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CBSE Class 5 EVS Chapter-wise MCQs with Answers
Practise CBSE Class 5 EVS multiple-choice questions aligned to the CBSE Class 5 syllabus (NCERT-aligned). WeloScholars covers all 10 topics — including Water — The Essence of Life, Journey of a River, The Mystery of Food, Our School — A Happy Place — with curriculum-aligned MCQs, an AI tutor that explains every concept step by step, and analytics that show exactly where to focus next. Every question includes a clear explanation of the correct answer and why each distractor is wrong, building real conceptual understanding. Start free: no credit card needed, and your first practice session takes under a minute to set up.
All 10 CBSE Class 5 EVS topics
- Water — The Essence of LifeIdentify and name various sources of water (e.g., rivers, lakes, ponds, wells, handpumps, rain, groundwater, tap water) found i…
- Journey of a RiverIdentify the source of a river (e.g., snow-covered mountains, hills, springs).
- The Mystery of FoodIdentify common foods eaten in their daily meals and during festivals.
- Our School — A Happy PlaceAnalyze the diverse roles and responsibilities of various school personnel (e.g., teachers, principal, administrative staff, su…
- Our Vibrant CountryIdentify and describe major physical features of India (e.g., mountains, plains, deserts, coasts) using simple maps and pictures.
- Some Unique PlacesRecall the names of at least three unique places described in NCERT Grade 5 (e.g., Leh-Ladakh, Srinagar, Rajasthan desert).
- Energy — How Things WorkObserve and identify various sources that make things move, light up, or become hot in their daily environment (e.g., sun, wind…
- Clothes — How Things are MadeIdentify common natural fibres (e.g., cotton, wool, silk) and their sources (plants, animals).
- Rhythms of NatureIdentify the main seasons experienced in their region and describe how they vary across India.
- Earth — Our Shared HomeObserve and describe the variety of living (plants, animals, people) and non-living things (soil, water, air, sun) in their imm…
Try 5 CBSE Class 5 EVS practice questions with answers
A family visits a river in the mountains and later visits the same river in a flat city near factories. How does the river water change between these two places?
- A. It becomes slower, wider, and dirtier due to city waste.
- B. It stays exactly as clean because running water purifies itself fully.
- C. It dries up completely before reaching any city.
- D. It flows faster and becomes clearer in the city.
✅ Answer: A
In mountains, rivers flow fast and stay clear; in plains and cities, rivers widen, slow down, and collect waste. Students often mistakenly believe running river water is always clean or that rivers dry up naturally before cities.
Rohan forgot his closed tiffin box containing cooked dal and chapatis inside his school bag for four days during warm weather. When he finally opened it, the dal smelled sour and had bubbles on the surface. What is the most appropriate action for Rohan to take, and why?
- A. Boil the dal thoroughly so it becomes completely fresh and safe to eat again.
- B. Eat only the chapatis because cooked food never spoils once kept closed.
- C. Add extra salt and spices to mask the sour smell before eating it.
- D. Do not eat the dal because the bad smell and bubbles show it has spoiled.
✅ Answer: D
A sour smell and bubbles are clear signs that the cooked food has spoiled, making it unsafe to consume. Students often hold the misconception that cooked food never spoils or that reheating spoiled food makes it safe again.
What is the traditional Indian rain-fed water harvesting structure called that is built with stairs leading down to the water level?
- A. Johad
- B. Tube-well
- C. Matka
- D. Baoli
✅ Answer: D
A baoli (stepwell) is a traditional water structure with steps leading down to the water. A johad is a small earthen check dam, a matka is a clay pot for cooling water, and a tube-well is a modern drilled well.
Rohan observed a river at two different places during a family trip. At Place 1, the river was narrow, cold, flowing swiftly over rocks, and very clear. At Place 2, the river was wide, muddy, and moving slowly. Which statement best explains his observations?
- A. Place 1 only has water during the monsoon while Place 2 flows all year.
- B. Place 1 is near the river's source in the mountains and Place 2 is in the plains.
- C. Place 1 is near a large city and Place 2 is high up in the mountains.
- D. Place 1 was built by humans as a canal and Place 2 is an ocean.
✅ Answer: B
In mountains near its source, a river is steep, fast, narrow, and clear, while in the plains it becomes wider, slower, and carries soil or waste. A common misconception is that rivers start out large and muddy or only flow during monsoons.
Which traditional Indian water structure has steps built into the walls allowing people to go down to reach the water level?
- A. Check dam
- B. Matka
- C. Stepwell (Baoli)
- D. Borewell
✅ Answer: C
A stepwell (baoli) is a traditional Indian structure with steps leading down to underground water. A matka is an earthen storage pot, a borewell uses pipes and mechanical pumps, and a check dam is a small barrier across a stream.
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All 10 topics in the CBSE Class 5 EVS curriculum, each with its own question pool, learning objectives and AI tutor support.
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