Unit Test (Solutions): Exploring Our Neighbourhood | EVS for Class 4 (Our Wondrous World: New NCERT) PDF Download

Total Marks: 20
Attempt all questions.

• Question numbers 1 to 8 carry 1 mark each.
• Question numbers 9 to 11 carry 2 marks each.
• Question numbers 12 to 13 carry 3 marks each.

Q1. What is the main purpose of a postbox in a neighbourhood? (1 Mark)
(a) To store money
(b) To drop letters for sending
(c) To provide medical help
(d) To park vehicles
Ans: (b) To drop letters for sending

Q2. Which of the following helps vehicles move above busy roads? (1 Mark)
(a) Metro train
(b) Flyover
(c) Postbox
(d) ATM
Ans: (b) Flyover

Q3. A ________ is a machine that allows people to withdraw money anytime. (1 Mark)
Ans: ATM

Q4. On a map, the east direction is shown on the ________ side. (1 Mark)
Ans: right

Q5. Hospitals in a neighbourhood provide services like eye check-up camps. (1 Mark)
Ans: True

Q6. Long ago, people used mobile phones to communicate instantly. (1 Mark)
Ans: False

Q7. Name one public place in a neighbourhood that helps with health services. (1 Mark)
Ans: Hospital

Q8. What is used to find the east direction while drawing a neighbourhood map? (1 Mark)
Ans: Rising sun

Q9. How do metro trains and flyovers help people in a neighbourhood? (2 Mark)
Ans: Metro trains travel very fast, helping people reach places quickly. Flyovers allow vehicles to move above busy roads, saving time and reducing traffic congestion.

Q10. Why are banks important in a neighbourhood? Give one reason. (2 Mark)
Ans: Banks are important because they provide a safe place to keep money and save for future needs, making financial management easier for people.

Q11. What was the barter system, and why was it replaced? (2 Mark)

Ans: The barter system involved exchanging goods and services directly. It was replaced by money because finding the right trade partner and value was difficult.

Q12. Explain how the postal service worked in the past and how communication has changed today. (3 Mark)
Ans: In the past, people wrote letters and dropped them in a postbox. The postman collected these letters, and they were sorted at the post office before being sent to their destination, which could take weeks. Today, communication is faster with mobile phones, emails, and the internet, allowing instant connection with anyone, anywhere.

Q13. Describe how public places in a neighbourhood help the community. Mention at least two examples. (3 Mark)
Ans: Public places provide essential services that improve community life. Hospitals offer health services like check-ups and treatments, ensuring people stay healthy. Banks help people save money and provide ATMs for easy cash access, supporting financial needs. These services make the neighbourhood more convenient and connected.