Class V Sample Paper Subject: Science

Duration: 3 hrs. MM: 70

General Instructions:
❖ The question paper is divided into 6 sections.
❖ Section A (Objective questions) Q 1 to Q 20 carry 1 mark each.
❖ Section B (Subjective questions) Q 21 to Q 31 carry 1 mark each.
❖ Section C (Subjective questions) Q 32 to Q 37 carry 1 mark each.
❖ Section D (Subjective questions) Q 38 to Q44 carry 2 marks each.
❖ Section E (Subjective questions) Q 45 to Q 49 carry 3 marks each.
❖ Section F (Subjective questions) Q 50 carries 5 marks.
❖ All questions are compulsory.

Section A (20 Marks)

I. Multiple choice questions: (1✕20=20)

1. Komal took a handful of beans and kept them on some wet cotton wool in tray A. She took a
handful of boiled beans and kept on some wet cotton wool in tray B. She sprinkled water on the
cotton every day. Which beans will germinate?
a. Tray A
b. Tray B
c. Both of them
d. None of these

2. The type of movement shown by slugs and snails is __________.

a. Crawling
b. Swimming
c. Hopping
d. Gliding

3. Which part of the brain keeps you breathing?

a. Cerebrum
b. Cerebellum
c. Brainstem
d. None of the above

4. Immovable joints are found in the _____________.

a. Backbone
b. Skull
c. Fingers
d. Knee

5. The different stages of the growth of a seed are shown below.

 Arrange them to show the correct order of growth.

a. B, D,C, A
b. B, A, D, C
c. C, D, A, B
d. A, B, C, D

6. The part of the nervous system that acts like a telephone wire is______________.

a. Brain
b. Spine
c. Skull
d. Nerves

7. The baby plant present inside a seed is called an ________.

a. Seed coat
b. Embryo
c. Root
d. Shoot

8. Communicable diseases spread through ___________.

a. Direct contact
b. Deficiency of vitamins
c. Deficiency of minerals
d. Lack of nutrients

9. Which of the following birds is found in polar regions ?

a. Peacock
b. Penguin
c. Kiwi
d. Duck

10. The method in which the stem of a plant is used to produce a new plant without detaching it
from the plant is called ______.
a. Budding
b. Layering
c. Cutting
d. All of these

11. Arjun comes across an animal having a streamlined and slippery body. What is the habitat of
the animal?
 a. Water
b. Desert
c. Grassland
d. Mountain

12. Identify the animal that breathes through gills as well lungs?
a. Fish
b. Dog
c. Frog
d. Snake

13. Which of the following statements is correct?

(i) Arctic tern travels from Antarctic to Arctic in winter.

(ii) Monarch butterflies travel from Canada to Mexico during the winter season.

(iii) Salmon swim long distances to reach the sea to lay eggs.

(iv) Siberian cranes come to India during winter.

a. (ii) and (iii) only

b. (ii) and (iv) only

c. (i) and (iii) only

d. (i) and (ii) only

14. Which of the following joints allows movement in many directions?

a. Pivot joint
b. Hinge joint
c. Gliding joint
d. Ball and socket joint

15. Identify the part of the skeleton system given below.

a. Skull
b. Rib cage
c. Hip bone
d. Spine

16. These nerves carry messages to and from the brain.

a. Sensory nerves
 b. Motor nerves
c. Mixed nerves
d. All of the above

17. Which of the following is a communicable disease?

a. Night blindness
b. Typhoid
c. Anaemia
d. Goitre

18. Which tool is used to cut the ripened crops from the fields?
a. Harvester
b. Spade
c. Tractor
d. Winnower

19. Identify the different parts of the Human eye.

a. Iris, Retina and Cornea
b. Pinna, Cerebrum and Nostril
c. Neves, spine and bones
d. Cerebrum, cerebellum and brainstem

20. Which of the following nutrients is not present in the milk?

a. Protein
b. Vitamin C
c. Vitamin D
d. Calcium

Subjective Questions:
SECTION B (10 Marks)

II. Fill in the blanks (1X4=4)

21.The string band of tissue that connects muscles to the bones in our body is called _________
22. _______________ is a way to protect children by acquiring immunity against certain diseases.
23. In case of a medical emergency we should dial 102 to call an ______________.
24. The movement of animals from one place to another to avoid unfavorable conditions is called
_________________.

III. State true or false. (0.5 X 4 = 2)

25. Skin helps us to feel a sense of touch .

26. Cardiac muscles are involuntary muscles.
27. The body of the fish is covered with fur.
28. Brainstem connects the nose to the brain.

IV. Analogy (1X2=2)

29. Amla:______________ :: Salt: Iodine
30. Bones: 206 :: Muscles: ___________

V. Matching
Q31. Match the following (0.5 X 4 = 2)
(a) Dengue i. Protein
(b) Scurvy ii. Virus
(c) Rickets iii. Vitamin C
(d) Eggs and fish iv. Vitamin D

SECTION C (6 Marks)

VI. Very Short Answer: (1X6=6)

32. A soaked seed germinates, whereas a dry one does not. Why?
33. Which kind of muscles work in action when you digest the sandwich?
34. Name two plants that reproduce by spores.
35. The total number of bones in infants is higher than adults. Why?
36. Why can the elbow not move backwards?
37. Why are we not able to relish food when we suffer from cold?

SECTION D (14 Marks)

VII. Short answer type questions (2X7=14)

38. Mention any two adaptations of birds that help them to fly?
39. Ronak was very fond of fat rich foods such as fries, burger, rabdi etc. and took them in large quantities
saying that they provided a lot of energy. Is it the right practice? Why or why not?
40. Raghav is an excellent bowler. While throwing the ball to the batsman, how does he move his arm?
41. How do animals and plants breathe in (a) desert (b) sea?
42. What precautions should we take in case of gas leakage? (Mention two points)
43. When you get pricked by a thorn, you withdraw your hand immediately. Why? Which organ performs this
action?
44. Our eyes work like a camera. Explain.

SECTION E (15 Marks)

VIII. Long answer type questions (3X5=15)

45. Draw a well labelled diagram of a human eye and label any two parts of it.
46. Whenever your mother prepares dishes/ food of your taste, your mouth waters? Can you tell the reason for
the watering of the mouth? Can you control it ? Why/ Why not?
47. Identify the type of muscle work in the following task mentioned below.
(a) Blinking of eyes
(b) Doing exercise
(c) Pumping of blood
48. List different ways of movement in aquatic animals.
49. When you visit a fruit market you usually see some fruit sellers selling their cut fruits, such as watermelon,
papaya and cucumber. Would you like to buy and eat them? Why or why not?

SECTION F (5 Marks)

VIII. Long answer type questions (1X5=5)

50. Uday fell off and hurt his ankle. On examination the doctor confirmed that the ankle was fractured.
(a) How was it detected by the doctor?
(b) Which joint is present in the ankle?
(c) Write any three first aid in case of a fracture.