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Chapter 21

EVS (Environmental Studies) Class 5

36 of 36 questions

36
Total Questions
15
Easy
16
Medium
3
Hard
Q1
easyIdentifying Traits
Why did Ashima's mother think the sneeze was her husband's?
A.Because Ashima sneezed loudly like him
B.Because Ashima was sitting near her father
C.Because her husband was also sneezing
D.Because the kitchen was dusty
Q2
easyFamily Relations
In the chapter, who is Nilima's mausi actually?
A.Her mother's sister
B.Her cousin Kiran
C.Her nani
D.Her sister
Q3
easyHeredity
What trait did Nilima and her nani share?
A.Height
B.Curly hair
C.Eye color
D.Voice pitch
Q4
mediumEmotional Response
How did Nilima feel when people compared her to her relatives?
A.Annoyed
B.Proud
C.Embarrassed
D.Happy
Q5
mediumMeasurement
Which measurement activity did Nilima undertake in the chapter?
A.Measuring hair length
B.Measuring room size
C.Weighing vegetables
D.Timing sneezes
Q6
mediumObservation Skills
What question did the teacher ask about twins Saroja and Suvasini?
A.Why do they have different eye colors?
B.Which one speaks Marathi?
C.How to tell them apart
D.Why they live in different cities
Q7
easyHealth Education
What misconception about polio is addressed in the chapter?
A.Polio is inherited from parents
B.Polio is caused by dirty water
C.Polio only affects adults
D.Polio can be cured with exercise
Q8
easyMendel's Experiments
Which animal did Mendel experiment on for seven years?
A.Chickens
B.Pea plants
C.Fruit flies
D.Rabbits
Q9
mediumGenetics
According to Mendel's findings, which trait pair does NOT occur in pea plants?
A.Rough and smooth seeds
B.Yellow and green seeds
C.Tall and short stems
D.Blue and red flowers
Q10
mediumNature vs. Nurture
What environmental factor influenced Suvasini's skills?
A.Music at home in Chennai
B.Karate training with her father
C.Studying in a Tamil school
D.Living in Pune with her aunt
Q11
easySensory Observation
Which sense did Vibha use to recognize her nana's arrival from a distance?
A.Sight
B.Hearing
C.Smell
D.Touch
Q12
easyMendel's Experiments
How long did Mendel study 28,000 pea plants?
A.Three years
B.Five years
C.Seven years
D.Ten years
Q13
mediumChapter Activities
Which activity was NOT part of the chapter exercises?
A.Measuring height
B.Filling a trait table
C.Conducting a tongue-fold test
D.Writing an essay
Q14
easyVocabulary
What does mausi mean in the context of the chapter?
A.Mother
B.Maternal aunt
C.Grandmother
D.Sister
Q15
easyFamily Relations
Which relation term describes Nilima's nani?
A.Paternal grandmother
B.Maternal grandmother
C.Father's sister
D.Mother's sister
Q16
mediumMeasurement
What measurement did children compare in the class survey?
A.Hair length
B.Foot size
C.Arm span
D.Eye color
Q17
mediumEnvironmental Influence
Why did Saroja learn Marathi songs?
A.Because her aunt lived in Pune
B.Because her mother taught her
C.Because of the musical environment in chachi's house
D.Because she attended a Marathi school only
Q18
mediumTrait Survey
Which physical test involves moving only the little toe?
A.Tongue folding
B.Toe spreading
C.Thumb to wrist
D.Finger separation
Q19
easyNature vs. Nurture
What does the chapter suggest about traits and environment?
A.All traits are inherited
B.All skills are learned
C.Some traits are inherited, some are learned
D.Neither nature nor nurture matters
Q20
easyTrait Survey
Which test does NOT involve the tongue?
A.Folding tongue back
B.Rolling tongue sides
C.Touching thumb to wrist
D.Moving only little toe
Q21
mediumHistory of Science
How did Mendel's peers react to his discoveries initially?
A.They celebrated him
B.They did not understand his work
C.They published it immediately
D.They replicated his experiments
Q22
mediumSkill Development
Which of these is an example of a learned skill mentioned in the chapter?
A.Curly hair
B.Sneezing pattern
C.Karate moves
D.Eye color
Q23
easyVocabulary
What does ‘distant relatives' refer to in the chapter?
A.People not related by blood
B.Family members living far away
C.Relatives like cousins and nieces
D.Friends of the family
Q24
mediumTrait Analysis
Which sense is NOT explored when comparing family traits?
A.Sight for hair color
B.Hearing for voice tone
C.Touch for hair texture
D.Taste for food preference
Q25
easyIdentifying Traits
What trait did Ashima inherit from her father?
A.Sneezing style
B.Eye color
C.Height
D.Hair texture
Q26
mediumNature vs. Nurture
How did the chapter illustrate environmental influence on language learning?
A.By showing twins learning different languages
B.By teaching a trait table
C.By measuring hair length
D.By conducting polio tests
Q27
easyFamily Relations
Which family member is called dadi in Hindi?
A.Paternal grandmother
B.Maternal grandmother
C.Father's sister
D.Mother's sister
Q28
mediumTrait Survey
What did children compare in the ‘Do this interesting survey'?
A.Ability to move ears
B.Ability to sing songs
C.Ability to solve math
D.Ability to measure hair
Q29
hardNature vs. Nurture
Which of these traits is influenced by both heredity and environment as per the chapter?
A.Hair color
B.Sneezing style
C.Music preference
D.Toe length
Q30
medium
What conclusion can be drawn about traits from Mendel's experiments?
A.Traits blend in offspring
B.Traits appear in discrete pairs
C.Traits weaken over generations
D.Traits are unpredictable
Q31
hardHistory of Science
Why did Mendel's findings gain recognition only after his death?
A.His data was lost
B.Other scientists later replicated and understood his work
C.He withdrew his publication
D.He worked in secret
Q32
hardAnalogy
Which characteristic of pebbles is analogous to Mendel's pea traits?
A.Smooth or rough surfaces
B.Round or oval shapes
C.Color variations
D.Size differences
Q33
easy
What is the primary focus of the ‘Looking Around' chapter?
A.Farm life
B.Personal hygiene
C.Family traits and environment
D.Wild animals
Q34
Class Discussion
Which of these is a discussion question in the chapter?
A.Describe farm animals
B.Compare your sneeze with a family member
C.Explain the water cycle
D.List presidents of India
Q35
Trait Survey
What trait test requires separation of two fingers?
A.Tongue rolling
B.Finger V shape
C.Ear movement
D.Toe spreading
Q36
mediumSafety Awareness
What safety advice is given when discussing snakes in the family readings?
A.Play with snakes carefully
B.Be cautious and avoid snake areas
C.Feed snakes at home
D.Catch snakes to show friends