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Class 5Environmental Studies (EVS)2026-27 Syllabus

Chapter 14 Transport Solutions

Complete Maharashtra State Board Balbharati & Yuvakbharati textbook solutions for Chapter 14 Transport. Step-by-step solved exercises, numerical problems, and digest answers.

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Maharashtra State Board Class 5 EVS Solutions Part 1 Chapter 14 Transport

5th Std EVS 1 Digest Chapter 14 Transport Textbook Questions and Answers

1. Write five sentences on how you have benefited from transport facilities.

Question 1 Maharashtra Board Solution
Write five sentences on how you have benefited from transport facilities.
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
Due to transport facilities:

2. List four other facilities that have become available in the local area due to transport facilities.

Question 1 Maharashtra Board Solution
List four other facilities that have become available in the local area due to transport facilities.
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
Due to transport, we are able to get vegetables and fruits. Milk is supplied on time. We are able to go to the market and malls. We are able to visit relatives and friends.

3. Suggest four solutions to reduce the burden on the local transport.

Question 1 Maharashtra Board Solution
Suggest four solutions to reduce the burden on the local transport.
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
To reduce the burden on local transport build flyovers, walk short distance, avoid unnecessary travel and go to school and work place close to our house.

4.Find the area in your locality with the least pollution. why is this the least polluted area?

5. What is the full form of CNG and LPG.

Question 1 Maharashtra Board Solution
What is the full form of:
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
1. CNG: Compressed National Gas 2. LPG: Liquidified Petroleum Gas

6.

Question (a)
In the above picture, which vehicle is causing pollution?
Answer:
The Bus

Question (b)
What remedy will you suggest to reduce the pollution caused by this vehicle?
Answer:
The bus should do PUC to control the smoke given out.

Can you tell?

Question 1 Maharashtra Board Solution
(a) Walking (b) Riding a bicycle (c) Using a private vehicle (d) Using a public vehicle Which of the above options will you choose on the following occasions?
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:

Environmental Studies Part 1 Standard 5th Solutions Chapter 14 Transport Additional Important Questions and Answers

Fill in the blanks with the correct answers from the options given below:

Question 1 Maharashtra Board Solution
Using a vehicle saves ……………….. and ………………. (a) time (b) money (c) effort (d) energy
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
(a) time, (c) effort
Question 2 Maharashtra Board Solution
The burning of fuel in vehicles emits ……………… and …………………. (a) water (b) ash (c) gases (d) smoke
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
(c) gas, (d) smoke
Question 3 Maharashtra Board Solution
If there are traffic jams, ……………….. and …………………. pollution in that area increases. (a) air (b) water (c) noise (d) land
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
(a) air, (c) noise
Question 4 Maharashtra Board Solution
Indigenous trees adopt easily to the local environment and help in enhancing ………………... (a) nature (b) climate (c) biodiversity
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
(c) biodiversity
Question 5 Maharashtra Board Solution
We use ………………… in automobiles. (a) fuels (b) water (c) turbines (d) air
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
(a) fuels
Question 6 Maharashtra Board Solution
Automobiles cause ………………… and ………………. pollution. (a) air (b) land (c) noise (d) water
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
(a) air, (c) noise
Question 7 Maharashtra Board Solution
Different parts of the world are now ………………… due to transport facilities. (a) known (b) connected (c) enemies (d) friends
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
(b) connected
Question 8 Maharashtra Board Solution
The transport of goods even on a ………………… level has become simple and easy. (a) national (b) state (c) global (d) equal
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
(c) global
Question 9 Maharashtra Board Solution
There is constant ………………. on a busy road. (a) smoke (b) water (c) breeze (d) traffic
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
(d) traffic
Question 10 Maharashtra Board Solution
When fuel is burnt in vehicles, minute particles of carbon and lead are released into the …………………….. (a) water (b) air (c) land (d) fire
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
(b) air
Question 11 Maharashtra Board Solution
Growth and development of plants is affected adversely, due to …………………. pollution. (a) water (b) air (c) land (d) fire
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
(b) air
Question 12 Maharashtra Board Solution
Constant traffic through forest areas can ……………….. the habitat of plants and animals living there. (a) harm (b) protect (c) befriend (d) develop
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
(a) harm
Question 13 Maharashtra Board Solution
The constant sounds of vehicles create …………………… on a large scale. (a) headache (b) noise (c) accidents (d) music
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
(b) noise
Question 14 Maharashtra Board Solution
Traffic ………………. causes injuries, deaths and damage to the vehicles. (a) accidents (b) jam (c) noise (d) smoke
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
(a) accidents
Question 15 Maharashtra Board Solution
We should cultivate habits such as ………………… short distances. (a) jogging (b) riding (c) flying (d) walking
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
(d) walking
Question 16 Maharashtra Board Solution
Our environment is sensitive, that is why, ………………. has destructive effects on it. (a) pollution (b) solution (c) resolution (d) transportation
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
(a) pollution

2. Match the following:

Question 1 Maharashtra Board Solution
Match the following:

‘A’

‘B’

1. Karanj

(a) Traffic accidents

2. LPG

(b) Noise

3. Headaches

(c) Local variety

4. Deaths

(d) Fuel

Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:

‘A’

‘B’

1. Karanj

(c) Local variety

2. LPG

(d) Fuel

3. Headaches

(b) Noise

4. Deaths

(a) Traffic accidents

Name the following:

Question 1 Maharashtra Board Solution
Pollution caused by automobiles.
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
Air and noise.
Question 2 Maharashtra Board Solution
Gases emitted through burning of fuels.
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
Carbon monoxide, nitrogen dioxide, suphur dioxide.
Question 3 Maharashtra Board Solution
Indigenous variety of trees.
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
Banyan, Peepul, Neem, Karanj.
Question 4 Maharashtra Board Solution
Fuels that do not cause pollution.
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
LPG and CNG.

Answer in one sentence:

Question 1 Maharashtra Board Solution
What facilities grow due to speedier modem means of transport?
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
Modem means of transport speeds up facilities of tourism, health and education.
Question 2 Maharashtra Board Solution
What is air pollution?
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
An excess of carbon and lead substances lowers the quality of air in the environment which is called air pollution.
Question 3 Maharashtra Board Solution
What harm do traffic accidents cause?
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
Traffic accidents cause injuries, deaths and damage to the vehicles.
Question 4 Maharashtra Board Solution
What habit should we cultivate if we have to travel a short distance?
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
If we have to travel a short distance, we should cultivate the habit of working.
Question 5 Maharashtra Board Solution
What mode of transport saves time and effort?
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
Using a vehicle saves time and effort.
Question 6 Maharashtra Board Solution
What causes air and noise pollution?
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
Automobiles causes air and noise pollution.
Question 7 Maharashtra Board Solution
What do vehicles constantly emit?
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
Due to burning of fuel in vehicles, they constantly emit smoke and some poisonous gases.
Question 8 Maharashtra Board Solution
Name some poisonous gases emitted by burning of fuels.
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
Some of the poisonous gases emitted by burning of fuels include carbon monoxide, nitrogen dioxide and sulphur dioxide.
Question 9 Maharashtra Board Solution
What happens when there is constant traffic through forest areas?
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
Constant traffic through forest areas can harm the habitat of plants and animals living there so, the wild animals in these forests migrate elsewhere.
Question 10 Maharashtra Board Solution
What are the ill-effects of noise pollution to man?
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
Noise pollution causes restlessness, irritability, headaches, lack of concentration, psychological disorders etc.

What are the effects of following on humans, plants and animals?

Question 1 Maharashtra Board Solution
Air pollution on humans
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
It increases trachea, lung and eye disorders, e.g. burning of the eyes
Question 2 Maharashtra Board Solution
Air pollution on plants.
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
The leaves of plants shrivel up and fall, sprouts, get scorched. The growth and development of plants is affected.
Question 3 Maharashtra Board Solution
Air pollution on animals.
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
The habitat of the animals is harmed and wild animals migrate elsewhere.
Question 4 Maharashtra Board Solution
Sound pollution on humans.
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
Sound pollution causes restlessness, irritability, headaches, lack of concentration, and psychological disorders.

Answer in brief:

Question 1 Maharashtra Board Solution
What are sailing ships?
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
In olden times, ships did not use fuel engines. They had sails which helped to use the force of wind. They were called sailing ships.
Question 2 Maharashtra Board Solution
What options should we consider to help reduce pollution?
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
We can help reduce pollution in the following ways: 1. By cultivating a habit to walk short distances. 2. By riding a bicycle for slightly longer distances. 3. By using public transport as far as possible.

Write short notes:

Question 1 Maharashtra Board Solution
Remedies for reducing pollution.
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
The following are the remedies for reducing pollution:
Question 2 Maharashtra Board Solution
Advantages of using a bicycle.
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
The advantages of using a bicycle are as follows:

What’s the solution?

Question 1 Maharashtra Board Solution
Rohan and Sania walk to school. Their school is thirty minutes away from their house. There is a cultural function at their school today. Their grandmother will accompany them to the function. But she gets tired easily because of her age. Which of the options listed below would you suggest for taking her to school? (a) Walking (b) Autorickshaw (c) Bus (d) Scooter (e) Car
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
Bus

Can you tell?

1. Observe the pictures and answer the following questions:

Picture: 1

Question 1 Maharashtra Board Solution
Where have the children stopped?
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
The children have stopped on the road divide.
Question 2 Maharashtra Board Solution
Why have they stopped there?
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
They have stopped there to cross the road due to heavy traffic.
Question 3 Maharashtra Board Solution
What are the children doing?
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
The children are rubbing their eyes, coughing and closing their ears.
Question 4 Maharashtra Board Solution
What is troubling them?
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
The noise and air pollution due to transport routes is troubling them.

Picture – 2:

1. State the difference between the plants close to the road and those for away from the road based on the following points:

Question (a)
Freshness of leaves.
Answer:
The leaves close to the road appear dull compared to the one’s that are far away from the road.

Question (b)
Colour of the leaves.
Answer:
The leaves near the road are brown as they are covered with a thick layer of dust and mud whereas those far away are green in colour.

Question (c)
Appearance of plants.
Answer:
The growth of plants is affected due to the pollution. The plants near the road have few leaves.

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