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Chapter 19

EVS (Environmental Studies) Class 5

48 of 48 questions

48
Total Questions
16
Easy
22
Medium
10
Hard
Q1
easySeed Story
Who is narrating the story in the chapter?
A.A farmer named Damjibhai
B.A small bajra seed
C.A large wooden box
D.A tractor
Q2
easySeed Story
Where was the bajra seed born?
A.Ahmedabad in Gujarat
B.Vangaam in Gujarat
C.Mumbai in Maharashtra
D.Surat in Gujarat
Q3
mediumTraditional Farming
Why did Damjibhai store seeds in a wooden box instead of a gourd that year?
A.He wanted to show off
B.He had no gourd available
C.He made a stronger container with compartments
D.Wooden boxes were cheaper
Q4
easySeed Story
What was placed inside the box to protect the seeds from insects?
A.Neem leaves
B.Dry mud
C.Ash
D.Salt
Q5
mediumTraditional Recipes
What festive dish was cooked between hot coals in winter?
A.Bajra roti
B.Undhiya
C.Dhokla
D.Khichdi
Q6
easyTraditional Recipes
Why was the dish called undhiya?
A.Because it was upside down
B.Because it was spicy
C.Because it had many vegetables
D.Because it was eaten hot
Q7
mediumModern Farming
Which grains were forgotten when farmers switched to market seeds?
A.Wheat and cotton
B.Bajra and jowar
C.Rice and pulses
D.Maize and barley
Q8
mediumModern Farming
What motivated farmers to grow only wheat and cotton?
A.Government subsidies
B.Better prices in the market
C.Easier harvesting
D.Lower water requirements
Q9
easyModern Farming
What modern machine replaced bullocks for ploughing?
A.Tractor
B.Power tiller
C.Combine harvester
D.Motor pump
Q10
mediumModern Farming
Why did Hasmukh take loans from the bank?
A.To build a new house
B.To pay for farm inputs like fertilizer and seeds
C.To buy a motorcycle
D.To send his son abroad
Q11
hardEnvironmental Impact
What was the consequence of growing the same crop repeatedly?
A.Better yields
B.Soil degradation
C.Lower water usage
D.Pest resistance
Q12
easyFamily Choices
Who refused to become a farmer and chose to drive a truck?
A.Damjibhai
B.Hasmukh
C.Paresh
D.Bhaskarbhai
Q13
mediumModern Farming
What did Paresh use the wooden seed box for?
A.Storing bajra seeds
B.Keeping tools and screws
C.Growing seeds
D.As a planter
Q14
hardEnvironmental Impact
Why did farmers start using insecticides on their crops?
A.To increase crop size
B.Because new seeds were pest-sensitive
C.To change the color of crops
D.To reduce fertilizer use
Q15
mediumEnvironmental Impact
What natural fertilizer did farmers lose when they stopped keeping cattle?
A.Compost
B.Cow dung
C.Green manure
D.Bone meal
Q16
mediumProject Work
What did Bhaskarbhai use to signal soil dryness?
A.Croton plants
B.Solar sensors
C.Wind vanes
D.Rain gauges
Q17
easyProject Work
How did earthworms benefit the farm soil?
A.They ate live plants
B.They created tunnels improving aeration
C.They increased pest attacks
D.They made the soil acidic
Q18
mediumProject Work
What did Bhaskarbhai's uncle make from kitchen waste and leaves?
A.Fuel briquettes
B.Compost
C.Paper
D.Animal feed
Q19
hardModern Farming
Which component of traditional farming was lost when using motor pumps?
A.Manual skill
B.Electricity
C.Chemical use
D.Animal labor
Q20
easyTraditional Farming
What did Damjibhai's family spin on the charkha?
A.Cotton
B.Wool
C.Silk
D.Jute
Q21
mediumExercises
Which of these is NOT a prompt given to students in the chapter?
A.Tell your own experiences
B.Discuss what progress means
C.Learn a new language
D.Visit a local farm
Q22
easyExercises
What type of farm visit report is included in the chapter?
A.A newspaper article
B.A group of Class V students' report
C.A farmer's diary entry
D.A government study
Q23
mediumExercises
Which question encourages children to talk about festivals related to farming?
A.What is undhiya?
B.Which festivals are related to farming?
C.How do you protect grains?
D.What is progress?
Q24
easyComprehension
What is the main theme of the chapter?
A.Seed science
B.Family traditions
C.Changes in farming practices
D.Cooking recipes
Q25
mediumModern Farming
What did modern farmers rely on instead of storing seeds?
A.Seed banks
B.Market seeds
C.Family seeds
D.Forest seeds
Q26
hardModern Farming
What issue did farmers face when taking loans for farming?
A.Low interest rates
B.High pesticide costs
C.Difficulty repaying due to low profits
D.Lack of tractor
Q27
easyExercises
Which activity asks students to write a report after visiting a farm?
A.Find out and write
B.Discuss
C.Project Work
D.Tell
Q28
mediumTraditional Farming
How were seeds traditionally stored before wooden boxes?
A.Clay pots
B.Dried gourds coated with mud
C.Plastic sacks
D.Glass jars
Q29
hardEnvironmental Impact
What does the chapter suggest about monocropping?
A.It improves soil health
B.It reduces pest attacks
C.It can degrade soil fertility
D.It increases biodiversity
Q30
mediumProject Work
Which of these is an example of a ‘technology' discussed in the chapter?
A.Threshers
B.Hand crushing
C.Chakki grinder
D.All of these
Q31
mediumTraditional Farming
What role did village cooperation play in traditional farming?
A.It made farming slower
B.It ensured shared labor and feasts
C.It increased costs
D.It reduced crop diversity
Q32
easyTraditional Recipes
Why did people miss the taste of older foods?
A.They were healthier
B.They were fresh from the fields
C.They used more spices
D.They were cooked faster
Q33
mediumModern Farming
Which family member used an electric motor for pumping water?
A.Damjibhai
B.Hasmukh
C.Paresh
D.Bhaskarbhai
Q34
easyModern Farming
What did Hasmukh buy to travel to the city easily?
A.Bicycle
B.Motorcycle
C.Car
D.Bus ticket
Q35
hardEnvironmental Impact
What long-term risk is highlighted by the seed's monologue?
A.Loss of traditional knowledge
B.Soil erosion by wind
C.Flooding of fields
D.Increased rainfall
Q36
mediumExercises
Which question asks about protecting grains and pulses?
A.Tell your own experiences
B.Find out what is done to protect grains and pulses
C.Discuss the meaning of progress
D.Visit a nearby farm
Q37
hardComprehension
What critical question does the seed ask about progress?
A.Is selling crops good?
B.Is using machines progress?
C.Is all this really progress?
D.Is planting seeds progress?
Q38
easyExercises
Which report is read on the next page by students?
A.Damjibhai's seed story
B.Bhaskarbhai's farm visit report
C.Government soil study
D.Local market analysis
Q39
mediumComprehension
Which sentence reflects Hasmukh's definition of progress?
A.Growing many crops
B.Farming wisely for profit
C.Using only organic methods
D.Sharing yields with others
Q40
hardEnvironmental Impact
What does the chapter list as an example of degraded soil?
A.Soil full of earthworms
B.Soil that cannot grow crops well
C.Soil near the canal
D.Soil from traditional fields
Q41
mediumComprehension
What element of the story connects past and present farming?
A.The wooden seed box
B.The clay pot
C.The chulha
D.The tractor
Q42
mediumExercises
Which exercise asks students to talk about local changes they find hard to call progress?
A.Tell
B.Discuss and think
C.Project Work
D.Find out and write
Q43
easyProject Work
What do students learn from the journey of a bajra seed from field to plate?
A.Cooking recipes
B.Seed processing steps
C.Vehicle maintenance
D.Market analysis
Q44
mediumProject Work
Which technology is used today to thresh bajra seeds?
A.Hand pestle and mortar
B.Thresher machines
C.Chakki grinder
D.Solar dryer
Q45
hardProject Work
What method is described as a technology for making dough?
A.Pouring water slowly while kneading
B.Using packaged dough
C.Baking directly
D.Using a food processor
Q46
easyTraditional Recipes
Why did farmers feel the taste of food changed over time?
A.They used fewer spices
B.Seeds and vegetables were no longer fresh
C.They cooked less often
D.They ate different meals
Q47
mediumExercises
Which question asks about special foods that are no longer cooked?
A.Which festivals are related to farming?
B.Have you eaten bajra roti?
C.What special foods cooked earlier are not cooked now?
D.How do you protect grains?
Q48
hardComprehension
What overarching question does the seed pose about the future of farming?
A.Will machines replace all traditional methods?
B.Can farming be profitable?
C.How many crops can be grown?
D.What is the price of bajra?