CBSE Class 4 EVS Revision Worksheet Set 06

Topic - Mapping our neighbourhood

Take a reference from your atlas and study the states of India and their capitals.

On the outline map of India, locate and label the following :

Question 1. The States and Union Territories and their capitals.
Answer: India is divided into 28 States and 8 Union Territories. Each State and Union Territory has its own capital city. For example: New Delhi is the capital of India and the National Capital Territory, Mumbai is the capital of Maharashtra, Bengaluru is the capital of Karnataka, Chennai is the capital of Tamil Nadu, and Kolkata is the capital of West Bengal.
In simple words: States and Union Territories are regions of India, and capitals are the main cities where the government functions.

Exam Tip: Learn major states and their capitals along with their relative positions on the Indian map.

Question 2. Shade the largest and the smallest States of India in terms of size.
Answer: The largest state of India in terms of area (size) is Rajasthan, located in the northwestern part of the country. The smallest state of India in terms of area is Goa, located on the southwestern coast (Konkan coast).
In simple words: Rajasthan is the biggest state by land area, and Goa is the tiniest state.

Exam Tip: Remember that size refers to land area, not population.

Question 3. Complete the Index to the map.
Answer: An index or map key is a small box on a map that explains the symbols, colors, and patterns used on that map. To complete the index, identify the symbols used for international boundaries, state capitals, national capitals, and shaded regions, and draw them clearly in the index boxes with appropriate labels.
In simple words: The index is a helper guide that tells you what different signs and colors on the map mean.

Exam Tip: Always make sure every symbol used on the map is correctly explained in the index box.

On the outline map of India, locate and label the following :

Question 1. The seven countries that share land boundaries with India; label their names on the map as well.
Answer: The seven neighbouring countries that share land borders with India are: (1) Pakistan to the northwest, (2) Afghanistan to the northwest, (3) China to the north, (4) Nepal to the north, (5) Bhutan to the northeast, (6) Bangladesh to the east, and (7) Myanmar to the east.
In simple words: India shares its land borders with seven countries located around it.

Question 2. The three seas that surround India.
Answer: India is a peninsula surrounded by water on three sides. The three water bodies are: (1) The Arabian Sea to the west, (2) The Bay of Bengal to the east, and (3) The Indian Ocean to the south.
In simple words: India has the Arabian Sea on its left, Bay of Bengal on its right, and Indian Ocean at the bottom.
Exam Tip: Keep directions in mind: West = Arabian Sea, East = Bay of Bengal, South = Indian Ocean.

Question 3. Label the title of the map in the space provided.
Answer: The title of the map should be clearly written at the top as "POLITICAL MAP OF INDIA" or "INDIA - STATES AND NEIGHBOURING COUNTRIES".
In simple words: The title tells us what information the map is showing.

Exam Tip: Every map must have a clear and bold title at the top.

Please refer to attached file for CBSE Class 4 EVS Revision Worksheet (3)