Question bank

Chapter-1   Changes in A Family
Q-1 Short Type Question
1. Nuclear family
2. Joint Family
3. Single-parent Family
4. Cousins
5. Siblings
Q-2 True or False
1. Family is the basic unit of a society.
2. As the size of the family increases, the family tree gets extended.
3. Married couples sometimes adopt children.
4. Our family does not teach us any values.
5. Marriage outside our family is called exogamy.
Q-3 Fill in the Blanks
1. People we are related to are called our _______________________ .
2. Our brothers and sisters are our _______________________ .
3. The new relationships aquired after marriages are called _______________________ .
4. The marriage in a family brings a new person into the house as a _________ or _________ .
5. We must admire the _______________ of each member in a family.
Q-4 long type question
1. What is a family?
2. What do the members of a family share?
3. Describe the different generations in a family.
4. Give any three reasons that change the family structures.
5. What does our family teach us?
6. How does the marriage in a family change the family structure?
Multiple Choice Questions
Q-1 Short Type Question

(i)

1. Nuclear family

(ii)

2. Joint Family

(iii)

3. Single-parent Family

(iv)

4. Cousins

(v)

5. Siblings
Q-2 Fill in the Blanks

(i)

1. People we are related to are called our _______________________ .

(ii)

2. Our brothers and sisters are our _______________________ .

(iii)

3. The new relationships aquired after marriages are called _______________________ .

(iv)

4. The marriage in a family brings a new person into the house as a _________ or _________ .

(v)

5. We must admire the _______________ of each member in a family.
Q-3 True or False

(i)

1. Family is the basic unit of a society.

(ii)

2. As the size of the family increases, the family tree gets extended.

(iii)

3. Married couples sometimes adopt children.

(iv)

4. Our family does not teach us any values.

(v)

5. Marriage outside our family is called exogamy.
Q-4 long type question

(i)

1. What is a family?

(ii)

2. What do the members of a family share?

(iii)

3. Describe the different generations in a family.

(iv)

4. Give any three reasons that change the family structures.

(v)

5. What does our family teach us?

(vi)

6. How does the marriage in a family change the family structure?
Q-5 The children of our uncles and aunts are called our.

(i)

cousins

(ii)

siblings

(iii)

Parents
Q-6 Our brothers and sisters are our.

(i)

cousins

(ii)

siblings

(iii)

relatives
Q-7 The children of our uncles and aunts are called our.

(i)

cousins

(ii)

siblings

(iii)

Parents
Q-8 Who are always the first generation?

(i)

Grandparents

(ii)

Parents

(iii)

Siblings
Q-9 We call our parent's parents as our.

(i)

grandparents

(ii)

members

(iii)

relatives
Q-10 Every family is like a.

(i)

tree

(ii)

book

(iii)

game
Q-11 Our brothers and sisters are our.

(i)

cousins

(ii)

siblings

(iii)

relatives
Chapter-2   Changes in School and Neighbourhood
Q-1 one word answer
1. The people who migrate from their own country to another country.
2. The people who migrate.
3. Movement of people from one place to another.
4. The area around your home or your school.
5. The class you are in this year.
Q-2 True or False
1. It takes some time to get used to a change.
2. We cannot see a bus stop in our neighbourhood.
3. Most of the Indian women are housewives.
4. Women cannot do jobs.
5. Today, women do all kinds of jobs.
Q-3 Fill in the Blanks
1. The people who migrate are called _______________________ .
2. People should not be treated on the basis of their _______________________ .
3. All people have the right to enjoy _______________________ .
4. Last year, you were in class _______________________ .
5. Women have been struggling to get an ______________ in the society.
Q-4 long type question
1. Write any three ways in which schools change.
2. What is neighbourhood?
3. Mention any three changes that may be in a neighbourhood.
4. In what ways can women today enjoy equal rights.
Multiple Choice Questions
Q-1 Fill in the Blanks

(i)

1. The people who migrate are called _______________________ .

(ii)

2. People should not be treated on the basis of their _______________________ .

(iii)

3. All people have the right to enjoy _______________________ .

(iv)

4. Last year, you were in class _______________________ .

(v)

5. Women have been struggling to get an ______________ in the society.
Q-2 one word answer

(i)

1. The people who migrate from their own country to another country.

(ii)

2. The people who migrate.

(iii)

3. Movement of people from one place to another.

(iv)

4. The area around your home or your school.

(v)

5. The class you are in this year.
Q-3 True or False

(i)

1. It takes some time to get used to a change.

(ii)

2. We cannot see a bus stop in our neighbourhood.

(iii)

3. Most of the Indian women are housewives.

(iv)

4. Women cannot do jobs.

(v)

5. Today, women do all kinds of jobs.
Q-4 long type question

(i)

1. Write any three ways in which schools change.

(ii)

2. What is neighbourhood?

(iii)

3. Mention any three changes that may be in a neighbourhood.

(iv)

4. In what ways can women today enjoy equal rights.
Q-5 Next year you will be in class.

(i)

IV

(ii)

V

(iii)

III
Q-6 New __________ may open in a neighbourhood.

(i)

shops

(ii)

roads

(iii)

trees
Q-7 Most of the Indian women are.

(i)

housewives

(ii)

teachers

(iii)

pilots
Q-8 What can you see in your neighbourhood?

(i)

Both

(ii)

Park

(iii)

SCHOOL
Q-9 Next year you will be in class.

(i)

IV

(ii)

V

(iii)

III
Q-10 Some __________ move to another place and settle there.

(i)

families

(ii)

trees

(iii)

schools
Chapter-3   Changes in Transport
Q-1 True or False
1. National Highways connect the major cities of our country.
2. Indian Railways are the largest in Asia.
3. Mumbai is India’s biggest port.
4. Bullet trains in India are proposed to start soon.
5. Local trains in Kolkata are called ferries.
Q-2 MATCH THE FOLLOWING
Q-3 Fill in the Blanks
1. The first train in India ran between ___________ and ___________ .
2. ___________ is the fastest means of transport .
3. ___________ and ___________ help during floods and natural calamities.
4. Indira Gandhi International Airport is situated in
5. Our country has ___________ major ports and ___________ smaller ports.
Q-4 Short Type Question
1. How was the invention of the wheel useful?
2. Differentiate between means of rural transport and means of urban transport.
3. What is land transport? Give examples.
4. What do you know about metro trains?
5. What is water transport? Give examples.
6. What is air transport? Give examples.
Q-5 True or False
1. National Highways connect the major cities of our country.
2. Indian Railways are the largest in Asia.
Multiple Choice Questions
Q-1 Fill in the Blanks

(i)

1. The first train in India ran between ___________ and ___________ .

(ii)

2. ___________ is the fastest means of transport .

(iii)

3. ___________ and ___________ help during floods and natural calamities.

(iv)

4. Indira Gandhi International Airport is situated in

(v)

5. Our country has ___________ major ports and ___________ smaller ports.
Q-2 True or False

(i)

1. National Highways connect the major cities of our country.

(ii)

2. Indian Railways are the largest in Asia.
Q-3 Metro trains are found in.

(i)

BOTH

(ii)

Mumbai and Kolkata

(iii)

Delhi
Q-4 Meenambakkam International Airport is in.

(i)

Chennai

(ii)

Delhi

(iii)

kolkata
Q-5 Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport is in.

(i)

Delhi

(ii)

Mumbai

(iii)

Kolkata
Q-6 The most popular means of transport is.

(i)

aeroplane

(ii)

bus

(iii)

train
Q-7 Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport is in.

(i)

KOLKATA

(ii)

Mumbai

(iii)

Delhi
Q-8 Meenambakkam International Airport is in.

(i)

Chennai

(ii)

Delhi

(iii)

kolkata
Chapter-4   Time and Calendar
Q-1 Fill in the Blanks
1. Gregorian Calendar was created in _______________________ .
2. A leap year has ______________________ days .
3. India got its freedom on _____________________.
4. The calendar we use today is called _______________ .
5. __________ is also known as the "Father of the Nation".
Q-2 MATCH THE FOLLOWING
Q-3 True or False
1. Republic Day is celebrated on 15th August.
2. Gandhi Jayanti is a National Festival of India.
3. February has 29 days in a leap year.
4. CE was earlier called AD.
5. BCE was earlier called BC.
Q-4 long type question
1. What is sequencing?
2. What is a calendar?
3. What is a timeline? How does it help us?
4. What do you know about the origin of calendar?
5. Differentiate between CE and BCE.
6. How are calendars useful?
Q-5 Fill in the Blanks
1. Gregorian Calendar was created in _______________________ .
2. A leap year has ______________________ days .
3. India got its freedom on _____________________.
4. The calendar we use today is called _______________ .
5. __________ is also known as the "Father of the Nation".
Q-6 MATCH THE FOLLOWING
Q-7 True or False
1. Republic Day is celebrated on 15th August.
2. Gandhi Jayanti is a National Festival of India.
3. February has 29 days in a leap year.
4. CE was earlier called AD.
5. BCE was earlier called BC.
Multiple Choice Questions
Q-1 The Prime Minister hoists the National Flag on the Red Fort on _____________________.

(i)

Independence Day

(ii)

Republic Day

(iii)

Gandhi Jayanti
Q-2 A grand ceremonial parade is organised on ___________________ .

(i)

Republic Day

(ii)

Gandhi Jayanti

(iii)

Independence Day
Q-3 Who is also called the "Father of the Nation"?

(i)

Mahatma Gandhi

(ii)

Rabindranath Tagore

(iii)

Rajendra Prasad
Q-4 Whose birthday is celebrated as Teacher's Day?

(i)

Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan

(ii)

Mahatma Gandhi

(iii)

Rajendra Prasad
Q-5 Who was affectionately called 'Chacha' by children?

(i)

Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru

(ii)

Mahatma Gandhi

(iii)

Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan
Chapter-5   Our Helpers
Q-1 Fill in the Blanks
1. Soldiers are made physically fit through various _________________ .
2. ____________ treats us when we become sick.
3. The teacher teaches us how to ____________ and ____________ .
4. We must ____________ our teachers.
5. Policemen keep the ____________ in control.
Q-2 long type question
1. What do soldiers do for us?
2. How are farmers helpful for us?
3. What are mobile dispensaries?
4. How do teachers help us?
5. What do policemen do for us?
6. Who are remen?
Q-3 MATCH THE FOLLOWING
Q-4 True or False
1. We need the help of other people in our everyday life.
2. Doctors look after our health.
3. There is a dispensary in every village.
4. A city has a few hospitals.
5. Teachers love all students equally.
Multiple Choice Questions
Q-1 Who come in a fire brigade ?

(i)

Firemen

(ii)

Doctors

(iii)

Policemen
Q-2 Who grows crops for us?

(i)

Farmers

(ii)

Firemen

(iii)

Doctors
Q-3 Who advise us to follow the rules of hygiene?

(i)

Doctors

(ii)

Farmers

(iii)

Policemen
Q-4 We can seek help of the policeman ____________.

(i)

both

(ii)

anywhere

(iii)

anytime
Q-5 Who maintains law and order in an area?

(i)

Policemen

(ii)

Doctors

(iii)

Farmers
Q-6 Who grows crops for us?

(i)

Farmers

(ii)

Firemen

(iii)

Doctors
Q-7 Who advise us to follow the rules of hygiene?

(i)

Doctors

(ii)

Farmers

(iii)

Policemen
Q-8 We can seek help of the policeman ____________.

(i)

both

(ii)

anywhere

(iii)

anytime
Q-9 Who maintains law and order in an area?

(i)

Policemen

(ii)

Doctors

(iii)

Farmers
Chapter-6   Caring For Others
Q-1 Fill in the Blanks
1. Braille script was developed by ___________________ .
2. _____________ supported all kinds of work.
3. There is no _____________ or ____________ work.
4. Rohit's mother used to measure his fever with the help of a ______________.
5. Sagar and his grandpa visited _____________ .
Q-2 True or False
1. A sick person needs love and affection from the members of his/her family.
2. We must respect all types of jobs equally.
3. We should give value and respect to all workers.
4. We should not take care of a sick person.
5. Work is only work.
Q-3 Fill in the Blanks
1. Braille script was developed by ___________________ .
2. _____________ supported all kinds of work.
3. There is no _____________ or ____________ work.
4. Rohit's mother used to measure his fever with the help of a ______________.
5. Sagar and his grandpa visited _____________ .
Q-4 long type question
1. What did Sagar, Radhika and Jatin do in the old-age home?
2. What was Kavya doing on the road?
3. Who is Namita? How does she read books?
4. What is Braille?
5. What all did Rohit do for his grandfather?
6. What is meant by ‘dignity of labour’?
Multiple Choice Questions
Q-1 Where did Grandpa take Sagar?

(i)

orphanage

(ii)

old-age home

(iii)

hospital
Q-2 What was the name of the blind girl?

(i)

Radhika

(ii)

Namita

(iii)

Kavya
Q-3 Sagar planned a birthday party for his.

(i)

grandmother

(ii)

father

(iii)

grandfather
Q-4 Which script has raised letters on a sheet?

(i)

Brahmi

(ii)

Braille

(iii)

Roman
Q-5 Who gave medicines to Rohit?

(i)

Rohit's grandfather

(ii)

Radhika

(iii)

Rohit's mother
Chapter-7   Safety Rules
Q-1 True or False
1. Synthetic clothes catch fire easily.
2. Gas stoves, when not in use, must be turned off.
3. Do not touch electric fittings with wet hands.
4. Do not rush up or down the stairs.
5. Electric appliances make our work easy.
Q-2 Fill in the Blanks
1. Always swim in the presence of an _________________ .
2. We should always follow _________________ .
3. Green light means _________________ .
4. Amber light means _________________ .
5. Red light means _________________ .
Q-3 long type question
1. How can we avoid accidents?
2. How can we avoid the accident of slipping on the oor?
3. Mention any three safety rules to avoid accidents on the road.
4. What causes poisoning?
5. What should be done if someone gets an electric shock?
6. How can we be safe while swimming?
Multiple Choice Questions
Q-1 Poisonous chemicals should be properly

(i)

labelled

(ii)

kept away from eatables

(iii)

both
Q-2 Wait for your _________________ at rides.

(i)

turn

(ii)

friends

(iii)

brother
Q-3 Use a _________________ to reach something high.

(i)

stool

(ii)

ladder

(iii)

any of the two
Q-4 Gas stoves must be checked regularly to avoid

(i)

burns

(ii)

leakage

(iii)

blast
Q-5 Cross the road when the traffic _________________ .

(i)

stops

(ii)

starts

(iii)

any of the two
Chapter-8   First Aid
Q-1 MATCH THE FOLLOWING
Q-2 True or False
1. You must learn to give rst aid.
2. Immediate rst aid can save a person’s life.
3. Immediate rst aid can prevent permanent injury.
4. Try to stop bleeding by tying a rope.
5. It is better to follow safety rules to avoid accidents.
Q-3 Fill in the Blanks
1. Apply an _____________ over the part of a minor cut.
2. We must be prepared for an _____________ .
3. Allow ____________ around a fainted person.
4. ____________ is better than cure.
5. Do not __________ after an accident.
Q-4 long type question
1. What is First Aid?
2. What are the things we must remember while giving First Aid?
3. Mention the common emergencies that need rst aid.
4. Describe the rst aid that should be given if a person faints.
5. Explain the First Aid that should be given in case of insect bites.
6. Describe the First Aid that should be given in case of burns.
Multiple Choice Questions
Q-1 The emergency number of a blood bank is

(i)

104

(ii)

101

(iii)

102
Q-2 Apply the paste of _________________ on the area of an insect-bite.

(i)

baking soda

(ii)

calamine

(iii)

turmeric
Q-3 ______________ may cause infection.

(i)

Dirt

(ii)

Flies

(iii)

both
Q-4 What is the emergency number of the railway helpline?

(i)

1215

(ii)

1512

(iii)

1906
Q-5 Women's Helpline is

(i)

181

(ii)

191

(iii)

180
Chapter-9   Understanding Our Heritage
Q-1 Fill in the Blanks
1. The dresses we wear depict the _______________ of India.
2. People living in towns and cities wear _______________ dresses.
3. The ______________ and the ____________ are the two ancient epics of India
4. ____________ is a collection of animal fables.
5. The Mahabharata was written by ______________.
Q-2 long type question
1. What does the word ‘heritage’ mean?
2. Name the major languages of our country.
3. Who wear Ghagra?
4. Name the oldest language of India.
5. What story does the Panchtantra contains?
6. What do you know about Jataka Tales?
Q-3 MATCH THE FOLLOWING
Q-4 True or False
1. Our country has 22 languages recognized by the Indian Constitution.
2. Oriya was included in the list of classical languages of India in 2014.
3. People living in Indian villages wear modern dresses.
4. The wearing style of a saree differs from state to state.
5. Ravana was the king of Lanka.
Multiple Choice Questions
Q-1 What is the official language of India?

(i)

English

(ii)

hindi

(iii)

Sanskriti
Q-2 Our country has ________________ major languages.

(i)

18

(ii)

20

(iii)

22
Q-3 Men wear salwar-kameez and phiran in

(i)

Uttar Pradesh

(ii)

Jammu and Kashmir

(iii)

Madhya Pradesh
Q-4 Panchatantra was written by

(i)

Kalidas

(ii)

Tulsidas

(iii)

Vishnu Sharma
Q-5 Lungi is a popular dress of

(i)

South India

(ii)

West India

(iii)

North India
Chapter-10   Buildings And Monuments
Q-1 MATCH THE FOLLOWING
Q-2 True or False
1. The Qutub Minar was completed by Iltutmish.
2. Lord Jagannatha Temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva.
3. Sanchi Stupa is built of bricks and stone.
4. The Amber Fort was completed by Raja Man Singh.
5. The Agra Fort was built in 1565.
Q-3 Fill in the Blanks
1. The Qutub Minar was built in the honour of ___________________.
2. The famous Shore Temple is located at ___________________.
3. The Meenakshi Temple is situated at ___________________.
4. The Lingaraj Temple is dedicated to ___________________.
5. The Amber Fort is situated at ___________________.
Q-4 long type question
1. What is a stupa?
2. Who built the Qutub Minar?
3. What do you know about the Red Fort?
4. Write a brief note on the Taj Mahal.
5. Describe the Agra Fort.
6. Name a few temples of Odisha.
Multiple Choice Questions
Q-1 The Brihadeshwara Temple is dedicated to

(i)

Lord Ganesha

(ii)

Lord Shiva

(iii)

Lord Vishnu
Q-2 The Sun Temple is situated at

(i)

Jaipur

(ii)

Konark

(iii)

Madurai
Q-3 The Qutub Minar is situated in

(i)

Agra

(ii)

Jaipur

(iii)

Delhi
Q-4 The huge gateways of the Meenakshi Temple are called

(i)

Corridors

(ii)

Gopurams

(iii)

Shashtras
Q-5 The Brihadeshwara Temple is dedicated to

(i)

Lord Ganesha

(ii)

Lord Shiva

(iii)

Lord Vishnu
Q-6 The Rajrajeshwara Temple is situated at

(i)

Tanjore

(ii)

Mahabalipuram

(iii)

Madurai
Chapter-11   Great National Leaders
Q-1 Fill in the Blanks
1. Tilak brought two weeklies, _____________ in English and _____________ in Marathi.
2. The full name of Mahatma Gandhi was _____________ .
3. _____________ was the first Prime Minister of our country.
4. _____________ was the first Home Minister of our country.
5. Saradar Vallabhbhai Patel died on _____________.
Q-2 long type question
1. How and when did the First War of Independence begin?
2. Write the famous slogan given by Bal Gangadhar Tilak.
3. Write a short note on Mahatma Gandhi.
4. What do you know about Azad Hind Fauz?
5. What do you know about Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel?
6. What do you know about Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru?
Q-3 MATCH THE FOLLOWING
Q-4 True or False
1. Indira Gandhi was the daughter of Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru.
2. Home Role Movement was started by Bal Gangadhar Tilak.
3. Gandhiji believed in violence.
4. Quit India Movement was launched by Mahatma Gandhi
5. The famous slogan “Give me blood, I will give you freedom was given by Subhash Chandra Bose.
Multiple Choice Questions
Q-1 Rani Lakshmi Bai was born in

(i)

1845

(ii)

1835

(iii)

1870
Q-2 Lala Lajpat Rai was born in

(i)

1840

(ii)

1855

(iii)

1865
Q-3 Sarojini Naidu was born in

(i)

Agra

(ii)

Hyderabad

(iii)

Jaipur
Q-4 Subhas Chandra Bose was born in

(i)

1847

(ii)

1897

(iii)

1870
Q-5 "Discovery of India" was written by

(i)

Mahatma Gandhi

(ii)

Jawaharlal Nehru

(iii)

Sarojini Naidu
Chapter-12   National Symbols of India
Q-1 one word answer
1. Our National Anthem
2. Our National Animal
3. Our National Bird
4. Our National Song
5. Our National Emblem
Q-2 long type question
1. What are our National Symbols?
2. Describe the National Flag of India.
3. What are the various rules regarding hoisting the National Flag?
4. Explain our national emblem.
5. What do the words “Satyameva Jayate” mean?
6. What are the manners while singing the National Anthem and National Song?
Q-3 Fill in the Blanks
1. Ashoka Chakra in our National Flag has _____________ spokes.
2. Satyameva Jayate in the National Emblem is written in _____________ .
3. Our National Anthem was written by _____________ .
4. Our National Song was written by _____________ .
5. The tiger is a symbol of _____________ , _____________ and _____________.
Q-4 True or False
1. We should respect our National Flag.
2. A torn or dirty ag should not be hoisted.
3. Emblem means symbol.
4. National Anthem is sung on all important national occasions.
5. The lotus grows in fresh water
Multiple Choice Questions
Q-1 Our National Flag has _____________ colours.

(i)

4

(ii)

3

(iii)

5
Q-2 Our National Emblem has _____________ lions.

(i)

3

(ii)

4

(iii)

5
Q-3 Which is our National Flower?

(i)

Lotus

(ii)

Rose

(iii)

Marigold
Q-4 Which is our national river?

(i)

Ganga

(ii)

Yamuna

(iii)

Saraswati
Q-5 Our National Emblem has _____________ lions.

(i)

3

(ii)

4

(iii)

5
Q-6 Which is our National Flower?

(i)

Lotus

(ii)

Rose

(iii)

Marigold
Q-7 Which is our National Tree?

(i)

Ashoka

(ii)

Banyan

(iii)

Peepal
Chapter-13   Our Festivals
Q-1 Fill in the Blanks
1. _____________ is called 'Bapu'.
2. The samadhi of Mahatma Gandhi is at _____________ .
3. _____________ is called 'festival of lights'.
4. _____________ is called 'festival of colours'.
5. Christmas marks the birthday of _____________ .
Q-2 MATCH THE FOLLOWING
Q-3 True or False
1. Mahatma Gandhi’s birth is celebrated as the ‘International Day of Non-Violence’.
2. Bihu is the festival of Assam.
3. Baisakhi marks the harvest of wheat crop.
4. Wangala is a festival of Nagaland.
5. Chapchar Kut is a festival of Mizoram.
Q-4 long type question
1. What are festivals?
2. Differentiate between national festivals and religious festivals.
3. How is Independence Day celebrated?
4. How is Republic Day celebrated?
5. Write a short note on the festival of Eid.
6. How is Gurupurab celebrated?
7. Name the festivals of North-east.
Multiple Choice Questions
Q-1 Gandhi Jayanti marks the birthday of

(i)

Mahatma Gandhi

(ii)

Bal Gangadhar Tilak

(iii)

Sarojini Naidu
Q-2 It is also called Vijayadashmi.

(i)

Holi

(ii)

Diwali

(iii)

Dussehra
Q-3 Which special dish is prepared on Eid?

(i)

Sewaiyan

(ii)

Kheer

(iii)

Kichdi
Q-4 Onam is the harvest festival of

(i)

Punjab

(ii)

Kerala

(iii)

Tamil Nadu
Q-5 Pongal is the harvest festival of

(i)

Tamil Nadu

(ii)

Rajasthan

(iii)

Bihar
Chapter-14   The Earth and The Solar System
Q-1 one word answer
1. The largest planet in the Solar System.
2. The smallest planet in the Solar System.
3. The only planet on which life exists.
4. The only natural satellite of the Earth.
5. Solar Year
Q-2 long type question
1. What is the Solar System?
2. What are stars?
3. Name the planets of our Solar System.
4. What are constellations?
5. Differentiate between rotation and revolution.
6. What are satellites?
Q-3 Fill in the Blanks
1. The Sun rises in the _____________ and sets in the _____________ .
2. The Sun gives us _____________ and _____________ .
3. The rotation of the Earth causes _____________ .
4. The revolution of the Earth causes _____________ .
5. One revolution is completed in _____________ .
Q-4 True or False
1. All the planets move around the Sun.
2. Plants prepare their food in the presence of sunlight.
3. There are a few galaxies in theu niverse.
4. Some satellites in space are man-made.
5. All stars are bigger than the Sun.
Multiple Choice Questions
Q-1 What is milky way?

(i)

Galaxy

(ii)

Star

(iii)

Planet
Q-2 Stars are in the sky

(i)

during the day

(ii)

at night

(iii)

both
Q-3 The Sun is a

(i)

star

(ii)

planet

(iii)

satellite
Q-4 There are _____________ planets in our solar system.

(i)

8

(ii)

6

(iii)

5
Q-5 The Earth rotates on its axis once in _____________ hours.

(i)

24

(ii)

36

(iii)

72
Chapter-15   Our Earth—A Unique Planet
Q-1 MATCH THE FOLLOWING
Q-2 True or False
1. The Earth is at the proper distance from the Sun.
2. If the Earth were close to the Sun, it would have too hot on the Earth.
3. If the Earth were far away from the Sun, it would have been too cold on the Earth
4. People in ancient times believed that the Earth has edges.
Q-3 Fill in the Blanks
1. _____________ protects the Earth from harmful utra-violet rays of the Sun.
2. _____________ part of the Earth is covered with water
3. The Earth is slightly _____________ at the top and bottom.
4. The Earth is _____________ at the centre.
Q-4 long type question
1. Name the factors that make life possible on the Earth.
2. What is atmosphere?
3. Why is Earth called a blue planet?
4. How did Ferdinand Magellan prove that the Earth is round in shape?
Multiple Choice Questions
Q-1 It provides us with oxygen to breathe.

(i)

Cloud

(ii)

Atmosphere

(iii)

Ocean
Q-2 The place where land and the sea meet.

(i)

Coast

(ii)

Horizon

(iii)

Atmosphere
Q-3 The place where the Earth and the sky appear to meet.

(i)

Coast

(ii)

Horizon

(iii)

Atmosphere
Q-4 Life on the Earth is possible because of the pressence of

(i)

air

(ii)

water

(iii)

both
Chapter-16   Knowing Our Earth
Q-1 Fill in the Blanks
1. A book of maps is called an _____________.
2. A _____________ is a model of the Earth.
3. The _____________ is the largest ocean.
4. The _____________ is the smallest ocean.
5. The _____________ are large salty water-bodies.
Q-2 True or False
1. Globes and maps help us to study the Earth.
2. Seas are smaller than oceans.
3. Mariana Trench, the deepest point on the Earth, lies in the Pacic Ocean.
4. Directions help us to nd the location of a place.
5. The Pacic Ocean is the deepest ocean.
Q-3 Short Type Question
1. Globe
2. Map
3. Compass
4. Continent
5. Ocean
Q-4 long type question
1. What are the limitations of globes?
2. Name the main directions.
3. Name the continents of the Earth.
4. Name all the ocean of the Earth.
5. What are landforms? Give examples.
Multiple Choice Questions
Q-1 The top of the map points towards the

(i)

North

(ii)

South

(iii)

East
Q-2 It is the largest continent.

(i)

Asia

(ii)

Australia

(iii)

Africa
Q-3 It is also called the Island continent.

(i)

Asia

(ii)

Australia

(iii)

Europe
Q-4 The bottom of the map points towards the

(i)

South

(ii)

North

(iii)

West
Q-5 It is the smallest continent.

(i)

Europe

(ii)

Australia

(iii)

Asia
Chapter-17   Environmental Pollution
Q-1 Short Type Question
2. Water pollution
1. Air pollution
3. Land pollution
4. Noise pollution
Q-2 Fill in the Blanks
1. Everything around us makes up our ______________.
2. ______________ have become a threat to the environment.
3. Land pollution reduces the growth of ______________.
4. Land pollution is also called ______________ pollution.
5. The sounds that are not pleasant to hear are called ______________.
Q-3 long type question
1. What is pollution?
2. Write any three ways by which air pollution can be controlled?
3. What are the harmful effects of air pollution?
4. Name the diseases caused by consuming dirty water.
5. How is soil pollution harmful?
6. What are the effects of noise pollution?
Multiple Choice Questions
Q-1 Our environment includes

(i)

living things

(ii)

non-living things

(iii)

both
Q-2 Leakage from oil tankers causes

(i)

air pollution

(ii)

water pollution

(iii)

land pollution
Q-3 Water pollution is harmful for

(i)

plants and animals

(ii)

humans

(iii)

all
Q-4 Trees hold the soil with their

(i)

roots

(ii)

leaves

(iii)

stem
Q-5 Water pollution is harmful for

(i)

plants and animals

(ii)

humans

(iii)

all
Q-6 Trees hold the soil with their

(i)

roots

(ii)

leaves

(iii)

stem
Chapter-18   Measures to Reduce Pollution
Q-1 Fill in the Blanks
1. The 3 R's stand for ____________, ____________ and ____________.
2. Chipko Movement was based on the ____________ philosophy.
3. The Chipko Movement gained momentum under ____________.
4. Van Mahotsava means ____________.
5. ____________ leads to several diseases.
Q-2 MATCH THE FOLLOWING
Q-3 True or False
1. Trees are the source of rain on the Earth.
2. Only a very small portion of waste water is treated.
3. Van Mahotsava is a week-long festival.
4. Van Mahotsava raises awareness of trees among people.
5. Chipko Movement was a violent movement.
Q-4 Fill in the Blanks
1. The 3 R's stand for ____________, ____________ and ____________.
2. Chipko Movement was based on the ____________ philosophy.
3. The Chipko Movement gained momentum under ____________.
4. Van Mahotsava means ____________.
5. ____________ leads to several diseases.
Q-5 MATCH THE FOLLOWING
Q-6 True or False
1. Trees are the source of rain on the Earth.
2. Only a very small portion of waste water is treated.
3. Van Mahotsava is a week-long festival.
4. Van Mahotsava raises awareness of trees among people.
5. Chipko Movement was a violent movement.
Q-7 long type question
1. What is the importance of trees?
2. Why do we need to keep our surroundings clean?
3. How can we keep our surroundings clean?
4. Write any three ways by which water pollution can be checked?
5. Write a short note on Chipko Movement.
6. What do you know about Van Mahotsava?
Multiple Choice Questions
Q-1 Which of these is the biggest polluter of river water?

(i)

Industrial unit

(ii)

Shop

(iii)

House
Q-2 Chipko Movement was started in

(i)

1973

(ii)

1983

(iii)

1993
Q-3 Van Mahotsava began in the year

(i)

1960

(ii)

1950

(iii)

1948
Q-4 ____________ is the cause of water pollution.

(i)

City sewage

(ii)

Industrial waste

(iii)

both