Class5 EVS QA

Class 5 Environment & Nature (EVS)

What is environment?
The environment includes everything around us such as air, water, land, plants, animals, and people.
What are natural resources?
Natural resources are things we get from nature to use in our daily life, such as water, air, sunlight, and soil.
What are renewable resources?
Renewable resources are resources that can be used again and again. Examples are sunlight, wind, and water.
What are non-renewable resources?
Non-renewable resources are resources that cannot be replaced quickly. Examples are coal, petroleum, and natural gas.
What is pollution?
Pollution is the contamination of air, water, or land that harms living things.
What are the types of pollution?
The three main types of pollution are air pollution, water pollution, and land pollution.
What is recycling?
Recycling means converting waste materials into useful products again, such as making paper from old paper.
Why are trees important?
Trees are important because they give us oxygen, provide shade, and help clean the air.
What is soil erosion?
Soil erosion is the washing away of top soil by wind or water.
What is conservation?
Conservation means protecting and saving natural resources for the future.

Plants & Animals

What do plants need to grow?
Plants need sunlight, air, water, and soil to grow properly.
What is photosynthesis?
Photosynthesis is the process by which plants make their own food using sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide.
Name two parts of a plant.
Two main parts of a plant are roots and stem.
What is the function of roots?
Roots absorb water and minerals from the soil and hold the plant firmly in the ground.
What is the function of leaves?
Leaves prepare food for the plant through photosynthesis.
What are herbivores?
Herbivores are animals that eat only plants, such as cows and deer.
What are carnivores?
Carnivores are animals that eat the flesh of other animals, such as lions and tigers.
What are omnivores?
Omnivores are animals that eat both plants and animals, such as bears and humans.
What are domestic animals?
Domestic animals are animals that are kept by humans for work or food, such as cows, goats, and dogs.
What are wild animals?
Wild animals live in forests and are not kept by humans, such as lions, elephants, and tigers.

How many sense organs do humans have?
Humans have five sense organs that help us understand the world around us.
Name the five sense organs.
The five sense organs are eyes, ears, nose, tongue, and skin.
Why is exercise important?
Exercise is important because it keeps our body fit and healthy.
What is a balanced diet?
A balanced diet is food that contains all nutrients needed for good health.
What are energy-giving foods?
Energy-giving foods are foods that give us strength to work and play, such as rice and bread.
What are protective foods?
Protective foods help protect us from diseases. Fruits and vegetables are examples.
Why should we drink clean water?
We should drink clean water to stay healthy and avoid diseases.
What is hygiene?
Hygiene means keeping our body and surroundings clean.
What does a doctor do?
A doctor examines patients and gives treatment for illnesses.
What is vaccination?
Vaccination is the process of giving a vaccine to protect people from diseases.

What is a family?
A family is a group of people related to each other who live together.
What is a joint family?
A joint family is a large family where grandparents, parents, and children live together.
What is a nuclear family?
A nuclear family consists of parents and their children only.
What is a community?
A community is a group of people living in the same area.
What are rules?
Rules are guidelines that tell us how to behave properly.
Why are rules important?
Rules are important because they help maintain order and safety.
What is cooperation?
Cooperation means working together to complete a task.
What are responsibilities?
Responsibilities are duties that a person must perform.
What is respect?
Respect means treating others politely and kindly.
What is discipline?
Discipline means following rules and behaving properly.

What is the capital of India?
The capital of India is New Delhi.
Who is called the Father of the Nation?
Mahatma Gandhi is called the Father of the Nation.
When is Independence Day celebrated?
Independence Day is celebrated on 15 August every year.
When is Republic Day celebrated?
Republic Day is celebrated on 26 January every year.
Who was the first Prime Minister of India?
Jawaharlal Nehru was the first Prime Minister of India.
What is the national animal of India?
The national animal of India is the tiger.
What is the national bird of India?
The national bird of India is the peacock.
What is the national flower of India?
The national flower of India is the lotus.
What is the national fruit of India?
The national fruit of India is the mango.
What is the national anthem of India?
The national anthem of India is Jana Gana Mana.

What is a map?
A map is a drawing that shows the location of places on the Earth.
What is a globe?
A globe is a model of the Earth that shows continents and oceans.
What are continents?
Continents are very large land masses on Earth.
How many continents are there?
There are seven continents in the world.
What is a river?
A river is a large natural stream of water flowing towards the sea.
Name a river of India.
Ganges River is one of the major rivers of India.
What is a mountain?
A mountain is a very high area of land.
What is the highest mountain in the world?
Mount Everest is the highest mountain in the world.
What is climate?
Climate is the usual weather condition of a place over a long period.
What is weather?
Weather is the day-to-day condition of the atmosphere.