A Seed Tells a Farmer’s Story - 1 Class 5 Worksheet EVS Chapter 19

Q1: Fill in the blanks

(i) __________ is a natural fertilizer.
(ii) In earlier times farmers used __________leaves to protect the seeds from insects.
(iii) Undhiya is a kind of __________.
(iv) Cotton used to be spun on a __________by the village people at home.
(v) In the past, food used to be tasty as it was __________ from the fields.
(vi)  ____________   are called the best friends of the soil.

Q2: Match the column.

Q3: State True or False.

(i) Compost is a natural fertilizer. 
(ii) Earthworms make the soil fertile. 
(iii) In earlier times, mango leaves were kept near seeds to protect them from insects. 
(iv) Organic farming is excellent for the health of human beings. 
(v) The canal water was not enough for the new crop.                              
(vi) Hasmukh used electric motor to pump water.     

Q4: Identify the following seeds. 

Q5: Short Answer Type Questions

(i) How are seeds protected from insects in the olden days?
(ii) What did Damjibhai do to protect seeds from insects?
(iii) Name two festivals related to seasons.
(iv) Why did medicines have to be sprayed on the crops?
(v) What do you mean by technology?
(vi) Why did medicines have to be sprayed on the crops?

Q6: Long Answer Type Questions

(i) What is Undhiya?  How is it cooked?
(ii) What replaced the crops like Bajra and Jowar and why?
(iii) How has farming become easier in modern times?
(iv) Why is an earthworm called a farmer’s friend?
(v) How do plants like crotons give a signal when they become dry?
(vi) How do the plants like crotons give a signal that which part of the farm needs to be watered?
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