Basva's Farm - 1 Class 4 Worksheet EVS Chapter 14

Q1: Fill in the Blanks

(i) The _____ also grow in the fields along with onion plants.
 
Ans: The weeds also grow in the fields along with onion plants.

(ii) Basva’s father sows the onion crop in _____ month.
Ans: Basva’s father sows the onion crop in July month.

(iii) If the onions are not taken out at the right time, they will _____  itself.
Ans: If the onions are not taken out at the right time, they will rot in the ground itself.

Q2: True and False

(i) The dried leaves from the top of the onions are cut with the help of the village.

Ans: True
The statement is true because the village is a sharp device that can cut the dried leaves from the top of the onions.

(ii) The seeds can be dropped in any manner while sowing.
Ans. False
The given statement is False because the seeds should be dropped in the right amount at a regular distance.

(iii) Kunti is an iron rod used to dig the soil, loosen it and make it loose.    
Ans: True

(iv) It is important to drop the right amount of seeds at a regular distance.  
Ans: True

Q3: Short Questions Answer

(i) Why does Basva’s father use Khunti?

Ans: Khunti is an iron rod that is used to dig and loosen the soil. It is also used to make the soil soft.

(ii) How did Basva and his family members realize that the onion plants were ready to be taken out?
Ans: When the leaves of the plants became yellow and dry, it was an indication that the plants were grown up and could be taken out.

(iii) List all the steps of sowing the onion crop.
Ans: The different steps of sowing the onion crop are:

• First, the seeds are to be sown in the field.
• The sprouts begin to appear after some days.
• Then the plants start to grow.
• Once the plants are grown up, the onions are taken out from the ground.
• After taking the onions out, their leaves are separated from the onions, and the onions are sold in the market.

(iv) Look at the picture given and identify the correct step of sowing a crop.
Ans: The picture shows the step of sprinkling the seeds in the field.

(v) Who plants the weeds in the field?
Ans: The weeds are not planted by anyone. Weeds grow naturally along with the plants.

(vi) Why everyone at Basva’s home was happy?
Ans: Basva’s family members were happy to see the onions because they were big and healthy.

(vii) Identify the implement shown in the picture given below:
Ans: This is an illegal sickle which is used for the purpose of cutting vegetables.

(viii) Why is it necessary to remove the weeds from the field?
Ans: If the weeds are not removed from the field, they can consume all the fertilizers as well as water required for the crop, and the plants may not be healthy.

(ix) What did Basva's father do with the onions?
Ans: Basva’s father filled the onions in the sacks and went to sell them in the big market through a truck.

(x) Why did Basva take leave from his school for a few days?
Ans: Basva took leave from his school to help his father in the fields.

(xi) List some of the crops that are sown in your area.
Ans: Some of the crops that are sown in our area are: Wheat, rice, potato, sugarcane, mustard, etc.

(xii) How are the seeds sprinkled in the field?
Ans: In order to sprinkle the seeds in the field, the Kurige is pulled by the bullocks, and a person walks behind them to sprinkle the seeds.

(xiii) How can we help our mother in her work?
Ans: We can help our mother cook food, serve it to the other members, clean the dishes and the house, etc.

(xiv) Identify the implement shown in the picture given below:
Ans: This is a khunti, which is used to dig the soil.

(xv) Why does Basra’s father not allow Basra to sprinkle the seeds?
Ans: Basra’s father does not allow him to sprinkle the seeds because seeds need to drop in the right amount at a regular distance, and Basra may sprinkle too many seeds in one place only.

(xvi) What kind of vehicles are used to carry fruits and vegetables in your area. Draw a picture of one of these vehicles in your area.
Ans: Following vehicles are used to carry fruits and vegetables in our area:       

1. Trucks          
2. Loading rickshaws          
3. Hand driven carriages (Thelas)

Q4: Answer the following

ii)Sprinkling seeds: Next the farmer has to sprinkle or sow the seeds or he has to plant the crops.

iii) Watering and removing the weeds: Then the farmer has to water the plants and remove the unwanted plants in regular intervals.

iv) Manuring: After that the farmers should manure the soil to nourish the growth of plants and use pesticides if needed, to remove pests that spoil the plant.

v) Harvesting: The harvesting of crops should be done at the right time and the needed and not needed parts are segregated and collected.
vi) Marketing: Then the useful part is taken to the market by truck or by some means for sale.

Q5: Match the following

Ans: