Unit Test (Solutions): Vocation | English Santoor Class 5 - New NCERT PDF Download

Time: 1 hour 
M.M. 30 
Attempt all questions. 
Question numbers 1 to 5 carry 1 mark each. 
Question numbers 6 to 8 carry 2 marks each. 
Question numbers 9 to 11 carry 3 marks each. 
Question numbers 12 & 13 carry 5 marks each.
Q1. What is seen at ten in the morning along the lane?
(a) A gardener digging the garden
(b) A watchman walking the streets
(c) A hawker crying, “Bangles, crystal bangles!”
(d) Children playing in the lane

Ans: (c) A hawker crying, “Bangles, crystal bangles!”
The hawker walks on the street calling out to sell bangles.

Q2. True or False: 
The gardener works under supervision and has strict rules.
Ans: False

The gardener works freely and does what he likes without being ordered.

Q3. Fill in the blank: 
The watchman walks with his ______ at his side.
Ans: shadow

The watchman’s shadow accompanies him as he walks along the dark streets.

Q4. Why are the occupations of the hawker, gardener, and watchman admired?
(a) Because they are rich
(b) Because they work indoors
(c) Because they have freedom in their work
(d) Because they are lazy

Ans: (c) Because they have freedom in their work
The hawker, gardener, and watchman can spend their day freely and make their own choices.

Q5. True or False: 
The watchman goes to bed like other people at night.
Ans: False

The watchman walks the streets all night and does not go to bed.

Q6. Describe the hawker’s daily routine.

Ans: The hawker walks on the street calling out, “Bangles, crystal bangles!” He has no fixed route and no set time to return home.
The hawker spends the day freely, moving along the streets as he chooses.

Q7. What is the gardener’s activity in the afternoon?
Ans: The gardener digs the garden, soiling his clothes with dust, and works without anyone giving instructions or orders.
The gardener can work according to his own choices and enjoys freedom in his work.

Q8. What does the watchman do at night?
Ans: The watchman walks up and down the dark streets with a lantern, chasing shadows and staying awake all night.
The watchman has independence in his work and does not follow anyone’s orders.

Q9. Match the following people or objects with their descriptions:
Ans:

Q10. In 2–3 sentences, explain why the hawker, gardener, and watchman’s work is admired.
Ans: The work is admired because it allows freedom and independence. Each person can spend their day as they like without anyone controlling them.

Q11. Give two examples showing independence in work from the poem.
Ans:

1. The hawker moves freely on the street calling out to sell bangles.
2. The gardener digs the garden without anyone stopping him.

Q12. Why is independence at work important? Explain in 4–5 sentences.
Ans: Independence in work allows people to enjoy what they do and make their own choices. The hawker, gardener, and watchman can work freely without supervision. This freedom makes their work satisfying and meaningful. Independence gives confidence and happiness in daily life.

Q13. What lesson about life and work can be learned from the poem? Explain in 4–5 sentences.
Ans: The poem teaches that enjoying work and having freedom make life happier. Every job has value if it is done with independence. People who work freely feel satisfied and confident. Being responsible while enjoying independence is important. Respecting work and independence leads to a balanced life.