NCERT Class 4 Environmental Studies Chapter 9 Changing Families

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Changing Families

Chapter: 9

LOOK AT THE PICTURES AND WRITE

1. Who were the members of Nimmi’s family before the arrival of her baby sister?

Ans: Nimmi’s family had five members before the arrival of her baby sister. They were Nimmi, her mother, father, grandmother and uncle.

2. How many members are there in Nimmi’s family now?

Ans: Nimmi’s family now consists of six individuals.

LET US TALK

1. How do you think the lives of Nimmi’s family members have changed after the arrival of the new baby? For example –

(a) How will Nimmi spend her day now?

Ans: Nimmi will spend more time helping her mother by bringing things for the baby, such as clothes, toys, and milk. She may also help in small household chores and enjoy playing with the baby.

(b) What new work will her mother do now? 

Ans: Nimmi’s mother will be busy taking care of the newborn, feeding, bathing, and changing the baby’s clothes. She will have to stay awake at night to comfort the baby and ensure its well-being.

(c) There will be a change in the daily work of Nimmi’s father, grandmother and uncle with the arrival of the new baby. Can you tell how?

Ans: Father: He may take on extra responsibilities like buying groceries, medicines, and baby essentials. He might also help with household chores to support Nimmi’s mother.

Grandmother: She will assist in taking care of the baby, guiding Nimmi’s mother, and managing household activities. She may also soothe and play with the baby.

Uncle: If he lives with them, he may help in running errands, supporting the family, and managing visitors who come to see the baby.

2. Has a small brother or sister been born in your home or in any house in your neighbourhood?

Ans: Yes, in my relative house.

(a) How does it feel to have a new baby at home?

Ans: It feels very exciting and joyful to have a new baby at home. The baby’s cute expressions and little movements bring a lot of happiness. 

(b) How have things changed at home with the new baby?

Ans: With the arrival of the baby, everyone’s routine has changed. The elders are busy taking care of the baby. Family members have to be more careful to keep the house clean and quiet so that the baby can sleep peacefully. 

5. Find out all about the youngest child in your home or in the home of a relative. Then write–

(a) When was the baby born?

Ans: 10/01/2016

(b) Is the baby a boy or a girl?

Ans: Girl.

(c) How are you related to him or her?

Ans: She is my sister.

(d) Where was the baby born?

Ans: In the hospital.

(e) Who does the baby look like?

Ans: She looks like me.

(f) What is the colour of his or her hair?

Ans: Black.

(g) What is the colour of his or her eyes?

Ans: Brown.

(h) Does the baby have any teeth?

Ans: No.

(i) What do we feed the baby with?

Ans: Mother’s milk and Soft food.

(j) What is the baby’s length?

Ans: 45.75 Centimeters.

(k) How many hours a day does the baby sleep?

Ans: 7 to 8 hours.

(l) What different sounds does the baby make?

Ans: The baby makes sounds like cooing, crying, laughing, babbling.

(m) Who does the baby stay with most of the time?

Ans: Maa, Papa.

(n) Stick a photograph of the baby or draw a picture in your notebook. 

Ans: Students do it yourself.

NEW PLACE

1. What will change in Tsering’s family after his father’s transfer? For example –

(a) Who from Tsering’s family will live with his father at the new place? Which school will Tsering go to now? Will he have new friends?

Ans: Tsering and his family may move with his father, or some members might stay behind. Tsering will join a new school and make new friends.

(b) Has anybody in your family moved to a new place because of work?

Ans: Yes, some members of my family have moved to a new place for work.

(c) What do you feel about this change?

Ans: This change can be exciting but also difficult. It brings new opportunities but also means leaving behind familiar places and friends. 

2. Is there anyone in your class or school who has come to your school from another place? If so, talk to him or her.

Ans: Yes, one boy in my class shifted from another city one month ago.

(a) Where has she or he come from?

Ans: He came from Delhi.

(b) What was his or her old school like?

Ans: His old school was good and he had a lot of friends.

(c) What does he or she find different here?

Ans: He finds everything new here. New people, new friends, etc. Make him feel excited.

(d) Does he or she like the change?

Ans: Yes, he likes the change.

LET US TALK

1.  Do you think that there will be any change in Nazli’s family after this wedding? What will change?

Ans: Yes, there might be changes in daily routines and household roles. There could be new bonds forming with in-laws, and responsibilities might be redistributed.

(a) Do you think there will be changes in the home from where the new bride has come? What kind of changes?

Ans: Yes, the home where the new bride has arrived will undergo alterations. Her parents are going to miss her. They may feel emotional, and daily routines in the household may be different without her.

(b) Talk to your mother and aunts in the family. Ask them about where they lived before they got married.

Ans: They lived with their parents and grandparents.

(c) Who were the members in their families then? 

Ans: Students do it yourself.

(d) Has anybody in your family been married recently? Who?

Ans: Yes, my cousin’s brother.

2. Talk to your classmates and write all about what happens during weddings in their families.

(a) What kind of special food is cooked?

Ans: During weddings, a variety of delicious dishes are prepared. These include traditional sweets like laddoos, jalebi, or kheer. Other popular foods include biryani, pulao, curries, paneer dishes, and different types of bread like naan or puri. In some families, special desserts like cake or halwa are also served.

(b) What special clothes do the bride and bridegroom wear?

Ans: The bride usually wears a beautiful saree, lehenga, or gown, depending on the tradition of the family. She also wears jewelry and applies henna (mehendi) on her hands. The bridegroom wears a sherwani, suit, or traditional attire with a turban in some cultures.

(c) What kinds of songs and dances are performed at weddings?

Ans: Weddings are filled with music and dance. Traditional wedding songs, folk music, and Bollywood songs are played. 

3. We saw changes taking place in the families of Nimmi, Tsering and Nazli because of different reasons.

Write down the reasons for these changes

(a) In Nimmi’s family –

Ans: Tsering’s family changed because a newborn baby joined the family.

(b) In Tsering’s family –

Ans: Tsering’s family changed because some family members moved to different cities for jobs and education.

(c) In Nazli’s family –

Ans: Nazli’s family changed because Her elder cousin’s brother is getting married.

4. There can be many reasons for changes in families. Can you think of some more reasons? 

Ans: (a) Marriage: New members join the family.

(b) Birth of a child: The family grows.

(c) Death of a family member: The family structure changes.

(d) Job relocation: Members move to different places for work.

(e) Education: Children move away for studies.

5. Talk to three old people-one from your family, one from your friend’s family and one from a family in your neighbourhood. Ask them these questions and fill in the table.

Question	Your family	Friend’s family	Neighbour’s family
Since how many years has your family been staying here?
Where did your family live before coming here?
How many members are there in your family today?
How many members were there in your family 10 years ago?
What were the reasons for the changes in your family in the last 10 years?
How do you feel about all these changes?
What problems do you face with changes in technology?

Ans: 

Question	Your family	Friend’s family	Neighbour’s family
Since how many years has your family been staying here?	25 years	15 years	A nearby town
Where did your family live before coming here?	In village	Another city	A nearby town
How many members are there in your family today?	7 members	6 members	8 members
How many members were there in your family 10 years ago?	8 members	7 members	10 members
What were the reasons for the changes in your family in the last 10 years?	Some members moved for work.	A family member got married and moved out.	Children grew up and moved for jobs, and a new baby was born.
How do you feel about all these changes?	Sad about those who moved, but happy for the new opportunity they got.	Miss the old days but I’m happy with the present.	Change is difficult, but it is part of life.
What problems do you face with changes in technology?	Struggle with smartphones and online payments.	Difficulties using social media and digital banking.	Trouble using modern gadgets and remembering passwords.

MY FAMILY – YESTERDAY, TODAY, TOMORROW

1. You had also drawn a family tree of your own family. Let us again draw the family tree of last year in your notebook.

Ans: Students, do yourself.

2. Ask your grandmother or grandfather how many members were there in their family when they were your age? Then draw a family tree in your notebook of their family when they were young.

Ans: Students do it yourself. 

3. Can you see yourself, your brother or your sister, your mother or your father, anywhere in this family tree?

Ans: Yes! In a family tree, you can see yourself, your siblings (brother or sister), your parents (mother and father), and other relatives like grandparents, uncles, aunts, and cousins.

4. Now draw a family tree of your present family in your notebook.

Ans: Students, do yourself.

GOING BACK TO SCHOOL

1. Which class do you want to study?

Ans: I want to study class 1.

2. Upto which class have your parents studied?

Ans: Both got Master’s degrees.

3. Till which class did your grandmother get a chance to study? 

Ans: Class 10th.

4. At what age did your grandmother get married?

Ans: At the age of 18.

5. Have you heard of a Law that talks about the ages before which girls and boys must not get married?

Ans: Yes, in India, there is a law that sets the minimum legal age for marriage.

FIND OUT AND WRITE

1. Are there any such children in your neighbourhood who had to drop out of school? Do they want to go back to school?

Ans: Yes, because of the financial problem.

Yes After one year.

2. What are they doing these days?

Ans: Busy in study, and working.

3. Has anybody in your family got married recently? Who?

Ans: Yes, My brother.

4. What was the age of the bride and the groom? 

Ans: Bride: 21 years.

Groom: 23 years.

5. What kind of dresses did they wear? 

(a) Bride _________________.

Ans: Traditional cloth, Saree.

(b) Groom ________________.

Ans: Dhoti and kurta. 

6. What kind of dishes were there? Name them.

Ans: (a) Gulab Jamun.

(b) Masala Dosa.

(c) Pani Puri.

(d) Samosa.

(e) Palak Paneer.  

(f) Biryani.  

(g) Dal Makhani.