Class 5 Mathematics Chapter 14: Maps and Locations — practice questions with answers
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Sample questions with solutions
Q1. Manu faces the rising Sun. Which direction is he facing?
- East
- West
- North
- South
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Answer: A. East
Why: The Sun rises in the east, so facing the rising Sun means facing east. [p.171]
Why: The Sun rises in the east, so facing the rising Sun means facing east. [p.171]
Q2. North, South, East and West are the four ______ directions.
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Answer: cardinal
Why: The note for teachers asks learners to name the four cardinal directions and find them using the rising Sun or a compass. [p.171]
Why: The note for teachers asks learners to name the four cardinal directions and find them using the rising Sun or a compass. [p.171]
Q3. Which bird, seen at Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary, flies all the way from Siberia to India?
- Siberian Crane
- Peacock
- Sparrow
- Parrot
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Answer: A. Siberian Crane
Why: The chapter describes seeing the Siberian Crane at Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary in Rajasthan; these birds fly from Siberia. [p.171]
Why: The chapter describes seeing the Siberian Crane at Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary in Rajasthan; these birds fly from Siberia. [p.171]
Q4. Which of these can help us find directions? (Tick all that apply)
- Facing the rising Sun
- A compass
- A direction arrow on a map
- A weighing scale
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Answer: A. Facing the rising Sun; B. A compass; C. A direction arrow on a map
Why: We can use the rising Sun or a compass; maps show a direction arrow (N, S, E, W). [p.171–172]
Why: We can use the rising Sun or a compass; maps show a direction arrow (N, S, E, W). [p.171–172]
Q5. On a map, the top usually shows North. Which direction is on the right-hand side?
- East
- West
- South
- North
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Answer: A. East
Why: The direction arrow on the maps shows N at the top, S at the bottom, W on the left and E on the right. [p.172]
Why: The direction arrow on the maps shows N at the top, S at the bottom, W on the left and E on the right. [p.172]
Q6. Why does a map have a ‘key’?
- To explain what the symbols on the map mean
- To lock the map
- To show the time
- To measure weight
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Answer: A. To explain what the symbols on the map mean
Why: The metro map and the school map use a key to tell what each symbol stands for. [p.175–176]
Why: The metro map and the school map use a key to tell what each symbol stands for. [p.175–176]
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How many practice questions are there for Class 5 Mathematics Chapter 14: Maps and Locations?
30 questions (11 easy, 13 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 Mathematics syllabus, used by CBSE and many state boards.