Name: ____________________
Class: V
Section: _______
Date: __________
Time: 1½ Hours
Maximum Marks: 50

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Section A – Fill in the Blanks (1 × 8 = 8 marks)

1. The natural home of an animal is called its __________.
2. Special features that help animals survive are called __________.
3. Animals living in very cold regions have a thick layer of __________.
4. Fish breathe through __________.
5. Animals that live both on land and in water are called __________.
6. The colour of a chameleon helps it in __________.
7. Camels are adapted to live in the __________ habitat.
8. The streamlined body of fish helps them to __________ easily in water.

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Section B – Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) (1 × 10 = 10 marks)

Choose the correct option:

1. The natural place where an animal lives is called its:
   a) Adaptation
   b) Habitat
   c) Shelter
   d) Surroundings
2. Which animal is best adapted to live in polar regions?
   a) Camel
   b) Polar bear
   c) Elephant
   d) Monkey
3. Which feature helps fish move easily in water?
   a) Scales
   b) Gills
   c) Streamlined body
   d) Fins
4. Which of the following animals is arboreal?
   a) Fish
   b) Frog
   c) Monkey
   d) Camel
5. The thick layer of fat under the skin of polar animals is called:
   a) Fur
   b) Scales
   c) Blubber
   d) Feathers
6. Which adaptation helps desert animals to walk on hot sand?
   a) Sharp claws
   b) Wide padded feet
   c) Thick fur
   d) Gills
7. Frogs are called amphibians because they:
   a) Eat insects
   b) Have moist skin
   c) Live both on land and in water
   d) Can jump
8. Which animal uses camouflage to protect itself?
   a) Lion
   b) Elephant
   c) Chameleon
   d) Camel
9. Which of the following is an aquatic habitat?
   a) Forest
   b) Desert
   c) Pond
   d) Grassland
10. Which adaptation helps birds to fly?
    a) Gills
    b) Hollow bones
    c) Scales
    d) Hooves

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Section C – True or False (1 × 8 = 8 marks)

Write True or False:

1. Habitat provides food, shelter, and protection to animals.
2. All animals can live in the same habitat.
3. Polar bears have a thick layer of blubber to keep them warm.
4. Gills help fish to breathe on land.
5. Frogs are amphibians.
6. Desert animals do not need any adaptations.
7. Camouflage helps animals protect themselves from enemies.
8. Penguins are adapted to live in very cold regions.

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Section C – Match the Following (1 × 6 = 6 marks)

Column A	Column B
1. Camel	a. Aquatic habitat
2. Polar bear	b. Amphibian
3. Fish	c. Desert habitat
4. Frog	d. Thick fur and blubber
5. Monkey	e. Gills
6. Whale	f. Arboreal habitat

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Section D – One Word / Very Short Answer (1 × 8 = 8 marks)

1. Name the habitat of fish.
2. What do we call animals that live on trees?
3. Name one animal that lives in polar regions.
4. Which body covering helps birds to fly?
5. Name one amphibian animal.
6. What is the breathing organ of insects?
7. Which animal changes its colour to hide?
8. Name one adaptation of desert animals.

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Section E – Short Answer Questions (3 × 5 = 15 marks)

1. What is habitat? Explain how habitat meets the basic needs of animals.
2. What is adaptation? Explain with two suitable examples.
3. Write any three adaptations of animals living in desert habitats.
4. Write any three adaptations of animals living in cold regions.
5. Explain how body covering helps animals survive in different habitats.

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Section F – Long Answer Questions (5 × 2 = 10 marks)

1. Explain in detail the adaptations of a camel that help it survive in the desert habitat.
2. Describe the adaptations of aquatic animals with proper explanation.
3. Explain how amphibians are adapted to live both on land and in water.
4. Describe the adaptations of birds that help them fly.
5. Why is camouflage an important adaptation? Explain with examples.

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Section G – Case-Based Question (5 marks)

Rahul visited a wildlife sanctuary and observed animals living in different surroundings. He saw camels in dry areas, frogs near ponds, monkeys on trees, and fish in water. His teacher explained that animals live in different habitats and have special features to survive there.

Answer the following questions:

1. Which habitat do camels live in?
2. Why do frogs live near ponds?
3. Name the habitat of monkeys.
4. Write one adaptation of fish.
5. What are the special features that help animals survive called?

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Section H – Diagram-Based Questions (5 marks)

1. Draw and label a fish showing its adaptations (gills, fins, streamlined body).
2. Draw a camel and label any three adaptations.

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Answer Key (Complete)

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Section A – Fill in the Blanks

1. habitat
2. adaptations
3. blubber / fat
4. gills
5. amphibians
6. camouflage
7. desert
8. swim / move

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Section B – MCQs

1. b) Habitat
2. b) Polar bear
3. c) Streamlined body
4. c) Monkey
5. c) Blubber
6. b) Wide padded feet
7. c) Live both on land and in water
8. c) Chameleon
9. c) Pond
10. b) Hollow bones

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Section C – True or False

1. True
2. False
3. True
4. False
5. True
6. False
7. True
8. True

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Section D – Match the Following

1–c, 2–d, 3–e, 4–b, 5–f, 6–a

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Section E – One Word / Very Short Answer

1. Aquatic habitat
2. Arboreal animals
3. Polar bear
4. Feathers
5. Frog
6. Spiracles
7. Chameleon
8. Hump / padded feet / long legs

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Section F – Short Answer (Proper Answers)

1. A habitat is the natural home of an animal where it gets food, water, air, shelter, and protection. Habitat helps animals meet their basic needs for survival and allows them to live comfortably in their surroundings.
2. Adaptation is a special feature or habit that helps an animal survive in its habitat. For example, a camel has a hump to store fat in the desert, and a fish has gills to breathe in water.
3. Desert animals have special adaptations such as long legs to keep their bodies away from hot sand, wide padded feet to walk easily on sand, and the ability to survive with very little water.
4. Animals living in cold regions have thick fur to protect them from cold, a layer of blubber to keep their bodies warm, and white body colour to blend with snow.
5. Body covering helps animals survive by protecting them from weather and enemies. Fur keeps animals warm, feathers help birds fly, and scales protect fish and help them move easily in water.

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Section G – Long Answer (Detailed Answers)

1. Camels are well adapted to survive in desert habitats. They have long legs that keep their bodies away from the hot sand. Their wide padded feet help them walk easily on loose sand without sinking. Camels have a hump that stores fat, which provides energy when food and water are scarce. Long eyelashes and closable nostrils protect their eyes and nose from sandstorms.
2. Aquatic animals are adapted to live in water in many ways. They have streamlined bodies that reduce resistance while swimming. Fins or flippers help them move and change direction in water. Gills allow them to breathe oxygen dissolved in water. These adaptations help aquatic animals survive comfortably in water.
3. Amphibians are animals that can live both on land and in water. They have lungs to breathe on land and moist skin that helps them breathe in water. Their strong hind legs help them jump on land and swim in water. These features help amphibians survive in both habitats.
4. Birds have many adaptations that help them fly. They have wings instead of front legs, hollow bones that make their bodies light, and strong chest muscles to move their wings. Feathers help birds fly and keep their bodies warm.
5. Camouflage is an important adaptation that helps animals protect themselves from enemies. Some animals change their body colour to match their surroundings and hide from predators. For example, a chameleon changes colour to blend with its environment, and a tiger’s stripes help it hide in tall grass.

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Section H – Case-Based Answers

1. Desert habitat
2. Because frogs need water to survive and lay eggs
3. Arboreal habitat
4. Gills / streamlined body
5. Adaptations

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Section I – Diagram-Based

(Diagrams should be neat, well-labelled, and scientifically correct)