DAV CENTENARY PUBLIC SCHOOL, PASCHIM ENCLAVE,NEW DELHI-110087

SAMPLE PAPER ANNUAL EXAMINATION

CLASS V TERM -2
Time Allowed: 3 Hours ​ ​ ​ ​ ​
General Instructions :
i. Question paper comprises Six Sections – A, B, C, D, E and F. There are 34 questions in the
question paper. All questions are compulsory.
ii. Section A – Question No 1 to 16 are Very Short Objective Type Questions of 1 mark
each.
iii. Section B – Question No. 17 to 21 are Very Short Answer Type Questions, carrying
2marks each. Answer to each question should not exceed 40 words.
iv. Section C – Question No 22 to 25 are Short Answer Type Questions, carrying 3 marks
each. Answer to each question should not exceed 60 words
v. Section D – Question No. 26 to 29 are Long Answer Type Questions, carrying 5 marks
each. Answer to each question should not exceed 120 words.
vi. Section-E – Question No from 31 to 33 are Source based Questions and are of 4 marks
each.
vii. Section F – Question No. 34-35 are Map based, carrying 1 mark each.
viii. In addition to this, separate instructions are given with each section and question,
wherever necessary.
ix. Both the maps should be attached inside the answer booklet.
SECTION -A
Q1. Define Latitude.​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​
Q2. I divide the earth in the eastern Hemisphere and Western Hemisphere. Guess
Who am I ?​​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​
Q3. Complete the analogy
Kund: Saucer with a cup: : ____________: Tub-like structure​
Q4 Which of the following statement is INCORRECT about the transport system ​
(a) Roads encouraged National unity.
(b) Pipelines are used to transport semi-solid items.
(.c) Crude oil is supplied by trucks to the oil depots.
(d) The first train covered a distance of 38 kilometres.
Q5.Assertion(A): The Earth has two types of motions, namely rotation and revolution.

Reason(R): Rotation is the movement of the earth around the sun in a fixed path or orbit.
Revolution is the movement of the earth on its axis. ​ ​ ​ ​

(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.

(b) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.

(c) A is true but R is false.

(d) A is false but R is true

Q6. Atlas is a book of​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​

(a)​ Drawing
(b)​Sketches
(c)​ Braille
(d)​Maps
Q7.Assertion(A): We must preserve our rich and glorious heritage.
Reason(R): There are five types of Heritage.​ ​
(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.

(b) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A
(c) A is true but R is false.
(d) A is false but R is true.
Q8. State the name of the ruler who built Vrindavan Garden.
Q9. These tribal people adorn their bodies using necklaces made up of shells and barks of
the trees :- ​ ​ ​ ​
a ) Sentinelese
b) Jarawas
c) Andamanese
d) Onges
Q10. Match the following and choose the correct option given. ​ ​ ​

1 Karen language i) Water Harvesting

 2 Step wells ii) Keibul Lamjao Park

3 Floating weeds iii) Backwater

4 Inland iv ) Burmese Script

a) 1-(iii) 2-(ii) 3-(i) 4-(iv)

b) 1-(iv) 2-(i) 3-(ii) 4-(iii)
c) 1-(ii) 2-(iii) 3-(iv) 4-(i)
d) 1-(iii) 2- (iv) 3-(ii) 4-(i)
Q11.Give reason why transport are known as the lifeline of a country's economy?
Q12. Man is called a ________________ and cannot live without a community.​ ​
Q13. In Voluntary Migration, people move to another place due to​ ​ ​
a.​ Demolition of building
b.​ Natural disaster
c.​ Own Choice
d.​ Man-made disasters
Q14. Assess the significance of the India's policy of maintaining peace and identify the most
appropriate statement:​ ​ ​

a)​ India never attacked any country and maintained friendly relations with our
neighbours.
b)​ People use common language within their countries.
c)​ People in India aren't free to propagate their religious beliefs.
d)​ A policy of peace and harmony leads to better relations.

Q15. Most ________________ were constructed in the olden times that were utilised as the
resting house. ​ ​ ​

Q16. State whether given statements are true/false. If not true, then correct the statement.

The readers use a variety of expressions, voice modulations and themes to make stories
interesting. ​ ​ ​
 Section B

Q17. Breathing plays an important role in improving our physical and mental health. Explain.

Q18. State any two characteristic features of trees that are important to us.​

Q19. Mention the community services of people provided during modern times.
Q20. Elucidate about the importance of outdoor games over indoor games.
​ ​ ​
Q21. Give reasons that make India a favourite destination for tourists?
Q22. Mention the three important features of Fatehpur Sikri. ​
Q23. Describe the colourful dresses, Dance and Music of Rajasthan.
Q24. What do you mean by water harvesting? Enlist it's advantages.​ ​
Q25. How can renewable sources of energy help in reducing pressure on petrol and diesel?
Section C
Q26. Explain the two movements of the earth with the help of a diagram. ​
Q27. Distinguish between a globe and a map. Briefly describe which one amongst these two
is more preferable and why?
Q28. Highlight the similarities of dress between India and it's neighbours
Q29.’ Life in towns and cities is comparatively smooth and comfortable’ support the
statement with suitable any five arguments? ​ ​
Q30. Make a G.O depicting the various types of land transport. Analyse in which four ways
are railways better than roadways.​ ​ ​
Section D
Q31.Read the passage given below and answer the following questions: ​
Rotation is the movement of the earth on its axis. The movement of the earth around the
sun in a fixed path or orbit is called Revolution.The axis of the earth which is an imaginary
line, makes an angle of 66 1/2° with its orbital plane. The plane formed by the orbit is known
as the orbital plane. The earth receives light from the sun. Due to the spherical shape of the
earth, only half of it gets light from the sun at a time. The portion facing the sun experiences
day while the other half away from the sun experiences night. The circle that divides the day
from night on the globe is called the circle of illumination. This circle does not coincide with
the axis. The earth takes about 24 hours to complete one rotation around its axis. The period
of rotation is known as the earth day. This is the daily motion of the earth.
a.​ What is the angle of inclination of the Earth from the perpendicular?
b.​ Define an orbital plane.
c.​ Mention the movement of the earth on its axis.
d.​ Imagine what would happen if earth started spinning from east to west ?From
where the Sun will rise.
Q32. Read the passage given below and answer the following questions:
The Neighbourhood First Policy, a key component of India's foreign policy, focuses on
peaceful ties and collaborative synergetic co-development with its South Asian neighbours.
India's 'Neighborhood First' strategy focuses on developing mutually beneficial,
people-centred regional frameworks for peace and development.The concept of the
Neighbourhood First Policy came into being in 2008. It was conceived to bolster relations
with certain priority countries such as Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Maldives, Myanmar, Nepal,
Pakistan and Sri Lanka.
a.​ Name the neighbouring countries of India.
b.​ The concept of the Neighbourhood First policy came into existence in _________.
c.​ Analyse the motive of India's Neighbourhood First strategy.
Q33. Read the passage given below and answer the following questions:
The Andaman and Nicobar Islands is a union territory of India consisting of 571 islands, of
which 37 are inhabited, at the junction of the Bay of Bengal and the Andaman Sea.The
territory is about 150 km north of Aceh in Indonesia and separated
from Thailand and Myanmar by the Andaman Sea. It comprises two island groups,
the Andaman Islands and the Nicobar Islands, separated by the 150 km wide Ten Degree
Channel,, with the Andaman islands to the north of this latitude, and the Nicobar islands to
the south. The Andaman Sea lies to the east and the Bay of Bengal to the west. The island
chains are thought to be a submerged extension of the Arakan Mountains.
a.​ Name the capital of Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
b.​ The Andaman And Nicobar Islands are covered with two water bodies namely
___________ and _____________.
c.​ Why are Andaman and Nicobar Islands famous as Mini India?
 d.​ Why is it important to respect regional differences? Give a reason in support of your
answer.
Section- E
Q34. On an outline map of the world, locate and label the following: 2
a.​ Equator
b.​ Prime Meridian

Q35 On the political map of India, locate, label and colour the following: 3
a.​ Jewel of India.
b.​ Island Group of India located in Bay of Bengal
c.​ State where "Garden city of India" is located.