NCERT Solutions for Class 4 Maths Mela Chapter 02 Hide and Seek

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Question 1. Look at the picture and answer the following:
(a) Which game are the children playing?
Answer: Hide and Seek
In simple words: The children are playing a game where one person looks for the others who are hiding.

Exam Tip: When identifying games from pictures, look at the actions and positions of children to understand what activity they are doing.

Question 1(b). Who is looking from the top?
Answer: Bholu is looking down from the tree. In Scene 3, we can see Bholu positioned high up, searching for the other children.
In simple words: Bholu is the one looking from above, sitting in the tree.

Exam Tip: Pay close attention to each scene to identify which character is in which position - this helps answer location-based questions.

Question 1(c). In Scene 1, if Rani faces towards the hut, will she be able to see who all are hiding near the hut?
Answer: No, Rani will not be able to see everyone hiding near the hut. Her ability to see would be limited to what is directly in front of her. Some children hiding on the sides of the hut would not be visible from her position.
In simple words: No, because Rani can only see what is right in front of her, not the sides or back of the hut.

Exam Tip: Remember that a person can only see what is in their direct line of sight - objects blocked by the hut or hidden on the sides remain invisible.

Question 1(d). In Scene 4, can Mini see all the children playing the game?
Answer: No, Mini cannot see all the children. From her position, she has only a limited view and would not be able to see children who are behind obstacles or in other directions away from her.
In simple words: No, Mini can see only what is in front of her. Children behind trees or in other areas are not visible to her.

Exam Tip: Consider the viewer's position and line of sight - obstacles and distance determine what can and cannot be seen.

Question 2. Mini, Bholu and Rani draw the same brick. Why are their drawings of the same brick different? Discuss.
Answer: Mini, Bholu, and Rani all drew the same brick, but each looked at it from a different side. Mini looked at the side of the brick and drew a plain rectangle without any pattern. Bholu looked at the front of the brick where "7777" is written, so his drawing shows this design. Rani looked at the end, which is the smallest face, so her drawing is short and narrow. When you view an object from different angles, what you see changes, which is why their drawings look different even though they all drew the same brick.
In simple words: Each child looked at the brick from a different angle. That is why their drawings look different - they saw different sides of the same brick.

Exam Tip: Understand that the view of an object depends on where you stand. The same object can look different depending on whether you look at it from the front, side, or top.

Question 2 (Part 2). Whose drawing shows the following views?

Exam Tip: Learn to match different views of an object with the position from which they would be seen.

Question 3. Look at the pictures and name the objects. Also write which view of the object is given.
Answer:
(1) Name: Television
View: Front View

(2) Name: Sofa
View: Front View

(3) Name: Slipper
View: Top View

(4) Name: Magnifying Glass
View: Top View

(5) Name: School Bus
View: Back View

(6) Name: Chair
View: Side View

(7) Name: Nut
View: Top View

(8) Name: Outer Lid (or Lid)
View: Top View

(9) Name: Helmet
View: Side View
In simple words: When you look at an object from the top, you see the top view. When you look from the front, you see the front view. When you look from the side, you see the side view.

Exam Tip: Always check the shape and what details you can see to identify which view is shown - this helps you match the view to the object.

Question 4. Jagat and Rani have made different drawings of the same objects. Match the views with the objects.
Answer:

Exam Tip: Draw or imagine the shape from different angles - this helps you match views to the correct 3D object.

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Cat Finds Jagat

The next day, the five friends go to school feeling excited because it is an activity day. Jagat's pet cat follows him to school. The cat sits on the window and tries to find Jagat.

Question 1. Mark Jagat's position in picture.
Answer: Jagat would be sitting on the third desk in the first row. Based on the cat's view from the window, we can identify Jagat's location by counting the desks and rows in the classroom.
In simple words: Jagat sits at the third desk from the left in the front row.

Exam Tip: When locating someone, count the position carefully - start from one end and count each desk or seat in order.

Question 2. Describe the position of the blue bag.
Answer: The blue bag is located in the upper left area of the classroom scene. Looking at the picture from the cat's viewpoint at the window, the blue bag appears to be near the top left section of the view.
In simple words: The blue bag is in the top left part of the classroom.

Exam Tip: Use clear directions like "top," "bottom," "left," and "right" to describe where objects are placed in a picture.

Question 3. What do you see on the middle desk of the second row?
Answer: Looking at the second row from the front and finding the middle desk, we can see a red container or bottle placed there.
In simple words: There is a red bottle or container on the middle desk in the second row.

Exam Tip: To find an object's location, count the rows from the front and then count the desks in that row to find the middle position.

Question 4. Where is the notebook kept - the first desk in the second row or the middle desk in the third row?
Answer: The notebook is kept on the middle desk in the third row. Looking at the classroom scene from the cat's position, we can spot the notebook at this specific location.
In simple words: The notebook is on the middle desk in the third row, not on the first desk in the second row.

Exam Tip: When comparing two positions, look at each one carefully and identify which object is at which location.

Question 5. Draw an apple on the third desk of the second row.
Answer: This is a drawing activity. On the classroom picture, locate the second row and count to the third desk from the left. Draw a red apple shape at that position to complete the task.
In simple words: Find the third desk in the second row and draw an apple there.

Exam Tip: Practice counting rows and desks carefully so you can place objects exactly where they are asked for in the picture.

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Grid Game - Treasure Hunt

In this game, one player thinks of an object from the grid and helps the other player locate it. Let's see how Jagat and Mini are playing.

Question 1. Mini takes 2 steps to the left and 1 step upwards. She reaches the _______ Mark. Mini's position on the grid.
Answer: Cat. Starting from the bottom and moving 2 steps to the left and then 1 step up, Mini reaches the position where the cat is located on the grid.
In simple words: When Mini moves 2 steps left and 1 step up, she finds the cat.

Exam Tip: Follow the directions carefully - count each step in the correct direction to find the right position on the grid.

Question 2. What object did Jagat think of?
Answer: Jagat was thinking of the flower - the white flower with a yellow center located in the top right corner of the grid.
In simple words: Jagat was thinking of the flower in the top right corner.

Exam Tip: Look at all the objects on the grid and remember their positions to solve treasure hunt puzzles quickly.

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Drone Around the School

Gyan has got a drone to show her friends. A drone can take pictures while flying.

Question 1. Circle the places or things that you see in the picture and write their names.
Answer:
(1) School Admission buildings (with red brick walls)
(2) Playground (the green rectangular area)
(3) Primary Wing
(4) Middle Wing
(5) Secondary Wing
(6) A blue vehicle (looks like a car or small bus)
(7) Park
(8) Sports Room
(9) Principal Office
In simple words: Look at the picture taken by the drone and identify all the different buildings and areas you can see at the school.

Exam Tip: When identifying places in a picture, look for labels, colors, and the shapes of buildings to recognize them correctly.

Question 2. Trace the path from the Grade 4 classroom to the stage.
Answer: Grade IV is marked on the right side of the map in the Primary Wing. To reach the stage on the left side of the hall, the path goes from Grade IV, moving through the Primary Wing, past the park area, and finally to the stage. You can see the stage marked near the hall area.
In simple words: Start from Grade IV, walk through the Primary Wing, pass the park, and you will reach the stage.

Exam Tip: When tracing paths on a map, identify the starting point and destination first, then follow a logical route considering the layout of different areas.

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School Map Overview

Preet's elder sister has made a sight map of the school. You can easily locate Grade 4 on the map.

Question 2. How many routes were you able to find? (You may use different colour pencils to trace the different routes)
Answer: I was able to identify 2 main routes. Route 1 goes from Grade IV through the Primary Wing, then past the Middle Wing, through the Hall, and finally to the Stage. Route 2 goes from Grade IV through the Primary Wing, then around the Park area, and reaches the Stage.
In simple words: There are 2 different ways to get from Grade IV to the Stage. One path passes through the Hall, and the other path goes around the Park.

Exam Tip: When finding routes, trace each path carefully using a ruler or pencil. Mark each route with a different colour to make it easy to see and count them.

Question 3. Which is the shortest route? How do you know?
Answer: Route 2 is the shortest route. I can tell this is shorter because it takes a more direct path from Grade IV to the Stage without needing to go through the Middle Wing and Hall. When you compare the two paths by looking at the map, Route 2 covers less total distance.
In simple words: Route 2 is shorter because it does not pass through as many rooms. It goes the most straight way to the Stage.

Exam Tip: To find the shortest route, count the number of buildings or rooms each path passes through - fewer stops usually means a shorter distance.

Question 4. The water delivery man has turned left from the entrance. Help him reach MDM Kitchen by telling him the route. Write the directions below.
Answer: Starting from the entrance, the water delivery man should turn left and walk past the student parking area. He should continue walking until he reaches the Library. From there, he needs to turn right and go past the IT room. The MDM Kitchen will be on his right side.
In simple words: Turn left at the entrance. Walk past the parking. When you reach the Library, turn right. The MDM Kitchen is just after the IT room on your right.

Exam Tip: When giving directions, use clear landmarks (like the Library and IT room) so the person knows exactly where to turn and when they have reached the destination.

Question 5. Rajat is not feeling well. Which way will you choose to take him to the medical room from the library?
Answer: The quickest route would be to exit the Library and head right past the IT room. Then continue straight past the staff parking area. After that, go right along the top part of the map, and you will find the medical room situated right next to the sports room.
In simple words: Leave the Library and go right past the IT room. Walk straight past the staff parking. Then turn right again, and the medical room will be next to the sports room.

Exam Tip: When planning a route for someone who is unwell, always choose the path with the fewest turns and the shortest distance to get them help quickly.

Question 6. After the assembly in the playground, Bholu must go to the IT room and Rani has to go to the sports room. Trace their paths. Which way is longer?
Answer: Bholu's path goes from the Playground past the Hall and then to the IT room. Rani's path goes from the Playground past the classrooms and then to the sports room. Rani's path is longer because she needs to travel across more of the school campus to reach the sports room, which sits at the top-right corner of the map. In contrast, the IT room is much closer to the Playground.
In simple words: Rani's path is longer. She has to walk further across the school to reach the sports room. Bholu only needs to walk a short way to the IT room.

Exam Tip: To compare distances, trace both paths on the map and count the number of areas or rooms each path passes through - the path with more areas is usually longer.