Chapter 18

EVS (Environmental Studies) Class 5

43 of 43 questions

43
Total Questions
14
Easy
18
Medium
11
Hard
Q1
easyMigration
Why did Jatryabhai's family move from Khedi to Mumbai?
A.To study in a better school
B.To earn more money
C.To visit relatives
D.To enjoy city life
Q2
easyDaily Routine
What work did Sidya do early in the morning in Mumbai?
A.Repair fishing nets
B.Clean and sort fish
C.Sell vegetables
D.Carry luggage for travelers
Q3
easyVillage Life
How did children in Khedi learn from elders?
A.Only through books
B.By watching TV
C.While working and playing together
D.By attending city school
Q4
easyDreams
What did Jatrya imagine in his dream village?
A.A house made of clay
B.A tap for water and electricity at a button press
C.No schools
D.Forest everywhere
Q5
easySocial Attitudes
What was the reaction of Sinduri villagers to newcomers from Khedi?
A.They welcomed them warmly
B.They ignored them
C.They called them unwanted guests
D.They invited them to festivals
Q6
easyEnvironment
Which natural feature was lost when Khedi was submerged?
A.A temple
B.A river valley
C.A hilltop
D.A desert
Q7
easyResourcefulness
What material did Jatrya burn in his stove in Sinduri?
A.Coal
B.Firewood
C.Old tyres
D.Newspapers
Q8
easyUrban Challenges
What did Jatrya's family have to buy even for basic needs in Mumbai?
A.Water
B.Land
C.Forest produce
D.Fishing nets
Q9
mediumTone
What tone does the author use when describing Sinduri's tin-roof houses?
A.Joyful
B.Indifferent
C.Critical
D.Nostalgic
Q10
mediumGrammar
Which sentence is an example of direct speech from the chapter?
A.He thought about his home
B.They will have everything there – a school, electricity, hospitals, buses, trains
C.Jatrya was sad
D.The elders helped each other
Q11
mediumGrammar
Which grammatical tense is predominantly used in the narrative?
A.Past continuous
B.Simple past
C.Present perfect
D.Future simple
Q12
mediumComprehension
Why was Jatrya's father unable to see the new village?
A.He refused to leave Khedi
B.He died before relocation
C.He stayed behind
D.He moved elsewhere
Q13
mediumLiterary Devices
How does the chapter illustrate the difference between peace and silence?
A.By comparing TV noise to village sounds
B.By describing the forest sounds despite calm
C.By showing noisy festivals
D.By explaining quiet city streets
Q14
mediumInference
Which inference is correct about Jatrya's decision to go to Mumbai?
A.He loved city life
B.He wanted to avoid farm work
C.He sought a better future for his children
D.He was following a relative
Q15
mediumVocabulary
What does the word ‘displaced' mean in the context of the chapter?
A.Forced to leave home
B.Welcomed warmly
C.Living happily
D.Visiting temporarily
Q16
mediumVocabulary
Select the antonym of ‘unwanted' as used in the chapter.
A.Rejected
B.Invited
C.Ignored
D.Forgotten
Q17
mediumVillage Skills
Which activity did children in Khedi not learn?
A.Playing flute
B.Making clay pots
C.Operating machinery
D.Imitating bird sounds
Q18
mediumTheme
Which option best describes the chapter's main theme?
A.City tourism
B.Displacement and adaptation
C.Festivals in villages
D.Wildlife conservation
Q19
hardGrammar
Which sentence uses indirect speech to report the officials' promise?
A.They said that villages would have to be removed
B.They will build a dam
C.Jatrya said he missed his home
D.He thought that life would improve
Q20
hardCharacter Challenges
What challenge did Sidya face after work and school?
A.No place to rest
B.Too much homework
C.Lack of food
D.Harassment by police
Q21
hardCritical Thinking
Analyze why Jatrya's dream of modern village life did not materialize in Sinduri.
A.Lack of funds and support
B.Hostility of locals
C.Unsuitable land for farming
D.All of the above
Q22
hardLiterary Devices
Which phrase best captures the irony in Jatrya's situation?
A.So many soothing sounds but no peace
B.Electricity without light
C.Water without taps
D.Home without house
Q23
hardEvaluation
Evaluate the effectiveness of the chapter's conclusion about education.
A.It shows education as a tool for empowerment
B.It discourages schooling
C.It ignores children's futures
D.It focuses on adult jobs
Q24
hardGrammar
Form a complex sentence using ‘although' based on Jatrya's experience.
A.Although he moved, he missed his home.
B.He moved although he found happiness.
C.He missed his home, although he stayed.
D.Although missing home, he stayed silent.
Q25
hardSymbolism
Interpret the symbolic meaning of the ‘tin shed' house.
A.Comfort and strength
B.Transience and hardship
C.Wealth and prosperity
D.Beauty and culture
Q26
easyExercises
Which research task in the chapter asks students to learn local words?
A.Debate
B.Find out and write
C.Think and tell
D.Write
Q27
mediumExercises
Which question type is used in the ‘Debate' section?
A.Yes/No questions
B.Open-ended opinion questions
C.Fill in the blanks
D.True/False statements
Q28
mediumTeacher's Note
What lesson did the teacher's note emphasize about dams?
A.Only benefits of dams
B.Problems caused by displacement
C.Technical design of dams
D.Historical value of dams
Q29
easyExercises
Which activity involves drawing in the chapter?
A.Think and tell
B.Tell
C.Imagine
D.Write
Q30
mediumFinance
Why did Jatrya sell his land before moving to Mumbai?
A.To buy a bigger farm
B.To repay debts
C.To fund relocation
D.To buy new clothes
Q31
easyExercises
Which comprehension question asks about feelings of loneliness?
A.Have you ever felt alone in a crowd?
B.Why do some children work?
C.What are forest sounds?
D.How do you collect wild fruits?
Q32
mediumImagery
Which phrase from the chapter indicates hardship?
A.Burning feet on coal tar
B.Soothing forest sounds
C.Carrying school bags
D.Dancing during festivals
Q33
easyVocabulary
Identify the correct meaning of 'fodder' as used in the chapter.
A.Animal feed
B.Building material
C.Clothing fabric
D.Household tool
Q34
mediumResourcefulness
Which strategy helped Jatrya reduce cooking fuel costs?
A.Using electric stove
B.Burning old tyres
C.Collecting firewood
D.Using solar cookers
Q35
hardCritical Thinking
Discuss why Jatrya's relatives advised against repairing his shack.
A.They disliked construction
B.They feared future displacement
C.They had no materials
D.They preferred tents
Q36
easyCulture
Which element of the chapter shows cultural learning?
A.Cleaning fish
B.Collecting forest roots
C.Playing dhol and flute
D.Sorting vegetables
Q37
mediumInference
Infer how displacement affected children's education in Sinduri.
A.They had better schools
B.They struggled with a new language
C.They learned forest skills
D.They stopped playing
Q38
easyExercises
Which practice question asks students to compare villages?
A.What did children learn in Khedi?
B.Draw Khedi and dream village and discuss differences
C.Why do families move?
D.Have you been to a slum removal?
Q39
mediumUrban Life
Which detail shows that Mumbai life was unpredictable?
A.Fixed school hours
B.Electricity only at certain times
C.Unlimited water supply
D.Permanent government job
Q40
hardEmotion
What emotion does the lake evoke for Jatrya when he returns to Khedi?
A.Joy
B.Despair
C.Excitement
D.Indifference
Q41
hardCommunity
Explain how community support differed between Khedi and Sinduri.
A.Both were supportive
B.Khedi was united, Sinduri was indifferent
C.Sinduri had stronger bonds
D.Neither had community support
Q42
hardGrammar
Which grammatical structure is used in ‘They would go to the forest'?
A.Simple past
B.Past continuous
C.Past habitual
D.Future simple
Q43
mediumLife Skills
What lesson can students learn from Jatrya's perseverance?
A.Give up when things get hard
B.Adapt and strive for a better future
C.Avoid moving to cities
D.Rely only on others