ANALYTICAL PRACTICE TEST-ANSWER KEY

GRADE 5
HISTORY

Q1. Co-relate the following:

1. Archaeological Evidence : Monuments :: Literary Sources : Indian

Literature

2. Study of Coins : Numismatics :: Study of Inscriptions : Epigraphy

3. A.D.: Anno Domini :: B.C. : Before the birth of Christ

Q2. Unscramble the given words. (Clues are given in the bracket)

1. EECADD (A period of 10 years) Decade

2. RKTANSSI (Language of manuscripts written) Sanskrit

3. RATIONPOOCE (A key factor for a successful civic life) Co Operation

4. USTCMMAINIS (Study of coins) - Numismatics

5. PUMSSRNATIC (Handwritten records) - Manuscripts

6. DIVENECE (Historical proofs) - Evidence

Q3. Observe the picture and answer the following questions:

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a. To which historical source does the picture belong?

Manuscripts

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b. Mention the languages in which they were written?

Sanskrit, Pali, Prakrit and Tamil

c. What did they write on before paper was invented?

Bhoj Patra (the bark of Birch tree), dried palm leaves, dried sheep and

goat skin, copper, clay tablets of stones, cloth.

2.

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a. What does the picture signify?

Electronic Voting Machine (EVM)

b. When do people use this machine?

To vote for a candidate standing for election.

c. On an election declared holiday …….

What would you expect from adults at home? To caste vote at a polling
booth or go out for an outing?
To caste vote at a polling booth

d. Is the response of your answer; a Right or a Duty?

Right

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3.
Picture A Picture B

Identify the source of history of Picture A and Picture B

Coins Indian(Religious) Literature

4.

Which period of history does the picture belong to?

Anna Domino (AD)

5. Identify the monument.

India Gate

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6. Identify the famous personalities in Picture A and Picture B.
Picture A Picture B

Dr. A P J Abdul Kalam Smt Sulochanadevi Singhania

Q4. What steps would you like to take to protect the environment of your

country?

1) Use reusable bags, say no to plastic bags.

2) Save electricity and water.

3) Carpooling.

4) Follow 3R’s – Reduce, Reuse and Recycle

Q5. What are the duties to be performed by the citizens?

1) To keep the surroundings neat and clean.

2) To pay taxes honestly and regularly.

3) To render help during crisis of any type.

4) To protect public property and monuments of historical importance.

Q6. State True or False and correct the statement:

f. The study of the coins is called as Archaeology. False

The study of the coins is called numismatics.

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 g. The period after the invention of writing is known as Pre-history. False

The period after the invention of writing is known as History.

Q7. Name the following:

a. First-hand knowledge of historical sources - Manuscripts

b. The study of coins – Numismatics

c. The study of inscriptions - Epigraphy

d. Scientists who study artefacts - Archaeologists

e. The period when man had not developed the art of writing – Pre-history

Q8. What are the benefits of learning history?

1) It helps us to understand the ways of present day society.

2) It informs us about political happenings of the past.

3) It helps us to study the roots of the present day culture, regional

diversities and relation between different countries.

Q9. Why weren’t there any written records of historic events in the pre-

historic period?

Prehistory is the period of human history before there were written records

of events. Hence, there are no written records of historic events during this

period.

Q10. According to you, how important is cleanliness?

1) Cleanliness gives rise to healthy living by keeping us physically fit.

2) Cleanliness improves our personality.

3) Germs of different diseases do not harm.

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Q 11. As a student of this school, what are your responsibilities towards the
school?
1) Attending classes on time and regularly.

2) Respecting teachers and other staff.

3) Maintaining discipline and good behavior, not quarreling with friends.

4) Helping to keep classrooms, washrooms, playgrounds, safe, neat and

orderly.

Q12. Independence Day is celebrated on 15th August every year. Write a

patriotic message that you would like to share with the Indian Citizens?
Write in the space provided.

Respect our national flag and our national anthem.

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Q13. The festival of Ganesh Chaturthi is celebrated in Maharashtra every
year. Mention in 2 or 3 sentences, the ideas that one should use to celebrate
an eco-friendly festival.

1) Buy eco-friendly Ganesh idols.

2) Use eco-friendly decorations.

3) Use chemical free Rangoli powder.

4) Use Biodegradable plates for Prasad.

5) Restrict loud speakers to reduce noise pollution.

6) Decompose whatever possible.

Q14. Which of the figures is dressed in a traditional Maharashtrian

costume? (Tick Mark the correct option). Name any two festivals celebrated
in Maharashtra.
Picture A Picture B Picture C

Diwali, Holi, Ganesh Chaturthi, Christmas, Eid, Makar Sankranti

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Q15. Which theatre in Thane city upholds record of completing around

30,000 plays successfully?

R A M

G A N E S H

G A D K A R I

R A N G A Y A T A N

Q 16. Why do we celebrate the Republic Day?

We celebrate Republic Day on 26th January every year as the Constitution

of India came into effect on this day.

Q17. How many states and union territories does India have?

29 States and 7 Union territories.

Q18. “Forest is our ‘collective bank’ – not yours or mine alone.” Why do

you think it is important to save trees?

It is important to save trees as we take many things from them to fulfill

our needs like food, wood, paper, medicines. Forests are the main source

of rains.

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Q19. Complete the sentence:

India is a land of diversity where many languages are spoken. People follow

many religions, traditions and cultures. But despite these social, cultural,

traditional and regional differences, we are united and live in peace and

harmony. So India is the best.

Q 20. Complete the names of these famous people from History. Clues have

been given for you.

a) Famous Mughal King who built the Taj Mahal in the memory of his wife.

S H A H J A H A N

b) A brave Maratha ruler

S H I V A J I

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 c) The greatest Mughal ruler.

A K B A R

d) A great Mauryan king who gave up violence for peace.

A S H O K A

Q21. Choose the correct option and write the correct no. in the given box.

a) Which religion was founded by Jesus Christ?

i. Hinduism ii
ii. Christianity
iii. Sikhism

b) Bharat Natyam is a form of _____________________.

i. Music i
ii. Dance
iii. Sport

Q22. Search and circle the names of any four popular Indian festivals:

G U R U P U R A B A

O T M W O N A M D F

N I N C N B Z J G V

Q D U R G A P U J A

S A F Y A B V O I H

X Y H O L I T R P L

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Q23. Identify and name these leaders by their nicknames:

a) He was known as ‘Chachaji’. b) He was known as the ‘Father of the Nation’

TP AWHAJRA LAL UHENR TAMAMAHA NAGIHD

PT. JAWAHAR LAL NEHRU MAHATMA GANDHI

c) The Iron Man of India d) The Lokmanya

RDARSA LBLAHIABAVH ETALP LAB GAGDRHNAA AITKL

SARDAR VALLABHBHAI PATEL BAL GANGADHAR TILAK

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Q 24. Complete the timeline:

1. Write only alphabets-

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B D A C

a. AD 1869 – Birth of Mahatma Gandhi

b. 5000 BC – Mesopotamian civilization
c. AD 2008 – Your birth
d. 232 BC – Death of King Ashoka

2. Draw a timeline based on the following events.

a. 1526 AD – Mughal Empire

b. 5,000 – 7,000 BC – River Valley Civilisation
c. 1500 – 400 BC – Vedic Period
d. 1947 AD – Independence of India
e. 1969 AD – Establishment of Smt. Sulochanadevi Singhania School

River Valley Vedic Mughal Independence Establishment

Civilisation Period Empire of India of Smt.
Sulochnadevi
Singhania School

B.C. A.D.
5000 1500 1526 A.D. 1947 A.D. 1969 A.D.
7000 B.C. 400 B.C.

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3. Draw a timeline based on the following events.

a. Vedic Period – 1500 B.C. – 400 B.C.

b. Magadh and Maurayan Civilizationb- 500 B.C. – 185 B.C.
c. British Rule – 1858 A.D.
d. Gupta Empire – 320 A.D.

Vedic Magadh & Gupta British

Period Mauryan Empire Rule
Civilisation

B.C. A.D.
5000 1500 1947 A.D. 1969 A.D.

Q 25. All about School:

a. Complete the school song. (Only write the correct alphabet)
Sahas Dhiraj ke hum saathi, b

Dharma karma bhi saath humare.

Mehenat hai kanoon humara,
Ek rahenge milkar sare.
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Mil-jul apna kaam karenge.
Maanavta ke rakhvale hum,
Dharti ke hai rajdulare.
Sahaas Dhiraj ke hum saathi,
Dharma karma bhi saath humare.
Mehenat hai kanoon humara,

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 Ek rahenge milkar sare.

a. Padlikhkar insan banne se, pehle hum gyani banenge

b. Padlikhkar gyani banne se, pehle hum insan banenge
c. Padlikhkar hum sab, safalta payenge
d. Padlikhkar gyani banne se, pehle hum bachche rahenge

b. As we celebrated 50 glorious years of our school during 2018-2019,

prepare a poster for your class that would represent the Golden Jubilee of
Smt. Sulochanadevi Singhania School.

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