EVS Test
EVS
This is EVS Test-30 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
‘Think and Discuss’ section in one chapter of EVS textbook in Class V includes the following statement:“What would happen if you don’t get petrol or diesel for a week in your village or town?” The statement primarily aims at
- AAssessing students on sources of petrol and diesel
- BPromoting imaginative and thinking skills to understand real life concernsCorrect
- CSensitizing students on using oil judiciously
- DCreating awareness about scarcity of petrol and diesel
2
The technique of ‘Classroom questioning’ in teaching of EVS can be used best for
- AArousing curiosity in the learnersCorrect
- BDrawing attention of students
- CPromoting practical skills
- DMaintaining discipline in the class
3
One of the major objectives of teaching of EVS at primary stage is to
- AAcquire skills to carry out hands-on activities independently
- BDevelop in depth understanding of basic concepts of the subject
- CHelp the learners link classroom learning to life outside the schoolCorrect
- DPrepare students for studies at the next stage
4
Which one of the following is not a suitable activity at primary stage to sensitize students to the concept of conservation of trees?
- AShowing children storage of logs of woodCorrect
- BEncouraging every students to adopt a tree and look after it
- COrganizing a slogan writing competition on trees
- DOrganizing a poster-making competition on trees
5
While teaching the topic on ‘Water’ in her EVS classroom, Anjali organizing role-play on different sources of water and individual actions to conserve water. The activity is primarily aimed at
- AImproving social skills of students
- BBreaking monotony in the process of learning
- CEnhancing students’ knowledge on sources of water
- DEnsuring active participation of students in the process of learningCorrect
6
EVS curriculum at primary stage has been developed to include pure Science as well as Social Science concepts. This has been done primarily to
- AReduce the number of subjects to be studied
- BEnable a learner look at environment in a holistic mannerCorrect
- CReduce the requirement of subject teachers
- DReduce the load of schoolbag
7
Which one of the following will be more effective learning experience to emphasize more on social inequalities in an EVS class?
- AAsking the students to undertake group projectsCorrect
- BConducting a quiz contest on the issue
- CShowing video films on related issue
- DOrganizing special lectures on related issue
8
While discussing liking and disliking a student says, “I and my mother both love to eat snakes. Whenever we feel like eating snakes, we go to a nearby hotel and eat Ling-hu-fen.” This student must belong to
- AArunachal Pradesh
- BAssam
- CHong KongCorrect
- DOdisha
9
Study the following statements about Braille script: I. Braille is written on a thick paper by making dots (raised points). II. This script is based on eight points. III. Rows of dots are made with a pointed tool. IV. It is read by running the fingers on the raised dots. The correct statements are
- AI, II and IV
- BI, II and III
- CII, III and IV
- DI, III and IVCorrect
10
Having excessive fats in one’s diet for a long time may lead to:
- AObesityCorrect
- BWeakness
- CKwashiorkor
- DNight - blindness
11
The human heart has _______ number of chambers
- A3
- B2
- C4Correct
- D1
12
Select the correct statement from the following: I. Animals that have outside ears and hair body give birth to the young ones. II. Animals that do not have outside ears and hair on their body lay eggs. III. Animals that do not have outside ears and hair on their body give birth to the young ones. IV. Animals that have outside ears and hair on their body lay eggs.
- AB and D only
- BA and C only
- CA and B onlyCorrect
- DB and C only
13
Select the correct statement about beekeeping: I. January to march is the best time to start beekeeping. II. Honeybees are attracted to the Lichi flowers. III. Boxes are need for keeping bees and storing honey produced by them. IV. Sugar is purchased to make syrup for honeybees.
- AII and III only
- BI and II only
- CI and IV only
- DII, III and IVCorrect
14
A student noted down the following information in her dairy about her journey from Ahmedabad to Nagarcoil: From the above information, the following conclusions were drawn:

- AThe distance between Ahmedabad and Nagarcoil is 2348 kmCorrect
- BThe average speed of the train is about 80 km per hour.
- CThe train covers this distance in 28 hours 55 minutes
- DThe train covers this distance in 40 hours 55 minutes
15
Which of the following information may be obtained from a reserved rail ticket? I. Date and time of booking, date and time of start of journey II. Coach number, berth number and fare III. Name, age and sex of the passengers IV. Train number with name, boarding station and last station V. None of these
- AA, B and D onlyCorrect
- BA, C and E only
- CA, B, D and E
- DA, B, C and D