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Social Studies Class V- MID-TERM EXAMINATION, 2021

WANGDUE PRIMARY SCHOOL WANGDUE DZONGKHAG MID-TERM EXAMINATION, 2021 Subject: Social Studies Time: 2 hrs. Class: V Marks: 100 Name: ___________________________________________ Roll No: _________ Section: ______ READ THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTION CAREFULLY 1. In this booklet you will find ten questions. You must answer all the questions. 2. Answers to all the questions must be written neatly in the spaces provided. 3. Do not write during the first fifteen minutes. This time is to be spent on reading the questions. 4. You will have TWO hours to answer all the questions. 5. You will be allowed to leave the examination room only half-an-hour before the completion of the stipulated time. SECTION: A QUESTION 1 [25 Marks) Direction: For each question, there are four answers A, B, C and D. Choose the correct answers and write in the space provided below. 1. The two immediate neighboring countries of Bhutan are A. India and China B. Nepal and Thailand C. Bangladesh and Pakistan D. Afghanistan and Maldives Answer: ¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬……………………………………..¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬ (The statement below is to be used with Question 2.) “It lies above 4000m from the sea level. This zone is covered by permanent snow and glaciers”. 2. Choose the answer that fits best with the above statement. A. Sub-Himalayan Foothills B. The Greater Himalayas C. The Inner Himalayas D. None of the above Answer: ……………………………………… 3. ………….. forest is found in the Inner Himalayas A. Alpine B. Temperate C. Tropical D. Sub-Alpine Answer: ……………………………………… 4. Bhutan is divided into A. 20 Dzongkhags, 203gewogs and 1000 Chiwogs B. 20 Dzongkhags, 205gewogs and 1044 Chiwogs C. 20 Dzongkhags, 205gewogs and 1000 Chiwogs D. 20 Dzongkhags, 204gewogs and 1044 Chiwogs Answer: …………………………………… 5. The place from where the river originates is A. river bed C. River source B. river bank D. River loads Answer: ……………………………………… 6. River features found in the Middle stage are A. waterfall and river meanders C. deltas and oxbow lakes B. levees and gorge D. River meanders and oxbow lakes Answer: ……………………………………… 7. The zigzag flow of a river like a snake is called A. River meanders B. Levees C. Waterfall D. delta Answer: ……………………………………………………… 8. A water body surrounded by land is called A. tributaries B. spring C. lake D. gorge Answer: …………………………………………………. 9. Which river has the highest number of tributaries? A. Amo Chhu B. Wang chhu C. Drangme Chhu D. Punatsang Chhu Answer……………………………… 10. The imaginary line on the earth which helps us to calculate time is called… A. Equator B. Latitude C. North Pole D. Longitude Answer ……………………………………… (The statement below is to be used with Question 11.) “In this stage the river has high volume of water. It is usually wide and deep. Levees and deltas are some features formed in this stage.” 11. The above description is about…. A. Middle stage B. lower stage C. . Upper stage D. All of the above Answer ………………………………… 12. The present prime minister of Bhutan is A. Lyonchen Tshering Tobgay B. Lyonchen Dr. Lotay Tshering C. Lyonchen Jigme Yoezer Thinley D. Dr. Pema Jamtsho Answer …………………………………………. 13. The forest which is managed by community is known as A. Protected forest B. Reserved forest C. Community forest D. National Park Answer ……………………………………… 14. 0º longitude is called A. Greenwich meridian Tropic of Cancer B. Equator D. Tropic of Capricorn Answer ……………………………………… 15. ………. Is the land on either sides of the river. A. Islands C. River bed B. River bank D. River load Answer……………………………………… 16. Which is the first community forest in Bhutan? A. Dzozam Community Forest B. Lamjithang Community Forest C. Phangyul Community Forest D. Themakha Community Forest Answer: ……………………………….. 17. SAARC stands for A. South Asia Association for Regional Cooperation. B. South East Asian Association for Regional Cooperation. C. South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation. D. South Asian Assistance for Regional Cooperation. Answer _________________ 18. The ocean nearest to our country is A. Pacific Ocean B. Indian ocean C. Atlantic Ocean D. Arctic ocean Answer: …………………… 19. Which is the largest continent in the world? A. Asia B. Australia C. Europe D. Africa Answer ……………………… 20. All the planets move around the A. Moon B. Sun C. Universe D. earth E. Answer: …………………………… 21. Why does sun rise and set at different times in different places? A. Revolution of the Earth B. Spherical shape of the Earth C. Different people living in different places. D. Moon comes between the Sun and the Earth Answer: ………………………………………… 22. Which places are located in The Inner Himalayas? A. Gasa, Bumthang and Lhuntse B. Thimphu, Punakha and Pare C. Samdrup Jongkhar, Sarpang and Chhukha D. Gasa, Paro and Sarpang Answer: …………………………… 23. The planet on which we live is……. A. B. Venus C. Earth D. Jupiter E. Mercury Answer: ……………………………….. 24. Which tributaries join to form river Punatsang Chhu? A. Pho Chhu and Mochhu B. Pa Chhu and Haa Chhu C. Mangde Chhu and Chamkhar Chhu D. Kuri Chhu and Kholong Chhu Answer: ………………………… 25. Which river flows through Haa, Samtse and Chhukha? A. Wang Chhu B. Drangme Chhu C. Nyera Ama Chhu D. Amo Chhu Answer: ………………………. QUESTION 2 [1x10=10 Marks] Direction: Fill in the blanks with appropriate word(s). Write the answers in the spaces provided. I. The sun and planets together are called ________________ II. When it is day in North America, it is _______________ in Bhutan. III. The shape of the Earth is called____________________ IV. The horizontal lines drawn on the maps and globe are called____________________ V. As a river flows, it collects and carries rocks, stones and soil. These are called ._____________ VI. Flow of the water over the edge of a cliff is called _____________ VII. __________ stage of river is suitable for generating electricity. VIII. The smallest ocean is __________. IX. ___________ helps people to get timber and firewood easily without obtaining permits from the forestry offices. X. Disturbing the spirits and local deities would cause _______________. QUESTION 3 [1x5=5marks] Direction: Match the following. Write only the alphabet against the number in the space provided below Column B Column B 1 Thick mass of ice a Smallest Ocean 2 Longest latitude b Glacier 3 Arctic Ocean c Inner Himalayas 4 Smallest continent d Equator 5 Cool broad-leaved and temperate forest e Australia f Asia g Northern Hemisphere 1. …………………………. 2. ……………………………… 3. …………………………… 4. …………………………….. 5. ………………………….. QUESTION 4 [1x10=10 Marks] Direction: Write TRUE or FALSE against each statement in the space provided. i. Bhutan is a member of SAARC. [ ] ii. The sun goes around the earth. [ ] iii. Solar is another word for the Sun. [ ] iv. Bhutan has many fast-flowing rivers. [ ] v. The capital city of Bhutan is Punakha. [ ] vi. The Earth is furthest planet in the solar system. [ ] vii. 30% of the Earth is covered by water. [ ] viii. Hydro-electricity is the main source of income in our country. [ ] ix. Community forest is introduced to control afforestation. [ ] x. Protected areas are the defined areas for protecting plants and animals. [ ] QUESTION 5 [2X10=20 Marks] Direction: Read the instruction carefully and write the answer for all questions in the spaces provided. The marks for each question are given in the bracket. a. Give two reasons to prove that our earth is spherical? [2 Marks] Answers:________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ b. Write the correct latitude and longitude of Bhutan. [2 Marks] Answer:_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ c. Why is it important to maintain good relationship among the countries? [2 marks] Answer:________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ d. How are community forest important to people? Give two reasons. [2 Marks] Answer:_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ e. In which stage of a river do you find meanders? Give one reason. [2 marks] Answer:_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ f. Which stage of river is suitable for generating electricity? Why?[2 Marks] Answer_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ g. What would happen to our country if the rivers dry up? [2 marks] Answer_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ h. Write any two traditional beliefs. [2 Marks] Answer________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ i. If you were the member of the community forest management, how would you manage the forest? Give two reasons. [2 marks] Answer:________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ j. Why is it important to understand the physical zones of Bhutan? [2 marks] Answer:________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ QUESTION 6 [4X5=20 marks] DIRECTION: - Answer all the questions in the space provided below each question. 1. Draw a diagram of the Earth showing important lines of latitude. [5 marks] 2. Write five importance of rivers. [5 marks] Answer:____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 3. Write five importance of forests. [5marks] Answer:_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 4. Explain the three physical zones of Bhutan. [5 marks] Answer________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ QUESTION 7 [ 1X10=10 Marks] Direction: On the outline map of Bhutan locate the following: a. Amo Chhu b. Drangme Chhu c. Puna tsang Chhu d. Nyera Ama Chhu e. Wang chhu f. Wangdue Dzongkhag g. Thimphu h. Haa i. Tashi Yangtse j. Sarpang

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