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Kerala Syllabus 5th Standard Social Science Model Question Paper Set 1
Time: 2 1/4 hours
Total Score: 40
Instructions:
- 15 minutes is allotted as cool-off time to read and understand the questions and plan answers.
- You must answer all the 6 questions and answer all the sub questions.
The first question has two parts 1 (A) and 1 (B). Attend either 1 (A) OR 1 (B) completely. 1. (A)
Question 1.
A. Planets are celestial bodies that rotate themselves and revolve around the Sun.
a) Match the planets to their characteristics.
| Planets | Features |
| Earth | Closest to the sun |
| Mercury | The only planet in which life exists |
| Neptune | The coldest planet |
| Uranus | The planet that is farther from the sun |
Answer:
| Planets | Features |
| Earth | Closest to the sun |
| Mercury | The only planet in which life exists |
| Neptune | The coldest planet |
| Uranus | The planet that is farther from the sun |
b) Which is the smallest planet?
Answer:
Mercury
OR
(B) Our constitution guarantees certain rights to children for their safety.
a) Define Pocso Act.
Answer:
POCSO Act (Protection of Children from Sexual Offenses Act, 2012) is a law that has been enacted to protect children from sexual assault regardless of gender.
b) Match the Following.
| Prohibition of Child Labour Act | 2015 |
| Right to Education Act | 2012 |
| The Juvenile Justice Act | 1986 |
| POCSO Act | 2009 |
Answer:
| Prohibition of Child Labour Act | 1986 |
| Right to Education Act | 2009 |
| The Juvenile Justice Act | 2015 |
| POCSO Act | 2012 |
Question. 2.
Several schemes and programmes are being implemented by the central and state governments and the local self-governments for poverty alleviation and to reduce social inequality.
a) Complete the table given below.
| Projects | Beneficiaries | Features |
| Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme | Those who have completed 18 years of age in the rural area. | (i) _____ |
| Life Mission | (ii) _____ | Provide house |
| (iii) _____ | Children in the Scheduled Castes category | It provides better learning resources, ensuring that all students, especially in rural areas, have access to quality education. |
| Theeramaithri | (iv) _____ | Economic and social uplift of fisherwomen. |
| Kaivalya | Differently abled persons between the ages of 21 and 55 years | (v) _____ |
Answer:
i. Each family is provided with a maximum of 100 days of employment in a financial year.
ii. Low-income families, Homeless people, and people living in poor housing, iii Vidhyavahini
iv. Fisherwomen
v. Equality of opportunity
Question 3.
Laws are essential to ensure a better life and protection for every individual in the society.
a) What is Law?
Answer:
- Law is the accepted set of rules and regulations for the existence and smooth functioning of the society.
- Laws are essential to ensure a better life and protection for every individual in the society,
b) Write the major sources of law.
Answer:
• Health advice
• Legislature
• Court
• Social norms
• Strong public opinion
• Legal advice
Question 4.
The physiography of Kerala consists of diverse geographical features like hills, beaches, water bodies, etc.
a) Explain the three physiographical divisions of Kerala.
Answer:
a) Highland: It is a physiographical section that is located about 75 meters above sea level and includes hills,
mountains, and peaks. Highland is a region that receives heavy rainfall and is generally full of greenery. All the 44 rivers of Kerala originate from the Highlands.
Midland: It is a physiographic division located between the highlands and the coastal region. The altitude of this area ranges from 7.5 meters to 75 meters above sea level. The midland is characterised by hillocks, valleys, and river banks.
Coastal areas: This is a landscape that is adjacent to the Lakshadweep Sea. Located close to the coastal region, this area has an altitude of up to 7.5 meters above sea level.
b) Explain the monsoon season in Kerala.
Answer:
Monsoons are winds that change the direction in accordance with seasonal changes. The southwest monsoon winds normally blow from June to September in the northern part of the equator in the Indian Ocean. They move towards inland from the southwest direction. As they blow from the sea, they are moist. These winds which enter the land are blocked by the Western Ghats. As a result, the western coasts, including Kerala, receive high rainfall. This is the southwest monsoon. In Kerala, this monsoon season is known as ‘Kalavarsham’. During the months of October and November,the monsoon winds blow in the opposite direction from the northeast. These winds are known as the northeast monsoon winds. Since a part of these winds passes over the Bay of Bengal, it becomes moisture-laden and causes rain in many parts of the southern states of India. This monsoon season is known as ‘Thulavarsham’ in Kerala.
Question 5 has two parts 5 (A), 5 (B), Attend either 5 (A), 5 (B) completely.
Question 5
(A) Communication is the transfer of information from one place or one person to another place/person.
a) Distinguish between Interpersonal communication and Mass communication, including examples.
Answer:
| Interpersonal communication | Mass communication |
| It is the exchange of messages or ideas from one person to another. | It is the delivery of a message or idea to a large chunk of people. |
| Examples: Inland, Telegraph, E-mail | Examples: Newspapers, Radio, Seminar |
b) What invention made the transmission of news and messages easier, and who invented it?
Answer:
The invention of the printing press made the transmission of news and messages easier. It was invented by the Chinese and later improved by Gutenberg with the iron printing press.
OR
(B) With the seasonal changes,’there are changes in the atmosphere and nature.
a) What is the difference between the weather and Climate?
Answer:
Weather: It is the atmospheric condition experienced at a certain time in an area.
Climate: It is the average daily weather conditions experienced in an area over a long period.
b) Complete the table below based on the two main motions of the Earth- rotation and revolution.
| Rotation | Revolution |
| • Earth spins on its axis | • ______ |
| • ______ | • Seasons occur |
Answer:
| Rotation | Revolution |
| • Earth spins on its axis | • Earth mvoes around the Sun on a fixed orbit |
| • Night and day feel alternately | • Seasons occur |
c) How much time does it take for the Earth to complete a rotation?
Answer:
The Earth takes 23 hours 56 minutes 4 seconds to complete one rotation. This is calculated as a day.
Question 6.
a) The history of cloth manufacturing is given below. Arrange them according to the stages of its development.
Answer:
- Made cloths from natural materials
- Various fibres were used to make long yarns
- The invention of weaving tools
- The invention of weaving machine.
b) Find the correct statements from the following, regarding the history of cloth manufacturing.
1. Rayon is the natural fibre used for clothing.
2. Indians travelled to different parts of the world in search of markets to sell their surplus textiles.
3. Artificial dyes were used to colour clothes.
4. The invention of spinning jenny brought major changes in the field of textile production
Answer:
(iii) 3 and 4 are correct