Extra Questions Class 5 EVS Chapter 2 – Journey of a River
complete and well-structured set of Extra Question–Answers for Class 5 EVS – Chapter 2 : Journey of a River (Godavari) Questions include: MCQs, Fill-ups, True/False, Short Answers, Long Answers, HOTS, Think & Reflect, Activity-based Qs. All answers are included.
Class 5 EVS Chapter 2 – Journey of a River Extra Question Answers
Our Wonderous World – The World Around Us
EXTRA SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONS – With Answers
1. What is a tributary?
A small river or stream joining a larger river.
2. Name two tributaries of Godavari.
Manjira, Indravati.
3. What happens when too many fertilizers enter a river?
Plants grow rapidly forming a green blanket.
4. What is ecotourism?
Visiting natural places without harming the environment.
5. What is a reservoir?
Stored water behind a dam.
6. What happens when a river floods?
It overflows, damaging homes, crops, and roads.
7. Why do people live near rivers?
For water, farming, fishing, transport.
8. Name one wildlife sanctuary on the Godavari.
Kawal Tiger Reserve.
9. Which sea does the Godavari meet?
Bay of Bengal.
10. What is the meaning of Dakshina Ganga?
Ganga of the South.
EXTRA LONG ANSWER QUESTIONS – With Answers
1. Describe the journey of the Godavari River.
The Godavari begins at Trimbakeshwar in the Western Ghats. It starts as a small stream, but many tributaries join it, making it wider. It flows through Maharashtra, Telangana, Chhattisgarh and Andhra Pradesh. It passes forests, farms, towns, dams and sanctuaries. Near the sea, it forms a delta at the Coringa Mangroves and finally meets the Bay of Bengal.
2. Explain the effects of dams on rivers, animals, and people.
Building dams helps store water, generate electricity, and support farming. But dams also flood forests and land, forcing animals and people to move. Villages get submerged and wildlife loses habitat. Proper planning, rehabilitation, and forest protection can reduce these problems.
3. How does the Godavari support human life?
It provides drinking water, irrigation for crops, water for factories, supports fishing, transport, tourism and helps generate electricity through dams. It also creates jobs for farmers, fishermen and boat workers.
4. Why is river pollution harmful?
Pollution kills fish, harms animals living near the river, spreads diseases among people, creates bad smell, and destroys water quality. Soaps, plastic, chemicals and fertilizers make river water unsafe.
5. What can people do to keep rivers clean?
• Reduce waste
• Use eco-friendly products
• Dispose of garbage properly
• Plant trees
• Never throw chemicals or plastic in water
• Spread awareness about clean water
HOTS (Higher Order Thinking Skills) – With Answers
1. Why do you think farmers are most affected when a river floods or dries?
Because their crops depend on water. Floods destroy crops; drought stops crops from growing.
2. If you had to choose between building a dam or protecting forests, how would you balance both?
Build dams only where necessary, shift fewer people, protect forests by planting trees and creating wildlife corridors.
3. Why is the delta region important for the environment?
Because mangroves protect coasts, provide shelter to animals, and support many fish species.
4. How can homes near rivers reduce water pollution?
By segregating waste, reducing plastic, using natural cleaners, and treating wastewater.
5. Why should children learn about rivers?
Because rivers provide water and life; understanding them helps protect nature for the future.
THINK & REFLECT – With Suggested Answers
1. What rule would you create to protect rivers?
Ban dumping of waste near rivers and strict fines for polluting industries.
2. Think of a time you wasted water. What could you do differently?
Turn off taps while brushing, bathing and washing.
3. How would you design a simple water filter?
Use pebbles, sand, charcoal and cotton to clean water.
4. Why are rivers still important in modern cities?
They supply water to homes, factories, transport, electricity, and farming.
5. What steps would you take to keep a new city near a river safe?
Build good drainage, plant trees, treat wastewater, protect flood zones, save water.
EXTRA ACTIVITY-BASED QUESTIONS – With Answers
1. Name three items that dissolve in water.
Salt, sugar, lemon juice.
2. Name three items that do not dissolve in water.
Plastic, sand, oil.
3. How would plastic thrown on land end up in a river?
Rainwater washes it into drains → drains take it to rivers.
4. List three crops grown near the Godavari.
Rice, sugarcane, cotton.
5. Write any three safety rules during a flood.
• Do not touch electric wires
• Do not walk in flood water
• Move to higher ground
MCQs – Chapter 2: Journey of a River (Godavari)
(With answers below each question)
Set 1 – Introduction, Origin & Course of River
- The Godavari River begins in which mountain range?
a) Aravalli Hills
b) Western Ghats
c) Himalayas
d) Eastern Ghats
Answer: b) Western Ghats - Godavari starts from which place in Maharashtra?
a) Lonavala
b) Mahabaleshwar
c) Trimbakeshwar
d) Nashik Road
Answer: c) Trimbakeshwar - The small rivers that join a larger river are called:
a) Distributaries
b) Deltas
c) Tributaries
d) Reservoirs
Answer: c) Tributaries - How long is the Godavari River?
a) 500 km
b) 900 km
c) 1,465 km
d) 2,525 km
Answer: c) 1,465 km - Godavari finally joins the:
a) Arabian Sea
b) Indian Ocean
c) Bay of Bengal
d) Red Sea
Answer: c) Bay of Bengal
Set 2 – Map, States, Tributaries & Wildlife
- Godavari does NOT flow through which of these states?
a) Maharashtra
b) Telangana
c) Chhattisgarh
d) Kerala
Answer: d) Kerala - Which is a major dam built on the Godavari?
a) Hirakud
b) Nagarjuna Sagar
c) Polavaram
d) Sardar Sarovar
Answer: c) Polavaram - Which wildlife sanctuary lies along the Godavari?
a) Ranthambore
b) Kawal Tiger Reserve
c) Kaziranga
d) Periyar
Answer: b) Kawal Tiger Reserve - Indravati and Sabari are:
a) Lakes
b) Mountains
c) Tributaries of Godavari
d) Dams
Answer: c) Tributaries of Godavari - Where does the Godavari form a delta?
a) Nashik
b) Hyderabad
c) Coringa Mangroves
d) Pune
Answer: c) Coringa Mangroves
Set 3 – Uses of River, People & Crops
- Rivers help people because they provide:
a) Water for drinking
b) Water for irrigation
c) Water for factories
d) All of the above
Answer: d) All of the above - A river that flows throughout the year is called:
a) Seasonal
b) Perennial
c) Artificial
d) Temporary
Answer: b) Perennial - Which crop grows commonly near the Godavari?
a) Apple
b) Sugarcane
c) Tea
d) Pineapple
Answer: b) Sugarcane - Ecotourism means:
a) Visiting malls
b) Watching TV
c) Visiting natural places responsibly
d) Buying eco-friendly bags
Answer: c) Visiting natural places responsibly - People living near Godavari are engaged in:
a) Fishing
b) Farming
c) Tourism
d) All of the above
Answer: d) All of the above
Set 4 – Dams, Pollution & Water Safety
- A dam is built to:
a) Stop fish from moving
b) Store water in a reservoir
c) Send water to the sea
d) Make the river longer
Answer: b) Store water in a reservoir - When a dam is built, what may get flooded?
a) Deserts
b) Forests and villages
c) Mountains
d) Oceans
Answer: b) Forests and villages - Plastic thrown into rivers:
a) Dissolves easily
b) Makes water clean
c) Pollutes and harms animals
d) Turns into soil quickly
Answer: c) Pollutes and harms animals - Fertilisers washed into rivers cause a:
a) Rainbow
b) Green blanket
c) Waterfall
d) Desert
Answer: b) Green blanket - Water that looks clear may still be unsafe because it may contain:
a) Clean animals
b) Hidden chemicals
c) Toys
d) Diamonds
Answer: b) Hidden chemicals
Set 5 – Floods, Safety, Drought & Solutions
- Floods occur mainly because of:
a) Too much rain
b) Too much snow
c) No sunlight
d) Very cold weather
Answer: a) Too much rain - Broken roads during floods affect:
a) Travel and transport
b) Sleeping
c) Sports
d) Music
Answer: a) Travel and transport - During floods, the safest action is to:
a) Touch electric wires
b) Swim in floodwater
c) Move to higher ground
d) Go inside the river
Answer: c) Move to higher ground - When a river dries up, people may:
a) Celebrate
b) Leave their homes
c) Build a new school
d) Go for swimming
Answer: b) Leave their homes - Turning off the tap while brushing your teeth helps:
a) Waste water
b) Save water
c) Create floods
d) Pollute rivers
Answer: b) Save water
Set 6 – Extra MCQs (Full-Chapter Revision)
- Godavari is also known as:
a) Uttar Ganga
b) Dakshina Ganga
c) Sindhu
d) Yamuna Mata
Answer: b) Dakshina Ganga - The “green blanket” on a river reduces:
a) Oxygen for fish
b) Plants
c) Trees
d) Buildings
Answer: a) Oxygen for fish - Coringa Mangroves are located near the:
a) Origin of Godavari
b) Middle course of Godavari
c) End of Godavari
d) Dams of Godavari
Answer: c) End of Godavari - Water ATMs give water when you:
a) Sing a song
b) Insert a card or coin
c) Press a random button
d) Pay with vegetables
Answer: b) Insert a card or coin - The national aquatic animal of India is the:
a) Hilsa fish
b) Ganges river dolphin
c) Shark
d) Blue whale
Answer: b) Ganges river dolphin
Fill in the Blanks (With Answers) – Chapter 2 — Journey of a River
1. I begin my journey in the ______________ hills at Trimbakeshwar.
Answer: Brahmagiri
2. I travel a total of ______________ kilometres before meeting the sea.
Answer: 1,465
3. The small streams that join a river are called ______________.
Answer: tributaries
4. Godavari joins the ______________ at the end of its journey.
Answer: Bay of Bengal
5. The Godavari is the ______________ longest river in India.
Answer: second
6. Godavari is also called ______________ Ganga.
Answer: Dakshina
7. A river that flows throughout the year is called a ______________ river.
Answer: perennial
8. The Coringa Mangrove Forests are located near the ______________ of Godavari.
Answer: delta
9. A dam stores river water in a large water body called a ______________.
Answer: reservoir
10. Waste, plastic and dirty water pollute a ______________.
Answer: river
11. People near Godavari grow crops like ______________, sugarcane and cotton.
Answer: rice
12. More than ______________ dams have been built on the Godavari.
Answer: 900
13. A river floods when there is too much ______________.
Answer: rain
14. Plant growth on river water due to fertilizers forms a ______________ blanket.
Answer: green
15. Rivers are important because they provide water for drinking, farming and ______________.
Answer: factories / industry
16. The ______________ Tiger Reserve lies along the Godavari River.
Answer: Kawal
17. When a dam is built, forests and land get ______________.
Answer: flooded
18. Ecotourism means visiting natural places without ______________ the environment.
Answer: harming
19. Plastic thrown on land can get washed into ______________.
Answer: rivers
20. The Majuli island was formed by the ______________ river.
Answer: Brahmaputra
21. Too many plants in the river make it hard for fish to ______________.
Answer: breathe
22. When a river dries, people may have to ______________ to another place.
Answer: move / shift
23. Turning off the tap while brushing helps ______________ water.
Answer: save
24. The Bhupen Hazarika Setu is more than ______________ kilometres long.
Answer: 9
25. Fresh water meets salty sea water in the ______________ region.
Answer: delta
26. The Godavari flows through states like Maharashtra, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh and ______________.
Answer: Chhattisgarh / Odisha (both acceptable depending on map reference)
27. The water for homes, schools and fields comes from ______________.
Answer: rivers
28. Chemicals and dirty soapy water can hide in rivers and make water ______________.
Answer: unsafe
29. During floods, people must move to ______________ ground.
Answer: higher
30. The National Water Mission helps people use water ______________.
Answer: wisely
True or False – Chapter 2 — Journey of a River
Set 1 — True or False
- The Godavari River begins its journey in the Brahmagiri Hills.
- Tributaries are small streams that join a larger river.
- The Godavari River flows for 1,065 kilometres.
- Godavari is the longest river in India.
- Godavari finally meets the Arabian Sea.
- The Kawal Tiger Reserve lies along the Godavari River.
- Godavari is also known as Dakshina Ganga.
- The Coringa Mangrove Forests lie in the delta where Godavari ends.
- Godavari is a seasonal river.
- People depend on Godavari for farming, drinking and washing.
Answers – Set 1
1 True
2 True
3 False
4 False
5 False
6 True
7 True
8 True
9 False
10 True
Set 2 — True or False
- People visit Nashik to take a holy dip in the Godavari River.
- The Bhupen Hazarika Setu is built over the Godavari River.
- Rivers that flow only in rainy season are called perennial rivers.
- Red Sandalwood trees are found in forests along the Godavari.
- A delta forms when a river meets the sea.
- The Godavari provides water to schools, farms and factories.
- Ecotourism teaches people to harm the environment.
- A reservoir is formed behind a dam.
- More than 900 dams have been built on the Godavari.
- Building dams never affects people or animals.
Answers – Set 2
1 True
2 False
3 False
4 True
5 True
6 True
7 False
8 True
9 True
10 False
Set 3 — True or False
- Plastic waste can pollute the Godavari River.
- Mangrove forests grow where the river meets freshwater ponds.
- Fish, turtles and birds can get harmed when a river is polluted.
- Fertilisers washed into rivers can create a green blanket of plants.
- Too many plants in a river help fish breathe easily.
- Soapy water mixed with chemicals can harm rivers.
- The Namami Gange programme helps clean the Godavari River.
- Floods occur when there is too much rain in the river basin.
- Floodwaters can damage houses, crops and roads.
- Trees help reduce flooding by slowing down rainwater.
Answers – Set 3
1 True
2 False
3 True
4 True
5 False
6 True
7 False
8 True
9 True
10 True
Set 4 — True or False
- Floodwater can spread diseases.
- Electricity remains safe to use during floods.
- People should follow evacuation orders during floods.
- Sandbags can help protect homes during flooding.
- People should walk and drive through floodwater.
- Animals also need to be moved to safe places during floods.
- Drying rivers cause no problems for people.
- Water ATMs provide clean drinking water.
- In 2019, Chennai received too much rainfall and flooded.
- Turning off taps while brushing can help save water.
Answers – Set 4
1 True
2 False
3 True
4 True
5 False
6 True
7 False
8 True
9 False
10 True
Set 5 — True or False
- When a river runs dry, people may have to move to another place.
- The Godavari River is seasonal and dries up every summer.
- Fish like Hilsa migrate from the sea into rivers.
- Rivers are still important for cities even today.
- Planting trees can help protect rivers.
- Majuli island was formed by the Godavari River.
- The National Water Mission helps people use water wisely.
- Water used for washing fruits can be reused for plants.
- More waste in rivers means cleaner water.
- Everyone can help save rivers through small actions.
Answers – Set 5
1 True
2 False
3 True
4 True
5 True
6 False
7 True
8 True
9 False
10 True
Match the Following – Chapter 2 — Journey of a River
SET 1 – Match the Following
| Column A | Column B |
|---|---|
| 1. Godavari begins at | a. Perennial river |
| 2. Coringa | b. Tributaries |
| 3. Indravati, Manjira, Sabari | c. Western Ghats (Trimbakeshwar) |
| 4. Godavari flows year-round | d. Mangrove forests |
| 5. Polavaram | e. A major dam |
Answers – Set 1
1 → c
2 → d
3 → b
4 → a
5 → e
SET 2 – Match the Following
| Column A | Column B |
|---|---|
| 1. Sriram Sagar Project | a. A wildlife sanctuary on Godavari route |
| 2. Kawal Tiger Reserve | b. Helps people get clean drinking water |
| 3. Godavari joins | c. Major river project in Telangana |
| 4. Water ATM | d. Bay of Bengal |
| 5. Bhupen Hazarika Setu | e. Longest river bridge in India |
Answers – Set 2
1 → c
2 → a
3 → d
4 → b
5 → e
SET 3 – Match the Following
| Column A | Column B |
|---|---|
| 1. Seasonal rivers | a. Chemicals, plastic, sewage |
| 2. Pollution in rivers | b. Flow only in rainy season |
| 3. Delta | c. Water shortage & migration |
| 4. River running dry | d. Many small streams spreading out |
| 5. Red sandalwood & Indian golden gecko | e. Forests along Godavari |
Answers – Set 3
1 → b
2 → a
3 → d
4 → c
5 → e
SET 4 – Match the Following
| Column A | Column B |
|---|---|
| 1. Reservoir | a. Water becomes unsafe |
| 2. Fertilisers reaching the river | b. A goal of Namami Gange |
| 3. Green blanket (overgrowth) | c. Stored water behind a dam |
| 4. Keeping rivers clean | d. Causes plants to grow too fast |
| 5. Healthy rivers support | e. Fish, birds, turtles, people |
Answers – Set 4
1 → c
2 → d
3 → a
4 → b
5 → e
SET 5 – Match the Following
| Column A | Column B |
|---|---|
| 1. Floods | a. Green cover prevents this |
| 2. Trees near rivers | b. Do not dissolve in water |
| 3. Plastic waste | c. Roads, houses, fields damaged |
| 4. Sandbags & ropes | d. Emergency flood-preparedness items |
| 5. Hilsa fish | e. Migrates from sea to river |
Answers – Set 5
1 → c
2 → a
3 → b
4 → d
5 → e
ALL Activities from chapter “Journey of a River – Class 5 EVS
ALL Activities from the complete chapter “Journey of a River – Class 5 EVS (Chapter 2)” WITH FULL ANSWERS.
ACTIVITY 1 – Poster Making
Question:
Make a poster in your classroom showing all the ways rivers help people. Include drawings of homes, farms, boats, fishermen and more.
Sample Answer (Description for the Poster):
Title: “How Rivers Help Us”
Your poster may include:
- Houses near the river
- Farmers growing crops (rice, sugarcane, vegetables)
- Boats carrying goods
- Fishermen catching fish
- A dam on the river
- Water being supplied to homes
- Animals drinking water
- A factory using water
- People doing boating or tourism
Message to write:
“Rivers give us water, food, travel, jobs and life. Save every drop!”
ACTIVITY 2 – Waste and Pollution
Question:
Make a list of things that we throw into the waste bin at home or school. If these things were thrown into a river or a pond, how would each item harm the animals, plants and people who live nearby?
Sample List with Answers
| Item thrown in bin | If thrown in river, it will… |
|---|---|
| Plastic bags | Get stuck in fish stomachs; they die |
| Food waste | Rot and reduce oxygen; fish suffocate |
| Shampoo sachets | Add chemicals; water becomes poisonous |
| Broken toys | Injure animals; block river flow |
| Cloth or rags | Get tangled around animals; cause drowning |
| Glass bottles | Can hurt people and animals; dangerous cuts |
| Thermocol | Floats forever; eaten by birds; pollutes water |
| Metal cans | Rust; release harmful chemicals |
ACTIVITY 3 – Dissolve / Do Not Dissolve
Question:
List a few things that:
(a) Dissolve in water
(b) Do not dissolve in water
Answers:
(a) Dissolve in water:
- Salt
- Sugar
- Lemon juice
- Washing powder
- Tea (colour dissolves)
(b) Do not dissolve in water:
- Sand
- Oil
- Pebbles
- Rubber bands
- Plastic pieces
ACTIVITY 4 – Clean River vs. Green Blanket
- Which river looks healthy and why?
The river with clear water looks healthy because fish can breathe, sunlight reaches inside, and water flows smoothly. - How do so many plants grow in the water?
Fertilisers from farms wash into the river, which act like food for the plants and make them grow fast. - What happens when too many plants grow in a river?
- They form a blanket over the surface
- Fish cannot breathe and die
- Water becomes dirty and unsafe
- The river flow becomes slow
ACTIVITY 5 – Match the Columns
| Flood Problem | What it affects |
|---|---|
| (i) Dirty water | (a) Shelter for people |
| (ii) Broken roads | (b) Safe drinking |
| (iii) Lost crops | (c) Learning |
| (iv) No electricity | (d) Travel and transport |
| (v) Spread of diseases | (e) Lights, fans and phones |
| (vi) Damaged homes | (f) People’s health |
| (vii) Schools shut | (g) Food supply |
Answers:
(i) Dirty water → b. Safe drinking
(ii) Broken roads → d. Travel and transport
(iii) Lost crops → g. Food supply
(iv) No electricity → e. Lights, fans and phones
(v) Spread of diseases → f. People’s health
(vi) Damaged homes → a. Shelter for people
(vii) Schools shut → c. Learning
ACTIVITY 6 – Flood Safety Table
Before the Flood:
- Stay informed through news
- Prepare emergency bag
- Keep sandbags, ladder, rope
- Move animals to higher places
- Protect important documents
- Know evacuation routes
During the Flood:
- Move to higher ground
- Do not walk or drive through floodwater
- Turn off electricity
- Follow evacuation orders
- Avoid touching electric wires
- Inform family about your safety
After the Flood:
- Return only when it is safe
- Boil water before drinking
- Clean and disinfect the house
- Get electrical lines checked
- Help neighbours
- Bring animals back safely
ACTIVITY 7 – Role Play
You are the Sarpanch/Municipal Corporator.
To prevent flooding:
- Plant more trees
- Clean drains before monsoon
- Build proper rainwater outlets
- Stop construction on riverbanks
To prevent damage:
- Build strong embankments
- Keep rescue boats and sandbags
- Use warning sirens and alerts
For elderly and disabled citizens:
- Provide volunteers to help evacuate
- Arrange transport to shelters
- Keep stretchers and wheelchairs ready
For animals:
- Move cattle to higher shelters
- Provide fodder and clean water
- Keep veterinary help ready
WHEN A RIVER RUNS DRY (With Answers)
- What would you do if you had no water for a day?
I would use stored water only for drinking and cooking. I would avoid wasting water in bathing or washing. - What if there was no water for a week? How would you manage?
- Store water from tankers
- Use water very carefully
- Visit community water supply points
- Reuse water where possible
- Follow strict water-saving rules
WRITE – Dam Problems (With Answers)
Problems caused by dams:
- Forests get submerged
- Animals lose habitats
- People must leave their homes
- Less water flows downstream
- Fish cannot migrate
Solutions:
- Provide new homes to people
- Build wildlife corridors
- Release water regularly
- Plant trees on new land
- Build fish ladders
WRITE – Plastic and Cleaners (With Answers)
- Where do plastic wrappers and bags end up?
They go into drains, rivers and finally the sea. Animals like fish and turtles eat them and get harmed. - What soaps or cleaners are used at home? Where does the dirty water go?
We use soap, shampoo and floor cleaner. Dirty water goes into drains that lead to rivers, ponds and lakes.
WRITE – Protecting Water Bodies (With Answers)
Three things you can do:
- Do not throw plastic in water bodies
- Use natural cleaners
- Plant trees near riverbanks
- Save water every day
- Spread awareness
(Any three.)
LET US REFLECT (With Answers)
- Rivers in your state – Uses – Dams
Example (any state can be changed):
Rivers: Godavari, Krishna, Bhima
Uses: Drinking, farming, fishing, factories
Dams: Gangapur, Koyna - Story or festival related to rivers:
Example: Godavari Pushkaram. - Condition of rivers earlier vs. now:
Earlier: clean, fewer people, less plastic
Now: polluted, chemicals, waste thrown in rivers. - Why people built homes near rivers? Are rivers still important?
People needed water for drinking, farming, travel and fishing.
Rivers are still very important today. - One new rule to protect rivers:
Fine anyone who dumps garbage into the river.
(or any reasonable answer) - When you wasted water – what could you do?
I left a tap running once. I should close taps properly to save water. - Simple water filter design:
Use a bottle with layers of cotton, sand, gravel and charcoal. - Planning a city near a river:
a) To keep river clean:
- Treat sewage
- Ban plastic
- Plant trees
b) To prevent floods:
- Build embankments
- Maintain drainage
- Avoid construction on riverbanks
c) To ensure enough water:
- Rainwater harvesting
- Reusing water
- Water-saving rules
Other Important Notes Related to This Chapter
NCERT Question Answer Solution Class 5 EVS Chapter 2 Journey of a River
Summary Notes Chapter 2 Journey of a River
Extra Questions Chapter 2 Journey of a River
Practice Worksheet Chapter 2 Journey of a River