Class 5 Half Yearly Question Paper 2025-26 Social Science

CBSE CLASS 5
Half Yearly Question Paper
Session 2025-26

SOCIAL SCIENCE

Exam CBSE Class 5
Subject Social Science
Session 2025-26
Document Type Half Yearly Question Paper

Notes · Sample Papers · Previous Year Papers · Mock Tests

m
om .co

c m
m. as e
se l
Question Paper

ag
Half Yearly Examination
SESSION: 2025-2026
Class: V Maximum Marks: 80
Subject: Social Science Time: 2Hours 30 Minutes
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
General Instructions:

m
� The question paper contains 5 pages.

� There are 40 questions in all.

.co em
� All questions are compulsory.

em
� Marks are indicated against each question.
l as
as
� Answer all questions in your Answer Book.
l a g
Choose a g
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
the correct answer from the given options (Q. No. 1 to Q. No. 5)
1. In a family, respect and care for each other creates – 1
a) Anger b) Confusion
c) Love and bonding d) Fear
2. Which of the following is NOT a reason for human migration? 1
a) Search for better job opportunities b) Natural disaster
c) Comfortable weather d) Seasonal Employment

om
People in flood prone areas build stilt house –
c
3. 1

.
a) To avoid animals b) To stay above water level during floods

e m
s
c) To store food under the house d) To enjoy the natural beauty

l a
Spending time with family during leisure helps to –

ag
4. 1
a) Create problems b) Build stronger bonds
c) Feel bored d) Fight more
5. Which of the following is NOT a reason for change in occupation? 1
a) Education b) Technology
c) Weather d) Urbanization
Complete the sentences from the options given below: (Q. No. 6 to Q. No. 9)
6. The family system works like a ______________.

m
a) Monitor b) Chain 1

.co
c) Bond d) Machine
m
c. o e m
7. Earlier time the orthodox people believed that if you travel across a sea, you will lose your 1

em as
____________.

s g l
la 8. ______________, twenty kilometers from Ludhiana, is situated on athe Grand Trunk Road.
a) Caste b) Creed

g
c) Religion d) Life

a a) Pallanguli b) Panipath
1

c) Dhora Sarai d) Sarai khana
9. The tiger and goat game of Karnataka is known as _____________. 1
a) Adu Huli Aata b) Pipapasuri
c) Thang Ta d) Kalarippayattu

Two statements are given below. Consider the statements and chose the correct option :

.co m
(Q. No. 10 to Q. No. 13)

s e
em
10. Statement I: The family is the greatest gift of nature.

s l a
ag
Statement II: The care and appreciation for one another are the real strength of a family.

g la
a
�
For more Question Papers, Sample Papers, Notes & Syllabus visit Page 1 of 5

a) Statement I is true but statement II is false. 1
b) Statement I is false but the statement II is true.
c) Both the statements are true.
d) Both the statements are false.

11. Statement-1 : Huts were the earliest form of man-made shelter. 1
Statement-2 : Bhimbetka rock shelters were 9000 years old.
a) Statement I is false but the statement II is true.
b) Statement II is false but the statement I is true.
c) None of the statements are true.
d) Both the statements are true.
12. Statement I: Onam is a festival of Karnataka. 1
Statement II: Snake boat race attracts thousands of visitors from India and abroad.
a) Statement I is false but the statement II is true.
b) Statement II is false but the statement I is true.
c) None of the statements are true.
d) Both the statements are true.
13. Statement-1: Green revolution is related with agriculture. 1
Statement-2: All types of works (jobs) are necessary in a society.
a) Statement I is false but the statement II is true.
b) Statement II is false but the statement I is true.
c) None of the statements are true.
d) Both the statements are true.
Complete the analogical pattern : (Q. No. 14 & Q. No. 15)
14. Mid- day meal scheme : socially deprived children :: Physically challenged children : 1
_________
a) Trained teachers and guidance b) Untrained teachers and guidance
c) Trained students and improper guidance d) Untrained students and improper guidance
15. King : Sarais :: Ashoka : _________ 1
a) Schools b) Public hospitals
c) Wells and roadside trees d) Market places
Match the column A with column B and choose the correct answer from the given
options: (Q. No. 16 & Q. No. 17)
16. Column A Column B
i.� Forced Migration A.� Nomads 1
ii.� Gujjars B.� Manmade disaster
iii.� Kashmir C.� Africa
iv.� Wildbeast D.� Jhelum
a) i-B, ii-C, iii-A, iv-D b) i-B, ii-C, iii-D, iv-A
c) i-A, ii-B, iii-D, iv-C d) i-B, ii-A, iii-D, iv-C

17. Column A Column B 1
i.� Dr. Verghese Kurien A.� Bakers
ii.� Skilled labour B.� Porters (Coolies)
iii.� Unskilled labour C.� White Revolution
iv.� Semiskilled labour D.� Plumbers
a) i-C ,ii -A ,iii -B, iv –D b) i-C, ii-B, iii-D, iv-A
c) i-C, ii-D, iii-B, iv-A d) i-A, ii-D, iii-B, iv-C
18. Find the odd one out:
a) Sarais b) Bawri 1
b) Kund d) Wells

�
For more Question Papers, Sample Papers, Notes & Syllabus visit Page 2 of 5

m
om .co

. m What does he
c 19. Karan’s parents teach him to say ―please‖, ―thank you‖ and to respectseelders.
m la
se 20. Priyaʾs
1

g
a analyst in a multinational
learn from his family?
family once worked in agriculture, but she is now data 1
company. What does this situation show about occupational change?
21. Define the term ―Family Tradition‖. 2
22. Your cousin is being rude to an elder in the family.What will you do? 2
23. Point out any two factors of migration. 2
24. Write any two effects of migration on the lives of children in a family. 2
m
25. You see houses built on stilts during your trip to Assam. State two reasons for building such 2

.co 2em
houses.
26.
e m l
State any two important qualities of teachers to deal with physically challenged children.
s
a2
s
la times.
27. Write any two differences between the training of physically deprived children in earlier
ag
g
a two ancient forms of community services.
times and present
28. Name any 2
29. It is raining outside and you cannot go out to play. How will you still enjoy your leisure 2
time?
30. A carpenter in your neighbourhood is learning to make furniture using machines. What does 2
this show about occupational trends?
31. You notice that your neighbour, an elderly man, lives alone and feels lonely. How can you 3

m
.co
and your family help him feel like a part of a family?

m
32. State the benefits of high-rise apartments in cities. What kinds of houses are seen in high 2+1
temperature regions like Rajasthan?
33. Your classmate who is hearing-impaired is a s e
g l struggling to understand a lesson. Mention any
a
3
three ways to support him/her.
34. Your friend spends all his free time playing video games and never goes outside. Suggest 3
three advices to use his leisure time better.
35. List any three importance of skill development in changing occupations. 3
36. 3+2

m
m .co
.co s e m
s em g l a
g la a. Identify the Nobel Peace Prize winner and interpret the works heahas done for the society.
a b. Write down any two famous books written by Helen Keller.
37. Highlight any two importance of Van Mahotsava. ―In modern times, most of the traditional 2+3
water sources are in ruins due to neglect and poor maintenance‖ – Suggest one method to
revive the old water bodies and write any two benefits of this method.
38. a. Differentiate between professionals and non-professionals. 2+3

.co s e m
s em l a
g la ag
a
�
For more Question Papers, Sample Papers, Notes & Syllabus visit Page 3 of 5

b. Look at the logo and identify the revolution related with this. Cite the impact of this
revolution in India.

39. Complete the table given below: 1×5=5
Landforms Types of roofs / houses States

i. Sloping roofs Himachal Pradesh

Flood prone areas ii. Assam

The houses are built with wood and
Earthquake prone areas iii.
bamboo.
High—rise apartment buildings /
iv. West Bengal
flats with flat roofs.
Coastal areas and
Sloping roof or flat roof houses v.
Islands

40. On the given political map of India locate, label and colour the following State. Also prepare 1×5=5
the index.
A. A state which witnessed Hud Hud floods.
B. One state where houseboats are used.
C. A state which receives the highest rainfall.
D. A state known for Kushti (wrestling) today.
E. A state where White Revolution originated.

************************

�
For more Question Papers, Sample Papers, Notes & Syllabus visit Page 4 of 5

m
om .co

. e m ______ SEC: _____
cNAME: _____________________________ ROLL: ______ CLASS:
m las
se ag

m
.co s e m
s em g l a
l a a
ag

m
m .co
s e
l a
ag

m
m .co
m .co s e m
s e g la
g la a
a

.co s e m
s em l a
g la ag
a
�
For more Question Papers, Sample Papers, Notes & Syllabus visit Page 5 of 5