Chapter 15

EVS (Environmental Studies) Class 5

51 of 51 questions

51
Total Questions
21
Easy
19
Medium
11
Hard
Q1
easyStory Comprehension
What did the woodcutter blow on first thing in the morning?
A.His fire
B.His hands
C.His lunch
D.His axe
Q2
easyStory Comprehension
Why were the woodcutter's hands becoming numb?
A.He had been cutting damp wood
B.It was very cold in the forest
C.He had injured them
D.He kept them in water
Q3
easyCharacters
Who observed the woodcutter in the forest?
A.A tiger
B.Mian Balishtiye
C.A forest ranger
D.A bird
Q4
easyStory Details
What did the woodcutter build to cook his lunch?
A.A metal stove
B.A stone chulha (stove)
C.An electric cooker
D.A brick oven
Q5
mediumScientific Concept
Why did the woodcutter blow on the firewood?
A.To cool it down
B.To add scent to the smoke
C.To help the damp wood burn
D.To scare away animals
Q6
easyStory Details
What did the woodcutter put in the handi to cook?
A.Rice
B.Potatoes
C.Dal
D.Vegetables
Q7
easyStory Comprehension
How did the woodcutter cool the hot potato before eating?
A.He dipped it in water
B.He blew on it
C.He waited for it to cool naturally
D.He cut it into pieces
Q8
mediumInference
Why did Mian Balishtiye tremble and back away at the end?
A.He was cold
B.He thought the woodcutter was a ghost
C.He was angry
D.He was hungry
Q9
easyAuthor
Who is the author of this story?
A.Dr. Zakir Hussain
B.Rabindranath Tagore
C.Chetan Bhagat
D.Ruskin Bond
Q10
mediumScientific Concept
What physical property of breath allows it to warm or cool objects?
A.Its moisture content
B.Its pressure
C.Its temperature relative to objects
D.Its speed
Q11
easyActivity Observation
In the activities, how can you feel whether your breath is warm or cool?
A.By measuring with a thermometer
B.By comparing air at the lips and at a distance
C.By tasting the air
D.By listening to the sound
Q12
mediumScientific Concept
What happens to moisture in warm breath when it hits a cold mirror?
A.It evaporates
B.It condenses into droplets
C.It freezes immediately
D.It disappears
Q13
mediumActivity Outcome
During the chest measurement activity, what difference do you observe after deep breathing?
A.Chest measurement decreases
B.Chest measurement increases
C.No change
D.It becomes unpredictable
Q14
easyActivity Observation
How many breaths per minute would you expect to increase after doing 30 jumps?
A.Decrease
B.Remain the same
C.Increase
D.Stop altogether
Q15
mediumActivity Concept
What is the purpose of the paper “snake” experiment?
A.To measure air temperature
B.To show the direction of air flow
C.To catch insects
D.To make music
Q16
hardScientific Concept
Which direction does the snake move when hot air rises?
A.Anti-clockwise
B.Clockwise
C.Back and forth
D.It does not move
Q17
hardScientific Concept
Why does the paper snake rotate anti-clockwise under a fan?
A.Because cool air falls down
B.Because warm air rises
C.Because of the fan's vibration
D.Because of gravity
Q18
easyActivity Identification
Which activity helps you understand condensation?
A.Counting breaths
B.Measuring chest
C.Blowing on mirror
D.Making whistles
Q19
easyActivity Outcome
What type of sound is produced when you make a paper whistle?
A.Melodious
B.Percussive
C.Whistling
D.Drumming
Q20
mediumActivity Comparison
Which of these materials can make the loudest whistle?
A.Toffee wrapper
B.Leaf
C.Balloon
D.Pen cap
Q21
hardScientific Concept
What phenomenon explains why we blow on dal, roti, and rice to cool them?
A.Evaporation of water
B.Condensation
C.Conduction through air
D.Convection of air
Q22
mediumActivity Insight
In ‘Think and Tell', why is folding cloth multiple times important before blowing on it?
A.To insulate it
B.To make it heavier
C.To trap air inside
D.To prevent fire
Q23
mediumGeneral Knowledge
Which body system's activity is heard with a stethoscope?
A.Respiratory
B.Circulatory (heartbeat)
C.Digestive
D.Nervous
Q24
easyBiology Concept
Why does your breathing rate increase after physical activity?
A.To cool the body
B.To take in more oxygen for muscles
C.To humidify the air
D.To slow down the heart
Q25
hardContent Recall
Which of these is NOT one of the ‘Do This' questions in the chapter?
A.Blowing on hands to feel warmth
B.Blowing on handi to check smoke
C.Blowing while at a distance to feel air temperature
D.Folding cloth and blowing on it
Q26
mediumTitle Meaning
What does the phrase ‘blow hot, blow cold' illustrate in everyday life?
A.Unpredictable winds
B.Using breath to warm and cool
C.Changing weather
D.Cooking techniques
Q27
hardGrammar
Which grammatical tense is used when the woodcutter describes his routine?
A.Present continuous
B.Present simple
C.Past simple
D.Future simple
Q28
mediumVocabulary
Identify an example of onomatopoeia in the chapter's narration or activities.
A.Chulha
B.Foo foo
C.Handi
D.Balishtiye
Q29
mediumMoral/Concept
What lesson can children learn from the woodcutter's actions?
A.How to build a permanent stove
B.How to use breath to adjust temperature
C.How to hunt in winter
D.How to plant trees
Q30
easyActivity Identification
Which activity helps understand the loudness of different whistles?
A.Snake experiment
B.Chest measurement
C.Making and ranking paper whistles
D.Blowing on hot food
Q31
easyActivity Insight
Why is it useful to fold a cloth multiple times before blowing on it in the activity?
A.To make the cloth dry
B.To trap heat and show warming effect better
C.To make it lighter
D.To make holes
Q32
easyStory Detail
What sensation did the woodcutter feel in his fingers before blowing on them?
A.Prickling
B.Numbness
C.Itchiness
D.Pain
Q33
easyActivity Detail
Which surface is used in the condensation activity?
A.Wooden table
B.Metal spoon
C.Mirror or glass
D.Paper sheet
Q34
mediumActivity Outcome
What happens to chest measurement after exhaling fully?
A.It increases
B.It decreases
C.It remains unchanged
D.It fluctuates rapidly
Q35
mediumActivity Steps
Which of the following is a correct sequence in the ‘Make a paper whistle' activity?
A.Fold, tear hole, fold sides, blow
B.Blow, fold, tear hole, fold sides
C.Tear hole, blow, fold, fold sides
D.Fold sides, fold, tear hole, blow
Q36
hardInference
What does Mian Balishtiye's reaction teach about first impressions?
A.They are always correct
B.They can be misleading
C.They are unimportant
D.They never change
Q37
easyActivity Identification
Which activity in the chapter involves counting?
A.Counting whistles
B.Counting breaths per minute
C.Counting stones for chulha
D.Counting folds in cloth
Q38
mediumScientific Concept
Why is damp wood harder to burn without blowing on it?
A.Because water content absorbs heat
B.Because it is heavier
C.Because it has no bark
D.Because it is colder
Q39
easyDialogue Recall
What question does Mian Balishtiye ask the first time he approaches the woodcutter?
A.Why do you sell wood?
B.Why do you blow on your hands?
C.Why are you in the forest?
D.Why do you build a chulha?
Q40
hardSection Identification
Which of these is NOT part of the ‘Think and Tell' section?
A.Blowing on hands
B.Heating cloth by folding
C.Cooling potatoes by blowing
D.Measuring chest
Q41
mediumScientific Concept
What lesson about heat transfer is demonstrated by blowing on hot food?
A.Conduction from breath
B.Radiation of heat
C.Convection of air removing heat
D.Absorption of moisture
Q42
mediumLiterary Device
How does the story use contrast between hot and cold?
A.By changing settings between winter and summer
B.By showing same action (blowing) has opposite effects
C.By using different characters for hot and cold
D.By describing seasons
Q43
hardExperiment Design
Which experiment would best show that breath can be cooler than ambient air?
A.Blow on cloth close to mouth
B.Blow on cloth at a distance
C.Blow on mirror
D.Blow on fire
Q44
easyActivity Detail
What did children record when measuring their chest during breathing exercises?
A.Time taken to breathe
B.Chest circumference after inhaling and exhaling
C.Number of breaths in 30 seconds
D.Volume of air inhaled
Q45
easySenses
Which sense is primarily used in the ‘Blow in Different Ways' activity?
A.Sight
B.Touch
C.Sound
D.Smell
Q46
hardStructure
What structural feature distinguishes the story part from the activity sections?
A.Use of dialogue
B.Use of numbered steps
C.Use of bullet points
D.Use of images
Q47
mediumConcept Explanation
How would you explain why breath from your mouth feels different at varying distances?
A.Because of sound changes
B.Because of temperature mixing with ambient air
C.Because of humidity only
D.Because of mouth shape
Q48
easyVocabulary
Which key term is defined as the metal pot used for cooking in the story?
A.Chulha
B.Handi
C.Axe
D.Stove
Q49
hardConcept Application
What question could test understanding of convection from the chapter?
A.Why does a mirror haze?
B.How does breath cool a potato?
C.Why do hands warm when rubbed?
D.Why does water boil?
Q50
mediumInterdisciplinary
Which activity combines art and science in the chapter?
A.Making whistles
B.Drawing fire scenes
C.Colouring pictures
D.Reading story
Q51
hardScientific Principle
How does the story illustrate the principle of equilibrium in temperature?
A.By keeping hands cold
B.By balancing heat with breath
C.By mixing hot and cold water
D.By standing in shade