Our School: A Happy and Green Place | The Best MCQ Questions for JNVS Entrance Test 2027

Category 1: Level 2 Questions (Application & Understanding)

1. According to the Swachh Bharat Swachh Vidyalaya initiative, which of the following is a primary right of every child?

A) The right to free transportation to school. 

B) The right to study in a clean and safe environment. 

C) The right to receive free uniforms. 

D) The right to a digital classroom.

2. If a student is playing the "Segregation Game" and picks a chit that says "Banana Peel," into which box should they place it? 

A) The blue box for dry waste.

 B) The green box for wet waste. 

C) The box labeled "Items for recycler".

 D) Any box, as long as it is covered.

3. Why does the text suggest painting a roof white? 

A) Because white paint is cheaper than black paint. 

B) Because a white roof absorbs the Sun's heat, keeping the building warm in winter. 

C) Because a white roof reflects the Sun's heat, making the roof cool. 

D) Because white is the official color of a "Green School".

4. What is a traditional, zero-electricity method mentioned in the text for cooling drinking water? A) Using a refrigerator. 

B) Using ice stupas. 

C) Using clay pots (matkas). 

D) Keeping water under a tree.

5. During a fire drill, why are students instructed to crawl low under the smoke? 

A) To move faster towards the exit. 

B) To hide from the fire. 

C) To easily find dropped items. 

D) To breathe cleaner air.

6. Instead of throwing old newspapers into the green or blue bins, what is the correct method of disposal according to the text? 

A) Burning them in a compost pit. 

B) Using them to cover water tanks. 

C) Keeping them aside and giving them to traditional recyclers. 

D) Mixing them with food peels to create wet waste.

7. How do the "ice stupas" built by students in Ladakh help their schools? 

A) They are used to cool the classrooms during summer. 

B) They slowly melt in summer to water school gardens. 

C) They provide a place for students to play during winter. 

D) They are used as outdoor assembly points.

8. If a group of students forms a "Traffic Trackers" team, what is their main area of observation?

A) Checking if classrooms use natural light. 

B) Monitoring leaking taps and water wastage. 

C) Observing pedestrian crossings and vehicle speeds outside the school gate. 

D) Checking for separate bins for food waste.

9. What natural process is described in the text for converting warm milk into curd? 

A) Using a cooling machine to lower the temperature. 

B) Adding a spoonful of old curd so microbes can do the work. 

C) Boiling the milk until it solidifies. 

D) Mixing wet waste compost into the milk.

10. After evacuating a burning building and reaching the assembly point, what should a student do if they realize a friend is missing? 

A) Run back inside the building to search for them. 

B) Hide in a bathroom until help arrives. 

C) Alert staff or teachers immediately.

 D) Wait silently until the fire is put out.

11. Consider the following statements regarding the 'Swachh Bharat Swachh Vidyalaya' initiative:

1. It is a part of the Swachh Bharat Mission started by the Government of India.
2. It primarily focuses on planting trees and managing traffic outside schools.
3. It includes provisions for clean toilets, safe drinking water, and hygiene education. 

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

 A) 1 only B) 1 and 3 only C) 2 and 3 only D) 1, 2, and 3

12. Consider the following statements about waste segregation as discussed in the text:

1. Wet waste should be disposed of in a blue bin.
2. Separating waste helps make the work of sanitation workers easier and safer.
3. Traditional recyclers play a key role in collecting specific items like old newspapers. 

Which of the statements given above is/are correct? 

A) 1 and 2 only B) 2 and 3 only C) 1 and 3 only D) 1, 2, and 3

13. With reference to energy conservation and temperature control in buildings, which of the following statements is/are correct?

1. A black surface reflects heat, making it ideal for cooling roofs.
2. Trees provide shade and help keep the surroundings cool.
3. Classrooms with windows that allow a breeze to come in can make a difference in room temperature. 

Select the correct answer using the code given below: 

A) 1 and 2 only B) 2 and 3 only C) 1 and 3 only D) 1, 2, and 3

14. Consider the following statements regarding the 'Jal Shakti Abhiyan':

1. It is a campaign dedicated strictly to fire safety in schools.
2. It encourages people to catch rainwater and use water wisely.
3. It encourages planting trees to protect water. 

Which of the statements given above is/are correct? 

A) 1 only B) 2 and 3 only C) 1 and 3 only D) 1, 2, and 3

15. Regarding fire safety protocols, which of the following actions are recommended in the text?

1. Hiding in closets if the exit is too far.
2. Never returning to the building once you are outside.
3. Moving quickly and calmly to the nearest exit route without running.
4. Crawling low under smoke. 

Select the correct code: 

A) 1, 2, and 3 only B) 2, 3, and 4 only C) 1, 3, and 4 only D) 1, 2, 3, and 4

16. Consider the following pairs of places and their environmental significance mentioned in the text:

1. Mawlynnong : Celebrated as Asia's Cleanest Village
2. Assam : A man planted a forest by himself that now houses elephants
3. Ladakh : Students help make ice stupas to water gardens 

How many pairs given above are correctly matched? 

1. A) Only one pair B) Only two pairs C) All three pairs D) None of the pairs

17. Which of the following parameters are suggested for observation by a 'Water Watchers' team in a school?

1. Checking for leaking taps.
2. Ensuring water tanks are clean and covered.
3. Checking for wet places that could be breeding mosquitoes.

 Select the correct answer using the code given below: 

A) 1 and 2 only B) 2 and 3 only C) 1 and 3 only D) 1, 2, and 3

18. Consider the following statements about what constitutes a "Green School":

1. It manages its waste effectively.
2. It uses electricity carefully.
3. It makes the campus green by planting more trees. 

Which of the statements given above are correct as per the text? 

A) 1 and 2 only B) 2 and 3 only C) 1 and 3 only D) 1, 2, and 3

19. Consider the following actions to improve the school environment:

1. Using natural light in classrooms to save electricity.
2. Designing a signboard for the school gate to improve traffic safety.
3. Creating a butterfly garden by planting specific trees. 

Which of the above actions can be undertaken by students to make their school a better place? 

A) 1 and 2 only B) 2 and 3 only C) 1 and 3 only D) 1, 2, and 3

20. Consider the following statements regarding behavioral impacts in a school:

1. Pushing and skipping the line at a water tap demonstrates good time management.
2. Throwing a wrapper in the playground can influence younger students to copy the act.
3. Using kind words and waiting for one's turn makes everyone feel happy. 

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

 A) 1 and 2 only B) 2 and 3 only C) 1 and 3 only D) 1, 2, and 3

Directions for Questions 21-30: These questions consist of two statements, an Assertion (A) and a Reason (R). Choose the correct alternative from those given below: A) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A). B) Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A). C) (A) is true but (R) is false. D) (A) is false but (R) is true.

21. Assertion (A): Painting a school roof white helps to keep the building cool. 

Reason (R): A white surface reflects the Sun's heat, whereas a black surface absorbs heat.

22. Assertion (A): Old newspapers are usually thrown into the green bin for wet waste. 

Reason (R): Old newspapers are kept aside and given to traditional recyclers.

23. Assertion (A): During a fire, individuals should crawl low under the smoke. 

Reason (R): Crawling low allows you to breathe cleaner air.

24. Assertion (A): A small dripping tap does not significantly impact water conservation. 

Reason (R): Even a small leak can waste a lot of water over time as the drops quickly add up.

25. Assertion (A): Clay pots (matkas) are considered a smart design for cooling drinking water. 

Reason (R): Clay pots do not require any electricity to cool the water.

26. Assertion (A): Wet waste should be separated from dry waste before disposal. 

Reason (R): Separating waste makes the work of sanitation workers easier and safer.

27. Assertion (A): Students in Ladakh build tall ice towers known as 'ice stupas'. 

Reason (R): The ice stupas slowly melt in the summer to provide water for school gardens.

28. Assertion (A): Traffic accidents outside schools rarely happen. 

Reason (R): People often do not follow traffic rules correctly, leading to accidents.

29. Assertion (A): Mawlynnong in Meghalaya is celebrated as Asia's Cleanest Village. 

Reason (R): The Swachh Bharat Swachh Vidyalaya focuses on keeping schools clean and healthy.

30. Assertion (A): Once you have escaped a burning building and reached the assembly point, you should return inside if you left your backpack behind. 

Reason (R): You should never return to a burning building once you are outside; you must alert the staff instead.

31. Match the 'School Explorer Teams' (List I) with their specific focus of observation (List II): 

List I 

A. Water Watchers 

B. Electricity Savers 

C. Waste Warriors 

List II

1. Checking if lights and fans are 'on' when no one is using them.
2. Checking for leaking taps and clean water tanks.
3. Checking if there are separate bins for food waste. 

 A) A-1, B-2, C-3 B) A-2, B-1, C-3 C) A-3, B-1, C-2 D) A-2, B-3, C-1

32. Match the Waste Item (List I) with its correct disposal method/bin (List II): 

List I

A. Food peels (Wet waste) 

B. Plastic biscuit wrappers (Dry waste) 

C. Old newspapers

  List II

1. Traditional Recycler
2. Green Bin
3. Blue Bin 

Code: A) A-2, B-3, C-1 B) A-3, B-2, C-1 C) A-2, B-1, C-3 D) A-1, B-3, C-2

33. Match the Geographical Location (List I) with its unique environmental feature (List II): 

List I 

A. Meghalaya (Mawlynnong)

 B. Assam 

C. Ladakh 

List II

1. A man planted a forest by himself.
2. Students help make 'ice stupas'.
3. Celebrated as 'Asia's Cleanest Village'. 

 A) A-3, B-1, C-2 B) A-1, B-2, C-3 C) A-3, B-2, C-1 D) A-2, B-1, C-3

34. Match the Physical Element (List I) with its Thermal Effect (List II): 

List I 

A. White roof 

B. Black surface 

C. Trees 

List II

1. Absorbs heat
2. Provides shade and keeps surroundings cool
3. Reflects the Sun's heat 

A) A-1, B-3, C-2 B) A-3, B-1, C-2 C) A-2, B-1, C-3 D) A-3, B-2, C-1

35. Match the Fire Safety Rule (List I) with its specific Reason (List II): 

List I

A. Crawl low under smoke 

B. Go directly to the assembly point 

C. Do not hide in closets or bathrooms

  List II

1. To ensure you do not get trapped and hidden from rescuers.
2. To breathe cleaner air.
3. To stay with your group and be accounted for. 

: A) A-2, B-3, C-1 B) A-1, B-2, C-3 C) A-2, B-1, C-3 D) A-3, B-2, C-1

36. Match the Campaign/Concept (List I) with its core objective (List II):

List I 

A. Jal Shakti Abhiyan 

B. Swachh Bharat Swachh Vidyalaya 

C. Green School concept 

List II

1. Keeping schools clean with safe drinking water and hygiene education.
2. Managing waste, saving water, and making the campus green.
3. A campaign to save, protect, and catch rainwater. 

 A) A-3, B-1, C-2 B) A-1, B-3, C-2 C) A-2, B-1, C-3 D) A-3, B-2, C-1

37. Match the item shown in the 'Segregation Game' (List I) to its broad waste category (List II): List I 

A. Banana peel 

B. Empty plastic bottle 

C. Paper/Cardboard boxes 

List II

1. Recyclable Item (given to traditional recyclers)
2. Wet Waste
3. Dry Waste 

A) A-2, B-3, C-1 B) A-3, B-2, C-1 C) A-2, B-1, C-3 D) A-1, B-3, C-2

38. Match the Traffic Management Term (List I) with its purpose (List II): 

List I 

A. Traffic Tracker team 

B. School gate signboard 

C. Pedestrian crossing 

List II

1. To provide a designated, safe path for children across the road.
2. To give a clear safety message to drivers and parents.
3. To observe what happens outside the school during arrival and exit times. 

A) A-3, B-2, C-1 B) A-2, B-3, C-1 C) A-3, B-1, C-2 D) A-1, B-2, C-3

39. Match the everyday item/action (List I) with its zero-electricity function (List II): 

List I

A. Clay pot (matka) 

B. Open classroom window 

C. Spoonful of old curd added to warm milk 

List II

1. Lets in the natural breeze for cooling.
2. Cools drinking water through smart design.
3. Uses microbes to make new curd naturally. 

A) A-2, B-1, C-3 B) A-1, B-2, C-3 C) A-2, B-3, C-1 D) A-3, B-1, C-2

40. Match the Student Behavior (List I) with its outcome/impact (List II): 

List I A. Skipping the line at the water tap 

B. Throwing a wrapper in the playground 

C. Helping someone and using kind words 

List II

1. Makes everyone feel happy and respected.
2. Creates an uncomfortable and unpleasant situation.
3. Might cause a younger student to copy the bad habit. 

A) A-2, B-3, C-1 B) A-3, B-2, C-1 C) A-1, B-3, C-2 D) A-2, B-1, C-3

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Answers and Explanations

Category 1: Level 2 Answers

1. B - Swachh Bharat Swachh Vidyalaya focuses on keeping schools clean and healthy, stating that "Every child has the right to study in a clean and safe environment!".
2. B - The "Segregation Game" dictates that green boxes are for wet waste, which includes items like banana peels.
3. C - A white roof reflects the Sun's heat, making it cooler, whereas a black surface absorbs heat.
4. C - Clay pots (matkas) cool drinking water using a smart design that does not require electricity.
5. D - During a fire, individuals should crawl low under the smoke with their mouths covered to breathe cleaner air.
6. C - Old newspapers are not thrown into standard bins; they are kept aside and given to traditional recyclers.
7. B - In Ladakh, students help build "ice stupas," tall ice towers that slowly melt in the summer to water school gardens.
8. C - Traffic Trackers observe what happens outside the school gate, pedestrian crossings, and whether vehicles speed.
9. B - Curd is made naturally by adding a spoonful of old curd to warm milk, allowing microbes to do the work without machines.
10. C - Once at the assembly point, if someone is missing, one must alert the staff or teachers immediately; they must never return to the building,.

 11. B - Statement 1 and 3 are correct. The initiative is a part of the Swachh Bharat Mission and focuses on clean toilets, drinking water, and waste management. It is not strictly about planting trees or traffic. 

12. B - Statement 2 and 3 are correct. Separating waste helps sanitation workers, and recyclers take specific items like newspapers. Statement 1 is incorrect because wet waste goes in the green bin, dry in the blue. 

13. B - Statements 2 and 3 are correct. Trees provide shade and windows allow breeze, both keeping rooms cool. Statement 1 is incorrect; black surfaces absorb heat. 

14. B - Statements 2 and 3 are correct. The Jal Shakti Abhiyan encourages planting trees and catching rainwater. It is not about fire safety or electricity. 

15. B - Statements 2, 3, and 4 are correct fire safety rules. Statement 1 is incorrect as the rules explicitly state, "Do not hide in closets or bathrooms". 

16. C - All three are correctly matched based on the text: Mawlynnong (Asia's Cleanest Village), Assam (man-made forest), and Ladakh (ice stupas). 

17. D - All three parameters are correct observations for the Water Watchers team.

 18. D - All three statements correctly define a Green School as described by Mohit's brother: managing waste, saving water/electricity, and planting trees. 

19. D - All three actions are recommended in the text to improve the school: using natural light saves electricity, designing a signboard helps traffic, and planting specific trees creates a butterfly garden.

 20. B - Statements 2 and 3 are correct. Throwing wrappers influences younger students, and kind words make people happy. Statement 1 is incorrect as skipping the line makes places uncomfortable,.

21. A - Both are true, and R explains A. White surfaces reflect thermal energy, keeping the roof cool. 

22. D - A is false, R is true. Old newspapers are not thrown into green bins. 

23. A - Both are true, and R explains A. Crawling low helps you avoid smoke and breathe cleaner air.

 24. D - A is false, R is true. A small dripping tap does significantly impact water conservation because it wastes a lot of water over time,.

 25. A - Both are true, and R explains A. Matkas are a smart design precisely because they cool without electricity. 

26. A - Both are true, and R explains A. Separating waste directly makes sanitation workers' jobs easier and safer. 

27. A - Both are true, and R explains A. The purpose of building the ice stupas is to provide water when they melt in the summer. 

28. D - A is false, R is true. Accidents frequently happen (not rarely) because people do not follow rules correctly. 

29. B - Both are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A. Mawlynnong's status is a geographical fact, while Swachh Bharat Vidyalaya is a general school initiative.

 30. D - A is false, R is true. You should never return to a burning building once outside.

 31. B - Water Watchers check taps/tanks (2), Electricity Savers check lights/fans (1), Waste Warriors check bins (3),. 

32. A - Wet waste goes in the green bin (2), dry waste in the blue bin (3), and newspapers go to recyclers (1),. 

33. A - Meghalaya has Mawlynnong (3), Assam has the man-made forest (1), and Ladakh has ice stupas (2),,. 

34. B - White roof reflects heat (3), black surface absorbs heat (1), trees provide shade/cooling (2).

 35. A - Crawl low to breathe cleaner air (2), go to the assembly point to be accounted for (3), do not hide in closets to avoid being trapped (1),. 

36. A - Jal Shakti Abhiyan catches rainwater (3), Swachh Bharat Swachh Vidyalaya keeps schools clean with safe water/hygiene (1), Green School manages waste and plants trees (2),,. 

37. A - Banana peel is wet waste (2), plastic bottle is dry waste (3), cardboard/paper is recyclable (1),.

 38. A - Traffic Trackers observe the gates (3), signboards give messages to drivers (2), pedestrian crossings are safe paths (1),. 

39. A - Clay pot cools water (2), window lets in the breeze (1), old curd makes new curd via microbes (3),,.

40. A - Skipping lines makes things uncomfortable (2), throwing wrappers influences others (3), kind words make everyone happy (1),,.