Multiple Choice Questions

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Which one of the following man-made fibers are also called artificial silk?

  • Acrylic

  • Polyester

  • Nylon

  • Rayon


D.

Rayon

Rayon is obtained from cellulose, so it is called a man-made fibre. It is termed as artificial silk due to its resemblance in appearance with silk.


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The following observations were made by students A, B, C and D when they rubbed solid baking soda on dry litmus paper The correct observation was made by the student

  • C

  • D

  • A

  • B


Practical work in Science may be given due emphasis in order to

  • keep proper check on punctuality and regularity of students

  • help the students verify the theoretical concept

  • improve the percentage of marks obtained by the students

  • help the students develop the habit of maintaining written records


Antibiotics are effective against

  • influenza

  • hepatitis A

  • dengue fever

  • cholera


Which one of the following is the major objective of teaching of Science at upper primary stage?

  • To learn important facts and formulae

  • To develop proficiency in solving exercises given at the end of the chapter

  • To promote rational thinking

  • To remember names of scientists and scientific discoveries


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Which one of the following is the key feature of Formative Assessment in Science? 

  • It is aimed at developing scientific temper in the students

  • It is aimed at enhancing practical skills

  • It is conducted at the end of the year

  • It is diagnostic in nature


Project method in teaching of Science is suited most

  • to strengthen reasoning skill of students

  • promote scientific method of working

  • promote understanding of basic concepts in Science

  • enhance numerical abilities of students


Which of the following statements related to earthquakes is not correct?

  • The record of the seismic waves is called seismograph

  • The seismograph records the seismogram

  • The Richter Scale is not linear but logarithmic

  • The seismic waves originate from focus


The gas which forms carboxy-hemoglobin in the blood, causing suffocation is

  • carbon monoxide

  • nitrogen

  • carbon dioxide

  • chlorofluorocarbon


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Constructivist approach in teaching of Science refers to

  • providing more and more reading material to students

  • providing additional academic help to weak students

  • applying different mathematical formulae in solving problems

  • providing experiential learning to students