Class 4 · Environmental Studies · 10 Aug 2026

Max marks: 40
Grade Class 4 · Environmental Studies · 20 questions
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Q.1 MCQ [5 marks]
(a)
Which of these is a healthy habit that helps stop the spread of germs that cause common illnesses?
[1 mark]
(a)  Washing hands with soap before eating
(b)  Sharing a dirty handkerchief with friends
(c)  Rubbing eyes with unwashed fingers
(d)  Sneezing without covering your mouth
(b)
Why is muddy water that looks clear after standing still still not safe to drink directly?
[2 marks]
(a)  It is too cold
(b)  It may still contain tiny invisible germs that cause sickness
(c)  It has lost all its taste
(d)  It is too heavy for the stomach
(c)
Spot the odd one out for keeping water safe:
[2 marks]
(a)  Using a covered pot
(b)  Cleaning the storage tank regularly
(c)  Drinking from a public pond
(d)  Filtering water through a clean cloth
Q.2 Match the Pairs [7 marks]
(a)
Match the illness to its simple household remedy.
[3 marks]
Column AColumn B
1. Headache a. Rest in a dark room
2. Cuts and scrapes b. Wash and apply antiseptic
3. Toothache c. Clove oil
Answer
(b)
Match each common illness sign on the left with the correct description on the right.
[2 marks]
Column AColumn B
1. Runny nose a. Watery fluid coming from the nose during a cold
2. Cough b. A sharp sound made when clearing the throat
3. Stomach ache c. Pain or discomfort in the belly area
4. Fever d. Higher body temperature than usual
Answer
(c)
Match the minor injury to its correct first aid step.
[2 marks]
Column AColumn B
1. Burned finger a. Wash with cold running water
2. Bleeding nose b. Keep head slightly forward
3. Dirty scrape c. Wash with soap and water
4. Small splinter d. Remove gently with clean tweezers
Answer
Q.3 Fill in the Blanks [4 marks]
(a)
To kill germs in drinking water, we must _____ it properly before drinking.
[1 mark]
(b)
When Aarav has a mild fever and feels warm, his mother places a cool, damp cloth on his _____ to help him feel better.
[1 mark]
(c)
To clean a small wound on your knee after falling while playing, first wash it with clean water and then apply an _____ to keep it safe from _____.
[2 marks]
Q.4 One Sentence [5 marks]
(a)
Name one common home remedy used in India when someone has a stomach ache after eating too much oily food.
[1 mark]
(b)
Why should we wash our hands before giving first aid to a friend?
[2 marks]
(c)
Why is it not enough to just strain muddy water through a piece of cloth?
[2 marks]
Q.5 Short Answer [5 marks]
(a)
Rohan has a mild cold and a runny nose. Name two simple things he can do at home to feel better.
[2 marks]
(b)
Spot the odd one out from this list: muddy puddle water, fresh fruit, home-cooked dal, clean boiled water. Explain why it is the odd one.
[3 marks]
6.
Describe two ways your family ensures the water you drink at home is clean.
[3 marks]
Q.7 Word Problem [4 marks]
(a)
Auntie Priya wants to clean muddy river water for drinking in her village in Rajasthan. She first lets the mud settle, then passes the water through a clean cotton cloth, and finally boils it. In what order should she do these steps?
[2 marks]
(b)
A packet of ginger costs ₹10 and a small jar of honey costs ₹40. If you have ₹50, can you buy both to make a cough syrup? Explain.
[2 marks]
Q.8 Diagram Labeling [7 marks]
(a)
Reference — Diagram: First aid actions for a small burn
ABCD
Imagine a drawing of a child's hand showing four burn treatment steps: Part A is pouring cold running water, Part B is applying thick butter, Part C is covering loosely with a clean cloth, Part D is popping a blister with a pin. Which labeled part shows the WRONG first aid action?
[2 marks]
Label the following: 1 2 3 4
(b)
Reference — Diagram: First aid box items
ABC
Imagine a first aid box drawing. Part A is the bottle with liquid to clean germs. Part B is the soft white roll. Part C is the small square cloth with sticky edges. Labels: [Antiseptic lotion, Cotton, Bandage]
[3 marks]
Label the following: 1 2 3
(c)
Reference — Diagram: Common medicinal plant parts
ABCDNone of the above
Imagine a picture of a plant. A is the leaf often used for coughs. B is the flower. C is the root of a ginger plant. Labels: A: Tulsi Leaf, B: Flower, C: Ginger Root. Which label correctly shows the leaf used for medicine?
[2 marks]
Label the following: 1 2 3 4