Class 4 EVS Lesson 3 – Animals Around Us
Textbook Exercise Answers (Our Wonderful World)
🔎 Let us Do (Page 192)
Observe your surroundings near your home during the early morning and evening. Note down the birds and animals you see and write what they are doing.
| S.No. | Name of the bird/animal | What is it doing (eating/flying/building a nest/making sounds) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Crow | Flying and making sounds |
| 2 | Pigeon | Eating grains |
| 3 | Sparrow | Building a nest |
| 4 | Dog | Barking at a stranger |
🔗 Matching (Page 196)
1. A Flock of
2. A Herd of
3. A School of
4. A Swarm of
a. Fishes
b. Birds
c. Bees
d. Elephants
Answers: 1 → b (A Flock of Birds), 2 → d (A Herd of Elephants), 3 → a (A School of Fishes), 4 → c (A Swarm of Bees)
💡 Do You Know! – Identify the Insects (Page 198)
Look at the pictures. Identify the insects and tell their uses.
| Picture | Insect | Use |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Butterfly (on a flower) | Helps in pollination of flowers |
| 2 | Ants (working together on a leaf) | Work together in colonies; help keep soil healthy and control some pests |
🔎 Let us Do (Page 198)
Collect the information about some birds, insects, and their uses in our surroundings.
| Name of the bird/Insect | Uses |
|---|---|
| 1. Honeybee | Gives us honey; helps in pollination |
| 2. Butterfly | Helps in pollination of flowers |
| 3. Silkworm | Gives silk for making clothes |
| 4. Ladybird beetle | Eats harmful pests; protects crops |
📝 Improve Your Learning (Pages 200–202)
1. Which of these animals is active at night?
A) Cow B) Hen C) Owl ✔ D) Butterfly
2. Which animal usually lives and works in a group?
A) Tiger B) Lion C) Ant ✔ D) Snake
3. What is called when animals move together in a group for protection?
This is called Herding.
4. Name one insect that is useful to us.
Honeybee is a useful insect — it gives us honey and helps in pollination.
5. Why do birds build nests?
Birds build nests to have a safe place to rest and sleep. Nests also protect their eggs and young ones from enemies and bad weather.
6. Why do animals like deer live in herds?
Deer live in herds because it helps them stay safe from predators. Being in a group gives them better protection through numbers.
7. Dogs bark when they see strangers because:
A) They want to play B) They are tired C) They are warning and protecting their home ✔ D) They want food
8. Why are insects important for plants and farmers?
Insects like bees and butterflies help in pollination, which helps plants grow fruits and seeds. Some insects also protect crops by eating harmful pests, which helps farmers get a good yield.
9. A farmer sees many butterflies in his field. What does this show about his crops?
A) Crops will dry B) Crops will get more pollination and grow well ✔ C) Crops will be eaten D) Crops will die
10. Why should we not destroy anthills in gardens?
Anthills are the homes of ants. Ants help keep the soil healthy and eat harmful pests. Destroying anthills disturbs their homes and affects nature's balance.
11. If all insects disappeared from Earth, what would happen to plants and animals?
If all insects disappeared, it would be very harmful for plants and animals. Insects like bees and butterflies help in pollination, so without them many plants would not make fruits and seeds. Many birds and animals eat insects for food, so they would not get enough food to survive. Harmful pests would also increase because insects like ladybird beetles would not be there to control them. This would badly disturb the balance of nature.
12. "Animals should be protected because they are important for nature." Do you agree? Give reasons.
Yes, I agree that animals should be protected because they are very important for nature. Animals help keep the balance of nature in many ways. Many animals like bees and butterflies help in pollination, which helps plants grow. If animals disappear, it will harm the environment and other living things too. So, we must protect and take care of animals.
13. Is it right to keep birds in cages? Why?
No, it is not right to keep birds in cages. Birds need the open sky to fly freely and search for their own food. Keeping them in cages takes away their freedom, so it is better to let birds live freely in nature.
14. You find an injured bird on the road. What should you do?
I should gently pick up the injured bird and place it in a small box with air holes. I should give it water and take it to a nearby vet or bird rescue centre for treatment.
15. Your mother keeps honey at home. Which insect helped in making it?
Honeybees helped in making the honey. They collect nectar from flowers and turn it into honey, which they store in their hives.
16. Create a poster to protect animals and birds.
- Do not hunt or hurt animals and birds.
- Do not destroy their nests, hives or homes.
- Give food and water to birds and animals near your home.
- Tell others to protect animals and keep nature clean.
17. Write a short story or 3–4 lines about an animal that helps people.
Once there was a small dog named Tommy who lived in a village. One night, a fire started in a farmer's house while everyone was sleeping. Tommy saw the fire and barked loudly to wake up the family, who escaped safely because of his warning. This story shows that animals can be true friends and helpers to people.
