RBSE Solutions Class 5 Environmental Studies Chapter 20 Farming brings Prosperity

Rajasthan Board RBSE Class 5 Environmental Studies Chapter 19 When there is a Disaster

Text Book Questions

Explore and answer the following (Page No. 113)

 

Question 1. On Chagnaram's farm, the crops of moth, green gram, pearl millet, sesame seed etc. are sown. Which crops are sown in your surrounding area?
Answer: In my local area, farmers plant crops such as wheat, jowar, gram, mustard, green seed, bajra, and maize. These are common crops grown by many people nearby.
In simple words: Around here, people grow crops like wheat, jowar, gram, and mustard.

🎯 Exam Tip: When answering about local practices, mention common crops that are widely cultivated in your region.

 

Question 2. From where were the seeds brought?
Answer: The seeds used for planting crops come either from a co-operative society or from special shops that sell seeds. Farmers buy their seeds from these places.
In simple words: Seeds are bought from special seed shops or a co-operative group.

🎯 Exam Tip: Remember to mention both common sources of seeds, either direct shops or community organizations.

Look at the figure and write the answer (Page No. 113)

 

Question. Some practices of agriculture are shown in the figure (Page No. 103). Identify them and write in your notebook, the names of equipment and implements used in this method.
Answer: The main tools and machines needed for farming include spades, hoes, tractors, harvesters, tube wells, and pump sets. Farmers also use pesticides to protect crops and small tools like axes and sickles (hansia). All these help in growing food.
In simple words: Tools like spades, hoes, tractors, and sickles are used for farming.

🎯 Exam Tip: List a variety of tools, distinguishing between manual implements and modern machinery, to show a comprehensive understanding.

Explore and write the answers of the following (Page No. 114)

 

Question 1. What is the use of animals in agriculture?
Answer: In agriculture, animals are used to plough the fields. They help to turn over the soil, preparing it for planting crops. This makes farming easier and has been a practice for a long time.
In simple words: Animals help farmers by pulling ploughs to prepare the fields for planting.

🎯 Exam Tip: Focus on the primary historical use of animals in farming, which is field preparation.

 

Question 3. What changes are there in the present practices and implements in agriculture?
Answer: Today, farming has changed a lot. Instead of animals, tractors are commonly used to plough the fields. Also, machines called threshers are now used to separate wheat grains from their stalks, making the process much faster. These modern tools save time and effort.
In simple words: Tractors have replaced animals for ploughing, and threshers are used to separate wheat seeds.

🎯 Exam Tip: When discussing changes, compare older methods (animals) with newer technology (tractors, threshers) to show evolution.

Explore and write the answers of the following questions (Page No. 115)

 

Question 1. What do you understand by organic fertilizers?
Answer: Organic fertilizer is a natural type of fertilizer made from the waste products, like feces, of farm animals. This natural waste helps plants grow well and improves the soil.
In simple words: Organic fertilizer is natural plant food made from animal waste.

🎯 Exam Tip: Define organic fertilizer by its natural source, specifically animal waste, and its benefit to soil.

 

Question 2. Which types of fertilizers are used in the farms in your surrounding area?
Answer: In the farms around our area, both organic fertilizers and chemical fertilizers are used. Farmers choose the type of fertilizer based on what their soil needs and the kind of crops they are growing.
In simple words: Farms here use both natural (organic) and man-made (chemical) fertilizers.

🎯 Exam Tip: Clearly state that both types are used and briefly explain why, if possible, to show understanding.

 

Question 3. Which fertilizers the farmers can use instead of chemical fertilizers?
Answer: Instead of chemical fertilizers, farmers can choose to use organic and indigenous (local) fertilizers. These natural options help keep the soil healthy and are better for the environment in the long run.
In simple words: Farmers can use natural organic and local fertilizers instead of chemical ones.

🎯 Exam Tip: Name the two main alternatives to chemical fertilizers: organic and indigenous ones.

Explore (Page No. 116)

 

Question 1. What measures are taken to store the food grains at your home?
Answer: To store food grains safely at home for a whole year, they are kept in large iron tanks. People also add neem leaves to these tanks. Neem leaves act as a natural medicine to keep insects away and protect the grains.
In simple words: Grains are stored in iron tanks with neem leaves to keep insects away.

🎯 Exam Tip: Mention both the storage container and the natural repellent used for grain preservation at home.

Explore and answer the following questions (Page No. 116)

 

Question 2. If there is less production of crops in any farmer's field, then find out the reason for the same.
Answer: There can be several reasons why a farmer's crop production might be low:

• Natural problems like drought, too much rain, hailstorms, or very cold weather can damage crops and reduce their growth.
• If crops are not planted at the right time, they may not grow well.
• Animals can sometimes eat or spoil the crops, leading to losses.
• Not having enough water for irrigation can stop crops from developing properly.
• Many farmers cannot afford to buy good quality (High Yielding Variety) seeds if they lack money, which affects their harvest.

Understanding these factors helps farmers plan better for the next season.
In simple words: Crops can grow less due to bad weather, late planting, animal damage, not enough water, or costly good seeds.

🎯 Exam Tip: Provide a diverse list of reasons covering both environmental factors and resource-related challenges for farmers.

Explore and write the answer the following (Page No. 117)

 

Question 1. Presently, people rear many types of animals such as a cow, buffalo, goat, sheep, camel, horse etc. Draw the table given below in your copy and fill it.
Answer:

In simple words: Animals like cows, buffaloes, goats, sheep, camels, and horses provide us with milk, wool, transportation, and their waste is used as fertilizer.

🎯 Exam Tip: When describing benefits, list both products (like milk, wool) and services (like transport, ploughing) that animals provide.

 

Question 2. In ancient times, what could have been the reason for animal rearing?
Answer: In the past, people raised animals for several key reasons. They provided milk, helped with ploughing farm fields, and were used for carrying things and people from one place to another. Animals were also a source of meat.
In simple words: Long ago, people kept animals for milk, farm work, travel, and meat.

🎯 Exam Tip: Summarize the primary economic and labor uses of animals in ancient societies.

Explore and answer the following (Page No. 117)

 

Question 1. Visit any cow shed in your nearby area and find out what sort of arrangements are done for the dairy products?
Answer:
(a) Arrangement of proper cow sheds and availability of food for the cows:

• Cow sheds are set up to hold a large number of cows, ensuring plenty of fodder (food) is available for all of them.
• There are systems to provide clean drinking water, often using engines to pump water into tanks.
• Cows are given special feed that helps them produce more milk.
• Separate and careful arrangements are made for young calves.
• If cows get sick, veterinary doctors are called to provide proper treatment.

(b) Arrangement of funds for running of cow sheds:

• Money is earned by selling dairy products like milk, curd, ghee, and butter that the cows produce.
• People who do social work often help collect money to make cow sheds better.
• The government also gives money and support to improve cow sheds.

These steps ensure the well-being of the cows and the smooth running of the dairy.
In simple words: Cow sheds have plenty of food, clean water, and vet care for cows and calves. They earn money by selling milk products, and also get help from social workers and the government.

🎯 Exam Tip: Divide your answer into two sections: arrangements for animals and financial arrangements, covering all aspects of running a cow shed.

 

Question 2. What do the animal-rearers do when the animals are ill?
Answer: When farm animals fall ill, the people who raise them take them to a veterinary doctor. The doctor then provides the correct treatment to help the animals get better.
In simple words: Sick animals are taken to a special animal doctor for treatment.

🎯 Exam Tip: State the direct action taken: consulting a veterinary doctor for animal health issues.

Learnt, understood and now tell (Page No. 119)

 

Question 1. From where do we get the seeds of the crops for sowing in farms?
Answer: Farmers get the seeds for their crops either from a co-operative society or from special shops that sell seeds. These places ensure farmers have what they need to plant.
In simple words: Crop seeds are bought from co-operative groups or seed shops.

🎯 Exam Tip: Remember to name both types of places where seeds are commonly sourced by farmers.

 

Question 2. Which animals are reared at home?
Answer: Many different types of animals are raised at home, including cows, buffaloes, goats, sheep, camels, and horses. Each animal serves a specific purpose for the household or farm.
In simple words: Animals like cows, buffaloes, goats, and horses are kept at home.

🎯 Exam Tip: List a variety of commonly domesticated animals to show a broad understanding.

 

Question 3. Which chemical fertilizers are used to increase the productivity of the soil of the farms?
Answer: To make farm soil more productive, chemical fertilizers such as Urea, DAP (Diammonium Phosphate), zinc phosphate, and NPA (Nitrophosphate Ammonia) are used. These chemicals provide important nutrients to the soil.
In simple words: Fertilizers like Urea, DAP, and zinc phosphate make farm soil better for growing plants.

🎯 Exam Tip: Name specific examples of chemical fertilizers to demonstrate knowledge of common agricultural inputs.

 

Question 4. Why should we not use the plastic bags?
Answer: We should not use plastic bags for many important reasons: (i) Animals often eat plastic bags that contain leftover food, which then blocks their digestive system and can cause them to die. (ii) Plastic bags can clog drains, leading to dirty water accumulation and an increase in flies and mosquitoes, which spread diseases. (iii) When plastic bags mix with the soil, they slowly reduce the land's ability to grow crops over time. (iv) Storing food in plastic bags can also be bad for our health because harmful chemicals might transfer into the food. It is important to avoid plastic bags for the health of animals, the environment, and ourselves.
In simple words: Plastic bags hurt animals, block drains causing flies, make land less fertile, and can be bad for our health.

🎯 Exam Tip: Provide diverse reasons, covering environmental, animal welfare, and human health impacts, to fully explain why plastic bags should be avoided.

Other Important Questions

 

Question 2. Which one is the main equipment of agriculture?
(a) Sill
(b) Scissor
(c) Hansia
(d) Screw
Answer: (c) Hansia
In simple words: A hansia is a sickle, a key tool for cutting crops by hand.

🎯 Exam Tip: Know common agricultural tools and their traditional names to identify the main equipment.

 

Question 3. Which festival is celebrated in Kerala in the occasion of ripening of crops?
(a) Makar Sankranti
(b) Pongal
(c) Onam
(d) Diwali
Answer: (c) Onam
In simple words: In Kerala, Onam is a festival that celebrates when crops are ready.

🎯 Exam Tip: Connect major festivals with their specific regions and reasons for celebration, like harvest time.

 

Question 4. Who lives in the cow sheds?
(a) Camel
(b) Cow
(c) Horse
(d) Goat
Answer: (b) Cow
In simple words: Cows are the animals that live in cow sheds.

🎯 Exam Tip: Understand the common names for animal shelters and which animals live there.

State True or False:

 

Question 1. We should use plastic bags.
Answer: False.
In simple words: We should not use plastic bags because they harm the environment.

🎯 Exam Tip: Always remember the environmental impact of plastic bags; they are generally harmful.

 

Question 2. By eating the plastic bags, animals die.
Answer: True.
In simple words: Animals can die if they eat plastic bags.

🎯 Exam Tip: Recognize the direct danger plastic waste poses to wildlife, especially farm animals.

 

Question 3. Nowadays, tractors are used for ploughing and sowing the seeds.
Answer: True.
In simple words: Tractors are now used to plough fields and plant seeds.

🎯 Exam Tip: Acknowledge the role of modern machinery like tractors in current agricultural practices.

 

Question 4. We should use more chemical fertilizers in agriculture.
Answer: False.
In simple words: False. Using too many chemical fertilizers is not good for farming or our health.

🎯 Exam Tip: Be aware that excessive use of chemical fertilizers can have negative long-term effects on soil and health.

Very Short Answer Type Questions :

 

Question 1. What is sown in the fields?
Answer: In the fields, crops like bajra, linseed, and millets (sown as savarshave) are typically planted. These are common crops grown in many agricultural areas.
In simple words: Bajra, linseed, and millets are some crops planted in the fields.

🎯 Exam Tip: Provide a few common examples of crops that are sown in agricultural fields.

 

Question 3. What is the bad effect of using large amounts of chemical fertilizers?
Answer: Using too much chemical fertilizer can have a bad effect: it reduces how much the land can grow crops over time. The soil loses its natural ability to be fertile.
In simple words: Too much chemical fertilizer makes the land grow fewer crops.

🎯 Exam Tip: Focus on the negative impact on soil health and long-term productivity due to overuse of chemicals.

 

Question 4. What is organic fertilizer?
Answer: Organic fertilizer is a natural type of plant food made from the waste (feces) of domestic animals. It helps enrich the soil naturally and supports healthy plant growth.
In simple words: Organic fertilizer is natural plant food made from animal waste.

🎯 Exam Tip: Define organic fertilizer by its natural source and its benefit to the soil.

 

Question 5. What is cold storage?
Answer: Cold storage is a special room where crops and other food items are kept at very low temperatures. This helps to preserve them for a longer time, preventing them from spoiling quickly.
In simple words: Cold storage is a cool room used to keep crops fresh for a long time.

🎯 Exam Tip: Explain cold storage in terms of temperature and its purpose of preservation.

 

Question 6. What problems could be faced in grains storage?
Answer: When storing grains, two main problems can occur: moisture in the surrounding environment and outbreaks of pests or organisms. Moisture can cause grains to rot or mold, while pests can eat and spoil them.
In simple words: Grains can get spoiled by moisture or by many small harmful organisms.

🎯 Exam Tip: Identify the two key threats to stored grains: moisture and pests/organisms.

 

Question 7. When is the Pushkar fair celebrated?
Answer: The Pushkar fair is celebrated during Karthik Purnima. This is an annual camel and livestock fair held in Pushkar, Rajasthan, India.
In simple words: The Pushkar fair happens during Karthik Purnima.

🎯 Exam Tip: State the specific time of year for the Pushkar fair, linking it to the Hindu calendar.

 

Question 8. When is the Pongal festival celebrated?
Answer: The Pongal festival is celebrated around the same time as Makar Sankranti. It is a harvest festival, primarily celebrated in Tamil Nadu, India.
In simple words: Pongal is celebrated around Makar Sankranti.

🎯 Exam Tip: Associate Pongal with its celebration time (around Makar Sankranti) and its nature as a harvest festival.

 

Question 9. In which state is Onam festival celebrated?
Answer: The Onam festival is widely celebrated in the state of Kerala, India. It is a harvest festival that involves many cultural activities.
In simple words: Onam festival is celebrated in Kerala.

🎯 Exam Tip: Know the specific state where major cultural festivals like Onam are celebrated.

 

Question 11. What food materials can be got from the domestic animals?
Answer: Domestic animals provide us with many useful food items and other products. These include milk, ghee, curd, and butter. Their dung is used as fertilizer and fuel, and their hides can be made into leather.
In simple words: We get milk products, dung, and leather from farm animals.

🎯 Exam Tip: List both edible products (dairy) and non-edible useful products (dung, leather) from domestic animals.

 

Question 12. You would have seen many domestic animals in your surroundings. Name any 3 animals. (Board Paper)
Answer: Three common domestic animals often seen around us are the cow, goat, and dog. Each of these animals has different roles, from providing milk to offering companionship.
In simple words: Three farm animals you might see are cows, goats, and dogs.

🎯 Exam Tip: Provide common examples of domestic animals that are familiar to most students.

Short Answer Type Questions :

 

Question 1. What is the effect of rain on the crops?
Answer: Rain has a big effect on crops. If it rains at the right time, farmers get a lot of crops. But if it doesn't rain on time, or if there is too much or too little rain, crops can get damaged. Also, too much rain can lead to diseases in plants, spoiling the crops and causing farmers to lose money.
In simple words: Timely rain helps crops grow well, but too much or too little rain, or diseases from rain, can spoil crops and hurt farmers' income.

🎯 Exam Tip: Explain both the positive and negative impacts of rain, linking timing and quantity to crop health and farmer income.

 

Question 2. What are the bad effects of chemical fertilizers and pesticides?
Answer: Using too many chemical fertilizers and pesticides can have several bad effects. While they might seem to increase land productivity at first, they can harm the soil over time. Also, these chemicals can cause health problems for people, such as headaches, skin diseases, stomach issues, and feelings of restlessness.
In simple words: Too many chemicals on farms can damage the land, and cause health issues like headaches and skin problems for people.

🎯 Exam Tip: Highlight both the environmental harm (soil) and human health issues caused by overuse of chemical inputs.

 

Question 3. What causes the grains to get spoiled?
Answer: Grains can get spoiled mainly due to two reasons: moisture in the surrounding environment and harmful organisms (like pests or mold) that continuously attack them. Moisture makes grains rot, and pests eat them, making them unfit for consumption.
In simple words: Grains spoil because of moisture and harmful tiny creatures.

🎯 Exam Tip: Identify the two primary factors responsible for grain spoilage: moisture and pests/organisms.

 

Question 5. Name the diseases caused by chemical fertilizers.
Answer: The diseases that can be caused by exposure to chemical fertilizers include headaches, skin diseases, stomach-related problems, and feelings of restlessness. It's important to handle these chemicals carefully.
In simple words: Chemical fertilizers can cause headaches, skin problems, stomach issues, and restlessness.

🎯 Exam Tip: List specific health problems linked to chemical fertilizer exposure, emphasizing their negative effects.

 

Question 6. How are the organic manures prepared?
Answer: Organic manure is made by digging a small pit and filling it with dry leaves, small branches, vegetable and fruit peels, and water. Animal dung is also added to this pit. Over time, all these things naturally break down. Once decomposed, this rich mixture can be used as manure to help plants grow. This process creates nutrient-rich soil.
In simple words: Organic manure is made by putting dry leaves, food waste, and animal dung into a pit with water. It then breaks down and becomes plant food.

🎯 Exam Tip: Describe the process of making organic manure in simple steps, focusing on natural decomposition.

 

Question 7. How did the people store food grains in earlier times?
Answer: In earlier times, people stored food grains in large containers (sometimes described as "paper plums" or similar traditional vessels). They would add neem leaves to these containers to protect the grains. This method kept the food grains safe from pests and spoilage all year round. Neem leaves acted as a natural repellent.
In simple words: Long ago, people stored grains in big containers with neem leaves to keep them safe from pests.

🎯 Exam Tip: Highlight traditional storage methods, including the use of natural repellents like neem leaves.

 

Question 8. Why is Onam celebrated in Kerala?
Answer: Onam is celebrated in Kerala to mark the ripening of important crops such as tea, ginger, cardamom, black pepper, and wheat. It also signals the beginning of a pleasant season. The festival is a way to give thanks for the good harvest and welcome the new season.
In simple words: Onam in Kerala celebrates the harvest of crops like tea and ginger, and the start of a nice season.

🎯 Exam Tip: Connect Onam to its harvest origins and the specific crops that are ripe during its celebration.

 

Question 9. Which things should be taken care of in animal husbandry?
Answer: In animal husbandry, it is important to provide animals with a clean and airy living space. They also need a proper and nutritious diet. These measures help ensure the animals stay healthy, maintain their ability to work, and produce well. Taking good care of animals increases their productivity.
In simple words: Animals need a clean, airy home and good food to stay healthy and productive.

🎯 Exam Tip: Emphasize the three key aspects of good animal husbandry: habitat, diet, and health care.

 

Question 10. Write the names of 3 animals found near your area and name the business associated with them.
Answer:

In simple words: Animals like cows give milk, sheep give wool, and goats give milk and meat; these are all businesses.

🎯 Exam Tip: Clearly link each animal to its primary product or the business it supports.

 

Question 11. Write the names of 3 animals found in your surroundings along with the names of the products available from them. (Model Paper)
Answer:

In simple words: Animals like cows give milk and dung, sheep give milk, wool, and meat, and goats provide milk and meat.

🎯 Exam Tip: Be sure to list specific products obtained from each animal, differentiating between them where possible.

Essay Type Questions

 

Question 1. Different farming activities are given in the pictures. Write the name of these farming activities. (Board Paper)
Answer: Based on the pictures, the different farming activities shown are:

1. Tillage: This involves preparing the soil by digging, stirring, or turning it over.
2. Planting: This is the process of putting seeds or young plants into the soil.
3. Pesticide sprinkling: This is when chemicals are sprayed to protect crops from pests.

These are all important steps in growing food.
In simple words: The farming activities shown are Tillage (preparing soil), Planting (putting seeds), and Pesticide sprinkling (protecting crops).

🎯 Exam Tip: Clearly identify and describe each farming activity shown, providing a brief explanation of what it involves.

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