09 The section on 'Do this and find out' included in different topics in EVS text books aim at 1. keeping the students engaged at home 2. providing direct hands on experiences 3. improving performance in examination 4. learning definitions of scientific terms

10 Which one of the following is not an objective of study of EVS in relation to Social Sciences? 1. It should enable children to learn correct definition of key terms 2. It should enable children to question the existing ideas and practices 3. It should enable children to grow up as responsible member of society 4. It should enable children to respect differences of cultural practices

11 National Curriculum Framework, 2005 strongly recommends that teaching of EVS at primary stage should primarily aim at 1. acquiring skills to carry out experiments independently 2. developing understanding of basic concepts of the subject 3. memorising basic principles of the subject 4. linking classroom learning to life outside the school

13 Higher priority and space has been given in NCERT textbooks on EVS to 1. include large number of practice questions 2. explain basic concepts of the subject 3. provide opportunities to learners for contemplation and wondering 4. provide exact definitions of technical terms

14 Which one of the following is not an objective of including poems and stories in EVS textbooks? 1. To promote imaginative and creative ability in the learners 2. To develop interest in the subject 3. To have a change in routine and monotonous content 4. To provide fun and enjoyment for learners

15 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 1. it reduces subjectivity in assessment 2. children cannot write correct answers at this stage 3. it enhances convenience to teachers in assessment 4. it helps the teacher to know how children are learning