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Chapter 20

EVS (Environmental Studies) Class 5

47 of 47 questions

47
Total Questions
14
Easy
24
Medium
9
Hard
Q1
easySuryamani's activities
Where do Suryamani and the children go every Sunday?
A.To the village market
B.To the forest
C.To the riverbank
D.To the school playground
Q2
easyForest language
What language do the children speak and sing in the forest?
A.Hindi
B.Kuduk
C.English
D.Bengali
Q3
mediumKey quotations
What does Suryamani compare learning to read the forest with?
A.Learning to swim
B.Learning to read books
C.Learning to cook
D.Learning to dance
Q4
mediumForest access
Why did Suryamani's family stop collecting leaves and herbs from the forest?
A.They ran out of time
B.The forest was protected by a contractor
C.They forgot the skills
D.The forest dried up
Q5
easyFamily influences
Who insisted that Suryamani should go to school despite her reluctance?
A.Her father
B.Her mother
C.Maniya Chacha
D.Budhiyamai
Q6
mediumProjects
What is the 'Girls Stars' project about?
A.Teaching girls to sing
B.Celebrating girls who go to school
C.Planting trees
D.Weaving baskets
Q7
mediumKey quotations
According to Budhiyamai, what is the forest compared to?
A.A treasure chest
B.A collective bank
C.A magic kingdom
D.A playground
Q8
easyLegislation
What law gives forest people rights over land they have inhabited for at least 25 years?
A.Forest Protection Act 1960
B.Wildlife Conservation Act 1972
C.Right to Forest Act 2007
D.Environmental Rights Act 2010
Q9
mediumVocabulary
What does 'Torang' mean in Kuduk?
A.River
B.Forest
C.Mountain
D.Village
Q10
hardTorang centre
Which of these is NOT an activity at the Torang centre?
A.Learning traditional songs and dances
B.Studying herbs and medicines
C.Making things from bamboo
D.Learning modern dance styles
Q11
mediumAlliances
Who helped Suryamani when she worked for Jharkhand Jungle Bachao Andolan?
A.Maniya Chacha
B.Vasavi didi
C.Budhiyamai
D.Chamui
Q12
easyJhoom farming
What farming method do people in Mizoram use on hill slopes?
A.Terrace farming
B.Jhoom farming
C.Hydroponics
D.Dryland farming
Q13
mediumLand measurement
How do villagers measure land in the lottery system in Mizoram?
A.Using ropes
B.In tin of seed
C.In acres
D.In hectares
Q14
hardAgricultural practices
What is mixed cropping in jhoom farming?
A.Growing only rice
B.Growing different crops together
C.Growing trees and crops together
D.Growing vegetables in greenhouses
Q15
mediumSoil fertility
Why do farmers leave fields fallow for years after a jhoom crop?
A.To rest the land and enrich soil with ash
B.To prevent grazing
C.To reduce labour costs
D.To plant trees instead
Q16
easyCultural practices
What traditional dance is performed after harvest in Mizoram?
A.Cheraw dance
B.Bhangra
C.Kathak
D.Garba
Q17
easyGeography
Which state is Suryamani from?
A.Mizoram
B.Odisha
C.Jharkhand
D.West Bengal
Q18
mediumMap reading
Which map feature helps identify very thick forests on the state map?
A.Colour legend
B.Scale bar
C.Compass rose
D.Inset map
Q19
hardAdvocacy
What critical issue did Sikhya raise in her letter to the Chief Minister?
A.Lack of schools
B.Loss of forest land due to development projects
C.Poor road infrastructure
D.Water pollution
Q20
mediumSocial respect
Why is it incorrect to call forest dwellers 'jungli'?
A.It is grammatically wrong
B.It is a respectful term
C.It is derogatory and ignores their culture
D.It is a modern word
Q21
mediumCommunity rights
What role does the Gram Sabha play under the Forest Rights Act?
A.They enforce logging
B.They protect and manage forest land
C.They sell forest produce
D.They build forest roads
Q22
easyCultural preservation
What is one way Suryamani's centre helps preserve culture?
A.Teaching modern technology
B.Collecting books on Kuduk traditions
C.Organizing football matches
D.Introducing new languages
Q23
easyLegislation
Which of these is a right recognized under the Forest Rights Act for forest dwellers?
A.Right to urban land
B.Right to free education
C.Right to collect minor forest produce
D.Right to fish in all rivers
Q24
mediumAdvocacy
What is the main purpose of the letter Sikhya wrote to the Chief Minister?
A.To request funds for schools
B.To complain about road conditions
C.To highlight forest loss and its impact
D.To invite him to a cultural event
Q25
hardGrammar
In direct speech, Suryamani says “You must learn to read the forest.” Convert this to indirect speech.
A.She said that you must learn to read the forest.
B.She told them that they must learn to read the forest.
C.She asks you to learn to read the forest.
D.She is saying you must learn to read the forest.
Q26
mediumGrammar
Identify the adjective in the sentence: “The very thick forest provided shelter to many animals.”
A.very
B.thick
C.provided
D.shelter
Q27
mediumAgricultural practices
Which form of jhoom farming helps maintain biodiversity?
A.Mono-cropping
B.Mixed cropping
C.Clear felling
D.Urban farming
Q28
easyLegislation
How long must a community inhabit forest land to claim rights under the Act?
A.10 years
B.25 years
C.50 years
D.5 years
Q29
mediumExercises
Which exercise in the chapter asks you to label parts of the state map?
A.Exercise A
B.Exercise B
C.Exercise C
D.Exercise D
Q30
easyGrammar
Complete the sentence with the correct preposition: “The children sang songs ___ the evening circle.”
A.in
B.for
C.at
D.on
Q31
mediumSoil fertility
Which of these is an effect of leaving jhoom fields fallow?
A.Soil erosion
B.Soil exhaustion
C.Soil enrichment
D.Soil salinization
Q32
hardVocabulary
What does the word ‘inhibit' mean in the context of the contractor's orders?
A.Allow
B.Prevent
C.Encourage
D.Watch
Q33
mediumExercises
Which section asks students to write a short letter to the forest officer?
A.Section 1
B.Section 2
C.Section 3
D.Section 4
Q34
hardExercises
Match the following: 1. Torang centre 2. Cheraw dance 3. Kuduk A. Language B. Community hub C. Cultural expression
A.1-B, 2-C, 3-A
B.1-C, 2-A, 3-B
C.1-A, 2-B, 3-C
D.1-B, 2-A, 3-C
Q35
mediumAgricultural practices
Why is mixed cropping important in shifting cultivation?
A.It simplifies harvesting
B.It increases risk of pests
C.It maximizes land use and resilience
D.It reduces crop variety
Q36
easyGrammar
Identify the adverb in: “The villagers carefully measured the land.”
A.villagers
B.carefully
C.measured
D.land
Q37
mediumVisual comprehension
Which image in the PDF shows the layout of a jhoom field?
A.Image 1
B.Image 2
C.Image 3
D.Image 4
Q38
hardVocabulary
What is the antonym of ‘derive' as used in ‘derive benefits from the forest'?
A.Lose
B.Obtain
C.Receive
D.Exploit
Q39
mediumExercises
Which activity in the exercises asks students to debate for or against forest development?
A.Group discussion
B.Role play
C.Debate
D.Essay writing
Q40
hardLegislation
What does the term ‘usufruct rights' refer to in the Forest Rights Act?
A.Ownership of land
B.Right to benefit from land resources
C.Right to sell land
D.Right to build on land
Q41
easyCultural practices
Complete the sentence: “After the harvest, the villagers celebrated with a __________.”
A.festival
B.feast
C.dance
D.competition
Q42
mediumTeaching methods
Which of these best describes Suryamani's educational approach at Torang?
A.Classroom lectures only
B.Hands-on field learning
C.Online tutorials
D.Textbook memorization
Q43
hardGrammar
What grammatical tense is used in: “The villagers had lived here for generations before the contractor arrived.”?
A.Past simple
B.Past perfect
C.Present perfect
D.Past continuous
Q44
mediumExercises
Which practice question asks you to list three sustainable uses of forest resources?
A.Q1
B.Q3
C.Q5
D.Q7
Q45
mediumComprehension
How does the chapter illustrate community decision-making?
A.Through a council meeting scene
B.Through individual monologues
C.Through newspaper excerpts
D.Through diary entries
Q46
easyVocabulary
Which of these best defines ‘fallow' as used in the chapter?
A.Plowed continuously
B.Left uncultivated
C.Fertilized heavily
D.Harvested quickly
Q47
mediumGrammar
What is the final task in the grammar exercise of the chapter?
A.Fill in the blanks
B.Write a paragraph using new words
C.Match words to definitions
D.Underline verbs