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PRACTICE WORKSHEET for Class 5 EVS – Chapter 2: Journey of a River

FIVE COMPLETE WORKSHEET SETS for Class 5 EVS – Chapter 2: Journey of a River.
Each set contains all question types (MCQ, Fill-ups, True/False, Match the Columns, Short & Long Answers).

WORKSHEET – SET 1

A. Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

  1. Godavari begins its journey from __________.
    a) Himalayas
    b) Brahmagiri Hills
    c) Aravalli Hills
    d) Satpura Hills
  2. A river that flows throughout the year is called a __________.
    a) Seasonal river
    b) Perennial river
    c) Flood river
    d) Dry river
  3. The place where a river meets the sea is called a __________.
    a) Valley
    b) Desert
    c) Delta
    d) Plateau
  4. Coringa Mangrove Forests are located near the __________.
    a) Source of Godavari
    b) Delta of Godavari
    c) Middle course
    d) Reservoir area
  5. A dam stores water in a __________.
    a) Canal
    b) Pond
    c) Reservoir
    d) Lake

B. Fill in the blanks
6. Small rivers that join a bigger river are called __________.
7. The Godavari travels for __________ kilometres.
8. Waste and plastic thrown in rivers can make people __________.
9. Fertilizers washed into rivers create a __________ blanket on water.
10. The Godavari is also called __________ Ganga.

C. True or False
11. The Godavari is the longest river in India.
12. Seasonal rivers flow only during the rainy season.
13. Dams can displace people and animals.
14. The water from rivers is never used in factories.
15. Too many plants growing in a river can harm fish.

D. Match the Columns
A | B
16. Dirty water | a) Food supply
17. Broken roads | b) Safe drinking
18. Lost crops | c) Travel
19. Schools shut | d) Learning
20. Spread of diseases | e) Health

E. Short Answer Questions
21. Name any two tributaries of the Godavari.
22. What is ecotourism?
23. Why do floods happen? Give one reason.
24. What happens when a dam is built?
25. List two ways you can save water at home.

F. Long Answer Questions
26. Describe the journey of the Godavari from source to sea.
27. How does pollution harm the river and living beings?
28. Explain why rivers are important for human settlements.


WORKSHEET – SET 1 (WITH ANSWERS)

A. Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

(Write the correct option)

  1. Godavari begins its journey from __________.
    Answer: (b) Brahmagiri Hills
  2. A river that flows throughout the year is called a __________.
    Answer: (b) Perennial river
  3. The place where a river meets the sea is called a __________.
    Answer: (c) Delta
  4. Coringa Mangrove Forests are located near the __________.
    Answer: (b) Delta of Godavari
  5. A dam stores water in a __________.
    Answer: (c) Reservoir

B. Fill in the blanks

  1. Small rivers that join a bigger river are called __________.
    Answer: tributaries
  2. The Godavari travels for __________ kilometres.
    Answer: 1465 kilometres
  3. Waste and plastic thrown in rivers can make people __________.
    Answer: sick
  4. Fertilizers washed into rivers create a __________ blanket on water.
    Answer: green
  5. The Godavari is also called __________ Ganga.
    Answer: Dakshina

C. True or False

  1. The Godavari is the longest river in India.
    Answer: False
  2. Seasonal rivers flow only during the rainy season.
    Answer: True
  3. Dams can displace people and animals.
    Answer: True
  4. The water from rivers is never used in factories.
    Answer: False
  5. Too many plants growing in a river can harm fish.
    Answer: True

D. Match the Columns

  1. Dirty water — b) Safe drinking
  2. Broken roads — c) Travel
  3. Lost crops — a) Food supply
  4. Schools shut — d) Learning
  5. Spread of diseases — e) Health

E. Short Answer Questions

  1. Name any two tributaries of the Godavari.
    Answer: Manjira and Pranhita
  2. What is ecotourism?
    Answer: Travelling to natural places without harming the environment.
  3. Why do floods happen?
    Answer: Floods happen due to heavy rainfall and overflowing rivers.
  4. What happens when a dam is built?
    Answer: A large reservoir forms and nearby land may submerge.
  5. List two ways you can save water at home.
    Answer: Close taps properly; take shorter baths.

F. Long Answer Questions

Explain why rivers are important for human settlements.
Answer:
Rivers provide water for drinking, farming, travel, electricity, and support many jobs such as fishing and boating.

Describe the journey of the Godavari from source to sea.
Answer:
The Godavari begins from the Brahmagiri Hills in Maharashtra, flows through Telangana and Andhra Pradesh, passes cities like Nashik and Rajahmundry, forms a delta near the Bay of Bengal, and finally meets the sea.

How does pollution harm the river and living beings?
Answer:
Pollution makes the water dirty, kills fish, spreads diseases, harms birds, and affects people who use river water for drinking and farming.

WORKSHEET – SET 2

A. Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

  1. Godavari is the __________ longest river in India.
    a) First
    b) Second
    c) Third
    d) Fourth
  2. Bhupen Hazarika Setu is built over the __________ river.
    a) Ganga
    b) Yamuna
    c) Brahmaputra
    d) Godavari
  3. The forest at the end of the Godavari is called __________.
    a) Sundarbans
    b) Coringa Mangroves
    c) Kaziranga
    d) Nilgiri
  4. The water body behind a dam is known as a __________.
    a) Ghat
    b) Bridge
    c) Reservoir
    d) Valley
  5. Excess fertilisers entering a river cause __________.
    a) Earthquakes
    b) Green blanket
    c) Volcano
    d) Snowfall

B. Fill in the blanks
6. People built homes near rivers because they needed __________.
7. __________ is the world’s largest river island.
8. Wastewater from factories is called __________ water.
9. Rivers support many __________ like fishing and farming.
10. The Indian golden gecko lives in the __________ forests.

C. True or False
11. Godavari flows through only one state.
12. Dams can cause forests to submerge.
13. Using eco-friendly products reduces river pollution.
14. Floods never damage roads or homes.
15. Fish migration occurs when fish travel to lay eggs.

D. Match the Columns
A | B
16. No electricity | a) Health
17. Floodwater | b) Lighting
18. Damaged homes | c) Safe drinking
19. Dirty water | d) Shelter
20. Lost crops | e) Food supply

E. Short Answer Questions
21. Why is the Godavari called Dakshina Ganga?
22. Name two animals found near the river.
23. What do plants need to grow?
24. Why should we not throw plastic into rivers?
25. What is a perennial river?

F. Long Answer Questions
26. Write any four ways rivers help human beings.
27. Explain how dams help and also cause problems.
28. Describe how fertilisers cause river pollution.

WORKSHEET – SET 2 (WITH ANSWERS)

A. Multiple Choice Questions

  1. Godavari is the __________ longest river in India.
    Answer: (b) Second
  2. Bhupen Hazarika Setu is built over the __________ river.
    Answer: (c) Brahmaputra
  3. The forest at the end of the Godavari is called __________.
    Answer: (b) Coringa Mangroves
  4. The water body behind a dam is known as a __________.
    Answer: (c) Reservoir
  5. Excess fertilisers entering a river cause __________.
    Answer: (b) Green blanket

B. Fill in the blanks

  1. People built homes near rivers because they needed __________.
    Answer: water
  2. __________ is the world’s largest river island.
    Answer: Majuli
  3. Wastewater from factories is called __________ water.
    Answer: dirty
  4. Rivers support many __________ like fishing and farming.
    Answer: occupations
  5. The Indian golden gecko lives in the __________ forests.
    Answer: Eastern Ghats

C. True or False

  1. Godavari flows through only one state.
    Answer: False
  2. Dams can cause forests to submerge.
    Answer: True
  3. Using eco-friendly products reduces river pollution.
    Answer: True
  4. Floods never damage roads or homes.
    Answer: False
  5. Fish migration occurs when fish travel to lay eggs.
    Answer: True

D. Match the Columns

  1. No electricity — b) Lighting
  2. Floodwater — c) Safe drinking
  3. Damaged homes — d) Shelter
  4. Dirty water — a) Health
  5. Lost crops — e) Food supply

E. Short Answer Questions

  1. Why is the Godavari called Dakshina Ganga?
    Answer: Because it is the largest river in southern India.
  2. Name two animals found near the river.
    Answer: Otters and crocodiles
  3. What do plants need to grow?
    Answer: Water, sunlight, and soil
  4. Why should we not throw plastic into rivers?
    Answer: It harms fish, animals, and pollutes water.
  5. What is a perennial river?
    Answer: A river that flows throughout the year.

F. Long Answer Questions

  1. Write any four ways rivers help human beings.
    Answer:
    Rivers provide drinking water, irrigation, electricity, transport, and jobs.
  2. Explain how dams help and also cause problems.
    Answer:
    Dams help by storing water, controlling floods, and making electricity.
    They also submerge forests and displace people.
  3. Describe how fertilisers cause river pollution.
    Answer:
    Fertilisers wash into rivers and create green algae, reducing oxygen and killing fish.

WORKSHEET – SET 3

A. Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

  1. Godavari originates in __________.
    a) Uttarakhand
    b) Trimbakeshwar
    c) Gujarat
    d) Kerala
  2. The Chenab rail bridge is the world’s highest __________.
    a) Dam
    b) Arch bridge
    c) Reservoir
    d) Canal
  3. Water ATMs provide __________.
    a) Electricity
    b) Clean drinking water
    c) Food
    d) Clothes
  4. Rivers become polluted because of __________.
    a) Trees
    b) Plastic and waste
    c) Clean air
    d) Mountains
  5. The delta of the Godavari is near __________.
    a) Nashik
    b) Bengal
    c) Rajahmundry
    d) Nagpur

B. Fill in the blanks
6. Rivers support many __________ like fishing.
7. When heavy rain falls, rivers can cause __________.
8. Dams help generate __________.
9. A river ending in many small streams is called a __________.
10. One of the longest dams in India is __________.

C. True or False
11. Pollution makes river water unsafe to drink.
12. Rivers never change direction.
13. Animals depend on rivers for survival.
14. Water ATMs provide free water without a coin or card.
15. Seasonal rivers dry up in summer.

D. Match the Columns
A | B
16. Floods | a) Displacement
17. Pollution | b) Fast plant growth
18. Fertilisers | c) Overflow of water
19. Dams | d) Dirty water
20. Delta | e) Mangroves

E. Short Answer Questions
21. What is meant by a tributary?
22. What is a wildlife sanctuary?
23. Why is river water important for farming?
24. What happens to forests when dams are built?
25. What are water ATMs?

F. Long Answer Questions
26. Explain how floods affect people and animals.
27. Describe the Coringa Mangrove Forests.
28. Write four ways to protect water bodies.

WORKSHEET – SET 3 (WITH ANSWERS)

A. Multiple Choice Questions

  1. Godavari originates in __________.
    Answer: (b) Trimbakeshwar
  2. The Chenab rail bridge is the world’s highest __________.
    Answer: (b) Arch bridge
  3. Water ATMs provide __________.
    Answer: (b) Clean drinking water
  4. Rivers become polluted because of __________.
    Answer: (b) Plastic and waste
  5. The delta of the Godavari is near __________.
    Answer: (c) Rajahmundry

B. Fill in the blanks

  1. Rivers support many __________ like fishing.
    Answer: occupations
  2. When heavy rain falls, rivers can cause __________.
    Answer: floods
  3. Dams help generate __________.
    Answer: electricity
  4. A river ending in many small streams is called a __________.
    Answer: delta
  5. One of the longest dams in India is __________.
    Answer: Polavaram Dam

C. True or False

  1. Pollution makes river water unsafe to drink.
    Answer: True
  2. Rivers never change direction.
    Answer: False
  3. Animals depend on rivers for survival.
    Answer: True
  4. Water ATMs provide free water without a coin or card.
    Answer: False
  5. Seasonal rivers dry up in summer.
    Answer: True

D. Match the Columns

  1. Floods — c) Overflow of water
  2. Pollution — d) Dirty water
  3. Fertilisers — b) Fast plant growth
  4. Dams — a) Displacement
  5. Delta — e) Mangroves

E. Short Answer Questions

  1. What is meant by a tributary?
    Answer: A smaller river that joins a bigger river.
  2. What is a wildlife sanctuary?
    Answer: A place where animals are protected.
  3. Why is river water important for farming?
    Answer: It helps crops grow.
  4. What happens to forests when dams are built?
    Answer: They get submerged under water.
  5. What are water ATMs?
    Answer: Machines that give clean drinking water using a coin or card.

F. Long Answer Questions

  1. Explain how floods affect people and animals.
    Answer:
    Floods damage homes, roads, crops, and cause loss of food and shelter for both people and animals.
  2. Describe the Coringa Mangrove Forests.
    Answer:
    They are dense mangrove forests near the Godavari delta that protect the land from storms and support many animals.
  3. Write four ways to protect water bodies.
    Answer:
    Do not throw plastic, use eco-friendly products, plant trees, and treat wastewater before releasing it.

WORKSHEET – SET 4

A. Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

  1. A river that flows only during rains is a __________.
    a) Perennial river
    b) Seasonal river
    c) Delta river
    d) None
  2. Which river dolphin is blind?
    a) Amazon
    b) Ganges
    c) Nile
    d) Yangtze
  3. What causes rivers to flood?
    a) Less rainfall
    b) Heavy continuous rainfall
    c) No rainfall
    d) Snowfall
  4. Which programme helps clean the Ganga?
    a) Swachh Bharat
    b) Namami Gange
    c) Jal Kranti
    d) Water Mission
  5. Green blanket in a river is caused by __________.
    a) Soil
    b) Fertilizers
    c) Stones
    d) Air

B. Fill in the blanks
6. Dams block rivers and create __________.
7. Pollution reduces the number of __________ in rivers.
8. People built cities near __________ in ancient times.
9. The Godavari flows into the __________.
10. Excess rainwater entering rivers causes __________.

C. True or False
11. The Godavari is a seasonal river.
12. Floodwater affects travel and transport.
13. Wastewater can harm fish and birds.
14. Mangroves grow near the source of rivers.
15. Every drop of water should be saved.

D. Match the Columns
A | B
16. Flooding | a) Unsafe for fish
17. Plastic | b) Blocks river flow
18. Reservoir | c) Heavy rain
19. Dirty water | d) Water storage
20. Dams | e) Pollution

E. Short Answer Questions
21. Define a seasonal river.
22. Why is clean water important?
23. What happens when fertilisers enter rivers?
24. List two ways to save water daily.
25. What is fish migration?

F. Long Answer Questions
26. How does the Godavari help people in daily life?
27. Explain the effects of river pollution.
28. Why must we protect rivers?

WORKSHEET – SET 4 (WITH ANSWERS)

A. Multiple Choice Questions

  1. A river that flows only during rains is a __________.
    Answer: (b) Seasonal river
  2. Which river dolphin is blind?
    Answer: (b) Ganges
  3. What causes rivers to flood?
    Answer: (b) Heavy continuous rainfall
  4. Which programme helps clean the Ganga?
    Answer: (b) Namami Gange
  5. Green blanket in a river is caused by __________.
    Answer: (b) Fertilizers

B. Fill in the blanks

  1. Dams block rivers and create __________.
    Answer: reservoirs
  2. Pollution reduces the number of __________ in rivers.
    Answer: fish
  3. People built cities near __________ in ancient times.
    Answer: rivers
  4. The Godavari flows into the __________.
    Answer: Bay of Bengal
  5. Excess rainwater entering rivers causes __________.
    Answer: floods

C. True or False

  1. The Godavari is a seasonal river.
    Answer: False
  2. Floodwater affects travel and transport.
    Answer: True
  3. Wastewater can harm fish and birds.
    Answer: True
  4. Mangroves grow near the source of rivers.
    Answer: False
  5. Every drop of water should be saved.
    Answer: True

D. Match the Columns

  1. Flooding — c) Heavy rain
  2. Plastic — b) Blocks river flow
  3. Reservoir — d) Water storage
  4. Dirty water — e) Pollution
  5. Dams — a) Unsafe for fish

E. Short Answer Questions

  1. Define a seasonal river.
    Answer: A river that flows only in rainy season.
  2. Why is clean water important?
    Answer: It keeps us healthy and prevents diseases.
  3. What happens when fertilisers enter rivers?
    Answer: They cause algae growth and harm fish.
  4. List two ways to save water daily.
    Answer: Turn off taps while brushing; reuse water for plants.
  5. What is fish migration?
    Answer: Movement of fish to other places to lay eggs.

F. Long Answer Questions

  1. How does the Godavari help people in daily life?
    Answer:
    It provides drinking water, irrigation, transport, electricity, and supports many jobs.
  2. Explain the effects of river pollution.
    Answer:
    It kills fish, spreads diseases, destroys habitats, and harms people and animals.
  3. Why must we protect rivers?
    Answer:
    Rivers are essential for life, farming, drinking, and maintaining nature’s balance.

WORKSHEET – SET 5

A. Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

  1. The Godavari flows into the __________.
    a) Arabian Sea
    b) Bay of Bengal
    c) Indian Ocean
    d) None
  2. Which of the following causes river pollution?
    a) Clean water
    b) Factory waste
    c) Wells
    d) Rainwater
  3. Mangroves grow in __________ water.
    a) Desert
    b) Salty
    c) Pure freshwater
    d) Mountain streams
  4. People near rivers follow occupations like __________.
    a) Fishing
    b) Mining
    c) Space travel
    d) Banking only
  5. Godavari is also known as __________.
    a) Northern Ganga
    b) Western Ganga
    c) Dakshina Ganga
    d) Purana Ganga

B. Fill in the blanks
6. Rivers are important for __________ water supply.
7. Many dams can cause people to __________ their homes.
8. Dirty water entering rivers harms __________.
9. People use Godavari’s water for __________ and washing.
10. A river can overflow its banks and cause __________.

C. True or False
11. A delta forms where a river meets the sea.
12. Floods never impact schools.
13. River water is carried through pipes and canals.
14. Wastewater from homes is always clean.
15. Rivers help many plants and animals survive.

D. Match the Columns
A | B
16. Dams | a) Food
17. Rainwater | b) Overflow
18. Floods | c) Storage
19. Farmers | d) Irrigation
20. Dry river | e) No water

E. Short Answer Questions
21. Why are trees important during heavy rains?
22. How do rivers help factories?
23. What is meant by a delta?
24. Why must we reduce waste?
25. Name two states through which the Godavari flows.

F. Long Answer Questions
26. Explain the problems people face during floods.
27. How does the Godavari support wildlife?
28. Describe three steps to keep rivers clean.

WORKSHEET – SET 5 (WITH ANSWERS)

A. Multiple Choice Questions

  1. The Godavari flows into the __________.
    Answer: (b) Bay of Bengal
  2. Which of the following causes river pollution?
    Answer: (b) Factory waste
  3. Mangroves grow in __________ water.
    Answer: (b) Salty
  4. People near rivers follow occupations like __________.
    Answer: (a) Fishing
  5. Godavari is also known as __________.
    Answer: (c) Dakshina Ganga

B. Fill in the blanks

  1. Rivers are important for __________ water supply.
    Answer: drinking
  2. Many dams can cause people to __________ their homes.
    Answer: leave
  3. Dirty water entering rivers harms __________.
    Answer: animals
  4. People use Godavari’s water for __________ and washing.
    Answer: bathing
  5. A river can overflow its banks and cause __________.
    Answer: floods

C. True or False

  1. A delta forms where a river meets the sea.
    Answer: True
  2. Floods never impact schools.
    Answer: False
  3. River water is carried through pipes and canals.
    Answer: True
  4. Wastewater from homes is always clean.
    Answer: False
  5. Rivers help many plants and animals survive.
    Answer: True

D. Match the Columns

  1. Dams — c) Storage
  2. Rainwater — b) Overflow
  3. Floods — e) No water (Correct match: floods → overflow)
    Correct Answer: Floods — b) Overflow
  4. Farmers — d) Irrigation
  5. Dry river — e) No water

E. Short Answer Questions

  1. Why are trees important during heavy rains?
    Answer:
    They absorb water and prevent soil erosion and floods.
  2. How do rivers help factories?
    Answer:
    Factories use river water for cooling, cleaning, and processing.
  3. What is meant by a delta?
    Answer:
    A triangular area where a river divides into many streams before meeting the sea.
  4. Why must we reduce waste?
    Answer:
    To keep rivers clean and protect animals and people.
  5. Name two states through which the Godavari flows.
    Answer:
    Maharashtra and Andhra Pradesh.

F. Long Answer Questions

  1. Explain the problems people face during floods.
    Answer:
    Homes get damaged, roads break, crops are destroyed, and people lose food, shelter, and electricity.
  2. How does the Godavari support wildlife?
    Answer:
    It provides water, food, shelter, mangroves, and habitats for fish, birds, and animals.
  3. Describe three steps to keep rivers clean.
    Answer:
    Stop throwing plastic, clean wastewater, and plant trees along riverbanks.

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