CTET exam notes for class 5 Twau subject

CTET- Our Wondrous World Style MCQ Assessment

A. Child Development & Pedagogy (5 Questions)

1. According to Piaget's theory of cognitive development, a child who can understand that the amount of water remains the same when poured from a wide glass to a narrow glass has developed:
(A) Object permanence
(B) Conservation
(C) Reversibility
(D) Classification

2. Vygotsky's concept of Zone of Proximal Development (ZPD) suggests that learning occurs best when:
(A) Children work independently without any help
(B) Children receive appropriate guidance from more knowledgeable others
(C) Children only use their existing knowledge
(D) Children memorize information repeatedly

3. According to Kohlberg's theory of moral development, a child who follows rules to avoid punishment is at the:
(A) Preconventional level
(B) Conventional level
(C) Postconventional level
(D) Universal ethical principle stage

4. Inclusive education primarily aims to:
(A) Separate children with special needs
(B) Ensure all children learn together regardless of their abilities
(C) Focus only on gifted children
(D) Reduce class sizes

5. Activity-based learning in primary education is most effective because it:
(A) Reduces teacher workload
(B) Promotes experiential learning and concrete understanding
(C) Eliminates the need for textbooks
(D) Makes assessment easier

B. TWAU Pedagogy (10 Questions)

6. The subject 'The World Around Us' (TWAU) is introduced in which stage according to NCF-SE 2023?
(A) Foundational stage
(B) Preparatory stage
(C) Middle stage
(D) Secondary stage

7. The primary approach of TWAU pedagogy emphasizes:
(A) Rote memorization
(B) Experiential and interdisciplinary learning
(C) Subject-specific teaching
(D) Theoretical knowledge only

8. Which of the following best describes the pedagogical approach in TWAU?
(A) Teacher-centered instruction
(B) Student-centric, activity-rich and inquiry-driven
(C) Lecture-based teaching
(D) Examination-focused learning

9. The integration of science, social science, and environmental studies in TWAU helps students:
(A) Memorize more facts
(B) Understand interconnections in their environment
(C) Prepare for separate subject exams
(D) Focus on individual subjects

10. Assessment in TWAU should primarily focus on:
(A) Recall of facts only
(B) Competency-based evaluation and reflection
(C) Standardized testing
(D) Comparison between students

11. The concept of 'learning through play' in TWAU is important because:
(A) It keeps children busy
(B) It promotes natural curiosity and exploration
(C) It requires less preparation
(D) It is easier to manage

12. Local knowledge systems are integrated in TWAU to:
(A) Fill curriculum time
(B) Connect learning with community wisdom and practices
(C) Avoid modern concepts
(D) Reduce content load

13. The role of a teacher in TWAU pedagogy is primarily that of a:
(A) Information provider
(B) Facilitator and guide
(C) Strict disciplinarian
(D) Content expert only

14. Cross-curricular themes in TWAU include all except:
(A) Gender equality
(B) Multilingualism
(C) Subject specialization
(D) Cultural rootedness

15. The gradual progression from immediate surroundings to broader contexts in TWAU helps:
(A) Reduce complexity
(B) Build systematic understanding from concrete to abstract
(C) Save teaching time
(D) Simplify assessment

C. NEP 2020 Related (5 Questions)

16. According to NEP 2020, the preparatory stage spans:
(A) Grades 1-2
(B) Grades 3-5
(C) Grades 6-8
(D) Grades 9-10

17. NEP 2020 emphasizes foundational literacy and numeracy to be achieved by:
(A) Grade 5
(B) Grade 3
(C) Grade 8
(D) Grade 10

18. The approach to multilingualism in NEP 2020 suggests:
(A) English-only instruction
(B) Mother tongue/local language as medium of instruction
(C) Sanskrit as primary language
(D) Hindi-only instruction

19. Assessment reforms under NEP 2020 promote:
(A) More frequent examinations
(B) Holistic and comprehensive evaluation
(C) Only summative assessment
(D) Standardized testing only

20. The National Curriculum Framework for School Education (NCF-SE) 2023 was developed as a follow-up to:
(A) RTE Act 2009
(B) NEP 2020
(C) NCF 2005
(D) Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan

D. Lesson-based Questions (70 Questions - 10 from each lesson)

Lesson 1: Water - The Essence of Life (10 Questions)

21. What percentage of Earth's water is freshwater available for living beings?
(A) 50%
(B) 25%
(C) 10%
(D) Less than 3%

22. The continuous circular movement of water in nature is called:
(A) Water flow
(B) Water cycle
(C) Water circulation
(D) Water movement

23. Groundwater gets recharged when:
(A) It rains on concrete surfaces
(B) Rainwater seeps through soil
(C) Rivers flow faster
(D) Oceans evaporate

24. Which of the following helps in groundwater recharge?
(A) Concrete roads
(B) Open, uncovered areas
(C) Paved surfaces
(D) Roof tops

25. The salt pans of Gujarat are used for:
(A) Growing crops
(B) Collecting salt from seawater
(C) Storing freshwater
(D) Fish farming

26. Johads in Rajasthan are:
(A) Sand dunes
(B) Traditional earthen dams for rainwater collection
(C) Desert plants
(D) Salt formations

27. Which form of water has the highest density?
(A) Ice
(B) Liquid water
(C) Water vapor
(D) Steam

28. Aquatic plants have special features like floating leaves to:
(A) Look beautiful
(B) Survive in water environment
(C) Attract insects
(D) Provide shade

29. The Fishing Cat has webbed paws to:
(A) Walk on land
(B) Swim and dive for fish
(C) Climb trees
(D) Dig burrows

30. Wular Lake is significant because it:
(A) Is the largest lake in India
(B) Helps regulate river flow and prevent floods
(C) Contains saltwater
(D) Is man-made

Lesson 2: Journey of a River (10 Questions)

31. River Godavari is called Dakshina Ganga because:
(A) It flows northward
(B) It flows through southern India and is regarded as sacred
(C) It is the longest river
(D) It starts from the Himalayas

32. Godavari river originates from:
(A) Himalayas
(B) Western Ghats at Trimbakeshwar
(C) Eastern Ghats
(D) Aravalli Range

33. A perennial river is one that:
(A) Flows only in rainy season
(B) Flows throughout the year
(C) Flows only in winter
(D) Dries up in summer

34. The place where Godavari meets the sea forms:
(A) A plateau
(B) Coringa Mangrove Forests
(C) A mountain
(D) A desert

35. Dams on rivers help in:
(A) Making rivers flow faster
(B) Storing water for dry seasons and generating electricity
(C) Stopping fish migration only
(D) Creating floods

36. What makes rivers polluted?
(A) Fish swimming
(B) Waste, plastic and dirty water from factories
(C) Boats traveling
(D) Natural flow

37. The 'green blanket' on river water is caused by:
(A) Algae and plants growing due to fertilizers
(B) Green colored pollution
(C) Excessive plant growth due to fertilizer runoff
(D) Reflection of trees

38. When a river floods, it can cause:
(A) Only benefits
(B) Damage to houses, fields and roads
(C) Better soil quality only
(D) Increased fish population

39. The Namami Gange programme aims to:
(A) Build more dams
(B) Clean the Ganga river
(C) Increase river speed
(D) Create new tributaries

40. Majuli island is famous for being:
(A) The smallest island
(B) The world's largest river island
(C) An artificial island
(D) A coastal island

Lesson 3: The Mystery of Food (10 Questions)

41. Microbes that spoil food need all of the following except:
(A) Moisture
(B) Air
(C) Right temperature
(D) Sunlight

42. Food preservation by drying works because:
(A) It makes food taste better
(B) It removes moisture needed by microbes
(C) It adds nutrients
(D) It changes color

43. Oil is added to pickles to:
(A) Improve taste only
(B) Keep air away and stop microbial growth
(C) Make them colorful
(D) Add nutrition

44. Refrigeration preserves food by:
(A) Adding chemicals
(B) Slowing down microbial growth with cold temperature
(C) Removing air completely
(D) Adding preservatives

45. Which of the following is a traditional food preservation method?
(A) Using plastic wrap
(B) Using salt, sugar, and spices
(C) Adding artificial colors
(D) Using modern chemicals

46. Idli batter becomes fluffy due to:
(A) Adding baking powder
(B) Microbes in air that help fermentation
(C) Heating the batter
(D) Adding water

47. Different types of teeth serve different purposes. Molars are used for:
(A) Cutting food
(B) Tearing food
(C) Grinding food
(D) Holding food

48. Good oral hygiene includes:
(A) Eating more sweets
(B) Brushing teeth regularly and rinsing mouth after eating
(C) Avoiding all foods
(D) Using only mouthwash

49. Eating seasonal fruits is beneficial because:
(A) They are cheaper
(B) They taste best and are fresh when in season
(C) They are colorful
(D) They are larger

50. To avoid choking while eating, one should:
(A) Eat very fast
(B) Chew food properly and eat slowly
(C) Talk while eating
(D) Swallow large pieces

Lesson 4: Our School - A Happy Place (10 Questions)

51. A green school is characterized by:
(A) Only having green-colored buildings
(B) Managing waste, saving water, and planting trees
(C) Having only plants, no buildings
(D) Using only green notebooks

52. Swachh Bharat Swachh Vidyalaya focuses on:
(A) Academic excellence only
(B) Clean and healthy school environment
(C) Sports activities
(D) Art and craft

53. Waste segregation in schools should separate:
(A) Big and small waste
(B) Wet waste, dry waste, and recyclable items
(C) Clean and dirty waste
(D) Old and new waste

54. White-painted roofs help keep buildings cool because:
(A) They look beautiful
(B) They reflect sunlight and heat
(C) They are cheaper
(D) They last longer

55. Water conservation in schools can be achieved by:
(A) Using more water
(B) Fixing leaking taps and collecting rainwater
(C) Keeping taps open
(D) Building more tanks

56. Trees in school campus provide:
(A) Decoration only
(B) Shade, clean air, and cool environment
(C) More work for gardeners
(D) Obstacles to movement

57. Fire safety in schools requires:
(A) Ignoring fire drills
(B) Knowing evacuation routes and assembly points
(C) Running during emergencies
(D) Hiding in classrooms

58. Traffic safety near schools can be improved by:
(A) Allowing all vehicles
(B) Installing proper signboards and speed limits
(C) Removing all signs
(D) Encouraging speeding

59. Positive behavior in school includes:
(A) Pushing in queues
(B) Waiting for turns and using kind words
(C) Making noise in public areas
(D) Teasing other students

60. The role of sanitation workers in schools is:
(A) Unimportant
(B) Essential for maintaining cleanliness and health
(C) Only decorative
(D) Temporary

Lesson 5: Our Vibrant Country (10 Questions)

61. India's National Flag colors represent:
(A) Random choices
(B) Saffron for courage, white for peace, green for prosperity
(C) Colors of different religions
(D) Colors of nature only

62. Republic Day is celebrated on 26 January because:
(A) India gained independence on this date
(B) India adopted its Constitution on this date in 1950
(C) It marks the first Prime Minister's birth
(D) It is a random chosen date

63. The National Emblem of India features:
(A) One lion
(B) Two elephants
(C) Three lions on circular platform
(D) Four tigers

64. Currency notes in India are printed in how many languages?
(A) 5 languages
(B) 10 languages
(C) Multiple languages including Hindi and English
(D) Only 2 languages

65. The Swachh Bharat symbol on currency notes represents:
(A) Random design
(B) Gandhi ji's spectacles symbolizing cleanliness
(C) Government logo
(D) Bank symbol

66. India's diversity is compared to a forest because:
(A) Both have trees
(B) Diversity makes both stronger and more beautiful
(C) Both are green
(D) Both need water

67. Traditional headgear in different states serves purposes of:
(A) Fashion only
(B) Cultural identity, tradition, and sometimes protection
(C) Weather protection only
(D) Religious reasons only

68. India has approximately how many languages spoken?
(A) 100
(B) 500
(C) More than 1000
(D) 2000

69. The National Animal of India is:
(A) Elephant
(B) Tiger
(C) Lion
(D) Peacock

70. The National Bird of India is known for:
(A) Its size
(B) Its colorful feathers and dancing
(C) Its speed
(D) Its singing

Lesson 6: Some Unique Places (10 Questions)

71. The southernmost tip of India is:
(A) Kanyakumari
(B) Indira Point in Andaman and Nicobar Islands
(C) Chennai
(D) Rameshwaram

72. Andaman and Nicobar Islands are unique because they have:
(A) No trees
(B) Endemic species found nowhere else
(C) Only water bodies
(D) No wildlife

73. Mangrove forests like Sundarbans are important because:
(A) They look beautiful
(B) Their roots prevent soil erosion and protect coastlines
(C) They provide timber
(D) They attract tourists only

74. The Seven Sisters refer to:
(A) Seven mountains
(B) Seven northeastern states of India
(C) Seven rivers
(D) Seven cities

75. Living root bridges are found in:
(A) Rajasthan
(B) Northeast India
(C) Gujarat
(D) Punjab

76. The Western Ghats are known for:
(A) Desert vegetation
(B) Rich biodiversity and endemic species
(C) Snow-covered peaks
(D) Coal mines

77. Lion-tailed macaques are found only in:
(A) Himalayas
(B) Western Ghats
(C) Eastern Ghats
(D) Plains of India

78. Silent Valley National Park got its name because:
(A) People are not allowed to speak
(B) It lacks the usual buzzing sound of cicada insects
(C) It has no animals
(D) It is always quiet

79. Coral reefs are important because they:
(A) Look colorful
(B) Provide shelter and protection to marine life
(C) Attract tourists only
(D) Are good for swimming

80. The people of North Sentinel Island survived the 2004 tsunami likely because:
(A) They had modern technology
(B) They observed natural signs and had deep connection with nature
(C) They lived in tall buildings
(D) They were warned by authorities

Child Development & Pedagogy (10)

1. According to Piaget, learners in primary grades (7–11 years) operate in:  

A) Preoperational  

B) Formal operational  

C) Sensorimotor  

D) __Concrete operational__

2. Peer-assisted group work reflecting social interaction emphasizes:  

A) __Vygotsky__  

B) Bruner  

C) Skinner  

D) Thorndike


3. Encouraging reflection in a “Seasons Journal” best develops:  

A) Rote memorization  

B) __Metacognition__  

C) Conditioning  

D) Trial-and-error

4. Prompts promoting empathy by perspective-taking align with:  

A) Homogenous grouping  

B) __Valuing diversity and perspective-taking__  

C) Fixed ability labels  

D) Competitive grading

5. Discussing moral dilemmas supports which moral development model?  

A) Bandura’s observational phases  

B) __Kohlberg’s stages__  

C) Gagné’s events of instruction  

D) Gardner’s intelligences

6. Modeling “waste segregation” with gradual fading exemplifies:  

A) Overcorrection  

B) __Scaffolding with fading__  

C) Punishment  

D) Programmed instruction

7. Activities like “mustard seed slope” promote:  

A) Lecture-based recall  

B) __Activity-based experiential learning__  

C) Pure discovery without guidance  

D) Solely text comprehension

8. Analyzing “flood safety tips” develops:  

A) Narrow factual recall  

B) __Problem-solving and decision-making__  

C) Drill-and-practice only  

D) Simple copying


9. Observing microbes’ effects on food aligns with:  

A) Rule memorization only  

B) __Inquiry-based learning cycle__  

C) Corporal reinforcement  

D) Mnemonic drills


10. Connecting local diversity to national identity builds:  

A) Self-isolation  

B) __Respect for diversity and belonging__  

C) Superficial uniformity  

D) Test anxiety  




 The World Around Us (TWAU) Pedagogy (10)


11. The textbook’s design aligns most with:  

A) Behaviorist drill  

B) __Inquiry and experiential pedagogy__  

C) Didactic lecture  

D) Mastery learning only


12. Using a “bag water-cycle” model supports:  

A) Myths vs. facts  

B) __Explaining natural processes via models__  

C) Memorizing names only  

D) Copying diagrams


13. “Explorer Teams” audit primarily aims at:  

A) Pure summative scores  

B) __Situated, authentic assessment__  

C) Seatwork repetition  

D) Teacher-only demonstration


14. “Map reading and interpretation” builds:  

A) Only artistic drawing  

B) __Spatial reasoning and geographic literacy__  

C) Solely arithmetic  

D) Solely dictation


15. Role-play on safety targets:  

A) Psychomotor only  

B) __Affective and social responsibility__  

C) Pure cognitive recall  

D) Perceptual acuity only


16. Suggesting “local resource persons” reflects:  

A) Isolation from community  

B) __Community-linked learning__  

C) Solely textbook input  

D) Closed-book assessments


17. Integrating “Indian Knowledge Systems” supports:  

A) Decontextualized abstraction  

B) __Cultural rootedness and relevance__  

C) One-size-fits-all content  

D) Test-only orientation


18. “Seasons Journal” repeated observations exemplify:  

A) Single snapshot testing  

B) __Longitudinal observation and patterning__  

C) Random guessing  

D) Solely homework worksheets


19. Comparing “water in cities vs forests” develops:  

A) Copying skills  

B) __Comparative analysis in context__  

C) Chronological memory only  

D) Overlearning


20. Mixing “science-social-environmental” concepts is:  

A) Strict subject silos  

B) __Interdisciplinary integration__  

C) Exam-only unit  

D) Homework-heavy  




 NEP 2020 Related (10)


21. NEP foundational pedagogy in Grade 5 TWAU is:  

A) Eliminating activities  

B) __Combining play, discovery, and structured texts__  

C) Only textbook reading  

D) Only tests


22. Currency-note language exploration exemplifies:  

A) Discourages home languages  

B) __Values linguistic diversity and exposure__  

C) Enforces monolingualism  

D) Tests only English


23. NEP-aligned assessments reflect:  

A) Exclusive final exams  

B) __Integrated, reflective, project-based assessments__  

C) Surprise punitive tests  

D) Norm-referenced ranking only


24. Measurement tasks like dripping taps show:  

A) Avoid numeracy  

B) __Applies quantitative reasoning in context__  

C) Ignores units  

D) Substitutes stories for math


25. Linking health, environment, and ethics integrates:  

A) Only one domain  

B) __Cognitive, social-emotional, and values__  

C) Only motor skills  

D) Only memory


26. “Earth—Our Shared Home” supports:  

A) Ignoring global connections  

B) __Tracing journeys of foods, ideas, birds__  

C) Blocking cultural exchange  

D) Avoiding maps


27. Environmental awareness includes:  

A) Abstract pollution lists only  

B) __Place-based audits, projects, action__  

C) Fact drills only  

D) Isolated lab demos


28. NEP’s observe–analyze–act cycle example:  

A) Silent reading only  

B) __Flood safety role-play and planning__  

C) One-word answers  

D) Closed-book exam


29. Tech use for inclusion signals:  

A) Avoiding assistive features  

B) __Notes on MANI app tactile-audio ID for currency__  

C) Only chalk-talk  

D) Banning devices


30. Arts and vocational exposure when learners:  

A) Only read about crafts  

B) __Weave, stitch, design and exhibit__  

C) Only list textiles  

D) Memorize definitions  




 From Provided Lesson PDFs and Energy—How Things Work (38)


31. Energy is what makes things:  

A) Only living beings grow  

B) __Move, light up, produce sound, and change temperature__  

C) Appear heavier  

D) Lose mass


32. Balloon moves because:  

A) Gravity pulls it sideways  

B) __Air rushing out exerts push, propelling the balloon__  

C) Magnetism acts on rubber  

D) Heat expands rubber uniformly


33. Rubber band guitar sound is from:  

A) Absorb light  

B) __Vibrate upon plucking__  

C) Dissolve in air  

D) Reflect heat


34. Sunlight vs shade water heating shows:  

A) Shade heats more  

B) __Sunlight provides heat energy, warming water__  

C) Water cannot warm  

D) Air cools equally


35. Wick with oil burns longer as:  

A) Cotton is sole fuel  

B) __Oil acts as the fuel sustaining combustion__  

C) Air is absent  

D) Wick is metallic


36. Electricity use on devices includes:  

A) Only light  

B) __Movement, sound, light, and heat__  

C) Only sound  

D) Only cooling


37. Clean energy means:  

A) Burning coal  

B) __Sunlight, wind, water without smoke/waste__  

C) Wood combustion  

D) Kerosene lamps


38. Energy Flow Game helps understand:  

A) Random matching  

B) __Source–form–use relationships in energy systems__  

C) Only vocabulary  

D) Spelling  


39. Most water on Earth is:  

A) Fresh and drinkable  

B) __Salty and not directly potable__  

C) Underground only  

D) Ice only  


40. In the “ice on steel glass” task, droplets form due to:  

A) Evaporation  

B) __Condensation of water vapor__  

C) Sublimation  

D) Filtration  


41. The simple bag model shows heated water vapor:  

A) Disappears permanently  

B) __Condenses and returns as drops__  

C) Becomes oil  

D) Freezes immediately  


42. Groundwater recharge improves with:  

A) Fully paved surfaces  

B) __Soak pits, open soil, vegetation__  

C) Roof painting  

D) Closed drains  


43. The mustard-seed slope activity shows rivers:  

A) Flow uphill  

B) __Follow land slope, converge in low areas__  

C) Have no direction  

D) Move randomly  


44. The Luni river is special because it:  

A) Flows to Bay of Bengal  

B) Flows to Arabian Sea  

C) __Ends in Rann of Kutch marshes__  

D) Disappears into Himalayas  


45. Aquatic plant leaves have a waxy coating to:  

A) Absorb more water  

B) __Reduce water ingress and protect tissues__  

C) Create salt  

D) Remove oxygen  


46. A river food-chain simulation helps learners see:  

A) Species are isolated  

B) __Interdependence; loss of one affects others__  

C) Only humans matter  

D) Plants don’t contribute  


47. Godavari begins at:  

A) Gangotri  

B) Siachen  

C) __Trimbakeshwar, Western Ghats__  

D) Kanchengjunga  


48. Godavari is called Dakshina Ganga because it:  

A) Flows in the desert  

B) __Is revered, flowing across southern India__  

C) Originates in the east  

D) Is seasonal  


49. A perennial river:  

A) Flows only in monsoon  

B) __Flows through the year__  

C) Dries every winter  

D) Exists only underground  


50. At its delta, Godavari meets:  

A) Arabian Sea  

B) __Bay of Bengal__  

C) Indian Ocean direct  

D) A salt lake  


51. One major challenge of big dams is:  

A) More beaches form  

B) __Submergence and displacement of people and wildlife__  

C) Fewer boats  

D) Less electricity  


52. River pollution from fertilizers causing green blanket is:  

A) Freezing  

B) __Eutrophication-like choking of aquatic life__  

C) Cementing  

D) Distillation  


53. Flood safety recommendation is:  

A) Drive through water  

B) Touch power lines  

C) __Move to higher ground and avoid flood waters__  

D) Stay in basements  


54. The story contrasts Chennai 2019 and Bengaluru 2022 to highlight:  

A) Only drought risks  

B) __Both scarcity and excess water risks__  

C) Only cyclones  

D) Only snowfall  


55. Colored patches on forgotten uttapam are:  

A) Salt crystals  

B) __Mould colonies of microbes__  

C) Insect eggs  

D) Fat globules  


56. Microbes need to grow:  

A) No water and no air  

B) __Moisture, air, suitable temperature__  

C) Only light  

D) Only sugar  


57. Sun-drying preserves food by:  

A) Adding salt  

B) __Removing moisture__  

C) Cooling rapidly  

D) Adding microbes  


58. Oiling pickles helps by:  

A) Adding vitamin C  

B) __Blocking air and slowing microbe growth__  

C) Adding protein  

D) Making it alkaline  


59. Refrigeration preserves by:  

A) Killing all microbes  

B) __Slowing microbial activity via low temperature__  

C) Adding antibiotics  

D) Removing oxygen completely  


60. Idli batter rising involves:  

A) No microbes  

B) __Fermentation by microbes__  

C) UV radiation  

D) Osmosis only  


61. Oral hygiene advice includes:  

A) Avoid rinsing  

B) __Brush regularly and rinse after eating__  

C) Increase sweets  

D) Skip dentist visits  


62. Chewing well helps digestion by:  

A) Avoiding saliva  

B) __Increasing surface area and saliva mixing__  

C) Preventing enzyme action  

D) Removing nutrients  


63. A “Green School” emphasizes:  

A) Maximizing electricity use  

B) __Waste segregation, saving water, greening campus__  

C) Removing trees  

D) Closed windows always  


64. A white roof helps cooling because it:  

A) Absorbs heat  

B) __Reflects solar radiation__  

C) Stores water  

D) Traps smoke  


65. The “Segregation Game” promotes:  

A) Mixing all waste  

B) __Sorting wet, dry, and items for recyclers__  

C) Burning waste  

D) Throwing in one bin  


66. The “dripping tap” activity builds awareness of:  

A) Taste of water  

B) __Cumulative wastage over time__  

C) Salinity measurement  

D) Mineral content  


67. “Butterfly garden” suggestion connects to:  

A) Pesticide use  

B) __Biodiversity-friendly planting__  

C) Cement lawns  

D) Removing shrubs  


68. Fire safety guidance includes:  

A) Run blindly  

B) __Crawl low under smoke and move calmly to exits__  

C) Hide in closets  

D) Re-enter for belongings  


69. A traffic-safety signboard at school gates should aim to:  

A) Encourage speeding  

B) __Promote safe arrival and exit behaviors__  

C) Remove zebra crossings  

D) Block pedestrians  


70. “Respect and kindness” scenarios aim to reduce:  

A) Peer support  

B) __Pushing, littering, teasing, disruption__  

C) Cooperation  

D) Cleanliness  


71. The tricolour’s saffron stands for:  

A) Agriculture  

B) __Strength and courage__  

C) Sky  

D) Water  


72. The Constitution’s adoption on 26 January 1950 explains:  

A) Independence Day  

B) __Republic Day significance__  

C) Children’s Day  

D) Teacher’s Day  


73. Currency notes include Gandhiji’s image and:  

A) No symbols  

B) __Swachh Bharat spectacles iconography__  

C) Only animals  

D) Only flora  


74. The National Emblem with lions signifies:  

A) Silence  

B) __Strength, courage, confidence__  

C) Agriculture  

D) Sports  


75. A diversity analogy compares a forest to a garden to suggest:  

A) Weakens systems  

B) __Strengthens resilience and self-sufficiency__  

C) Reduces learning  

D) Limits options  


76. Language diversity is highlighted by:  

A) Forbidding translations  

B) __Noting many Indian languages, classroom mapping__  

C) Single language only  

D) Avoiding exposure  


77. Traditional music and dance across states illustrate:  

A) Uniform art forms  

B) __Regional uniqueness and shared culture__  

C) Elimination of instruments  

D) Single rhythm only  


78. UPI and Aadhaar references highlight:  

A) Pre-digital era  

B) __Modern innovations alongside traditions__  

C) No technology use  

D) Rejection of change  


79. Indira Point is:  

A) Northernmost  

B) __Southernmost tip of India (Andaman & Nicobar)__  

C) Easternmost  

D) Westernmost  


80. Coral reefs are important because they:  

A) Reduce all fish  

B) __Provide habitats and biodiversity support__  

C) Create deserts  

D) Eliminate algae  


81. Mangroves’ aerial roots help them:  

A) Absorb salt only  

B) __Breathe in muddy, saline conditions__  

C) Produce oil  

D) Freeze water  


82. The Sundarbans are:  

A) Desert scrub  

B) __World’s largest mangrove forest at Ganga’s mouth__  

C) Alpine forest  

D) Steppe grass  


83. Living root bridges form when:  

A) Concrete poured  

B) __Tree roots are guided across streams over time__  

C) Steel placed  

D) Soil removed  


84. The Western Ghats are known for:  

A) Few species  

B) __Endemism, source of rivers, medicinal plants__  

C) No protected areas  

D) Only mining  


85. Silent Valley movement exemplified:  

A) Dam expansion  

B) __Citizens conserving biodiverse rainforest__  

C) Urbanization drive  

D) Draining wetlands  


86. Protecting “Hargila” birds involved:  

A) Avoiding nests  

B) __Community actions, education, nest protection__  

C) Removing trees  

D) Silent observation only  


87. Weaving interlaces threads:  

A) Randomly  

B) __Over–under of warp and weft to form fabric__  

C) With glue  

D) With staples  


88. Spinning converts:  

A) Fabric to fibre  

B) __Fibres to yarn/thread__  

C) Yarn to seeds  

D) Dyes to fibres  


89. A charkha symbolizes:  

A) Import dependence  

B) __Self-reliance and freedom movement (khadi)__  

C) Metalwork  

D) Plastic use  


90. Silk originates from:  

A) Plant seeds  

B) __Silkworm cocoons processed to filament__  

C) Mineral veins  

D) Fungal mats  


91. Natural fibre examples include:  

A) Polyester, nylon  

B) __Cotton, wool, silk, linen, bamboo__  

C) Acrylic, spandex  

D) Polycarbonate  


92. Tailorbird nests demonstrate:  

A) No stitching in nature  

B) __Leaf “stitching” with fibres/spider silk__  

C) Metal wire use  

D) Only mud plaster  


93. A simple running stitch is:  

A) Knot only  

B) __Up–down sequence joining cloth along a line__  

C) Chain welding  

D) Adhesive bonding  


94. Reuse/recycle of old clothes into quilts reflects:  

A) Linear waste  

B) __Circular, value-based practices__  

C) Only incineration  

D) Single-use norms  


95. Day–night occurs because:  

A) Sun orbits Earth daily  

B) __Earth’s rotation; different parts face the Sun__  

C) Clouds move  

D) Moon blocks Sun always  


96. The classroom seasons chart analyzes patterns across:  

A) One afternoon  

B) __Four time periods over the year__  

C) One minute  

D) One exam week  


97. In India, six seasons include:  

A) Only summer–winter  

B) __Vasanta, Grishma, Varsha, Sharad, Hemant, Shishir__  

C) Only monsoon  

D) Only autumn  


98. Seasonal differences (e.g., Kashmir vs. Kerala winters) are due to:  

A) Identical climates  

B) __Regional climate variability and geography__  

C) Same rainfall everywhere  

D) Equal altitude  


99. Farmers match crops to seasons because:  

A) All crops need the same conditions  

B) __Temperature and water needs differ by crop__  

C) Festivals decide only  

D) Moonlight only  


100. Noticing natural signs (e.g., koel call, ants moving eggs) supports:  

A) Ignoring cues  

B) __Traditional ecological knowledge for weather cues__  

C) Myth only  

D) Random guesses  


101. The “journal” practice develops:  

A) One-time facts  

B) __Observation, recording, and interpretation skills__  

C) Only art  

D) Only memory  


102. Linking changes in “air, heat, light” to human activities builds:  

A) Unrelated lists  

B) __Systems thinking about seasonal rhythms__  

C) Copying tables  

D) Only individual facts  


103. From space, borders aren’t visible; the chapter emphasizes:  

A) Strict boundaries  

B) __One Earth, shared home__  

C) Isolation  

D) Closed exchange  


104. Rosy starlings migrate to India and help farmers by:  

A) Eating crops  

B) __Eating locusts/grasshoppers (pest control)__  

C) Spreading weeds  

D) Building dams  


105. Chilli’s journey illustrates:  

A) Foods never move  

B) __Global transfer of crops and cultural integration__  

C) Seeds can’t adapt  

D) No impact on cuisine  


106. India’s sugar story shows:  

A) Sugar invented in Europe  

B) __Early jaggery and sugar-making knowledge spread outward__  

C) Only honey existed  

D) No trade routes  


107. DIGIPIN is described as:  

A) A bank card  

B) __A 10-character digital address code for precise locating__  

C) A passport  

D) A tax ID  


108. “Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam” means:  

A) Nations compete alone  

B) __The world is one family, care for all beings__  

C) Only humans matter  

D) Trade only  


109. In Piaget’s framework, Grade 5 learners grasp energy concepts best at:  

A) Preoperational  

B) Formal operational  

C) Sensorimotor  

D) __Concrete operational__  


110. Teacher modeling safe electricity handling with release illustrates:  

A) Drill without feedback  

B) __Scaffolding and gradual release__  

C) Discovery without guidance  

D) Programmed instruction  


111. Learners pairing “source–type–use” cards highlight:  

A) Thorndike  

B) Skinner  

C) __Vygotsky__  

D) Guthrie  


112. Reflection prompts like “What changes make balloon rockets move faster?” develop:  

A) Rote recall  

B) __Metacognitive regulation__  

C) Conditioning  

D) Overlearning  


113. Discussing pollution and inviting rural family perspectives aligns with:  

A) Fixed-ability grouping  

B) __Valuing diversity and context__  

C) Deficit labeling  

D) Competitive tracking  


114. Reasoning electrical hazard rules develop:  

A) Imitation  

B) __Problem-solving and risk analysis__  

C) Enumeration  

D) Copying definitions  


115. Predicting sound pitch by thinner rubber bands shows:  

A) Overgeneralization  

B) __Hypothesis formation and testing__  

C) Sensory motor play  

D) Repetition  


116. Kitchen observations support:  

A) Abstract exposition  

B) __Contextualization from lived experiences__  

C) Ability tracking  

D) Punitive practice  


117. Equal participation in “energy diaries” encourages:  

A) Gendered task assignment  

B) __Equal leadership__  

C) Hidden bias  

D) Gender streaming  


118. Error analysis on wick burning targets:  

A) Ignore errors  

B) __Elicit, probe, remediate misconceptions__  

C) Punish  

D) Replace tasks  


119. Asking “What makes things move?” before activities reflects:  

A) Late questioning  

B) __Eliciting prior ideas to anchor inquiry__  

C) Post-test only  

D) Pure lecture  


120. Balloon rocket and water wheel seq

ence exemplify:  

A) Topic isolation  

B) __Activity-based experiential learning__  

C) Memorization  

D) Text-only  


121. “Source–type–use” card matching 

A) Handwriting  

B) __Concept mapping and systems thinking__  

C) Spelling  

D) Dictation  


122. Local observations leverage:  

A) Abstraction  

B) __Place-based learning__  

C) Authority-only knowledge  

D) Closed tasks  


123. Structured tables for data collection represent:  

A) Creative writing  

B) __Structured data collection__  

C) Free drawing  

D) Dictation  


124. Inviting a community electrician shows:  

A) School silo  

B) __Community-linked pedagogy__  

C) Exam coaching  

D) Rote lectures  


125. Scientific reasoning prompts like “how to ma

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