Class 4 EVS Chapter 9 Different Lands, Different Lives – Extra Questions with Answers

Homes and livelihoods change with geography, and Class 4 EVS Chapter 9 shows how sloped roofs suit heavy-rainfall regions while fishing sustains coastal communities — these questions explore why people live differently across different lands.

Last Updated: September 23, 2026

Very Short Answer Questions

Q1. Name one type of region mentioned where people live differently, such as due to climate.
Ans: Answers vary; example: desert, mountain, or coastal region.

Q2. What kind of homes might people build in heavy rainfall regions?
Ans: Homes with sloped roofs, to let water run off easily.

Q3. Name one livelihood common in coastal communities.
Ans: Fishing.

Short Answer Questions

Q4. Why do houses look different in different parts of the country?
Ans: Houses are built using locally available materials and designed to suit the local climate, so their appearance changes from region to region.

Q5. How does climate affect the kind of work people do in an area?
Ans: People often take up work suited to local resources — for example, mountain communities may grow crops suited to slopes, while desert communities may herd animals that need little water.

Higher-Order Thinking Question

Q6. Despite living very differently, what basic needs do people across different lands usually share?
Ans: Despite different surroundings and lifestyles, people everywhere generally share basic needs like food, shelter, family, and community.

Frequently Asked Questions

How would you compare the way people in a hot desert region live compared to those in a cold mountain region?
People in a desert region wear light, loose clothing and build homes with thick walls to stay cool, while people in a cold mountain region wear heavy woolen clothing and build homes with sloped roofs to handle snow.

Why do people living in different regions eat different types of food?
The food people eat often depends on what crops and animals are available locally, so climate and land shape their diet and lifestyle.

Written by Satish

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