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Q1: _______ eat mangoes and help plants by dispersing seeds.

Ans: Monkeys
Monkeys eat mangoes and help plants by dispersing seeds.

Q2: From plants, we get _______ that are used to make medicines.

Ans: Herbs
From plants, we get herbs that are used to make medicines.

Q3: Animals help make the soil _______ by enriching it through their waste.

Ans: Fertile
Animals help make the soil fertile by enriching it through their waste.

Q4: Plants provide us with _______ for building houses.

Ans: Wood
Plants provide us with wood for building houses.

Q5: _______ provides us with both food and shelter.

Ans: Nature
Nature provides us with both food and shelter. 

True or False

Q1: Plants help animals by providing food and shelter.

Ans: True
Plants help animals by providing food and shelter.

Q2: Humans do not need to care for animals and plants.

Ans: False
Humans need to care for both animals and plants.

Q3: Seeds can grow into new plants without the help of animals.

Ans: False
Animals help plants by dispersing seeds, allowing new plants to grow.

Q4: Plants only give us fruits and vegetables.

Ans: False
Plants provide us with fruits, vegetables, medicines, fibres, and wood.

Q5: Talking to plants can make you feel better.

Ans: True
Talking to plants can make you feel better and calm. 

One-Word Answer Type Questions

Q1: Which material do plants give us for making clothes?

Ans: Fibre

Q2: What do animals make the soil through their waste?

Ans: Fertile

Q3: What do cows, buffaloes, and goats provide us with?

Ans: Milk

Q4: What helps new plants grow after animals eat fruits?

Ans: Seeds

Q5: Who did Shambhu learn important lessons from in the story?

Ans: Father

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

Q1: What do humans get from plants besides food?

(a) Fibre
(b) Medicine
(c) Wood
(d) All of the above

Ans: (d) All of the above
Humans get fibre, medicine, and wood from plants.

Q2: Which of the following animals helps plants by dispersing seeds?

(a) Birds
(b) Monkeys
(c) Frogs
(d) Ants

Ans: (b) Monkeys
Monkeys help plants by dispersing seeds.

Q3: What do animals do that helps plants grow?

(a) Eat leaves
(b) Disperse seeds
(c) Build nests
(d) Rest in trees

Ans: (b) Disperse seeds
Animals disperse seeds, helping plants grow.

Q4: Which of these helps improve the fertility of the soil?

(a) Fruits
(b) Seeds
(c) Animal waste
(d) Bark

Ans: (c) Animal waste
Animal waste helps improve soil fertility.

Q5: Who taught Shambhu about the relationship between plants and animals?

(a) His teacher
(b) His friend
(c) His father
(d) His mother

Ans: (c) His father
Shambhu’s father taught him about the relationship between plants and animals. 

Match the Following

Ans:
Animals like monkeys – help plants by spreading mango’s seeds
Plants provide us – fruits, vegetables, medicine, fiber for clothes, and wood for shelter
The story of Valparai – is a real-life example of harmony
Observing and caring for animals – encourages empathy and responsibility
Living in harmony – is crucial for a balanced ecosystem

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

Q1: Which of the following animals use tree hollows for nesting?

(a) Ants
(b) Barbets
(c) Frogs
(d) Caterpillars

Ans: (b) Barbets

Q2: What do caterpillars feed on?

(a) Bark
(b) Leaves
(c) Nectar
(d) Twigs

Ans: (b) Leaves

Q3: Which of these insects builds nests using leaves?

(a) Butterflies
(b) Ants
(c) Moths
(d) Woodpeckers

Ans: (b) Ants

Q4: What helps improve the soil by breaking down organic matter?

(a) Frogs
(b) Birds
(c) Earthworms
(d) Monkeys

Ans: (c) Earthworms

Q5: Which animal feeds on grass and helps maintain grasslands?

(a) Elephants
(b) Monkeys
(c) Camels
(d) Frogs

Ans: (a) Elephants

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Q1: _______ use twigs from plants to build their nests.

Ans: Squirrels

Squirrels use twigs from plants to build their nests.

Q2: _______ help in breaking down organic matter in the soil.

Ans: Earthworms

Earthworms help in breaking down organic matter in the soil.

Q3: _______ stitch leaves together to build nests.

Ans: Tailorbirds

Tailorbirds stitch leaves together to build nests.

Q4: _______ rely on the branches of trees for resting and shelter.

Ans: Bats

Bats rely on the branches of trees for resting and shelter.

Q5: _______ feed on leaves for energy before becoming butterflies.

Ans: Caterpillars

Caterpillars feed on leaves for energy before becoming butterflies. 

Match the Following

Ans:
Ants – Building nests using leaves
Camels – Eat leaves of plants
Sunbirds – Drink nectar from flowers
Owls – Use hollows in trees to bring up young ones
Monkeys – Love eating fruits of plants

One-Word Answer Type Questions

Q1: Which insect builds nests using leaves?

Ans: Ants

Q2: Name an animal that rests on tree branches for shelter.

Ans: Leopard

Q3: What do butterflies drink from flowers?

Ans: Nectar

Q4: Which small insect helps improve soil health by breaking down organic matter?

Ans: Earthworm

Q5: What do camels eat from plants?

Ans: Leaves 

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Q1: _______ are the largest plants with thick trunks and many branches.

Ans: Trees
Trees are the largest plants with thick trunks and many branches.

Q2: Shrubs have many _______ stems that grow close to the ground.

Ans: Woody
Shrubs have many woody stems that grow close to the ground.

Q3: Herbs have _______ stems that do not become woody.

Ans: Soft
Herbs have soft stems that do not become woody.

Q4: Grasses have long, thin _______ and hollow stems.

Ans: Leaves
Grasses have long, thin leaves and hollow stems.

Q5: Climbers grow by _______ on other plants or structures for support.

Ans: Climbing
Climbers grow by climbing on other plants or structures for support. 

True or False

Q1: Trees have a single main trunk that is woody.

Ans: True
Trees have a single main trunk that is woody.

Q2: Herbs have thick, woody stems like shrubs.

Ans: False
Herbs have soft, green stems that do not become woody.

Q3: Climbers and creepers both have thick, hard stems.

Ans: False
Climbers and creepers have thin and flexible stems.

Q4: Leaves of different plants can have different smells.

Ans: True
Leaves of different plants have unique smells.

Q5: The pumpkin plant is an example of a climber.

Ans: False
The pumpkin plant is an example of a creeper. 

One-Word Answer Type Questions

Q1: What part of the plant helps absorb water and nutrients from the soil?

Ans: Roots

Q2: Which part of the plant is responsible for producing food?

Ans: Leaves

Q3: Name a plant that grows by creeping along the ground.

Ans: Pumpkin

Q4: What is the hard outer covering of a tree trunk called?

Ans: Bark

Q5: Which plant part contains seeds and helps in their dispersal?

Ans: Fruits 

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

Q1: Which of the following plants has soft, green stems?

(a) Trees
(b) Shrubs
(c) Herbs
(d) Creepers

Ans: (c) Herbs
Herbs have soft, green stems that do not become woody.

Q2: What are climbers known for?

(a) Spreading on the ground
(b) Climbing on other plants or supports
(c) Growing straight and tall
(d) Having deep roots

Ans: (b) Climbing on other plants or supports
Climbers grow by attaching themselves to other plants or structures for support.

Q3: Which of these is an example of a shrub?

(a) Mango tree
(b) Tulsi plant
(c) Grass
(d) Pumpkin

Ans: (b) Tulsi plant
The tulsi plant is a shrub with multiple woody stems.

Q4: What kind of stems do creepers have?

(a) Thick and strong
(b) Thin and flexible
(c) Soft and green
(d) Hollow

Ans: (b) Thin and flexible
Creepers have thin and flexible stems that spread along the ground.

Q5: Which plant part performs photosynthesis?

(a) Roots
(b) Stems
(c) Leaves
(d) Flowers

Ans: (c) Leaves
Leaves perform photosynthesis to produce food for the plant. 

Match the Following

Ans:
Shrubs: Medium-sized plants with several woody stems and branches growing close to the ground
Herbs: Smaller plants with soft stems that do not become woody
Climbers: Plants that grow by climbing on other plants for support
Creepers: Plants that grow by creeping along the ground
Grasses: Plants with long, thin and flat leaves

Fill in the Blanks

Q1: Rishi is traveling to the __________ with his parents.

Ans: Himalayas
Rishi is traveling to the Himalayas with his parents.

Q2: Rishi’s Mama and Mami live in a __________ near the mountains.

Ans: village
Rishi’s Mama and Mami live in a small village near the mountains.

Q3: Rishi’s family traveled by __________ to reach their destination.

Ans: bus
Rishi’s family traveled by bus to visit his Mama’s village.

Q4: The children had a Kashmiri dish called __________ with hot rice.

Ans: haakh
The children had a Kashmiri dish called haakh with hot rice for lunch.

Q5: In Rishi’s neighborhood, they place __________ and buransh flowers at the doorsteps during the spring festival.

Ans: mustard
Rishi shared that they place mustard and buransh flowers at the doorsteps during the spring festival. 

True or False

Q1: Rishi and his family traveled by train to the Himalayas.

Ans: False
Rishi and his family traveled by bus, not by train.

Q2: Rishi was familiar with all the flowers in Mama’s garden.

Ans: False
Rishi recognized some flowers like rose and marigold but was unfamiliar with others like tulips.

Q3: Nonikaa told Rishi about the Kashmir Tulip Festival.

Ans: True
Nonikaa informed Rishi about the Kashmir Tulip Festival during lunch.

Q4: Rishi told his cousins about the Vishu festival from Kerala.

Ans: False
Chiya talked about the Vishu festival celebrated by her friend from Kerala.

Q5: Rishi’s family returned home after a few days of vacation.

Ans: True
Rishi’s family returned home after a wonderful vacation with family. 

One Word Answer Type Questions

Q1: Who are Rishi’s cousins?

Ans: Chiya and Nonikaa

Q2: What kind of road led to Mama and Mami’s house?

Ans: Mud road

Q3: What flower festival is celebrated in Kashmir?

Ans: Tulip Festival

Q4: Which red flower blooms in spring at Rishi’s place?

Ans: Buransh

Q5: What do they place at doorsteps during the spring festival in Rishi’s neighborhood?

Ans: Mustard 

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

Q1: Where do Rishi’s Mama and Mami live?

(a) In a city
(b) In a small village near the mountains
(c) In a desert
(d) In a forest

Ans: (b) In a small village near the mountains
Rishi mentions that his Mama and Mami live in a small village close to the mountains, which they visit during their trip.

Q2: Which flower did Nonikaa point to in the garden?

(a) Rose
(b) Tulip
(c) Sunflower
(d) Jasmine

Ans: (b) Tulip
Nonikaa identifies the flower as a tulip when Rishi asks her about the beautiful flowers in the garden.

Q3: What is the name of the Kashmiri dish Rishi ate?

(a) Biryani
(b) Pulao
(c) Haakh
(d) Samosa

Ans: (c) Haakh
Rishi and the children had a traditional Kashmiri dish called haakh with hot rice during lunch at his Mama’s house.

Q4: What type of flowers are used during the Vishu festival?

(a) Red roses
(b) Yellow amaltas
(c) Blue lilies
(d) White lotuses

Ans: (b) Yellow amaltas
Chiya talks about her friend Unni from Kerala, who celebrates Vishu with yellow amaltas flowers as part of the decorations.

Q5: What do elders give during Rishi’s spring festival?

(a) Fruits
(b) Sweets and toffees
(c) Toys
(d) Money

Ans: (b) Sweets and toffees
Rishi shares that during the spring festival in his neighborhood, elders bless the children and give them sweets and toffees.

Match the Following

Ans:

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Q1: Nita and Radha were excited to go to the __________.

Ans: mela
Nita and Radha were excited to attend the mela, which was far from home.

Q2: Dadiji hesitated to join them because her __________ hurt.

Ans: legs
Dadiji initially hesitated to go to the mela because her legs were hurting.

Q3: Mohan Chacha and his family were arriving by __________.

Ans: train
Mohan Chacha and his family were traveling by train to meet the others at the mela.

Q4: Rohit’s father bought __________ full tickets and four half tickets.

Ans: five
Rohit’s father bought tickets for everyone, including five full tickets for the adults.

Q5: The children enjoyed snacks like gol gappas and __________ at the mela.

Ans: jalebis
The children ate gol gappas and jalebis along with other snacks at the mela. 

True or False

Q1: Nita and Radha asked Dadiji to join them at the mela.

Ans: True
Nita and Radha requested Dadiji to come to the mela with them.

Q2: Sneha and Rohit arrived at the mela by train.

Ans: False
Mohan Chacha’s family came by train, while Sneha and Rohit traveled with Nita’s family by bus.

Q3: Dadiji sat in a reserved seat for older people on the bus.

Ans: True
Dadiji sat in a seat reserved for older people on the bus.

Q4: The children only played games at the mela and did not buy any toys.

Ans: False
The children bought toys like spinning tops and phirkis, and also enjoyed rides and games.

Q5: Dadiji spotted a police dog while leaving the mela.

Ans: True
As they were leaving the mela, Dadiji noticed a police officer with a police dog. 

One Word Answer Type Questions

Q1: Who initially hesitated to go to the mela because of leg pain?

Ans: Dadiji
Dadiji hesitated to go due to her leg pain but later agreed to join them.

Q2: Which bus number did they take to the mela?

Ans: 401
They took bus number 401 to reach the mela.

Q3: Who bought the tickets for everyone on the bus?

Ans: Rohit’s father
Rohit’s father bought tickets for everyone on the bus.

Q4: What did the children eat at the mela?

Ans: Gol gappas
The children enjoyed eating gol gappas, chaat, and jalebis at the mela.

Q5: What did Mohan Chacha and Rohit bring for Dadiji at the mela?

Ans: Wheelchair
Mohan Chacha and Rohit arranged a wheelchair for Dadiji at the mela. 

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

Q1: Who invited Dadiji to come to the mela?

(a) Nita and Radha
(b) Mohan Chacha
(c) Sneha and Rohit
(d) Nita’s father

Ans: (a) Nita and Radha
Nita and Radha asked Dadiji to join them at the mela.

Q2: What did the children buy at the mela?

(a) Books
(b) Toys
(c) Clothes
(d) Shoes

Ans: (b) Toys
The children bought spinning tops, puppets, and other toys.

Q3: How did Mohan Chacha and his family travel to the mela?

(a) By bus
(b) By train and autorickshaw
(c) By car
(d) On foot

Ans: (b) By train and autorickshaw
Mohan Chacha and his family arrived by train and then took an autorickshaw.

Q4: What did Dadiji notice as they were leaving the mela?

(a) A magic show
(b) A police dog
(c) A fire engine
(d) A toy shop

Ans: (b) A police dog
Dadiji noticed a police dog accompanying the police officer.

Q5: What did the children do before eating at the mela?

(a) Played a game
(b) Washed their hands
(c) Rode the giant wheel
(d) Bought more toys

Ans: (b) Washed their hands
The children washed their hands properly before eating at the mela. 

Match the Following

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Q1: Bela’s family loves playing __________ in their garden.

Ans: games
Bela’s family enjoys playing different games, which strengthens their bond and helps them have fun together.

Q2: On rainy days, Bela’s family plays __________ and eats pakodas.

Ans: antakshari
Antakshari is a traditional singing game that Bela’s family loves to play on rainy days while enjoying snacks like pakodas.

Q3: Dadiji loves singing songs about the __________.

Ans: rain
Dadiji often sings songs about the rain, teaching Bela and her siblings to enjoy these moments with music.

Q4: Bela’s dog, __________, is a special part of the family.

Ans: Shiru
Shiru, the family dog, is treated like a family member, showing how important pets are in a family.

Q5: Bela helps her __________ in the garden.

Ans: Dadaji
Bela helps her grandfather, Dadaji, in the garden, learning the value of teamwork and taking care of plants. 

True or False

Q1: Bela has two brothers named Banku and Bishu.

Ans: True
The chapter mentions that Bela has two brothers, Banku Bhaiya and little Bishu, with whom she loves to play.

Q2: Dadiji does not join in the games that Bela and Banku play.

Ans: False
Dadiji does join in their games and loves spending time with them, making the family moments more special.

Q3: Bela’s family enjoys rainy days by singing songs and eating snacks.

Ans: True
On rainy days, the family plays games like antakshari, and enjoys hot pakodas while singing together, creating joyful memories.

Q4: Shiru is the name of Bela’s pet cat.

Ans: False
Shiru is not a cat but a dog, who is an important and loved member of Bela’s family.

Q5: Bela helps Dadaji in the garden every morning.

Ans: False
While Bela does help Dadaji in the garden, the chapter doesn’t mention her doing this every morning but rather as one of their shared activities. 

One Word Answer Type Questions

Q1: Who oils and braids Bela’s hair every morning?

Ans: Dadiji
Dadiji helps Bela by oiling and braiding her hair each morning before school, a small yet loving family tradition.

Q2: What snack does Bela’s family enjoy on rainy days?

Ans: Pakodas
Bela’s family eats pakodas, a popular fried snack, on rainy days, which they share while playing games and singing.

Q3: What game do Bela and her brothers play outside?

Ans: Hide-and-seek (Chhupan-chhupai)
The children love playing chhupan-chhupai, which is a traditional Indian hide-and-seek game, in their garden.

Q4: Name of Bela’s pet dog?

Ans: Shiru
Shiru is Bela’s pet dog, who loves playing with the family and adds happiness to their household.

Q5: Who sings songs about the rain?

Ans: Dadiji
Dadiji sings songs about the rain, and the children often join her, enjoying the family’s musical traditions. 

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

Q1: What game does Bela’s family play on rainy days?

(a) Chess
(b) Snakes and Ladders
(c) Antakshari
(d) Ludo

Ans: (c) Antakshari
The family plays antakshari, a singing game, during rainy days while enjoying each other’s company.

Q2: Who taught Bela and Banku some of the old games?

(a) Mother
(b) Dadiji
(c) Dadaji
(d) Teacher

Ans: (c) Dadaji
Dadaji teaches them old games from his childhood, sharing his memories and spending time with his grandchildren.

Q3: What does the family do in the evenings?

(a) Watch TV
(b) Relax in the garden
(c) Go shopping
(d) Play video games

Ans: (b) Relax in the garden
In the evenings, the family relaxes in the garden, chatting and unwinding after a long day, fostering family togetherness.

Q4: What is Shiru’s role in Bela’s family?

(a) Guard dog
(b) Playmate
(c) Both A and B
(d) None of the above

Ans: (c) Both A and B
Shiru is both a guard dog and a playmate for Bela and her brothers, making him an essential part of the family.

Q5: What does Bela love to help with during festivals?

(a) Cooking
(b) Cleaning
(c) Rangoli
(d) Singing

Ans: (c) Rangoli
Bela enjoys helping her friend Munni with making rangoli during festivals, showcasing their creativity and friendship. 

Match the Following

Ans: