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Chapter 5

EVS (Environmental Studies) Class 5

57 of 57 questions

57
Total Questions
24
Easy
28
Medium
5
Hard
Q1
easySprouting Requirements
Which condition is essential for chana seeds to sprout in the experiment?
A.Complete darkness
B.Continuous air supply
C.High salt concentration
D.Direct sunlight
Q2
easyExperiment Procedure
Why did Gopal's mother tie soaked chana in a damp cloth?
A.To keep them warm
B.To provide moisture and air for sprouting
C.To prevent insects
D.To dry them quickly
Q3
easyObservation
In the bowl experiment, which bowl showed no sprouting after two days?
A.Bowl with water only
B.Bowl with damp cloth
C.Empty bowl covered
D.All bowls showed sprouting
Q4
easySeed Preparation
What is the primary purpose of soaking seeds before cooking or sprouting?
A.To remove seed coat completely
B.To soften them and initiate germination processes
C.To wash away nutrients
D.To heat them uniformly
Q5
mediumConceptual Understanding
Which of these is NOT required for seed germination?
A.Air
B.Water
C.Soil
D.Salt
Q6
mediumProject Activity
During the ‘Plant your seeds' project, which step ensures proper drainage?
A.Using a clay pot
B.Mixing sand with soil
C.Making a small hole at the bottom
D.Watering daily
Q7
mediumMeasurement
How is the height of a sprouted plant measured in the activity?
A.Using a ruler directly
B.By comparing with a book
C.With a thread measured on a scale
D.By estimation
Q8
mediumSeed Structure
Which seed did NOT sprout when split before soaking?
A.Whole masoor
B.Whole chana
C.Whole methi
D.Whole til
Q9
easyGermination
What change indicates the first sign of germination?
A.Change in seed color
B.Emergence of a root or stem
C.Seed cracking sound
D.Increase in seed size
Q10
mediumPhysiology
Why do seeds need both air and water to sprout?
A.Air provides nutrients, water provides oxygen
B.Air prevents rot, water cools them
C.Air provides oxygen for respiration, water activates enzymes
D.Air provides warmth, water provides light
Q11
mediumSeed Dispersal
Which type of seed dispersal is demonstrated by bursting soybean pods?
A.Wind dispersal
B.Water dispersal
C.Ballistic dispersal
D.Animal dispersal
Q12
easySeed Dispersal
How do flying seeds like those in picture 1 travel?
A.By attaching to animal fur
B.By wind currents
C.By floating on water
D.By human transport
Q13
mediumReal-world Application
What innovation did George Mestral create after studying seeds under a microscope?
A.Synthetic fertilizer
B.Biodegradable plastics
C.Velcro fastener
D.Hydroponic system
Q14
easySeed Dispersal
Which of these seeds travels by sticking to animal fur?
A.Cumin (jeera)
B.Safflower
C.Burdock
D.Fenugreek (methi)
Q15
mediumSeed Characteristics
Which spice seed was mentioned as very light and could be blown away?
A.Rajma
B.Saunf (aniseed)
C.Chana
D.Masoor
Q16
hardTerminology
What is the scientific term for seed germination?
A.Photosynthesis
B.Respiration
C.Imbibition
D.Transpiration
Q17
easyCarnivorous Plants
Which plant traps and eats insects using a pitcher-like structure?
A.Venus flytrap
B.Pitcher plant
C.Mimosa pudica
D.Rafflesia
Q18
mediumHealth Benefits
Why did the doctor recommend sprouts to Gopal's aunt?
A.They are easy to digest and nutritious
B.They taste sweet
C.They are decorative
D.They grow faster
Q19
easyClassification
Which list includes only vegetable seeds?
A.Rajma, chana, masoor
B.Tomato, brinjal, radish
C.Aniseed, cumin, fenugreek
D.Pea, wheat, rice
Q20
hardData Interpretation
On which day did sprouted plants show the greatest increase in height?
A.First day after germination
B.Second day after germination
C.They grew equally each day
D.They did not grow after germination
Q21
mediumEcology
What would happen if seeds did not disperse and remained in one place?
A.They would grow taller
B.They would compete for resources and reduce survival
C.They would become stronger
D.They would attract more pollinators
Q22
easyHistorical Introduction
Which fruit seed was introduced to India from South America?
A.Mango
B.Potato
C.Banana
D.Cabbage
Q23
easyClassification
Which of these lists includes only spice seeds?
A.Jeera, saunf, methi
B.Rajma, chana, masoor
C.Brinjal, radish, spinach
D.Pea, bean, lentil
Q24
mediumCreative Activity
Which game could you play using seeds?
A.Skipping
B.Marbles
C.Seed tossing into cups
D.Hide and seek
Q25
mediumSeed Anatomy
What is inside a seed that allows a new plant to grow?
A.Stored starch and embryo
B.Fruit pulp
C.Flower buds
D.Soil particles
Q26
easyObservation
Which seed texture category did students record by feeling them?
A.Spicy
B.Sweet
C.Smooth or rough
D.Wet or dry
Q27
mediumEnvironmental Factors
Which of these factors may affect sprouting time?
A.Temperature and humidity
B.Leaf color
C.Pot size
D.Seed color
Q28
mediumObservation
What change in the stem did students observe during the experiment?
A.Stem turned blue
B.Stem lengthened and became green
C.Stem disappeared
D.Stem became woody
Q29
easyData Recording
Which day-of-observation field did students fill in their chart?
A.Date, height, number of leaves, other changes
B.Date and color only
C.Height and moisture level
D.Temperature and pH
Q30
easySeed Dispersal
Which one of these is an example of animal-mediated seed dispersal?
A.Soybean pod bursting
B.Velcro-inspired seeds sticking to fur
C.Floatation on water
D.Winged seeds
Q31
mediumComparison
What did students guess about the smallest and largest seeds in their collection?
A.All seeds were same size
B.Smallest flew away easily; largest were heavy
C.Smallest sank in water; largest floated
D.Smallest sprouted fastest; largest never sprouted
Q32
mediumComprehension
Which of these is a question students were NOT asked in ‘Find out'?
A.How long did germination take?
B.On which day did height increase most?
C.Did new leaves appear daily?
D.What is the seed coat color?
Q33
easyInnovation
What phenomenon inspired the invention of Velcro?
A.Seeds floating on water
B.Seeds bursting from pods
C.Seeds sticking to dog fur
D.Seeds feeding insects
Q34
hardSeed Dispersal
Which of these is NOT a seed dispersal method covered in the chapter?
A.Wind dispersal
B.Animal dispersal
C.Gravity dispersal
D.Ballistic dispersal
Q35
mediumPoem Interpretation
Which verse in the poem mentions a fruit that welcomed plants to India?
A.‘A mango sang, Come in! Come in!'
B.‘An orange smiled inside its skin.'
C.‘A cabbage came from Europe.'
D.‘From Africa came a coffee bean.'
Q36
mediumReflective Thinking
What lesson does the chapter's ‘Straight from your heart' ask students to explore?
A.Photosynthesis mechanism
B.What is inside a seed and how a plant grows
C.Importance of fertilizers
D.Role of bees in pollination
Q37
mediumExperimental Design
Which experimental variable did Bowl 2 and Bowl 3 share?
A.Both had only seeds
B.Both had water and cloth
C.Both allowed air access
D.Both were kept in darkness
Q38
easyHealth Benefits
Which of the following is a primary health benefit of eating sprouts?
A.High fat content
B.Low fiber content
C.Rich in vitamins and easy digestion
D.High sugar content
Q39
mediumClassification
Which seed group did students NOT explicitly make in the chapter activities?
A.Seeds used as spices
B.Seeds of fruits
C.Light seeds
D.Seeds of fungi
Q40
easyExercises
Which of these is a correct ‘Tell and write' question from the chapter?
A.Why does a seed need soil?
B.What difference did you see between Bowl 2 and Bowl 3?
C.How many seeds are in a pod?
D.What is the pH of soil?
Q41
mediumObservation
Which day's observation would record the first appearance of leaves?
A.Day of sowing
B.Day of germination
C.First day after germination
D.When plants flower
Q42
easyPoem Details
In the poem, which crop came from Europe?
A.Chilli
B.Cabbage
C.Coffee bean
D.Green bhindi
Q43
easyStory Context
Why did Gopal soak extra chana beyond his mother's instruction?
A.He wanted to test the water
B.He thought two bowls wouldn't be enough for eight people
C.He wanted to waste time
D.He misheard the instruction
Q44
easyReflective Thinking
Which question encourages intuitive ideas about what is inside a seed?
A.What is inside the seed?
B.What is the weight of the seed?
C.How many seeds can fit in a bowl?
D.What color is the seed coat?
Q45
easyPlant Diversity
Which of these is a carnivorous plant mentioned in the chapter?
A.Rose
B.Pitcher plant
C.Sunflower
D.Tulip
Q46
mediumExperimental Design
Which experimental factor was varied across the three bowls?
A.Number of seeds
B.Type of seeds
C.Presence of water and cloth
D.Temperature
Q47
easyObservation
How did students record whether seeds were getting air in the bowl experiment?
A.By observing bubbles
B.By leaving bowls uncovered or covered
C.By measuring oxygen levels
D.By tasting the water
Q48
hardSeed Anatomy
What role does the seed coat play during germination?
A.It provides food for the embryo
B.It prevents water entry
C.It protects the embryo while allowing water in
D.It becomes the first root
Q49
mediumComprehension
Which of these did NOT appear in the chapter's ‘Discuss' section?
A.Things soaked before cooking
B.Foods eaten after sprouting
C.How seeds move by wind
D.Purpose of fertilizers
Q50
easyData Recording
Which change is NOT recorded in the student's plant observation chart?
A.Height of the plant
B.Number of leaves
C.Color of soil
D.Any other change
Q51
mediumEcology
What is the advantage of seeds traveling far from the parent plant?
A.Increased competition
B.Reduced survival chance
C.Colonization of new areas
D.Uniform crop growth
Q52
mediumExperimental Design
Which step in the project helps compare different seed germination rates?
A.Planting seeds in one bowl
B.Using different seed types in separate bowls
C.Measuring pot weight
D.Recording sunshine hours
Q53
hardPhysiology
Which element in soil do seeds NOT directly use during germination?
A.Nitrogen
B.Oxygen
C.Water
D.Enzymes from the seed
Q54
mediumPoetry Analysis
What literary device is used in the poem line ‘An orange smiled inside its skin'?
A.Metaphor
B.Simile
C.Personification
D.Alliteration
Q55
mediumSeed Dispersal
Which of these is an example of water-mediated seed dispersal?
A.Coconut floating in water
B.Burdock sticking to fur
C.Soybean pod bursting
D.Winged maple samara
Q56
easyExercises
Which exercise asks students to draw their sprouted chana?
A.Do this and find out
B.Draw
C.Think and imagine
D.Project
Q57
mediumSeed Dispersal
Which question in the chapter explores how seeds travel without flying?
A.Have you seen any seed that can fly?
B.Which seeds stick to animals?
C.How many seeds can you collect?
D.What is inside the seed?