IMPORTANT QUESTIONS OF ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES SUBJECT
1.Which one of the following is not the objective of teaching EVS at Primary level?
A. To cultivate healthy habits among childrenB. To make them understand simple maps and graphs
C. To develop creative skills in the child
D. To discourage children from connecting to the natural and social environment
2.Which of the following will develop in a child by studying science?
A. Scientific temper and logical thinkingB. General knowledge
C. Comprehension skills
D. Societal knowledge
3.Which one of the following is not a suitable activity at the primary stage to sensitize students to the concept of conservation of trees?
A. Organizing a slogan-writing competition on treesB. Encouraging every student to adopt a tree and look after it
C. Showing children storage of logs of wood
D. Organizing a poster-making competition on trees
4.Which of the statements below is not an example of the correlation of science and social science?
A. Impact of weather and climate on peopleB. Change in people’s lives due to scientific discoveries
C. Both of these
D. None of these
5. Sarita's teacher engages her in a number of group activities such as group discussions, group projects, etc. Which learning dimension is her teacher following?
A. Learning through recreationB. Language guided learning
C. Competition based learning
D. Learning as a social activity
6.In EVS themes have been proposed instead of topics in the syllabus. Why?
A. To enhance the environmental comprehension of the learners.B. For developing a connected and interrelated understanding of issues of the learners’ local environment.
C. Theme based EVS transaction is easy as compared to the topics.
D. For reducing chapters in EVS
7.The concept of ‘seed germination’ can be taught best by
A. Showing germinated seeds to the class and explaining the process of germinationB. Presenting the germination stages through drawings on the board
C. Asking the students to perform an activity to sow seeds, observe different stages and draw them
D. Showing photographs of seed germination
8.The skills required to read a map include___
A. Excellent drawing and painting skillsB. Ability to understand the relative position of places, distances and directions
C. Excellent communication skills to draw out the expressive ability
D. Ability to use calculations and sketch positions on a globe
9.Rashmi was taught the following steps (not in sequence) to be followed while preparing a question paper :
i. Writing the question
ii. Preparing the design
iii. Editing the question paper
iv. Preparing the blueprint
The correct sequence of steps to be followed is
B. ii, iv, i, iii
C. iv, i, ii, iii
D. i, ii, iv, iii
10.Nalini wants to introduce the topic of 'Animals-our Friends' to Class III students. In order to introduce the topic more interestingly, the best strategy would be
A. Use a chart showing pictures of different animals.B. Draw the pictures of different animals on the blackboard.
C. Show a video film on animals and their usefulness.
D. Ask the students to see pictures of animals.
###ANSWERS###
1. Ans. D. The objective of the teacher should be encouraging the children to connect with the natural and the socio-cultural environment. So, that they can develop social skills.
2. Ans. A. Study of science will help in developing the scientific attitude and logical thinking of a child.
3. Ans. C. All activities except “Showing children storage of logs of wood” make students aware about conservation of trees.
4. Ans. D. Both of the above statements are examples interdependence of science and social science reflecting the impact of science on society and environment for e.g. negative impact of the invention of modes of transport on the environment in form of pollution but positive change in people’s lives due to convenience.
5. Ans. D. “Learning as a social activity” which is followed by the teacher. An effective teaching-learning will happen in the class when a teacher helps or facilitates to link the knowledge a student has with the new concept to be taught. The objective behind this is to promote correlation and transfer of knowledge. By engaging the students in a group, help them to interact with other students which will develop their social skills. Therefore, the correct answer is D.
6. Ans. B. In teaching EVS at the primary stage, primary school curriculum works on integrated approach so it does not proceed with topics from different subjects but propose themes to develop a connected and inter-related understanding which is child-centred, create cognitive capacity and make the child curious about the social and natural environment, starting with family and moving on to wider spaces.
7. Ans. A. The concept of ‘seed germination’ can be taught best by asking the students to perform an activity to sow seeds, observe different stages and draw them.
8. Ans. B. Ability to understand the relative position of places, distances and directions is required to read a map. The map is also a visual aid in the teaching-learning process.
9. Ans. B. Only option B will explain the correct process to prepare a question paper.
10. Ans. C. Showing video film helps to create interest in the student, which helps them to learn the concept.
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