Short Answer Questions for Class 5 EVS. Try first, then reveal the answer. These are exam-oriented practice items, not copied board papers.
Practice questions aligned to NCERT topics used in CBSE classrooms. These are original exam-oriented questions for revision — not official CBSE board papers and not a guarantee of any exam question. Always match the textbook issued by your school and the latest PDFs on ncert.nic.in and cbseacademic.nic.in.
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Q41Short Answer2 marksModerate
Write two short points about The water cycle.
Answer
1. The water cycle: evaporation, condensation, rain.
2. Keep the NCERT wording and add one daily-life example from the same chapter.
Explanation
Two-mark answers work best as two numbered points. One definition plus one example is usually enough.
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Class: Class 5 · Subject: EVS · Chapter: Water—The Essence of Life · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q42Short Answer2 marksModerate
Write two short points about Water—The Essence of Life.
Answer
1. Do not pollute rivers.
2. Keep the NCERT wording and add one daily-life example from the same chapter.
Explanation
Two-mark answers work best as two numbered points. One definition plus one example is usually enough.
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Class: Class 5 · Subject: EVS · Chapter: Water—The Essence of Life · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q43Short Answer2 marksModerate
Write two short points about Water—The Essence of Life.
Answer
1. Save tap water.
2. Keep the NCERT wording and add one daily-life example from the same chapter.
Explanation
Two-mark answers work best as two numbered points. One definition plus one example is usually enough.
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Class: Class 5 · Subject: EVS · Chapter: Water—The Essence of Life · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q44Short Answer2 marksDifficult
Write two short points about Water—The Essence of Life.
Answer
1. Balance in nature.
2. Keep the NCERT wording and add one daily-life example from the same chapter.
Explanation
Two-mark answers work best as two numbered points. One definition plus one example is usually enough.
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Class: Class 5 · Subject: EVS · Chapter: Water—The Essence of Life · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q45Short Answer2 marksModerate
Write two short points about Water—The Essence of Life.
Answer
1. Water—The Essence of Life is an NCERT chapter taught in CBSE Class 5 EVS.
2. Keep the NCERT wording and add one daily-life example from the same chapter.
Explanation
Two-mark answers work best as two numbered points. One definition plus one example is usually enough.
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Class: Class 5 · Subject: EVS · Chapter: Water—The Essence of Life · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q46Short Answer2 marksModerate
Write two short points about Textbook first.
Answer
1. Read the definitions, diagrams and solved examples in the NCERT textbook before practising extra questions.
2. Keep the NCERT wording and add one daily-life example from the same chapter.
Explanation
Two-mark answers work best as two numbered points. One definition plus one example is usually enough.
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Class: Class 5 · Subject: EVS · Chapter: Water—The Essence of Life · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q41Short Answer2 marksModerate
Write two short points about Journey of a River.
Answer
1. Tributaries join a river.
2. Keep the NCERT wording and add one daily-life example from the same chapter.
Explanation
Two-mark answers work best as two numbered points. One definition plus one example is usually enough.
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Class: Class 5 · Subject: EVS · Chapter: Journey of a River · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q42Short Answer2 marksModerate
Write two short points about Journey of a River.
Answer
1. People use rivers for water and travel.
2. Keep the NCERT wording and add one daily-life example from the same chapter.
Explanation
Two-mark answers work best as two numbered points. One definition plus one example is usually enough.
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Class: Class 5 · Subject: EVS · Chapter: Journey of a River · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q43Short Answer2 marksModerate
Write two short points about Journey of a River.
Answer
1. Floods and droughts affect life.
2. Keep the NCERT wording and add one daily-life example from the same chapter.
Explanation
Two-mark answers work best as two numbered points. One definition plus one example is usually enough.
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Class: Class 5 · Subject: EVS · Chapter: Journey of a River · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q44Short Answer2 marksDifficult
Write two short points about Journey of a River.
Answer
1. A river links villages and cities.
2. Keep the NCERT wording and add one daily-life example from the same chapter.
Explanation
Two-mark answers work best as two numbered points. One definition plus one example is usually enough.
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Class: Class 5 · Subject: EVS · Chapter: Journey of a River · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q45Short Answer2 marksModerate
Write two short points about Journey of a River.
Answer
1. Journey of a River is an NCERT chapter taught in CBSE Class 5 EVS.
2. Keep the NCERT wording and add one daily-life example from the same chapter.
Explanation
Two-mark answers work best as two numbered points. One definition plus one example is usually enough.
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Class: Class 5 · Subject: EVS · Chapter: Journey of a River · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q46Short Answer2 marksModerate
Write two short points about Textbook first.
Answer
1. Read the definitions, diagrams and solved examples in the NCERT textbook before practising extra questions.
2. Keep the NCERT wording and add one daily-life example from the same chapter.
Explanation
Two-mark answers work best as two numbered points. One definition plus one example is usually enough.
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Class: Class 5 · Subject: EVS · Chapter: Journey of a River · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q41Short Answer2 marksModerate
Write two short points about The Mystery of Food.
Answer
1. Cooking, salting and cooling preserve food.
2. Keep the NCERT wording and add one daily-life example from the same chapter.
Explanation
Two-mark answers work best as two numbered points. One definition plus one example is usually enough.
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Class: Class 5 · Subject: EVS · Chapter: The Mystery of Food · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q42Short Answer2 marksModerate
Write two short points about The Mystery of Food.
Answer
1. We cannot see all microbes.
2. Keep the NCERT wording and add one daily-life example from the same chapter.
Explanation
Two-mark answers work best as two numbered points. One definition plus one example is usually enough.
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Class: Class 5 · Subject: EVS · Chapter: The Mystery of Food · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q43Short Answer2 marksModerate
Write two short points about The Mystery of Food.
Answer
1. Wash vegetables.
2. Keep the NCERT wording and add one daily-life example from the same chapter.
Explanation
Two-mark answers work best as two numbered points. One definition plus one example is usually enough.
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Class: Class 5 · Subject: EVS · Chapter: The Mystery of Food · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q44Short Answer2 marksDifficult
Write two short points about The Mystery of Food.
Answer
1. A balanced plate.
2. Keep the NCERT wording and add one daily-life example from the same chapter.
Explanation
Two-mark answers work best as two numbered points. One definition plus one example is usually enough.
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Class: Class 5 · Subject: EVS · Chapter: The Mystery of Food · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q45Short Answer2 marksModerate
Write two short points about The Mystery of Food.
Answer
1. The Mystery of Food is an NCERT chapter taught in CBSE Class 5 EVS.
2. Keep the NCERT wording and add one daily-life example from the same chapter.
Explanation
Two-mark answers work best as two numbered points. One definition plus one example is usually enough.
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Class: Class 5 · Subject: EVS · Chapter: The Mystery of Food · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q46Short Answer2 marksModerate
Write two short points about Textbook first.
Answer
1. Read the definitions, diagrams and solved examples in the NCERT textbook before practising extra questions.
2. Keep the NCERT wording and add one daily-life example from the same chapter.
Explanation
Two-mark answers work best as two numbered points. One definition plus one example is usually enough.
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Class: Class 5 · Subject: EVS · Chapter: The Mystery of Food · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q41Short Answer2 marksModerate
Write two short points about Our School—A Happy Place.
Answer
1. Rules keep everyone safe.
2. Keep the NCERT wording and add one daily-life example from the same chapter.
Explanation
Two-mark answers work best as two numbered points. One definition plus one example is usually enough.
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Class: Class 5 · Subject: EVS · Chapter: Our School—A Happy Place · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q42Short Answer2 marksModerate
Write two short points about Our School—A Happy Place.
Answer
1. Include every child.
2. Keep the NCERT wording and add one daily-life example from the same chapter.
Explanation
Two-mark answers work best as two numbered points. One definition plus one example is usually enough.
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Class: Class 5 · Subject: EVS · Chapter: Our School—A Happy Place · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q43Short Answer2 marksModerate
Write two short points about Our School—A Happy Place.
Answer
1. Plan and act for a better school.
2. Keep the NCERT wording and add one daily-life example from the same chapter.
Explanation
Two-mark answers work best as two numbered points. One definition plus one example is usually enough.
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Class: Class 5 · Subject: EVS · Chapter: Our School—A Happy Place · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q44Short Answer2 marksDifficult
Write two short points about Our School—A Happy Place.
Answer
1. Teachers, students and helpers form a team.
2. Keep the NCERT wording and add one daily-life example from the same chapter.
Explanation
Two-mark answers work best as two numbered points. One definition plus one example is usually enough.
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Class: Class 5 · Subject: EVS · Chapter: Our School—A Happy Place · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q45Short Answer2 marksModerate
Write two short points about Our School—A Happy Place.
Answer
1. Our School—A Happy Place is an NCERT chapter taught in CBSE Class 5 EVS.
2. Keep the NCERT wording and add one daily-life example from the same chapter.
Explanation
Two-mark answers work best as two numbered points. One definition plus one example is usually enough.
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Class: Class 5 · Subject: EVS · Chapter: Our School—A Happy Place · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q46Short Answer2 marksModerate
Write two short points about Textbook first.
Answer
1. Read the definitions, diagrams and solved examples in the NCERT textbook before practising extra questions.
2. Keep the NCERT wording and add one daily-life example from the same chapter.
Explanation
Two-mark answers work best as two numbered points. One definition plus one example is usually enough.
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Class: Class 5 · Subject: EVS · Chapter: Our School—A Happy Place · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q41Short Answer2 marksModerate
Write two short points about Our Vibrant Country.
Answer
1. The Constitution guides the country — in a child-friendly way: rules for a fair land.
2. Keep the NCERT wording and add one daily-life example from the same chapter.
Explanation
Two-mark answers work best as two numbered points. One definition plus one example is usually enough.
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Class: Class 5 · Subject: EVS · Chapter: Our Vibrant Country · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q42Short Answer2 marksModerate
Write two short points about Our Vibrant Country.
Answer
1. Unity in diversity.
2. Keep the NCERT wording and add one daily-life example from the same chapter.
Explanation
Two-mark answers work best as two numbered points. One definition plus one example is usually enough.
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Class: Class 5 · Subject: EVS · Chapter: Our Vibrant Country · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q43Short Answer2 marksModerate
Write two short points about Our Vibrant Country.
Answer
1. National symbols.
2. Keep the NCERT wording and add one daily-life example from the same chapter.
Explanation
Two-mark answers work best as two numbered points. One definition plus one example is usually enough.
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Class: Class 5 · Subject: EVS · Chapter: Our Vibrant Country · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q44Short Answer2 marksDifficult
Write two short points about Our Vibrant Country.
Answer
1. Respect differences.
2. Keep the NCERT wording and add one daily-life example from the same chapter.
Explanation
Two-mark answers work best as two numbered points. One definition plus one example is usually enough.
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Class: Class 5 · Subject: EVS · Chapter: Our Vibrant Country · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q45Short Answer2 marksModerate
Write two short points about Our Vibrant Country.
Answer
1. Our Vibrant Country is an NCERT chapter taught in CBSE Class 5 EVS.
2. Keep the NCERT wording and add one daily-life example from the same chapter.
Explanation
Two-mark answers work best as two numbered points. One definition plus one example is usually enough.
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Class: Class 5 · Subject: EVS · Chapter: Our Vibrant Country · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q46Short Answer2 marksModerate
Write two short points about Textbook first.
Answer
1. Read the definitions, diagrams and solved examples in the NCERT textbook before practising extra questions.
2. Keep the NCERT wording and add one daily-life example from the same chapter.
Explanation
Two-mark answers work best as two numbered points. One definition plus one example is usually enough.
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Class: Class 5 · Subject: EVS · Chapter: Our Vibrant Country · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q41Short Answer2 marksModerate
Write two short points about Some Unique Places.
Answer
1. A travelogue describes a journey.
2. Keep the NCERT wording and add one daily-life example from the same chapter.
Explanation
Two-mark answers work best as two numbered points. One definition plus one example is usually enough.
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Class: Class 5 · Subject: EVS · Chapter: Some Unique Places · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q42Short Answer2 marksModerate
Write two short points about Some Unique Places.
Answer
1. Maps help us locate places.
2. Keep the NCERT wording and add one daily-life example from the same chapter.
Explanation
Two-mark answers work best as two numbered points. One definition plus one example is usually enough.
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Class: Class 5 · Subject: EVS · Chapter: Some Unique Places · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q43Short Answer2 marksModerate
Write two short points about Some Unique Places.
Answer
1. Protect heritage sites.
2. Keep the NCERT wording and add one daily-life example from the same chapter.
Explanation
Two-mark answers work best as two numbered points. One definition plus one example is usually enough.
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Class: Class 5 · Subject: EVS · Chapter: Some Unique Places · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q44Short Answer2 marksDifficult
Write two short points about Some Unique Places.
Answer
1. Tourism should not harm nature.
2. Keep the NCERT wording and add one daily-life example from the same chapter.
Explanation
Two-mark answers work best as two numbered points. One definition plus one example is usually enough.
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Class: Class 5 · Subject: EVS · Chapter: Some Unique Places · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q45Short Answer2 marksModerate
Write two short points about Some Unique Places.
Answer
1. Some Unique Places is an NCERT chapter taught in CBSE Class 5 EVS.
2. Keep the NCERT wording and add one daily-life example from the same chapter.
Explanation
Two-mark answers work best as two numbered points. One definition plus one example is usually enough.
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Class: Class 5 · Subject: EVS · Chapter: Some Unique Places · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q46Short Answer2 marksModerate
Write two short points about Textbook first.
Answer
1. Read the definitions, diagrams and solved examples in the NCERT textbook before practising extra questions.
2. Keep the NCERT wording and add one daily-life example from the same chapter.
Explanation
Two-mark answers work best as two numbered points. One definition plus one example is usually enough.
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Class: Class 5 · Subject: EVS · Chapter: Some Unique Places · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q41Short Answer2 marksModerate
Write two short points about Energy—How Things Work.
Answer
1. The Sun is a main source of energy for Earth.
2. Keep the NCERT wording and add one daily-life example from the same chapter.
Explanation
Two-mark answers work best as two numbered points. One definition plus one example is usually enough.
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Class: Class 5 · Subject: EVS · Chapter: Energy—How Things Work · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q42Short Answer2 marksModerate
Write two short points about Energy—How Things Work.
Answer
1. Electricity in homes must be used safely.
2. Keep the NCERT wording and add one daily-life example from the same chapter.
Explanation
Two-mark answers work best as two numbered points. One definition plus one example is usually enough.
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Class: Class 5 · Subject: EVS · Chapter: Energy—How Things Work · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q43Short Answer2 marksModerate
Write two short points about Energy—How Things Work.
Answer
1. Moving air and water can do work.
2. Keep the NCERT wording and add one daily-life example from the same chapter.
Explanation
Two-mark answers work best as two numbered points. One definition plus one example is usually enough.
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Class: Class 5 · Subject: EVS · Chapter: Energy—How Things Work · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q44Short Answer2 marksDifficult
Write two short points about Energy—How Things Work.
Answer
1. Do not waste electricity.
2. Keep the NCERT wording and add one daily-life example from the same chapter.
Explanation
Two-mark answers work best as two numbered points. One definition plus one example is usually enough.
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Class: Class 5 · Subject: EVS · Chapter: Energy—How Things Work · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q45Short Answer2 marksModerate
Write two short points about Energy—How Things Work.
Answer
1. Energy—How Things Work is an NCERT chapter taught in CBSE Class 5 EVS.
2. Keep the NCERT wording and add one daily-life example from the same chapter.
Explanation
Two-mark answers work best as two numbered points. One definition plus one example is usually enough.
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Class: Class 5 · Subject: EVS · Chapter: Energy—How Things Work · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q46Short Answer2 marksModerate
Write two short points about Textbook first.
Answer
1. Read the definitions, diagrams and solved examples in the NCERT textbook before practising extra questions.
2. Keep the NCERT wording and add one daily-life example from the same chapter.
Explanation
Two-mark answers work best as two numbered points. One definition plus one example is usually enough.
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Class: Class 5 · Subject: EVS · Chapter: Energy—How Things Work · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q41Short Answer2 marksModerate
Write two short points about Clothes—How Things are Made.
Answer
1. Wool comes from sheep.
2. Keep the NCERT wording and add one daily-life example from the same chapter.
Explanation
Two-mark answers work best as two numbered points. One definition plus one example is usually enough.
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Class: Class 5 · Subject: EVS · Chapter: Clothes—How Things are Made · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q42Short Answer2 marksModerate
Write two short points about Clothes—How Things are Made.
Answer
1. Weaving and stitching make clothes.
2. Keep the NCERT wording and add one daily-life example from the same chapter.
Explanation
Two-mark answers work best as two numbered points. One definition plus one example is usually enough.
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Class: Class 5 · Subject: EVS · Chapter: Clothes—How Things are Made · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q43Short Answer2 marksModerate
Write two short points about Clothes—How Things are Made.
Answer
1. Clothes suit weather.
2. Keep the NCERT wording and add one daily-life example from the same chapter.
Explanation
Two-mark answers work best as two numbered points. One definition plus one example is usually enough.
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Class: Class 5 · Subject: EVS · Chapter: Clothes—How Things are Made · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q44Short Answer2 marksDifficult
Write two short points about Clothes—How Things are Made.
Answer
1. Reuse old cloth when you can.
2. Keep the NCERT wording and add one daily-life example from the same chapter.
Explanation
Two-mark answers work best as two numbered points. One definition plus one example is usually enough.
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Class: Class 5 · Subject: EVS · Chapter: Clothes—How Things are Made · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q45Short Answer2 marksModerate
Write two short points about Clothes—How Things are Made.
Answer
1. Clothes—How Things are Made is an NCERT chapter taught in CBSE Class 5 EVS.
2. Keep the NCERT wording and add one daily-life example from the same chapter.
Explanation
Two-mark answers work best as two numbered points. One definition plus one example is usually enough.
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Class: Class 5 · Subject: EVS · Chapter: Clothes—How Things are Made · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q46Short Answer2 marksModerate
Write two short points about Textbook first.
Answer
1. Read the definitions, diagrams and solved examples in the NCERT textbook before practising extra questions.
2. Keep the NCERT wording and add one daily-life example from the same chapter.
Explanation
Two-mark answers work best as two numbered points. One definition plus one example is usually enough.
Meta
Class: Class 5 · Subject: EVS · Chapter: Clothes—How Things are Made · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
FAQs
Are these official CBSE board questions?
No. They are original practice questions aligned to NCERT topics used in CBSE classrooms. Official sample papers are published on cbseacademic.nic.in.
Will these questions appear in the board exam?
Nobody can promise a question. Use them for revision of frequently tested concepts and exam-style practice.
Is the chapter list the latest NCERT list?
Yes, the catalog follows current NCERT textbooks used in CBSE schools (including new middle-stage books such as Ganita Prakash and Curiosity). Always match the book issued by your school.
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