CBSE Class 4 EVS Omanas Journey Worksheet Set 01

Question 1. Write the names of the people shown in picture in the given space:
Answer: Based on the railway station scene from the chapter 'Omana's Journey', the people shown working at or visiting the railway station include:
1. Station Master
2. Ticket Collector / TTE
3. Ticket Checker / Booking Clerk
4. Porter / Coolie
5. Passengers
In simple words: These are the various workers and travelers you see at a busy railway station.
Exam Tip: Remember the key personnel who manage train operations and help passengers at a railway station.

Question 2. Name any five main railway stations from North to South.
i. New Delhi
ii. Bhopal Junction
iii. Nagpur Junction
iv. Secunderabad Junction
v. Chennai Central
Answer:
i. New Delhi
ii. Bhopal Junction
iii. Nagpur Junction
iv. Secunderabad Junction
v. Chennai Central
In simple words: These are major junction stations located along the railway route from northern India to southern India.

Exam Tip: Learn at least 4 to 5 major railway junctions connecting different regions of India.

Question 3. Name the capitals of the states given below:
Answer:

In simple words: The capital is the main city where the state government is located.

Exam Tip: Always double-check spelling for state capitals, especially longer names like Thiruvananthapuram.

Question 4. What do you understand by following terms:
(a) Reservation Chart:
Answer: A list pasted on the train coach and displayed at the station showing passenger names, seat or berth numbers, and coach details confirming confirmed bookings.
In simple words: A chart that shows who has booked which seat in the train.

Exam Tip: Mention that it helps passengers locate their assigned seats easily.

(b) Platform:
Answer: A raised paved area alongside railway tracks at a station where passengers get on and off trains.
In simple words: The long raised floor next to train tracks where people wait for trains.

Exam Tip: Associate platform with boarding and deboarding passengers safely.

(c) Luggage:
Answer: Bags, suitcases, and boxes carried by travelers containing their personal belongings during a journey.
In simple words: The bags and suitcases we pack and carry when we travel.

Exam Tip: Keep luggage secure and within permitted weight limits during train journeys.

(d) Berth:
Answer: A bed or sleeping place provided on a train or ship for passengers to rest or sleep during travel.
In simple words: The sleeping bed inside a train compartment.

(e) Ticket collector:
Answer: An official railway staff member responsible for checking tickets of passengers on the train or at station gates to ensure valid travel.
In simple words: The person who checks our train tickets to make sure we paid the fare.

Exam Tip: Ticket collectors are also known as TTEs (Travel Ticket Examiners).

Question 5. Imagine you are sitting in the train given below. Explain the scene that you would see outside:
Answer: If I am sitting in the train, I would see small villages, green fields, trees, electric poles, and rivers rushing past in the opposite direction. People working in fields, cattle grazing, and small railway stations or level crossings would also be visible as the train moves swiftly across the landscape.
In simple words: Trees and houses outside look like they are running backward while the train moves forward through fields and towns.

Exam Tip: Use descriptive words like moving scenery, green fields, and distant hills to score full marks.

Question 6. What is the importance of Railways?
Answer: Railways are the lifeline of a country's transport system. Their importance includes:
1. They carry millions of passengers daily over long distances safely and economically.
2. They transport heavy goods, raw materials, and food grains across different states.
3. They connect remote parts of the country, promoting trade, tourism, and national integration.
4. They are the most reliable mode of transport during emergencies and natural calamities.
In simple words: Railways help people travel far cheaply and carry heavy goods all over the country.

Exam Tip: Mention both passenger travel and goods transport to give a complete answer.

Question. Tick the correct answer
a) Where you don’t need a ticket to enter.
i) A cinema hall
ii) A museum
iii) A classroom
Answer : iii) A classroom

b) Who wears a black coat as a uniform?
i) Ticket checker
ii) Railway sweeper
iii) Porter
Answer : i) Ticket checker

Question. Fill in the blanks.
a) Sunil and Anu were going to their ..................... house.
b) Radha fell from ........................ and fractured her right leg.
c) Omana and her friend Radha planned a trip to.................
d) Omana’s train had started from ...................
Answer : a) Grandmother's b) Bicycle c) Kerala d) Gandhidham

Question. Write true or false
a) A train cannot cross a river.
b) When speed of train is high then the things outside seems to be running in opposite direction.
Answer : a) False b) True

Question. Answer in one word
a) What did Sunil give Omana before going to sleep?
b) What is the job of the ticket collector?
Answer : a) Some story books to read b) To check tickets