AMITY INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL, NOIDA
FIRST TERM EXAMINATION- SAMPLE PAPER (2022-2023)
Class – V
Subject – Social Studies
Time: 2 Hours Max. Marks : 40
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General Instructions:
(a) Attempt all the questions.
(b) Read the questions carefully before attempting them.
(c) Write the correct question number against each answer.
(d) Revise the answers after completing them.
(e) Attach the map securely to your answer sheet.
(f) Write your name, section and roll number on the map.
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Section – A ( 20 marks )
Answer the following questions
1) An emergency is not an unexpected situation that can cause risk to
life, property and environment.
a) True b) False
2) _______________, the father of our nation, believed that everyone is
equal. He always led by examples.
a) Subhash Chandra Bose b) Jawaharlal Nehru
c) Mahatma Gandhi d) Bal Gangadhar Tilak
3) ______________ occurs as a result of storms and heavy rains.
4) This second largest tribal group of India use bow and arrow to hunt
animals.
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a) Gonds- Central India b) Santhals- Chhattisgarh
c) Abhor- Rajasthan d) Bhills- Rajasthan
5) Name the special cup made up of bamboo.
6) This instrument help us see images of distanct objects in space.
________.
7) The Pacific Ring of Fire is located around the Atlantic Ocean and
surrounding continents.
a) True b) False
8) Nomadic communities in India comprise ______________ of the
country’s population.
9) ______________ became the first person to run a marathon race
in space.
10) The green stem of mahua tree or neem tree is used as a
toothbrush known as
a) Bamboo Toothbrush b) Chewable toothbrush
c) Datun d) All of the above
11) Sun is to Star as _______________ is to Satellite.
a) Sirius b) Earth
c) Moon d) SOYUZ T-11
12) Choose the correct one
a) Earthquake - Natural Disaster
b) Cyclone- Natural Disaster
c) Tsunami- Manmade Disaster
d) Both A & B
13) ___________ improves the living and working conditions of menial
workers.
a) Rehabilitation b) Relief Camp
c) Both A and B d) None of the above
14) During the free time, astronauts love to
a) Play cards and read books
b) Watch movies and speak to their families
c) Watch outside the window(sunsets & sunrises of earth)
d) All of the above
15) _______________ leads to loss of habitat for both forest dwellers
and animals .
16) Every third person in India is a city dweller.
a) True b) False
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17) Name the spaceship in which Kalpana Chawla traveled to space in
2003.
18) Partho gets a new job and posting in another [Link] the type
of migration.
a) Village to city b) Mass Migration
c) Transfer d) None of these
19) Unjumble the words- SIMANUST and STNEDICCA.
20) _______________ A tribal community who follow Buddhism and
make paintings of Lord Buddha on cloth.
Section – B
1. Define the following ( 1x3 = 3 )
a. Migration
b. Light year
c. Forest Dwellers
2. Answer the following questions in detail: (ANY THREE) ( 2x3 = 6 )
(a) Preparedness is the key for facing any disaster. Explain the statement .
(b) “Constant migration into cities add to the chaos and puts pressure on the
civic amenities and public services.” Explain the statement.
(c) What would happen if there are no helpers?
(d) How did Medha Patkar help the people in forests and villages?
3. Read the paragragh carefully and answer the questions (2)
“Sometimes while playing we get cuts or wounds. We can also get cuts
if we handle sharp objects carelessly. Wounds should be treated
properly. Therefore, special training for first aid courses helps people in
emergencies.”
a) What is First Aid? (1)
b) Why is it important to attend a first aid course? (1)
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4. Differentiate between Stars and Planets in a tabular form. (3)
SECTION - C
5. Look at the picture and answer the questions below: (3)
a) Identify the above disaster. (0.5)
b) What is the point of origin called? (0.5)
c) Which scale is used to measure the intensity of this disaster. (0.5)
d) What is the study of this disaster known as? (0.5)
e) List the steps that you will take during this disaster. (1)
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Section D
6. Complete the table and plot the states on the political map of India.
(1x3=3)
1. The largest tribal group of State _________ Colour key______
India is found in this state.
2. In 2018 flash floods happened State_________ Colour key______
in this state.
3. State which Wing State__________ Colour key______
Commander Rakesh Sharma
belongs to.
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Answer [Link]. 6 on this map and attach it to your answer sheet carefully
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Name __________________ Class ____ Sec ____ Roll No.________
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