EVS Test

EVS

This is EVS Test-22 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
The concept of ‘seed germination’ can be taught best by
  • A
    Showing photographs of seed germination
  • B
    Asking the students to perform an activity to sow seeds, observe different stages and draw them
    Correct
  • C
    Showing germinated seeds to the class and explaining the process of germination
  • D
    Presenting the germination stages through drawings on the board
2
Which one of the following is not an objective of including riddles and puzzled in the EVS textbook?
  • A
    To develop reasoning ability in students
  • B
    To confuse the mind of the students and let them enjoy the confusion
    Correct
  • C
    To develop curiosity and ability to think creatively
  • D
    To develop critical thinking ability in students
3
As an EVS teacher, you plan to take the students to the zoo. Which of the following activities would you not allow the students to undertake?
  • A
    Collect photographs of the animals they expect to see at the zoo
  • B
    Take along lots of eatables for the animals at the zoo
    Correct
  • C
    Take their drawing books along with them to draw what they see at the zoo
  • D
    Try to find out the food taken up by different animals at the zoo
4
At the primary stage, assessment should consist of
  • A
    Home assignment and class assignment every week to rate young learners under the categories of pass or fail
  • B
    Continuous and unstructured teacher observations to be shared with learners and parents
    Correct
  • C
    Half-yearly and annual examinations at the end of the year
  • D
    Formal tests and games done every week and recorded in the Report Card
5
Simple experiments and demonstrations can be performed in the EVS class
  • A
    To discuss ideas, record and analyse observations on the basis of questions raised by students
  • B
    To follow what is being done in the senior classes
  • C
    To control the students to ensure discipline in the class
  • D
    To enable children to learn on their own and sharpen their observation skills
    Correct
6
Which of the following statement about assignment is correct?
  • A
    Assignments should be the only method of assessment
  • B
    Assignment can be done by parents, brothers or sisters depending on the talent that they possess
  • C
    Assignment need to be given as classwork followed by homework every day to provide variety and practice
  • D
    Assignments provide learners an opportunity to search for information, construct their own ideas and articulate them
    Correct
7
The skills required to read a map include
  • A
    Ability to understand relative position of places, distance and directions
    Correct
  • B
    Ability to use calculations and sketch positions on a globe
  • C
    Excellent communication skills to draw out the expressive ability
  • D
    Excellent drawing and painting skills
8
The use of poems and story-telling to explain concepts in an EVS class helps to
  • A
    Promote the ability to imagine and explore the nature of the world at the local and global level
    Correct
  • B
    Channelize the energies of the students in the right direction
  • C
    Make the lesson enjoyable and interesting
  • D
    Take care of the language and cultural diversity among learners
9
To make children aware of different kinds of fuel, a teacher can
  • A
    Show some samples of fuels in the class
  • B
    Ask children to list different fuels
  • C
    Discuss with children about possible kind of fuel that can be used for cooking, along with a short film
    Correct
  • D
    Show pictures of fuels on a chart
10
Giving importance to individual experiences of children in an EVS class will benefit the teacher
  • A
    To connect the subject to the learners’ experiential world and promote reflection and learning
    Correct
  • B
    To know the unique experiences of children
  • C
    To save her energy as children enjoy talking
  • D
    To help and improve the language and communication skills of the children
11
Which of the following represents one of the objectives of teaching EVS at Primary School?
  • A
    To inform the learners about the books they should read to expand their knowledge
  • B
    To connect the experiences of the learners in school with the outside world
    Correct
  • C
    To make learners aware of technical terms and definitions
  • D
    To assess technical terms related to EVS
12
A school planned an educational trip for Class V students to Rajasthan. What would be your expectation from the children during the visit?
  • A
    They should enjoy themselves
  • B
    They should observe everything without asking questions about it
  • C
    They should note down their questions, if any, and ask the parents after reaching home
  • D
    They should observe keenly, make notes and share their observations with other students and the teacher
    Correct
13
After the lunch break, while teaching EVS, you find that students are not taking interest in the lesson. What would you do?
  • A
    Change the topic immediately
  • B
    Ask them to put their heads down on the desk and relax
  • C
    Use audio-visual aids based on multiple intelligences to make the lesson interesting
    Correct
  • D
    Take the children out to play in the ground
14
Weight-lifters are generally required to make more muscles and body mess. For the purpose, they need to take a diet which is rich in
  • A
    Fats
  • B
    Proteins
    Correct
  • C
    Carbohydrates
  • D
    Vitamins
15
Rekha’s mother adds Phitkari (Alum) to water collected from the pond every day in order to
  • A
    Kill germs in water
  • B
    Decolorize water
  • C
    Sediment light suspend impurities
    Correct
  • D
    Change hard water into soft water