NCERT Class 4 EVS Our Wondrous World Chapter 09 Different Lands Different Lives PDF Download

Chapter 9: Different Lands, Different Lives

Back to School from Holidays

The classroom was filled with excitement as children talked amongst themselves about their holidays. The desks were filled with colourful pictures and items from the places the children had visited. The teacher asked them to share their experiences.

Chandni talked about her visit to a beach in Odisha. Ritika described her experiences in the desert of Rajasthan, while Gurpreet told stories about a visit to his grandparents' house in Amritsar, Punjab. Finally, Nayan read out from his diary describing his visit to the majestic mountains of Sikkim.

Activity 1

You might have visited some places during your vacation. Write the name of the places and something special about them. Ask two or three of your friends about the places they had visited, and fill the table given below.

• Which type of place do you find interesting?
• What similarities and differences do you find in the place you visited, and those visited by your friends?

Note to the Teacher

Encourage students who stayed at home during vacation to participate in the discussion. Ask them to share their experiences about the places near their house, and to mention their local culture, food, activities, etc.

Teacher's Note

When you write down the places your friends visited, think about the types of regions they represent - mountains, plains, deserts, or coastal areas. This will help you understand how different parts of India have different landscapes and ways of life.

In the Land of Agriculture, with Gurpreet

[Figure 9.1: Agricultural landscape in Punjab with fields, houses, and people engaged in farming activities, See in your textbook]

Look at the picture above and write your observations:

1. What kind of land do you see in the picture?
2. List the activities that people are engaged in.
3. Which animals do you see in the picture?
4. Do you notice anything unique about the clothing of the people?

[Figure 9.2: An agricultural scene showing fields and farming activities in Amritsar, See in your textbook]

Gurpreet exclaimed, "Jee aayan nu puttar!" (Welcome my dear child!). He beamed with a smile and said that his grandmother welcomed him with these words. Gurpreet told his friends that there were large fields in the plains of Amritsar. The soil was rich and fertile, and many people were engaged in farming. He added, "Their favourite food is makki di roti (roti made with corn flour) and sarson da saag (made from mustard leaves) along with a big glass of lassi".

Write

1. What is the most popular food in your region? Can you list the main ingredients used in its preparation?

Name of the food item: ___________________________________________________

Ingredients: ____________________________________________________________

Teacher's Note

Every region of India has its own special foods based on what grows there and local traditions. When you think about a popular food from your region, notice which ingredients come from local farms or local animals - this connects the food people eat to the land they live on.

Key Points

• Different parts of India have different types of land - mountains, plains, deserts, and coastal regions - and each type of land supports different activities and ways of living.
• The people in each region have their own favourite foods that are made from ingredients that grow well in that particular region.
• Local culture, clothing, and traditions are shaped by the geography and climate of the region where people live.
• Observing and comparing different regions helps us understand how families and communities adapt to their natural surroundings.

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