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Class 5 Evs
Every Drop Counts
Quiz 4
Which of the following is correct?
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Ocean water is fit for agricultural and industrial needs
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Oceans play an important role in supplying the water that we use
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Ocean water is not saline
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None of the above
Explanation
Oceans play an important role in supplying the water that we use. Oceans provide evaporated water to the water cycle and it is the most important source of water vapor in the water cycle. Oceans are the storehouse of water in nature and run the water cycle.
Hence, option $$B$$ is correct.
With the increase in population, the demand for water has increased.
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True
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False
Explanation
Water scarcity may be an outcome of a large and growing population and consequent greater demands for water, and unequal access to it. A large population means more water not only for domestic use but also to produce more food.
Hence, it is a $$\text{true}$$ statement.
Living beings can survive without water.
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True
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False
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All living things, from animals to humans, need water to survive.
Without water, life would not exist.
Hence, the given statement is false.
What does the word 'sar' means?
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House
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Plant
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Lake
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Pond
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"Sar" means "lake". Ghadsisar is the lake which is made by the king Ghadsi of Jaisalmer. He got it made 650 years ago with the help of people.
Which of the following are made in the ancient times to collect water?
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Lakes
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Ponds
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Johads
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All of the above
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From ancient times we have been constructing many amazing structures like dams built of stone rubble, reservoirs or lakes, ponds, johads, embankments and canals for collecting water.
The ultimate source of water on the earth is
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oceans and seas
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spring and wells
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rivers and lakes
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rain
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The ultimate source of water on the earth is r
ain as every water cycle begins with rain and ends in rain. Rain water is the purest form of water that is
available
to us.
The supply of water per person in an urban area in India should be about 135 liters per day (about seven buckets) a standard set by the Urban Water Commission.
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True
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False
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The supply of water per person in an urban area in India should be about 135 litres per day (about seven buckets) – a standard set by the Urban Water Commission. Whereas people in slums have to make do with less than 20 litres a day per person (one bucket), people living in luxury hotels may consume as much as 1,600 litres (80 buckets) of water per day.
99% of Indian households have access to safe drinking water.
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True
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False
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Water is a basic need and being a public facility should be readily available to all people but it is not so, more than 163 million of people do not have access to safe drinking water. Nearly 18% of rural habitations get less than 40 liter per person per day under the National Rural Drinking Water Programme,
State true or false.
We must store drinking water in covered containers.
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True
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False
Explanation
We should store drinking water in a covered container because it will protect the water from getting contaminated with dust, micro-organisms etc which can cause diseases.
Families and communities can protect the
water by covering the containers or vessels.
Porto Alegre is a city in:
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Argentina
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Colombia
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Brazil
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Chile
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Porto Alegre is the capital city of the state of Rio Grande do Sul, in southern Brazil.
What is the main source of water for the poor people?
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Bottled water
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Municipal water
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Water tanker
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Private bore well
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Municipal water is the main source of water for the poor people as they provide water to people in reasonable prices.
What do you mean by the term Universal access?
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Physical access to property
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Physical access to a good
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Physical access to water
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None of these
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Universal access is achieved when everyone has physical access to a good and can also afford it.
State whether the following statements are true or false:
Shortage of water is the major reason why Mr. Ramagopal cant bring his family to Chennai.
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True
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False
Explanation
Senior government officials like Mr Ramagopal live
in Anna Nagar, Chennai. This area looks lush and
green with lawns maintained by a generous spraying
of water. Bungalows here have tap water for major
part of the day. On days when the water supply is
inadequate, Mr Ramagopal speaks to a senior official
whom he knows in the municipal water board and a
water tanker is easily arranged for his house.
State whether the following statements are true or false:
The Constitution of India recognises the right to water as being a part of the Right to Life under Art 21.
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True
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False
Explanation
The Constitution of India recognises the right to water as being a part of the Right to Life under Article 21. This means that it is the right of every person, whether rich or poor, to have sufficient amounts of water to fulfil his/her daily needs at a price that he/she can afford.
The situation of the water crisis is worse in urban areas than in rural areas.
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True
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False
Explanation
The water crisis is more in rural areas as compared to urban areas. People in rural areas do not have that amount of money to purchase drinking water from private companies. Some rural households even do not have a water connection, they rely on public hand-pumps and delivery of water by Municipality.
What is special about Porto Alegre?
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Highest infant death rate
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Lowest adult death rate
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Lowest infant death rate
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None of these
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Porto Allegre has a far lower infant death rate than most other cities of the world because of universal access to safe water provided by the city water department.
State whether the following statements are true or false:
The shortage of water has opened up opportunities for private companies in a big way.
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True
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False
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True: The shortage of water has opened up the opportunities for private companies in big way because water is a basic necessity of life.
For what purpose borewell water is not used?
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Toilets
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Washing
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Gardening
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Cooking and drinking purposes
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Bore well water is brackish and hence it is not used for cooking and drinking purposes.
Brides from Uttarakhand bow to the:
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Tree
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Stone
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Pond
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Pot
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Uttarakhand weddings are famous for their conjugal ceremonies which are unique and delightful to watch.
In awe of the unique Himalayan traditions, then one can tie a knot in Pahadi style wedding by following these traditional Kumaoni wedding rituals.
One of them is the bride bows to the pond.
Hence, option C is correct.
Many customs and festivals are related to the:
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Air
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Water
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Light
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None of these
Explanation
The water bodies in India, particularly rivers, hold high religious importance among the people. The water bodies have been an important reason for the prosperity of people living in rural areas.
A large number of rivers have cultural, economic, geographical and religious importance in India. These rivers are considered as God and Goddess among the Hindus.
Hence, option B is correct.
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