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1. Sample Paper (SEM-I) SET-1
Subject: Environmental Studies.
Class: III.
Time Duration: 2hrs. Maximum marks: 50.
List of Environmental Studies chapters covered in this sample paper.
1. Living and Non- living.
2. Soil.
3. The Universe.
4. Food, Water and Air.
5. Shelter and Clothing.
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General Instructions:
Read the questions carefully before answering:
1. Questions I carry 1mark each.
2. Questions II carry 2 marks each.
3. Questions III carry 3 marks each.
4. Question V carries 5 marks.
I. Answer the following questions in 1 or 2 sentences (1 X 10 = 10)
1. Name the layer of the earth in which plants grows?
2. What are satellites? Give examples?
3. Define nutrients?
4. Which animal uses its upper limbs like arms?
5. Why should we cover our nose and mouth while coughing and sneezing?
6. Write the differences between stars and planets?
7. Name any two food rich in protein and vitamins?
8. Name two famous rivers of India?
9. Why do we need shelter?
10. Why do we need to wear appropriate clothing with the occasion?
II. Answer the following questions in 3 or 4 sentences. (2x10=20)
1. What are the characteristics of living and non living things?
2. What is humus?
3. What are the five physical features of India and five oceans of the world?
4. How is soil formed?
5. Why can we see moon and the stars only during the night time?
6. Write the differences between animals and human begins?
7. Write the differences between fats and carbohydrates?

2. 8. How can we keep soil clean?
9. What happens if:
i. We keep our kitchen’s garbage open.
ii. We don’t put wire mesh on our house windows.
iii. We do not lock our house doors properly.
iv. Sunlight does not reach our house properly.
10. Which diseases are caused by :
i. Eating unhygienic food.
ii. Drinking dirty water.
iii. Breathing polluted air.
iv. Eating stale food.
III. Answer the following questions. (3 X 5= 15)
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1. What is food? Why do we need to eat food and how does it give energy?
2. What is soil? Write any four importance of soil for plants and animals?
3. Define solar system with neat labeled diagram?
4. What is clothing? Why do we need clothes and write the different types of clothes?
5. Define ventilation, safety and cleanliness?
IV. Fill in the blanks. (1x5=5)
1. All living things get its _________ from __________.
2. __________ is the tallest mountain range in the world.
3. ___________ is the hottest and ____________ is the smallest planet.
4. We need air to ___________ and ___________.
5. A ______________ gives us protection from clod, heat and rain.