Q1. What is paper made from?
A. Plastic
B. Trees
C. Metal
D. Stone
Q2. Which of the following is made from trees?
A. Drawing book
B. Glass bottle
C. Iron nail
D. Plastic bag
Q3. What are natural dyes made from?
A. Chemical powder
B. Plastic
C. Different parts of a plant
D. Metals
Q4. What does recycling paper help to do?
A. Increase pollution
B. Save trees
C. Waste water
D. Use more plastic
Q5. What is the 5R full form for 'Refuse'?
A. Reuse old things
B. Saying no to things that generate waste
C. Recycle everything
D. Repair broken items
Q6. Which type of paper is used for printing newspapers?
A. Writing paper
B. Chart paper
C. Newsprint paper
D. Glossy paper
Q7. What is cardboard used to make?
A. Tissue paper
B. Handmade crafts
C. Boxes for packing
D. Greeting cards only
Q8. What is natural dye safe to use on?
A. Medicines only
B. Clothes and pots
C. Electronic items
D. Food directly
Q9. Who was Pihu painting in her drawing book?
A. Her father
B. Herself
C. Nobody – she was just painting
D. Her teacher
Q10. What was the surface of the recycled paper pot like?
A. Smooth
B. Rough
C. Sticky
D. Wet
Q11. Why is tissue paper used for cleaning?
A. It is thick and hard
B. It is thin soft and absorbs water
C. It is waterproof
D. It is rough
Q12. What seeds were used as binding material in making recycled paper?
A. Mustard seeds
B. Fenugreek seeds (methi)
C. Cumin seeds
D. Sesame seeds
Q13. Which step of the 5Rs involves using something in a new and innovative way?
A. Reduce
B. Reuse
C. Repurpose
D. Recycle
Q14. What does 'Reduce' in the 5Rs mean?
A. Saying no to plastic
B. Using things carefully to reduce waste
C. Making something into something new
D. Finding new uses for old items
Q15. What is glossy paper used for?
A. Wrapping food
B. Printing photos and magazines
C. Making notebooks
D. Lining baking trays
Q16. Which material from nature can be used to make paper instead of trees?
A. Iron ore
B. Banana fibre
C. Coal
D. Sand
Q17. What did people use to write on before paper was invented?
A. Glass and clay
B. Cloth leaves and wooden boards
C. Sand and mud
D. Stone tablets only
Q18. What is butter paper / parchment paper used for?
A. Writing notes
B. Lining baking trays and tracing in art
C. Making greeting cards
D. Printing photos
Q19. How does the Braille system help visually challenged people?
A. By using pictures
B. By using patterns of tiny bumps on paper
C. By using bright colours
D. By using loud sounds
Q20. Why are natural dyes considered safe to use?
A. They are made in factories
B. They come from plant parts like leaves and flowers
C. They are colourless
D. They are made from chemicals
Q21. Compare writing paper and newspaper paper. Which statement is correct?
A. Both are used for the same purpose
B. Newspaper paper is thicker than writing paper
C. Writing paper is used in notebooks while newsprint is used for newspapers
D. Both have shiny finishes
Q22. What is the main reason using both sides of paper for notes is an example of 'Reduce'?
A. It makes the paper stronger
B. It uses less paper thus generating less waste
C. It makes writing easier
D. It makes paper more colourful
Q23. Why was the same quantity of natural ingredients needed when colouring each piece of paper in the experiment?
A. To make all pieces the same colour
B. To ensure fair comparison between natural dyes
C. To save ingredients
D. To make the paper stronger
Q24. Why does Pihu's mother say recycled paper pots feel rough?
A. They are made from new paper
B. Recycled paper has a different texture than fresh paper
C. They are made from wood
D. They are painted roughly
Q25. Why is construction paper preferred for school arts and crafts?
A. It is waterproof
B. It comes in various bright colours
C. It is very strong
D. It is the cheapest paper
Q26. What conclusion can you draw about the relationship between forests and paper production?
A. More paper use means more forests grow
B. Recycling paper reduces the need to cut more trees
C. Paper can only be made from old trees
D. Forests have nothing to do with paper
Q27. If a school decides to print all worksheets on both sides and use scrap paper for rough work which two 5R principles are they applying?
A. Refuse and Recycle
B. Reduce and Reuse
C. Repurpose and Refuse
D. Recycle and Refuse
Q28. Why did Pihu's mother encourage making recycled greeting cards rather than buying new ones?
A. Because bought cards are expensive
B. Because making recycled cards demonstrates both creativity and environmental responsibility
C. Because shops were closed
D. Because bought cards are ugly
Q29. If a community practices all 5Rs consistently what would be the most likely long-term impact?
A. More factories producing more goods
B. Reduced waste generation and a cleaner environment
C. Increased use of natural resources
D. Higher cost of products
Q30. A family refuses plastic bags reuses glass jars and recycles newspapers. Which of the 5Rs are they NOT practising?
A. Refuse
B. Reduce
C. Repurpose
D. Recycle
Q31. Why is it important that fenugreek seeds (methi) were soaked overnight before making recycled paper?
A. To add flavour to the paper
B. To soften the seeds so they act as effective binding material
C. To colour the paper naturally
D. To dry the paper faster