Houses And Shelter(5th Grade > Science ) Questions and answers for exam Preparation

5th Grade > Science

HOUSES AND SHELTER MCQs

Total Questions : 37 | Page 2 of 4 pages

Question 11. It is easy and economical to live in cold mountains of the Himalayas as compared to plains.

True
False
For luxury
An amenity

Discuss Question

Answer: Option B. -> False
:
B
Mountains have very cold environment. Very less animals and trees live on mountains. As such, food is very difficult to find on mountains. Even the water is frozen. So, it is difficult and uneconomical to live on the mountains as compared to plains.

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Question 12. All animals build their own shelter.

True
False
teepees
wheelhouse

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Answer: Option B. -> False
:
B
Not all animals built their own shelter or homes. Some animals like monkeys live on trees. Snakes find a natural burrow to find shelter.

Question 13. A house on wheels is generally known as _______________.

caravan
houseboat
teepees
wheelhouse

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Answer: Option A. -> caravan
:
A
Caravan is a house on wheels. It is a house that can be taken wherever you go. So, it is best suited for travelers.

Question 14. The purpose of a hospital is to provide healthcare to people.

True
False
teepees
wheelhouse

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Answer: Option A. -> True
:
A
A hospital is a very important part of a neighbourhood. A hospital provides medical care as well as treats people in case of illness or injury.

Question 15. Using animal fur as bedding in Catal Huyuk was:

For religious purpose
For safety
For luxury
An amenity

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Answer: Option C. -> For luxury
:
C
The Turkih people slept on raised platforms. These platforms were covered with animal fur which wereused as a luxury item.

Question 16. Houses made from wood keeps the interior ___ during summers and ___ during winters.

warm, cool
cool, warm
warm, warm
cool, cool

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Answer: Option B. -> cool, warm
:
B
Wood is an insulator: it prevents heat from escaping. During winters, it does not let the heat escape out from the house. As a result, wooden houses stay warm during winters. Also wood does not let outside heat to come inside. Hence, in summers wooden houses stay cool.

Question 17. People from different communities and regions celebrate the same festivals.

True
False
teepees
wheelhouse

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Answer: Option B. -> False
:
B
Peoplefromdifferentcommunities and regions celebrate different festivals. These festivals can be seasonal as well. Example of seasonal festivals is onam, etc.

Question 18.

This animal can be domesticated as a pet.

True
False
Desert
Mountains with snow

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Answer: Option A. -> True
:
A

Rabbit is a small animal and can be kept as a pet or a part of the family. They are herbivores and mostly eat carrots, other vegetables and fruits.

Question 19.

Which among the given facilities is/are important for a community to live?

School
Hospital
Police station
Gaming centre

Discuss Question

Answer: Option A. -> School
:
A, B, and C

School is required for education of chlidren. Hospital is the place required to treat sick people. Offices are the place where people work. Police stations help in keeping the community safe. Gaming centres are just for recreational activities.

Question 20.

The natural habitat of this animal is: