NCERT Solutions for Class 4 EVS Chapter 01 Living Together

 

Question. Look at the picture of Chandan's village. What do you see in the picture? Describe below.
Answer: In the village picture, there is a large open space. A banyan tree sits at one corner where older people gather to chat. Kids are playing football. You can see homes, a post office, a pond, a vehicle, a well, water containers made of clay, a water storage tank on top, a small shop, someone riding a bicycle, a woman, several animals, and different plants. A road runs through and connects everything together. The village appears neat, full of greenery, and seems like a pleasant place to live.
In simple words: The village has houses, trees, a pond, shops, and people. Everything is connected by a road, and it looks clean and green.

Exam Tip: When describing a picture, name the main items you see and explain how they are arranged or connected to each other.

 

Question. Explore your locality; observe the people and places around you. Write your observations about how the people and places you see are connected to each other in the table given below.
Answer:

In simple words: Each place and person in a neighborhood does something special. Together, they help families stay safe, healthy, clean, and educated.

Exam Tip: Show how each place connects to people's lives by listing the main service it provides.

 

Question 1. Why do you think it is important to have places like parks, schools, hospitals and bus stops in your locality?
Answer: These places matter a lot because they serve different needs. Parks give children and adults a space to play and relax. Schools are where young people gain knowledge and skills. Hospitals take care of sick people when they need medical help. Bus stops make travel simple and quick for families going to work, shopping, or other places.
In simple words: Parks, schools, hospitals, and bus stops help people stay healthy, smart, and connected.

Exam Tip: List each place and explain what it does to help the neighborhood - this shows you understand its importance.

 

Question 2. How would life be different if one or more of these places in your locality did not exist?
Answer: Life would become hard if any of these places went away. Without parks, people would have nowhere to run, play, or move around. Without schools, young people could not learn or make friends in a safe learning space. Without hospitals, sick or hurt people could not get proper care. Without bus stops, moving from place to place would take a long time and be very difficult.
In simple words: Each place is needed. Without them, life would be harder and less safe.

Exam Tip: For each place you mention, explain what would go wrong if it disappeared - this shows how much it matters.

 

Question 3. What can you do to keep these places clean and safe?
Answer: You can help in several ways. Do not drop trash in these areas. Keep off the walls of schools and bus stops - do not write or mark on them. In parks, plant new trees and water them regularly so they grow strong. At hospitals, walk quietly and calmly. Do not run or play inside because sick people need rest and quiet.
In simple words: Put trash in bins, protect walls from marking, care for plants, and be quiet in hospitals.

Exam Tip: Give specific actions students can take - this shows you know what good behavior looks like in public spaces.

 

Activity 1. Let us create a colourful poster to help Chandan and his friends invite people from their neighbourhood to participate in the Van Mahotsav.
Answer: Students can create a poster with bright colors and drawings. The poster should say "You Are Invited!" at the top in large letters. Write "Join Us for Van Mahotsav - The Tree Planting Festival." Add the place, date, and time clearly. List the fun activities - cleaning the park, planting baby trees, making the space pretty, singing together, and sharing a meal. End with a message like "Let's make our village green and beautiful together!" and sign it with the group's name.
In simple words: Make a colorful poster with the event details and fun activities listed so people want to join.

Exam Tip: Use bright colors, clear writing, and drawings to make your poster catch people's eyes and interest them in the event.

 

Question 1. Identify the people who help in maintaining your locality. What are their occupations?
Answer: Many people work to keep our neighborhood running smoothly. A shopkeeper gives us food, clothes, and things we use every day. A teacher helps kids learn at school. A doctor or nurse treats ill people at health centers. A police officer keeps us safe and maintains order. A sweeper cleans the roads and shared spaces. An electrician fixes lights and electric lines. A gardener cares for plants and trees in parks. A carpenter builds and fixes furniture. A mason makes or repairs walls and buildings. A plumber fixes pipes and drains. A security guard watches over important places. A mechanic fixes bikes, autos, and cars.
In simple words: Many workers help our neighborhood work well - shopkeepers, teachers, doctors, police, and others all do important jobs.

Exam Tip: Name at least five different workers and say what they do - this proves you know how many people work together to help a community.

 

Question 2. Look at the table below. List different kinds of work required for developing and maintaining the park. Also, mention the material, tools and skills.
Answer:

In simple words: A park needs many workers - masons fix walls, carpenters make furniture, gardeners water plants, sweepers clean, and electricians fix lights.

Exam Tip: For each worker, match the job, the tool, and the material they use - this shows you understand how work gets done.

 

Question 3. Find out from your family members or neighbours about their work. What questions would you ask them? Here are some examples:
(a) What do you like the most about your work?
(b) What types of tools or things do you use?
(c) What challenges do you face?
Answer: You could ask these questions to learn more: (a) What do you like most about your work? (b) What kinds of tools or items do you use in your job? (c) What hard parts of your work do you face? (d) What made you pick this job? (e) How does your job help other people?
In simple words: Ask people what they like about their job, what tools they use, and how they help others.

Exam Tip: Ask open questions that make people explain their jobs - avoid yes-or-no questions that only get short answers.

 

Question 1. It is important for communities to come together in times of need. What do you think about this statement?
Answer: I agree fully with this. When people support each other during hard moments, finding answers gets easier. It also makes everyone feel secure, joyful, and valued. This grows faith and love among neighbors.
In simple words: When people help each other, hard times become easier and everyone feels cared for.

Exam Tip: Give reasons why coming together matters - explain how it helps solve problems and makes people feel better.

 

Question 2. Do people in your locality come together and support each other? Can you remember one such occasion?
Answer: Yes, the people in my area do help one another. I recall a time when heavy rains fell and water got into some homes. Everyone joined together to remove the water and gave meals to those who were affected. It felt wonderful to see all the neighbors acting like one big family working as a team.
In simple words: When it rained heavily and homes flooded, my whole neighborhood came together to help clean up.

Exam Tip: Give a real or realistic example with specific details - this shows you understand how communities really work together during tough times.

 

Question. Think about your family or community. How do you work together to help each other while preparing for a festival or any other occasion?
Answer: In my family, everyone pitches in during festivals like Diwali. My mother and father prepare delicious food for the occasion. My dad hangs up lights and puts up decorations around the house. I take care of dusting and organizing things. My sister makes a pretty rangoli design. We also invite people from next door and give them candy and sweets. Each person has a job, and it turns into a joyful and fun time for the whole family.
In simple words: My family each does different tasks - cooking, decorating, cleaning - to prepare for festivals together.

Exam Tip: Describe the different jobs each family member does - this shows you value teamwork and know how families organize for events.

 

Question 1. What are some of the ways by which we can take care of nature and our neighbourhood? List a few.
Answer: There are many ways to look after nature and our surroundings. Grow more trees and make sure they get water. Do not spit or throw trash on the ground. Put litter in trash cans to keep areas neat. Use less water and less power at home. Be kind to plants and creatures living nearby.
In simple words: Plant trees, use trash cans, save water and power, and be kind to animals and plants.

Exam Tip: List actions that students can actually do themselves - this shows you understand practical ways to help the environment.

 

Question 2. How does helping others and working together make our community better?
Answer: Helping each other and working together makes our neighborhood more powerful, warmer, and more calm. When we pitch in and work as one team, jobs move along faster and simpler. People feel glad and secure. It also creates bonds of friendship across the whole area.
In simple words: Working together makes the neighborhood stronger, happier, and safer for everyone.

Exam Tip: Explain both how teamwork makes tasks easier AND how it builds relationships - this shows you understand two big benefits of cooperation.

 

Question 1. Write the different role people play in your school — teachers, students, caretakers, bus drivers, etc. (a) Why is it important for everyone to work as a team in a school? (b) What is your role as a member of your school community?
Answer: Different roles in my school include teachers who teach, students who learn, caretakers who look after the space, bus drivers who transport students, a principal who leads the school, and guards who keep everyone safe. (a) When all these people work as one unit, the school becomes a joyful and secure spot where kids can study and grow. It shows us how to show regard, work together, and share tasks. (b) My part as a student is to pay attention in class, finish my work, care for others, keep the school neat, and treat all people with kindness.
In simple words: Many people work at school, and when everyone does their job well, school becomes a happy and safe place.

Exam Tip: Name at least three different school workers, explain why teamwork matters, and describe your own responsibilities.

 

Question 2. Form small groups of 4 - 5 students. Choose one fun activity to perform from the list below: (a) Tree plantation (b) Cleanliness drive (c) Making artefacts with materials from nature (something useful like a leaf-plate or a decorative item like a garland). After the activity, fill out this table.
Answer:

In simple words: Groups can plant trees, clean parks, or make crafts from nature - and learn something new from each activity.

Exam Tip: Fill in the table with real materials and honest lessons learned - this shows you actually did the activity and thought about what you gained.

 

Question 3. Match the riddles with their solutions hidden in the pictures.
(a) I am a place where people wait, To catch a ride and not be late. Buses come and buses go, To places high and low.
Answer: Bus Stand
In simple words: A bus stand is where people stand and wait for buses to arrive.

Exam Tip: Read riddle clues carefully and think about what place or thing is being described.

 

(b) I keep letters far and near, With stamps and parcels waiting here. Write a note and drop it in, What am I? Can you guess and win?
Answer: Post Office
In simple words: A post office takes letters and parcels and sends them to people far and near.

Exam Tip: Look for key words in the riddle - "stamps," "letters," and "drop it in" all point to a post office.

 

(c) I am full of colours, lights, sounds of feet, A place where people shop and meet. Fruits, vegetables and other goods are found, What am I, busy all around?
Answer: Market
In simple words: A market is a busy place where people buy food and things, and it has lots of colors and noise.

Exam Tip: Clues like "shop," "fruits, vegetables," and "busy" all describe a market.

 

(d) I am a place where you run and play, With swings and slides to enjoy your day. Laughter here is a common sound, What is my name? Have you found?
Answer: Playground
In simple words: A playground is where kids play on swings, slides, and have fun together.

Exam Tip: Words like "swings," "slides," and "run and play" are clues that point to a playground.

 

Question. Choose a public place of your interest, and create a similar riddle about it for your friends to solve.
Answer: Riddle: It's where we go to learn and grow, With books, blackboards, and minds that glow. Teachers guide us every day, What is this place? Can you say?
Answer: School
In simple words: This riddle describes a school where students learn and teachers help them grow.

Exam Tip: Create a riddle with 3-4 clues that describe the place - make it tricky but fair so friends can guess the answer.

 

Question 4. Create three groups in the class. Each group would think about a situation in their locality that needs to be improved. Identify activities that can make a difference to the situation. This could be related to cleaning, helping others, organising an event, etc. Complete the table below. After completing the table, discuss and answer the following questions: (a) Do you think working together can make your activities more useful? Give reasons. (b) How will your involvement in these activities help the community?
Answer:

(a) Yes, joining forces makes activities much more powerful and brings better fruit. When we work as a unit, we can pool ideas, split up the workload, and get jobs done faster. Each person adds special talents, so the final result tends to be stronger. It also builds in us teamwork, patience, and respect for what others think.
(b) Taking part in these tasks will make my neighborhood better - more clean, more safe, and friendlier. When I help neighbors, offer new ideas, or pitch in as a team, it pushes other people to do the same and grows a solid and loving community.
In simple words: Working together makes activities faster and better. When people help each other, everyone becomes happier and the community grows stronger.

Exam Tip: Explain how teamwork divides work and combines talents, and how your actions inspire others to help build a better community.

 

Question 5. Ask your family about any one special skill or craft (for example - basket making, wall painting, pottery) that is famous in your region.
Answer: This is an open-ended question for students to answer based on their own family and region. Students should find out from their family members about a local skill or craft, learn how it is done, why it is important, and what makes it special to their area.

Exam Tip: Ask your family members in detail - find out how the craft is made, who does it, and why it matters to your region.