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NCERT · Class 5 · EVS

Chapter 1: Super Senses

Practice each question, then open the answer or worked solution.

Think and discuss.

5 questions
Q1Written answer

Sushila covered her nose when she cleaned Deepak’s nappy, but not when she cleaned her daughter. Why do you think she did this?

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Answer: Our nose can sense the bad and good smell. Since Deepak’s nappy might be dirty, Sushila covered her nose. In the case of her daughter’s nappy, Sushila didn’t get any dirty smell so did not cover her nose.

Q2Written answer

How do you feel when you walk near a heap of garbage? Think of the children who spend the whole day picking things from such garbage.

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Answer: When I pass by a heap of garbage, I feel like closing my nose. Children who spend the whole day picking things from such garbage might not have the same feeling as mine, they are not offended by such smells since they are used to the smell.

Q3Written answer

Is a smell ‘good’ or ‘bad’ for everyone in the same way? Or does it depend on how each one feels about it?

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Answer: No, it depends on how a person reacts to the smell. But in some cases, the bad smell is bad for most people.

Q1 (2)Written answer

Q1. Write the name of a bird which has eyes in front of its head (like in humans).

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Answer: The bird with eyes in front of its head is an owl.

Q2 (2)Written answer

Q2. Write the names of some birds which have eyes on either side of the head. What is the size of their eyes as compared to the size of their head?

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Answer: Birds with eyes on either side of the head are crows, pigeons, eagles, parrots, etc. The size of their eyes is small compared to the size of their head.