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1051.

Zarrin looked at the Moon from her window. It was shining brightly in the sky. Where does the light come from, which makes the Moon shine?

A.  The Moon gets its light from the Sun.
B.  The Moon has its own light.
C.  The Moon gets its light from satellite.
D.  The Moon gets its light from the Earth.
Answer» B.  The Moon has its own light.
1052.

The day and night are caused due to ________ of Earth on its ______.

A.  Revolution, Axis        
B.  Rotation, Axis
C.         Revolution, Orbit      
D.  Rotation, Orbit
Answer» C.         Revolution, Orbit      
1053.

Observe the given figure. What is the time of the day?                          

A.  Morning           
B.  Noon                   
C.                                 Afternoon       
D.         Evening                                   
Answer» B.  Noon                   
1054.

Select the correct option from the following.

A.  Unlike Moon, stars give their own light.
B.  Unlike stars, Moon gives its own light.
C.  Like Moon, stars shine by reflecting Sun's light.
D.  Like stars, Moon appears twinkling in the night sky.
Answer» B.  Unlike stars, Moon gives its own light.
1055.

A lowland between two mountains is called ________.

A.  Plateau                        
B.  Hill                 
C.         Dam               
D.         Valley 
Answer» E.
1056.

Select the correct option in reference to the given word chop table.                           

A.  Natural satellite of Earth - 6, 1                    
B.  Hottest planet of our Solar System - 4, 12, 7     
C.  Smallest planet of our Solar System - 2, 3       
D.  Largest planet of our Solar System - 8, 10, 15   
Answer» E.
1057.

Vaishali fell asleep under a tree at time P and woke up at Q (as shown).She is wondering why she cannot see her shadow. Select the correct explanation for this.      1. At time 'P', the tree is blocking the light and preventing it from falling on her.2. At time 'Q', her shadow falls at the back, so she cannot see her shadow.3. She fell asleep in the morning and woke up in the evening.4. She is reflecting back sunlight. 

A. 1 and 2 only    
B. 1 and 4 only 
C. 2 and 3 only  
D. 3 and 4 only
Answer» B. 1 and 4 only 
1058.

Supriya: Japan is called 'the land of the rising Sun'.Vishwas: Sun is the closest star to Earth.Read the given conversation and select the correct option.

A. Supriya is right but Vishwas is wrong.
B. Both Supriya and Vishwas are right.
C. Vishwas is right but Supriya is wrong.
D. Both Supriya and Vishwas are wrong.
Answer» C. Vishwas is right but Supriya is wrong.
1059.

What will be the shape of shadow formed on the wall when magnets L and K are placed between the light source and the wall as shown here?

A.                          
B.        
C.             
D.         
Answer» E.
1060.

Farheen drew a diagram of the Moon she saw on one night. After few nights, she drew another  diagram of what the Moon looked like then. Why does the Moon look different on different nights?

A.  The Moon grows in size day by day.
B.  It comes nearer to Earth day by day.
C.  We only see that part of the Moon which is lit up by the Sun.
D.  Both (a) and (c)
Answer» D.  Both (a) and (c)
1061.

Study the table given below carefully.Original length of a flag pole3 mLength of shadow of the flag pole at 8 a.m.4 mLength of shadow of the flag pole at 10 a.m.2 mLength of shadow of the flag pole at 1 p.m.0.7 mWhat will be the approximate length of the shadow at 5 p.m.?

A. It will be longer than 4 m.
B. It will be longer than 2 m but shorter than 4 m.
C. It will be longer than 0.7 m but shorter than 4 m.
D. It will be longer than 0.7 m but shorter than 2 m.
Answer» B. It will be longer than 2 m but shorter than 4 m.
1062.

 _______ has no role in change of seasons at different places of Earth.

A.  Earth's tilt on axis               
B.  Rotation of Earth on its axis
C.  Revolution of Earth in its orbit    
D.  All of these
Answer» C.  Revolution of Earth in its orbit    
1063.

Select the correct option regarding the figure shown here.                                             

A.  People in part X would be sleeping at this time.  
B.  People in part Y would be sleeping at this time.        
C.  People in part X would be wearing woollen clothes whereas those in part Y would be wearing only South Pole cotton clothes.
D.  None of these
Answer» C.  People in part X would be wearing woollen clothes whereas those in part Y would be wearing only South Pole cotton clothes.
1064.

The given diagrams show shadows of a pole at different times on a sunny day. In diagram A, the pole casts the shadowat 11.00 a.m. Predict, what time the pole will cast the shadow in diagram B.   

A. 9.00 a.m.                    
B. 12.00 noon                  
C. 2.00 p.m.          
D. 4.00 p.m.
Answer» E.
1065.

Complete the following paragraph by selecting the correct sequence of words. __ rotates from ____ to ___ on its own ____. Its rotation causes day and night. It also revolves around the ___ on fixed path called ___.

A.  Earth, West, East, Axis, Sun, Orbit
B.  Sun, East, West, Orbit, Earth, Axis
C.  Earth, East, West, Orbit, Sun, Axis
D.  Earth, East, West, Axis, Sun, Orbit
Answer» B.  Sun, East, West, Orbit, Earth, Axis
1066.

Which is the smallest planet in our Solar System?

A.  Mercury                       
B.  Venus              
C.         Earth               
D.         Neptune           
Answer» B.  Venus              
1067.

Rock X floats on water while rock Y wears easily when rubbed. Which of the following options correctly identifies these rocks?

A. X Y Pumice Granite
B. X Y Granite Chalk
C. X Y Marble Slate
D. X Y Pumice Chalk
Answer» E.
1068.

Windmills are used to

A.  Pump water.
B.  Produce electricity.
C.  Grind grains. 
D.  All of the above
Answer» E.
1069.

Ravi was asked to make four groups each with three animals which are useful to humans in a similar way. But he made a mistake. Select the option with mistake.

A.  Sheep, Yak, Rabbit  
B.  Cow, Goat, Buffalo
C.  Hen, Duck, Goose   
D.  Elephant, Mule, Crocodile
Answer» E.
1070.

The arrows in the figure given below represents

A.  Rotation of the clouds.
B.  Movement of the soil.
C.  Changes of different forms of water.
D.  Movement of the clouds.
Answer» D.  Movement of the clouds.
1071.

         Consider the following statements and answer the question?          Statement 1: Wind is the movement of air.          Statement 2: Monsoon comes after summer and it stays from July to August.

A.    Both Statement 1 and Statement 2 are false.
B.    Both Statement 1 and Statement 2 are true.
C.    Statement 1 is true and Statement 2 is false.
D.    Statement 1 is false and Statement 2 is true
Answer» C.    Statement 1 is true and Statement 2 is false.
1072.

What do you see when you boil water in a kettle?

A.  Smoke rising into the air
B.  Steam rising into the air
C.  Ice on the outside of the kettle
D.  All of these
Answer» C.  Ice on the outside of the kettle
1073.

Which of the following eat both plants and other animals as well?

A.  Herbivorous   
B.  Omnivorous
C.  Carnivorous               
D.  Both (a) and (c)
Answer» C.  Carnivorous               
1074.

Select the odd one out.

A.  Tubewell         
B.  Well     
C.         Handpump         
D.         Pond    
Answer» E.
1075.

Select the odd one on the basis of habitat.

A.       
B.          
C.             
D.  
Answer» E.
1076.

Which of the following animals is called the king of the jungle?

A.      
B.  
C.  
D.          
Answer» C.  
1077.

Consider the following statements and guess who I am? (i) I am not dangerous for human     (ii) I do not eat animal flesh (iii) I give milk to prepare paneer

A.    Rat
B.    Cow   
C.    Giraffe
D.            Peacock
Answer» C.    Giraffe
1078.

Look at the figure given below. It represents

A.  Season cycle.
B.  water cycle.
C.         air cycle.     
D.       Sources of water.
Answer» C.         air cycle.     
1079.

         Which of the following is a feature of summer season?

A.    In summer season we go to hill stations.
B.    It stays from April to June
C.    We wear cotton clothes in this season.
D.    All of the above
Answer» E.
1080.

DIRECTION: Refer to the given word grid and answer the following questions.   Two minerals X and Y are given in the word grid. X is used for making P and Y is used for making Q. Find out the rocks X and Y and then select the option that correctly identifies P and Q.

A. P Q  Glass cutter Bangle
B. P Q  Talcum powder Jewellery
C. P Q  Table top Window pane
D. P Q  Ring Anklet
Answer» C. P Q  Table top Window pane
1081.

Match the following animals with their uses.  Animals UsesA.Horse1.House KeepingB.Dogs2.WoolC.Sheep3.MuttonD.Goat4.Traveling

A. A-1          B-3          C-2         D-4
B. A-2          B-1          C-3         D-4
C. A-4          B-1          C-2         D-3
D. A-3          B-2          C-1         D-4
Answer» D. A-3          B-2          C-1         D-4
1082.

Which of the following animals wanders in the jungle and move in groups?

A.  Lion 
B.  Tiger    
C.         Bear          
D.         Deer
Answer» E.
1083.

Which of the following statements is TRUE about the animal given below?

A.          It is a domestic animal.
B.  It is tamed and kept in farms.
C.  We get eggs and flesh from it
D.  All of these
Answer» E.
1084.

         Wet clothes dry under the sun. This is an example of _____.

A.    melting
B.    evaporation    
C.    boiling 
D.    Condensation
Answer» C.    boiling 
1085.

Match column (I) with column (II)          Column (I) Column (II)A.Lion1.DesertB.Whale2.ForestC.Camel2.WaterD.Crow3.Nest       

A. A-1          B-2          C-3         D-4
B. A-2          B-3          C-1         D-4
C. A-4          B-3          C-2         D-1
D. A-3          B-4          C-2         D-1
Answer» C. A-4          B-3          C-2         D-1
1086.

         Which of the following statement is wrong about evaporation?

A.    Evaporation turns water into water vapour.
B.    Evaporation takes place on heating.
C.    It transfers water from land to the air.
D.    Evaporation is the cooling of air.
Answer» E.
1087.

Direction: Fill in the blanks: Domestic animals are those which depend on _______ (45) _______ for their survival. Goat,          ox buffalo and _______ (46) _______ are examples of domestic animals. Cow, goat and buffalo give us _______ (47) _______ which is used to prepare food items like _______ (48)   _______, paneer and ghee. Horse is used for ________ (49) _______and _______ (50) _______ is used for carrying load.

A.    donkey
B.        monkey          
C.    wolf    
D.          hyena.
Answer» B.        monkey          
1088.

         Akhil is a farmer's son, he gives water to the crops everyday with his father. But his crops are not healthy. They use water from the nearby river. His mother washes clothes in the same river and throws all the waste of her house into it. What will you suggest to Akhil's family for the good growth of their crops?

A.    They should stop throwing garbage into the river.
B.    His mother should not wash clothes in the river as detergent pollutes water.
C.    His father should use good fertilizers and clean water for crops.
D.    All of the above.
Answer» E.
1089.

 Select the option that correctly fills the blank in the given statement.

A.  Leather             
B.  Egg       
C.         Milk      
D.         Oil
Answer» D.         Oil
1090.

Which of these activities need wind?

A.  A windmill rotating  
B.    A boat sailing in the sea     
C.    A parachute flying in the sky  
D.  All of the above
Answer» E.
1091.

The process which is also a part of the water cycle, is responsible for formation of droplets on the surface of a glass of cold drink. Select the option that gives the name of the above mentioned process on unscrambling.

A.  EONDACNSITON         
B.  CREIPPIATITON          
C.  PVAOERTIAON           
D.  ATRFILTION
Answer» B.  CREIPPIATITON          
1092.

The figure given below shows ice cubes.         Ice cubes Ice cubes are the _____ form of water.

A.  Solid               
B.  liquid 
C.       Gas      
D.       none of these
Answer» B.  liquid 
1093.

Which of the following animals lives in the same place as the animal given below?

A.  Squirrel              
B.         Cat 
C.  Mole       
D.         Tiger
Answer» D.         Tiger
1094.

We get food from plants and animals. Which of these is obtained from animals?

A.  Pulses     
B.    Groundnuts     
C.  Sugar        
D.         Cheese
Answer» E.
1095.

         Which of the following processes changes water into water vapour?

A.    Melting            
B.    Cooling    
C.    Heating          
D.    None
Answer» D.    None
1096.

Read the given passage carefully. When air blows gently, it is called X. When air blows with great force, it is called Y. When wind blows very fast with thunder and lightning, it is called Z. Select the option which correctly identifies X, Y and Z.

A. X Y Z  Breeze Wind Storm
B. X Y Z  Wind Storm Breeze
C. X Y Z  Breeze Storm Wind
D. X Y Z  Storm Breeze Wind
Answer» B. X Y Z  Wind Storm Breeze
1097.

Which of the following correctly shows the water level when a beaker of water is tilted?

A.    
B.           
C.                  
D.         
Answer» D.         
1098.

          Match the following and select the correct answer.      Column - I Column - II p. Dogs i. Burrows q. Fish ii. Kennels r. Hens iii. Aquarium s. Rabbit iv. Coops     

A.  p-ii,       q-iii, r-iv, s-i
B.    p-i,        q-iii, r-ii, s-iv
C.  p-ii,       q-iii, r-i, s-iv
D.  p-i,        q-ii, r-iii, s-iv  
Answer» B.    p-i,        q-iii, r-ii, s-iv
1099.

Which of the following is NOT a property of air?

A.  Air fills space.
B.  Air has weight.
C.  Air gives shapes to things.
D.  Air can be seen.
Answer» E.
1100.

Direction: Read the passage carefully and answer the following question. What we eat and drink, and types of clothes we wear depends on weather. In summers, we like to drink something cold and in winters, we like to drink something hot. Fruits like mangoes, litchi and watermelon are there in summer. In winter we get fruit like oranges, grapes, apples and guavas. Carrots, cabbage, green peas and radishes are winter vegetables. Cucumber pumpkin and bottle gourd are summer vegetables. Weather depends upon _____.

A.    food we eat    
B.    clothes we wear
C.    milk we drink  
D.    none of these
Answer» E.