NCERT Class 4 Environmental Studies Looking Around(EVS): Chapter 15 — From Market to Home
This chapter, 'Day and Night,' introduces students to the early morning routines of a family involved in selling vegetables. The protagonist, Vaishali, describes how her family wakes up at 3 AM to help her father, a vegetable seller. They prepare for the day by sorting previous day's vegetables and getting ready for fresh produce from the mandi. The chapter highlights the hard work and early hours involved in this profession, contrasting it with the sleep of most people. It also touches upon the process of receiving and sorting fresh vegetables at home, which transforms into a small market. The text emphasizes the importance of speed in sorting to reach the bazaar early. It encourages students to think about early rising in their own families and the reasons behind it, fostering an understanding of different lifestyles and work ethics.
Quick info
| Board | CBSE / NCERT |
|---|---|
| Class | Class 4 |
| Subject | Environmental Studies |
| Book | Looking Around(EVS) |
| Chapter | Chapter 15 — From Market to Home |
| Language | English |
| PDF type | NCERT Textbook |
| Session | CBSE 2026 |
| Reading time | 2 minutes |
| Word count | 283 |
Learning outcomes
- Understand the concept of working early in the morning.
- Recognize the different tasks involved in selling vegetables.
- Appreciate the hard work of people in various professions.
- Develop an understanding of time and daily routines.
Vocabulary
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| vegetable-seller | A person whose job is to sell vegetables. |
| mandi | A wholesale market, especially for agricultural produce. |
| gunny bags | Bags made of coarse cloth, typically used for storing or carrying goods like vegetables. |
| tempo | A small commercial vehicle used for transporting goods. |
| brinjals | An oval, purple vegetable, also known as eggplant. |
| okra | A green, ribbed vegetable, also known as lady's finger or bhindi. |
| bazaar | A market. |
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Practice questions
- At what time does Vaishali's family start their work? Answer: Vaishali's family starts their work at 3 o'clock in the morning.
- Who helps Vaishali's father with his work? Answer: Vaishali, her mother, brother, and Chhotu help her father with his work.
- What is a 'mandi'? Answer: A mandi is a wholesale market where fresh vegetables are brought.
- What does Vaishali's house look like when Babuji returns from the mandi? Answer: Vaishali's house looks like a small vegetable market with many fresh vegetables all around.
Frequently asked questions
What is the main theme of NCERT Class 4 EVS Chapter 15?
The chapter focuses on the early morning routines and hard work of a family involved in selling vegetables.
Why does Vaishali's family wake up so early?
They wake up at 3 AM to prepare for the day's work of selling vegetables, which involves sorting old and new produce and getting ready for the mandi.
What is the role of the 'mandi' in this chapter?
The mandi is the wholesale market where Vaishali's father and others go early in the morning to buy fresh vegetables for selling.
What activities happen after the fresh vegetables arrive?
After fresh vegetables arrive, the family helps in sorting them quickly to prepare for selling them in the bazaar.
What does the chapter teach about different jobs?
It teaches students about the diverse nature of work and the dedication required, highlighting that many jobs start very early when others are asleep.
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NCERT Class 4 Environmental Studies — Looking Around(EVS) — Chapter 15 — From Market to Home. Verified by NCERT Help Editorial Team. Reviewed on 29 Jul 2026. Last updated 10 Aug 2026.