CTET CTET Environmental Studies 5

Question 1

The Bhopal Gas Tragedy (1984) was caused by the accidental release of which toxic gas?

Accepted Answer

Methyl isocyanate (MIC)

Answer

The Bhopal disaster was caused by the accidental release of methyl isocyanate (MIC) from the Union Carbide pesticide plant.

Question 2

Which of the following correctly describes the role of decomposers in an ecosystem?

Accepted Answer

They break down dead organic matter and return nutrients to soil

Answer

Decomposers like bacteria and fungi break down dead organic matter, recycling nutrients back into the soil for producers to use.

Question 3

In CTET EVS, 'mapping' activities (drawing maps of home, school, neighborhood) help children develop:

Accepted Answer

Spatial thinking and understanding of their immediate environment

Answer

Mapping activities develop spatial thinking, observation, and help children understand relationships between places in their environment.

Question 4

Which of the following Indian rivers is known as the 'Sorrow of Bihar'?

Accepted Answer

Kosi

Answer

The Kosi River is called the 'Sorrow of Bihar' because it frequently changes course and causes devastating floods in Bihar.

Question 5

Which of the following best explains why EVS should use children's prior knowledge and home experiences?

Accepted Answer

It connects formal learning to lived experiences, making concepts meaningful

Answer

Using prior knowledge and home experiences makes EVS concepts personally relevant and supports constructivist learning.

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