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BEST PRIMARY SCHOOL

First Semester Course
Food and Feeding Habits of Animals
Our food
Safety
Housing and Clothing
Living and Non-Living Things
Parts of a Plant
Birds : Food and More
Can we live without food ? (Govt. Book)
Is there a life or not

Paper style
Q-1
Q-2
Q-3
Q-4
Q-5
Q-6
Q-7
Q-8
Q-9

Sub: Science

MCQ
Fill in the blanks
Write true or false
Name them
Give reason (Any )
Write Short Note (Any1/2)
Classify (Any1/2)
a) Answer in short (Any 5/7)
b) Answer in details (Any4/6)
Draw and label parts of leaf

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Q-1 Choose the correct option. (MCQ)

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It needs air to breathe ______________________

a. Doll
b. fish
c. Chair
2. This things can move on its own ___________________
a. Carb. lion
c. door
3. Which of the following needs food to grow?
a. Man
b. balloon
c. car
4. It can feel _____________________
a. Dog
b. toy c. pencil
5. Which one of the following can reproduce?
a. Cat b. book
c. stone
6. It is a man made thing ________________
a. Dove
b. clouds
c. Aeroplane
7. The function of the stem is to _________________________
a. Carry water, nutrients and food to all the parts of a plant
b. Absorb water and nutrients from the soil.
c. Make food for the plant
8. This plant has taproots __________________
a. Beans
b. corn c. Wheat
9. The role of the fruit is to ___________________
a. Make food for the plant
b. Protect the seed
c. Fix the plant to the soil
10. A bud grows into a ____________________
a. Flower
b. leaf
c. stem

11. It feeds on insects while flying in air __________________

a. Pigeon
b. Parakeet
c. Swallow
12. Which bird sucks nectar from flowers _______________
a. Hoopoe b. woodpecker c. Hummingbird
13. It is a perching bird__________
a. Duck
b. sparrow
c. peacock
14. Hens have three toes in front and _____________
a. One at the back
b. Two at the back
c. Three at the back
15. Which type of food we eat always ______________
a. Uncovered b. stale c. fresh
16. What does food give to our body ______________
a. Strength
b. relaxation
c. sleep
17. What do we need to run a scooter ____________
a. Petrol
b. air
c. liquid
d. water
18. What does the shrub become after growth _____________
a. Flora
b. tree c. seeds
d. wood
19. Which of the following is not a characteristics of living things ________
a. They move
b. they grow
c. they dont breathe
20. This is not a living things __________________
a. Wind mill b. dog
c. plants
Q-2 Fill in the blanks.
1. Stars, mountains, air and water are natural non living things.
2. Branches of plants grow towards sunlight.
3. Snakes reproduce by laying eggs.
4. Animals have feelings.
5. Roots absorb water and minerals from the soil.
6. Taproots have a main root and many small roots growing from it.
7. Corn plants have fibrous roots.
8. Plants that need support to climb are known as climbers.
9. The green substance present in leaves is known as chlorophyll.
10. Leaves make food for the plants.
11. We should grow more tress.
12. Flowers turn into fruits.
13. A mango fruit has one seed.
14. Plants absorb water and nutrients from the soil through roots.
15. Leaves, flowers and fruits are borne by the stem.
16. Food is prepared for the plant from the leaves.
17. Air and water passes through the stomata in the leaves.
18. A seed has a baby plant inside it.
19. A sparrow has a short, hard and pointed beak.
20. The claws of hunting birds like eagles are also known as talons.
21. The ostrich is flightless bird with strong legs to walk and run.
22. The feathers covering the body of a bird are known as fluffy feathers.
23. The kite flies by gliding in the sky.
24. The penguin makes its nests with pebbles and stones.
25. The parakeet has a strong curved beak to crack open the nuts.
26. Climbing birds have two sharp-clawed toes pointing in front and two at the back.
27. The weaverbirds nest looks like a bottle hung upside down.

28. Baby birds dont have feathers.

29. We need food when we feel hungry.
30. If we eat stale food, we get sick.
31. We should not eat uncovered food available in the market.
32. We should always wash vegetables before cooking them.
33. Things that dont have life are called non-living things.
34. A sapling grows into a tree.
35. Plants dont change their place then too they are called living things.
36. Even though a bus moves, it is a non-living thing.
37. Fan works on electricity.
Q-3 Write true or false.
1. Fish swim with the of gills False
2. Snake crawls with the help of their scales True
3. Non-living things move by themselves False
4. Plants make their own food True
5. Birds and snakes give birth to their young ones False
6. Human beings and animals have sense organs True
7. Plants can feel their surroundings True
8. Plants has two main parts True
9. Stems absorb water from soil False
10. Flat and broad side of a leaf is lamina True
11. A bud grow into a fruit False
12. Plants run on ground are called climbers False
13. All birds have beaks of same sizes and shapes False
14. Perching birds have two toes in front and two at the back False
15. The Ostrich protect itself from its enemies by kicking False
16. Birds shed their feathers time to time True
17. Down feathers help the birds to fly - False
18. Tailor bird weaves a nest of grass False
19. Parent birds feed them for about two weeks True
20. People cut guavas, berries and sweets made of sesame (til) on uttarayan True.
21. We feel fresh when we eat stale food False.
22. Never eat uncovered food available in the bazaar True.
23. Basil (tulsi) plant is non-living False.
24. An auto rickshaw is living thing because it moves False.
25. Neem trees growing in the garden are living things True.
Q-4 Name them
1. Two herbivores animals.
Ans. Cow, goat.
2. Two carnivores animals.
Ans: Lion, tiger.
3. Two omnivores animals.
Ans: Cat, crow, human beings.
4. A doctor who treats diseases and injuries of animals.
Ans: Veterinarian.
5. Nutrients which gives us energy.
Ans: Carbohydrates and Fats.
6. Nutrients needed to stay healthy.
Ans: Vitamins and Minerals.

7. First set of teeth.

Ans: Milk teeth.
8. Second set of teeth.
Ans: Permanent teeth.
9. A machine or a piece of equipment that runs on electricity.
Ans: Appliance.
10. A person who uses the road for walking.
Ans: Pedestrain.
11. First help given to an injured person.
Ans: First Aid.
12. A frame of metal bars.
Ans: Grills.
13. Fibres we get from plants and animals.
Ans: Natural fibres.
14. Fibres produced in factories.
Ans: Synthetic fibres.
15. A system of pipes on drains to take water or waste liquids away from the house.
Ans: Drainage system.
16. A young tree.
Ans: Sapling.
17. To come out of an egg.
Ans: Hatch.
18. Process of producing young ones.
Ans: Reproduction.
19. Two natural non-living things.
Ans: Sun, Moon, Stars.
20. Two man made non living things.
Ans: Toys, books, chairs.
21. Roots which are long and sturdy.
Ans: Tap roots.
22. Fine lines on leaf.
Ans: Vein.
23. It gives green colour to the leaf.
Ans: Chlorophyll.
24. It grows into a flower.
Ans: Bud.
25. It protects the seed.
Ans: Fruit.
26. Birds with strong, sharp and hooked beaks.
Ans: Eagles, hawks.
27. Birds with long thin beaks.
Ans. Humming birds, Hoopoe.
28. Birds which catch fish.
Ans: Kingfishers, Herons.
29. Perching birds.
Ans: Sparrows, crows.
30. Birds which cant fly.
Ans: Ostrich, kiwi.
31. Name some fruits.
Ans: Apple, mango, banana.
32. Name some vegetables.
Ans: Potato, brinjals, cabbage.

33. Food you offer to the animals and birds.

Ans: Bread, chapatti, milk.
34. Two main types of living things.
Ans: Animals and plants.
Q-5 : Give Reasons
1. Animals need food to get energy and to remain healthy.
2. We need protein in our food because proteins are necessary for the growth and repairs of the wear
and tear of our body.
3. Our house should be strong to give us protection from heat, cold, rain, wind, animals and thieves.
4. A house should have open space to get sunlight and fresh air, open space is also needed to relax
and play.
5. Garbage should be kept in covered bins to avoid breeding of flies and insects causing illness.
6. We should wash our clothes regularly because dirty clothes can cause skin disease. They also have
bad smell and make us look shabby.
7. We should follow safety rules to keep us safe.
8. A house should have proper drainage system because it carries away dirty water.
9. Animals move from place to place in search of food, shelter and to escape from enemies.
10. Living things eat food to grow and get energy to work.
11. A woodpecker has a strong and pointed beak to remove bark of a tree and find insects hiding
inside.
12. A duck uses its webbed feet like paddles to push back the water while swimming.
Q-6 : Write short note on :
Care of our house
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We should keep our house clean and tidy.

Kitchen platform, sinks, bathrooms, toilets and washbasins should be washed daily.
Bedsheets should be washed regularly.
Garbage bins should be covered.
Garbage should not be thrown outside the house.
The drains in the bathroom and kitchen should be covered.
Water should not be allowed to collect around the house.

Care of our clothes

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We should wash clothes with a good detergent or soap.

Washed clothes should be rinsed properly.
Synthetic clothes should not be squeezed.
Woolen clothes should be kept out in sun after winter.
Woolen clothes should be packed with neem leaves or moth balls.

Q-7 : Classify :
1. Classify into living and non-living things :
Car, cat, cloth, boy, fan, butterfly, bicycle, tiger, ball, pen, Rose plant, man
2. Classify into herbivores, carnivores and omnivores :
Crow, deer, lion, buffalo, wolf, bear, eagle, rabbits, human beings, tiger, elephant, cat
Q-8 : Answer the following question :
A : Answer in short

1. How does snake swallow an animal which is larger than its mouth?
Ans. Snakes can separate out their jaws to open their mouth wide. This allows them to swallow an
animal which is larger than its mouth.
2. What type of teeth do carnivores have?
Ans. Carnivores have sharp pointed and curved front teeth to tear the flesh and strong grinding teeth
at the back to chew the flesh.
3. What do elephant eat?
Ans. Elephant eat sugarcane, leaves, grass and bananas.
4. Why do animals need food?
Ans . Animals need food to get energy and to remain healthy.
5. What food should be given to beast of burden?
Ans. Beast of burden like donkey, camel, etc. should be given energy giving food.
6. What are the effects of not eating enough proper food?
Ans. A person becomes weak, unhealthy and is unable to work if he does not eat enough proper food.
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How do we get energy to do work?

Ans. We get energy to do work by eating food rich in sugar, starch and fat.
8. What is the first set of teeth called?
Ans. The first set of teeth is called milk teeth.
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How can electricity be dangerous?

Ans. If you play with electrical appliance or touch switches and plugs with wet hands you may get a
shock.
10. What is first aid?
Ans. The immediate help given to an injured person is called first aid.
11. Why should we follow safety rules?
Ans. We should follow safety rules to stay safe from getting injured or hurt.
12. Name some materials with which houses are made?
Ans. Bricks, cement, steel, marble, tiles, glass, wood etc. are some of the materials with which houses
are made.
13. Why should the house have proper drainage system?
Ans. The house should have proper drainage system because it carries away dirty water.
14. Name the different kinds of materials used to make clothes?
Ans. Cotton, silk, wool, jute, nylon, rayon, polyester, terylene etc. are used to make clothes.
15. Why do animals move from place to place?
Ans. Animals move from place to place in search of food, shelter and to protect themselves from
enemies.
16. Why do living things eat food?

Ans. Living things need food to grow. Food gives them energy to work.
17. How do plants breathe?
Ans. Plants breathe through tiny holes in their leaves.
18. Which organs help us in feeling the things around us?
Ans. Sense organs such as eyes, ears, nose, tongue, and skin help us to feel things around us.
19. What is the importance of leaf?
Ans. Leaves make food for the plant and release oxygen needed by all living things.
20. What is the function of fruit?
Ans. The function of fruit is to protect the seed.
21. What does a seed need to grow into a plant?
Ans. A seed needs air, water and warmth to grow into a plant.
21. How does a swallow feed?
Ans. A swallow feed on insects while flying in the air.
22. what helps a bird to fly?
Ans. A bird has two wings, flight feathers and a boat shaped body which help them to fly.
23. How does the parent bird feed a baby bird?
Ans. The parent bird feed the baby bird by pushing food usually caterpillars or other insects down the
baby birds throat.
24. What type of food is harmful for the human body?
Ans. Uncovered and stale food is harmful for the human body.
25. Which food gives strength?
Ans. Milk, grains, pulses, cereals, fruits and vegetables, oil, ghee etc. gives strength and complete
nutrition to our body.
B : Answer in detail
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Describe the feeding habits of cow?

Ans. Cows first swallows their food and after sometime they bring it back into their mouth from their
stomach and begin to chew. This activity is called chewing the cud.
Give two uses of teeth?
Ans. 1. We use our teeth to eat food.
2 Our teeth helps us to speak properly.
What causes tooth decay?
Ans. Whenever we eat, some food particles get stuck in our teeth or in the gaps between the teeth.
The food particles rot if they remain in our mouth for a long time. That gives us bad breath and our
teeth start decaying.
What should you do to prevent tooth decay?
Ans. To prevent tooth decay we should do following things:
1. Always rinse our mouth after we eat.
2. Brush our teeth twice a day.
3. Brush our teeth from the inner as well as outer side.
4. Massage our gums.
5. Do not eat too many sweets.
6. Visit our dentist regularly to get our teeth examined.
Which safety rules should be followed in the classroom?
Ans. Safety rules to be followed in the classroom are:
1. Do not run around the classroom or climb on the desks.
2. Do not fight with your classmate.
3. Do not throw things around.
4. Do not poke your friends with sharp or pointed things.
5. Do not spill water or garbage on the floor.
6. Be careful while using sharp things.

6. Which safety rules should be followed on the road.

Ans. Safety rules to be followed on road are:
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Always walk on the footpath.

Do not run or play on the road.
Cross the road at the zebra crossing.
Always follow traffic rules and signals.
Do not get in or out of a moving vehicle.

7. What first aid will you give to a person who has burnt his fingers while
playing with a matchbox?
Ans. 1. Pour cold water on the burn.
2. Apply an antiseptic burn ointment over it.
8. What are living things?
Ans. Things that are alive i.e. they grow, move, breathe, need food and water, feel and reproduce are
called living things, e.g. human beings, animals and plants.
9. What are non-living things?
Ans. Things that are not alive i.e. they do not grow, move, breathe, need food and water, feel nor they
reproduce are called living things, e.g. table, chair, sun, moon etc.
10. How do animals and plants produce young ones?
Ans. Human beings and some animals give birth to their young ones. Birds, fish and snakes lay eggs.
Most of the plants give rise to new plants with the help of seeds.
11. Write difference between tap roots and fibrous roots.
Ans. Tap roots have a main root and many small roots. Tap roots are long and strong whereas fibrous
roots have a bunch of small thread like roots.
12. What is photosynthesis?
Ans. The process of making food by the plant using water, sunlight, carbon dioxide and chlorophyll is
called photosynthesis.
13. What is the importance of a stem?
Ans. 1. The stem supports the branches.
2. It carries water and nutrients from roots to other parts of the plant.
3. It carries food made by leaves to all other parts of plant.
4. Some plants like sugarcane and potato store food in their stem.
14. How are the toes of a hen different from that of an eagle?
Ans. Hens have strong legs, with three toes in front and one at the back. The toes of a hen have sharp,
hard claws to dig up the ground to get seeds and worms. Eagles have powerful feet with curved and
sharp claws called talons to capture the prey.
15. Name two wading birds. Write few sentences about their legs.
Ans. Crane and flamingo are wading birds. Wading birds have long and thin legs with long, thin and
spread out toes. When they wade in the water their legs do not sink into the soft mud.
16. What happens when you eat uncovered food?
Ans. 1. Insects like flies sit on uncovered food. The disease causing germs stick to the body of the fly
and when it sits on the food these germs get mixed in the food. (2) If food is kept uncovered dirt and
dust from air will settle on food. Hence we should not eat uncovered food.
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How do you know that the food is stale ?
Ans. From the following we can know that the food is stale :
1. The food starts stinking.
2. The colour of the food changes.
3. The taste of the food changes.
4. White threads like fungus grow on the food. Hence
18. How are plants useful to us?
Ans. Plants are useful to us in many ways :-

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1. Many plants are use as food.

2. Wood obtained from trees is used as fuel and for making furniture.
3. Some plants are used as medicines.
Draw and label parts of a leaf