Class 4 Science Question Paper
Time: 1 Hour 20 Minutes Full Marks: 60
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1. Rocks are composed of one or more ____.
2. ____ is the top layer of the Earth's surface where plants grow.
3. The remains of dead plants that decompose and improve soil health are
called ____.
4. The process of soil formation takes ____ of years.
5. The destruction of the top layer of soil is called ____.
6. ___ and ___ fertilisers improve soil health naturally.
7. ____ are substances naturally present in the Earth and used by humans
for various needs.
8. ____ minerals are used to obtain metals like iron, copper, and gold.
9. ____ is a non-metallic mineral used for making cement.
10.The process of digging out minerals from the Earth is called ____.
11.A ____ is a large area where different types of trees, plants, and animals
naturally grow together.
12.The trees in ____ forests remain green throughout the year and do not
shed their leaves in a particular season.
13.____ forests are found in areas with desert-like conditions and have
thorny bushes and shrubs.
14.Tidal forests are also known as ____ forests and are found in coastal
areas.
15.____ forests mostly have coniferous trees with needle-shaped leaves.
16.Cutting down trees and forests is called ____.
17.____ forests are home to the Royal Bengal Tiger in the Sundarbans.
18.The Gir Forest in Gujarat is famous for its ____.
19.Animals whose numbers have reduced significantly and are at risk of
disappearing are called ____ animals.
20.___, ___, and ____ are the three R's for conserving natural resources.
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs): (1x20=20)
1. What is humus?
a) Rocks and pebbles b) Remains of dead plants and animals
c) A type of mineral d) Fertiliser made from chemicals
2. Which layer of soil is the most fertile?
a) Bedrock b) Subsoil
c) Topsoil d) Humus
3. What is the main cause of soil erosion?
a) Construction of houses b) Wind and water
c) Deforestation d) All of the above
4. Which of the following is a metallic mineral?
a) Coal b) Limestone
c) Iron ore d) Natural gas
5. What is petroleum used for?
a) Making cement b) Producing electricity
c) Running vehicles d) Making clay pottery
6. Which mineral is used for making aluminium?
a) Copper b) Bauxite
c) Limestone d) Coal
7. What is the term for using a single car for multiple passengers to save fuel?
a) Public transport b) Car pooling
c) Metro sharing d) Resource mining
8. Which state is a major producer of iron ore in India?
a) Maharashtra b) Jharkhand
c) Kerala d) Punjab
9. What is limestone mainly used for?
a) Making pottery b) Producing cement
c) Manufacturing plastic d) Running vehicles
10. Which is a renewable resource?
a) Petroleum b) Natural gas
c) Wind energy d) Coal
11. Which type of forest is found in the hills of the northeast, the Western Ghats,
and the Andaman and Nicobar Islands?
a) Deciduous Forests b) Evergreen Forests
c) Thorn Forests d) Mountain Forests
12. What type of trees are commonly found in deciduous forests?
a) Pine and fir b) Neem and teak
c) Ebony and mahogany d) Cactus and date palm
13. What are mangrove forests commonly known as?
a) Thorn forests b) Tidal forests
c) Evergreen forests d) Mountain forests
14. Where can the largest number of one-horned rhinos be found in India?
a) Gir Forest b) Sundarbans
c) Kaziranga National Park d) Corbett National Park
15. Which forest type is primarily found in the desert areas of Rajasthan and
Gujarat?
a) Deciduous Forests b) Mountain Forests
c) Thorn Forests d) Evergreen Forests
16. What are the three R's essential for conserving natural resources?
a) Reduce, Reuse, Recycle b) Replant, Restore, Replace
c) Retain, Renew, Reduce d) Repair, Replace, Recycle
17. Which of these animals is found in the Gir Forest of Gujarat?
a) Royal Bengal Tiger b) Asiatic Lion
c) One-horned Rhino d) Wild Buffalo
18. What is the main cause of wildlife extinction?
a) Hunting for pleasure b) Habitat destruction due to deforestation
c) Poaching for fur, horns, and tusks d) All of the above
19. Where are mountain forests found?
a) Sundarbans b) Foothills of the Himalayas
c) Higher regions of the Himalayas d) Desert areas of Gujarat
20. Which is the first national park established in India?
a) Kaziranga National Park b) Sariska National Park
c) Corbett National Park d) Jaldapara National Park
Answer the following questions (1x2=20 )
A. What is a natural resource ?
B. Why do we need to conserve resources ?
C. What are the sources and uses of water ?
D. What is drip irrigation?
E. What steps can be followed to conserve water ?
F. What are the different types of soil found in india ?
G. What are the main causes of soil erosion ?
H. Why should farmers grow different types of crops one after another on
the same land ?
I. What are metallic minerals ?
J. Describe the different types of soil found in India
