NCERT Class 5 EVS – All Chapters

All chapters of NCERT Class 5 EVS with notes, solutions, MCQ questions and video lectures. Study each chapter thoroughly with our free CBSE study material.

Chapters List

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Chapter 1 – Water—The Essence of Life

The chapter “Water—The Essence of Life” explores the importance of water for all living beings, its different forms, and the continuous water cycle in nature. It also explains freshwater sources, groundwater, rivers, and life in water, showing how water supports and sustains life on Earth.

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Chapter 2 – Journey of a River

The chapter “Journey of a River” follows the Godavari River from its origin in the Western Ghats to the Bay of Bengal, showing how it supports life, provides water, and shapes ecosystems. It also highlights how pollution, dams, floods, and droughts affect rivers and reminds us to use and protect water wisely.

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Chapter 3 – The Mystery of Food

The chapter “The Mystery of Food” follows Detective Disha as she explores how food spoils, how microbes affect it, and the different ways to preserve and store food safely. She also learns about healthy eating habits, digestion, oral hygiene, and the importance of good microbes in our daily lives.

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Chapter 4 – Our School—A Happy Place

The chapter “Our School—A Happy Place” shows how Aasha, Mohit, and their classmates work together to make their school safe, clean, green, and caring. They learn about waste management, saving water, traffic and fire safety, and good behaviour, making their school truly a happy place for everyone.

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Chapter 5 – Our Vibrant Country

The chapter “Our Vibrant Country” celebrates India’s unity in diversity— its festivals, languages, art, music, and traditions. Students learn about Republic Day, national symbols, and cultural richness, realizing that India’s strength lies in its togetherness, pride, and progress.

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Chapter 6 – Some Unique Places

The chapter “Some Unique Places” follows Shanti’s journey across India— from the Andaman Islands to the Sundarbans, the Northeast, and the Western Ghats. She discovers India’s rich natural beauty, unique wildlife, and the importance of protecting nature and living in harmony with it.

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Chapter 7 – Energy—How Things Work

The chapter “Energy—How Things Work” explains what energy is, its different forms, and how it makes things move, light up, and work. It teaches about sources of energy like food, fuel, electricity, the Sun, wind, and water, and encourages the safe and wise use of clean energy in daily life.

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Chapter 8 – Clothes—How Things are Made

The chapter “Clothes—How Things Are Made” explains how threads, fabrics, and clothes are created through spinning, weaving, and stitching. It explores natural and synthetic fibres, India’s rich handloom and embroidery traditions, and encourages recycling old clothes and appreciating the artistry behind making fabric.

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Chapter 9 – Rhythms of Nature

The chapter “Rhythms of Nature” explains how changes in nature occur daily and yearly, giving rise to day and night and different seasons. It shows how these natural rhythms influence plants, animals, people, crops, and festivals, reminding us that change is a constant part of life.

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Chapter 10 – Earth—Our Shared Home

The chapter “Earth—Our Shared Home” shows how all life on Earth is connected like one big family. Through stories of birds, yoga, chillies, sugar, flowers, and cows, it teaches that our planet is shared by all living beings, and we must care for it with love and respect.