CBSE Class 4 EVS Revision Worksheet Set 02

Question 1. Fill in the blanks. (i) ______ is the festival of lights.
Answer: Diwali
In simple words: Diwali is celebrated as the festival of lights by lighting lamps and diyas.

Exam Tip: Remember major Indian festivals and their key characteristics.

Question 1. (ii) ______ is the harvest festival of Tamil Nadu.
Answer: Pongal
In simple words: Pongal is a traditional harvest festival celebrated in Tamil Nadu to thank nature.

Exam Tip: Associate state names with their respective regional harvest festivals like Pongal, Bihu, and Onam.

Question 1. (iii) ______ and Kolkata have metro trains.
Answer: Delhi (or Mumbai / Bengaluru depending on context, commonly Delhi)
In simple words: Major metropolitan cities in India like Delhi and Kolkata operate rapid metro transit systems.

Exam Tip: Keep updated on public transport systems in major Indian cities.

Question 1. (iv) Our national emblem has ______ lions.
Answer: four
In simple words: The national emblem of India features four Asiatic lions standing back to back, though only three are visible from the front.

Exam Tip: Note the difference between total lions on the pillar (4) and visible lions from one angle (3).

Question 1. (v) Historical monuments are taken care of by ______.
Answer: the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) (or the government)
In simple words: Government bodies like the Archaeological Survey of India protect and maintain historical monuments.

Exam Tip: Mention ASI as the responsible government organization for heritage preservation.

Question 1. (vi) General election are held every ________ years in our country.
Answer: five
In simple words: Lok Sabha elections in India take place once every 5 years to choose the government.

Question 1. (vii) Children’s day is celebrated on _____________.
Answer: 14th November
In simple words: Children's Day marks the birth anniversary of India's first Prime Minister, Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru.

Exam Tip: Memorize important national days and their dates.

Question 2. (i) Who elects the president of our country?
Answer: The President of India is elected by an electoral college consisting of elected members of both houses of Parliament and the elected members of the legislative assemblies of the states and Union territories.
In simple words: Elected representatives of the people in Parliament and state assemblies choose the President.

Exam Tip: Use the term electoral college when describing the presidential election process.

Question 2. (ii) What are the colours of our national flag?
Answer: Our national flag has three horizontal bands of colours: saffron at the top, white in the middle, and dark green at the bottom, with a navy blue wheel (Ashoka Chakra) in the center.
In simple words: The national flag has saffron, white, and green stripes with a blue wheel in the middle.

Exam Tip: List the colors in correct top-to-bottom order.

Question 2. (iii) What is the local government of village called? Who elects its members?
Answer: The local government of a village is called the Gram Panchayat. Its members (panches) and the head (sarpanch) are elected by the adult villagers (gram sabha members) who are aged 18 years and above.
In simple words: Village self-government is handled by the Gram Panchayat, voted in by local adult villagers.

Exam Tip: Clearly state both parts of the question: the name of the body and the voters.

Question 2. (iv) What is the head of a gram panchayat called?
Answer: The head of a gram panchayat is called the Sarpanch or Pradhan.
In simple words: The leader who leads the village panchayat is known as the sarpanch.

Question 2. (v) Who becomes the prime minister of our country?
Answer: The leader of the political party or coalition that wins a majority of seats in the Lok Sabha general election becomes the Prime Minister of our country.
In simple words: The leader of the winning majority party in parliament is appointed as Prime Minister.

Exam Tip: Mention majority party support in the Lok Sabha.

Question 3. (i) The Rashtrapati Bhavan is the home of (S R P D E I N T E)
Answer: PRESIDENT
In simple words: The President of India resides in the Rashtrapati Bhavan.

Exam Tip: Unscramble letters carefully by checking vowel and consonant counts.

Question 3. (ii) Pandit Ravi Shankar (I S A T R)
Answer: SITAR
In simple words: Pandit Ravi Shankar was a legendary Indian musician famous for playing the sitar.

Exam Tip: Associate famous classical musicians with their respective musical instruments.

Question 3. (iii) Bhangra dance is performed on (A B I S K H I A)
Answer: BAISAKHI
In simple words: Bhangra is a traditional folk dance energetically performed during the harvest festival of Baisakhi.

Exam Tip: Connect regional dances to their celebratory seasons or festivals.

Question 3. (iv) The government takes care of our requirements using this. (X A T)
Answer: TAX
In simple words: The government collects taxes from citizens to fund public facilities and welfare requirements.

Question 3. (v) A place where we can read books, magazines, etc. (Y R L R I B A)
Answer: LIBRARY
In simple words: A library is a quiet place housing books, journals, and magazines for reading and borrowing.

Exam Tip: Verify spelling when unscrambling everyday vocabulary words.

Question 4. Match the following.
Answer:
(a) Biodegradable waste - (iv) Vegetable/plant matter and organic waste
(b) Non-biodegradable waste - (iii) Plastic bottles / synthetic materials
(c) Means of public transport - (v) Bus
(d) Delhi - (ii) Qutub Minar / Historical monument
(e) National Highway - (i) Roadway infrastructure
In simple words: Matching waste types, transport, monuments, and infrastructure with their correct visual representations.

Exam Tip: Match each item accurately based on standard environmental and social science classifications.

Question 5. Write ‘T’ for True and ‘F’ for False : (i) Holi marks the victory of cruelty over truth.
Answer: False
In simple words: Holi marks the victory of devotion and truth (Prahlad) over cruelty and evil (Holika/Hiranyakashipu).

Question 5. (ii) We also celebrate the birthdays of some great men as festivals.
Answer: True
In simple words: Birth anniversaries of great leaders like Gandhi Jayanti and Children's Day are celebrated nationwide.

Exam Tip: Recognize national birthdays as commemorative celebration days.

Question 5. (iii) Tanjore is a painting style of India.
Answer: True
In simple words: Tanjore painting is a classic classical South Indian art form known for its rich gold leaf work.

Exam Tip: Remember traditional Indian art and painting styles.

Question 5. (iv) The women in Uttar Pradesh wear phirans.
Answer: False
In simple words: Phiran is traditional attire worn by people in Jammu and Kashmir, not Uttar Pradesh.

Exam Tip: Associate traditional dresses like phirans with their correct region (Kashmir).

Question 5. (v) English is the national language of india.
Answer: False
In simple words: India does not have a single national language; Hindi and English are official languages used for official work.

Question 6. Match the followings. (States and Capitals)
Answer:
Uttar Pradesh - Lucknow
Karnataka - Bangalore
Maharashtra - Mumbai
Punjab - Chandigarh
Andhra Pradesh - Hyderabad
In simple words: Matching each Indian state to its respective capital city.

Exam Tip: Learn Indian states and their capitals thoroughly for geography and civics questions.

Question 7. Name the following. (i) Rajasthan’s language
Answer: Rajasthani (or Marwari, Mewari)
In simple words: Rajasthani is widely spoken across the state of Rajasthan.

Exam Tip: Mention regional languages associated with specific states.

Question 7. (ii) Folk dance of Assam
Answer: Bihu
In simple words: Bihu is the joyous and vibrant folk dance of Assam.

Exam Tip: Memorize major folk dances like Bihu (Assam) and Bhangra (Punjab).

Question 7. (iii) Classical dance drama of Kerala.
Answer: Kathakali (or Mohiniyattam)
In simple words: Kathakali is a renowned classical dance-drama originating from Kerala featuring elaborate makeup and costumes.

Question 7. (iv) Styles of vocal music in classical form.
Answer: Hindustani music (North Indian) and Carnatic music (South Indian)
In simple words: The two primary classical vocal music traditions in India are Hindustani and Carnatic.

Exam Tip: Categorize Indian classical music into its two major branches.

Question 7. (v) Delicious foods of Rajasthan.
Answer: Dal Baati Churma, Gatte ki Sabzi, and Ker Sangri
In simple words: Traditional Rajasthani cuisine includes popular dishes like Dal Baati Churma.

Question 8. Make a Project file on “Our rich heritage”. Illustrate with pictures.
Answer: To create a project file on "Our rich heritage":
1. Cover page with title and student details.
2. Introduction defining India's cultural and historical heritage.
3. Sections on monuments (Taj Mahal, Qutub Minar), classical dances (Bharatnatyam, Kathakali), festivals (Diwali, Eid, Christmas), and traditional attires.
4. Paste pictures or drawings illustrating each topic.
5. Conclusion summarizing the importance of preserving our heritage.
In simple words: Collect pictures and write short paragraphs about India's historical and cultural treasures for your project.

Exam Tip: Keep project files neat, well-labelled, and visually illustrative with relevant pictures.

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