Eating Together - 2 Class 4 Worksheet EVS Chapter 20

Q1: Fill in the Blanks

(i) Aarti had a lot of fun at her _____________ wedding
Ans: uncle’s

(ii) All students plan a _______________.
Ans: class party

(iii) Bihu is a _______________festival in Assam.
Ans: harvest

(iv) __________ and ________are the common varieties of rice used in Assam.
Ans: Bora, Cheva

(v) The women in Assam wear ____________.
Ans: mekhala chador

Q2: True or False

(i) Bhela Ghara is made of grass and bamboo.
Ans: True
Bhela Ghara, a traditional shelter, is crafted from grass and bamboo.

(ii) Aarti put mehendi her palms at her uncle’s wedding.
Ans: True
Aarti adorned her palms with mehendi during her uncle's wedding.

(iii) There is no law against cutting trees.
Ans: False
In many places, there are laws and regulations that govern the cutting of trees. These laws are often designed to protect the environment, prevent deforestation, and ensure sustainable use of natural resources. It's important to research and follow local laws and regulations before cutting trees.

(iv) All students in primary school should be provided with mid-day meal. 
Ans: True
Mid-day meals should be given to all primary students.

Q3: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ)

(i) Bihu is celebrated in ______ State.
(a) Bihar
(b) Assam
(c) odisha
(d) Manipur
Ans: (b)
Bihu is a special festival celebrated in the state of Assam. During Bihu, people in Assam come together to celebrate and enjoy with various cultural activities like dancing, singing, and feasting.

(ii) Which one is not necessary to make BHELA GHAR?
(a) wood
(b) Cement
(c) Bamboo
(d) Thatch
Ans: (b)
Bhela Ghar is a type of traditional shelter made in Assam. It is built using materials like wood, bamboo, and thatch. Cement is not used to make Bhela Ghar because it is a modern building material and not part of the traditional way of making these shelters.

(iii) ______ is the harvesting festival.
(a) Diwali
b) Dushura
(c) holi
(d) Bihu
Ans: (d)
Bihu is a special festival celebrated in Assam, and one of the Bihu festivals, known as Bohag Bihu or Rongali Bihu, is associated with the harvest season. During this festival, people celebrate the good harvest with music, dance, and joyful gatherings.

(iv) Bora is the common variety of _______ in Assam.
(a) Wheat
(b) Maize
(c) Rice
(d) Ragi
Ans: (c)
Bora is a type of rice that is commonly grown and consumed in Assam. Rice is an important staple food in Assam and many other parts of India.

(v) A famous dance of Tamilnadu is ________.
(a) Bhiu
(b) Bhathanatiyam
(c) Kathakali
(d) odissi
Ans: (b)
Bharatanatyam is a classical dance form that originated in the southern state of Tamil Nadu in India. It is a traditional and beautiful dance style with intricate movements and expressive storytelling.

Q4: Answer the following questions

(ii) What do you know about Bihu? Write about this festival.
Ans: Bhihu is a harvest festival in Assam. In villages people contribute money to buy Bora rice, firewood, Bamboo and Mezi. They make Bhela Ghar using grass and bamboo. They set it alight and sing and dance. The whole village cook together and enjoy Cheva rice and pitha in the feast. Women wear mekhala – chador. Boys and men play the drum and dance round the fire. They sing and dance.

(iii) Which festival is celebrated in your state? Write about it.
Ans: Karma is celebrated in Jharkhand. Tribal people Ho, Munda, Oraon Kharia, Santha, Kurmi, Oriya,etc. of Jharkhand celebrate it. It is a harvest festival of the state. It is also celebration of nature and fertility. They offer prayer to the Karma tree. People fast on this day and seek the blessings of Karma Devta. Karma folk songs and dance are very popular.