Nandita in Mumbai – Class 4 EVS NCERT Solutions

Explore the solutions for Nandita in Mumbai, Class 4 EVS NCERT. This chapter teaches us about the differences between life in big cities and villages, the challenges people face when moving to new places, and the importance of basic amenities like water, electricity, and proper housing. It also helps us understand the struggles of people living in different conditions and develops empathy towards others.

Chapter Summary (English)

The chapter “Nandita in Mumbai” tells the story of a young girl named Nandita who comes to Mumbai with her mother for medical treatment. They stay with her Mama (maternal uncle) in a small one-room house in a crowded area. The chapter highlights the differences between city and village life through Nandita’s experiences – from getting water at public taps to using common toilets, and adjusting to crowded buses. It also shows the contrast between life in her Mama’s modest house and the high-rise buildings where her Mami works. The story ends with a new worry as Mama receives notice to vacate their house for a hotel construction, highlighting the challenges faced by urban poor.

अध्याय सारांश (Hindi)

इस अध्याय में नंदिता नामक एक लड़की की कहानी है जो अपनी मां के इलाज के लिए मुंबई आती है। वे अपने मामा के एक कमरे के छोटे घर में रहते हैं। कहानी के माध्यम से शहर और गांव के जीवन में अंतर को दर्शाया गया है – सार्वजनिक नल से पानी भरना, सामूहिक शौचालय का उपयोग, और भीड़भाड़ वाली बसों में यात्रा करना। यह मामा के घर और ऊंची इमारतों के जीवन के बीच के अंतर को भी दिखाता है जहां नंदिता की मामी काम करती हैं। कहानी एक नई चिंता के साथ समाप्त होती है जब मामा को होटल निर्माण के लिए घर खाली करने का नोटिस मिलता है, जो शहरी गरीबों की चुनौतियों को उजागर करता है।

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Chapter Solutions

1. Why did Nandita have to bring her mother from the village to Mumbai?

Nandita had to bring her mother from the village to Mumbai for medical treatment. Her mother needed to be admitted to a hospital in Mumbai, suggesting that the required medical facilities were not available in their village. This shows how people sometimes have to travel to big cities for better healthcare facilities.

2. Nandita used to feel like vomiting when at first she had to use the toilet where Mama lived. Why?

Nandita felt like vomiting because the toilet conditions were very poor:

• It was a common toilet used by everyone in the street
• The toilet was always very dirty and smelled bad
• There was often no water available
• This was very different from her village where people used open spaces in different areas for men and women

3. In what ways did Nandita find her Mama’s house to be different from her house in the village?

Nandita found several differences between her Mama’s house and her village house:

• Both houses had one room, but her village house had separate spaces for cooking and bathing
• Her village house had a courtyard outside, while Mama’s house didn’t have any open space
• Mama’s house was in a crowded street with many huts lined up
• In Mama’s house, all activities like sitting, sleeping, cooking, and washing had to be done in the same room
• The surroundings were more congested compared to her village house

4. What differences did Nandita find between getting water from the public tap and in the village?

Nandita noticed these key differences in getting water:

• In Mumbai:
  • They had to wake up at 4 AM to get water from the public tap
  • There were many fights for water
  • If they were late, they couldn’t get water for the day
• In the Village:
  • They got water from a pond, which was a 20-minute walk
  • In summer, when the pond dried up, they walked for an hour to the river
  • There were no fights for water

5. Was there electricity at the place where Nandita’s Mama lived? Guess.

Yes, there was likely electricity at Mama’s place because:

• They lived in a developed area of Mumbai
• The chapter mentions other basic facilities
• Being in a city area, even slums usually have electricity connections
• No mention is made of difficulties related to lack of electricity

Let Us Talk

6. Do you know anyone who was admitted to a hospital?

Yes, my grandmother was admitted to the city hospital last year when she had a severe chest infection. It was a difficult time for our family as we had to arrange for someone to stay with her at the hospital constantly.

7. For how many days was he or she in the hospital?

She stayed in the hospital for 8 days. The doctors wanted to make sure she had fully recovered before sending her home. During this time, different family members took turns staying with her.

8. Did you visit the person in the hospital?

Yes, I visited my grandmother every evening after school. It was important to keep her spirits up, so I would tell her about my day and read stories to her. The hospital staff was very kind and allowed family visits during specified hours.

9. Who was looking after the patient at the hospital?

Multiple people were involved in looking after her:

• The doctors visited twice daily for check-ups
• Nurses provided regular care and gave medicines
• My mother and aunt took turns staying overnight
• Other family members helped during visiting hours

10. Have you ever seen a tall building? Where?

Yes, I have seen many tall buildings in our city. The tallest one I’ve seen is the new shopping mall that was built last year. It has 15 floors and looks impressive, especially at night when all its lights are on.

11. How many floors did the building have?

The shopping mall building I saw has 15 floors, including:

• Ground floor with shops
• Three floors of parking
• Food court on the fourth floor
• Multiple floors of retail shops
• Top floor with restaurants and gaming zone

12. How many floors did you climb?

I usually don’t climb the floors as the building has modern facilities:

• I use the elevator to reach different floors
• There are escalators connecting each floor
• Sometimes I use stairs for exercise, but only for 2-3 floors

Tell About Yourself

13. Draw a circle around the kind of house you live in. Is it like the house of – Nandita/Mama/Babloo/Any other kind

My house is different from all the examples given in the chapter. I live in a middle-class apartment building that has:

• Two bedrooms with attached bathrooms
• A separate kitchen and living room
• A small balcony
• Regular water and electricity supply

14. Where does the water come from in your house?

In our house, we get water from:

• Municipal water supply through taps
• An underground water tank for storage
• Overhead tank that supplies water to all flats
• Additional water purifier for drinking water

15. Is there an electricity connection in your house? How many hours in a day do you get electricity?

Yes, we have a proper electricity connection in our house. We get electricity for almost 24 hours a day, with occasional power cuts during monsoon season or for maintenance work. Our society also has a backup generator for emergencies.

16. Which is the nearest hospital in the area where you live?

The nearest hospital is City General Hospital, which is located about 2 kilometers from our house. It’s a well-equipped hospital with emergency services available 24/7 and good doctors for various treatments.

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Write in Your Notebook

17. Why does Mama have to change his house?

Mama has to change his house because:

• They received a notice to vacate the place
• A big hotel is going to be built there
• This is the third such notice in ten years
• They have been offered alternative housing in a far corner of the city

18. Have you ever moved from your house? If yes, why did you have to move?

Yes, my family moved from our old house two years ago because:

• My father got transferred to a new office location
• The new house was closer to my school
• We needed a bigger space as our family grew
• The new area had better facilities and amenities

19. Do people in your family have to go far for their work? Where do they go? How far do they have to go?

Yes, some family members travel quite far for work:

• Father travels 15 kilometers to his office using public transport
• Mother works at a school 5 kilometers away
• Elder sister goes to college which is 10 kilometers from home
• They use different modes of transport like buses, trains, and auto-rickshaws

Discuss

20. Is it right that Mama and others have to move because a hotel is going to be built there?

No, it is not right that Mama and others have to move for a hotel construction because:

• They have been living there for many years
• The new place offered doesn’t have basic facilities like water and electricity
• It will affect their jobs and daily lives severely
• Moving to a far location will increase their travel time and expenses
• Children’s education and healthcare access might get affected

21. Who will benefit from this?

The following groups will likely benefit from the hotel construction:

• Hotel owners and developers who will make profits
• Wealthy tourists who will get a new place to stay
• Business people who will get new opportunities
• Local authorities who might get increased revenue

22. Who will face difficulties?

Several groups will face difficulties:

• Mama’s family and other residents who have to relocate
• Children who might have to change their schools
• Working people like Mami who might lose their nearby work
• Elderly and sick people who need access to nearby facilities
• Small local businesses and vendors in that area

23. Do you know of any people who have faced problems similar to Nandita’s Mama?

Yes, in our city too, many families faced similar situations:

• Some families had to move when a shopping mall was built
• Many people were relocated when roads were widened
• Some communities had to shift due to metro construction
• The relocated families faced problems with basic amenities and transportation

Compare and Contrast

24. What were the differences between the houses where Mama lived and the houses in the high-rise buildings?

25. When Nandita first came to Mumbai, what were the things that she was afraid to do?

When Nandita first came to Mumbai, she was afraid of several things:

• Getting into crowded buses
• Using the lift in tall buildings
• Looking down from high buildings
• Using the common toilet facility
• Managing in the crowded streets and station

Activity

26. Draw a picture of house of your choice and colour it.

For this activity, you should:

• Use a clean sheet of paper in your notebook
• Draw a house of your choice – it could be your dream house
• Include details like windows, doors, garden, etc.
• Color it neatly using bright colors
• Label different parts of the house
• Add surroundings like trees, pathway, etc.