Worksheet
EVS – "A Busy Month" & "Nandita in Mumbai"
Lesson 1: A Busy Month
1. Comprehension Questions
Q1. What did Gijubhai observe about the birds in his surroundings?
Ans: Gijubhai observed that birds were busy building nests, laying eggs, and taking care of their young ones.
Q2. Why do birds build nests?
Ans: Birds build nests to lay eggs and protect their young ones from predators and harsh weather.
Q3. How do different birds make their nests? Give two examples.
Ans: Different birds make their nests in different ways:
Weaver bird makes a nest by weaving grass and leaves.
Tailor bird stitches leaves together to make a nest.
2. Fill in the Blanks
1. The ________ bird stitches leaves together to make a nest. (Tailor)
2. Birds lay their ________ in nests. (eggs)
3. The ________ bird weaves a nest with grass. (weaver)
4. Birds use their ________ to collect materials for making nests. (beaks)
3. Match the Following
Answer:
1 → B, 2 → A, 3 → C, 4 → D
4. True or False
1. Birds do not need nests to lay eggs. (False)
2. A tailor bird stitches leaves to make its nest. (True)
3. Birds use only leaves to make their nests. (False)
4. The weaver bird makes a hanging nest. (True)
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Lesson 2: Nandita in Mumbai
1. Comprehension Questions
Q1. Why did Nandita come to Mumbai?
Ans: Nandita came to Mumbai with her mother for her grandmother’s treatment at a hospital.
Q2. What were the main differences Nandita noticed between her village and Mumbai?
Ans: Nandita noticed that Mumbai had tall buildings, crowded streets, and less open space, unlike her village, which had open fields and simple houses.
Q3. How did Nandita’s life change in Mumbai?
Ans: Nandita had to adjust to the busy city life, live in a small space, and face challenges like limited water supply and crowded areas.
2. Fill in the Blanks
1. Nandita came to ________ for her grandmother’s treatment. (Mumbai)
2. The streets of Mumbai were very ________. (crowded)
3. Nandita’s father worked as a ________ in the city. (laborer)
4. In Mumbai, houses are very ________ compared to villages. (small)
3. Match the Following
Answer:
1 → B, 2 → A, 3 → C, 4 → D
4. True or False
1. Nandita found Mumbai very peaceful. (False)
2. Water was easily available in Mumbai. (False)
3. Nandita’s family had a
lot of space in their Mumbai house. (False)
4. Nandita came to Mumbai with her mother. (True)