Home and Abroad - 2 Class 4 Worksheet EVS Chapter 24

Q1: Fill in the Blanks

(i) Chittappan and his family returned home to India after _____ years.
Ans: five

(ii) Abu Dhabi is located in the country called _______.
Ans: United Arab Emirates (UAE)

(iii) The plane ride from Abu Dhabi to India took only ______ hours.
Ans: two

(iv) In desert areas like Abu Dhabi, water is very ______.
Ans: precious

(v) The most common fruit grown in Abu Dhabi is _______.
Ans: dates

Q2: True and False

(i) The flight from Abu Dhabi to India took five hours.
Ans: False

(ii) Sand dunes are mountains made of sand in the desert.
Ans: True

(iii) Water is abundant in desert areas like Abu Dhabi.
Ans: False

(iv) The buildings in Abu Dhabi have small windows.
Ans: False

(v) Abu Dhabi is known for its greenery and lush landscapes.
Ans: False

Q3: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

(i) What is the capital city of the United Arab Emirates?
(a) Kochi
(b) Abu Dhabi
(c) Chennai
(d) Mumbai
Ans: (b)
Abu Dhabi is the capital city of the United Arab Emirates.

(ii) What is the common fruit in Abu Dhabi?
(a) Mango
(b) Banana
(c) Date
(d) Apple
Ans: (c)
Dates are the most common fruit in Abu Dhabi.

(iii) What kind of clothing do people wear in Abu Dhabi due to the hot weather?
(a) Heavy jackets
(b) Woolen sweaters
(c) Loose cotton clothes
(d) Raincoats
Ans: (c)
The text states that people wear loose cotton clothes in Abu Dhabi due to the hot weather.

(iv) Why can't people open windows in Abu Dhabi?
(a) Because of noise pollution
(b) To keep out sand
(c) Due to the cold weather
(d) Because of the heat
Ans: (d)
Chittappan explains that windows can't be opened in Abu Dhabi due to the heat.

(v) Which type of trees can grow in the desert areas of Abu Dhabi?
(a) Coconut trees
(b) Pine trees
(c) Date palms
(d) Oak trees
Ans: (c)
Sashi mentions that date palms are the type of trees that can grow in desert areas.

Q4: Short Questions Answer

(i) Why did Chittappan and his family return to India after five years?
Ans: Chittappan had a job in Abu Dhabi, and they were coming back to visit their family in India.

(ii) How did Shanta and Sashi describe their flight experience from Abu Dhabi to India?
Ans: They said the plane flew very fast and took only two hours, mostly over clouds and sandy areas.

(iii) Why is water precious in desert areas like Abu Dhabi?
Ans: Desert areas receive very little rainfall, so water sources are scarce and valuable.

(iv) What is the most common fruit grown in Abu Dhabi?
Ans: Dates are the most common fruit grown in Abu Dhabi.

(v) Why do people in Abu Dhabi wear loose cotton clothes and cover their heads?
Ans: The hot weather and strong sun require people to protect themselves by wearing loose clothing and covering their heads.