Kerala Syllabus Class 5 Social Science Model Question Paper Set 3

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Kerala Syllabus 5th Standard Social Science Model Question Paper Set 3

Time: 2 1/4 hours
Total Score: 40

Instructions:

  1. 15 minutes is allotted as cool-off time to read and understand the questions and plan answers.
  2. 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) Tropical deserts are landmasses with very different geological features from the polar regions,
a) Complete the chart by writing down the features of desert regions.
Kerala Syllabus Class 5 Social Science Model Question Paper Set 3 - 1
Answer:

  1. Sandstorms
  2. Wide sandy areas
  3. Less temperature
  4. Continuous drought

b) What human activities are causing climate change?
Answer:

  1. Emission of toxic gases from vehicles
  2. Deforestation
  3. Excessive use of plastics
  4. Application of chemical fertilisers in farms

OR
(B) Climate change is one of the most complex issues that is faced by the world today and the generations to come.
a) List some of the side effects of climate change.
Answer:

  1. Rising global temperatures
  2. The rise of sea level and the tsunami disaster
  3. Rainfall that is not seasonal, and fluctuating rainfall
  4. Drought
  5. Melting of polar ice

b) What are the main focus areas of the Haritha Keralam Mission?
Answer:
The Haritha Keralam Mission focuses on soil and water conservation, sanitation, waste management, and organic agriculture.

Kerala Syllabus Class 5 Social Science Model Question Paper Set 3

Question 2.
Many scholarships for students have been introduced for educational purposes.
a) What are the scholarships that students get for educational purposes?
Answer:

  1. Pre-Matric Scholarship
  2. Post-Metric Scholarship
  3. Merit Scholarship
  4. T.H. Muhammed Koya Scholarship

b) Explain the given schemes implemented by the government.
• Janani Janmaraksha
• Prathibhatheeram
• Gothrabandhu
Answer:
• Janani Janmaraksha : A scheme implemented by the Government of Kerala to provide nutrition to pregnant women and mothers who belong to tribal groups.

• Prathibhatheeram : A scheme implemented by the Government of Kerala for the educational advancement of children hailing from the coastal region.

• Gothrabandhu : A scheme by the Government of Kerala to appoint qualified persons from the tribal communities with ample knowledge of both tribal language and Malayalam as teachers in primary schools to achieve the objectives of solving the language issues of tribal students and to prevent dropouts.

Question 3.
Kerala is a land that receives a sufficient amount of rain.
a) What are the major monsoon seasons of Kerala?
Answer:
There are two main rainy seasons in Kerala.

  1. Southwest Monsoon or Kalavarsham
  2. Northeast Monsoon or Thulavarsham.

b) What are the ways to conserve the soil?
Answer:

  1. Stone wall fence
  2. Terrace farming
  3. Crop rotation
  4. Contour farming
  5. Strip cropping

Question 4.
Paintings on the walls of caves in ancient times are examples of communication during that era.
a) Complete the table.

The surface used to write The writing device
Stone (i) _____
(ii) _____ Metal stylus
Palm leaves (iii) _____

Answer:
i. Sharp Stone
ii. Copper Plate
iii. Stylus/Narayam

b) Write any two advanced communication systems that are used to take advantage of the potential of the Internet?
Answer:
• Video Conferencing
• E-Commerce

c) Find the correct statements from the following, regarding the development of writing.
1. The Sumerians were the first to develop writing.
2. Writing was developed about 5000 years ago.
3. The Chinese were the first to develop writing.
4. Writing was developed only 500 years ago.

i. 1 and 2 are correct
ii. 2 and 3 are correct
iii. 1 and 3 are correct
iv. 3 and 4 are correct
Answer:
i) I and 2 are correct

Question 5 has two parts 5 (A), 5 (B). Attend either 5 (A), 5 (B) completely.

Question 5.
(A) The 15th Election to the Kerala Legislative Assembly was held on April 6th, 2021.
a) Given below are the stages that must be followed during the election process. Write them in the correct order.
• Submission of nomination
• Counting of votes and declaration of results
• Issue of election notification
• Polling
• Appointment of Election Officers
• Withdrawal of nomination
• Scrutiny of nomination
• Election Campaign
Answer:

  1. Appointment of Election Officers
  2. Issue of election notification
  3. Submission of nomination
  4. Scrutiny of nomination
  5. Withdrawal of nomination
  6. Election Campaign
  7. Polling
  8. Counting of votes and declaration of results

b) Who is a voter?
Answer:
Any citizen attains the age of 18 years has the right to vote in elections, such persons are called Voters.

OR
(B)
The system in which the people themselves or their elected representatives make decisions on administrative matters is called Democracy.
a) Write the Characteristics of Democracy.
Answer:
The Supreme power belongs to the people

  1. Free and fair elections
  2. The rule of law ensures equality before law
  3. An Independent and Impartial Judiciary

b) How does direct democracy is differ from Indirect Democracy?
Answer:
Direct Democracy or Participatory Democracy is a form of government in which the people participate directly in the administrative affairs, whereas in indirect democracy, representatives are elected by the people to make decisions on their behalf.

c) Which day is observed as Legislative Assembly Day?
Answer:
27th April

Kerala Syllabus Class 5 Social Science Model Question Paper Set 3

Question 6.
a) Differentiate between Globe and Map.
Answer:

  1. A globe is a spherical model of the Earth.
  2. A Map is a symbolic representation of selected characteristics of a place, usually drawn on a flat surface.

b) What are the essential elements of a map?
Answer:

  1. Title
  2. Direction
  3. Index

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