Practice Worksheet : Chapter 10 – Earth — Our Shared Home Class 5 EVS
Our Wonderous World – The World Around Us
Complete Practice Worksheet for Class test Chapter 10 Earth—Our Shared Home
SET 1 Class 5 – Science Worksheet – Chapter 10: Earth—Our Shared Home
Section A: MCQs – 4 Marks
- Who shared the experience of seeing the Earth as “completely one” from space?
a) Rakesh Sharma
b) Kalpana Chawla
c) Shubhanshu Shukla
d) Sunita Williams - DIGIPIN is:
a) A type of plant
b) A digital code for every place in India
c) A space satellite
d) A festival - The Mexican marigold became popular in India because:
a) It is easy to grow
b) Its bright colors are liked during festivals
c) Birds eat it
d) It is edible - The first Indian to see the Earth from space said India looked:
a) Beautiful
b) Saare Jahaan Se Achcha
c) Amazing
d) Tiny
Section B: Short Answer – 6 Marks
- Name two animals that travel long distances across countries.
- Write one way in which yoga helps people.
- Name one food that came from India to other countries and one that came to India from abroad.
Section C: Long Answer – 6 Marks
- Explain the journey of chillies from South America to India.
- What does ‘Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam’ teach us about living with nature?
Section D: Map Work – 2 Marks
- Trace the journey of sugar from India to other countries on a map.
Section E: Creative/Practical – 2 Marks
- Imagine you are a bird flying across continents. Write 2–3 sentences about what you see.
- Write one way you can help take care of the Earth.
SET 1 – Answers
Section A: MCQs – 4 Marks
- Who shared the experience of seeing the Earth as “completely one” from space?
a) Rakesh Sharma
b) Kalpana Chawla
c) Shubhanshu Shukla
d) Sunita Williams
Answer: c) Shubhanshu Shukla - DIGIPIN is:
a) A type of plant
b) A digital code for every place in India
c) A space satellite
d) A festival
Answer: b) A digital code for every place in India - The Mexican marigold became popular in India because:
a) It is easy to grow
b) Its bright colors are liked during festivals
c) Birds eat it
d) It is edible
Answer: b) Its bright colors are liked during festivals - The first Indian to see the Earth from space said India looked:
a) Beautiful
b) Saare Jahaan Se Achcha
c) Amazing
d) Tiny
Answer: b) Saare Jahaan Se Achcha
Section B: Short Answer – 6 Marks
- Name two animals that travel long distances across countries.
Answer: Rosy starlings and whales (or other migratory birds/animals). - Write one way in which yoga helps people.
Answer: Yoga helps in keeping the body healthy and the mind peaceful. - Name one food that came from India to other countries and one that came to India from abroad.
Answer: From India to world – Sugar; From abroad to India – Chilli.
Section C: Long Answer – 6 Marks
- Explain the journey of chillies from South America to India.
Answer: About 400–500 years ago, travellers from Portugal brought chillies from South America to India. The chillies adapted to Indian soil and climate, and people started using them in their cuisine. Today, chillies are an important part of Indian food. - What does ‘Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam’ teach us about living with nature?
Answer: It teaches us that the world is one family. People, animals, plants, rivers, and air all belong to the same family, and we should live with care, respect, and love for one another and the Earth.
Section D: Map Work – 2 Marks
- Trace the journey of sugar from India to other countries on a map.
Answer: Sugar travelled from India through trade to Europe, Middle East, and other parts of the world.
Section E: Creative/Practical – 2 Marks
- Imagine you are a bird flying across continents. Write 2–3 sentences about what you see.
Sample Answer: I see mountains, rivers, and forests below me. Warm winds help me fly and I eat insects along the way. - Write one way you can help take care of the Earth.
Answer: By planting trees and keeping the environment clean.
SET 2
Section A: MCQs – 4 Marks
- Which of these is a major religion born in India?
a) Christianity
b) Hinduism
c) Islam
d) Judaism - Rosy starlings eat:
a) Fruits only
b) Locusts and grasshoppers
c) Fish
d) Seeds only - Yoga has been practised in India for:
a) 500 years
b) 1,000 years
c) Over 3,000 years
d) 100 years - Which Indian cow breeds were sent to Brazil?
a) Holstein, Jersey, Gir
b) Gir, Kankrej, Ongole
c) Sahiwal, Tharparkar, Jersey
d) Gir, Jersey, Holstein
Section B: Short Answer – 6 Marks
- Name two things that we share with the world.
- How do rosy starlings help farmers?
- What does it mean when we say ‘nature has no boundaries’?
Section C: Long Answer – 6 Marks
- Describe how sugar spread from India to other countries.
- How are people, plants, and ideas connected across the world?
Section D: Map Work – 2 Marks
- Trace the journey of rosy starlings from Russia/Mongolia to India.
Section E: Creative/Practical – 2 Marks
- Name one bird or animal that migrates across countries and write a short note.
- Write one Indian food item you would share with the world.
SET 2 – Answers
Section A: MCQs – 4 Marks
- Which of these is a major religion born in India?
a) Christianity
b) Hinduism
c) Islam
d) Judaism
Answer: b) Hinduism - Rosy starlings eat:
a) Fruits only
b) Locusts and grasshoppers
c) Fish
d) Seeds only
Answer: b) Locusts and grasshoppers - Yoga has been practised in India for:
a) 500 years
b) 1,000 years
c) Over 3,000 years
d) 100 years
Answer: c) Over 3,000 years - Which Indian cow breeds were sent to Brazil?
a) Holstein, Jersey, Gir
b) Gir, Kankrej, Ongole
c) Sahiwal, Tharparkar, Jersey
d) Gir, Jersey, Holstein
Answer: b) Gir, Kankrej, Ongole
Section B: Short Answer – 6 Marks
- Name two things that we share with the world.
Answer: Food and ideas. - How do rosy starlings help farmers?
Answer: They eat locusts and grasshoppers, which are pests, thus protecting crops. - What does it mean when we say ‘nature has no boundaries’?
Answer: Air, water, clouds, seeds, and animals move freely across the world without borders.
Section C: Long Answer – 6 Marks
- Describe how sugar spread from India to other countries.
Answer: People in India discovered sugar from sugarcane. Through trade, this knowledge spread to other countries, and sugar became a popular sweetener worldwide. - How are people, plants, and ideas connected across the world?
Answer: Through travel, trade, sharing food, music, inventions, and cultural practices, people, plants, and ideas are connected globally.
Section D: Map Work – 2 Marks
- Trace the journey of rosy starlings from Russia/Mongolia to India.
Answer: Draw a line from southern Russia and Mongolia to India, showing their migration path in winter.
Section E: Creative/Practical – 2 Marks
- Name one bird or animal that migrates across countries and write a short note.
Answer: Rosy starlings travel thousands of kilometers from Russia/Mongolia to India in winter. - Write one Indian food item you would share with the world.
Answer: Biryani or mangoes.
SET 3
Section A: MCQs – 4 Marks
- The first written use of zero came from:
a) Egypt
b) India
c) China
d) Greece - Long ago, paper came to India from:
a) China
b) Egypt
c) Greece
d) America - Marigolds are from which country originally?
a) India
b) Brazil
c) Mexico
d) China - Which United Nations day celebrates yoga?
a) 21 March
b) 21 June
c) 1 January
d) 15 August
Section B: Short Answer – 6 Marks
- Name one spice that came to India from another country.
- How can animals travelling long distances show that nature is connected?
- Name one Indian invention or game shared with the world.
Section C: Long Answer – 6 Marks
- How did chillies become part of Indian cuisine?
- Why should we care for the Earth according to ‘Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam’?
Section D: Map Work – 2 Marks
- Trace the journey of marigolds from Mexico to India on a globe or map.
Section E: Creative/Practical – 2 Marks
- Imagine you are a traveler carrying an Indian food item to another country. Write 2–3 sentences about it.
- Name one way you can protect plants and animals in your area.
SET 3 – Answers
Section A: MCQs – 4 Marks
- The first written use of zero came from:
a) Egypt
b) India
c) China
d) Greece
Answer: b) India - Long ago, paper came to India from:
a) China
b) Egypt
c) Greece
d) America
Answer: a) China - Marigolds are from which country originally?
a) India
b) Brazil
c) Mexico
d) China
Answer: c) Mexico - Which United Nations day celebrates yoga?
a) 21 March
b) 21 June
c) 1 January
d) 15 August
Answer: b) 21 June
Section B: Short Answer – 6 Marks
- Name one spice that came to India from another country.
Answer: Chilli from South America. - How can animals travelling long distances show that nature is connected?
Answer: Animals migrate across countries, showing that nature is not limited by human-made borders. - Name one Indian invention or game shared with the world.
Answer: Chess or Snakes and Ladders.
Section C: Long Answer – 6 Marks
- How did chillies become part of Indian cuisine?
Answer: Portuguese travellers brought chillies from South America. They adapted to Indian soil and climate, and people started using them in their dishes. - Why should we care for the Earth according to ‘Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam’?
Answer: Because Earth is our shared home, and all people, animals, and plants are part of one family. Caring for Earth means caring for all life.
Section D: Map Work – 2 Marks
- Trace the journey of marigolds from Mexico to India.
Answer: Draw a line from Mexico to India showing the flower’s migration.
Section E: Creative/Practical – 2 Marks
- Imagine you are a traveler carrying an Indian food item to another country. Write 2–3 sentences about it.
Sample Answer: I am carrying mangoes to Europe. People are amazed by their taste and sweetness. - Name one way you can protect plants and animals in your area.
Answer: By planting trees and not harming birds or insects.
SET 4
Section A: MCQs – 4 Marks
- The Earth appears one and borderless from:
a) The ocean
b) Space
c) Mountains
d) Cities - Rosy starlings come to India in:
a) Summer
b) Winter
c) Rainy season
d) Spring - The first Indian to reach the International Space Station was:
a) Kalpana Chawla
b) Rakesh Sharma
c) Shubhanshu Shukla
d) Sunita Williams - Which Indian cows are important in Brazil?
a) Gir, Kankrej, Ongole
b) Jersey, Holstein, Gir
c) Tharparkar, Sahiwal, Holstein
d) Kankrej, Jersey, Sahiwal
Section B: Short Answer – 6 Marks
- Name two items that travel from India to other countries.
- What is the benefit of rosy starlings visiting India?
- Name one way humans share ideas and culture globally.
Section C: Long Answer – 6 Marks
- Explain how sugar and jaggery from India reached other countries.
- What is the significance of learning and sharing across countries?
Section D: Map Work – 2 Marks
- Trace the journey of chillies from South America to India.
Section E: Creative/Practical – 2 Marks
- Write a short note imagining you are a bird flying from Russia to India.
- Name one thing you can do to take care of the Earth.
SET 4 – Answers
Section A: MCQs – 4 Marks
- The Earth appears one and borderless from:
a) The ocean
b) Space
c) Mountains
d) Cities
Answer: b) Space - Rosy starlings come to India in:
a) Summer
b) Winter
c) Rainy season
d) Spring
Answer: b) Winter - The first Indian to reach the International Space Station was:
a) Kalpana Chawla
b) Rakesh Sharma
c) Shubhanshu Shukla
d) Sunita Williams
Answer: c) Shubhanshu Shukla - Which Indian cows are important in Brazil?
a) Gir, Kankrej, Ongole
b) Jersey, Holstein, Gir
c) Tharparkar, Sahiwal, Holstein
d) Kankrej, Jersey, Sahiwal
Answer: a) Gir, Kankrej, Ongole
Section B: Short Answer – 6 Marks
- Name two items that travel from India to other countries.
Answer: Sugar, rice, mangoes. - What is the benefit of rosy starlings visiting India?
Answer: They eat locusts and grasshoppers, which helps farmers protect crops. - Name one way humans share ideas and culture globally.
Answer: Through food, music, inventions, stories, and festivals.
Section C: Long Answer – 6 Marks
- Explain how sugar and jaggery from India reached other countries.
Answer: People in India made sugar from sugarcane. Traders carried it to Europe and the Middle East, where it became popular. - What is the significance of learning and sharing across countries?
Answer: Sharing knowledge, ideas, and products helps improve lives and connects people across the world.
Section D: Map Work – 2 Marks
- Trace the journey of chillies from South America to India.
Answer: Draw a line from South America to India showing the spice’s travel path.
Section E: Creative/Practical – 2 Marks
- Write a short note imagining you are a bird flying from Russia to India.
Sample Answer: I fly thousands of kilometers across mountains and rivers. Warm winds help me travel safely, and I eat insects along the way. - Name one thing you can do to take care of the Earth.
Answer: Reduce plastic use and plant more trees.
SET 5
Section A: MCQs – 4 Marks
- What do people see when they look at the Earth from space?
a) Cities and villages
b) Borders of countries
c) Broad land shapes and oceans
d) Roads and buildings - Which Indian practice is now loved worldwide?
a) Ayurveda
b) Yoga
c) Chess
d) Black pepper trade - Dates and lemons were brought to India by:
a) Portuguese traders
b) Arab traders
c) Chinese traders
d) British traders - Which flower came from Mexico to India?
a) Rose
b) Marigold
c) Lotus
d) Jasmine
Section B: Short Answer – 6 Marks
- Name one Indian food item shared with the world.
- How do rosy starlings help farmers?
- Give an example of a plant or animal that travelled from one country to another.
Section C: Long Answer – 6 Marks
- Describe the journey of an Indian cow breed to Brazil.
- How can we live as one family according to Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam?
Section D: Map Work – 2 Marks
- Trace the journey of sugar and rosy starlings on a world map.
Section E: Creative/Practical – 2 Marks
- Imagine being a traveler carrying an Indian invention or plant. Write 2–3 sentences about it.
- Write one way to care for the air, water, or soil around you.
SET 5 – Answers
Section A: MCQs – 4 Marks
- What do people see when they look at the Earth from space?
a) Cities and villages
b) Borders of countries
c) Broad land shapes and oceans
d) Roads and buildings
Answer: c) Broad land shapes and oceans - Which Indian practice is now loved worldwide?
a) Ayurveda
b) Yoga
c) Chess
d) Black pepper trade
Answer: b) Yoga - Dates and lemons were brought to India by:
a) Portuguese traders
b) Arab traders
c) Chinese traders
d) British traders
Answer: b) Arab traders - Which flower came from Mexico to India?
a) Rose
b) Marigold
c) Lotus
d) Jasmine
Answer: b) Marigold
Section B: Short Answer – 6 Marks
- Name one Indian food item shared with the world.
Answer: Mangoes. - How do rosy starlings help farmers?
Answer: They eat pests like locusts and grasshoppers. - Give an example of a plant or animal that travelled from one country to another.
Answer: Chilli came from South America to India; Indian cows went to Brazil.
Section C: Long Answer – 6 Marks
- Describe the journey of an Indian cow breed to Brazil.
Answer: Portuguese traders brought Gir, Kankrej, and Ongole cows to Brazil. They thrived and became important for milk production. - How can we live as one family according to Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam?
Answer: By respecting each other, caring for all living beings, and protecting the Earth.
Section D: Map Work – 2 Marks
- Trace the journey of sugar and rosy starlings on a world map.
Answer: Sugar: India → Europe, Middle East.
Rosy starlings: Russia/Mongolia → India.
Section E: Creative/Practical – 2 Marks
- Imagine being a traveler carrying an Indian invention or plant. Write 2–3 sentences about it.
Sample Answer: I carry yoga to another country. People enjoy learning it and feel healthy and peaceful. - Write one way to care for the air, water, or soil around you.
Answer: Avoid burning trash and use clean water wisely.