Class 5 Environmental Studies Chapter 2: Journey of a River — practice questions with answers
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Q1. Where does the Godavari begin its journey?
- Trimbakeshwar in the Western Ghats, Maharashtra
- The Himalayas in Uttarakhand
- The Aravalli Range in Rajasthan
- The Coringa forests
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Answer: A. Trimbakeshwar in the Western Ghats, Maharashtra
Why: Godavari says its journey begins high up in the Western Ghats at Trimbakeshwar in Maharashtra. [p.21]
Why: Godavari says its journey begins high up in the Western Ghats at Trimbakeshwar in Maharashtra. [p.21]
Q2. A river that flows all year round is called a ______ river.
- perennial
- seasonal
- salty
- tributary
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Answer: A. perennial
Why: Godavari flows all year round, which makes it a perennial river. [p.23]
Why: Godavari flows all year round, which makes it a perennial river. [p.23]
Q3. In which ways does the Godavari support people? (Tick all that apply)
- Water for drinking, cooking and washing
- Water to grow food
- Water for factories
- It makes cities cold
- It stops all rain
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Answer: A. Water for drinking, cooking and washing; B. Water to grow food; C. Water for factories
Why: The river provides water for homes, schools and fields, helps people grow food and make things in factories, and supports livelihoods. [p.24]
Why: The river provides water for homes, schools and fields, helps people grow food and make things in factories, and supports livelihoods. [p.24]
Q4. Which things pollute the Godavari, according to the chapter? (Tick all that apply)
- Waste
- Plastic
- Dirty water
- Rainwater from forests
- Fish
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Answer: A. Waste; B. Plastic; C. Dirty water
Why: With more people and factories near its banks, waste, plastic and dirty water pollute the river. [p.27]
Why: With more people and factories near its banks, waste, plastic and dirty water pollute the river. [p.27]
Q5. What are water ATMs?
- Machines that give clean water when you put in a card or coin
- Banks that lend money for wells
- Pumps that draw groundwater
- Tankers that bring water
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Answer: A. Machines that give clean water when you put in a card or coin
Why: The chapter describes water ATMs as machines that give clean water for a card or coin. [p.36]
Why: The chapter describes water ATMs as machines that give clean water for a card or coin. [p.36]
Q6. A good habit: turn ______ the tap while brushing your teeth.
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Answer: off
Why: Among the ways to save water, the chapter lists turning off the tap while brushing. [p.36]
Why: Among the ways to save water, the chapter lists turning off the tap while brushing. [p.36]
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How many practice questions are there for Class 5 Environmental Studies Chapter 2: Journey of a River?
34 questions (9 easy, 19 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.