Safety and Environment
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Safety Rules and First Aid
SubtopicSafety Rules and First Aid under Safety and Environment for Grade 4 CBSE.
Preview questions (no answers)
- 1.
Which number is usually called for an ambulance in many parts of India?
A.100
B.101
C.102
D.104
- 2.
If someone is feeling faint, what should you do?
A.Make them stand up
B.Make them lie down with their head low
C.Crowd around them
D.Give them a heavy meal
- 3.
What does a yellow traffic light indicate to the drivers?
A.Stop immediately
B.Go fast
C.Slow down and prepare to stop
D.Keep honking
- 4.
What should we do if we spill some oil or soap on the floor?
A.Leave it for others to see
B.Wipe it immediately to prevent slipping
C.Wait for it to dry naturally
D.Cover it with a paper
- 5.
What should you do before applying a bandage to a small cut?
A.Blow on the wound to dry it
B.Ensure your hands and the wound area are clean
C.Apply some ink on the wound
D.Wait for two days
- 6.
Why should we not eat fruits or berries from wild plants in a park?
A.They might be sour
B.They might be poisonous and make us sick
C.They belong to the park owner
D.They are meant only for birds
- 7.
What is the correct way to cross a road if there are no traffic signals or zebra crossings?
A.Run across as fast as you can
B.Wait for a gap in traffic, look right, left, and right again, then cross
C.Follow a large vehicle closely while it is crossing
D.Wait for someone else to cross and then run after them
- 8.
Which of these is the correct way to treat a minor bruise (a 'blue-black' mark where the skin isn't broken)?
A.Apply a hot water bag to the area for an hour.
B.Apply an ice pack to reduce swelling and internal bleeding.
C.Massage the area vigorously to make the blood flow again.
D.Scratch the skin to let the blue blood out.
- 9.
Why is it dangerous to use a mobile phone while it is being charged?
A.The phone might get a virus from the charging cable.
B.The screen becomes too bright and can damage the eyes.
C.The battery can overheat significantly, increasing the risk of an explosion or fire.
D.The electricity from the charger makes the phone calls sound noisy.
- 10.
If you find someone lying unconscious on the floor, what is the first thing you should check for before doing anything else?
A.Check if they have any money in their pockets.
B.Check if they are wearing a watch.
C.Check if the person is breathing and if the area around them is safe.
D.Check if their shoes are tied properly.
Download the worksheet for Safety and Environment - Safety Rules and First Aid to practice offline. It includes additional chapter-level practice questions.
Waste Management and the 3Rs
SubtopicWaste Management and the 3Rs under Safety and Environment for Grade 4 CBSE.
Preview questions (no answers)
- 1.
Keeping our environment clean is the responsibility of:
A.Only the government
B.Only the sweepers
C.Every citizen
D.Only the teachers
- 2.
Which of these should be kept separate from food waste because it can be recycled?
A.Onion skins
B.Newspaper
C.Leftover dal
D.Spoiled milk
- 3.
If you carry a refillable water bottle to school, you are helping to:
A.Increase plastic waste
B.Reduce plastic waste
C.Pollute the water
D.Dirty the school
- 4.
What should we do with old medicines?
A.Eat them all
B.Throw them in the kitchen bin
C.Consult an adult and dispose of them safely
D.Mix them in the garden soil
- 5.
Using an old tire to make a garden swing is a creative example of:
A.Reducing
B.Reusing
C.Recycling
D.Refusing
- 6.
If a material is 'Biodegradable', it means it can be:
A.Melted to make new plastic
B.Broken down by microbes into simpler substances
C.Used to produce electricity in batteries
D.Stored in glass bottles forever
- 7.
Which of these is an example of 'Reducing' water waste?
A.Taking a long shower
B.Fixing a leaking tap immediately
C.Watering plants at noon when it's hot
D.Using a hose to wash the car
- 8.
Which of these is a 'Non-renewable' resource that is often wasted when we throw away plastic items?
A.Timber (Wood)
B.Petroleum (Crude Oil)
C.Solar Energy
D.Rainwater
- 9.
What is the main problem with 'Open Burning' of agricultural waste like stubble?
A.It makes the soil too wet for the next crop.
B.It releases huge amounts of smoke and fine particulate matter () causing severe air pollution.
C.It causes the clouds to turn green.
D.It creates too much oxygen in the atmosphere.
- 10.
Why is 'Aluminum' recycling considered one of the most successful recycling stories scientifically?
A.Aluminum is made from air, which is free.
B.Recycling aluminum saves about of the energy needed to make new aluminum from bauxite ore.
C.Aluminum can be turned into paper if recycled enough.
D.Recycled aluminum is much heavier than new aluminum.
Download the worksheet for Safety and Environment - Waste Management and the 3Rs to practice offline. It includes additional chapter-level practice questions.
Protecting Natural Resources
SubtopicProtecting Natural Resources under Safety and Environment for Grade 4 CBSE.
Preview questions (no answers)
- 1.
What happens when we throw plastic into the soil?
A.It turns into nutrients for plants
B.It stays there for hundreds of years and harms the soil
C.It helps the grass grow faster
D.It dissolves when it rains
- 2.
Which of these is a way to conserve electricity at home?
A.Leaving the TV on all day
B.Using LED bulbs
C.Keeping the fridge door open
D.Using an electric heater in summer
- 3.
Why should we avoid using firecrackers?
A.They cause air and noise pollution
B.They are too cheap
C.They produce too much oxygen
D.They help trees grow
- 4.
Which of these can cause breathing problems in humans?
A.Noise pollution
B.Air pollution
C.Water pollution
D.Light pollution
- 5.
What role do scavengers and decomposers play in the environment?
A.They produce a lot of waste and litter
B.They help in keeping the environment clean by breaking down dead matter
C.They use up all the oxygen in the air
D.They prevent plants from getting nutrients from the soil
- 6.
Why is it important to keep our surroundings clean and green?
A.To prevent the spread of diseases and live a healthy life
B.To make sure there is no space for animals to live
C.To increase the amount of dust in the air
D.To help insects like mosquitoes multiply
- 7.
Which of the following is a way to conserve paper?
A.Using a new page for every single word
B.Printing on both sides of a sheet of paper
C.Tearing pages from notebooks to make planes
D.Throwing away half-used notebooks
- 8.
If a community successfully practices 'Zero Waste' living, what is the most significant benefit to the environment?
A.They will have no more trash cans in their houses.
B.They drastically reduce the need for landfills and the extraction of new raw materials.
C.They will never have to clean their houses again.
D.The plants around them will grow to be giant.
- 9.
Why is 'Natural Gas' often considered 'cleaner' than coal, even though both are non-renewable?
A.It is made of water vapor.
B.It produces fewer harmful pollutants and less carbon dioxide when burned compared to coal.
C.It can be created in a kitchen.
D.It doesn't cost any money to extract.
- 10.
Which of these is an 'Invasive Species' and why can it be a threat to natural resources?
A.A local bird that eats worms.
B.A non-native plant that grows rapidly and chokes out local plants, destroying the natural balance.
C.A pet dog that lives in a house.
D.A tree that produces a lot of fruit for humans.
Download the worksheet for Safety and Environment - Protecting Natural Resources to practice offline. It includes additional chapter-level practice questions.