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Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

Q1: Who guides the students during their nature walk in Pachmarhi?
(a) The teacher
(b) Abha, a nature scientist
(c) Sarthak
(d) Arya
Ans: (b) Abha, a nature scientist

Abha Didi, a nature scientist who studies plants and animals, guides the students in exploring the forest.

Q2: What is the name of the state animal of Tripura?
(a) Spectacled Monkey
(b) Indian Giant Squirrel
(c) Gharial
(d) Sunbird
Ans: (a) Spectacled Monkey

 The Spectacled Monkey is the state animal of Tripura. It is named for the white patches around its eyes, which look like spectacles.

Spectacled Monkey

Q3: What helps frogs live both on land and in water?
(a) Webbed feet
(b) Sharp claws
(c) Strong shells
(d) Long tails
Answer: (a) Webbed feet

Frogs have webbed feet, which help them swim easily in water.

Q4: What feature helps the gharial catch fish?
(a) A long, narrow, and pointed snout
(b) Webbed feet
(c) Strong claws
(d) A smooth shell
Ans: (a) A long, narrow, and pointed snout

The Gharial has a long, narrow snout that helps it catch fish in the water.

Gharial

Q5: Which of the following insects has antennae to sense its surroundings?
(a) Butterfly
(b) Grasshopper
(c) Spider
(d) Beetle
Ans: (a) Grasshopper

Grasshoppers have antennae that help them sense their surroundings.

Fill in the Blanks

Q1: The ________ has a large, red-coloured body and is found in Pachmarhi.
Ans: Indian Giant Squirrel

The Indian Giant Squirrel is a big, red-coloured squirrel found in Pachmarhi.

Giant Squirrel

Q2. A ________ has a headgear growing out of its forehead, making it look like it is wearing a horn.
Ans: Hornbill

The Hornbill has a headgear, which makes it look like it’s wearing a horn.

Q3. The ________ is a tree with hanging roots that touch the ground.
Ans: Banyan

The Banyan Tree has hanging roots that reach the ground.

Q4. The ________ has three pairs of legs and one pair of antennae.
Ans: Insect

Insects, like grasshoppers, have three pairs of legs and antennae.

Grasshopper

Q5. ________ are the lines on a leaf that help in carrying water and nutrients.
Ans: Veins

Veins are the lines on leaves that transport water and nutrients.

Veins of Leaf

True or False

Q1. Insects, like grasshoppers, have two pairs of wings.
Ans: True

​Grasshoppers and many other insects have two pairs of wings that help them fly.

Q2. All animals in the forest live in harmony and do not depend on each other.
Ans: False

​In nature, animals and plants depend on each other for food, shelter, and survival. This is called the interdependence in nature.

Q3. Birds like owls have sharp eyesight to help them see in the dark.
Ans: True

​Owls have excellent night vision, which helps them hunt for food in the dark.

Owl

Q4. A Hornbill’s beak helps it drink nectar from flowers.
Ans: False

​The Hornbill uses its long beak to eat fruits and small animals, not to drink nectar.

Q5. Frogs can live only in water and cannot survive on land.
Ans: False

​Frogs can live both in water and on land, making them amphibians.

Frog

Short Question Answers

Q1: What are some of the safety rules to follow while visiting the forest?
Ans: Some safety rules include not teasing animals, not feeding animals, not damaging trees and flowers, not bringing pets or weapons, and not throwing garbage in the forest.

Q2: What did the students observe about the birds during the nature walk?
Ans: The students observed various birds, such as the hornbill, and learned that birds have different types of beaks and claws, which help them in eating and other activities.

Q3: What is the purpose of the ‘Web of Life’ game?
Ans: The game demonstrates how different elements of nature, like plants, animals, and natural resources, are interconnected and depend on each other for survival.

Web of Life

Q4: How do fish, gharials, and turtles adapt to their environments?
Ans: Fish have fins for swimming, gharials have long snouts for catching fish, and turtles have strong shells to protect themselves and webbed feet to swim easily.

Q5: How does the ‘Leaf Autograph’ activity help students?
Ans: The ‘Leaf Autograph’ activity helps students observe and understand the variety of plants in their environment, as well as the specific features like color, shape, and texture.

Vocabulary Activity – “Guess the Word”

Q1: A person who studies plants and animals.
Ans: Scientist

Q2: The short, high sounds made by birds.
Ans: Chirping

Q3: The sharp, curved nails on a bird’s or animal’s feet.
Ans: Claws

Claws of Bird

Q4: The hard, pointed structure of a bird’s mouth used for feeding.
Ans: Beak

Q5: The marks left by an animal’s feet on the ground.
Ans: Footprints

Match the Following

Answer:
1 – (b) Helps birds drink nectar from flowers
2 – (a) Red and large squirrel found in Pachmarhi
3 – (c) Has a long, narrow snout to catch fish
4 – (d) Has three pairs of legs and one pair of antennae
5 – (e) Has a long beak for feeding on nectar

Explanation:

• Hornbill: Known for its long beak that helps it feed on nectar.
• Indian Giant Squirrel: A large red squirrel found in Pachmarhi.
• Gharial: A crocodile with a long, narrow snout used to catch fish.
• Grasshopper: An insect with three pairs of legs and antennae.
• Sunbird: A bird with a long beak to drink nectar from flowers.

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

Q1: What did Navya suggest to her grandfather while walking back home?
(a) Take the short route
(b) Take the market route
(c) Go to the library
(d) Take the school route
Ans: (b) Take the market route

Navya wanted to take the market route with her grandfather on their way back home.

Bus Stop

Q2: What did Navya notice while traveling by bus?
(a) A red postbox
(b) A grocery shop
(c) A restaurant
(d) A hospital
Ans: (a) A red postbox

While traveling by bus, Navya saw a red postbox and pointed it out to her grandfather.

Q3: How did people communicate in the past before mobile phones?
(a) By telegram
(b) By using phones
(c) By writing letters
(d) By social media
Ans: (c) By writing letters

Before mobile phones, people used to communicate by writing letters.

Writing Letters

Q4: What did Dada ji miss about the past?
(a) Writing and receiving letters
(b) Watching television
(c) Using mobile phones
(d) Traveling by train
Ans: (a) Writing and receiving letters

Dada ji missed the joy of writing and receiving handwritten letters.

Q5: What is a “Flyover” used for?
(a) To make a road wider
(b) To help vehicles travel above busy roads
(c) To allow people to walk
(d) To build homes
Ans: (b) To help vehicles travel above busy roads

A flyover helps vehicles move above busy roads and crossings, saving time.

Flyovers

Fill in the Blanks

Q1: An ________ is a machine that allows people to withdraw money from their bank account at any time.
Ans: ATM

An ATM (Automated Teller Machine) is a machine where you can withdraw money from your bank account without having to go inside the bank. It works 24/7, so you can use it anytime.

ATM

Q2: A ________ is a box where people drop letters to send them to different places.
Ans: postbox

A postbox is a special box where people place their letters to be sent to different locations. The postman picks up these letters and takes them to the post office for delivery.

Q3: Flyovers help vehicles go over ________ areas to save time.
Ans: busy

Flyovers are bridges that allow vehicles to move above busy roads or crowded areas, helping save time and reduce traffic. They are especially useful in cities with heavy traffic.

Q4: ________ is a service that allows you to send money through the post office.
Ans: Money transfer

Money transfer is a service provided by the post office that allows people to send money to someone in another place. It’s like sending money through a safe system.

Bank

Q5: Navya used the rising ________ to figure out the directions for her neighborhood drawing.
Ans: sun

Navya used the rising sun to find East in her drawing, which helped her understand the directions for creating her neighborhood map. The sun rises in the East and sets in the West.

True or False

Q1. The metro trains are slower than regular trains.
Answer: False

Metro trains travel very fast, making them an efficient mode of transportation in cities.

Metro

Q2. People in the past communicated using mobile phones.
Answer: False

In the past, people communicated by writing letters, not mobile phones.

Q3. Dada ji and Navya used a money order to send money online.
Answer: False

In the past, people used money orders to send money, not online transfers.

Q4. A hospital is a place where people go for medical treatment.
Answer: True

A hospital is where people go when they are unwell to get help from doctors.

Q.5 The ATM helps people deposit money into their bank accounts.
Answer: False

An ATM is used to withdraw money from bank accounts, not for depositing money.

Short Question Answers

Q1: Why were many people going to the hospital near the bus stop?
Ans: Many people were going to the hospital for the Eye Check-up Camp, where they could get their eyes checked and treated for any eye problems.

Hospital

Q2: How does Dada ji explain the use of flyovers?
Ans: Dada ji explains that flyovers are elevated roads that help vehicles go over busy areas, saving time and reducing traffic.

Q3: What is an ATM and why is it important?
Ans: An ATM is a machine that allows people to withdraw money from their bank account at any time, making banking more convenient and faster.

Q4: What did Navya learn about communication methods from Dada ji?
Ans: Navya learned that communication methods have evolved over time. In the past, people used letters, and now mobile phones and the internet allow instant communication.

Q5: What did Navya observe about the neighborhood around her home?
Ans: Navya observed and drew a map of her neighborhood, identifying directions like north, south, east, and west based on the position of the sun.

Four Directions

Vocabulary Activity – “Guess the Word”

Q1: A machine that allows you to withdraw money from your bank account at any time.
Ans: ATM

Q2: A place where you drop letters to send them to different places.
Ans: Postbox

Q3: An elevated road or bridge that helps vehicles move over busy areas.
Ans: Flyover

Q4: A service that allows you to send money through the post office.
Ans: Money Transfer

Q5: The act of sharing information with others, such as talking or writing.
Ans: Communication

Match the Following

Ans:

1. Letters in the past – (c) Took a long time to reach other persons
   Explanation: In the past, letters used to take a long time to reach the recipient, making communication slower.
2. Communication today – (d) Quick messages and video calls
   Explanation: Today, with technology, we can send quick messages and make video calls, making communication faster and easier.
3. Metro Trains – (b) Help people stay connected with everyone
   Explanation: Metro trains are a fast mode of transport that helps connect people and places quickly, reducing travel time.
4. Flyovers – (a) People travel quickly above busy roads
   Explanation: Flyovers are high roads that allow vehicles to move above traffic, saving time for travelers.
5. Hospital – (e) Help people when they are unwell
   Explanation: Hospitals are places where people go for treatment when they are unwell, and they provide medical care.

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

Q1: What is the main purpose of Van Mahotsav?
(a) To celebrate the rainy season
(b) To organize a feast
(c) To plant trees and protect the environment
(d) To build bridges
Ans: (c) To plant trees and protect the environment

Van Mahotsav is celebrated for planting trees to protect the environment and make the Earth greener.

Community Planting Trees

Q2: What did Chandan and his friends do for the park during Van Mahotsav?
(a) Played games
(b) Cooked food
(c) Cleaned the park and planted trees
(d) Built houses

Ans: (b) Cleaned the park and planted trees

Chandan and his friends worked together to clean the park and plant trees during Van Mahotsav.

Q3: Which tree is mentioned in Chandan’s village that is used for gathering by the elders?
(a) Banyan Tree
(b) Mango Tree
(c) Peepal Tree
(d) Neem Tree

Answer: (a) Banyan Tree

The banyan tree in Chandan’s village is used by the elders to gather and talk.

Banyan Tree

Q4: What does the health centre provide in the locality?
(a) Treatment for illness
(b) Food
(c) Games
(d) Transportation

Ans: (a) Treatment for illness

The health centre is a place where people can get treatment when they are sick.

Q5: What is a Bhela Ghar?
(a) A type of tree
(b) A festival celebrated in Assam
(c) A traditional hut made of bamboo and hay
(d) A community gathering place
Ans: (c) A traditional hut made of bamboo and hay

A Bhela Ghar is a traditional hut made from bamboo and hay. It is built during the Magh Bihu festival in Assam, which is a time of joy and togetherness. 

Bhla Ghar

Fill in the Blanks

Word Box:  park, manure, saplings, banyan, mason

Q1: During Van Mahotsav, people work together to plant ________ in the park.
Ans: saplings

During Van Mahotsav, people plant saplings, which are young trees, in the park to help make the environment greener and protect nature.

Q2: A ________ is a place where children play various games.
Ans: park

A park is a special area where children can play outdoor games like cricket, football, and other fun activities.

Park

Q3: The ________ tree is a large and impressive tree known for its extensive branches and roots.
Ans: banyan

The banyan tree is known for its large size, extensive branches, and roots that spread out. It is an important tree where people in the village gather under its shade.

Q4: ________ is a skilled worker who repairs or constructs walls using materials like bricks and stones.
Ans: Mason

A mason is a skilled worker who uses bricks, stones, or other materials to build or repair walls, houses, or other structures.

Q5: When leaves decompose in the soil, they turn into ________, which helps improve soil quality.
Ans: manure

When leaves decompose and break down in the soil, they turn into manure, which is a natural fertilizer that helps improve the soil and makes it better for growing plants.

True or False

Q1. Van Mahotsav is celebrated to make the Earth greener.

Ans: True

Van Mahotsav is celebrated to plant trees and help make the environment greener.

Q2. Chandan and his friends planted trees in the playground for Van Mahotsav.
Ans: False

Chandan and his friends planted trees in the park, not the playground.

Q3. The banyan tree is used for sitting and talking by the elders.
Ans: True

The banyan tree is where the elders gather in Chandan’s village to talk.

Q4. The health centre provides food to the people in the locality.
Ans: False

The health centre provides treatment when people are sick, not food.

Health Centre

Q5. Roads help in connecting different areas and making transportation easier.
Ans: True

Roads help people and goods move from one place to another.

Short Question Answers

Q1: What is the importance of public places in a community?
Ans: Public places are important because they are used for different activities such as playing, relaxing, and meeting others. They help people bond and create memories together.

Q2: What did Mallika suggest during Van Mahotsav?
Ans: Mallika suggested cleaning the park near their school and planting trees to make the air cleaner and the park more enjoyable for everyone.

Q3: How did the villagers help repair the park?
Ans: The villagers helped by repairing benches, fixing streetlights, and planting saplings around the park. Everyone contributed in some way to make the park beautiful.

Q4: How did the community work together to build the bridge in Kanker?
Ans: The community members came together and built a strong bridge using bamboo, stones, and other materials in just two days to help people cross the river easily during the rainy season.

Community building bridge

Q5: What did the community do after planting the trees during Van Mahotsav?
Ans: After planting the trees, the community shared a big meal together, sitting on banana leaves, enjoying food, and talking. They also buried the used leaves to make manure for the soil.

Vocabulary Activity – “Guess the Word”

Q1: A skilled worker who builds walls using stones or bricks.
Ans: Mason

MasonQ2: A tool used by masons to spread cement or mortar.
Ans: Trowel

Q3: The process of gathering ripe crops from fields.
Ans: Harvest

Q4: A tree festival celebrated in India to raise awareness about the importance of trees.
Ans: Van Mahotsav

Q5: The type of material that is used to fertilize the soil and improve plant growth.
Ans: Manure

Manure

Match the Following

Ans:

1. Health Centre – (d) Provides treatment for illness 
   The health centre is a place where people go to get medical help when they are sick.
2. Police – (c) Provides safety
   The police are there to keep everyone safe and protect people from harm.
3. Park – (a) People work together to clean
   The park is a place where people, especially during Van Mahotsav, come together to clean, plant trees, and make it more beautiful.
4. Road – (e) Connects different areas
   Roads help people move from one area to another. They connect different places to make travel easier.

Road

5. Banyan Tree – (b) Used for gatherings by elders
The banyan tree is a special place in the village where the elders gather to talk and spend time with each other.