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Kerala Syllabus 5th Standard Social Science Model Question Paper Set 5
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) The government implements various schemes to protect and maintain the existing water sources,
a) Find out the proj ects by analysing the given obj ectives.
| Project | Objectives |
| Ini Njan Ozhukatte | This project is focused on protecting Kerala’s rivers and water distribution systems. It aims to promote the rejuvenation of water sources, river basin cleaning, and rainwater harvesting. |
| (i) | A project aimed at promoting cleanliness and environmental conservation. It emphasizes the importance of waste management, preventing the pollution of water sources, and ensuring the prevention of drought. |
| (ii) | The goal of this project is to improve the water quality in Kerala’s water sources, clean and rejuvenate rivers and dams, and ensure cleanliness in coastal areas. |
| (iii) | This mission aims to provide all rural households with piped drinking water by 2024. It also includes the conservation of water sources, safe drinking water distribution, and rainwater harvesting. |
Answer:
(i) Malinya Mukatham Navakeralam
(ii) Thelineerozhukum Navakeralam
(iii) Jal Jeevan Mission
b) What are the reasons for polluting water bodies?
Answer:
- Waste from industries
- Plastic waste
- Petroleum (oil) pollution
B) Various departments of the government, voluntary organisations, youth, traders and fishermen worked together to reduce the intensity of the natural calamity.
a) What Preparations can be made for the prevention and mitigation of disasters?
Answer:
| Preparations | ||
| Pre-Disaster Management measures | Rescue operations during disasters | Post-disaster rehabilitation |
| Anticipate certain disasters with the help of modem technology. | Ensure necessary measrues for the rescue operations. | Rehabilitate the disaster victims |
| In disaster-prone areas, issue warnings and take steps toe create awareness and evacuate people. | Set relief camps and plan for the provision of food, clothing, shelter, and medical care. | Take steps to manage situations of disasters in future. |
b) Define Natural Disasters.
Answer:
Natural disasters are natural phenomena that endanger life, property, and the environment.
Question 2.
Climate change affects all living things on the Earth in many ways. It also causes the extinction of many species.
a) What environmental actions can you take to mitigate climate change?
Answer:
- Reduce air pollution
- Prevent deforestation
- Reduce the use of plastic
- Increase the use of organic fertilisers
b) Complete the missed parts.
• Satellite of the Earth – ….(i)….
• Galaxy that includes the solar system – (ii)
• Centre of the solar system – (iii)
Answer:
i) Moon
ii) Milky
iii) Sun
Question 3.
All the laws that existed in the ancient society were formed from norms or practices.
a) Define Social norms.
Answer:
Social norms are the unwritten rules of beliefs, attitudes, and behaviours that are considered acceptable in a particular social organisation or culture.
b) Write any three laws to protect child rights.
Answer:
- Child Labour Prohibition Act, 1986
- Right ti Education Act, 2009
- Juvenile Justice Act, 2015
c) Find the correct statement about the Information Technology Act 2000 from the following.
1. It was implemented to ensure legal recognition and security for transactions involving information technology.
2. It provides strict punishment for those involved in cybercrimes.
3. It mainly deals with transport and communication laws.
4. It ensures environmental protection and sustainable development.
i. 1 and 2 are correct
ii. 2 and 3 are correct
iii. 3 and 4 are correct
iv. 1 and 3 are correct
Answer:
i) 1 and 2 are correct.
Question 4.
Stone was the material that influenced the life of early man the most.
a) For what purpose did the early man use the rough stone?
Answer:
- Used for grinding tasks
- Used for fire starting
- Cracking nuts and seeds
b) Complete the word web.
Answer:
- For cook food
- To Safeguard from animals
Question 5 has two parts 5(A), 5(B). Attend either 5(A), 5(B) completely.
Question 5.
(A) Employment is the main source of income for individuals,
a) Fill in the blanks.
| Self-Employment Schemes | Beneficiaries |
| Navajeevan Project | …. (i) …. |
| …….(ii) ….. | People with disabilities |
| Saranya | …. (iii)….. |
| …… (iv) …… | Provides financial aid to the dependents as well as victims of crime. |
Answer:
(i) Senior citizens
(ii) Kaivalya
(iii) Women
(iv) Jeevanam
b) Which of the following is not an example of non-agricultural employment?
i. Manufacturing clothes
ii. Construction
iii. Animal husbandry
iv. Banking
Answer:
iii) Animal husbandry
(B) An individual can earn income from many sources.
a) Write any three sources of income.
Answer:
- Bank Investment
- Business
- Assets
b) Differentiate between Personal income and Family income.
Answer:
- Personal income is the total income received by a person from various sources of income during a particular period.
- Family income is the income received by all the members of a family during a certain period.
Question 6.
a) Classify the given materials as natural and synthetic fibres.
Cotton, polyester, jute, Nylon, rayon, silk
Answer:
| Natural Fibre | Synthetic Fibre |
| • Cotton | • Polyester |
| • Jute | • Nylon |
| • Silk | • Rayon |
b) Differentiate between natural and synthetic fibres.
Answer:
Natural Fibres: Produced from animals and plants.
Synthetic Fibres: Produced from chemicals such as petroleum.