Class 5 Environmental Studies Chapter 10: Earth — Our Shared Home — practice questions with answers
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33 questions9 easy, 18 medium, 6 hardNCERT · CBSE · State boards
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Q1. What did Rakesh Sharma say when asked how India looked from space?
- Saare Jahaan Se Achcha
- Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam
- Every drop counts
- Earth is round
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Answer: A. Saare Jahaan Se Achcha
Why: He replied 'Saare Jahaan Se Achcha' — the best in the entire world. [p.161]
Why: He replied 'Saare Jahaan Se Achcha' — the best in the entire world. [p.161]
Q2. Nature has no boundaries, so air, water, clouds, seeds and animals move freely across the world.
True or false?
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Answer: True
Why: The chapter says we do not see borders from far above; air, water, clouds, seeds and animals move freely. [p.163]
Why: The chapter says we do not see borders from far above; air, water, clouds, seeds and animals move freely. [p.163]
Q3. In the address activity, what comes after 'Country'?
- Planet
- Street
- District
- House number
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Answer: A. Planet
Why: The address goes from name and house down to country, and finally planet — Earth, our shared home. [p.162]
Why: The address goes from name and house down to country, and finally planet — Earth, our shared home. [p.162]
Q4. International Day of Yoga is celebrated on 21 ______.
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Answer: June
Why: The chapter says 21 June was declared the International Day of Yoga. [p.166]
Why: The chapter says 21 June was declared the International Day of Yoga. [p.166]
Q5. Where did chilli plants originally come from?
- South America
- India
- Mongolia
- China
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Answer: A. South America
Why: Long ago, chilli plants were found only in South America, far away from India. [p.167]
Why: Long ago, chilli plants were found only in South America, far away from India. [p.167]
Q6. What does 'Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam' mean?
- The world is one family
- Every drop counts
- Clean India
- Save the forests
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Answer: A. The world is one family
Why: The ancient Indian saying 'Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam' means 'the world is one family'. [p.173]
Why: The ancient Indian saying 'Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam' means 'the world is one family'. [p.173]
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How many practice questions are there for Class 5 Environmental Studies Chapter 10: Earth — Our Shared Home?
33 questions (9 easy, 18 medium, 6 hard). A few are solved on this page; the free test shows the answer and explanation for every question after you submit.
Is this chapter from the NCERT book?
Yes — it follows the NCERT Class 5 Environmental Studies syllabus, used by CBSE and many state boards.