Page 45 - Volt Elevate The World Around Us Book 4

Practice Sheet 1

A. Choose the correct option.

1. What is the free meal called that is served at a gurdwara?

(a) Bhandara (b) Langar (c) Mess (d) Pantry

2. When facing sunrise, which direction is directly to your left?
(a) East (b) South (c) North (d) West

3. Which is a modern means of communication?

(a) Telegram (b) Homing pigeon

(c) Telephone (d) Smoke signals
4. Which structure helps vehicles cross a river or railway?

(a) Subway (b) Tunnel (c) Flyover (d) Footpath

B. Write True or False.

1. Community meals are always paid for by the guests. _______________

2. A map shows locations using symbols and scales. _______________

3. Ancient people used letters for communication. _______________

4. Footpaths are meant for people, not vehicles. _______________

C. Choose the correct answer for each of the following pairs of statements.

(a) Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.
(b) Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.

(c) A is true but R is false.

(d) A is false but R is true.
1. Assertion (A): Tunnels help vehicles travel through hills.

Reason (R): Tunnels are built underground.
2. Assertion (A): Maps include a scale to show real-life distances.

Reason (R): Scales help measure actual distances using the map.

3. Assertion (A): A clean neighbourhood helps people stay healthy.
Reason (R): Clean surroundings reduce the spread of germs and diseases.

D. Answer the following questions.
1. What device do we use to see directions on a map or while travelling?

2. Explain one ancient and one modern mode of travel.

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