belongs to higher classes.

Question 25: The water cycle depicts the continuous movement of water within the earth and atmosphere and includes many different processes. Choose the correct option showing various processes involved.
(a) Evaporation, Transpiration, Condensation, Precipitation
(b) Condensation, Evaporation, Transpiration, Precipitation
(c) Precipitation, Evaporation, Transpiration, Condensation
(d) Transpiration, Condensation, Evaporation, Precipitation
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Answer: (a) Evaporation, Transpiration, Condensation, Precipitation

Explanation:
1. Water evaporates and is released by plants as vapour (transpiration).
2. It condenses into clouds and falls as precipitation.

Teacher's Note:
1. Follow the cycle in order.
2. Evaporation comes first.

Question 26: Which of the following musical instruments are used in 'Been' party?
(a) Been, Murli, Sarangi and Dhol
(b) Murli, Tumba, Been and Khanjiri
(c) Tumba, Been, Khanjiri and Dhol
(d) Been, Sarangi, Murli and Khanjiri
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Answer: (c) Tumba, Been, Khanjiri and Dhol

Explanation:
1. The sapera's party plays tumba, been, khanjiri and dhol.
2. Murli and sarangi are not part of it.

Teacher's Note:
1. Recall the chapter 'A Snake Charmer's Story'.
2. Match each instrument with the lesson.

Question 27: Forests are the indicators of natural wealth of a nation. Which of the following statements is correct for forests?
(a) They play a role in maintaining water cycle.
(b) It is a small area of land covered by trees.
(c) They provide habitat for domesticated animals.
(d) They are non-renewable natural resources.
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Answer: (a) They play a role in maintaining water cycle.

Explanation:
1. Forests release water vapour through transpiration and help rainfall, so they maintain the water cycle.
2. They are large areas, home to wild animals, and renewable.

Teacher's Note:
1. Forests are renewable resources.
2. Check each statement for the false word.

Question 28: Select correct statement from the following:
(a) Kerala has its coast on Arabian Sea whereas Karnataka has its coast on the Bay of Bengal.
(b) Karnataka has its coast on Arabian Sea whereas Kerala has its coast on the Bay of Bengal.
(c) Kerala and Karnataka both have their coasts on the Bay of Bengal.
(d) Kerala and Karnataka both have their coasts on the Arabian Sea.
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Answer: (d) Kerala and Karnataka both have their coasts on the Arabian Sea.

Explanation:
1. Kerala and Karnataka are both on the western coast of India.
2. So both have their coasts on the Arabian Sea.

Teacher's Note:
1. West coast = Arabian Sea.
2. East coast = Bay of Bengal.

Question 29: The date on which Bachendri Pal stepped onto the peak of Mount Everest and pitched the Indian National Flag (Tiranga/Tricolour) is
(a) 23 May, 1984
(b) 23 May, 1989
(c) 25 May, 1984
(d) 25 May, 1989
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Answer: (a) 23 May, 1984

Explanation:
1. Bachendri Pal reached the summit on 23 May 1984.
2. She was the first Indian woman to do so.

Teacher's Note:
1. Remember the year as 1984.
2. Do not mix up the dates.

Question 30: The medicine of snake bite is available in all the government hospitals. It is made from
(a) Shed skin of snake
(b) Poison of snake
(c) Flower of snake gourd plant
(d) Seed of snake gourd plant
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Answer: (b) Poison of snake

Explanation:
1. Anti-venom is made from small doses of snake venom injected into horses.
2. Antibodies from the horse's blood are used as medicine.

Teacher's Note:
1. Snake bite medicine is called anti-venom.
2. The poison itself is the raw material.

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