PS TET Paper 1: Environmental Studies Test - 10 - PS TET MCQ

Herbicides, also known as weed killers, are pesticides used to control the growth of plants.

Baking means to cook food by dry heat without direct exposure to a flame it can be typically in the oven, then frying means cooking food in oil it can be typically in shallow pans, and Roasting means cooking food in an oven or in an open fire. All these are methods to cook food. Hence, the correct answer is, 'Baking, Frying, Roasting'.

If we want children to learn skills by developing different kinds of skills, conceptual knowledge, feelings, and sensitiveness. A teacher can draw a broad list of indicators for assessment which can help her to plan the learning tasks. Each indicator consists of abilities that need to be developed in children like observation and recording, analysis of situation or theme, expression, critical thinking, visualization, and predicting abilities.

An Environmental science teacher should focus exclusively on experiments. Experiment plays a significant role in Environmental science. Scientists may investigate a phenomenon because it looks interesting to them. These experiments may also provide evidence for a future theory to explain.
Hence, the correct answer is, 'Focus exclusively on experiments.'

Ornithology is the experimental investigation of flying creatures. Ornithologists concentrate each part of fowl life. A few ornithologists study at how birds live in their surroundings, while others take a concern at how the birds reproduce.

Environmental studies or EVS is​ the study of the environment in the context of earth and living things. It is more concerned with the scientific attitude to explore, investigate, and develop an understanding of our natural, human, social and cultural dimensions of local and wider environments.

The best way to assess a child at primary level is to use portfolios, in that the whole of the data related to the particular student will be saved. So, while dealing with a particular pupil, we can refer to that data side by side for better assessment for learning.

Cow Dung is good for human health as it possesses minerals. It also has anti-bacterial property which protects people from various diseases and health problems. The floor and walls which are coated with cow dung remain warm in winters and cold in summers. To make the floor smooth and clean people use cow dung.
Hence, the correct answer is, 'Make them smooth and clean.'

In recent years, it has been increasingly felt that environmental study be made an integral component of the Primary School Curriculum. Such a curriculum should be need-based with reference to the pupil as well as the community on the whole. 

Wind energy is available at 'Mandvi'.

The correct sequence of steps to be followed is, preparing the design of the question paper, then preparing the blueprint of the question paper, after preparing the blueprint, questions are to be written, and then if there is any mistake editing of the question paper takes place.
Hence, the correct statements are, '(ii), (iv), (i), (iii).'

• An act is a law that is made by the legislature to tackle the important issue of society.
• After an act is passed it becomes a part of the constitution and applies to every citizen.
• Forest conservation means saving the trees and their habitats like animals and birds etc.

Explanation

• The forest conservation act of 1980 is an act that ensures the conservation of flora and fauna of the forest.
• It came into the force on October 25, 1980, containing five sections.
• It was mainly passed to control the deforestation activities in the forests.
• The Act has the provision of penalties in case of violations of the provisions of FCA.
• It has an advisory committee that will help the Central government with regard to forest conservation.
• The Act restricts the state government and other authorities to take decisions first without permission from the central government.
• The Forest Conservation Act gives complete authority to the Central government to carry out the objectives of the act.

Formative Assessment in EVS at primary stage does not include grading and ranking of students.

A student will do only that project which will be interesting for him/her, if it is assigned as per the interest they will do it more efficiently and will try to understand it also.
Hence, the correct answer is "A project should be assigned as per the interest of a student".

The inclusion of purposeful creative activities makes learning meaningful and fruitful. Creative expressions in learning EVS ensure the active involvement of the child and develop the ability to assimilate the concept efficiently by building creative thinking skills.

Bacteria were the first living organisms on Earth. Free oxygen in the atmosphere was released by bacteria present in chlorophyll for the first time.

While teaching the topic Nalini is using different methodologies such as: showing a documentary film on birds, using a chart having pictures of different birds and explaining briefly and taking the students to the nearby park, and asking them to observe the birds carefully. She is using different methods while keeping in mind the concept of individual differences. She is trying to meet different requirements of learners having multiple intelligences. 
Hence, the correct answer is, 'Meet different requirements of learners having multiple intelligences.'

In the earlier years, it is said to be more effective to ensure that new concepts and information is explained ‘about a known one. It is so because during this period the ability to learn abstract concepts is rather limited. Thus new information is recognized and understood by the child ‘about an existing one.

Hydrogen fluoride breaks down in water to make hydrofluoric acid. Hydrogen fluoride will erode most substances aside from lead, wax, polyethylene and platinum.

Al-Biruni who was an astronomer and a scholar came from a country now called Uzbekistan. He arrived as a camp follower of Sultan Mahmud of Ghazni (967-1030) during the period (971-1039) in the second decade of the eleventh century. 
Hence, the correct answer is, 'Uzbekistan.'

A honey bee is a flying insect well known for its ability to produce honey by collecting nectar from flowers. Hence the name honey bee.

A good assignment in EVS should primarily aim at providing extended learning opportunities.

The use of poems and story-telling to explain concepts in an EVS class is one of the best methods. It helps to take care of the language and cultural diversity among learners. Concepts are explained through different stories to make students aware of the cultural, religious, social, geographical, and language diversity among learners.
Hence, the correct answer is, 'Take care of the language and cultural diversity among learners.'

Assessment is integral to the teaching-learning process which helps in facilitating student learning and improving instruction. 

Anthracite is a hard, smaller assortment of coal that has a submetallic radiance. It has the most elevated carbon content, the least polluting influences, and the most astounding calorific substance of a wide range of coal, which likewise incorporates bituminous coal and lignite.

As given in the question
Distance covered by train = 2649 km
Total time is taken by train = 47.5 m
Apply the formula of Average Speed:
Average Speed = Total Distance/Total Time
= 2649/47.5
= 55.76 = 56
The average speed of the train in km/hr is nearly 56 km/hr.
Hence, the correct answer is 56 km/hr.

Teachers can use different strategies/ activities to make things more interesting and relatable to students, which may help keep students motivated for longer.

The creativity and imagination of students are enhanced by a way of story telling and poems. Hence, students learn in a more effective way.

World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) is an international organization that looks after the protection of the environment over the world. WWF was founded in the year 1961. It is a non-governmental organization. Its headquarters are in Switzerland. 
Hence, the correct answer is "WWF".

• The "Do this and find out" section in EVS textbooks is designed to provide students with opportunities for direct, experiential learning.
• This section encourages students to actively engage with the topic and explore concepts through practical activities, experiments, observations, and investigations.
• It emphasizes learning by doing, allowing students to develop a deeper understanding of the subject matter through firsthand experiences.
• By engaging in hands-on activities, students can actively explore and discover concepts related to the topic being studied. They can make observations, conduct experiments, collect data, analyze results, and draw conclusions.

Hence, it can be concluded that Option (1) is the Correct Answer.