Class 4 Environmental Studies Chapter 8: How Things are Made — practice questions with answers
Free practice for Class 4 Environmental Studies, Chapter 8: How Things are Made. Try the solved questions below, then take a free test with instant marking and explanations.
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Q1. According to Pihu's mother, what is paper made from?
- Trees
- Plastic
- Stones
- Sand
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Answer: A. Trees
Why: Paper is made from trees — drawing books, newspapers, napkins and chart paper.
Why: Paper is made from trees — drawing books, newspapers, napkins and chart paper.
Q2. If we recycle paper, we can save trees.
True or false?
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Answer: True
Why: Pihu saw this message in the newspaper; recycling means fewer trees are cut.
Why: Pihu saw this message in the newspaper; recycling means fewer trees are cut.
Q3. Why did the paper pot feel rough, unlike Pihu's drawing book?
- It was made of cloth
- It was made of stone
- It was made from recycled paper
- It was wet
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Answer: C. It was made from recycled paper
Why: Her mother explained the pot was made from recycled paper.
Why: Her mother explained the pot was made from recycled paper.
Q4. Which materials are needed to make recycled paper in the chapter's activity? Select all that apply.
- Water
- Old newspapers
- Cement
- Fenugreek (methi) seeds
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Answer: A. Water; B. Old newspapers; D. Fenugreek (methi) seeds
Why: The activity uses old newspapers, some fenugreek seeds and water.
Why: The activity uses old newspapers, some fenugreek seeds and water.
Q5. Why are fenugreek (methi) seeds added when making recycled paper?
- To colour it green
- To add a nice smell
- As a binding material
- To make it sweet
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Answer: C. As a binding material
Why: The fenugreek seeds are used as a binding material.
Why: The fenugreek seeds are used as a binding material.
Q6. How long are the torn newspaper pieces and fenugreek seeds left soaking in water?
- Five minutes
- Overnight
- One hour
- One month
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Answer: B. Overnight
Why: They are soaked and left overnight.
Why: They are soaked and left overnight.
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How many practice questions are there for Class 4 Environmental Studies Chapter 8: How Things are Made?
30 questions. A few are solved on this page; the free test shows the answer and explanation for every question after you submit.
Is this chapter from the NCERT book?
Yes — it follows the NCERT Class 4 Environmental Studies syllabus, used by CBSE and many state boards.