Free Our Society 01 Practice Test - 5th Grade
Question 1
People from different communities and regions celebrate the same festivals.
True
False
SOLUTION
Solution : B
People from different communities and regions celebrate different festivals. These festivals can be seasonal as well. Example of seasonal festivals is onam, etc.
Question 2
Unity and responsibility are the essence of the society.
True
False
SOLUTION
Solution : A
A society exists on the essence of sharing and contributing to make lives better. A society flourishes when people cooperate with each other and everyone contributes for its welfare.
Question 3
What basic needs does a shelter fulfil?
Safety
Comfort
Having fun
Protection from bad weather
SOLUTION
Solution : A, B, and D
Shelters for humans, birds or animals facilitate the needs like comfort, safety and protection from predators and bad weather.
Question 4
In society, people may come from different walks of life but they all are the part of the society.
True
False
SOLUTION
Solution : A
People in a society belong to different walks of life, that is they have different backgrounds, histories, jobs, etc. All of them contribute to the welfare of the society. So we are all part of the society.
Question 5
Which of the following reasons are responsible for preventing children from getting primary education?
SOLUTION
Solution : B
Poverty, child labour and other social conditions prevent children from getting basic education. This social concern prompted the Indian Government to launch the Right to Education (RTE) Act. It states that children belonging to the age group of 6-14 must be provided free and compulsory education.
Question 6
Which of the following is a seasonal festival?
SOLUTION
Solution : B
Seasonal and harvesting festivals are celebrated to mark the change of seasons and the harvesting of crops. The major seasonal and harvesting festivals that are celebrated in India include Basant Panchami, Pongal, Makar Sankranti, Lohri, Onam, Baisakhi, Bhogali bihu, etc.
Question 7
Holi is famously known as 'the festival of lights'.
SOLUTION
Solution : B
Holi is famously known as 'the festival of colours'. Diwali is famously known as 'the festival of lights'. On Diwali, people decorate their homes mainly with lights and diyas.
Question 8
One should cross the road only when the traffic signal is ___
SOLUTION
Solution : A
Traffic signals control the movement of vehicles on the road. When the traffic signal is red all the vehicles stop at the zebra crossing. Then, the pedestrians can cross that road.
Question 9
The behaviour that hurts or harms someone physically or emotionally is called bullying.
SOLUTION
Solution : A
Bullying is the use of force or threat to intimidate or dominate others. This dominating behaviour may hurt or harm someone physically or emotionally.
Question 10
A non-profit organization that operates independently of government to address a social or political issue.
SOLUTION
Solution : A
A non-profit organization that operates independently of government to address a social or political issue is called a NGO or Non-Governmental Organisation.