Unit Test (Solutions): Our School — A Happy Place | Our Wondrous World Class 5 - New NCERT PDF Download

Time: 45 Minutes
M.M.: 20
Attempt all questions.
Question numbers 1 to 6 carry 1 mark each.
Question numbers 7 to 9 carry 3 marks each.
Question number 10 carries 5 marks.

Q1. Which practice helps a school become a “Green School”?
(a) Keeping lights on all day
(b) Mixing all waste
(c) Planting and caring for trees
(d) Leaving taps open

Ans: (c) Planting and caring for trees

Q2. Fill in the blanks:
Separate wet waste in the ______ bin and dry waste in the ______ bin.

​Ans: green, blueSeparate bins for dry and wet waste

Q3. True or False:
Painting a roof white helps keep a building cooler in summer.

​Ans: True

Q4. Name the campaign focused on clean schools under the Swachh Bharat Mission.

​Ans: Swachh Bharat Swachh Vidyalaya

Q5. Match the following:

Ans: 

 Q6. Which action improves safety near the school gate?
(a) Running across the road
(b) Ignoring traffic signs
(c) Using a pedestrian crossing
(d) Walking on the road instead of the footpath

Ans: (c) Using a pedestrian crossing

Q7. List three simple actions students can take to save water in school.

Ans: 1. Tell a teacher about leaky taps to save water.
2. Turn off the tap while soaping hands or brushing teeth.
3. Use leftover clean water (like from washing fruits) to water plants.

Q8. Why should waste be segregated at source? Give three reasons.

Ans: 1. Sorting waste makes it easier to recycle and keeps workers safe.
2. Less waste goes to garbage piles, keeping the earth cleaner.
3. Wet waste can be turned into compost to help plants grow.

Q9. Write three safety steps to follow during a fire drill at school.

Ans: 1. Walk calmly to the nearest exit without running or pushing.
2. Crawl low under the smoke and cover your mouth with a cloth.
3. Go to the safe meeting spot and tell the teacher if someone’s missing.

Q10. You are a “School Explorer.” Create a short improvement plan for your class to make it greener and safer. Include:
(a) One electricity-saving action,
(b) One waste-management action,
(c) One traffic-safety action,
(d) One way to keep classrooms cool,
(e) How the class will monitor progress.

Ans: (a) Electricity-Saving Action: Use natural light and switch off lights/fans when not needed.(b) Waste-Management Action: Place separate green (wet) and blue (dry) bins; start a compost pot for wet waste.(c) Traffic-Safety Action: Ask for a “Slow Down—School Zone” sign and always walk on the crosswalk to stay safe. (d) Keep Classrooms Cool:  Plant small trees for shade near windows and open windows to let cool air flow in.  (e) Monitor Progress: Form fun teams (Light Savers, Waste Heroes, Safety Stars) to check weekly and share what’s working.