07. Very Short Answer Questions: How Things Work

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Q1. Name one object that can spin easily.
Ans: Coin.

Q2. Name one object that does not spin properly.
Ans: Eraser.

Q3. What does a charkha do?
Ans: It spins cotton fibre into thread for making cloth.

Q4. Who used the charkha for making handmade clothes?
Ans: Mahatma Gandhi.

Q5. What happens when a square spinner is spun?
Ans: It appears circular when it spins.

Q6. What Indian toy is similar to a spinning top?
Ans: Lattu.

Q7. What material was used to make tops in earlier times?
Ans: Clay.

Q8. What happens to an iron nail when placed in water?
Ans: It sinks to the bottom of the water.

Q9. What happens to a leaf when placed in water?
Ans: It floats on the water.

Q10. What factor, besides weight, affects floating and sinking?
Ans: The shape of the object.

Q11. What happens when aluminium foil is pressed into a tight ball?
Ans: It sinks to the bottom of the water.

Q12. Name one object that floats on water.
Ans: Empty plastic bottle.

Q13. Name one object that sinks in water.
Ans: Coin.

Q14. What should be used to make paper boats?
Ans: Paper, cardboard, or ice-cream sticks.

Q15. What kind of toy helps us learn about floating and sinking?
Ans: Paper boat.

06.Very Short Answer Questions: Happy and Healthy Living

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Q1. What makes us feel happy while eating?
Ans: Eating our favourite foods.

Q2. What is the main ingredient of our staple food like rice and wheat?
Ans: Grains.

Q3. Who grows food grains for us?
Ans: Farmers.

Q4. Name one natural element needed for plant growth.
Ans: Sunlight.

Q5. Which animals help in farming by ploughing fields?
Ans: Cattle.

Q6. What do earthworms do in the soil?
Ans: They make the soil fertile.

Q7. Whom should we thank for bringing food to our plates?
Ans: Farmers, cattle, shopkeepers, and family members.

Q8. Name one Indian festival where people thank nature for food.
Ans: Makar Sankranti.

Q9. What does mindful eating mean?
Ans: Paying attention to the food we eat and enjoying each bite.

Q10. What helps us taste food?
Ans: The tongue.

Q11. What do teeth do to the food while eating?
Ans: They chew the food into smaller pieces.

Q12. Why should we avoid wasting food?
Ans: Because many people and animals work hard to produce it.

Q13. Name one physical activity that keeps us healthy.
Ans: Running.

Q14. What does yoga help us improve?
Ans: Our posture and balance.

Q15. What happens if we don’t get enough sleep?
Ans: We feel tired, sleepy, and irritable.

Q16. What does rest help our body do?
Ans: It helps our body recover and feel fresh.

Q17. What is a safe touch?
Ans: A touch that makes us feel happy and comfortable.

Q18. What should you do if someone’s touch feels uncomfortable?
Ans: Say “No” and tell a trusted adult.

Q19. What are the three essentials for happy and healthy living?
Ans: Eating right, exercising, and resting well.

Q20. Name one daily habit for staying healthy.
Ans: Eating a balanced diet on time.

05. Very Short Answer Questions: Food for Health

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​​​​​Q1. What is Ugadi Pachadi?
Ans: A traditional food made with six different tastes.

Q2. Name the six tastes described in Ayurveda.
Ans: Sweet, sour, salty, pungent, bitter, and astringent.

Q3. What are the six tastes called in Ayurveda?
Ans: Shad Rasa.

Q4. What type of food helps build our muscles?
Ans: Body-building foods.

Q5. Name one example of an energy-giving food.
Ans: Rice.

Q6. Name one example of a body-building food.
Ans: Pulses or milk.

Q7. Name one example of a protective food.
Ans: Fruits or vegetables.

​​​​Q8. What happens if we eat only one type of food?
Ans: Our body does not get all the nutrients it needs.

Q9. What are foods high in oil, salt, and sugar called?
Ans: Junk foods.

Q10. Give one example of junk food.
Ans: Chips or pizza.

Q11. Why should we avoid junk food?
Ans: Because it is unhealthy if eaten regularly.

Q12. What is a balanced food plate?
Ans: A plate containing all three food groups in the right amounts.

Q13. Name one water-rich fruit.
Ans: Watermelon.

Q14. What does water help us do in the body?
Ans: It helps in digestion and removes waste.

Q15. What method of cooking uses steam?
Ans: Steaming.

Q16. What is a solar cooker used for?
Ans: Cooking food using sunlight.

Q17. What does the term ‘Chef’ mean in French?
Ans: Head or director of the kitchen.

Q18. Why should we check food labels before eating packaged food?
Ans: To know the ingredients and expiry date.

04. Very Short Answer Questions: Growing up with Nature

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Q1. What was special about Reena and Amit’s village?
Ans: It became a fully solar-powered village.

Q2. What tree is called the “Flame of the Forest”?
Ans: The Palash tree.

Q3. What is Palash known as in Gujarat?
Ans: Kesuda.

Q4. What materials are used to make traditional village houses?
Ans: Clay, hay, cow dung, and other natural materials.

Q5. What was Reena and Amit’s grandmother painting with?
Ans: Natural dyes made from flowers, leaves, and stones.

Q6. What is Gond art?
Ans: A traditional painting form using natural colours to depict nature.

Q7. What are earthen pots lined with to protect grains?
Ans: Neem leaves.

Q8. What are bamboo baskets coated with for storage?
Ans: Cow dung.

Q9. Who are the Jenu Kurubas?
Ans: A tribe from Karnataka known for collecting honey.

Q10. What does the word “Jenu” mean?
Ans: Honey.

Q11. What natural mixture did Dada ji use to repel mosquitoes?
Ans: Neem oil.

Q12. Name one medicinal plant.
Ans: Indian basil (Tulsi).

Q13. What should be kept in a first-aid box?
Ans: Basic medicines, bandages, and antiseptic cream.

Q14. What are Sacred Groves?
Ans: Small forest patches protected by local communities.

Q15. What are Sacred Groves important for?
Ans: Protecting trees, wildlife, and cultural traditions.

Q16. What tree is worshipped during Vat Purnima?
Ans: Banyan tree.

Q17. Name the festival associated with elephants in Kaziranga.
Ans: Kaziranga Elephant Festival.

Q18. What are two ways to protect nature?
Ans: Say no to plastic and plant more trees.

Q19. What happens if we overuse wood from forests?
Ans: Forests get depleted.

Q20. What simple activity can help birds?
Ans: Keep food and water for them.

03. Very Short Answer Questions: Nature Trail

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Q1. What does “Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam” mean?
Ans: It means “the world is one family.”

Q2. Where did the nature trail take the students?
Ans: Pachmarhi, Madhya Pradesh.

Q3. Who guided the students on the nature trail?
Ans: Abha Didi, a nature scientist.

Q4. What should you not do to animals in a forest?
Ans: Do not tease or feed them.

Q5. Name the state animal of Tripura.
Ans: The Spectacled Monkey.

Q6. What special feature does a hornbill have?
Ans: A horn-like headgear on its forehead.

Q7. What do bird beaks and claws help with?
Ans: Eating and catching food.

Q8. How many pairs of legs does an insect have?
Ans: Three pairs of legs.

Q9. What pair of sensory organs do insects have?
Ans: One pair of antennae.

Q10. Name one animal that lives both on land and in water.
Ans: Frog.

Q11. What feature helps fish to swim?
Ans: Fins.

Q12. What is special about a gharial’s snout?
Ans: It is long, narrow, and pointed for catching fish.

Q13. What protective part does a turtle have?
Ans: A strong shell.

Q14. What activity uses a crayon and paper to reveal a leaf’s veins?
Ans: Leaf autograph (rubbing).

Q15. What is the purpose of the ‘Web of Life’ game?
Ans: To show how plants, animals, and elements are connected.

Q16. What happens in the web when one part disappears?
Ans: The web weakens or collapses.

Q17. Name one insect that students saw on the trail.
Ans: Grasshopper.

Q18. Why should we follow safety rules in forests and zoos?
Ans: To protect animals, plants, and people.

Q19. What simple craft is suggested to make in class from old paper?
Ans: A paper turtle.

Q20. What should students collect for nature activities?
Ans: Leaves, seeds, flowers, and other natural samples.

02. Very Short Answer Questions: Exploring Our Neighbourhood

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Q1. Who went to pick up Navya from school?
Ans: Her grandfather (Dada ji).

Q2. What did Navya and Dada ji see at the corner while going home?
Ans: A red postbox.

Q3. What is the function of a post office?
Ans: A post office sends and receives letters and parcels.

Q4. What does ATM stand for?
Ans: Automated Teller Machine.

Q5. Why do people keep money in banks?
Ans: To keep it safe and save for future needs.

Q6. What helps us take out money anytime?
Ans: An ATM machine.

Q7. What did people use to send money before ATMs and online transfers?
Ans: Money Orders.

Q8. Name one fast mode of communication used today.
Ans: Mobile phones.

Q9. What mode of communication was used in ancient times?
Ans: Drumbeats and carvings on rocks.

Q10. What invention made communication faster and easier?
Ans: The internet.

Q11. What are flyovers built for?
Ans: To help vehicles move above busy roads and crossings.

Q12. Name a modern transport that travels very fast in cities.
Ans: Metro train.

Q13. What is the role of a doctor in a hospital?
Ans: A doctor treats patients and prescribes medicines.

Q14. What does a nurse do in a hospital?
Ans: A nurse helps doctors and cares for patients.

Q15. What is the barter system?
Ans: Exchanging goods and services without using money.

Q16. What tool helps us locate directions on a map?
Ans: Compass or directional signs (N, S, E, W).

Q17. Which direction is shown at the top of a map?
Ans: North.

Q18. Why is it important to save money?
Ans: To use it for future needs and emergencies.

Q19. What do public places like hospitals, banks, and post offices provide?
Ans: Services for the health, safety, and welfare of people.

Q20. Who helps maintain safety in the community?
Ans: Police officers and constables.

01. Very Short Answer Questions: Living Together

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Q1: What is a community?
Ans: A community is a group of people living close to each other, sharing resources, culture, and helping one another.

Q2: What is the name of the festival celebrated in India for planting trees?
Ans: Van Mahotsav

Very Short Answer Questions: Living Together

Q3: When is Van Mahotsav celebrated?
Ans: Van Mahotsav is celebrated from July 1 to July 7 during the rainy season.

Q4: Why do people plant trees during Van Mahotsav?
Ans: People plant trees to protect the environment and make the Earth greener.

Q5: Name one public place where people can play and relax.
Ans: Playground

Q6: What does a shopkeeper do in a community?
Ans: A shopkeeper sells goods like food, clothes, and daily need products.

Very Short Answer Questions: Living Together

Q7: What is the job of a mason?
Ans: A mason mends walls using bricks and cement.

Q8: What tool does a mason use?
Ans: A mason uses a trowel.

Q9: Why are roads important in a community?
Ans: Roads connect people living in different areas and allow easy movement of goods and services.

Q10: What happens to leaves when they are buried in a pit?
Ans: Leaves turn into manure and improve the soil quality.

Q11: What is Bhela Ghar?
Ans: Bhela Ghar is a hut made of bamboo and hay built during the Magh Bihu festival in Assam.

Very Short Answer Questions: Living Together

Q12: When is Uruka celebrated?
Ans: Uruka is celebrated on January 14, the first day of Magh Bihu.

Q13: Who are Khetala in Sikkim?
Ans: Khetala are people who are experts in farming and help each other during crop harvesting.

Q14: Why is a health centre important in a community?
Ans: A health centre provides treatment for illness.

Q15: What is a sapling?
Ans: A sapling is a young tree in the early stages of growth.

Q16: How do ants work in their community?
Ans: Ants work together, with some collecting food, others caring for baby ants, and some protecting their home.

Very Short Answer Questions: Living Together

Q17: Why do people come together to clean and decorate public places?
Ans: People clean and decorate public places to bond and create beautiful memories.

Q18: What is the role of a police officer in a community?
Ans: A police officer provides safety and security.

12. Short Answer Questions: Taking Charge of Waste

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Q1: What do we mean by waste?
Ans: Waste is anything that we throw away because it is no longer useful to us.

Q2: Name two things that become waste in our homes every day.
Ans: Vegetable peels and plastic wrappers become waste every day.

Q3: What happens if waste is thrown on roads or open places?
Ans: Waste thrown in open places makes the area dirty, smelly, and can spread diseases.

Q4: How can waste harm animals and birds?
Ans: Animals and birds may eat plastic waste, which can make them sick or even cause death.

Q5: What does the word “Reduce” mean in waste management?
Ans: Reduce means using fewer things so that less waste is created.

Q6: Give one example of how you can reduce waste in daily life.
Ans: I can reduce waste by carrying a cloth bag instead of using plastic bags.

Q7: What does “Reuse” mean?
Ans: Reuse means using things again instead of throwing them away.

Q8: Give one example of reusing something at home.
Ans: Old notebooks can be reused for rough work.

Q9: What is meant by recycling?
Ans: Recycling means using waste materials to make new useful things.

Q10: Why should we separate waste before throwing it away?
Ans: Separating waste makes it easier to manage and keeps our surroundings clean.

Q11: What kind of waste is put in the green dustbin?
Ans: Wet waste like food scraps, fruit peels, and leaves is put in the green dustbin.

Q12: What kind of waste is put in the blue dustbin?
Ans: Dry waste like plastic, paper, glass, and metal is put in the blue dustbin.

Q13: Why should sharp objects be thrown carefully?
Ans: Sharp objects should be thrown carefully because they can injure people who collect waste.

Q14: How can children help keep their school or neighbourhood clean?
Ans: Children can help by not littering, using dustbins, and spreading awareness about cleanliness.

Q15: How does managing waste properly help our future?
Ans: Managing waste properly keeps the environment clean and helps us live a healthy life in the future.

11. Short Answer Questions: Making Things

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Q1: Look at a pot, brick, or cup near you. What do you think it is made of?
Ans: A pot or brick is made of clay, while a cup can be made of clay, glass, or steel.

Q2: Why do people change soft clay into hard objects like pots or bricks?
Ans: Soft clay is changed into hard objects so that the pots and bricks become strong and can be used for a long time.

Q3: Why is it important to follow steps in the correct order while making things?
Ans: It is important to follow steps in the correct order so that the object is made properly and does not break or spoil.

Q4: How does the potter’s wheel help in giving shape to pots?
Ans: The potter’s wheel spins and helps the potter shape the soft clay evenly into round and smooth pots.

Q5: Why are pots and bricks baked in a very hot kiln?
Ans: Pots and bricks are baked in a hot kiln to make them hard, strong, and ready for use.

Q6: Name two different things that can be made using the same material.
Ans: Clay can be used to make pots and bricks.

Q7: How do moulds help in making bricks or other objects?
Ans: Moulds help give the same shape and size to bricks or objects again and again.

Q8: Where do artists get ideas for patterns used on pots and other objects?
Ans: Artists get ideas for patterns from nature, such as leaves, flowers, animals, and birds.

Q9: Draw or describe one pattern from nature that you would like to use on a pot.
Ans: I would like to use a leaf pattern with repeating lines and shapes on a pot.

Q10: Why do you think houses are made differently in different places?
Ans: Houses are made differently because the climate, materials available, and needs of people are different in different places.

Q11: What materials are used to build houses in your neighbourhood?
Ans: Houses in my neighbourhood are made of bricks, cement, sand, wood, and iron.

Q12: Why are mud houses considered better for the environment in some places?
Ans: Mud houses are better for the environment because they use natural materials and keep the house cool.

Q13: When building a wall, why does the way bricks are arranged matter?
Ans: The way bricks are arranged matters because proper arrangement makes the wall stronger and prevents it from falling.

Q14: Why is it important for people who make or build things to follow safety rules?
Ans: It is important to follow safety rules to avoid accidents and keep workers safe while working.

Q15: Name one safety rule you follow at home or school and explain why it is important.
Ans: I do not run on stairs because it helps prevent accidents and injuries.

10. Short Answer Questions: The World of Things

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Q1: What do we mean by materials?
Ans: Materials are the substances from which different objects are made, such as wood, metal, glass, plastic, and cloth.

Q2: Look around your classroom or home. What do you notice about the things kept there?
Ans: I notice that the things around me are made of different materials and are used for different purposes.

Q3: Why are different objects made of different materials?
Ans: Different objects are made of different materials because each material has special properties that make it suitable for a particular use.

Q4: Name one object and write what material it is made of.
Ans: A chair is made of wood.

Q5: How can you find out the material of an object without breaking it?
Ans: We can find out by looking at it, touching it, and feeling whether it is hard, soft, shiny, or dull.

Q6: Some materials allow us to see through them, while others do not. What do we call such materials?
Ans: Materials that allow us to see through them are called transparent, and materials that do not are called opaque.

Q7: Why are glass windows useful in houses?
Ans: Glass windows are useful because they allow light and air to enter the room while letting us see outside.

Q8: Some materials are neither fully see-through nor fully blocked. What are they called?
Ans: Such materials are called translucent.

Q9: How does touching an object help us learn more about it?
Ans: Touching helps us know whether an object is smooth, rough, hard, soft, or cold, which tells us about the material.

Q10: Why are clothes made from soft and flexible materials?
Ans: Clothes are made from soft and flexible materials because they are comfortable to wear and easy to move in.

Q11: When you tap different objects, they make different sounds. What does this tell you?
Ans: This tells us that different materials have different properties and behave differently.

Q12: Why can water not be used to make things like walls or tables?
Ans: Water cannot be used to make walls or tables because it flows and does not keep a fixed shape.

Q13: How are solids and liquids different?
Ans: Solids keep their shape, while liquids flow and take the shape of the container.

Q14: What is the difference between natural and artificial things?
Ans: Natural things occur in nature, while artificial things are made by humans using natural materials.

Q15: Why should we think before using or wasting materials?
Ans: We should think before using or wasting materials because they come from nature and should be used carefully.