Rajya Shiksha Kendra M.P., Bhopal
Annual Examination Session – 2025-26
Subject: Environmental Studies | Class: 5
Multiple Choice Questions (Q.1 to Q.5)
Q.1 Who likes sugar the most?
(A) Butterfly
(B) Ant
(C) Mosquito
(D) Bed bug

Answer: (B) Ant

Q.2 How does a snake catch its prey?
(A) With feet
(B) With poison
(C) With teeth
(D) With claws
Answer: (B) With poison (Note: Snakes generally use venom/poison or constriction, but based on the options and class level, this is the expected answer).

Q.3 The plant of ‘Chilli’ came from-
(A) North America
(B) South America
(C) Europe
(D) All of the above
Answer: (B) South America

Q.4 Where is the Qutub Minar located?
(A) Delhi
(B) Jaipur
(C) Agra
(D) Bhopal
Answer: (A) Delhi

Q.5 Who guided Afsana and her team?
(A) Their parents
(B) Coach
(C) Principal
(D) Social worker
Answer: (B) Coach (Noor Khan)

Fill in the blanks (Q.6 to Q.10)
Q.6 In an ant colony, the Queen ant lays eggs.
Q.7 Mango is called the king of fruits.
Q.8 Climbing a mountain is not easy, so the body has to be kept fit and strong.
Q.9 On reaching to a certain height the amount of oxygen in the air becomes less (or decreases).
Q.10 Afsana Mansuri crossed the society (or gender) wall with her self-confidence.
Very Short Answer Type Questions (Q.11 to Q.16)
Q.11 Why is water necessary in our lives?
Answer: Water is necessary for drinking, digestion of food, bathing, cooking, and maintaining body temperature.

Q.12 Which three forms of water did the children see?
Answer: The three forms of water are:

• Solid (Ice)
• Liquid (Water)
• Gas (Water Vapour/Steam)

Q.13 What would happen if there will be no forests?
Answer: If there are no forests, the balance of nature will be disturbed. There will be less oxygen, less rainfall, increased soil erosion, and wild animals will lose their homes.

Q.14 Chapter titled as “When the Earth shook” is based on which event?
Answer: It is based on the massive Earthquake that occurred in Bhuj (Gujarat) on 26th January 2001.

Q.15 Which home remedy can be adopted/used to purify water?
Answer: Boiling the water or adding Alum (Phitkari) are common home remedies to purify water.

Q.16 What is the slogan for “Treatment of Polio”?
Answer: “Do Boond Zindagi Ki” (Two drops of life).

Short Answer Type Questions (Q.17 to Q.22)
Q.17 What is the function of saliva in the mouth?
Answer: Saliva softens the food, making it easier to swallow. It also contains enzymes that help break down starch into sugar (digestion).

Q.18 How is food eaten in space?
Answer: In space, food packets float due to lack of gravity. Astronauts have to catch the floating food packets and water blobs to eat and drink. They often use Velcro to stick packets to trays.

Q.19 How should we keep our surroundings clean?
Answer: We should throw garbage only in dustbins, avoid using single-use plastics, not spit in public places, clean drains regularly, and plant more trees.

Q.20 What all tasks/work did the children of Khedi village learn?
Answer: Children in Khedi village learned to dance, play the flute and dhol, make pots of clay and bamboo, recognize birds and imitate their sounds.

Q.21 Who are Mukadams? What work do they do?
Answer: Mukadams are agents or moneylenders. They lend money to villagers for expenses and, in return, recruit them to work in sugarcane factories or fields. They manage the accounts and work of the laborers.

Q.22 Which states are adjacent/adjoining to your state? Write them.
Answer (For Madhya Pradesh): The states adjoining Madhya Pradesh are:

• Uttar Pradesh
• Rajasthan
• Gujarat
• Maharashtra
• Chhattisgarh

Long Answer Type Questions (Q.23 to Q.26)
Q.23 What all measures are taken in your home to avoid mosquitoes?
Answer:

• We use mosquito nets while sleeping.
• We ensure water does not stagnate in coolers, pots, or tires.
• We use wire mesh on windows.
• We spray kerosene in drains or accumulated water to kill larvae.

Q.24 What is the difference in the method of storing food in summer and winter seasons?
Answer:

• Summer: Food spoils quickly due to heat. We keep cooked food in the refrigerator or boil milk to prevent spoiling. Wet clothes are sometimes wrapped around containers to keep them cool.
• Winter: Low temperatures act as a natural preservative, so food stays fresh longer outside. We also dry vegetables (preservation) for later use.

Q.25 What all measures do farmers take to protect grains (seeds) from pests?
Answer: Farmers dry the grains properly in the sun before storage. They use dried Neem leaves in storage bins to keep insects away. In large godowns, chemical treatments are used to protect grains from pests and rats.

Q.26 Why are the tribals called “the guardians of the forest”?
Answer: Tribals (Adivasis) are called guardians of the forest because they have lived in forests for generations and know how to use forest resources sustainably without destroying them. They protect the trees and animals and consider the forest as their collective bank.

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