EVS Test

EVS

This is EVS Test-24 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
Which one of the following four teaching methodologies followed by four different Science teachers for teaching the topic ‘Air Pollution’ is most appropriate?
  • A
    Dictating the answers to all the questions in the exercise after completing the topic
  • B
    Showing a documentary film on ‘Air Pollution’ to the students
    Correct
  • C
    Asking the students to read the topic from the text-book loudly and explaining the meaning of concepts/terms
  • D
    Asking the students to collect air samples before and after Diwali, study their quality and tabulate the findings
2
The major purpose of periodic parent- teacher interactions is to
  • A
    Highlight each other’s shortcomings
  • B
    Discuss the child’s strength and weakness for reinforcement and improvement
    Correct
  • C
    Share the information about ongoing events in the school
  • D
    Develop a social relationship with each other
3
While teaching how different food items can be kept fresh for some time, Radha enumerated the following techniques to her class: A. Put it in a bowl and keep the bowl in an open container having cold water B. Wrap it in a damp cloth C. Spread it open in sunshine D. Cut it into small pieces and keep it in the dark Which one of the following food items is she referring to, corresponding to techniques ‘b’ above?
  • A
    Onion, garlic
  • B
    Green coriander
    Correct
  • C
    Cooked rice
  • D
    Kaju Burfi
4
While teaching the topic ‘Friction’ to Class V students, a teacher gave a number of examples to explains that friction is also useful to us in many ways. Which one of the following examples was quoted by her incorrectly?
  • A
    We are able to walk because of friction between our shoes and the ground
  • B
    An object thrown vertically upwards always comes back to us due to friction
    Correct
  • C
    A vehicles stops on application of brakes
  • D
    We are able to write due to friction between the tip of the pen and the paper
5
All big cities are facing the problem of environmental pollution as a result of a large number of vehicles on the roads. The best way an individual in the city can contribute towards environmental protection is by
  • A
    Using a public transport system for travelling
    Correct
  • B
    Getting the engine of personal vehicle checked regularly for environmental safe limits
  • C
    Not keeping a personal vehicle like scooter, car, etc.
  • D
    Avoiding frequent travel outside the home
6
Samir of Class V usually does not submit his assignment to the EVS teacher in time. The best corrective measure could be to
  • A
    Stop him from going to the games class
  • B
    Find out the reasons for irregularity and counsel Samir
    Correct
  • C
    Write a note to parents about his irregularity
  • D
    Bring to the notice of the Principal
7
While teaching the topic on ‘Air is everywhere’, a teacher asks the following questions from the students: A. Is there air in the soil? B. Is there air inside water C. Is there air inside our body? D. Is there air inside our bones? Which one of the following skills is the teacher trying to develop in the learners?
  • A
    Emotional skills
  • B
    Observation skills
  • C
    Thinking skills
    Correct
  • D
    Classification skills
8
There are four below average students in a class. Which one of the following strategies will be most effective to bring them at par with the most students?
  • A
    Identify their weak areas of learning and provide remedial measures accordingly
    Correct
  • B
    Ensure that they attend the school regularly
  • C
    Make them sit in the front row and supervise their work constantly
  • D
    Given them additional assignment to do at home
9
Which one of the following sequences of steps is the correct way of preparing a balanced question paper?
  • A
    Preparing a design, preparing a blueprint, writing and editing the questions, writing the marking scheme
    Correct
  • B
    Writing the questions, preparing the blueprint, matching with the design, writing the marking scheme
  • C
    Preparing the design, writing the questions, preparing the marking scheme, matching with the blueprint
  • D
    Writing and editing the questions, matching with the design, preparing the blueprint, writing the marking scheme
10
The topic ‘Depletion of Petroleum and Coal’ was taught to Section A of a class by using multimedia capsule while the other Section B was taught through diagrams drawn on the Green Board. It was found later that students Section A understood the topic to a better extent. This could be due to the reason that
  • A
    Multiple approach is closer to everyday life situations
  • B
    Green Board is not a good visual aid
  • C
    Use of multimedia aids is comparatively more economical
  • D
    Audio-visual aids engage all the senses for better retention
    Correct
11
In order to introduce the topic on ‘Nutrition’ in class more effectively, a teacher should
  • A
    Show the model of human denture
  • B
    Give examples of different foods rich in nutrients
    Correct
  • C
    Ask the students to open their tiffin boxes, see the contents, followed by teacher’s explanation
  • D
    Draw the diagram of digestive system on the black-board
12
Engage, Explore, Explain, Elaborate and Evaluate are five important ‘Es’ in relation to effective teaching of Science. To provide practical experiences to the students related to the concept of ‘Necessary conditions for germination’, a Science teacher asks them to do the following activities: A. Soak seeds overnight and keep these is a wet cotton cloth. B. Observe the seeds after two days and record the changes. C. Read the book and attempt the given worksheet. Which of the five ‘Es’ given above are not being covered in the above activities given by the teacher?
  • A
    Engage and Explore
    Correct
  • B
    Explain and Elaborate
  • C
    Explore and evaluate
  • D
    Engage and Evaluate
13
After having been taught about the rich flora and fauna in India, the students of primary classes were taken to Ranthambhore National Park by the school. This would help the students to
  • A
    Develop skills for environmental protection
  • B
    Co-relate classroom learning to real-life situations
    Correct
  • C
    Have fun and enjoy with friends on an outdoor trip
  • D
    Develop respect for nature
14
The use of poems and story-telling to explain concepts in an EVS class helps to
  • A
    Take care of the language and culture diversity among learners
  • B
    Channelize the energies of the students in the right direction
  • C
    Promote the ability to imagine and explore the nature of the world at the local and global level
    Correct
  • D
    Make the lesson enjoyable and interesting
15
In co-operative learning, older and more proficient students assist younger and lesser skilled students. This leads to
  • A
    Conflict between the groups
  • B
    Higher achievement and self-esteem
    Correct
  • C
    Higher moral development
  • D
    Intense competition