SA2 CLASS - 5 EVS KEY PAPER (2025-26)

 

Here is the  Class 5 EVS Term 2 Model Paper, along with the answers to all the questions.

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SELF ASSESSMENT TERM 2 MODEL PAPER - 2025-2026

Class: 5         Subject: EVS 

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Section A: Multiple Choice Questions

(Each question has four options out of which ONLY ONE option is correct. 20 × 1 = 20)

1. Here are the statements given by four persons:

• Sam - "I moved to Chennai for my studies, and later my family also shifted there."
• John - "I moved to Vijayawada because my family lost our house due to floods."
• Hanu - "I visited my uncle's village for a festival."
• Silesh - "I went to Mumbai for my studies."

Who among the following are migrated?

A) Sam and Hanu              B) John and Hanu

C) Hanu and Silesh            D) John and Sam

Answer: D) John and Sam (They permanently/semi-permanently relocated, unlike Hanu who just visited).

2. Why do we celebrate Republic Day on 26th January every year since 1950?

A) India got independence on this day

B) The Indian Constitution came into effect on this day

C) The Constituent Assembly was formed on this day

D) Dr. B. R. Ambedkar was born on this day

Answer: B) The Indian Constitution came into effect on this day

3. During heavy rains, the District Collector calls for a meeting. Whom will he call?

A) All public institutions of the state

B) All public institutions of the nation

C) All private institutions of the district

D) All public institutions of the district

Answer: D) All public institutions of the district

4. Look at the picture (Torch P pointing at Globe Q). When does the Q side receive light?

A) When the globe is rotated from right to left

B) When the globe is rotated from top to bottom

C) When the globe is moved around the torch

D) When the globe is not moved

Answer: A) When the globe is rotated from right to left (Earth's rotation on its axis causes day and night).

5. Which of the following factors lead to the formation of slum areas in urban regions?

A) Development of cities and industries

B) Population growth and availability of jobs

C) Poverty, uneven economy, and poor planning

D) Transport facilities, housing schemes, and smart cities

Answer: C) Poverty, uneven economy, and poor planning

6. Match Column A with Column B and choose the correct answer.

1. 1498 | a. British rule began in India
2. 1757 | b. Vasco da Gama reached India
3. 1857 | c. Indian National Congress was formed
4. 1885 | d. First War of Independence

Answer: C) 1-b, 2-a, 3-d, 4-c

7. I am an imaginary line and I divide the Earth into two equal parts - the North half and the South half. Who am I?

A) Equator                   B) Prime Meridian

C) Latitudes                 D) Longitudes

Answer: A) Equator

8. Rahman has agricultural land. He wants to reduce the cost of fertilizers and also get additional benefits like manure and income. Which practice is most suitable?

A) Rearing honey bees along with crops

B) Rearing farm animals along with crops

C) Using fewer pesticides and fertilizers

D) Using modern farm implements

Answer: B) Rearing farm animals along with crops (Animals provide natural manure and extra income from milk/eggs).

9. How does breathing help our body get energy?

A) By supplying oxygen that breaks down food in cells

B) By supplying oxygen for digestion in the stomach

C) By removing air from the lungs

D) By removing air during digestion

Answer: A) By supplying oxygen that breaks down food in cells

10. What is the time taken by the Moon to revolve around the Earth?

A) 30 days                    B) 27 days                    C) 15 days        D) 72 days

Answer: B) 27 days (It takes approximately 27.3 days).

11. Here is a list of fibres: Silk, Terylene, Rayon, Cotton, Wool, Nylon. Lakshman was asked to classify them into natural fibres and artificial fibres. What would be the correct response?

A) Natural: Silk, Cotton, Rayon | Artificial: Wool, Nylon, Terylene

B) Natural: Cotton, Wool, Rayon | Artificial: Silk, Nylon, Terylene

C) Natural: Silk, Cotton, Nylon | Artificial: Wool, Rayon, Terylene

D) Natural: Silk, Cotton, Wool | Artificial: Rayon, Nylon, Terylene

Answer: D) Natural: Silk, Cotton, Wool | Artificial: Rayon, Nylon, Terylene

12. Look at the picture. What is the common feature among the persons shown? (Image shows Alluri Sitarama Raju, Tanguturi Prakasam Pantulu, Durgabai Deshmukh, etc.)

 A) Freedom fighters from different states of India

B) Writers from different states of India

C) Only writers from Andhra Pradesh

D) Freedom fighters from Andhra Pradesh

Answer: D) Freedom fighters from Andhra Pradesh

13. A village located near a river faces frequent floods during the rainy season and water scarcity during summer. The government plans to construct a dam across the river. How will the dam help the village?

A) It will only help in generating electricity for nearby cities

B) It will stop the river flow completely

C) It will control floods, store water and generate electricity

D) It will be used only for recreational activities like boating

Answer: C) It will control floods, store water and generate electricity

14. Our body is an amazing machine. Which of the following best justifies this statement?

A) Different body systems work together in a coordinated manner

B) The nervous system sends messages to different organs

C) Energy alone is enough to keep the body healthy

D) The body requires food and water daily

Answer: A) Different body systems work together in a coordinated manner

15. Look at the picture. Which agricultural practice is given in the picture? (Image of a farmer with bulls)

A) Levelling                 B) Sowing Seeds

C) Irrigation                 D) Ploughing

Answer: D) Ploughing

16. Earth is getting heated up. Which activity causes this change?

A) Cutting forests        B) Using public transport

C) Planting saplings     D) harvesting crops

Answer: A) Cutting forests

17. Yuvan prepared a poster on Save Water. He is looking for a slogan to be written on the poster. Which of the following slogans best suits the poster?

A) Grow more food for a healthy life

B) Drive safely, reach home safely

C) Conserve water, conserve future

D) Clean roads make a smart city

Answer: C) Conserve water, conserve future

18. Your first aid box consists of cotton, tincture iodine, ointment, medicated plasters, scissors, bandage cloth, antiseptic cream, petroleum jelly, soap and a thermometer. You have seen a boy bitten by a dog. What are the items that you have used to give first aid to him?

A) Bandage cloth                     B) Antiseptic cream

C) Petroleum jelly                    D) Scissors

Answer: B) Antiseptic cream (After washing with soap and water, antiseptic cream/tincture is applied to prevent infection).

19. Assertion (A): Villages, towns, and cities need government support. Reason (R): The government is responsible for providing basic facilities to all people.

A) Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.

B) Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.

C) A is true, but R is false.

D) A is false, but R is true.

Answer: B) Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.

20. Which of the following reduced the world to a village?

A) Transport                B) Airports

C) Internet                   D) Telephone

Answer: C) Internet

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Section B: Short Answer Questions

(4 × 2 = 8)

21. Cotton and wool are given to Sita to make an umbrella. Sita says they are not suitable. Write the reason that she might give?

 Answer: Sita will say they are not suitable because cotton and wool are highly absorbent fabrics. They are not waterproof and will soak up the rainwater instead of blocking it, failing to keep the person dry. Umbrellas require waterproof synthetic materials like nylon or polyester.

22. What safety measures would you tell your father to follow while riding a bike?

Answer: I would tell my father to always wear a standard helmet, follow all traffic lights and signs, maintain a safe speed limit, and never use a mobile phone while driving.

23. A boy wants to plant saplings (trees) in his village. He decides to protect them until they grow well. What steps should he take to care for the plants?

Answer: He should water the saplings regularly, surround them with tree guards or fencing to protect them from grazing animals, ensure they get adequate sunlight, and occasionally add organic manure or compost to the soil.

24. Why do we need international transport? Write any two reasons.

Answer:

1. Trade: To transport goods, raw materials, and products (exports and imports) between different countries.

2. Travel: To allow people to travel across borders easily for education, tourism, employment, or medical reasons.

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Section C: Short Answer Questions  (5 × 4 = 20)

25. British left India on the mid-night of 14th August 1947, what made the British to leave India? Give reasons.

Answer: The British were forced to leave India due to the continuous and vigorous freedom struggle by Indians. Movements like the Non-Cooperation Movement, Civil Disobedience, and the Quit India Movement led by Mahatma Gandhi united the masses. The sacrifices of thousands of freedom fighters, the efforts of Subhas Chandra Bose's INA, and the financial/military exhaustion of Britain after World War II made it impossible for them to continue ruling India.

26. Mention any two daily activities where air pressure is useful.

Answer:

1. Drinking liquids using a straw (air pressure pushes the liquid up into the straw).
2. Filling ink in a fountain pen or drawing liquid into a medical syringe. (Other examples: Inflating a bicycle tire, using a vacuum cleaner).

27. Village A grows paddy, groundnut, and sugarcane. Village B grows vegetables, fruits, and poultry products. A village fair happens on every Wednesday in village B. If your family lives in Village A, which items will you sell in the village fair and which items will you buy from Village B? Give reasons for your choice.

Answer:

• Items to Sell: We will sell paddy, groundnuts, and sugarcane because these are the surplus crops grown in our Village A.
• Items to Buy: We will buy vegetables, fruits, and poultry products because they are grown in Village B and we need them for our daily diet.
• Reason: This is based on the principle of trade/barter. People exchange the goods they produce in surplus for the essential items they cannot produce themselves.

28. What are the services provided if artificial satellites are launched into space?

Answer:

1. Communication: They enable global telecommunications, including TV broadcasting, mobile networks, and internet services.

2. Weather Forecasting: They monitor weather patterns and warn us about cyclones, heavy rains, or extreme temperatures.

3. Navigation: Satellites provide GPS signals for navigating airplanes, ships, and vehicles.

4. Earth Observation: They help in mapping land, studying agricultural patterns, and monitoring natural disasters.

29. Pavan wanted to make his home eco-friendly. What suggestions will you give?

Answer:

1. Install solar panels on the roof to generate natural electricity.

2. Build a rainwater harvesting pit to save and reuse rainwater.

3. Keep plants and trees around the house for fresh air and cooling.

4. Use energy-efficient LED bulbs and maximize natural sunlight through large windows.

5. Separate dry and wet waste, and use wet waste to make compost for the garden.

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Section D: Long Answer Questions

(An internal choice is provided for each question. 4 × 8 = 32)

30. a) What are the local government bodies of towns and cities? Name them. Who heads each body? Write any four functions of these urban and local bodies.

Answer:

• Local Government Bodies:
• 1. Nagar Panchayats (for transitional areas)
• 2. Municipal Councils / Municipalities (for smaller towns/cities)
• 3. Municipal Corporations (for large cities)
• Heads: Nagar Panchayats and Municipalities are headed by a Chairperson/Chairman. Municipal Corporations are headed by a Mayor.
• Functions (Any 4):
1. Supply of clean and safe drinking water.
2. Laying, maintaining, and repairing public roads and street lights.
3. Proper garbage collection, drainage, and waste management.
4. Maintaining public parks, libraries, and ensuring public health/sanitation.

(Or) b) List out any two causes and any two effects of pollution of rivers.

Answer:

• Causes:
1. Industrial waste: Harmful chemicals and toxic effluents from factories are directly released into rivers.
2. Domestic waste: Untreated sewage water from cities and towns, as well as garbage/plastics, are dumped into river bodies.
• Effects:

1. Harm to aquatic life: The toxic water kills fish, plants, and other marine creatures.
2. Health hazards: Consuming or using polluted river water causes severe waterborne diseases like cholera, typhoid, and skin infections in humans.

31. a) Raju wanted to go to a nearby pond to play. Explain the hazards of playing in water. What safety suggestions would you give to Raju?

Answer:

• Hazards of playing in water: There is a high risk of slipping and drowning if the pond is deep. The water might be stagnant and polluted, leading to skin allergies or diseases. There is also a risk of encountering hazardous creatures like snakes or harmful insects in muddy ponds.
• Safety Suggestions: 1. Never go to a water body alone; always be accompanied by an adult. 2. Do not enter deep water if you do not know how to swim. 3. Wear a life jacket/tube if entering the water. 4. Avoid playing in dirty or stagnant pond water to prevent illnesses.

(Or) b) India is a remarkable country because of its glorious past. Explain.

Answer: India's glorious past makes it remarkable in many ways:

• Rich Heritage & Culture: India has a rich diversity of languages, traditions, and arts.
• Ancient Education: It was home to some of the world's oldest universities like Nalanda and Takshashila, attracting scholars from all over the globe.
• Contributions to Science & Math: Ancient Indian scholars invented the concept of 'Zero', the decimal system, and made massive advancements in medicine (Ayurveda by Sushruta and Charaka) and astronomy (Aryabhata).
• Architecture: It has magnificent historical monuments, forts, and temples (like the Taj Mahal, Ajanta-Ellora caves, and grand South Indian temples) displaying unparalleled architectural brilliance.
• Wealth and Trade: It was historically known as the "Golden Bird" (Sone Ki Chidiya) and was the center of the global spice and textile trade.

32. a) Look at the map and write the names of border states of Andhra Pradesh.

Answer: By observing the map of India, the states sharing borders with Andhra Pradesh are:

1. Odisha (to the North/Northeast)
2. Chhattisgarh (to the North)
3. Telangana (to the North/Northwest)
4. Karnataka (to the West)
5. Tamil Nadu (to the South) (Note: The East is bordered by the Bay of Bengal, which is a water body, not a state).

(Or) b) Draw the diagram of the system that forms and eliminates urine.

Answer: (Student needs to draw the Human Excretory System).

• Diagram Instructions: Draw two bean-shaped structures representing the Kidneys. From each kidney, draw a tube going downwards representing the Ureters. Both ureters should connect to a balloon-like sac at the bottom called the Urinary Bladder. Finally, draw a small opening at the bottom of the bladder labeled the Urethra.

33. a) Study the following table of expenditure of two families. (Data: Rakesh's Family total expenses = 2000+1000+600+400+600+3000+2400 = 10,000. Savings = 0. Veeraiah's Family total expenses = 2500+1000+600+300+1000+1000+1000 = 7400. Savings = 3500.)

Answer the following questions:

a) Which family is saving money?

Answer: Veeraiah's Family is saving money (₹3500).

b) Which family is spending more for luxury?

Answer: Rakesh's Family is spending more on luxury (₹3000 compared to Veeraiah's ₹1000).

c) Write the differences in the way the money is spent by each family.

Answer:

·         Rakesh spends more on luxuries and others

·         Veeraih saves more money and spends less

 

(Or) b) Compare different irrigation methods based on water usage and efficiency.

Answer:

1. Flood Irrigation: Water is pumped directly over the entire field. Usage: Very high water usage. Efficiency: Very low, as a lot of water is wasted through evaporation and runoff.

2. Furrow Irrigation: Water flows through small channels (furrows) between crop rows. Usage: High. Efficiency: Better than flood irrigation but still wastes water.

3. Sprinkler Irrigation: Water is sprayed into the air like rain through pipes and nozzles. Usage: Moderate to low. Efficiency: High. It covers a large area evenly and is excellent for uneven land, reducing wastage.

4. Drip Irrigation: Water is delivered drop by drop directly to the roots of the plants using narrow pipes. Usage: Very low (least water usage). Efficiency: Very high. It ensures maximum absorption by the plant with zero evaporation or runoff, making it the best method for water conservation.