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CBSE · Class 5 · Science

Our Vibrant Country

Standard difficulty · 20 questions · 40 marks

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Section A — Choose the correct answer8 × 1 = 8 marks
1.
India's national animal is the:
  1. elephant
  2. peacock
  3. lion
  4. tiger
2.
Bhangra is a dance of:
  1. Punjab
  2. Andhra Pradesh
  3. Gujarat
  4. Maharashtra
3.
Which of these is India's national river?
  1. Narmada
  2. Kaveri
  3. Yamuna
  4. Ganga
4.
The monument on the back of the ₹500 note is:
  1. Hampi with its stone chariot
  2. Ellora Caves
  3. Red Fort
  4. Rani ki Vav
5.
Which of these is played by BLOWING into it?
  1. dhol
  2. tabla
  3. sarangi
  4. bansuri (flute)
6.
India became independent in 1947. How many years of independence will India complete in 2032?
  1. 85 years
  2. 132 years
  3. 82 years
  4. 86 years
7.
India's Constitution came into force on 26 January 1950. How many years after that is 26 January 2036?
  1. 36 years
  2. 89 years
  3. 86 years
  4. 87 years
8.
Riya has 2 notes of ₹200, 4 of ₹50 and 4 of ₹10. How much money does she have?
  1. ₹260
  2. ₹630
  3. ₹690
  4. ₹640
Section B — Short answer8 × 2 = 16 marks
9.
Name India's national animal, bird, tree and flower.
10.
Name the state of each dance: (a) Bihu (b) Mohiniyattam
11.
Name India's (a) national anthem (b) national song
12.
Which monument is on the back of (a) the ₹500 note (b) the ₹100 note?
13.
Is it "blown", played on "strings" or "beaten"? (a) tabla (b) dhol
14.
In a parade, a band marches in 14 rows with 12 players in each row. How many players are in the band?
15.
A tableau team has 3 dancers from each of 4 states. How many dancers are there? If 1 more state joins with the same number each, how many then?
16.
Aman had ₹820. He spent ₹110 on a small tabla at a fair. How much money is left?
Section C — Word problems4 × 4 = 16 marks
17.
Describe India's national flag. What does each part stand for?
18.
At a Republic Day parade, tableaux from 17 states each have 36 performers, and 15 tableaux from ministries each have 10. (a) How many performers are there? (b) What does a tableau show?
19.
Match each dance to its state, and name one more dance of India with its state: Bihu, Lavani, Manipuri.
20.
Name India's national flower, national aquatic animal and national bird. Why do you think we have national symbols?
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QAnswerWorking
1(d) tiger—
2(a) Punjab—
3(d) Ganga—
4(c) Red Fort—
5(d) bansuri (flute)—
6(a) 85 years2032 − 1947 = 85
7(c) 86 years2036 − 1950 = 86
8(d) ₹6402 × 200 + 4 × 50 + 4 × 10 = 640
9Tiger, peacock, banyan and lotus.—
10(a) Assam (b) Kerala—
11(a) Jana Gana Mana (b) Vande Mataram—
12(a) Red Fort (b) Rani ki Vav—
13(a) beaten (b) beaten—
14168 players14 × 12 = 168
1512 dancers; 15 dancers4 × 3 = 12; 5 × 3 = 15
16₹710820 − 110 = 710
17It has three equal bands: saffron at the top for courage and strength, white in the middle for peace and truth, and green at the bottom for growth. In the centre is a navy blue Ashoka Chakra with 24 spokes, standing for duty and progress.—
18(a) 762 performers (b) The culture, history, festivals or work of a state or department.17 × 36 + 15 × 10 = 612 + 150
19Bihu: Assam; Lavani: Maharashtra; Manipuri: Manipur; plus any other correct pair.—
20national flower: lotus; national aquatic animal: river dolphin; national bird: peacock. They stand for the country, give us a shared pride and identity, and remind us to protect our nature and heritage.—