ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES

Class : IV
Date : 27th November 2018 Max Marks : 80
Time : 11:00 to 12:30 noon

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Each question has four alternatives marked (A), (B), (C) and (D), but only one
of these alternatives is the correct answer. Find the correct answer.

1. Match the statements of Column-I and Column-II and find the correct
matching, given as one of the four alternatives A, B, C and D.
Column-I Column-II
(a) Ostrich (i) fish
(b) Dragonfly (ii) mammal
(c) Shark (iii) reptile
(d) Frog (iv) bird
(e) Blue whale (v) amphibian
(f) Alligator (vi) insect
(A) (a) - ii, (b) - iii, (c) - iv, (d) - vi, (e) - i, (f) - v
(B) (a) - iv, (b) - vi, (c) - i, (d) - v, (e) - iii, (f) - ii
(C) (a) - iv, (b) - vi, (c) - i, (d) - v, (e) - ii, (f) - iii
(D) (a) - iv, (b) - iii, (c) - i, (d) - vi, (e) - ii, (f) - v
2. Which one of the following statements is not correct about reptiles ?
(A) Reptiles cannot regulate their body temperature
(B) Reptiles lay their eggs either on land or in water, depending on the species
(C) Reptiles are the longest lived species on the earth. For example tortoises
can live more than 150 years and alligators can live nearly 70 years
(D) Reptiles have scaly skin i.e. the skin appears to be cracked
3. Which one of the following statements is incorrect ?
(A) Ostrich is the largest bird but it cannot fly
(B) The largest mammal on the earth is aquatic animal
(C) All aquatic animals have gills which help them to breathe oxygen dissolved
in water
(D) Three-fourths of all the known animal species are insects and about
one-third of all the known insects are beetles
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4. (i) This animal flesh-eating animal can overpower its prey easily
(ii) This animal has sharp jaws and teeth for killing its prey
(iii) This animal is active mainly during the day for its major activity of hunting
(iv) This is the fastest land animal
The name of this animal is
(A) lion (B) jaguar
(C) tiger (D) cheetah
5. (i) A major function of this part of the body is enabling of speech in
humans
(ii) It is used in the act of swallowing
(iii) It is sensitive and is covered with taste buds
This part of the body is/are called
(A) mouth (B) tongue
(C) lips (D) teeth
6. Read the following paragraph carefully and fill in the blanks with appropriate
words :
The bone-like material that forms the body of the tooth is called ................. .
Part of the tooth above the gum is called .............. and that stays inside the gum
is called ............. . The part of the tooth that contains blood vessels and nerves
is the ............. ........... . The calcified substance at the root of the tooth is called
.................... .
(A) enamel, crown, root, dental pulp, dentine
(B) cementum, enamel, root, dental pulp, dentine
(C) dentine, crown, root, dental pulp, cementum
(D) dentine, enamel, root, dental pulp, cementum
7. A small tree grown ornamentally in a pot, not intended for food or medicines,
is called
(A) indoor tree (B) dwarf tree
(C) miniature tree (D) bonsai tree
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8. Which one of the following animals is used to carry food and other essential
items in mountainous regions ?
(A) Camel (B) Elephant
(C) Donkey (D) Zebra
9. Forests provide habitat for a vast number of plants and animals. They protect
our watersheds. These provide shelter and food for a variety of birds and
animals. Some of the animals of forests are given in the following crossword.

R L Z E B R A B O X
H Y E N A O B E A Y
I F E L E P H A N T
N O E W O L F R S I
O X L E O P A R D G
C H I M P A N Z E E
E M O N K E Y O E R
R O N B A T S O R A
O N J A G U A R E D
S G I R A F F E A R

The number of animals given in the crossword is

(A) 16 (B) 15
(C) 14 (D) 13
10. Which of the following two jungle animals have not been given in the above
crossword ?
(A) Leopard and gorilla (B) Jaguar and hippopotamus
(C) Hippopotamus and gorilla (D) Hippopotamus and chimpanzee
11. Deserts usually have very high temperature during the day and there is very little
water. Therefore, animals that make their habitat in the desert are adapted to
cope with heat and lack of water. Most desert animals escape heat by burrowing
underground or hiding under rocks or stone. Which one of the following is not
a desert animal ?
(A) Crab (B) Scorpion
(C) Jerboa (D) Rattlesnake
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12. The natural home or environment of an animal, plant or other organism is called
(A) ecosystem (B) habitat
(C) habitation (D) sanctuary
13. Which of the following statements are true or false ?
(i) Wasps first chew wood to make pulp and then use this pulp to build their
nests
(ii) Crocodiles are the most caring parents. They look after their young ones
often as long as two years
(iii) Chimpanzees beat their chest on seeing danger
(iv) Some animals carry their young ones along, wherever they go
(v) The baby of kangaroo is called joey
(vi) Birds lay eggs in a nest and fly away, without caring for them
(A) true, true, false, true, true, false
(B) true, true, false, true, true, true
(C) true, true, true, true, true, true
(D) true, false, true, true, false, false
14. Match the statements of Column-I and Column-II and find the correct
matching, given as one of the four alternatives A, B, C and D.
Column-I Column-II
(a) Octopus, prawn (i) desert
(b) Camel, scorpion (ii) sea
(c) Leopard, wolf (iii) burrow / underground
(d) Rabbit, scorpion (iv) forest
(e) Rattlesnake, jerboa
(f) Lobster, crab
(A) (a) - ii, (b) - i, (c) - iv, (d) - iii, (e) - iv, (f) - ii
(B) (a) - ii, (b) - i, (c) - iv, (d) - iii, (e) - ii, (f) - ii
(C) (a) - ii, (b) - i, (c) - iv, (d) - iii, (e) - iii, (f) - iv
(D) (a) - ii, (b) - i, (c) - iv, (d) - iii, (e) - i, (f) - ii
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15. Count the number of plant products from the list given below :
Cotton, Honey, Doors, Apples, Milk, Flower bouquet,
Rubber gloves, Toilet paper, Newspapers, Corn flakes,
Common salt, Coffee, Wool, Cheese, Tea, Sliced bread,
Rice, Tooth brush, Books, Diamond, Henna
(A) 15 (B) 14
(C) 13 (D) 12
16. Read the following paragraph carefully and fill in the blanks with appropriate
words :
Lower part of the flower contains swollen part, called .............. , which
contains .............. and embryo sac. A long stalk rising from the ............ (with
sticky tip at the top) is called .............. and the sticky tip is called ............ .
(A) ovule, ovary, ovule, stigma, style
(B) ovary, ovule, ovary, stigma, style
(C) ovule, ovary, ovule, style, stigma
(D) ovary, ovule, ovary, style, stigma
17. Which of the following statements are true or false ?
(i) The process of transfer of pollen from the anther to the stigma of the same
plant or another plant is known as pollination
(ii) A leaf contains a main vein called stalk and several smaller side veins
(iii) The world’s smallest flower is wolffia
(iv) Anther and style are the male parts of the flower
(v) Microscopic pores, called stomata, regulate flow of gases (O2 and CO2)
and water vapours into and from the plant. These pores are located at the
uppersides of the leaves
(vi) The colour of leaves is green due to the presence of chlorophyll (a green
pigment)
(A) true, true, true, false, false, true
(B) true, false, true, false, false, true
(C) true, false, true, true, false, true
(D) true, true, true, true, false, true
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18. Deciduous trees, also known as broad-leaved trees, have big flat leaves on their
branches which are widely spread. The leaves of these trees, though broad may
have pointed tips that help the rain water to drip down the forest floor where
these usually occur. Which of the following is not a deciduous tree ?
(A) Oak tree (B) Maple tree
(C) Pine tree (D) Apple tree
19. “A food that is eaten routinely and in such quantities that it constitutes a
dominant portion of a standard diet for a given people, supplying a large
fraction of energy needs and generally forming a significant portion of the intake
of other nutrients as well” is called
(A) principal food (B) main food
(C) primary food (D) staple food
20. Which of the following are stems that are eaten as part of food ?
(A) Carrots and potatoes (B) Asparagus and potatoes
(C) Potatoes and ginger (D) Ginger and carrots
21. Chocolates are made from cocoa beans, which grow on cacao trees. Which of
the following countries is the largest producer of cocoa ?
(A) Ivory Coast (B) Ghana
(C) Indonesia (D) Nigeria
22. Which one of the following statement is correct ?
(A) In our solar system, there are thousands of rocks that form a band between
the orbits of Saturn and Jupiter
(B) Mercury is the brightest of all the planets. It can also be seen easily at night
(C) Meteors or shooting stars are actually pieces of rocks and dust from
asteroids or comets that enter the earth’s atmosphere and burn out, giving
out heat and light
(D) Pluto is one of the planets, like earth, orbiting around the sun
23. Which one of the following is not a part of pure air ?
(A) Hydrogen (B) Helium
(C) Water vapours (D) Dust particles
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24. This spice is widely used around the world for its pungent flavour, as a
seasoning. Its cloves are used as raw as well as cooked for consumption and
also for medicinal purposes. Which of the following is this spice ?

(A) Black pepper (B) Garlic

(C) Coriander (D) Cardamom

25. Which of the following groups has only spices as its members ?

(A) Turmeric, cumin seeds, sweet corn, red chillies

(B) Cinnamon, garlic, corianders, broccoli

(C) Cloves, common salt, turmeric, cardamom

(D) Lettuce, cinnamon, turmeric, thyme

26. Which of the following are true or false ?

(i) Proteins help in the growth and development of human body and also
used for repair of body tissues, when required

(ii) Carbohydrates are obtained from cereals like corn and rice and also from
milk, eggs, beans

(iii) Minerals are required in small quantities to help our body to grow,
develop and stay healthy

(iv) Vitamins are essential for general health of our body and to protect it
from diseases and infection

(v) Fibre or roughage is an important nutrient of healthy diet for our body

(vi) Vitamin D is important for bones and teeth

(A) true, true, true, true, true, true

(B) true, true, true, true, false, true

(C) true, false, true, true, false, true

(D) true, false, false, true, false, true

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27. A farm is an area of land that is devoted primarily to production of food and
other crops. It is the basic facility in food production. Match the statements of
Column-I and Column-II and find the correct matching, given as one of the four
alternatives A, B, C and D.
Column-I Column-II
(a) An area devoted to production of milk, (i) poultry farm
its quality improvement and distribution
(b) Enclosures such as ponds or tanks involving (ii) vegetable farm
raising of fish commercially
(c) A piece of land devoted to the process of (iii) nursery farm
raising domesticated birds such as chickens,
ducks, turkeys, etc. for the purpose of
farming meat or eggs for food
(d) A place where plants are propagated and (iv) dairy farm
grown to usable size and then sold to general
public or commercial gardens, etc.
(e) An area of land used for growing vegetables (v) fish farm
for human consumption. More recently,
mechanisation has revolutionised vegetable
production
(A) (a) - iv, (b) - v, (c) - i, (d) - ii, (e) - iii
(B) (a) - iv, (b) - v, (c) - i, (d) - iii, (e) - ii
(C) (a) - v, (b) - iv, (c) - i, (d) - iii, (e) - ii
(D) (a) - v, (b) - iv, (c) - i, (d) - ii, (e) - iii
28. When the milk (in a processing plant) is heated to a very high temperature for
a definite time to kill bacteria and then cooled quickly, then such a milk is called
(A) sterilised (B) disinfected milk
(C) homogenised milk (D) pasteurised milk
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29. In cold countries, where there is not enough sunshine, vegetables are grown in
(A) farmhouses (B) glass houses
(C) greenhouses (D) potted sheds
30. Which one of the following statements is not correct ?
(A) Crop rotation can balance and improve the soil structure and its fertility
(B) Wheat grains are covered with chaff which is removed with the help of
special machines
(C) In a greenhouse, farmer’s dependence on season is reduced and any
vegetable can be grown at any time of the year
(D) A hen is ready to lay eggs only when it has grown to six months
31. All waters are not good enough for us to drink, as it may contain germs and
impurities which could be harmful for us. That water which is fit for drinking
is called
(A) drinkable water (B) palatable water
(C) safe water (D) potable water
32. Match the statements of Column-I and Column-II and find the correct
matching, given as one of the four alternatives A, B, C and D.
Column-I Column-II
(a) Shopkeeper (i) primary occupation
(b) Fruit seller (ii) tertiary occupation
(c) Fisherman (iii) secondary occupation
(d) Teacher
(e) Milkman
(f) Postman
(A) (a) - ii, (b) - iii, (c) - i, (d) - ii, (e) - i, (f) - ii
(B) (a) - ii, (b) - iii, (c) - i, (d) - ii, (e) - iii, (f) - ii
(C) (a) - ii, (b) - ii, (c) - i, (d) - ii, (e) - iii, (f) - ii
(D) (a) - iii, (b) - ii, (c) - i, (d) - ii, (e) - i, (f) - ii
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33. Wastes that get decomposed easily by the ................ present in the soil is
known as biodegradable waste.
Fill in the blank with appropriate word.
(A) germs (B) bacteria
(C) microorganisms (D) viruses
34. Where will the next Olympics be held in 2020 from July 2024 to August 9 ?
(A) Tokyo, Japan (B) Paris, France
(C) Rio de Janero (D) Beiging, China
35. Read the following paragraph carefully and fill in the blanks with appropriate
words :
Joy and .................... are integral part of our .......... , without which life would
be .............. . Relaxing with recreational activity brings ............ to ....... of us
and is good for mind and ............... .
(A) happiness, life, boring, joy, most, body
(B) happiness, life, dull, joy, all, body
(C) happiness, living, dull, delight, all, body
(D) happiness, life, dull, delight, most, body
36. Reading is a great means of recreation. It not only relaxes you but also
increases your
(A) memory (B) self confidence
(C) circle of friends (D) general knowledge
37. Which one of the following is not obtained from trees or plants ?
(A) Cotton (B) Wool
(C) Paper (D) Gum
38. Which one of the following flowers is called ‘shoe flower’ (as it is used to
polish shoes) ?
(A) Tulip flower (B) Sunflower
(C) Hibiscus flower (D) Lily flower

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39. Insects are the most diverse group of animals. These include more than a million
described species and represent more than half of all the known living
organisms. These are found in every corner of the earth. In the crossword given
below, some of the common insects are given.

W B E E T L E S F C C
A U A E R I A F L R R
S T M O T H N L I I O
T T E R M I T E E C W
B E A S S U S A S K K
G R A S S H O P P E R
O F T M O S Q U I T O
A L A D Y B I R D Z H
T Y L B E D B U G S E
S I L K W O R M O T N

The number of insects in the crossword is

(A) 12 (B) 13
(C) 14 (D) 15
40. Which two insects are not given in the above crossword ?
(A) Mosquito and cockroach (B) Cockroach and termite
(C) Cricket and wasp (D) Wasp and cockroach

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 ANSWERS CLASS IV EVS (2018)
1 C 2 B 3 C 4 D 5 B
6 C 7 D 8 C 9 A 10 C
11 A 12 B 13 A 14 D 15 A
16 D 17 B 18 C 19 D 20 B
21 A 22 C 23 D 24 B 25 C
26 C 27 B 28 D 29 C 30 B
31 D 32 B 33 B 34 A 35 B
36 D 37 B 38 C 39 B 40 D

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