Social Studies

Joint Examination Board
PABSON, Bhaktapur
Second Terminal Examinations - 2066
Class: V Time: 2.30 hrs F.M:100
Subject: Social Studies P.M: 40



Group ‘A’

Q.1 Choose the correct alternatives (5)
a. We should conserve our natural sources because they are our……..
i. identity ii. artistic iii. rich sources
b. The … is a kind of anti-social activity.
i. dancing ii. gambling iii. playing
c. There are ….. SOS villages
i. 1553 ii.5135 iii. 1535
d. Imitate action is …. …. habit
i. good ii. worse iii. copying
e. Sugar is produced in……
i. Birgunj ii. Pokhara iii. Illam

Q.2 Fill in the blanks with correct alternatives (5)

a. Nepal Red Cross society was founded by………….
b. …… is mainly found in the northern mountain region.
c. Yalamber was the first ….. king of Nepal.
d. ………. of a place is influenced by climate.
e. The Terai region lies in …….. of Nepal.

Q.3. Write ‘T’ for true statement and ‘F’ for false statement (5)

a. We should involve our neighbors in our ceremonies and festivals.
b. The Hilly region is colder than mountain region.
c. Swoyambhunath temple is an example of a monument.
d. Gopal period is known as golden period.

Q.4 From which type of industry the following things are made ? (5)

a. Sugar b. Radio c. Wheat d. Utensils e. Jute

Q.5 Correct the given statements (5)

a. Dashain is a cultural festival
b. Nepal Red Cross society was established in 1936 A.D
c. Pine is found in Hilly region
d. Thick woolen clothes is worn in Terai region
e. 17% of total land is occupied by Mountain region

Group ‘B’

Q.6 Answer the following questions (any 15) (3x5=15)

a. Why is Terai region called “Granary of Nepal?”
b Define Alluvial soil.
c. What are the effects of imitating forign culture?
d. Why should we use domestic goods?
e Why do we need social service organizations?
f. Why was Nepal scout formed?
g. What are the differences between large scale industry and cottage industry?
h. Name different religions who lived in Mountain region.
i. What crops and vegetables are grown in Rocky sandy soil?
j. What are the advantages of natural vegetation of Nepal?
k. What are the causes of anti-social activities?
l. Why is Lichchhavi period called the golden period?
m. How do festivals bring a change in our monotonous life?
n. What are the ways to preserve our national heritages?
o. In what two ways do we treat people equally?

Group ‘C’

Q.7 Give long answer (any 4) [4x7=28]

a. Differentiate the items according to the place of production such as cottage industry or large industry:
sugar, tv, cement, doko, pakhi, cloths, computer, shoes , utensils, noodles, nanglo, radi, sukul, churpi

b. Draw an outline map of Nepal and show the following with the help of suitable index
i. Pokhara ii. Mt. Everest iii. Araniko highway
iv. Mechi river v. Pasupatinath temple

c. What are the measures should be taken to protect ourselves from anti- social activities?

d. Complete the following:

Geographical region Climate Types of forest Species of trees
Very cold throughout the year, there is snowfall in winter. fir,spruce
Tropical evergreen forest
Moderate .it is not so hot and not so cold




e. “Nepal is a common garden of all people” give reasons

f. Study the figure and answer the following:


i. What does the figure indicate?
ii. Who was the founder of the organization?
iii. When was it established in Nepal?
iv. Write one service given by it.

Best of Luck !

MARKING SCHEME
Q.1.(1 mark for each)
a. identity
b. gambling
c. 1535
d. good
e. Birgunj

Q.2 (1 mark for each )
a. Jean Henry Dunant
b. Debris soil
c. Kirant
d. Natural vegetation
e. Southern part

Q.3 (1 mark each)
a. T b. F c. T d. F e. F

Q.4 (1 mark for each)
a. Large scale industry
b. Industry
c. Agro based industry
d. Cottage industry
e. Agro based industry

Q.6 (1 mark for each corrected answer)
a. Dashain is a religious festival
b. Nepal Red Cross society was established in 1963 A.D
c. Uttis is found in Hill region
d. Thin cotton clothes are in Terai region
e. 15% of land is occupied by Mountain region

Q.7 (3 marks for each answer)
a. any correct answer
b. any correct answer
c. self-reliance, being independent, hard working or any correct answer with short definition of each point
d. any correct answer
e. any correct answer
f. any correct answer
g. any correct answer
h. sherpa, thakali, manangi, or any other correct religions
i. potato, maize, millet, or any other crops
j. any correct answer
k. illiteracy, poverty, unemployment or any other correct reasons
l. any correct answer
m. any correct answer
n. any correct answer
o. any correct answer

Q.7
a. 0.5 mark for each correct differentiate
b. 4 marks for plotting and 3 marks for outline
c. 1 mark for each point
d.
Geographical region Climate Types of forest Species of trees
Mountain region Question Evergreen coniferous forest Question
Terai region Very hot and plenty of rain during summer Question Sal, sisau, okhar
Hill region Question Deciduous forest Question


e. any correct answer

f.
a. SOS (1 mark)
b. Dr. Herman Gmeiner (2 mark)
c. 1973 A.D (2 mark)
d. they provide education and health service to orphans (2 mark)