CBSE Class 3 EVS Practice Worksheet Set 01

Question 1. Write the names of the following houses.
Answer: 1. Kutcha house / Bungalow
2. Multistoreyed building / Apartment
3. Pucca house / Independent house
In simple words: The images show different types of houses based on their shape and materials used.

Exam Tip: Identify houses correctly by looking at whether they are single-story, multi-story, or made of simple materials.

Question 2. Draw these houses and colour them. A house with thatch-roof, A house with tiled-roof
Answer: A house with a thatch-roof is typically made of dried straw, leaves, or reeds. A house with a tiled-roof has baked clay tiles arranged neatly over the slope to protect against heavy rain.
In simple words: Thatch roofs use dried plants, while tiled roofs use baked clay tiles.

Exam Tip: Label your drawings clearly to indicate roofing materials like straw or tiles.

Question 3. Guess the type of house from the clues given with?
Answer: 1. Made of mud, and straw - Kutcha house
2. Made of bricks, cement, iron bars etc. - Pucca house
3. Built on tall poles in flood-prone areas - Stilt house
In simple words: Houses are built differently depending on the materials available and weather conditions of the place.

Exam Tip: Connect building materials and special features like poles directly to the specific type of house.

Question 4. Write the features. Houses in hot regions have __________ walls, _________ ceilings, _________ roofs
Answer: Thick walls, flat ceilings, flat roofs
In simple words: Thick walls keep the heat out, and flat roofs help collect rain or stay cool.

Q-5) Search for SEVEN names of the people who work to build a house in a city."

Answer: 1. Electrician
2. Blacksmith
3. Painter
4. Carpenter
5. Mason
6. Architect
7. Plumber (or Labourer/Contractor)
In simple words: Different skilled workers help build different parts of a house.

Exam Tip: Look across rows and columns carefully for professional titles related to construction.

Question 6. Write the examples of:
- two permanent houses: Pucca house, Bungalow
- two temporary houses: Tent, Caravan
- two portable houses: Houseboat, Tent
Answer: Permanent houses are strong and last long (Pucca house, Apartment). Temporary houses are built for short periods (Tent, Caravan). Portable houses can be moved from place to place (Houseboat, Tent).
In simple words: Permanent houses stay in one place, temporary houses can be taken down, and portable houses can move around.

Exam Tip: Clearly distinguish between structures that are fixed permanently versus those that can be moved or dismantled.

Question 7. Fill ups.
a) Ali lives in Delhi. He bought a flat in a multistoreyed building.
b) Amar went to Cherrapunji, a place in Meghalaya where it rains heavily. So, he bought a sloping-roof house.
c) Soha went to Srinagar in Kashmir. He booked a houseboat in the beautiful Dal Lake.
d) Igloos are the traditional houses of the Eskimos, people who live in Arctic region.
Answer: a) flat
b) sloping-roof
c) houseboat
d) Igloos
In simple words: Housing choices depend heavily on the local geography and climate.

Exam Tip: Memorize key regional house types such as igloos in cold regions and houseboats in lakes.

Question 8. Complete the sentences.
a) Igloos have small doors to prevent cold wind and snow from entering inside.
b) The houses in earthquake-prone areas are made of wooden planks because wood is light in weight and does not cause major injuries if it collapses during tremors.
Answer: a) prevent cold air from entering.
b) they are lightweight and flexible, making them safer during earthquakes.
In simple words: Special designs help houses stay warm in the cold or safe during natural disasters.

Exam Tip: Understand the scientific and climatic reasons behind specific architectural choices.