Class 4 EVS Chapter 8 How Things are Made – Extra Questions with Answers

Chapter 8, How Things are Made, explores raw materials and the difference between handmade and machine-made everyday objects. These extra questions revisit that difference.

Last Updated: September 23, 2026

Practice Questions

Q1. Name one raw material used to make cloth, and one used to make a pot.
Cotton is used for cloth; clay is used for pots.

Q2. Is a handmade product usually made using machines or human skill?
Human skill, often with simple tools.

Q3. Give two differences between handmade and machine-made products.
Handmade products take more time and each piece is slightly different, while machine-made products are produced quickly in large numbers with identical pieces.

Q4. Briefly describe how a clay pot is made.
A potter shapes wet clay on a wheel into a pot, lets it dry, then bakes it in a kiln to make it hard and durable.

Q5. Why might a machine-made product be cheaper than a similar handmade product?
Machines can produce many identical items quickly with less labour per piece, lowering the cost, while handmade products need more time and individual skill.

Why These Help

Tracing everyday objects back to their raw materials and the process that shapes them builds an appreciation for both traditional craftsmanship and modern manufacturing.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Does handmade always mean better quality than machine-made?
Not necessarily — handmade products often carry unique craftsmanship, but machine-made products can be more precise and consistent; each has its own strengths depending on what is needed.

See the Chapter 8 Solutions and Revision Notes for the full walkthrough.

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