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Chapter 13

EVS (Environmental Studies) Class 5

43 of 43 questions

43
Total Questions
14
Easy
21
Medium
8
Hard
Q1
easyGeneral Concepts
What is the name of Gaurav Jani's motorcycle?
A.Solo
B.Loner
C.Rider
D.Traveler
Q2
easyJourney
How long did it take Gaurav and Loner to travel from Mumbai to Delhi?
A.One day
B.Three days
C.Five days
D.One week
Q3
easyPreparation
Which items did Gaurav pack for the journey?
A.Tent, sleeping bag, camera
B.Only food and clothes
C.Books and camera
D.Sleeping bag and laptop
Q4
mediumGeography
Which states did Gaurav pass through on his way from Mumbai to Delhi?
A.Maharashtra, Gujarat, Rajasthan
B.Goa, Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh
C.Maharashtra, Punjab, Haryana
D.Karnataka, Gujarat, Delhi
Q5
mediumObservations
Why was Gaurav excited upon reaching Manali?
A.To visit a friend
B.Because of the busy city life
C.To see wooden houses with snow
D.To buy souvenirs
Q6
easyClimate
What type of desert did Gaurav encounter in Leh?
A.Hot sandy desert
B.Cold desert
C.Rocky desert
D.Coastal desert
Q7
easyLocal Culture
What did the children in Leh shout to welcome Gaurav?
A.Namaste
B.Jule, jule
C.Hola
D.Salaam
Q8
mediumLivelihood
Why are the Changpa goats grazed at high altitudes?
A.To avoid predators
B.For softer and finer wool
C.Because of food scarcity
D.Due to religious reasons
Q9
mediumShelters
What is the local name for the Changpa cone-shaped tent?
A.Rebo
B.Lekha
C.Chulah
D.Donga
Q10
hardCraftsmanship
How many hours of weaving are required to make one plain pashmina shawl?
A.100 hours
B.150 hours
C.250 hours
D.350 hours
Q11
mediumArchitecture
What structure did Gaurav describe as protecting animals and storing hay in Tashi's home?
A.Lekha
B.Courtyard
C.Living room
D.Basement
Q12
mediumAdaptations
Why do Tashi's family move to the ground floor in winter?
A.It has more windows
B.It is warmer than the first floor
C.It has a kitchen
D.It is closer to the road
Q13
easyMaterials
What material are the walls of Tashi's house coated with?
A.Cement
B.Brick
C.Mud and lime
D.Wood
Q14
hardGeography
How high is the Changthang plateau where Gaurav experienced difficulty breathing?
A.3000 metres
B.4000 metres
C.5000 metres
D.6000 metres
Q15
mediumShelters
Which animal hair is used to make the strips for Rebo tents?
A.Goat
B.Yak
C.Sheep
D.Camel
Q16
mediumLocal Culture
Which river and lake feature houseboats and dongas in Srinagar?
A.Yamuna and Manasbal Lake
B.Ganges and Wular Lake
C.Jhelum and Dal Lake
D.Chenab and Pangong Lake
Q17
mediumArt & Design
What is the carving pattern called on the ceilings of Srinagar houseboats?
A.Mehraab
B.Khatamband
C.Jule
D.Donga
Q18
hardEngineering
Why are Changpa tents dug two feet into the ground before erection?
A.To anchor against wind
B.For easier assembly
C.To store water
D.To avoid rainwater
Q19
easyPreparation
What everyday item did Gaurav carry extra of for his motorcycle in remote areas?
A.Oil cans
B.Petrol cans
C.Water bottles
D.Spare tires
Q20
mediumShelters
What do Changpas call the animal enclosure near their tents?
A.Rebo
B.Lekha
C.Chulah
D.Donga
Q21
mediumLivelihood
What do Changpas obtain from their goats besides wool?
A.Milk and meat
B.Leather and bones
C.Feathers and eggs
D.Silk and honey
Q22
hardArchitecture
Which factor does NOT influence house designs in Jammu and Kashmir as mentioned?
A.Climate
B.Local materials
C.Economic conditions
D.Language spoken
Q23
mediumArt & Design
What is a ‘dab' in Srinagar architecture?
A.A type of tent
B.A window protruding from the wall
C.A boat
D.A decorative painting
Q24
easyReflection
Why did Gaurav feel his motorcycle did not want to return to Mumbai?
A.It was damaged
B.It had enjoyed the journey
C.It was out of petrol
D.It needed repairs
Q25
easyLocal Culture
Which activity did tourists enjoy on Dal Lake?
A.Shikara ride
B.Paragliding
C.Fishing
D.Cycling
Q26
mediumArchitecture
What is the primary function of the roof in Tashi's house?
A.Storing hay and drying produce
B.Sleeping area
C.Animal shelter
D.Kitchen space
Q27
hardCraftsmanship
What feature makes pashmina wool ideal for shawls?
A.Its thickness
B.Its fineness and warmth
C.Its color
D.Its elasticity
Q28
easyMaterials
Which material is NOT mentioned as used in Srinagar houses?
A.Stone
B.Wood
C.Bricks
D.Plastic
Q29
mediumLivelihood
In which season do Changpas move their tents to higher altitudes?
A.Winter
B.Spring
C.Summer
D.Monsoon
Q30
easyExpectations
What did Gaurav hope Delhi would look like?
A.Like Mumbai
B.Like a mountain town with wooden houses
C.Like a desert
D.Like a coastal city
Q31
hardEngineering
What protective feature did Changpa tents include to keep out icy winds?
A.Thick plastic covers
B.Multiple wooden poles and yak hair strips
C.Metal sheets
D.Stone walls
Q32
easyGeneral Concepts
Which transport method did Gaurav use to travel between villages?
A.Bus
B.Train
C.Motorcycle
D.Car
Q33
mediumLocal Culture
Which home feature in Srinagar allows people to buy rotis instead of cooking at home?
A.Houseboats
B.Bakeries on every lane
C.Dab windows
D.Stone courtyards
Q34
easyReflection
What did Gaurav store in his camera during the trip?
A.Maps
B.Money
C.Memories in photographs
D.Letters
Q35
easyJourney
Which city did Gaurav reach after traveling through Jammu and Kashmir on his return?
A.Chandigarh
B.Mumbai
C.Delhi
D.Jaipur
Q36
mediumComparisons
Which aspect did Gaurav compare between Leh and Srinagar?
A.Languages spoken
B.Types of shelters
C.Road quality
D.Traffic
Q37
mediumExercise
Which question would be best for a map activity based on this chapter?
A.Plot the states passed on the journey
B.Count the number of tents seen
C.Draw a farm scene
D.List animals seen
Q38
mediumExercise
Which practice question relates to connecting experiences?
A.Have you stayed in a tent? Describe it.
B.Name the capitals of states passed.
C.Explain how pashmina is made.
D.Identify materials used in your home.
Q39
mediumPreparation
Why did Gaurav carry a plastic sheet on his journey?
A.To eat off
B.To protect the tent floor from moisture
C.To use as clothing
D.To sell as souvenir
Q40
hardExercise
Which question tests critical thinking about adaptation?
A.Why do Changpas live on higher altitudes?
B.What is Loner's color?
C.How many kilometers between Delhi and Manali?
D.List items Gaurav packed.
Q41
mediumExercise
Which exercise asks students to compare their own home to those in the chapter?
A.Find out capital cities
B.Discuss and write similarities and differences
C.Describe a Shikara ride
D.Explain pashmina production
Q42
hardArchitecture
How were the walls of Changpa lekha constructed?
A.Wooden planks
B.Stone piles with marked stones
C.Brick and mortar
D.Clay and straw
Q43
mediumTerminology
Which question would test knowledge of local terminology?
A.What is a Rebo?
B.How long is Dal Lake?
C.What is the population of Changpas?
D.How many tents did Gaurav see?