Sunteți pe pagina 1din 8

V Social Studies Page | 1

SECOND SEM ASSIGNMENT 2015-16 STD : V


SUB. : S.S. COURSE
Longman Vistas - L.NO -14,15,16,22and 24. Govt.bk L 11 and 14.
Q-1 Choose the correct answer:
1. Long time ago, messages were sent through people riding on ____________.
a. Sheep b. Horses
c. Donkeys
2.Mass communication helps us to communicate with many people at the _________ time.
a. Same
b. Right
c. Wrong
3.Radio was invented by _____________.
a. Rabindranath Tagore
b. Churchill c. Marconi
4.John Logie Baird invented __________________.
a. Transistor
b. Television
c. Radio
5.Artificial satellites warn us against _____________.
a. Natural disasters b. Class tests
c. Nothing
6. Pucca roads are made of _______.
a. Metal
b. Tar
c. Brick
7. Railway were introduced in India in _________.
a. 1853
b. 1950
c. 1860
8. Hwang Ho is a river in ________.
a. Japan
b. Korea
c. China
9. The first aeroplane was called __________.
a. Bird
b. Flyer
c. Air
10. The name of George Stephensons engine was _______.
a. Iron
b. Engine c. Rocket
11. _________invented electric motor.
a. Michael Faraday
b. James Watt c. George Stephenson.
12. We get electricity from __________.
a. railway station
b. power station
c. coal station.
13. _______ was injured by the British police during a protest against the Simon Commission.
a. Tilak
b. Bipin Chandra Pal c. Lala Lajpat Rai.
14. In the north western part of our country, the Civil Disobedience Movement was led by ______
a. Jawaharlal Nehru b. Mahatma Gandhi c. Jawaharlal Nehru.
15. Jai Hind was called out by _________.
a. Bal Gangadhar Tilak b. Subhash Chandra Bose c. Mahatma Gandhi.
16. ________ became the first president of our country.
a. Jawaharlal Nehru b. Rajendra Prasad c. Mahatma Gandhi.
17. Gandhijis ashram was situated in ________.
a. Dandi
b. Ahmedabad
c. Baroda.
18.The UN was formed after the _______.
a. First World War
b. Second World War
c. Korean War.
19. Which of the following is not an agency of the UN.
a. UNICEF
b.WHO
c. APO
20. The Secretary General heads the _______.
a. Secretariat
b. Agencies for food c. none.
21. The international Court of Justice has ______ members.
a. 15 b. 12 c. 20
22. The FAO is the _____ and _____ Organization of UN.
a. Food and Arms
b. Films and Agriculture c. Food and Agriculture.
23. The international Court of Justice is located in_______.
a. Geneva
b. London
c. The Hague.
24. Who congratulated the child for averting the train accident?
a. Guard
b. Train driver
c. Station master.
25. Which leader of our nation is also known as Sardar?

V Social Studies Page | 2

a. Gandhiji
b. Vallabhbhai Patel c. Jawaharlal Nehru.
26. On which festival did Britishers erect the statue at the centre of Meghraj village?
a. Diwali
b. Holi
c. Ramnavami.
27. _______ is the freedom fighter who sacrificed his life for the freedom of our country.
a. Chandrashekhar Azad
b. P.V.Upadhyay c. Venugopal.
28.Who broke the statue made by the Britishers in Meghraj village ?
a. Vinod Singh b. B.P.Kumar c. Poonamchand Pandya.
29. Who is the chief manager of the Gram Panchayat?
a. Sarpanch
b. Talati-cum-secretary
c. Members.
30. Who manages the administrative work in the Municipality as a government representative?
a. Mayor
b. Project officer
c. Chief Oficer.
31. What do we call the Panchayat of a village in which the members and the Sarpanch are elected
unanimously? a. Samras Panchayat b. Elected Panchayat c. Common Panchayat.
32. Who is responsible for building and maintaining the fire brigade system?
a. Taluka Panchayat b. Muncipality
c. Zilla Panchayat.
33. The management done at the village level and city level by the locals is known as_____.
a. Central administration
b. Managing administration c. Local administration.
34.___________ was the first European explorer to land in India.
a. Vasco Da Gama b. Ferdinand Megalian c. Vasco Da Ferdinand.
35. The British used the policy of_________ to capture many kingdoms in India.
a. rule and law b. divide and rule c. no rule.
36. The full form of UN is ___________.
a. United Nations b. Union Nations c. Union Nationals.
37. The ILO refers to the __________.
a. International Labour Organisation b. Inter Labour Office c. Indian Labour Organisation.
38. The Congress declared their demand for complete independence in the year.
a. 1927 b. 1947 c. 1929.
39. The people of Greenland use ________ to hunt seals.
a. harpoons b. sword c. bow and arrow.
40. _________ is the industrial waste.
a. Fruitpeel b. Diluted chemical c. Wastepaper.
Q-2 Fill in the blanks :
1. A Seismograph measures the intensity of an earthquake.
2. An area prone to earthquake is called seismic zone.
3. Giant waves caused by earthquakes are known as tsunami.
4. Cyclones are accompanied by high tidal waves known as storm surges.
5. The television was invented by John Logie Baird.
6. E-mails are sent through internet.
7. Morse code was invented by Samuel Morse.
8. Radio was invented by Marconi.
9. The Grand Trunk Road connects Kolkata to Peshwar.
10. Trans-Siberian railway trains run across the country of Russia.
11. Bullet trains are the fastest trains in Japan.
12. The luxury liners provide all comforts to the passengers.
13. The Panama Canal connects the Pacific Ocean with the Atlantic Ocean.
14. The earliest tools were made up of stones, wood and bones.
15. Benjamin Franklin proved that lightning was electricity.
16. Coal and petroleum are non renewable sources of energy.
17. Gandhiji broke the salt law to start the civil disobedience movement.
18. The Quit India movement started in 1942.
19. Subhash Chandra Bose founded the Indian National Army.
20. India won freedom on 15th August 1947.
21. Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru became the first prime minister of Independent India.

V Social Studies Page | 3

22. The UN was established after the second world war in 1945.
23. At present 192 countries are members of the united nations.
24. The security council is responsible for maintaining international peace in the world.
25. India was one of the founding members of the united nations.
26. The Indian National Congress was formed by A.O.Hume in 1885.
27.Dayanand Saraswati founded the Arya Samaj.
28.General Dyer ordered the firing at an unarmed and peaceful gathering of innocent people in Jallianwala
Bagh.
29. Sarpanch is the head of the Gram Panchayat.
30. TalaticumSecretary looks after the administrative work of the Gram Panchayat.
31. Chairman is the head of the Taluka Panchayat.
32.There are three levels of administration in the Panchayat system.
33. An Indian citizen gets the right of voting at the age of 18 years.
34. The Chairman is the head of the Municipality.
35. Air travel is the fastest and the most expensive means of transport.
Q-3 Name them:
1.Love and devotion to ones own country Patriotism.
2.A policy of passive resistance Satyagraha.
3. A small piece of paper affixed on letters to cover the cost of postage stamp
4. It plays an important role in modern communication Artificial satellite
5. A device for transmitting and receiving message over long distance Telegraph
6. A code invented by Samuel Morse intended for transmitting and receiving message through the telegraph
Morse Code
7. It helps us in receiving and sending messages all over the world- E-mails
8. An underground or elevated rapid passenger railway Metro train
9. Luxury passengers ship Luxury liners
10.Crude oil obtained from sedimentary rocks Petroleum
11. A source of power used to generate electricity Nuclear energy
12. Source energy is energy derived from the sun Solar energy
13. The refusal to obey laws- Civil Disobedience
14. A movement demanding complete independence from British rule Quit India
15. An army unit Regiment
16.An association of countries & nations that combine usually for mutual Cooperation League
17. An office that carries out the administrative works of the government or an organization Secreatariat
18.Substance that cause pollution Pollutants
19. Rainfall that is acidic caused by air pollution Acid Rain
20. Chemicals used to kill insects that harm crops - Pesticides
21. A type of waste produced by industrial activity Industrial waste
22. A layer of oil floating on the water surface that pollutes water and harms aquatic life oil spill
23. An area where waste is buried Landfill
24. Water that flows out as waste from a factory Industrial effluents
25. A mixture of decayed organic matter used to enrich the soil Compost
26. Waste that decomposes easily and gets mixed with the soil Bio-degradable
27. A sudden event that causes loss of life and property Disaster.
28. Sudden vibration of the Earths surface Earthquake.
29. Violent storms that cause tremendous damage to coastal areas Cyclone.
30. The over flowing of water which submerges the land -Flood.
31. A condition of acute scarcity of water Drought.
32. One who dies for his faith or belief in his country ,city or village Martyr.
Q-4 State whether the statement is True or False :
1. Communication is not at all important. false
2. E-mail can be send through radio. False

V Social Studies Page | 4

3. Live programmes are telecasted through satellite True


4. In earlier days messages are sent with the help of pigeon. True
5. India has largest railway network in the world- False.
6.Waterways need little or no maintenance False.
7. In some places trains go through canals False.
8. NH -7 connects Kolkata and Peshawar False.
9. The earliest tools were made up of stones, wood and bones True
10. James Watt invented the steam engine in 1769. True
11. Benjamin Franklin proved that lightning was electricity. True
12. Alva Edison became famous for the invention of solar energy. - False
13. The Simon Commission had Indians as its members False.
14. The womens regiment of the Indian national army was called Rani Jhansi Regiment True.
15. The Simon Commission was greeted with white flags False .
16. Subhash Chandra Bose was called Frontier Gandhi False.
17. At present , 1oo countries are members of the UN False.
18. The UN objective was to maintain country peace and security False.
19. Residents of the village elect the sarpanch. True
20. The term of Zilla Panchayat is 10 year. - False
21. Construction of road in village is the responsibility of the Gram Panchayat. - False
22. The term of the Taluka panchayat is 5 year. True
23. The chief officer is the administrative officer of the Municipality. True
24. India is an active participant in the various programmes of UN True.
25. The International court of Justice is called the state court - False.
26. The UN was established on 15th Aug 1947 False.
27. The General Assembly meets once in a year of the UN True.
28. Scientists are always looking for alternative sources of energy True.
29. Electricity is used to run only home appliances False.
30. Fossil fuel is also a non renewable source of energy True.
31. Weather Satellites help in fore casting weather condition True.
32. The postal services help us to send e-mails False.
Q-5 Match the following.
1. Graham Bell telephone
2. Gutenberg printing press.
3. Baird television.
4. Morse telegraph.
5. Marconi radio.
6. Industrial revolution in the eighteen century.
7. Metro train- Delhi and Kolkata.
8. Longest highway NH -7
9. Super fast train Rajdhani.
10. Seikan Tunnel longest railway tunnel.
11. Suez Canal built in 1869.
12. Gandhi Airport - Delhi.
13. Faraday electric lamp.
14. Daimler - petrol engine.
15.Thomas Alva Edison electric lamp.
16. Alessandro Volta battery cell.
17. George Stephenson steam locomotive.
18. Quit India Movement In 1942.
19. Second World War In 1945.
20. Rajendra Prasad first president.
21.Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Iron man.
22. Chandrashekhar Azad Martyr.

V Social Studies Page | 5

23. Rani Lakshmibai - I will not give Jhansi.


24. Gujarat Vidhyapeeth Ahmedabad.
25. Khan Abdul Gaffer Khan - Frontier Gandhi.
Q-6 Define :
1.Sledge- The common mode of transportation used by people of island is called sledge.
2. Ice berg - In summer when the snow melts large blocks of melted ice is called ice bergs.
3.Ghutra A head gear worn by men is called ghutra.
4. Caravans- The nomads who travel in groups are called caravans.
5. Epicentre During an earth quake, the point of disturbance under the Earths surface is called an
epicenter.
6. Seismic zone An area which has a high risk of earth quakes is known as seismic zone.
7. Focus The point on the surface just above the epicenter is called focus.
8. Storm Surges A very strong winds and rainfall that can cause flood and high tidal waves is known as
storm surges.
9. Pollution- The presence of unwanted and harmful substances in the environment is called pollution.
10. Wastes Unwanted and unusual things are called wastes.
Q-7 Give Reasons :
1. Television and radio alerts should be taken seriously during a disaster because we can keep our
self ready in emergency with necessary kits.
2. Houses constructed in areas prone to earthquakes should be earthquake resistant because- people
can move through the exits and avoid elevators.
3. One should close all doors and windows and remain inside during a cyclone because - theycan
keep themselves safe by keeping all types of emergency kit ready and they can listen to the t.v or
radio for further report.
4. We should plant more trees in drought prone areas because with the help of trees we can prevent
drought.
5. Port cities are important because- they connect to the rest country with the help of import and
export of goods.
6. Buildings of canals reduces travel time because before that, ships had to sail all around the
continent to reach the other side.
7. The Indian railway network is divided into zones because it can run all its functions smoothly.
8. We are always in search of alternative sources of energy to prevent the non-renewable source of
energy from getting depleted.
Q-8 Answer the following questions in short:
1.Name the bay and strait that separates Green land from Canada?
A.1 The Baffin Bay and Davis strait separate Greenland from Canada.
2. Which part of Greenland is most inhabited?
A.2 Inuits is the part of Greenland which is most inhabited.
3. What are huskies?
A.3 Huskies are wolf-like dogs found in Greenland.
4. What is the range of the average temperature in Greenland?
A.4 The average temperature in Greenland ranges from - 23 C in winter to 5 C in summer.
5. What is a Kayak?
A.5 A narrow boat made of wood and seal skin used to catch fish is called Kayak.
6.Saudi Arabia is known as the land of liquid gold why?
A.6 Saudi Arabia is the largest exporter of oil and so it is known as the land of liquid gold.
7. The vegetation is scarce and scattered in desert areas why?
A.7 As desert areas receive very little rainfall and the soil is not fertile so vegetation is scarce and scattered.
8. Name some of the natural disasters that occur in India?
A.8 The natural disasters like Earthquake, flood, tsunami and drought occur in India.

V Social Studies Page | 6

9.List the different names given to cyclones.


A.9 Cyclone, hurricane, typhoon and willie-willie are the names given to cyclones.
10. What are droughts?
A.10 A condition of acute scarcity of water is called droughts.
11. Who came to be known as the Father of Modern India?
A.11 Raja Ram Mohan Roy came to be known as the Father of Modern India.
12. Who put an end to the practice of Sati ?
A.12 Raja Ram Mohan Roy put an end to the practice of Sati.
13. When and where was the first session of Indian National Congress held?
A.13 In 1885, at Bombay the first session of the Indian Congress was held.
14. Who were the revolutionaries?
A.14 The revolutionaries were the leaders who believed that the British could be over thrown only by force.
15. What is Communication ?
A.15 The process of sending and receiving messages is called communication.
16. What is mass communication ?
A.16 To interact with a large number of people at the same time is called mass communication.
17. What are the different means of travel?
A.17 Roadways, railways and airways are the different means of travel.
18. What are expressways ?
A.18 The roads which are broad and directly connected with cities and towns are called expressways.
19. Name the fast trains of India ?
A.19 Rajdhani and Shatabdi are the fastest trains of India.
21. Name the longest rail route in the world ?
A.21 The Trans-Siberian Railway is the longest rail route in the world.
22. State two uses of electricity ?
A.22 Electricity can be use to light up homes and also use to run machines In factories.
23. What is electricity generated from running water called ?
A.23 The electricity generated for running water is known as hydro electricity.
24. Who invented the electricity bulb ?
A.24 Thomas Alva Edison invented the electricity bulb.
25. Who made the first battery cell ?
A.25 An Italian scientist made the first battery cell.
25. When is the UN day celebrated ?
A.25 UN Day is celebrated on 24 th October 1945.
26. How many members are there in the UN ?
A.26 At present , 192 countries are the members of the UN.
27. Name some of the agencies set up by the UN?
A.27 The agencies set up by the UN are: 1. UNICEF , WHO, UNESCO, FAO, and ILO.
28. Who are the permanent members of the security council?
A.28 United states, United Kingdom, France, Russia, and China are the five permanent members of the
security council.
29.Where is the statue of martyr Punamchand Pandya?
A.29. The statue of martyr Punamchand Pandya is in Shri P.C.N High school.
30. Who is a Sarpanch ?
A.30. The head of a Gram Panchayat is called the Sarpanch.
Q-9 Answer in Detail:
1.What led to the formation of the Indian National Congress?
A.1 When the educated Indians realized that the British government wanted to keep the Indians poor and
backward, they felt the need for an organization , As a result, the INC was formed.
2. The body features of the camel are adapted to desert conditions How?
A.2 Camel can stay without food and water for many days . They can store water in their stomach and fat in
their hump and so they can stay in desert conditions.
3.How did the life of the people of Saudi Arabia change after the discovery of petroleum?
A.3 Due to the development of petroleum the people of Saudi Arabia have taken to a western way of life.

V Social Studies Page | 7

They became rich and worked with construction companies and petroleum refineries. Modern cities with
latest facilities have also emerged.
4.Who are nomads ? Give a brief description of their lifestyle, occupation, dress and the language they
speak?
A.4 The people who travel from one place to other place are called nomads. They travel across the desert
and camp near oasis. They rear sheep and goats. They wear traditional dress. Men wear a long white cotton
gown and women wear a gown called abayah which covers their faces. People speak Arabic language here.
5.Describe the climate of Green land.
A. 1.Greenland experiences extremely cold climate throughout the year.
2. It experiences cool summer and severely cold winters.
3. In summer, there is continuous sunlight for weeks and no sunlight during days in winter.
6.Compare the life of the native people of Greenland with that of people living in modern cities?
A.6 In earlier days native people used to live in igloos and tents made of animal skin. They used to catch
fish for their daily diet while in modern cities people used to live in permanent houses. They worked in
mines and oil fields and exported fish all over the world.
7.What are satellites? What role do they play in communication?
A.7 Satellites are artificial bodies which orbit the Earth. They pick up signals from the Earth and send it
back without any loss of time. As a result, television programmes are telecast and we can see news, reports
or any event taking place elsewhere in the world. It also helps to forecast weather conditions.
8. Trace the developments in waterways?
A.8 After the invention of steam engines, ships running on steam engines made travel faster. Today luxury
liners provide all comforts to the passengers. Oil tankers carry oil to all parts of the world. Freighters carry
heavy loads of food ,timber and machinery. Water ways are of great importance to a country.
9. Name the important air companies of the world?
A.9 The important air companies of the world are: Trans World Airlines, United Airlines, Royal Dutch
Airlines, British Airways Lufthansa etc.
10. What are the causes of floods?
A.10 Floods can be caused due to heavy rainfall and increasing water level in the water bodies and also due
to strong tides, storms in sea, cyclones and tsunami.
11. How did the invention of steam engine help?
A.11 The invention of the steam engine helped to pump water and run small and big machines. It also helped
to pull a coach with thirty people at a speed of 50 km/hr . It was also used in ships to venture in high seas.
12. Why is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose famous?
A.12 During the phase of the freedom struggle Subhash Chandra Bose emerged as a powerful leader. He
formed the Indian army and also had a womens regiment to fight against the Britishers.
13 Who were the new leaders of the freedom movement?
A.13 Leaders such as Rajendra Prasad, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel,Abdul Kalam Azad, Sarojini Naidu, Motilal
Nehru, Govind Ballabhpant, and Jawaharla lNehru were the new leaders of the freedom movement.
14 Name the six organs of the UN?
A.14 The Six organs of the UN are: 1. General Assembly 2. Security Council 3. Secretariat 4. Economic
and Social Council and 6. International Court of Justice.
Q-10 Short Notes :
1.Jallianwala Bagh massacre.
1. On 10th April 1919 Indians assembled to protest against the Rowlatt Act.
2. They gathered at Jallianwala Bagh, a walled garden in Amritsar.
3. General Dyer ordered to fire bullets on these innocent people.
4.This incident shocked the world.
5.Rabindranath Tagore protest against these massacre.
2. Cyclone:
1. Cyclones are violent storms accompanied by high velocity winds.

V Social Studies Page | 8

2. Cyclones usually occur between 5-20 latitude north and south of Equator.
3. The different name of a cyclone in the world are cyclones, hurricane, typhoon and willie-willie.
4. In India coastal states have frequent cyclones.
5. Telephone, electricity poles and trees are mostly affected in coastal areas due to cyclones.
3. Quit India Movement :
1. In 1942 the Congress leaders started the Quit India Movement.
2. He started this movement under the leadership of Gandhiji.
3. Gandhiji gave the famous cry Do or Die.
4. He appealed to the people to fight till the British left our country.
4. Objectives of United Nation:
1.To maintain international peace and security.
2. To settle disputes between member states peacefully.
3. To develop friendly relations among nations.
4. To ensure equal rights for all nations.
5. To promote respect for human rights and freedom for all.
6. To solve economic, social, cultural and human problems.
5. Indias role in United Nations:
1. The UN was established after the second world war in 1945.
2. It has lent full support to the ideal of the UN.
3. India is one of the founding members of the UN.
4. It actively takes parts in all the activities of the UN.
5. Many Indian experts work for these UN agencies.
6.Non Cooperation Movement :
1. Gandhiji started the Non Cooperation Movement against the British in 1921.
2. He asked the people of India not to cooperate with the British Government.
3. People left their jobs and homes to join this movement.
4. As a result of this movement soon the jails were filled with prisoners.
PAPERSTYLE: MARKS -80
Q.1 Choose the correct option
Q.2 Fill in the blanks.
Q.3 Name them
Q.4 True or False.
Q.5 Match the following.
Q.6 Define.
Q.7 Give Reasons.
Q.8 Ans in short.
Q.9 Ans in Detail.
Q.10 Short Note.

S-ar putea să vă placă și