Class 5 Question Paper 2023-24 EVS (Half Yearly)

2023-24
HALF YEARLY
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HALF YEARLY EXAMINATION, 2023-24

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• Write down the Serial Number of the question in the left side of the margin
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CLASS : V
SUBJECT : SCIENCE

Time : 2 Hours Maximum Marks : 50
General Instructions:

• Read the question paper carefully.
• This question paper contains 10 questions and 3 sections. Section A contains
1mark questions, section B contains 2 mark questions and section C contains 3
& 4 mark questions.
• Write in neat and legible handwriting.
• Verify your answers before submission.
• There are some choice based questions. Attempt any one question in such cases.

SECTION-A
1 Choose the most appropriate answer. (1x5=5)
a) ‘X’ is a kind of joint. ‘X’ is found between the skull and the first two vertebrae of
the spine. Identify ‘X’
(i) Hinge joint (ii) Ball and socket joint (iii) Pivot joint (iv) Gliding joint
b) If coconut : water , then cockleburr : ____________
(i) wind (ii) animal (iii) bursting (iv) insects
c) The forest product that is used to make chopsticks, scaffold and toothpicks.
(i) Tendu leaf (ii) Bamboo (iii) Resins (iv) Rubber

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d) Kasturi, an ingredient of perfume is obtained from-
(i) Mountain goat (ii) Sheep
(iii) Yak (iv) Musk deer
e) Which gas is filled in chips packets?
(i) Nitrogen (ii) Helium (iii) Hydrogen (iv) Carbon dioxide
Q2. Fill in the blanks. (1x5=5)
a) Micropyle allows ______ to enter inside the seed.
b) A light weight narrow boat is called ________________.
c) Inadequate and improper diet leads to a state of ____________.
d) The smallest bone present in the human body is ____________.
e) Rhinoceros are slaughtered for their _____.
Q3. Express in one or two word/s. (1x5=5)
a) A pigment found in blood that transports food and oxygen -
b) A group of very similar plants or animals -
c) Programme to promote afforestation in India -
d) Signs that indicate a disease -
e) Removal of moisture from the food done for their preservation -
Q4. Answer the following questions. (1x4=4)
a) State the conditions necessary for development of a forest in a place.
b) Define wildlife trade with a suitable example.
c) Name two communicable diseases that can be prevented by vaccination.
d) Why do food stay fresh for longer time when stored in a refrigerator ?

SECTION-B
Q5. Answer the following questions. (2x3=6)
a) Explain the structure of ball and socket joint. How does it work in your body?
b) State any two importance of vegetative reproduction in plants.
c) Differentiate between communicable and non-communicable diseases with
examples.
OR
Write any two symptoms of protein - carbohydrate deficiency disease.
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Q.6. Give reason. (2x2=4)
a) We should eat a balanced diet.
b) We feel pain when any of our bones get hurt.
OR
Our bones do not scratch or bump against each other when we move.
SECTION-C
Q7.Answer the following questions. (3x2=6)
a) i. Define photosynthesis.
ii. List the raw materials needed by green plants for photosynthesis.
b) Define – Food preservation. Also list any two advantages of food preservation.
OR
Explain any three causes of spoilage of food.
Q.8.Value Based Question. (1+1+1=3)
“Nature has enough for everyone’s need but not for everyone’s greed”. Nature
enables the seeds to move over to other places through various agents which
plays an important role in increasing the number of plants all over the Earth.
i. Define seed dispersal.
ii. Name at least two agents of seed dispersal.
iii. State the value depicted in the above situation about nature.
Q.9.Answer the following questions. (4x2=8)
a) Suggest any four steps to prevent cruelty to animals.
b) i. Forests are known as the 'lungs of Earth'. Justify it.
ii. How is National park different from wildlife sanctuary? (Any two points)
Q. 10. Draw the labeled diagram of inner view of human eye. (4x1=4)

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HALF YEARLY EXAMINATION, 2023-24

• Please check that this question paper contains 04 (3 +1 Map) printed pages.
• Check that this question paper contains 07 questions.
• Write down the Serial Number of the question in the left side of the margin before
attempting it.

CLASS : V
SUBJECT : SOCIAL SCIENCE

Time : 2 Hours Maximum Marks : 50
General Instructions :
• This question paper contains three sections.
• Section-A contains 1-mark questions.
• Section-B contains 2 and 3 marks questions.
• Section-C contains 5-mark questions and a map question of 3 marks.
• Write in neat and legible handwriting.
• Verify your answers before submission.

SECTION - A
1. Choose the correct answer from the given options. (1x5=5)
a. The game Polo is played by Ladakhis during the -
i. Summer ii. Autumn
iii. Rainy iv. Winter
b. The regional variation in houses does not depend on this factor -
i. Landforms ii. Medical facilities
iii. Materials available iv. Climate
c. The first deaf and blind famous author who wrote 12 books and many articles
during her life time -
i. Helen Keller ii. Marla Runyan
iii. Louise Braille iv. Sullivan
d. The technique of collecting, storing and using rain water is known as -
i. agriculture ii. Water harvesting
iii. irrigation iv. fertilizer
e. Bachpan Bachao Andolan was founded by Kailash Satyarthi in the year -
i. 1980 ii. 2014
iii. 1880 iv.2021

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2. Fill in the blanks. (1x5=5)
a. The ___________ among the family members develop close bonds of love and
affection.
b. Animals migrate with the change in _____________.
c. Our ________has special provisions to ensure that each and every child gets
education.
d. Houses in hilly areas have _______________ roofs.
e. We must stop the ____________ of idols, garlands and other wastes into water
bodies.
3. Answer the following questions in one sentence. (1x8=8)
a. Write any two qualities which are considered to be the real strength of a
family.
b. Name two things that changed the orthodox thinking of people.
c. Mention any two qualities for community living.
d. State any one advantage of stilt house.
e. Give one reason of low production of milk in earlier times.
f. Who are socially deprived children?
g. Why are some houses built with thick walls and flat roofs?
h. Define constitution.
SECTION - B
4. Answer the following questions. (2x5=10)
a. “The family systems work like a chain”. Explain it with an example.
b. The theatre has developed into a wonderful art in the modern times. Justify.
c. Physically challenged children should be sent to a normal school. Give two
reasons.
d. Mention any two advantages of water harvesting.
e. How did community service play an important role in olden times?

5. Answer the following questions. (3x3=9)
a. Write the responsibilities of a good neighbour.
b. White Revolution brought changes in dairy farming. Explain.
c. Sarita wanted to become a police officer but her grandmother did not like this
profession for a girl child. Sarita’s uncle convinced her grandmother and
guided Sarita to study and prepare for the police officer job. At last, she
became an able police officer due to her strong determination, hard work and
will power. Girls like Sarita do not get equal opportunity in every field due to
gender discrimination.

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i. Write the name of any one famous woman personality with her
occupation.
ii. Define gender discrimination.
iii. Write any one value that is depicted by Sarita’s uncle in the above
situation.

SECTION - C

6. Answer the following questions. (5 X 2=10)
a. What do you mean by leisure time? Describe the importance of chaupal in the
life of villagers (1+4=5)
OR
Analyze the advantages of yoga and pranayam in everyone’s life. (3+2=5)
b. Define migration. Write about voluntary migration and forced migration with
examples. (1+4=5)
OR
List any five hardships faced by the migrants. (5)

7. On the outline political map of India, locate the following. (Any three)
(1x3=3)
a. The state where White Revolution originated.
b. The state where Surajkund is located.
c. A state with highest women’s literacy rate.
d . The state where Bhimbetka caves are located.

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