Class 4 EVS Chapter 1 Living Together – Extra Questions with Answers

Class 4 EVS Chapter 1 looks at how families and communities support one another, from the roles people play at home to how neighbours help each other — these questions explore both ideas.

Last Updated: September 23, 2026

Very Short Answer Questions

Q1. Name two people who might be part of your family.
Ans: Answers vary; examples include mother, father, siblings, grandparents.

Q2. What is one job people in a community might do to help others?
Ans: Answers vary; examples include a doctor treating patients, a teacher educating children, or a farmer growing food.

Q3. Give one example of a joint family member other than parents and siblings.
Ans: Grandparents, uncles, or aunts.

Short Answer Questions

Q4. How do neighbours help each other in a community?
Ans: Neighbours may help by lending things in an emergency, looking out for each other’s homes, celebrating festivals together, and supporting one another in difficult times.

Q5. What is one difference between how a small family and a large joint family might share daily chores?
Ans: In a small family, the few members share all chores among themselves; in a large joint family, chores can be divided among many more people, so each person may do less.

Higher-Order Thinking Question

Q6. Why might living in a community be helpful during a difficult time, like an illness in the family?
Ans: During difficult times, community members can share responsibilities like bringing food, helping with errands, or offering emotional support, making a hard situation easier to manage than facing it completely alone.

Frequently Asked Questions

How would you describe the different ways people help each other in a neighborhood?
People in a neighborhood help each other by sharing resources, looking out for one another, and working together on common spaces like parks and streets.

Why is it important for people from different backgrounds to live and work together peacefully?
Living together peacefully allows a community to share ideas, support one another during difficulties, and build a stronger, more caring neighborhood for everyone.

Written by Satish

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