Competency based questions Class 5 by Priya Ma'am

 Competency based questions 

Class 5

 by Priya Ma'am

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Competency based questions 

Q1. Your grandfather eats more seasonal vegetables and fewer packaged foods, whereas you often eat ready-to-eat snacks.

Question: Explain two reasons for this difference in diet and how it may affect health.

Ans : Grandfather eats seasonal veggies like green leafy vegetables , etc for better health, while you prefer processed snacks that may lead to health issues like obesity. Grandfather's diet is healthy, yours is unhealthy.

Q2. A school health camp is designing a diet plan for children aged 10-12 years.

Suggest four food items that should be included in a balanced diet for them and explain their benefits.

Ans: four food items that should be included in a balanced diet for children aged 10-12 years, along with their benefits:

1. Milk or Dairy Products (like curd or cheese)

2. Fruits (like bananas, apples, or oranges)

3. Whole Grains (like brown rice, whole wheat chapati, or oats)

4. Pulses and Legumes (like lentils, beans, or chickpeas)

Q3 A boy spends most of his time indoors and develops weak bones.The doctor advises him to play outside in the morning sun.

Which natural source will help his body produce Vitamin D, and why is Vitamin D important?

Ans: The morning sunlight is the natural source that will help his body produce Vitamin D.

Vitamin D helps the body absorb calcium, which is essential for building and maintaining strong bones and teeth. 

Q4.A science student wants to observe onion cells in detail for a project: Which instrument should she use, and how does it help in studying small objects ?

Ans: The student should use a microscope.

A microscope magnifies very small objects, allowing us to see tiny structures like onion cells clearly. It helps in studying the shape, size, and parts of cells

Q5.Anita has the flu but still shares towels and utensils with her younger sister. A few days later, her sister also falls sick: Explain why this happened and suggest two ways to prevent the spread of such infections at home.

Ans: Anita’s sister fell sick because the flu virus spread through shared items like towels and utensils. The flu is a contagious illness caused by a virus that can be passed through contact with infected surfaces or through droplets from coughing and sneezing.

Two ways to prevent the spread of such infections at home:

1. Avoid sharing personal items

2.  Maintain good hygiene

 

Q6.A health worker visits a village where people are getting sick with a contagious skin rash. She recalls that the first such communicable disease to be identified in history was smallpox.

 Name this disease and explain one measure that could have prevented its spread in earlier times.

Ans: The disease is smallpox.

One preventive measure:Vaccination could have prevented the spread of smallpox. 

Q7.Rohan's teacher asked him to prepare a chart on plant-based sources of protein for the school exhibition. He wants to highlight the richest one.Identify the plant source he should choose and explain why plant proteins are important for vegetarians.

Ans: Rohan should choose soybeans as the plant-based source to highlight on his chart.

Soybeans are one of the richest plant sources of protein. They contain all the essential amino acids needed by the body, making them a complete protein.

Q8. A doctor tells a patient to drink more water and eat more fiber to improve their bowel movement.

 What is meant by bowel movement, and how does fiber help in it?

Answer bowel movement : Discharge of waste out from the body .

 Fiber aids bowel movements by adding bulk to the stool, making it softer and easier to pass out from the body 

Q9 .A class of students is preparing for a sports competition. The coach advises them to exercise regularly : Give any three benefits of regular exercise, explaining how each one can help the students perform better.

Ans: three benefits of regular exercise and how they help students perform better in sports:

1. Improves Strength and Stamina

2. Enhances Focus and Coordination

3. Boosts Immunity and Energy Levels

These benefits not only improve sports performance but also support overall health and well-being.

Q10.A school cleaner uses phenyl to mop the floors every day: Explain how this practice helps maintain hygiene in the school and prevents diseases.

Ans: Using  phenyl to mop the floors helps maintain hygiene by killing germs, bacteria, and viruses present on surfaces.

Phenyl prevents diseases by destroying harmful microbes and keeps the environment clean and safe.