EVS Test

EVS

This is EVS Test-29 for CTET, Central Teacher Eligibility Test conducted by CBSE.. There are 15 questions in this test with each question having around four answer choices.

Questions & Answers

1
A bird makes its nest high up on a tree. This bird could be
  • A
    Indian Robin
  • B
    Crow
    Correct
  • C
    Dove
  • D
    Sunbird
2
Ponchampally is a village which is famous for the special cloth which is also called Pochampally. This village is a part of
  • A
    Andhra Pradesh
    Correct
  • B
    Tamil Nadu
  • C
    Karnataka
  • D
    Kerala
3
Select the correct statements about ‘Desert Oak’: I. It is a tree found in Australia. II. This is a special kind of tree which has its roots growing from its branches. III. The roots of this tree go deep into the ground till they reach water. IV. This tree stores water in its trunk. Local people use thin pipe to drink this water.
  • A
    A, B and D
  • B
    B, C and D
  • C
    A, C and D
    Correct
  • D
    A, B and C
4
Select the correct statements about Abu Dhabi: A. It is located in desert area. B. Water is costlier than petrol in Abu Dhabi. C. Arabic is the local language here. D. Money used in Abu Dhabi is called Dinar.
  • A
    A, B and C
    Correct
  • B
    B, C and D
  • C
    A, B and D
  • D
    A, C and D
5
There are animals that awake at night. These animals can see things only in
  • A
    Red and orange colours
  • B
    Violet and blue colours
  • C
    Green and yellow colours
  • D
    Black and white colours
    Correct
6
Here in fig. 1, a 24-hour clock is shown and in fig. II and fig. III, sleeping times of two animals X and Y are shown by shaded portions. Select the correct statement about the sleeping times of X and Y:
  • A
    X sleeps for 20 hours while Y sleeps for 18 hours
  • B
    X sleeps for 4 hours while Y sleeps for 20 hours
  • C
    X sleeps for 18 hours while Y sleeps for 4 hours
  • D
    X sleeps for 4 hours while Y sleeps for 18 hours
    Correct
7
What is the Dead Sea?
  • A
    A sea whose water is poisonous
  • B
    A sea in which high and low tides are very frequent
  • C
    A sea which is saltiest of all oceans and seas
    Correct
  • D
    A sea in which it is dangerous to sail ships
8
Anjali desires to emphasize on cultural/regional diversity in food habits, while teaching the topic on ‘food’ to Class III students. Which one of the following learning experiences given to students can bring about the desired result?
  • A
    Use a chart showing foods of different cultures/regions and explain
  • B
    Explain the information given in the textbook about different foods in greater detail
  • C
    Ask students from different culture/regions to bring food from home, display it and share the information with classmates
    Correct
  • D
    Request an external professional cooking agency to display food of different regions/cultures
9
Preeti wants to lay greater emphasis on ‘Pollution’ while teaching environmental concerns to Class V students. Which one of the following activities is likely to be most effective in achieving the desired objective?
  • A
    Taking students on a field visit to a polluted river.
  • B
    Asking students to prepare charts on different kinds of pollution
  • C
    Asking students to take up group projects related to different kinds of pollution
    Correct
  • D
    Inviting experts to talk on air, water and noise pollution
10
Neha uses the following assessment techniques in the subject of EVS for Class V: I. Hands-on activities assessment II. Home assignment assessment III. Project work assessment IV. Oral testing Which one of the following pairs of techniques is likely to be more objectives assessment?
  • A
    II and III
  • B
    I and II
  • C
    II and IV
  • D
    I and IV
    Correct
11
A good home assignment is EVS should primarily focus on:
  • A
    Mastery learning
  • B
    Challenge and excitement for extended learning
    Correct
  • C
    Revision and reinforcement
  • D
    Better utilization of time
12
Shalini has planned a field trip for Class IV students to the Science Centre. Which one of the following general instructions given to the students is irrelevant for the trip?
  • A
    Do not go anywhere without informing me
  • B
    Ask questions for your doubts on displays
  • C
    Take a notepad and pen with you
  • D
    Carry your full schoolbag for the day
    Correct
13
Good EVS curriculum at primary stage should
  • A
    Emphasize more on exact definition of terms
  • B
    Include more practice questions in end exercises
  • C
    Provide opportunities to explore surroundings
    Correct
  • D
    Focus more on detailed explanation of concepts
14
Poems and stories have been included in EVS textbooks for primary stage in order to
  • A
    Develop literary skills in students
  • B
    Enhance understanding of fundamental concepts
  • C
    Have a change in routine and monotony of presentation of content
  • D
    Provide fun and enjoyment in learning of the subject
    Correct
15
Four perspective teachers were asked to make a presentation on the theme ‘Travel’ to Class V students. Each of them mainly focused on one of the following strategies:
  • A
    Asking students to collect pictures of different modes of travel and prepare a scrapbook
  • B
    Using charts to show different modes of travel along with explanation
  • C
    Asking students to narrate their own travel experiences using various modes of travel
    Correct
  • D
    Using textbook content to explain different modes of travel