My Family - 2 Class 1 Worksheet EVS

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

• A nuclear family has just parents and their own children living under one roof.
• It does not include grandparents, uncles, aunts, or cousins.

2. We celebrate festivals like Diwali and Eid with our
a) friends
b) family
c) neighbours
d) teachers

Answer: b) family

• Festivals are special times when all family members come together to share joy.
• Families cook, decorate, and pray together to celebrate these occasions.

3. Who takes care of us when we are sick?
a) parents
b) shopkeeper
c) bird
d) gardener
Answer: a) parents

• Parents comfort us, give us medicine, and help us rest until we feel better.
• They make sure we eat healthy food and see a doctor if needed.

Fill in the Blanks

(Pick the correct word from the options in word box)
Word Box: Festival, Guidance, Room, Nuclear, Friends

(i) A family consisting of a pair of adults and their children is called a __________ family. 
Ans: Nuclear
A nuclear family has parents and their children living together in one house.

(ii) Family provides love, protection, and __________. 
Ans: Guidance
Family helps us learn what is right and wrong and teaches us good habits.

(iii) Members of the family celebrate every __________ together.
Ans: Festival
Festivals like Diwali, Christmas, and Eid are special times when families come together and celebrate.

(iv) Elder brothers or sisters help younger ones by keeping their __________ neat and clean. 
Ans: Room
Older siblings help younger ones by keeping their rooms tidy and clean.

(v) We share joy and sorrows with our __________.
Ans: Friends
Friends make us happy, play with us, and support us in difficult times.

TRUE or FALSE

(Write TRUE or FALSE for given statements)

(i) A nuclear family consists of three or more generations living together.
Ans: False
A nuclear family only has parents and their children, not grandparents or uncles and aunts.

(ii) Family provides love, but not protection and guidance.
Ans: False
Family keeps us safe and teaches us important things in life.

(iii) In a joint family, members live in separate homes.
Ans: False
In a joint family, many family members live together in the same house.

(iv) Families may follow different religions and cultures.
Ans: True
Some families celebrate different festivals and speak different languages, but all families are special.

(v) Parents do not take care of sick children.
Ans: False
Parents always take care of their children when they are sick and make them feel better.

Match the Following

Ans: 
1 - a (Joint Family - Large in size)
2 - b (Nuclear Family - Small in size)
3 - c (Loving and Caring - Takes care of sick children)
4 - d (Friends - Share joy and sorrows)
5 - e (Family - Celebrate festivals together)

Answer in One Sentence

(i) Why is family important in our lives?
Ans: Family is important in our lives because it provides love, protection, guidance, and a sense of belongingness.

(ii) What do grandparents typically do in a family?
Ans: Grandparents typically do gardening, go to the market, take children to the park, and tell bedtime stories to the kids.

(iii) What are some differences between families?
Ans: Families can be different in terms of religion, culture, food habits, language, and size.

(iv) How do friends show they care for each other?
Ans: Friends show they care for each other by sharing joy and sorrows, sharing ideas and things, and supporting each other.