Question Paper
Class / Subject: Class 4 (CBSE) · Environmental Studies
Chapter: Chapter 9 — Chapter 9: Different Lands, Different Lives
Time Allowed: 32 minutes
Max Marks: 16
1. Why do mountain homes often have sloped roofs? [1]
(A) To handle snow
(B) For decoration
(C) No reason
(D) To stay cool
2. What farming method suits hilly terrain? [1]
(A) Terraced farming
(B) Only flat farming
(C) No farming is possible
(D) Only fishing
3. What is a feature of desert region life? [1]
(A) Light, loose clothing for heat
(B) Heavy winter clothing
(C) Fishing as main occupation
(D) Snow-based farming
4. What do coastal region people often rely on? [1]
(A) Fishing and sea trade
(B) Only farming
(C) Only mountain herding
(D) Only desert trade
5. What shapes different ways of life in India? [1]
(A) Geography
(B) Only preference
(C) Random choice
(D) Nothing
6. Why do people adapt their lifestyle? [1]
(A) To suit their environment
(B) No reason
(C) They don't adapt
(D) Only for fun
7. What does regional diversity in India show? [1]
(A) Different adaptations to geography
(B) No diversity exists
(C) Only one way of life
(D) Confusion
8. Why is understanding regional life useful? [1]
(A) It builds appreciation for India's diversity
(B) No use
(C) Only for tests
(D) It's not useful
9. What varies across Indian states? [1]
(A) Language, clothing and food
(B) Nothing varies
(C) Only clothing
(D) Only food
10. What is a traditional headwear in Rajasthan and Punjab? [1]
(A) Turban
(B) Saree
(C) Dhoti
(D) Cap only
11. Where is Onam celebrated? [1]
(A) Kerala
(B) Assam
(C) West Bengal
(D) Punjab
12. Where is Bihu celebrated? [1]
(A) Assam
(B) Kerala
(C) West Bengal
(D) Punjab
13. Where is Durga Puja celebrated? [1]
(A) West Bengal
(B) Kerala
(C) Assam
(D) Rajasthan
14. What does regional diversity showcase? [1]
(A) Unique local customs
(B) Nothing special
(C) Confusion
(D) Only one custom
15. What does respecting diversity help build? [1]
(A) National unity
(B) Division
(C) Confusion
(D) Nothing
16. Why is learning about diversity important? [1]
(A) It helps us celebrate our differences and build unity
(B) No reason
(C) It's not important
(D) Only for tests