Higher Study | EVS Pedagogy

In EVS concepts and issues have not been compartmentalized into science and social science. Why?

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The child looks at his/her environment in a holistic manner.

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It is a good teaching-learning strategy.

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It is for decreasing the syllabus load.

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Syllabus of EVS has been prescribed as such by CBSE.

Which of the following features of a video conferencing app can be used to BEST demonstrate how communication can be done without speaking?

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Virtual background

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Virtual background.

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Screenshare

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GIF in the chat.

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GIF in the chat

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Mute button

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Audio call

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Audio call.

What do 'alternative frameworks' mean?

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Textbook explanations of various physical phenomena

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Ideas that differ from the formally accepted explanations of the concepts

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Ideas presently held by scientists and social scientists

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All ideas that are firmly held by children

A teacher uses a widely accepted computer program that renders a 3D representation of Earth based on satellite imagery to teach her students various aspects of the Earth. Compared to traditional map books, what advantages does this application have as an instructional tool?

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It develops the habit of independent study in students.

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It helps activate student's prior knowledge on the Earth.

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It helps students in understanding the positions of countries better.

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It helps students in understanding landscapes better

Which of the following statements is true in relation to the students learning EVS?

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Students are 'empty vessels' or 'blank slates' to be filled up with information that the school only can give.

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All students are same and they respond similarity while learning

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Students learn in a linear way. This new leaning is to be derived form the preceding facts and information

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Students learn in a spiral way. Every student is a unique individual, she/he learns and respond to situations in her/his own way.

The principal asked an EVS teacher to select indoor plants for her office. Which of the following group will he select:

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Aloe vera, Petunia, Money plant.

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Aloe vera, Money plant, Croton.

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Money plant, Petunia, Mint.

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Aloe vera, Mint, Geraniums.

Which type of graph is most suitable for depicting the day-to-day variation in temperature of a place?

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Columnar

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Circular

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Linear

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Pictorial

Which of the following is one of the six themes suggested in the EVS syllabus as per NCF 2005?

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Natural Resources

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Things we make and do

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How things work

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Material

Which of the following statements regarding environment is incorrect?

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Environmental studies derives only from insights from science, social studies, and mathematics

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The purpose of environmental studies is to develop a holistic or integrated perspective of that environment in children.

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Environmental studies are offered at the primary level instead of subjects like science and social science.

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Environmental studies helps children to connect and explore with their natural and man-made environment.

Which one of the following will be a more effective learning experience to emphasize more on social inequalities in an EVS class?

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Showing video films on related issue

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Organizing special lectures on related issue

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Conducting a quiz contest on the issue

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Asking the students to undertake group projects

A class V teacher provides her students with a Neem leaf and a Mango leaf and asks them to state in which way they are similar to and different from each other. Which one of the following process skills will be used in answering this question?

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Hypothesizing

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Predicting

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Observing

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Measuring

As per the NCF, 2005, which one among the following is the theme of EVS ?

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Solar system

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Weather

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Energy

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Food

Which of the following are purposes of assessment in social sciences at the elementary level? I. Identify the individual needs and requirements. II. Improve the teaching-learning process. III. Do away with the fear of assessment among children. IV. Encourage children to learn individually

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I, III and IV

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II, III and IV

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I, II, III and IV

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I, II and III

Which of the following can be a learning objective in EVS lesson plan while teaching about living and non - living things?

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Students will be able to name all the non- living things

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Students will differentiate between artificial and natural things.

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Students could tell the characteristics of living and non - living things.

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All of the above

Which one of the following should be the most important aspect of EVS teaching at primary level?

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Achieving success in assessment

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Understanding the basic concepts of science

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Connecting learners to the natural and socio-cultural environment

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Conducting activities and developing skills

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