Q.1 A runner participating in a race takes some glucose just before the race begins. This means that glucose

• (a) makes running easier
• (b) builds muscles instantly
• (c) gives energy instantly
• (d) stops sweating of the body

Q.2 The eggs of fish are called:

• (a) larva
• (b) pupa
• (c) spawn
• (d) cocoon

Q.3 Which of the following is a rich stored source of protein?

• (a) Wheat
• (b) Pulses
• (c) Meat
• (d) Both (b) and (c)

Q.4 Which country is credited with the discovery of silk?

• (a) England
• (b) USA
• (c) India
• (d) China

Q.5 Cotton is a preferred fabric for summers. This is so because:

• (a) it absorbs sweat.
• (b) it does not stick to the skin.
• (c) it allows free circulation of air and for heat to escape easily.
• (d) all of these.

Q.6 The part of the leaf by which it is attached to the stem is called

• (a) lamina
• (b) midrib
• (c) mid vein
• (d) petiole

Q.7 Which of these has a modified stem to store food?

• (a) sweet potato
• (b) carrot
• (c) turnip
• (d) ginger

Q.8 Light and Sound are:

• (a) forms of work
• (b) forms of energy
• (c) forms of renewable energy
• (d) forms of levers

Q.9 Which one of these is not an electromagnetic radiation?

• (a) light
• (b) radio waves
• (c) microwaves
• (d) none of these

Q.10 Which of the following statement is correct?

• (a) The vehicle which covers one km in the shortest time has the highest speed.
• (b) The vehicle which covers maximum distance in 30 minutes has the highest speed.
• (c) A vehicle which moves faster has higher speed.
• (d) all of these

Q.11 In the following question, select the odd word pair from the given alternatives.

• (a) Hanger:Aeroplane
• (b) Yard:Train
• (c) Depot:Bus
• (d) Scooter:Garage

Q.12 Ramakant walks North-wards. After a while he turns to his right and a little further to his left. Finally, after walking a distance of one kilometer, he turns to his left again. In which direction is he moving now?

• (a) North
• (b) South
• (c) East
• (d) West

Q.13 In each of the following questions, select the one which is different from the other three responses.

• (a) Square
• (b) Equilateral Triangle
• (c) Rhombus
• (d) Right Angle Triangle

Q.14 A pond was found to be covered completely by alga. This was called a bad sign for the pond by some local environmentalists.

This is because

• (a) the algal bloom grows in polluted water.
• (b) the aquatic life is destroyed due to the presence of algae.
• (c) the algal covering blocks all the light from reaching the aquatic plants and animals.
• (d) all of these.

Q.15 Which one of the following is not a social insect?

• (a) honey bee
• (b) wasps
• (c) ants
• (d) butterfly