Reaching Grandmother’s House – Class 4 EVS NCERT Solutions
Explore the solutions for Chapter 8 – Reaching Grandmother’s House, Class 4 EVS NCERT. This chapter teaches us about different modes of transportation and the importance of journey planning. Students learn about reading time tables, understanding tickets, and appreciating various means of transport that connect different places.
Chapter Summary (English)
The chapter “Reaching Grandmother’s House” follows Omana’s journey from Ahmedabad to her grandmother’s (Ammumma’s) house in Kerala. The journey involves multiple modes of transportation – starting with a train journey to Kottayam, followed by auto-rickshaws to Valiyamma’s house, then a bus ride, and finally a ferry ride to reach Ammumma’s place on an island. The chapter beautifully illustrates how different modes of transport are interconnected and help us reach our destinations. It also teaches students about reading railway time tables and understanding ticket information.
अध्याय सारांश (Hindi)
अध्याय “दादी के घर पहुंचना” में ओमाना की अहमदाबाद से केरल में अपनी दादी (अम्मुम्मा) के घर तक की यात्रा का वर्णन है। यात्रा में कई प्रकार के परिवहन साधनों का उपयोग किया गया – कोट्टायम तक ट्रेन की यात्रा, वलियम्मा के घर तक ऑटो-रिक्शा, फिर बस की सवारी, और अंत में अम्मुम्मा के द्वीप स्थित घर तक पहुंचने के लिए फेरी की यात्रा। यह अध्याय बताता है कि कैसे विभिन्न परिवहन के साधन एक-दूसरे से जुड़े हुए हैं और हमें हमारी मंजिल तक पहुंचने में मदद करते हैं। यह छात्रों को रेलवे समय-सारणी पढ़ने और टिकट की जानकारी समझने के बारे में भी सिखाता है।
Word Meanings
| Sl | English Word | Hindi Meaning | English Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Luggage | सामान | Bags, suitcases and personal belongings carried while traveling |
| 2 | Ferry | नौका | A boat that carries passengers across water |
| 3 | Journey | यात्रा | An act of traveling from one place to another |
| 4 | Station | स्टेशन | A place where trains stop for passengers |
| 5 | Stiff | अकड़ा हुआ | Difficult to bend or move |
| 6 | Railing | रेलिंग | A barrier or guard rail at the edge |
| 7 | Rippling | लहराता | Moving in small waves |
| 8 | Fare | किराया | Money paid for a journey |
| 9 | Time-table | समय-सारणी | A schedule showing arrival and departure times |
| 10 | Route | मार्ग | A way or course taken to get from one place to another |
| 11 | Swift | तेज | Moving very fast |
| 12 | Berth | सीट | A sleeping place in a train |
| 13 | Departure | प्रस्थान | The action of leaving a place |
| 14 | Arrival | आगमन | The action of reaching a place |
| 15 | Distance | दूरी | The length of space between two points |
Exercise Solutions
1. Omana travelled by different kinds of transport after she got down from the train. Can you remember what these were?
After getting down from the train at Kottayam station, Omana traveled by:
- Two auto-rickshaws to reach Valiyamma’s house
- Bus to reach the waterside
- Ferry to cross the water and reach Ammumma’s place
2. On which vehicles have you travelled?
As a student, I have traveled on various vehicles including:
- School bus for daily commute to school
- Car with my parents for family trips
- Auto-rickshaw for short distance travel
- Train during vacation trips to visit relatives
- Metro train in the city
- Cycle for going to nearby places
3. Which ride did you enjoy the most? Why?
I enjoyed the train journey the most because:
- It allows me to see beautiful landscapes through the window
- I can move around in the train while traveling
- Meeting new co-passengers makes the journey interesting
- The rhythmic sound of the train is very soothing
- I can enjoy having snacks and meals while traveling
4. Omana left Ahmedabad on 16 May. How many hours did it take for her to reach Ammumma’s place?
Looking at the time table and story:
- Left Ahmedabad: May 16, 11:50
- Reached Kottayam: May 17, 23:50 (Next day night)
- Reached Ammumma’s place: May 18 evening
5. Have you ever been on a long journey? Where did you go?
Yes, I went on a long journey last summer vacation. I traveled from Delhi to Chennai by train to visit my grandparents. The journey was exciting as:
- It was a 34-hour train journey through different states
- I saw different landscapes, from plains to plateaus
- We passed through many big stations like Bhopal, Nagpur, and Vijayawada
- I got to taste different regional foods at various stations
- The journey helped me understand the diversity of our country
Ticket Related Questions
1. Name the different kinds of transport that you used during the journey.
During my journey to Chennai, I used the following modes of transport:
- Car to reach the railway station from home
- Train for the main journey from Delhi to Chennai
- Auto-rickshaw to reach my grandparents’ house from Chennai station
2. How long did your journey take?
My journey details were:
- Home to Delhi station by car: 1 hour
- Train journey from Delhi to Chennai: 34 hours
- Chennai station to grandparents’ house: 45 minutes
3. Omana’s Appa bought tickets for the train and the bus. Can you think of other means of transport for which we need to buy tickets?
Yes, we need to buy tickets for several modes of transport:
- Airplane tickets for air travel
- Metro train tickets for city travel
- Ferry tickets for water transport
- Ship tickets for sea travel
- Cable car tickets in hill stations
- State transport bus tickets
4. Sometimes we need to buy tickets to enter a place. Can you think of such places?
Yes, many places require entry tickets:
- Museums like National Museum, Science Museum
- Historical monuments like Taj Mahal, Red Fort
- Zoo and Wildlife sanctuaries
- Water parks and amusement parks
- Movie theaters and drama shows
- Exhibition centers and science fairs
Railway Ticket Information Questions
1. Find the following information from the ticket and circle them:
From the railway ticket shown in the book, I can identify:
- Train number: 9037
- Date of journey: 24-12-2006
- Berth and coach numbers: A1 21 LB, A1 23 SL, A1 22 UB
- Fare: Rs. 2578
- Distance: 643 km
2. Write what other information you can find out from the ticket.
Additional information from the ticket includes:
- PNR Number: 820-6449755
- Train name: Avadh Express
- Journey route: Bandra Terminus to Ratlam JN
- Number of passengers: 2 Adults, 1 Child
- Class of travel: Second class
- Boarding point: BOTS 24-12-2006
Time Table Questions
1. Circle the names of all the stations in the table that are mentioned in Omana’s diary.
The stations mentioned in Omana’s diary that appear in the time table are:
- Ahmedabad
- Kottayam
2. From which station did the train start?
The train started from Gandhidham station at 05:15.
3. How many minutes did the train stop at Ahmedabad station?
The train stopped at Ahmedabad station for 20 minutes:
- Arrival time: 11:30
- Departure time: 11:50
- Therefore, stop duration: 11:50 – 11:30 = 20 minutes
4. On which day of the journey did the train reach Madgaon?
According to the time table, the train reached Madgaon on Day 2 of the journey at 07:35.
5. Sunil and Ann got off at Kozhikode station. Omana got off at Kottayam station. How many hours does the train take to reach Kottayam from Kozhikode?
Time calculation:
- Kozhikode departure time: 17:50
- Kottayam arrival time: 23:50
- Time difference: 6 hours
6. What is the distance that the train travelled over the whole route?
The total distance covered by the train from Gandhidham to Nagarcoil is 2649 kilometers, as shown in the last row of the time table.
7. How many kilometres did Omana travel by train?
Omana traveled from Ahmedabad to Kottayam:
- Ahmedabad: 301 km (from start)
- Kottayam: 2418 km (from start)
- Distance traveled = 2418 – 301 = 2117 kilometers
8. Would you like to keep a diary? Take a notebook or a diary. Every day for a week, write about what you did. Also write your thoughts and feelings. Share your diary with your friends.
Yes, keeping a diary is a great idea because:
- It helps record our daily activities and memories
- We can express our thoughts and feelings freely
- It improves our writing skills
- Reading old diary entries helps us see how we’ve grown
- Sharing diary entries with friends helps build stronger friendships
- What I did throughout the day
- Special moments and experiences
- My thoughts and feelings
- Things I learned
- My goals and dreams
- Interesting conversations with family and friends
- New things I want to try
Additional Learning Points
Important Things We Learned from This Chapter:
- Different Modes of Transport: We learned about various ways people travel – trains, buses, auto-rickshaws, and ferries. Each mode of transport has its own importance in helping us reach our destination.
- Reading Time Tables: The chapter taught us how to read and understand railway time tables, including: – Arrival and departure times – Distance between stations – Journey duration calculations – Platform and train numbers
- Understanding Tickets: We learned to read important information on railway tickets like: – PNR numbers – Coach and berth numbers – Journey fare – Travel date and time
- Journey Planning: The chapter shows how different modes of transport can be combined to reach our final destination.
- Water Transport: We learned about ferries and how they help people cross water bodies to reach islands or places across rivers.
Life Skills Learned:
- Planning and organizing travel
- Reading and understanding schedules
- Managing time during journeys
- Adapting to different modes of transport
- Being patient during long journeys
- Keeping track of belongings while traveling