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This section includes 1416 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your 5th Class knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.
| 551. |
Strong vibration on the surface of earth are also known as: |
| A. | Tsunami |
| B. | Cyclone |
| C. | Typhoon |
| D. | Earthquake |
| E. | None of these |
| Answer» E. None of these | |
| 552. |
____ is an opening in earth's surface which allows hot molten rock to escape. |
| A. | Earthquake |
| B. | Tsunami |
| C. | Volcano |
| D. | Drought |
| E. | None of these |
| Answer» D. Drought | |
| 553. |
A person who studies earthquakes is called: |
| A. | Physicist |
| B. | Seismologist |
| C. | Archaeologist |
| D. | Sociologist |
| E. | None of these |
| Answer» E. None of these | |
| 554. |
In which layer of atmosphere most of the ozone is present, which protects us from harmful UV radiations of sun? |
| A. | Mesosphere |
| B. | Troposphere |
| C. | Stratosphere |
| D. | Thermosphere |
| E. | None of these |
| Answer» D. Thermosphere | |
| 555. |
Which among the following is an effect of global warming? |
| A. | Melting of polar ice caps. |
| B. | Rise in water levels of oceans. |
| C. | Flooding of places near the sea. |
| D. | All the above |
| E. | None of these |
| Answer» E. None of these | |
| 556. |
Which among the following is caused by polluted water? |
| A. | Cholera |
| B. | Typhoid |
| C. | Dysentery |
| D. | All the above |
| E. | None of these |
| Answer» E. None of these | |
| 557. |
Name the gas released by grass-eating animals as their waste product. |
| A. | Ozone |
| B. | Methane |
| C. | Chlorofluorocarbon |
| D. | All the above |
| E. | None of these |
| Answer» C. Chlorofluorocarbon | |
| 558. |
Soluble impurities can be removed by which of the following processes? |
| A. | Evaporation |
| B. | Distillation |
| C. | Filtration |
| D. | Both [a] and [b] |
| E. | None of these |
| Answer» E. None of these | |
| 559. |
____ is used in refrigerators, air conditioners and in many other industrial processes. |
| A. | Carbon dioxide |
| B. | Carbon monoxide |
| C. | Chlorofluorocarbon |
| D. | Methane |
| E. | None of these |
| Answer» D. Methane | |
| 560. |
IS, Bronchitis is caused by; |
| A. | Air pollution |
| B. | Soil pollution |
| C. | Water pollution |
| D. | Noise pollution |
| E. | None of these |
| Answer» B. Soil pollution | |
| 561. |
Which among the following is a green house gas? |
| A. | Carbon dioxide |
| B. | Nitrous oxide |
| C. | Methane |
| D. | All the above |
| E. | None of these |
| Answer» E. None of these | |
| 562. |
Name the low-lying areas that is filled by solid waste material. |
| A. | Biogas |
| B. | Green house |
| C. | Sanitary landfill |
| D. | Compost pit |
| E. | None of these |
| Answer» D. Compost pit | |
| 563. |
Which among the following involves chemical treatment for water purification? |
| A. | Sedimentation |
| B. | Decantation |
| C. | Filtration |
| D. | Chlorination |
| E. | None of these |
| Answer» E. None of these | |
| 564. |
Humidity means amount of ____ in the air. |
| A. | Snow |
| B. | Hail |
| C. | Water vapour |
| D. | Cloud |
| E. | None of these |
| Answer» D. Cloud | |
| 565. |
Nidhi pushed the plunger of syringe completely and dipped its needle in water.Then she slowly pulled the plunger while its needle was still immersed in water. Select the correct option regarding this. |
| A. | Water will move in the syringe when she pushed the plunger down due to air pressure. |
| B. | When she pushed the plunger down all the air moved out creating an empty space in syringe. |
| C. | Air outside the syringe exerted pressure on water causing it to move in when the plunger is pulled up. |
| D. | Both (b) and (c) |
| Answer» E. | |
| 566. |
Refer to the given figure. The rock X can be _____. |
| A. | Granite |
| B. | Pumice |
| C. | Marble |
| D. | Shale |
| Answer» C. Marble | |
| 567. |
Which of these natural resources is a source of lumber used for building a house? |
| A. | Ores |
| B. | Coal |
| C. | Trees |
| D. | Grasses |
| Answer» D. Grasses | |
| 568. |
____ in soil is the fertile component. |
| A. | Gravel |
| B. | Humus |
| C. | Moisture |
| D. | Air |
| Answer» C. Moisture | |
| 569. |
Soil is formed from rocks by the process of ____ that occurs due to effects of ____, ____, etc.Select the option that will correctly complete the given sentence. |
| A. | Erosion, temperature, wind |
| B. | Erosion, microorganisms, water |
| C. | Weathering, erosion, pollution |
| D. | Weathering, water, wind |
| Answer» E. | |
| 570. |
In ______, we leave a mixture in a jar undisturbed for some time so that impurities get settled at the bottom and then slowly pour clear water into another jar. |
| A. | Filtration |
| B. | Evaporation |
| C. | Decantation |
| D. | Condensation |
| Answer» D. Condensation | |
| 571. |
Three glasses P, Q and R having equal Amount of water were taken at room temperature and equal amount of salt was added to each one of them. After that, P was cooled, Q was heated and R was left undisturbed. Water in which glass will now taste most salty? |
| A. | P |
| B. | Q |
| C. | R |
| D. | All will taste the same. |
| Answer» C. R | |
| 572. |
The graph below shows the temperature of a beaker of water as it is subjected to various treatments. What could have taken place at point Q? |
| A. | The beaker of water was kept on burner with full flame. |
| B. | Ice cubes were added to the beaker of water. |
| C. | A small amount of salt was added to the beaker of water. |
| D. | Some water was poured out of the beaker. |
| Answer» C. A small amount of salt was added to the beaker of water. | |
| 573. |
Select the correct option regarding natural resources. |
| A. | They can never be exhausted. |
| B. | They are obtained from soil only. |
| C. | Non-mineral resources include air and water. |
| D. | Some of the natural resources are harmful to us. |
| Answer» D. Some of the natural resources are harmful to us. | |
| 574. |
The U-tube shown below is immersed in ice water. X and Y are the red ink droplets present inside the tube. What will you observe after some time? |
| A. | X will move downwards and Y will move upwards. |
| B. | X will move upwards and Y will move downwards. |
| C. | X and Y will move upwards. |
| D. | X and Y will move downwards. |
| Answer» E. | |
| 575. |
Monty fully filled a glass bottle with water, put a stopper on it and placed it upright in the freezer overnight. When he looked at it in the morning, the stopper was out of the bottle and a column of ice had emerged through the opening of the bottle.Which one of the following is the best explanation for what Monty had observed? |
| A. | The bottle had contracted when it was put in the freezer and the water could no longer fit into it. |
| B. | Extra water condensed from the air in the freezer and then froze to form the column of ice. |
| C. | The bottle and stopper had contracted, allowing the water to pour out and form the ice column. |
| D. | The volume of water had increased when the water froze, forcing the stopper out of the bottle and forming the column of ice. |
| Answer» E. | |
| 576. |
Take a glass and fill it with water up to the brim. Make sure that there are no air bubbles. Take a thick, stiff piece of cardboard and put it over the glass. Place your hand over the card and quickly turn the glass upside down. Now slowly remove your hand. What does this experiment show? |
| A. | Air occupies space. |
| B. | Air exerts pressure. |
| C. | Air has weight. |
| D. | All of these |
| Answer» C. Air has weight. | |
| 577. |
Beena performed an experiment in which she took four beakers containing different amounts of water at different temperatures. She added equal amount of salt into each beaker. Identify the beaker in which salt takes the shortest time to dissolve. |
| A. | Beaker 1 |
| B. | Beaker 2 |
| C. | Beaker 3 |
| D. | Beaker 4 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 578. |
Select the correct statement out of the following. |
| A. | Sandy soil needs regular addition of fertilizers as it holds a large amount of water. |
| B. | Loamy soil has good qualities of both sandy and clayey soil and thus is most suitable for pottery. |
| C. | Clayey soil develops cracks in hot weather causing harm to the roots of plants, thus is not suited for agriculture. |
| D. | The water holding capacity is highest in clayey soil and lowest in loamy soil. |
| Answer» D. The water holding capacity is highest in clayey soil and lowest in loamy soil. | |
| 579. |
Select the option that groups rocks of two different kinds as shown in the box.Sandstone : Pumice |
| A. | Granite : Obsidian |
| B. | Shale : Limestone |
| C. | Slate : Marble |
| D. | Conglomerate : Obsidian |
| Answer» E. | |
| 580. |
Which of these is the most accurate description of air, based on the pie-chart? |
| A. | Two-thirds nitrogen, two-thirds oxygen, and one-tenth other gases |
| B. | Three-quarters oxygen and one-third nitrogen and other gases |
| C. | One-half nitrogen and one-half oxygen and other gases |
| D. | One-fifth oxygen and four-fifths nitrogen and other gases |
| Answer» E. | |
| 581. |
Fossil fuels formed over a long period of time when heat and pressure were applied to |
| A. | Nitrogen mixed in the water |
| B. | Organisms buried in the ground |
| C. | Carbon filtered through limestone |
| D. | Bacteria on top of the mud. |
| Answer» C. Carbon filtered through limestone | |
| 582. |
The given picture shows that air_____. |
| A. | Has mass |
| B. | Occupies space |
| C. | Contains dust |
| D. | Gives shape to things |
| Answer» D. Gives shape to things | |
| 583. |
Earth spins around its own. |
| A. | Mars |
| B. | stars |
| C. | Axis |
| D. | moon |
| Answer» D. moon | |
| 584. |
How many types of motions does earth have? |
| A. | Zero |
| B. | One |
| C. | Two |
| D. | Three |
| Answer» D. Three | |
| 585. |
What is movement of earth around sun called? |
| A. | Rotation |
| B. | Spinning |
| C. | Revolution |
| D. | None of these |
| Answer» D. None of these | |
| 586. |
The planets of the solar system revolve around ______. |
| A. | Moon |
| B. | Stars |
| C. | Air |
| D. | Sun |
| Answer» E. | |
| 587. |
How many words related to earth?s movement and weather change can you find in the grid given below? |
| A. | 6 |
| B. | 9 |
| C. | 8 |
| D. | 5 |
| Answer» D. 5 | |
| 588. |
The part of earth nearest to moon experiences _______ tides. |
| A. | Low |
| B. | High |
| C. | Both (a) and (b) |
| D. | None of these |
| Answer» C. Both (a) and (b) | |
| 589. |
Match the following: List I List II A Earth revolves from 1 Elliptical B Earth's orbit is 2 keeps on changing C distance between earth and sun 3 west to east A B C |
| A. | 1 2 3 |
| B. | 3 1 2 |
| C. | 3 2 1 |
| D. | 2 3 1 |
| Answer» C. 3 2 1 | |
| 590. |
Moon exerts gravitational force on earth. |
| A. | True |
| B. | False |
| C. | Not observed yet |
| D. | None of these |
| Answer» B. False | |
| 591. |
Out of these which heavenly body revolves around earth? |
| A. | Moon |
| B. | Sun |
| C. | Jupiter |
| D. | Mars |
| Answer» B. Sun | |
| 592. |
Total eclipse of moon is when _______. |
| A. | Full shadow of moon falls on earth |
| B. | Partial shadow of moon falls on earth |
| C. | Full shadow of earth falls on moon |
| D. | None of these |
| Answer» D. None of these | |
| 593. |
There are _______main types of eclipses. |
| A. | 4 |
| B. | 0 |
| C. | 5 |
| D. | 2 |
| Answer» D. 2 | |
| 594. |
In lunar eclipse, earth comes between _______ and moon. |
| A. | Air |
| B. | water |
| C. | Sun |
| D. | any of these |
| Answer» D. any of these | |
| 595. |
Solar eclipse causes: |
| A. | More brightness in day time |
| B. | Darkness in day time |
| C. | Light in night time |
| D. | None of these |
| Answer» C. Light in night time | |
| 596. |
What do we breathe in? |
| A. | Carbon dioxide |
| B. | Water |
| C. | Oxygen |
| D. | Sulphur dioxide |
| Answer» D. Sulphur dioxide | |
| 597. |
In solar eclipse: |
| A. | Sun comes between earth and moon |
| B. | Moon comes between earth and sun |
| C. | Earth comes between sun and moon |
| D. | None of these |
| Answer» C. Earth comes between sun and moon | |
| 598. |
Eclipse means: |
| A. | Darkening of a heavenly body |
| B. | Brightening of a heavenly body |
| C. | Change in shape of a heavenly body |
| D. | None of these |
| Answer» B. Brightening of a heavenly body | |
| 599. |
Apart from change in day and night, there is always change in: |
| A. | Season |
| B. | Shape of earth |
| C. | Shape of sun |
| D. | Brightness of stars |
| Answer» B. Shape of earth | |
| 600. |
The part which gets sunlight experiences: |
| A. | Day |
| B. | night |
| C. | Rain |
| D. | storm |
| Answer» B. night | |