DAV PUBLIC SCHOOLS, ODISHA, ZONE – II

WORKSHEET

STD – V

SOCIAL SCIENCE

(BASED ON THE TEXT BOOK –WE AND OUR WORLD)

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 CHAPTER – I
WORK SHEET – I
(IMPORTANCE OF FAMILY)
Sub – Social Science Time – 40mins
Class – V F.M - 10

Name of the student _____________________________________________ Sec ____________________

R.N. _______________ Signature of Examiner _______________________Mark obtained ____________

Q.1) Fill in the blanks . (1x3=3)

a. ________is the greatest gift of nature.

b. _________________ and _________________ are an excellent way of

teaching of values.

c. We should utilize our time and __________________ in improving ourselves.

Q.2) Tick ( √ ) the correct option. ( 1x2=2 )

i. The bond among family members deepen by __________ .

a) Criticism b) Conversation c) Complains

ii. Langer is a ______________ .

a) Community feast b) Community meeting c) Community dance

3. Write two qualities that you admire your family members for . (2)

4. Mention two things that a child can learn in a family. (2)

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 CHAPTER – I
WORK SHEET – II
(IMPORTANCE OF FAMILY)
Sub – Social Science Time – 40mins
Class – V F.M - 10

Name of the student _____________________________________________ Sec ____________________

R.N. _______________ Signature of Examiner _______________________Mark obtained ____________

1. Answer in one word: (1X2=2)

(a) In a family, who takes care of the children with a lot of love and affection?

______________________________________________________________

(b) The activities that occur regularly and hold a special meaning for that

family._____________

2. State True / False - (3)

a. Every member of the family has same responsibilities. ( )

b. We should admire the family members for their qualities. ( )

c .Care and appreciation are real strengths of a family . ( )

3. What is important for building a strong family? (2)

4. “The family systems work like a chain”. Explain it with an example. (3)

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 CHAPTER – II
WORK SHEET – I
(HUMAN MIGRATION)
Sub – Social Science Time – 40 mins
Class – V F.M - 10

Name of the student _____________________________________________ Sec ____________________

R.N. _______________ Signature of Examiner _______________________Mark obtained ____________

1. Tick( √ ) the correct option: ( 1x2=2 )

i) Ancient people practiced ________.

a) Shifting agriculture b) Commercial agriculture c) Intensive agriculture

ii) Forced migration takes place due to ________________.

a) Unemployment b) Loneliness c) Natural disasters

2. Write true or false: (3)

i) Migration brings only miseries. ( )

ii) Nomads keep moving from one place to another. ( )

iii) Animals do not follow a map or GPS. ( )

3. “Migration is like a chain”. Explain with one example. (2)

4 .List the main reasons responsible for migration. (3)

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 CHAPTER – II
WORK SHEET – II
(HUMAN MIGRATION)
Sub – Social Science Time – 40mins
Class – V F.M - 10

Name of the student _____________________________________________ Sec ____________________

R.N. _______________ Signature of Examiner _______________________Mark obtained ____________

1. Fill in the blanks : (1X2 = 2)

i. Sometimes people are forced to migrate due to _________ disasters.

ii. Animals migrate with change in ______________.

2. State true /false: (2)

i. Voluntary Migration is when people move to another place on their own choice. ( )

ii. The extra labour during the sowing and harvesting season is known as seasonal
employment. ( )

3. Name the river which caused floods in Kashmir in the year 2014. (1)

4. When did the ancient man start living a settled life? (2)

5. Why do animals migrate? How do they know which direction to follow? (3)

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 CHAPTER – III
WORK SHEET – I
(VARIATION IN SHELTERS)
Sub – Social Science Time – 40mins
Class – V F.M - 10

Name of the student _____________________________________________ Sec ____________________

R.N. _______________ Signature of Examiner _______________________Mark obtained ____________

1. Fill in the blanks: (2)

i. Bhimbetka rock shelters are in ______________.

ii. Houses with __________________ roofs are found in Srinagar and Shimla.

iii. A neighborhoods police station provides help and _________________.

2. Write name of the areas in which following types houses are founded: (2)

a) The houses with thick walls and flat roofs. ______________.

b) The houses made up of bamboo, wood and coconut shafts. _____________ .

3. What do the paintings of ancient stone rocks shelters throw light on? (2)

4. Why did the early man choose to live close to water bodies? (2)

5. What does community living teach us? (2)

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 CHAPTER – III
WORKSHEET – II
(VARIATION IN SHELTERS)
Sub – Social Science Time – 40mins
Class – V F.M - 10

Name of the student _____________________________________________ Sec ____________________

R.N. _______________ Signature of Examiner _______________________Mark obtained ____________

1. Tick the correct option: (2)

i. The Bhimbetka rock shelters had paintings. _________

a) 300 b) 400 c) 500

ii. Huts of early man built with _________________

a) branches and leaves of trees b) leaves and mud c) Both of them

2. Write True / False: (2)

i . Stilt houses are made of cement and bricks. ( )

ii. High-rise apartments are seen in cites. ( )

3. Why are stilt houses built in areas where floods are common? (2)

4. Why do we live in a society? (2)

5. Why is it important to be friendly with one’s neighbors? (2)

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 CHAPTER – IV
WORK SHEET – I
(SENSITIVITY TOWARDS OTHERS)
Sub – Social Science Time – 40mins
Class – V F.M - 10

Name of the student _____________________________________________ Sec ____________________

R.N. _______________ Signature of Examiner _______________________Mark obtained ____________

Q.1) Tick ( √ ) the correct option. (2)

i. Young Saloni is a special child who shows great interest in ______________ .

a) painting b ) music c) both of them

ii. Disabled does not mean ____________________

a) unequal b) unworthy c) unable

2 .Encircle the odd one: (2)

a ) teachers; parents; books; students

3 . Who was the first deaf blind person to get a Bachelor of Arts degree? (1)

4. Who founded the Bachpan Bachao Andolan and when ? (1)

5 . Name one thing that is essential for Physically Challenged children. (1)

6. What do physically challenged children need to excel in life? (3)

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 CHAPTER – IV
WORK SHEET – II
(SENSITIVITY TOWARDS OTHERS)
Sub – Social Science Time – 40mins
Class – V F.M - 10

Name of the student _____________________________________________ Sec ____________________

R.N. _______________ Signature of Examiner _______________________Mark obtained ____________

1 . Fill in the blanks : (2)

i. Physically Challenged children should be given ____________________ education.

ii. The socially deprived children spend their lives on the streets or in th__________________.

2 . State whether True / False: ( 2)

a. School has no role in the life of special children . ( )

b. Socially deprived children are not the responsibility of the society. ( )

3. Who guides the families of special children? (1.5)

4. Which children are deprived of the right to live a decent life. (1.5)

5. How do the physically challenged children benefit from going to a normal school? (3)

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 CHAPTER – V
WORK SHEET – I
(COMMUNITY SERVICES)
Sub – Social Science Time – 40mins
Class –V F.M - 10

Name of the student _____________________________________________ Sec ____________________

R.N. _______________ Signature of Examiner _______________________Mark obtained ____________

1. Tick the correct option : (3)

i . In olden times most travellers were _______________ .

a. pilgrims b. merchants c. both of them

ii. Chipko movement was lunched to save ________________ .

a. wild life b. trees c. underprivileged children

iii. Van Mahotsava is celebrated in the first week of __________________ .

a . June b. July c. August

2 . Match the following : (4)

A B

Step wells Punjab

Surajkund Gujarat

Dohara Sarai Karnataka

Sisandra Haryana

3 . Who looks after the community services in modern times ? (1)

4. Write two advantages of Step wells . (2)

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 CHAPTER – V
WORK SHEET – II
(COMMUNITY SERVICES )
Sub – Social Science Time – 40mins
Class – V F.M - 10

Name of the student _____________________________________________ Sec ____________________

R.N. _______________ Signature of Examiner _______________________Mark obtained ____________

1. Which is known as Water Temples of India ? (1)

2. Which looks like a saucer with a cup at the center ? (1)

3. What is the technique of collecting , storing and using rain water known as? (1)

4. What do you mean by Sisandra? (2)

5. Define step wells. What purpose did they serve? (2)

6. Write few lines about water harvesting and its purpose. (3)

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 CHAPTER – VI
WORK SHEET – I
(LEISURE TIME)
Sub – Social Science Time – 40mins
Class – V F.M - 10

Name of the student _____________________________________________ Sec ____________________

R.N. _______________ Signature of Examiner _______________________Mark obtained ____________

1 .Tick the correct option: (2)

1. Yoga helps us to lead –

2. Asanas stand for _________________

a) Positive b ) Mudras c) Postures

2. Match the following: (4)

A B

1. Adu – Huli Aata (i) Tamil Nadu

3 . Name two games that man played in earlier times for recreation. ( 2)

4. Which exercise affects your breathing the most? Why? (2)

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 CHAPTER – VI
WORK SHEET – II
(LEISURE TIME)
Sub – Social Science Time – 40mins
Class – V F.M - 10

Name of the student _____________________________________________ Sec ____________________

R.N. _______________ Signature of Examiner _______________________Mark obtained ____________

1. Tick the correct option : (2)

i. All boardgames teach _________________ .

a . Patience b. Concentraion c. both of them

ii. Snake Boat Race of Kerala is held during ______________ .

a. Pongal b. Onam c. Baisakhi

2. Fill in the blanks: (2 )

a) Jaspal Rana is a famous _________________ person .

b) ________________ creates awareness about the challenges faced by our society.

3. What is leisure time? Give some traditional leisure time activities. (2)

4. Write two benefits of Pranayam . (2)

5. Mention some qualities of a sports person. (2)

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 CHAPTER – VII
WORK SHEET – I
(CHANGING TRENDS IN OCCUPATIONS)
Sub – Social Science Time – 40mins
Class – V F.M - 10

Name of the student _____________________________________________ Sec ____________________

R.N. _______________ Signature of Examiner _______________________Mark obtained ____________

1. Fill in the blanks: (2)

i. A ________________ requires skill to stitch garments .

ii .Green Revolution increased __________________ production .

2. State True / False : (2)

i. Earlier India was a milk deficient country . ( )

ii. Many farmers gave up farming due to low returns . ( )

3. Tick the correct option : (2)

i. One of the following is an agricultural activity ____________________

a .animal husbandry b. blacksmith c. farming

ii. Manual work is done with –

a) mind (b) hands (c) both

4 . Give one reason which forced many villagers to migrate to cities and towns. (2)

5 . ‘Dr. Varghese Kurien created a national milk grid.’ Explain it. (2)

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 CHAPTER – VII
WORK SHEET – II
(CHANGING TRENDS IN OCCUPATIONS)
Sub – Social Science Time – 40mins
Class – V F.M - 10

Name of the student _____________________________________________ Sec ____________________

R.N. _______________ Signature of Examiner _______________________Mark obtained ____________

1. Fill in the blanks : (2)

i In olden times most Indian villagers were ________

ii. The use of __________ in agriculture brought a great change in occupation.

2. State True or False: (2)

i.The farmers provide grain, vegetables and fruits.

ii.All types of works are not necessary in a society.

3. Tick the correct option : ` (2)

i. Tailors are---

a) Skilled workers b)Unskilled workers c) Semi-skilled workers

ii. An important aspect of changing trends in occupation is _________

a ) participation of women ,b ) Gender discrimination , c) Industrialisation .

4. Give one reason of low production of milk . ( 2)

5. What is dignity of labour ? Explain with suitable example . (2)

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 CHAPTER – VIII
WORK SHEET – I
(RESPECTING REGIONAL DIFFERENCES)
Sub – Social Science Time – 40mins
Class – V F.M - 10

Name of the student _____________________________________________ Sec ____________________

R.N. _______________ Signature of Examiner _______________________Mark obtained ____________

1 .Fill in the blanks : (3)

i. In Andaman and Nicobar Islands ____________ islands are inhabited by the people.

ii.The Ossuary feast is known as _____________ .

iii . _______________ is a favourite destination for Indian and foreign tourists .

2 . Match the following : (3)

A B

Almonds Udaipur

Dal-bati Churma Kashmir

Animism Rajasthanis dish

Lake Palace Religion of Islanders

3. Name the following :

(1) The religion of the inhabitants of Andaman and Nicobar Islands – (1)

4. Describe the dance and music of the Islanders . (3)

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 CHAPTER – VIII
WORK SHEET – II
(RESPECTING REGIONAL DIFFERENCES )
Sub – Social Science Time – 40mins
Class – V F.M - 10

Name of the student _____________________________________________ Sec ____________________

R.N. _______________ Signature of Examiner _______________________Mark obtained ____________

1.Tick the correct option : (2)

i .The number of tribal groups living in Andaman and Nicobar Islands is ______________.

a. 6 b. 7 c. 8

ii. Bhats of Rajasthan are famous ___________ .

a. Dancer b. Musician c. Painters

2 .Write True / False : (2)

a.The art of tie and die is famous in Rajastan. ( )

b. Hawa Mahal is located in Udaipur . ( )

3. Mention the main crops and spices grown in Andaman and Nicobar Islands . (3)

4. What type of the life did the migrant villagers lead in the cities and towns ? (3)

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 CHAPTER – IX
WORK SHEET – I
(EXPLORING INDIA)
Sub – Social Science Time – 40mins
Class – V F.M - 10

Name of the student _____________________________________________ Sec ____________________

R.N. _______________ Signature of Examiner _______________________Mark obtained ____________

1. Fill in the blanks : (3)

i . Delhi –Agra –Jaipur is popularly known as the _______________ .

ii. _______________ is known as the jewel of India .

iii. The Mysore Palace was the residence of the ________________ Rulers.

2 .Answer the following in one word : (3)

(i) A super luxury train that runs between Delhi – Agra – Jaipur ---

(ii) The ancient name of the city of Mysore ---

3. Write two importance of Loktak Lake . (2)

4. Why should one visit Manipur ? Give three reasons. (2)

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 CHAPTER – IX
WORK SHEET – II
(EXPLORING INDIA)
Sub – Social Science Time – 40mins
Class – V F.M - 10

Name of the student _____________________________________________ Sec ____________________

R.N. _______________ Signature of Examiner _______________________Mark obtained ____________

1. Choose the correct option : (3)

i. The tomb of Sheikh Salim Chisti is at _______ .

a ) Delhi b) Fatehpur Sikri c) Agra

ii.The capital of Manipur is _________________

a) kohima b) Dispur c) Imphal

iii. The tomb of Sheikh Salim Chist is at

(a) Jodhpur (b) Fatehpur Sikri (c) Delhi

2. State True / False : (3)

i. The capital of Karnataka is Mysore . ( )

ii. Keibul Lamjao National Park is 53 km. from Imphal . ( )

iii. Agra Fort was completed by Akbar. ( )

3. Write three sentences about Keibul Lamjao National Park . (2)

4 . Write two features of Shree Govindajee Temple . (2)

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 CHAPTER – X
WORK SHEET – I
(MAPPING INDIA)
Sub – Social Science Time – 40mins
Class – V F.M - 10

Name of the student _____________________________________________ Sec ____________________

R.N. _______________ Signature of Examiner _______________________Mark obtained ____________

1.Tick the correct option : (3)

i. Ferdinand Magellan and his crew began a voyage from Spain in __________.

a.1516 b. 1518 c. 1519

ii.The lines of Longitude run from ____________.

a. West to East b . North to South c. East to West

iii. The time earth takes to complete one revolution is ___________.

a. 366 days b.365 ½ days c. 365 ¼ days

2. Fill in the blanks : (3)

i . A network of latitudes and longitudes is called a ______________ .

ii. The direction of Utter Pradesh from Delhi is ______________.

iii. ______________ maps focus on particular information roads , population, parks etc.

3.Mention two features of latitudes . Name one important latitude . (2)

4. Mention two uses of a Globe . (2)

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 CHAPTER – X
WORK SHEET – II
(MAPPING INDIA )
Sub – Social Science Time – 40mins
Class – V F.M - 10

Name of the student _____________________________________________ Sec ____________________

R.N. _______________ Signature of Examiner _______________________Mark obtained ____________

1.Write two name of the following : (3)

i.Two directions _________________ , __________________

ii. Two maps __________________ , __________________

iii. Two components of a map __________________ ,___________________

2.State True / False : (2)

i. The earth does not have any corners or edges. ( )

ii. The earth moves on its axis from east to west. ( )

3.Explain two uses of symbols on a map. (2)

4. What do you mean by conventional symbols? How are they useful? (3)

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 CHAPTER – XI
WORK SHEET – I
(TRANSPORT IN MODERN TIMES)
Sub – Social Science Time – 40mins
Class – V F.M - 10

Name of the student _____________________________________________ Sec ____________________

R.N. _______________ Signature of Examiner _______________________Mark obtained ____________

1. Tick the correct option: (2)

i. Earlier pipelines were used for the transportation of ____________

a. water b. gas c. coal

ii. The first train steamed off on _____________

a.1852 b. 1853 c.1854

2. Fill in the blanks : (3)

i. The village roads link the ____________ with the towns .

ii. _____________ monorail is the first monorail in India.

iii.The _______________ made the first successful flight of an aeroplane .

3. Write any two uses of modern means of transport. (2)

4. What different purposes are helicopters used for? (3)

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 CHAPTER – XI
WORK SHEET – II
(TRANSPORT IN MODERN TIMES)
Sub – Social Science Time – 40mins
Class – V F.M - 10

Name of the student _____________________________________________ Sec ____________________

R.N. _______________ Signature of Examiner _______________________Mark obtained ____________

1.Tick the correct option : (3)

i.The number of major seaports in India _______________ .

a. 10 b. 11 c. 12

ii.Fossil fuels are found in the form of ______________ .

a. oil b. coal c. both

iii.One of the following non-renewable source of energy _______________ .

a. Natural gas b.petrol c .wind energy

2 .State True / False : (2)

i. Transport system is an indicator of the development of a country. ( )

ii. We must not use CNG it increases pollution . ( )

3. Write two advantages of waterways. (2)

4. Explain the merits of pipelines. (3)

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 CHAPTER – XII
WORK SHEET – I
(COMMUNICATION IN MODERN TIMES)
Sub – Social Science Time – 40mins
Class – V F.M - 10

Name of the student _____________________________________________ Sec ____________________

R.N. _______________ Signature of Examiner _______________________Mark obtained ____________

1.Fill in the blanks : (3)

i. E-mail is the most popular way of personal or business ________________.

ii. Moon Orbit Mission( MOM ) was India ‘s first _____________ to receive signals

and information.

iii. Telephone is a wonderful way of two way ________________.

2. State True / False of the following statements: (3)

i. The modern means of communication have developed the social skills of people. ( )

ii. Tele conferencing and Video conferencing are arranged through satellite. ( )

iii.SMS stands for Skype Messaging Service. ( )

3. How are both tele-conferencing and video conferencing useful? (2)

4. Write any two benefits of a mobile phone. (2)

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 CHAPTER – XII
WORK SHEET – II
(COMMUNICATION IN MODERN TIMES)
Sub – Social Science Time – 40mins
Class – V F.M - 10

Name of the student _____________________________________________ Sec ____________________

R.N. _______________ Signature of Examiner _______________________Mark obtained ____________

1. Tick the correct option : (3)

i. In earlier times messages were delivered by _______________ .

a. Horse rider b. Pigeon c. Both of them

ii. The most popular method of communication is _________________ .

a . Telephone b. Internet c. Letter

iii. Video –Conferencing is perfect for _____________ .

a. Staff meeting b . Demonstration c. Both

2 . What were the different means that ancient people communicated their thought

or ideas with each other ? (2)

3. which is your favourite means of communication ? Why ? (2)

4. Write any three disadvantages of the Modern means of communication . (3)

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 CHAPTER – XIII
WORK SHEET – I
(INDIA’S NEIGHBOURS)
Sub – Social Science Time – 40mins
Class – V F.M - 10

Name of the student _____________________________________________ Sec ____________________

R.N. _______________ Signature of Examiner _______________________Mark obtained ____________

1.Tick the correct option : (3)

i. India shares boundaries with _____________.

a . 7 countries b .8 countries c.9 countries

ii. Which country is not a member of SSARC,but a neighbour of India ?

a. Nepal b . Sri Lanka c .Myanmar

iii. The traditional Nepali meal consists of daal , bhaat and _______.

a . Momos b . Tarkaari c . Noodles

2 .Fill in the blanks : (3)

i. Pakistan came into existence in the year _________ .

ii. The traditional dress worn in Ladakh and Bhutan is quite similar to the
______________ of China.

iii. Hindi and Sanskrit evolved from _____________ .

3. The country that lies in our north – west direction. (1)

4. what are the similarities between the food of India and Nepal ? (3)

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 CHAPTER – XIII
WORK SHEET –II
(INDIA’S NEIGHBOURS)
Sub – Social Science Time – 40mins
Class – V F.M - 10

Name of the student _____________________________________________ Sec ____________________

R.N. _______________ Signature of Examiner _______________________Mark obtained ____________

1.Name the following : (2)

i. The Island country which is our southern neighbour . __________________.

ii. The country which came into existence in 1947 with India ._______________.

2. Match the following : (4)

A B

Lungi-blouse Pakistani men

Kurta-Pyjama Modern dress

Salwar-Kameez South India

Jeans and T-shirt Bangladeshi men

3. Mention two difference between Hindi and Urdu (2)

4. What is SAARC ? (2)

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 TEN INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT INDIA

Fact 1: There are 17 major languages and 844 dialects spoken in India.

Fact 2: India was one of the richest countries on earth until the British invasion in the early
17th century.

Fact 3: India invented the number system.

Fact 4: Chess was invented in India.

Fact 5: India is the 6th largest country in the world, the largest democracy and one of the
oldest civilizations.

Fact 6: India has the most number of mosques. It has 300,000 mosques which is much more
than the Muslim world.

Fact 7: India is one of the largest exporters of computer software products.

Fact 8: Before 1986, India was the only place in the world where Diamonds could be found.

Fact 9: The biggest and the largest employer in the world is Indian railways employing over a
million people.

Fact 10: India has the most number of post offices in the world.

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