CBSE Class 4 General Knowledge Our States Worksheet Set 02

A. Hard words to learn:
• Metropolitan        • Metropolises
• Territory              • Zoological
• Tourist                 • Embassies
• Cosmopolitan       • Attractions

B. Choose the correct answers:-

Question. National Rail museum is a great attraction for:
(a) Old people
(b) Children
(c) Women
Answer : B

Question. Delhi was also known as:
(a) Hastinapur
(b) Kurukshetra
(c) Indraprastha
Answer : C

Question. The Republic Day is celebrated as a:
(a) Religious festival
(b) Harvest festival
(c) National festival
Answer : C

Question. Sansad Bhavan is a :
(a) Historical monument
(b) National building
(c) Religious building
Answer : B

C. Fill in the blanks with correct words:

Question. The British shifted their capital from ___________ to Delhi in 1911.
Answer : Kolkata 

Question. Delhi has an _____________ type of climate
Answer : Extreme 

Question. Delhi is situated along the banks of River______________.
Answer : Yamuna 

Question. Delhi is officially called the National Capital ______________ of Delhi.
Answer : Territory 

Question. The _________ trains are known as the lifeline of Delhi people.
Answer : Metro

D. Write True or False:-

Question. Local Trains are the mean of transportation in Delhi.
Answer :  (True)

Question. Delhi has a metropolitan population of 16.3 million.
Answer : (True)

Question. In 17th century, emperor Akbar made Delhi his capital.
Answer :  (False)

Question. Delhi is cosmopolitan in nature.
Answer : (True)

Question. The Taj Mahal is situated along the banks of Yamuna in Delhi. 
Answer :  (False)

E. Fill in the letters to find the answer to the given clues:-

Question. The observatory built by Maharaja Jai Singh. J_ _ta_ _ a _ t _ r.
Answer : Jantar Mantar

Question. Delhi was first called this. I_ _ r _ p r _ _ t_ _.
Answer : Indraprastha 

Question. Mughal capital was shifted from Agra to this city by Shah Jahan. S_ _ h j_ h _n _ b _ d.
Answer : Shahjahanabad

Question. A person who designs building. A_ _hi_ _c_ .
Answer : Architect

F. Correct the following statements.

Question. Red Fort was built by Akbar.
Answer : Shah Jahan

Question. Delhi was first founded by the Kauravas.
Answer : Pandavas

Question. New Delhi is the capital of Uttar Pradesh.
Answer : India

Question. The main language of Delhi is Punjabi
Answer : Hindi

G. Answer these following questions in one word:

Question. Which architect planned the city of New Delhi?
Answer : Sir Edwin Lutyens

Question. What are the offices of the governments of other countries in Delhi Called?
Answer : Embassies

Question. Which is the world’s tallest brick minaret?
Answer : Qutub Minar

Question. Which is the most popular mode of transport in Delhi?
Answer : Metro Trains

Question. In which city are the main offices of government of India situated?
Answer : Delhi

H. Answer the following the questions.

Question. What are the old names of The Delhi?
Answer : The old name of Delhi are Indraprastha and Shahjahanabad.

Question. Name any four places of tourist attraction in Delhi.
Answer : Tourist attraction places in Delhi are –
1. Qutub Minar
2. Red Fort
3. Lotus Temple
4. India Gate.

Question. Name the stadium which is located in Delhi?
Answer : Major Dhyan Chand National stadium is located in Delhi.

Question. Describe history of Delhi in brief.
Answer : Earlier Delhi was known as Indraprastha. In 17th Century Shah Jahan made Delhi his capital.
In 1911 British made Delhi their capital & in 1947 Delhi was officially declared as the capital of free India.

I. Give reasons:-

Question. Delhi is called Mini India.
Answer : Delhi is called the mini India because people of different parts of the country live and work here and speak different languages.

Question. Metro is called the life line of Delhi.
Answer : Metro is called the life line of Delhi because it connects all the important places in Delhi and made travelling very comfortable & affordable.
J. Write full forms of the following places situated in Delhi:-
1. IGIA = Indira Gandhi International Airport
2. IGNOU = Indira Gandhi National Open University
3. IIT = Indian Institute of Technology
4. AIIMS = All India Institute of Medical Sciences

Question 1. Largest state-.................................................
Answer: Rajasthan
In simple words: Rajasthan is the largest Indian state in terms of total geographical area.

Exam Tip: Remember that Rajasthan covers the largest land area among all states in India.

Question 2. Smallest state.................................................
Answer: Goa
In simple words: Goa is the smallest state in India by area.

Exam Tip: Do not confuse the smallest state (Goa) with the smallest union territory (Lakshadweep).

Question 3. Least populous states- .................................................
Answer: Sikkim
In simple words: Sikkim has the lowest population among all Indian states.

Exam Tip: Least populous state is Sikkim, whereas least populous union territory is Lakshadweep.

Question 4. Longest river -.................................................
Answer: Ganga (Ganges)
In simple words: The Ganga is the longest river flowing entirely within India.

Exam Tip: Brahmaputra is longer in total length, but the Ganga is the longest river with its primary basin in India.

Question 5. Lowest literate state-................................................
Answer: Bihar
In simple words: Bihar has the lowest literacy rate among Indian states according to census data.

Exam Tip: Contrast this with Kerala, which consistently records the highest literacy rate.

Question 6. Biggest desert -.................................................
Answer: Thar Desert (Great Indian Desert)
In simple words: The Thar Desert is the largest arid region located mostly in Rajasthan, India.

Exam Tip: Associate the Thar Desert directly with the state of Rajasthan.

Question 7. Highest mountain peak -.................................................
Answer: Kangchenjunga
In simple words: Kangchenjunga is the highest mountain peak located in India (in the state of Sikkim).

Question 8. Greatest mountain range -.................................................
Answer: Himalayas
In simple words: The Himalayas form the highest and greatest mountain range in India.

Exam Tip: The Himalayas act as a natural northern barrier for India.

Question 9. Largest dome-.................................................
Answer: Gol Gumbaz
In simple words: Gol Gumbaz, located in Karnataka, has one of the largest unsupported domes in the world.

Exam Tip: Remember that Gol Gumbaz is located in Vijayapura (Bijapur), Karnataka.

Question 10. Highest dam-.................................................
Answer: Tehri Dam
In simple words: Tehri Dam in Uttarakhand is the highest dam in India.

Exam Tip: Do not confuse highest dam (Tehri Dam, built on the Bhagirathi River) with longest dam (Hirakud Dam).

Question 11. Its capital is the largest city in the country-
.................................................
Answer: Maharashtra (Capital: Mumbai)
In simple words: Mumbai, the capital of Maharashtra, is the largest and most populous city in India.

Exam Tip: Mumbai is recognized as the financial capital of India.

Question 12. The world’s richest temple where pilgrims offer their hair is situated here-.................................................
Answer: Andhra Pradesh (Tirumala Venkateswara Temple, Tirupati)
In simple words: The famous Tirupati Balaji temple is located in the state of Andhra Pradesh.

Exam Tip: Pilgrims traditionally offer their hair (tonsuring) as an act of devotion at Tirupati.

Question 13. Its capital is famous for Marina, the second longest beach in the world -.................................................
Answer: Tamil Nadu (Capital: Chennai)
In simple words: Chennai, the capital of Tamil Nadu, is home to Marina Beach.

Exam Tip: Marina Beach is renowned as the second longest natural urban beach in the world.

Question 14. It has the longest dam in the world-................................................
Answer: Odisha (Hirakud Dam)
In simple words: Hirakud Dam, built across the Mahanadi River in Odisha, is one of the longest earthen dams globally.

Exam Tip: Distinguish clearly between Hirakud (longest dam) and Tehri (highest dam).

Question 15. This state has the largest area of forest land?
Answer: Madhya Pradesh
In simple words: Madhya Pradesh has the largest total forest cover by area in India.

Exam Tip: Madhya Pradesh is also known as the "Heart of India" and has numerous national parks.

Question 16. Ramoji Film City is the largest film studio complex in the world. It is in.................................................
Answer: Telangana (near Hyderabad)
In simple words: Ramoji Film City, certified as the world's largest film studio complex, is located in Telangana.

Question 17. It is the second smallest state-.................................................
Answer: Sikkim
In simple words: After Goa, Sikkim is the second smallest Indian state by area.

Exam Tip: Memorize the order of smallest states: Goa first, Sikkim second.

Question 18. The longest railway platform is in Kharagpur,…………………….
Answer: West Bengal
In simple words: Kharagpur railway station, famous for having one of the longest railway platforms, is located in West Bengal.

Exam Tip: Note that Gorakhpur (Uttar Pradesh) currently holds the record for the absolute longest railway platform, but Kharagpur is historically noted in classic GK curricula for its length.