MAHARISHI VIDYA MANDIR SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL

STD : VA_ OPEN BOOK ASSESSMENT - III MARKS : 25

DATE : 11/11/2020 ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES ROLL NO:__
NAME : __________

INSTRUCTIONS:

Read the questions carefully.

Write neatly and legibly.
Do not over write.
Read and check the answers before submitting the answer script.

I. COMPREHENSION (4 marks)

Read the following passage and answer the questions given below.
The Green Revolution

At the time of independence, the food production in India was very low. Most
farmers used traditional farming methods which could not meet the food
requirements of the country. They were still dependent on rains for irrigation and
did not use any modern technology.
In 1965, the government introduced different techniques to increase production
of food grains in India. A high-yielding variety of seeds was introduced, in addition
to efficient systems of irrigation and better fertilizers. This came to be known as
the Green Revolution and led to a large increase in the production of food grains
like rice and wheat.
Dr.M.S.Swaminathan was the father of the Green Revolution in India.
Let us understand how Green Revolution helped to increase the food production
in India.
Farmers started growing more number of crops per year. This led to an
increase in food production.
Farmers started using modern methods of irrigation. Dams were constructed
to store water, which could be used for irrigation.
The use of chemical fertilizers ensured that the crops get adequate nutrients.
The use of pesticides protected the crops from different kinds of pests.
Modern machines like tractors began to be used. This made the processes
faster and less time-consuming.
Thus, the Green Revolution :
- Increased the production of food crops.
- Increased the earnings of farmers and benefitted them.
1. Who was the father of the Green Revolution in India?
2. The White Revolution helped the Indian farmers to produce more food
grains. Say True / False _________.
3. The use of chemical fertilizers ensured that the crops get adequate
________.
4. The Green Revolution increased the _________ of farmers and
benefitted them.
a) Expenses b) earnings c) hard work d) shortage

II.Choose the correct answer: (3x1=3)

1. ______, air and water are the three primary natural resources that support
life on our planet.
a) Plants b) Soil c) Animals d) Birds
2. The SI unit of measuring weight is _____________
a) Kg/G b) KL/L c) Hr./Sec d) C/ F
3. Clinical thermometer measures body temperature between 35 C to ____ C.
a) 38 b) 45 c) 60 d) 42

III. Name the following: (2x1=2)

1. Crops that are harvested in spring season

2. Sowing the seeds in the cultivated soil. -
IV. Answer the following: (11 marks)

a) QUESTION NO. 1 AND 2 CARRIES 2 MARKS

b) QUESTION NO. 3 CARRIES 3 MARKS
c) QUESTION NO. 4 CARRIES 4 MARKS

1. What is SI unit? Why do we need SI unit?

2. What is farming?
3. Why is it important to store food grains properly?
4. List the various types of thermometers and their uses.

V. Draw and label digital thermometer (2 marks)

VI. Do mind map on (3 marks)

Measurement