Class 4 EVS Chapter 2 Exploring Our Neighbourhood – Extra Questions with Answers

Class 4 EVS Chapter 2 encourages students to observe and map the places around them, comparing what a city neighbourhood looks like against a village one — the questions below follow that same thread.

Last Updated: September 23, 2026

Very Short Answer Questions

Q1. Name two places commonly found in a neighbourhood.
Ans: Answers vary; examples include a school, a park, a market, or a temple/mosque/church.

Q2. What is one way to record what you observe in your neighbourhood?
Ans: By drawing a simple map or writing notes about what you see.

Q3. Give one example of a natural feature that might be part of a neighbourhood.
Ans: A pond, a hill, or a group of trees.

Short Answer Questions

Q4. Describe two ways a city neighbourhood might differ from a village neighbourhood.
Ans: A city neighbourhood often has more buildings and traffic close together, while a village neighbourhood may have more open fields and houses spread further apart with fewer vehicles.

Q5. Why is it useful to know the important places in your own neighbourhood?
Ans: Knowing important places like the school, hospital, or market helps you find your way around and know where to go for different needs.

Higher-Order Thinking Question

Q6. If you were to draw a simple map of your neighbourhood, what three places would you definitely include, and why?
Ans: Answers vary; students might include their home, school, and a market or park, since these are the places they visit most often and would help someone find their way around.

Frequently Asked Questions

How would you make a simple map of the important places in your neighbourhood?
Mark familiar landmarks such as the school, market and park on a sheet of paper, then connect them with lines representing the roads that lead between them.

Why do neighbourhoods usually have shops, schools and hospitals located near each other?
These places are kept close together so residents can access daily necessities like food, education and healthcare quickly and conveniently.

Written by Satish

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