CBSE Class 4 Social Studies Revision Worksheet Set H

Answer the following in one word:

Question. Name the end point of axis

Answer : Poles

Question. Name the zero degree meridians 

Answer : Equator

Question. Name the sailor who sailed around the world

Answer : Columbus

Question. Write total number of longitudes

Answer : 360

Question. Name the place from where prime meridian passes 

Answer : Greenwich

Very Short Answer Type Questions : 

Question. What is a globe?
Answer : A globe is a simple and accurate model of earth.

Question. In which two hemispheres does the equator divide the Earth?
Answer : The two hemispheres in which the equator divides the Earth are
a) The Northern hemisphere
b) The Southern Hemisphere

Question. What do you mean by continent?
Answer : The large landmasses on earth are called continents.

Question. What do mean by meridian?
Answer : Imaginary lines running from north to south are called meridian.

Question. Which lines form grid?
Answer : Lines of latitude and longitudes form grid.

Short Answer Type Questions : 

Question. Name the four major direction of the earth.
Answer : The four major directions are- North, South, East and West. The top of the map is North. The bottom is South. East is to the right and west is to the left.

Question. Explain types of globe?
Answer : The most common types of globes are political and physical.
a) Political globes show countries.
b) Physical globes shows landscape like mountains and rivers.

Question. How is the axis of earth tilted?
Answer : The Earth's axis is tilted 23.5 degrees from the plane of its orbit around the sun. But this tilt changes. Earth's tilted axis causes the seasons.

Question. How can we locate place on earth?
Answer : Imaginary lines of latitude and longitude intersect each other, forming a grid that covers the Earth and helps us locate points on it.

Long Answer Type Questions : 

Question. How is globe useful to us?
Answer : Some uses of globe are:
1. It is used to locate place, see sea route, air route ,etc.
2. Globes serve purposes similar to some maps
3. A globe is the only accurate way to study the whole Earth

Question. Write the differences between latitude and longitudes.
Answer : 

Fill in the blanks:-

1. There are 28 states in India.

2. Amaravati will be the future capital of Andhra Pradesh.

3. There are 9 Union Territory.

4. Indira point is in Andaman and Nicobar islands.

5. Kanniyakumari is the southernmost point in India.

6. A land which is surrounded by water from three sides is called Peninsula .

7. Kanniyakumari is in Tamil Nadu .

8. Telangana is the newest state of India.

9. Largest state in India is Rajasthan .

10. The seven states in North Eastern India are also known as Seven Sisters

11. National capital territory of Delhi is the capital of India.

12. The Arabian sea lies to the west of India.

13. In the east of India Bay of Bengal lies.

14. Telangana and Andhra Pradesh have a common capital.

15. Patna is a capital of Bihar .

Answer these questions:-

Q1. In which continent India lies?
Answer : India lies in Asia continent.

Q2. Write the name of neighbouring countries of India.
Answer : Neighbouring countries of India are Pakistan, Nepal, China, Afghanistan, Bhutan, Myanmar, and Bangladesh.

Q3. Where is Indira point is located?
Answer : Indira point is located in Andaman ad Nicobar island.

Q4. Why India is divided into states and union territories?
Answer : India is a huge country and for the purpose of the better governance, the country is divided into states and union territories .

Q5. Write the five physical divisions of India.
Answer : Physical division of India: 1. Northern Mountain 2. The Northern and the coastal plains 3. The western desert 4. The southern plateaus 5. The islands.

Q6. Write the name of the water bodies that surrounded India from three sides.
Answer : In the east Bay of Bengal, In the west Arabian sea and in south Indian ocean is found.

Q7. In which part of India ‘Seven Sisters’ are located?
Answer : In north-eastern part of India ‘Seven Sisters ‘are located.

Q8. Why the north-east states known as ‘Seven Sisters’?
Answer : It is called’ Seven Sisters’ because it is similar in terms of physical ,economic and social features.

Q9. Write the name of the Union territories?
Answer : Andaman and Nicobar islands, Chandigarh, Dadra and Nagar Haveli, Daman and Diu, National capital Territory of Delhi, Puducherry, Lakshadweep. Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh.

Q10. What is peninsula?
Answer : A land which is surrounded with water bodies from three side called peninsula .

1. Make a collage on the monuments of India.

2. Paste pictures of traditional musical instruments.

3. Write (100- 150 words) note on Indian classical music.

Do all work in class note-book.

A. Read the clues and answer:-

1. A type of dance other than the folk dance.

2. The city which has the Vidhana Soudha

3. A dress commonly worn by Indian men.

4. A state famous for puppets.

5. Caves in Madhya Pradesh which have paintings by early humans.

6. A state where Pandavani is popularly sung

7. A language written from right to left

8. The harvest festival of Tamil Nadu.

A. New words ( Write it twice):-
1. Horticulture
2. Livestock Rearing
3. Irrigation
4. Sugarcane
5. Favourable Climate
6. Fertilizers
7. Cultivation
8. Jasmine
9. Gladiolus
10. Tuberose
11. Plough
12. Marine fishing

B. Define terms:-

Raw material:- the basic material from which something is made, for example Sugar is made from Sugarcane.
Pesticide:- a substance sprayed on crops to keep away harmful insects

C. Answer these questions:-

Q1. Why can people grow many crops in India?
Answer : India has a favourable climate, fertile soil and good irrigation facilities, Hence people can grow many crops in India.

Q2. What is the difference between food crops and cash crops? Write three examples of each.
Answer : Food Crops- The crops which are grown to be eaten are called food crops. Examples- Rice Millets and Wheat.
Cash Crops- The crops which are grown to be used in industries or for sale in the market are called cash crops. Example- Sugarcane., Jute and cotton.

Q3. What has led to an increase in agriculture production since Independence?
Answer : An increase in agriculture production since Independence is due to
a. Use of better quality seeds.
b. the extension of irrigation facilities
c. use of fertilizers and pesticides
d. Use of tractors and modern machines.

Q4. How are cows, buffaloes and bullocks useful to us?
Answer : Cows and buffaloes give us milk, while bullocks are used to plough fields, draw water from well and pull carts. The wastes from these animals is used as manure.

Q5. Write the names of three states where inland fishing is popular?
Answer : Andhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and Assam are famous for inland fishing.

I. Fill in the blanks:-

1. The ________ and ____________________ are situated on the either side of the Indian Peninsula.

2. ___________________________ is the study of land reforms.

3. _______________________ and_____________________ peaks lie in the Himadri region.

4. The ___________________ range has many wildlife sanctuaries and deciduous forests.

5. ___________________is also known as “Heaven on Earth.”

6. The main religion of Ladakh is ___________________________

7. The ____________________________________ Dam is built across the Sutlej river.

8. _________________________________ is the main tributary of the Ganga.

9. _____________________________________ is the widest river of India.

10. The Brahmaputra and the ganges form the largest delta in the world known as__________________________________.

II. Name the following:

1. Highest peak in the world ___________________________________________.

2. Two rivers that flow in greater Himalayas .

1.______________________________________________________

2._____________________________________________________

3. Two Hill Stations in Himachal

1.__________________________________________

2.__________________________________________

4. Winter Capital of Jammu and Kashmir_________________________________

5. Two famous lakes of Kashmir

1._________________________________________________

2._________________________________________________

6. Long Woollen garment worn in Kashmir.______________________________________

7. Special Tea which people of Kashmir drink ___________________________________.

8. Mountainuous range of Jammu and Kashmir.___________________________________.

9. Two important Himalayan rivers that flow through Northern Plains.

1.______________________________________________________

2.________________________________________________________

10. Main Tributary of River Sutlej._______________________________

11. Two festivals celebrated in Punjab.

1._______________________________________

2.______________________________________

12. Two folk dances of Punjab

1.______________________________________

2.______________________________________

3. Largest state of the Northern Plains.________________________________________

4. Classical dance form of Uttar Pradesh._______________________________________

5. A Historical Monument of Uttar Pradesh.______________________________________

III.Answer the following:
Q1. Name three parallel ranges of Himalayas.
Q2. List down the importance of the Himalayas.
Q3. Name any two states which have the Himalayan Range.
Q4. Write in your words a short note on the lifestyle of the people of Northern Plains. 

S.ST FINAL EXAM SYLLABUS

1. Lesson – 5 Physiographic Divisions of India –Pages 73- 82
Map Work –Workboook Pg 6 

2. Lesson -6 – Our Economy –
1. Agriculture seasons and crops in India
2. Types of Agriculture Practiced in India.
3. Agricultural Revolutions
4. Industry In India
5. Communications 

3. Lesson – 7 – Living Together
1. Need for a Government
2. Drafting of our Constitution
3. Levels and Structure of the Government
4. Functions of Gram Panchayat
5. Our Fundamental Rights
6. Our Fundamental Duties.

4. Lesson 10 – Important Personalities1. Superheroes verses Real Life Heroes.
2. Tales of Courage – Bhagat Singh
3. Heroes without ’Aims’- Medha Patkar ,Baba Amte, Dr.B.R.Ambedkar.
4. Are all Celebrities Heroes – Similarities and Differences?
5. Some Important Personalities – Swami Vivekananda,Mother Teresa,Dr. A.P.J Abdul Kalam.
Work done in the note book, content book and work book.

A. New words ( Write it twice):-
1. Resources 2. Non renewable resources
3. Exhaustible 4. Petroleum
5. Hydroelectricity 6. Green gold
7. Solar Energy 8. Black gold
9. Inexhaustible 10. Generates
11. Reserves

B. Define terms:-
Fuel:- any material that is burnt to get energy
Extinct:- animals that have died out

C. Answer these questions:-

Q1. Which are two types of resources? Write two examples of each.
Ans. The two types of resources are Natural resources and human-made resources.
1. Natural Resources:- Water and air.
2. Human –made resources:- Buildings and machines.

Q2. What is the difference between exhaustible and inexhaustible resources?
Ans. Once we use up some natural resources, we cannot create them anymore. Such resources are called Exhaustible resources. Example- coal, petroleum etc.
Some natural resources do not get exhausted. These are called Inexhaustible resources.
Example:- Solar energy, wind, air and water are some examples.

Q3. List the uses of coal.
Ans. Coal is an important source of power. It is used to cook food, heat and generate electricity.
It is also use to run some steam engines and factories.

Q4. Write the names of three inexhaustible resources from which electricity is generated.
Ans. Three inexhaustible resources of energy from electricity is generated are solar energy,
Wind energy and the energy of falling water.

Q5. How can you conserve natural resources?
Ans. I can preserve natural resources by
a. not polluting air, water and soil.
b. planting more trees.
c. not hurting wild animals.
d. saving electricity
e. developing other sources of energy.

I. Choose the correct answer:

1. India is located in the ______________ part of the continent.

a.Northern b. Southern c. Eastern d. Western

2. The city famous for the Golden Temple is ____________________.

a.Aligarh b. Uttar Pradesh c. Amritsar d. Haryana

3. The highest mountain peak in India is ________________.

a. Mt.Everest b. Kanchenjunga c. Annapurna d. K2

II. Fill in the blanks:

1. The southernmost tip of mainland of India is __________________________.

2. Uttarakhand includes the ______________________ and ___________________ Hill ranges.

3. The _______________________________ dam has been built across the Satluj river.

III. Define the terms:

1. Harvester - ________________________________________________________

2. Peninsula - ________________________________________________________

IV. Match the following:

1. Sikkim a. Bhopal

2. Houses on stilts b. Tea

3. Madhya Pradesh c. Orchids

4. Durga Puja d. Kashmir

5. Assam e. Arunachal Pradesh

6. Shikaras f. West Bengal

V. Read the statement and answer the questions:

It is a very small state. It has high mountains and deep river valleys.

1. Name the state.
_______________________________________________________________

2. Name its capital.
_______________________________________________________________

3. Name any two tribes to which people here belong to. 
____________________________________________________

VI. Write the names of the Seven Sisters of India and few lines about each of them. 

A. New words ( Write it twice):-

1. Civic amenities

2. Public utility Service

3. Municipal Communities

4. Committee

5. Wards

6. Councillors

7. Deputy Mayor

8. Corporations

9. Mahanagar Palika

B. Answer these questions:-

Q1. What is local self – government?
Ans. The local self-government is the government elected by the people at the local levels such as villages and towns or cities. The local self-government in a village is called the gram panchayat. The local self-government in a town or a city is called municipal committee or corporation.

Q2. What is the difference between a municipal committee and a municipal corporation?
Ans. The difference between a municipal committee and a municipal corporation are follows:-
Municipal committee:-
a. The local government which looks after a small city is called a municipal committee.
b. It is also called Nagar Palika or Nagar Nigam.
c. The head of a municipal committee is called the chairperson or president.
Municipal Corporation:-
a. It looks after a city with a population of more than 10 lakh is called a municipal corporation.
b. It is also called a Mahanagar Palika or Mahanagar Nigam.
c. The head of a municipal corporation is called mayor.

Q3. Who elects the members of the local bodies?
Ans. Indian citizens who are 18 years of age and above and live in that particular city elect the members of the local bodies.

Q4. Write five functions performed by local self-government bodies?
Ans. a. Keep the city clean,
b. Install and repair street lights
c. Build and repair roads
d. Open and run hospitals and health care centre
e. Setup and maintain public toilets

Q5. Where do the local bodies get money from?
Ans. Local bodies get money from sources- taxes and state government. Some examples of taxes are property tax, road tax and water tax.

1. Fill in the blanks

1. The rivers bring in fine soil called ___________ .

2. An area watered by a river and its tributaries is called a _____________ .

3. The Lotus Temple is found In __________________

4. The ________________ is the most useful animal in the deserts.

5. The desert festival in _________________ is very popular.

2. State whether the following statements are True or False

1. The people in Bihar speak Punjabi . ___________

2. Baisakhi is the most important festival in West Bengal . ___________

3. Assam has huge deposits of coal . ___________

4. The Red Fort is in Delhi . ___________

5. Chandigarh is the capital of Punjab and Haryana. ___________

3. Multiple Choice Questions :

1. The Northern Plains does not include the river

a) The Ganga Basin b) The Brahmaputra Basin

c) The Satluj Basin d) The Narmada Basin

2. The Bhakra Nangal Dam has been built on the

a) Brahmaputra b) Ganga c) Yamuna d) Satluj

3. One of the distributaries of the Ganga is

a) Kosi b) Gomti c) Padma d) Gandak

4. Camels are not used to

a) carry loads b) plough fields c) pull carts d) make clothes

5. Define the following terms :

1. basin : _____________________________________________________________

2. sanctuary : _________________________________________________________

3. sand dunes : ________________________________________________________

4. oasis : _____________________________________________________________

1. The Bhakra Nangal Dam is built on the river _________________________.

2. The Red Fort is in _________________.

3. __________________________ is the capital of Haryana.

4.____________________________ is the fine soil brought by rivers from the hills.

5. The women of Rajasthan wear colourful _____________________________.

2. State whether the following statements are True or False :

1. Tourism is an important industry in the desert region. ________

2. A flat area with sandy soil and very little rain and vegetation is called a plain. ________

3. Sand pits are small hills of sand that keep shifting in the wind. ________

4. The Desert Festival is held at Pushkar every year. ________

5. Agriculture is the main industry in Punjab. ________

3. Multiple Choice Questions :

1. This plant cannot be grown in the deserts

a) rice b) wheat c) jowar d) bajra

1. To the north east of the Thar Desert is the

a) Satluj River Basin b) the Rann of Kachch c) the Aravali Range d) Ganga River Basin

2. The Kaziranga Wildlife Sanctuary is home to the famous

a) moga silkworm b) royal Bengal tiger c)one-horned rhino d)none of these

4. The Lotus Temple is in

a) Amritsar b) Delhi c) Tibet d) Gurgaon

3. Define the following terms :

1. alluvium : ____________

2. deserts : _______

3.nomads : _________

A. New words ( Write it twice):-
1. Metalled
2. Unmetalled
3. Shatabdi Express
4. Cargo Ships
5. Tanker ships
6. Kandla
7. Paradip
8. Speed post
9. Landline Phones
10. Internet
11. All India Radio
12. Stamped Envelope

B. Define terms:-
Perishable:- Something that gets spoiled quickly
App:- an application that can be downloaded onto a mobile phone to perform a specific function
Social networking site:- a website that enables its users to communicate or make friends with other users using that same website

C. Answer these questions:-

Q1. What are metalled roads made of?
Answer : Metalled roads are made of stone, cement and tar.

Q2. How are railways the lifeline of India?
Answer : Railways are the lifeline of country because it connect all parts of India.

Q3. What is the difference between a cargo ships and a passenger ships?
Answer : Cargo ships transporting goods and a passenger ships carry people.

Q4. What do people by from a post office?
Answer : People buy stamps, inland letters, postcards and stamped envelopes from post office.

Q5. List five means of communication.
Answer : Five means of communication are telephone, postal service, fax, radio and newspaper.