Teaching Pedagogy Concept and Scope Of EVS Question Bank

done Questions - Concept and Scope of Environmental Studies Total Questions - 67

• question_answer1)
  "It is a complex of many variables, which surrounds man as well as the living organisms." The given statement refers to which of the following?
  A)
  Atmosphere done clear
  B)
  Knowledge done clear
  C)
  Environment done clear
  D)
  None of these done clear
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• question_answer2)
  Which of the following is incorrect regarding objectives of environmental studies?
  A)
  To enable children to have basic knowledge of various numerals, alphabets and the basic things we see everyday around us done clear
  B)
  To-develop habit of performing task in a systematic manner and learn to carry out any activity with precision done clear
  C)
  Develop the habit of cramming in children for their lengthy task which help them in teaching-learning process done clear
  D)
  To make them understand simple graphs, maps, flowcharts and statistical tables done clear
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• question_answer3)
  Which environment includes the following means of transportation, agricultural fields, mills, economic activities, division of labour lifestyle?
  A)
  Physical environment done clear
  B)
  Social environment done clear
  C)
  Psychological environment done clear
  D)
  Natural environment done clear
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• question_answer4)

  Consider the following statements

  [I] It is a inter disciplinary field based on men and environment relationships.

  [II] It is different from normal environment as each individual has its own environment in which he/she lives.

  [III] Its subject matter includes types of environment, human attitude towards environment, efforts of culture etc.

  Which of the statemeri.t(s) given above is/are correct regarding psychological environment?

  A)
  I and II done clear
  B)
  Only done clear
  C)
  I and III done clear
  D)
  All of these done clear
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• question_answer5)

  Consider the following statements

  [I] It promotes the exploitation of natural resources.

  [II] It ensures that different form of nature remain favourable towards us.

  [III] It enable children to understand different facts of environment briefly.

  Which of the stafement(s) given above is/are correct regarding the study of environment'?

  A)
  Only I done clear
  B)
  Only III done clear
  C)
  I and III done clear
  D)
  II and III done clear
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• question_answer6)
  When the rate of photosynthesis in the plants gets increased?
  A)
  When numbers of Chloroplast Increases done clear
  B)
  When the amount of chlorophyll increases done clear
  C)
  When sunlight increases done clear
  D)
  Both [a] and [b] done clear
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• question_answer7)
  Which is not the example of macronutrients?
  A)
  Carbon done clear
  B)
  Cobalt done clear
  C)
  Hydrogen done clear
  D)
  Oxygen done clear
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• question_answer8)
  Which of the following is correct regarding heterotrophic components?
  A)
  These organisms feed on ready-made organic food done clear
  B)
  They also decompose the complex organic compounds done clear
  C)
  These are divided into micro and macro consumers done clear
  D)
  All of the above done clear
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• question_answer9)
  "Men lived in caves, moved from one place to another and got affected by the environment." The sentence indicates which period of human development?
  A)
  Animal husbandry and herding period done clear
  B)
  Food accumulation period done clear
  C)
  Agriculture period done clear
  D)
  None of the above done clear
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• question_answer10)
  Which of the following is the characteristic of agriculture period of human development?
  A)
  Men started to use natural resources for his needs and a trend of continuous consumption of resources begun done clear
  B)
  Men started fencing, collecting fodder for animals done clear
  C)
  It was the process of growth of organic compounds according to human needs done clear
  D)
  None of the above done clear
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• question_answer11)
  Children of which age groups have maximum curiosity to understand different phenomenon of environment but they are unable to understand?
  A)
  0-5 years done clear
  B)
  5-10 years done clear
  C)
  0-14 years done clear
  D)
  14-18 years done clear
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• question_answer12)
  Consider the following statements

  I. These are the sources of both major and small rivers on Earth.

  II. They influence regional and global weather conditions and climate.

  III. They capture moisture from the atmosphere and release it in the form of snow or water.

  These statements indicate which of the following?
  A)
  Mountain ranges done clear
  B)
  Plateau done clear
  C)
  Plains done clear
  D)
  None of the above done clear
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• question_answer13)
  When a child develops a higher IQ level?
  A)
  When healthy food is provided done clear
  B)
  When there is quarrel in family done clear
  C)
  When healthy environment is provided done clear
  D)
  Both [a] and [b] done clear
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• question_answer14)
  Which of the following is the theme of environmental studies?
  A)
  Things we make-and do done clear
  B)
  Wildlife done clear
  C)
  Our space             done clear
  D)
  Solar system done clear
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• question_answer15)
  Which one of the following statements is not an objective of teaching EVS at the primary level?       (CTET June 2011)
  A)
  To load learners with terms and definitions for assessment done clear
  B)
  To internalise the values of concern for life and environment" done clear
  C)
  Arouse curiosity about the natural and social environment done clear
  D)
  Engage in exploratory and hands-on activities that lead to the development of cognitive and psychomotor skills done clear
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• question_answer16)
  Which one of the following represents one of the objectives of teaching EVS at primary school?                                     (CTET June 2911)
  A)
  To inform the learners about the books they should read to expand their knowledge done clear
  B)
  To connect the experiences of the learners in schools with the outside world done clear
  C)
  To make learners aware of technical terms and definitions done clear
  D)
  To assess technical terms related to EVS done clear
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• question_answer17)
    Which one of the following is not an objective of including riddles and puzzles in the EVS textbook?                  (CTET June 2011)
  A)
  To confuse the mind of the students and let them enjoy the confusion done clear
  B)
  To develop curiosity and ability to think creatively done clear
  C)
  To develop critical thinking ability in students done clear
  D)
  To develop reasoning ability in students done clear
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• question_answer18)
  While teaching the topic 'Air is Everywhere', a teacher asks the following question from the Students.      TET Jan 2012)

  I. Is there air in the soil?

  II. Is there air inside water?

  III. Is there air inside our body?

  IV.Is there air inside our bones?

  Which one of the following skills is the teacher trying to develop in the learners?
  A)
  Classification skills done clear
  B)
  Thinking skills done clear
  C)
  Emotional skills done clear
  D)
  Observation skills done clear
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• question_answer19)
  The use of poems and story telling to explain concepts in an EVS class helps to (CTET June 2011, CTET Nov 2012)
  A)
  take care of the language and cultural diversity among learners done clear
  B)
  channelise the energies of the students in the right direction done clear
  C)
  make the lesson enjoyable and interesting done clear
  D)
  promote the ability to imagine and explore the  nature of the world at the local and global level done clear
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• question_answer20)
  Environmental factors that shape the development of a child include all of the following except            (CTET Nov 2012)
  A)
  quality of education done clear
  B)
  quality of nutrition done clear
  C)
  physique done clear
  D)
  culture done clear
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• question_answer21)
  An effective teaching-learning will happen in the class when a teacher helps or facilitates to link the knowledge a student has with the new concept to be taught. The objective behind this is to promote                                                (CTET Nov 2012)
  A)
  learner autonomy done clear
  B)
  reinforcement done clear
  C)
  correlation and transfer of knowledge done clear
  D)
  individual differences done clear
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• question_answer22)
  Biotic environment includes (HTET June 2013)
  A)
  producers done clear
  B)
  consumers done clear
  C)
  decomposers done clear
  D)
  All of these done clear
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• question_answer23)
  The section on 'Do this and find out' included in different topics in EVS text books aim at                     (CTET July 2013)
  A)
  keeping the students engaged at home done clear
  B)
  providing direct hands on experiences done clear
  C)
  improving performance in examination done clear
  D)
  learning definitions of scientific terms done clear
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  Which one of the following is not an objective of study of EVS in relation to Social Sciences?           (CTET July 2013)
  A)
  it should enable children to learn correct definition of key terms done clear
  B)
  It should enable children to question the existing ideas and practices done clear
  C)
  It should enable children to grow up as responsible member of society done clear
  D)
  it should enable children to respect differences of cultural practices done clear
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• question_answer25)
  National Curriculum Framework, 2005 strongly recommends that teaching of EVS at primary stage should primarily aim at (CTET July 2013)
  A)
  acquiring skills to carry out experiments independently done clear
  B)
  developing understanding of basic concepts of the subject done clear
  C)
  memorising basic principles of the subject done clear
  D)
  linking classroom learning to life outside the school done clear
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• question_answer26)
  Which one of the following is not consistent with the requirements of EVS curriculum at primary stage?    (CTET July 2013)
  A)
  It should suit cognitive level of the learners done clear
  B)
  It should equip the learners with knowledge and skills to enter the world of work done clear
  C)
  It should inculcate in learners a concern for environment done clear
  D)
  It should engage learners in acquiring methods and processes leading to generation of new knowledge done clear
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• question_answer27)
  Higher priority and space has been given in NCERT textbooks on EVS to (CTET July 2013)
  A)
  include large number of practice questions done clear
  B)
  explain basic concepts of the subject done clear
  C)
  provide opportunities to learners for contemplation and wondering done clear
  D)
  provide exact definitions of technical terms done clear
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• question_answer28)
  Which one of the following is not an objective of including poems and stories in EVS textbooks?         (CTET July 2013)
  A)
  To promote imaginative and creative ability in the learners done clear
  B)
  To develop interest in the subject done clear
  C)
  To have a change in routine and monotonus content done clear
  D)
  To provide fun and enjoyment for learners done clear
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• question_answer29)
  Good EVS curriculum should be "true to the child, true to life and true to the subject." Which of the following characteristics of the curriculum does not meet the above requirements?       (CTET July 2013)
  A)
  It emphasises more on terms and definitions done clear
  B)
  It promotes the value of freedom from fear and prejudice done clear
  C)
  It requires the learner to view the subject as social enterprise done clear
  D)
  It emphasises more on processes of teaching and learning done clear
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• question_answer30)
  Class V NCERT EVS textbooks include a section 'What we have learnt' in the end of every chapter. It is suggested that answer to questions included in this section should not be assessed in terms of right or wrong this shift has been done because (QTET July 2013)
  A)
  it reduces subjectivity in assessment done clear
  B)
  children cannot write correct answers at this stage done clear
  C)
  it enhances convenience to teachers in assessment done clear
  D)
  it helps the teacher to know how children are learning done clear
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• question_answer31)
  'Global warming' means   (UPTET Sept 2013)
  A)
  increase in temperature of the Earth due to greenhouse gases done clear
  B)
  high and low tide in the sea done clear
  C)
  emission of gases in atmosphere from dense forest done clear
  D)
  increase in temperature of Earth due to wind energy done clear
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• question_answer32)
  Minamata disease is a pollution-related disease which results from     (UPTET Sept 2013)
  A)
  oil spills into sea done clear
  B)
  accumulation of arsenic into atmosphere done clear
  C)
  release of industrial mercury waste into water done clear
  D)
  release of human organic waste into drinking water done clear
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• question_answer33)
  Which of the following is largest ecosystem in the Earth? (UPTET Sept 2013)
  A)
  Desert done clear
  B)
  Ocean  done clear
  C)
  Forest done clear
  D)
  Agricultural land done clear
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• question_answer34)
  There are three R/s to save our environment which are   (UPTET Sept 2013)
  A)
  reduce, recycle and reform done clear
  B)
  reuse, restructure and reform done clear
  C)
  reduce, recycle and reuse done clear
  D)
  reduce, recycle and restructure done clear
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• question_answer35)
  Which of the following Sun's rays is stopped by ozone layer? (UPTET Sept 2013)
  A)
  Infrared rays done clear
  B)
  X-rays done clear
  C)
  Ultraviolet rays done clear
  D)
  None of these done clear
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• question_answer36)
  Good EVS curriculum at primary stage should                                            (CTET Feb 2014)
  A)
  include more practice questions in end exercises done clear
  B)
  provide opportunities to explore surroundings done clear
  C)
  focus more on detailed explanation of concepts done clear
  D)
  emphasise more on exact definition of terms done clear
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• question_answer37)
  Poems and stories have been included in EVS textbook for primary stage in order to (CTET Feb 2014, CTET Sept 2015)
  A)
  develop literary skills in students done clear
  B)
  provide fun and enjoyment in learning to the subject done clear
  C)
  enhance understanding to fundamental concepts done clear
  D)
  have a change in routine and monotony of presentation of content done clear
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• question_answer38)
  One of the major objectives of teaching of EVS at primary stage is to   (CTET Feb 2014)
  A)
  develop in-depth understanding to basic concepts of the subject done clear
  B)
  prepare students for studies at the next stage done clear
  C)
  help the learners link classroom learning to life outside the school done clear
  D)
  acquire skills to carry out hands-on activities independently done clear
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• question_answer39)
  Acid rain is chiefly due to atmospheric pollution by                                      (UPTET Feb 2014)
  A)
  done clear
  B)
  done clear
  C)
  done clear
  D)
  done clear
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• question_answer40)
  Which two gases make up 99% of the atmosphere?             (UPTET Feb 2014)
  A)
  Ozone and oxygen done clear
  B)
  Oxygen and nitrogen done clear
  C)
  Carbondioxide and ozone done clear
  D)
  Argon and ozone done clear
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• question_answer41)
  Ozone layer is found in Earth's atmospheric layer.                           (UPTET Feb 2014)
  A)
  Troposphere done clear
  B)
  Mesosphere done clear
  C)
  Stratosphere done clear
  D)
  ionosphere done clear
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• question_answer42)
  The abbreviation EVS stands for(CTET Sept 2014)
  A)
  Environmental Skit's done clear
  B)
  Environmental Science done clear
  C)
  Environmental Sources done clear
  D)
  Environmental Studies done clear
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• question_answer43)
  Which one of the following is not an objective teaching of EVS at primary stage? (CTET Sept 2014)
  A)
  Learning in the dassroom must be linked to the life outside the school done clear
  B)
  Teachers must ensure perfect discipline in the classroom done clear
  C)
  Children must be encouraged to ask questions done clear
  D)
  Children must be encouraged to explore their immediate environment done clear
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• question_answer44)
  Asking the question "How will our life get affected if there were no electricity for a month?" aims at (CTET Sept 2014)
  A)
  sensitising the students on using electricity judiciously done clear
  B)
  assessing the students on sources of electridty done clear
  C)
  promoting imaginative and thinking skills of students done clear
  D)
  assessing the students on their general awareness done clear
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• question_answer45)
  The section of 'survey and write' in some chapters of EVS textbook for class V primarily aims at        (CTET Sept 2014)
  A)
  assessing the students on their general awareness done clear
  B)
  providing opportunity to students to explore and learn done clear
  C)
  helping the students to learn basic concepts of the subject done clear
  D)
  improving practical skills of students done clear
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• question_answer46)
  Which one of the following should be a most important aspect of EVS teaching at primary level?      (CTET Feb 2015)
  A)
  Conducting activities and developing skills done clear
  B)
  Achieving success in assessment done clear
  C)
  Understanding the basic concepts of science done clear
  D)
  Connecting learners to the natural and socio-cultural environment done clear
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• question_answer47)
  Stories and poems can be effectively used in teaching of EVS at primary level. The main purpose of using them in EVS is to (CTET Feb 2015)
  A)
  cater to diversity in classroom done clear
  B)
  providing contextual 'earning environment done clear
  C)
  make lessons enjoyable done clear
  D)
  promote linguistic skills done clear
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• question_answer48)
  NCF 2005 has not recommended any prescribed curriculum and textbooks for EVS for classes I and II. The most appropriate reason for this                             (CTET Feb 2015)
  A)
  to reduce the load of curriculum done clear
  B)
  EVS is only for class III onwards done clear
  C)
  learners in class I and II cannot read and write done clear
  D)
  to provide contextual learning environment done clear
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• question_answer49)
  The lowest layer of atmosphere is known as (UPTET April 2015)
  A)
  troposphere done clear
  B)
  stratosphere done clear
  C)
  ionosphere done clear
  D)
  oxonosphere done clear
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• question_answer50)
  Acid rain is caused due to increase in concentration of (UPTET April 2015)
  A)
  and done clear
  B)
   and done clear
  C)
  CO and done clear
  D)
  dust and done clear
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• question_answer51)
  According to National Curriculum Framework-2000, in which group of classes environmental education is placed?            (UPTET April 2015)
  A)
  Class 1 st and 2nd  done clear
  B)
  Class 3rd to 5th done clear
  C)
  Class 6th to 8th done clear
  D)
  Class 9th and 10th done clear
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• question_answer52)
  Who is responsible for the formation of humus?                               (UPTET April 2015)
  A)
  Producer done clear
  B)
  Decomposer done clear
  C)
  Consumer done clear
  D)
  All of these done clear
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• question_answer53)
  Human-environmental relation is a ........concept.                                                   (UPTET April 2015)
  A)
  negative done clear
  B)
  positive done clear
  C)
  cognitive done clear
  D)
  Ali of these done clear
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• question_answer54)
  How much percentage of the Earth's surface is covered with water?                (UPTET April 2015)
  A)
  60% done clear
  B)
  71% done clear
  C)
  77% done clear
  D)
  80% done clear
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• question_answer55)
  The nature of environment studies does not advocate that              (CTET Sept 2015)
  A)
  children make fewer mistakes done clear
  B)
  children get space to learn by doing done clear
  C)
  children ask a lot of questions done clear
  D)
  children get a lot of space to explore done clear
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• question_answer56)
  'Community' is an important teaching learning resource in EVS at primary level because                   (CTET Sept 2015)
  A)
  it is a very inexpensive resource done clear
  B)
  it is an easily available resource done clear
  C)
  it comprises wise and elderly people done clear
  D)
  it provides learning opportunity in real setting done clear
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• question_answer57)

  The chapter in class V NCERT EVS textbook titled, 'Sunita in Space' describes astronaut Sunita Williams' experiences in spaceship.

  What could be the reason/reasons for including this?                                    (CTET Sept 2015)

  A. This incident gives a peep into the life of an astronaut.

  B. This incident describes physical conditions in a spaceship.

  C. This incident challenges gender stereotypes.

  D. This incident helps in explaining the concept of gravity.

  A)
  Only D done clear
  B)
  A, B and C done clear
  C)
  A, B, C and D done clear
  D)
  Only A done clear
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• question_answer58)
  Which one of the following characteristics an EVS textbook at primary level should not have?          (CTET Sept 2015)
  A)
  It caters to diverse backgrounds of the students done clear
  B)
  It includes true stories and incidents done clear
  C)
  It focuses on definitions and explanations of abstract concepts done clear
  D)
  It presents natural and socio-cultural environment is an integrated manner done clear
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• question_answer59)
  Which one of the following the National Curriculum Framework (NCF, 2005) does not propose in the context of EVS teaching? (CTET Sept 2015)
  A)
  Linkages with children's experience and context done clear
  B)
  Hands on activities done clear
  C)
  Familiarity with technical terms done clear
  D)
  Thematic approach done clear
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• question_answer60)
  Which of the following objectives is not related to EVS teaching in primary classes? (CTET Sept 2015)
  A)
  To memorise basic scientific concept and principles done clear
  B)
  To provide opportunities to explore the environment done clear
  C)
  To develop skills like observation measurement, prediction and classification done clear
  D)
  To develop sensitivity towards the physical and social environment done clear
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• question_answer61)
  The correct definition of ecosystem is (UPTET Feb 2016)
  A)
  mutually interacting biotic community done clear
  B)
  abiotic component of an area done clear
  C)
  the area of Earth and atmosphere inhabited by life done clear
  D)
  a balanced system of biotic community and its environment done clear
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• question_answer62)
  Which of following is desirable aim of science education at primary level?  (REET Feb 2016)
  A)
  To know the facts and principles of science and its applications done clear
  B)
  To nurture the natural curiosity, aesthetic sense and creativity in science and technology done clear
  C)
  To imbibe the values of honesty, integrity and co-operation done clear
  D)
  All of the above done clear
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• question_answer63)
  In the context of EVS pedagogy, all of the
  A)
  following are desirable practices, except building capacity for critical thinking and problem-solving done clear
  B)
  nurturing the identify of the child done clear
  C)
  acknowledging the superiority of textbook knowledge over actual observation done clear
  D)
  promoting plurality to text and contexts done clear
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• question_answer64)
  As per the NCF, 2005, which one among the following is theme of EVS?   (CTET Feb 2016)
  A)
  Food done clear
  B)
  Solar system done clear
  C)
  Weather done clear
  D)
  Energy done clear
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• question_answer65)

  The content in an EVS textbook should (CTET Sept 2016)

  [A] avoid descriptions and definitions.

  [B] discourage rote learning.

  [C] provide opportunities to the child to question and explore.

  [D] given only written information to the child.

  A)
  A and D done clear
  B)
  B and C done clear
  C)
  Only C done clear
  D)
  A, B and C done clear
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• question_answer66)
  The language used in a EVS textbook
  A)
  should be formalised with emphasis on definitions done clear
  B)
  should be technical and formal done clear
  C)
  should be related to everyday language of child. done clear
  D)
  should be terse and difficult for children to comprehend done clear
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• question_answer67)
  In the EVS syllabus, structured around six themes, 'plants and animals' have consciously been included in the theme 'Family and Friends'. All of the following could be cited as reasons for this inclusion, except one. Which one is that?                                                    (CTET Sept 2016)
  A)
  To enable students to understand plants and animals from a science perspective done clear
  B)
  To help students to locate plants and animals in a social and cultural context done clear
  C)
  To highlight how humans share a close relationship with each other done clear
  D)
  To highlight how lives and livelihoods of some communities are closely connected with specific animals or plants done clear
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