K.R.
MANGALAM WORLD SCHOOL, VAISHALI
ANNUAL EXAMINATION (2025-26)
GRADE V
SUBJECT: EVS
SAMPLE PAPER
NAME: SEC: ROLL NO. DATE:
General Instructions:
All questions are compulsory.
Q1. Tick the correct answer in each of the following:
a. If underground water is used faster than it can be replenished, it may lead to:
i) Flood ii) Water scarcity iii) Cyclone iv) Landslide
b. Which property of a substance decides whether it will float or sink in water?
i) Colour ii) Density iii) Shape iv) Temperature
c. A region receives moderate rainfall and has neither very hot summers nor very cold winters. This
region most likely has:
i) Polar climate ii) Equatorial climate iii) Temperate climate iv) Desert climate
d. Which of the following situations can trigger a tsunami?
i) Heavy rainfall ii) Undersea earthquake iii) Heat waves iv) Strong land breeze
e. Why is CNG considered better than petrol or diesel?
i) It is cheaper in all countries.
ii) It produces less air pollution.
iii) It burns without oxygen.
iv) It forms quickly underground.
f. By multipurpose project we refer to
i) dams ii) canals iii) rivers iv) tubewells
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Q2. Choose and write the correct statement from the options given below:
a.
i) Climate may influence the type of crops grown in a region.
ii) Climate changes every hour.
b.
i) All liquids mix completely with water.
ii) Some liquids are immiscible with water.
c.
i) Renewable resources can be replenished naturally.
ii) Renewable resources are formed in millions of years.
d.
i) Landslides are common in hilly areas after heavy rainfall.
ii) Landslides are common in deserts due to snowfall.
Q3. Give one-word answer:
a. The process of separating crude oil into useful components.
b. The long-term average weather pattern of a place.
c. A device used to record sunshine duration.
d. A disease that spreads rapidly among many people at the same time.
e. The primary source of energy on the Earth.
f. A circular storm that forms over warm ocean waters.
Q4. Match the following:
[Link] COLUMN A COLUMN B COLUMN C
a. Nitrogen Non-renewable resource
b. Aquifer Most abundant gas in
the atmosphere
c. Fossil fuels Blows during daytime
d. Sea breeze coldest region
e. Frigid Zone Underground water
layer
f Cyclone Very strong rotating
windstorm
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Q5. Circle the odd one out and give reason for the following statements.
a. Petroleum Coal Natural Gas Sunlight
b. Baoli Tube well Handpump Cyclone
Q6. Fill in the blanks
a. Water is called a universal solvent because it can dissolve a large number of .
b. Tsunami is the Japanese word for .
c. During the , air moves from land to sea causing breeze.
d. is a dark and thick liquid made from buried animal matter.
Q7. Define the following terms:
a. Epidemic
b. Rainwater harvesting
Q8. Answer the following questions.
a. Explain how deforestation can increase the chances of floods and landslides.
b. Differentiate between renewable and non-renewable sources of energy (any two points).
c. Why does oil float on water?
Q9. Answer the following questions.
a. Describe any three effects of drought on human life and agriculture.
b. i) List any 3 things from your surroundings that will float on water and 3 things that will sink.
ii) Name one instrument used to measure air pressure
Q10. Read the following passages carefully and answer the following questions:
a. A town located near a forest experienced extremely high temperatures during summer. Due to
careless human activity, a small spark quickly turned into a large fire, affecting many trees and
animals.
i) Identify the type of disaster described in the above passage.
ii) State one natural and one human cause of this disaster.
iii) Mention one preventive measure.
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b. Aarav observed that when he mixed glucose powder in warm water and stirred it, it dissolved
very quickly. In cold water without stirring, it dissolved more slowly. However, when he added
chalk powder and stirred it, the chalk powder settled at the bottom.
i) What is the solvent in this activity?
ii) Why did glucose powder dissolve faster in warm water and when stirred?
iii) Name the property that describes the ability of glucose powder to dissolve in water.
iv) Why did chalk powder not dissolve in water even after stirring?
Q11. Look at the pictures and answer the following questions:
a.
i) Name the structure shown in the picture above that is used to draw underground water.
ii) How does it help in obtaining water?
iii) Is it a primary or secondary source of water?
b.
i) Name the given instrument.
ii) What does it measure?
iii) Why is recording sunshine important for farmers?
Q12. Draw a well-labelled diagram of the different climate zones of the Earth.
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