Question Paper
Class / Subject: Class 5 (CBSE) · Environmental Studies
Chapter: Chapter 1 — Chapter 1: Water — The Essence of Life
Time Allowed: 32 minutes
Max Marks: 16
1. What percentage of our body is roughly made of water? [1]
(A) Mostly water
(B) Almost none
(C) Only 10%
(D) Only 5%
2. Why do plants need water? [1]
(A) For growth and photosynthesis
(B) No reason
(C) Only for colour
(D) Only for smell
3. What can water generate? [1]
(A) Hydroelectric power
(B) Only heat
(C) Only cold
(D) Nothing
4. Besides drinking, what else needs water? [1]
(A) Farming and industry
(B) Nothing else
(C) Only sports
(D) Only games
5. Why is protecting water sources crucial? [1]
(A) Water is essential for nearly all life processes
(B) No reason
(C) Water is unlimited
(D) It's not important
6. What happens if we don't drink enough water? [1]
(A) Our organs may not function properly
(B) Nothing happens
(C) We become stronger
(D) We need less water
7. What is one industrial use of water? [1]
(A) Generating hydroelectric power
(B) Only decoration
(C) Only sports
(D) Nothing
8. Why is water called essential for life? [1]
(A) Nearly all living things need it to survive
(B) It has no importance
(C) Only for drinking
(D) Only for cleaning
9. What does water scarcity mean? [1]
(A) Not having enough water to meet needs
(B) Having too much water
(C) No water problems exist
(D) Water is unlimited
10. What can cause water scarcity? [1]
(A) Overuse, pollution and population growth
(B) Nothing causes it
(C) Only rain causes it
(D) Only wind causes it
11. What might people in water-scarce regions do? [1]
(A) Travel long distances for water
(B) Ignore the problem
(C) Waste more water
(D) Nothing
12. What is a water conservation method? [1]
(A) Rainwater harvesting
(B) Wasting water
(C) Ignoring leaks
(D) Polluting water
13. What helps reduce water waste at home? [1]
(A) Water-efficient appliances
(B) Wasteful appliances
(C) Ignoring water use
(D) Nothing
14. What kind of action helps address water scarcity? [1]
(A) Both individual and community action
(B) Only individual action
(C) Only government action
(D) No action helps
15. What is an example of community-level water action? [1]
(A) Building better water infrastructure
(B) Ignoring water systems
(C) Wasting community water
(D) Nothing
16. Why is addressing water scarcity important? [1]
(A) Water is essential for everyone's survival
(B) No reason
(C) Water is unlimited
(D) It's not important