AP 4th Class EVS Textbook Solutions – 3 Animals Around Us (2026-27)

03 Animals Around Us

Class 4 EVS - Complete In-Text & Exercise Questions

PART 1: IN-LESSON QUESTIONS

A

1. 1. Why are all those birds making sounds and flying in a line when returning to their homes in the evening? (Page 188)
   Answer: When birds return home in the evening, they make sounds to guide their little ones and to find and stay with their mates.
2. 2. Does the behaviour of birds and animals change with time? (Page 188)
   Answer: Yes, birds and animals show specific activity patterns depending on the time of day—some are active at dawn and dusk (crepuscular), some during the day (diurnal), and others at night (nocturnal).
3. 3. Why do some animals and birds live and move in groups? (Page 192)
   Answer: Animals and birds live and move in groups to stay safe from enemies, find food easily, and raise their young ones successfully.
4. 4. Why do birds like cranes and geese fly in a V-formation during long journeys? (Page 192)
   Answer: Flying in a V-formation helps birds reduce air resistance, save energy during long journeys, and keep the group together safely.
5. 5. Who leads an elephant herd? (Page 194)
   Answer: An elderly female elephant leads the elephant herd.
6. 6. How does schooling (swimming together) help fish? (Page 194)
   Answer: Swimming together in the same direction confuses bigger predatory fish and helps keep the school of fish safe.
7. 7. Match the group behaviors with the correct animals: (Page 196)
   1. A Flock of

   ( b )

   a) Fishes

   2. A Herd of

   ( d )

   b) Birds

   3. A School of

   ( a )

   c) Bees

   4. A Swarm of

   ( c )

   d) Elephants
8. 8. What are insects? (Page 198)
   Answer: Insects are small animals with six legs that live almost everywhere around us.
9. 9. How do bees and butterflies help farmers? (Page 198)
   Answer: Bees and butterflies carry pollen from flower to flower, assisting in pollination which helps farmers get a better crop yield.
10. 10. How do wasps and ladybird beetles act as natural pest controllers? (Page 198)
    Answer: They eat crop-destroying caterpillars and harmful pests, protecting crops naturally without chemical pesticides.
11. 11. Should we harm small insects like dragonflies and beetles while playing? Why? (Page 200)
    Answer: No, we should never harm them. Every creature on Earth plays an essential role in maintaining the balance of nature.

PART 2: IMPROVE YOUR LEARNING

B

1. 1. Which of these animals is active at night? (  C  )
   A) Cow

   B) Hen

   C) Owl

   D) Butterfly
   Correct Answer: C) Owl
2. 2. Which animal usually lives and works in a group? (  C  )
   A) Tiger

   B) Lion

   C) Ant

   D) Snake
   Correct Answer: C) Ant
3. 3. What is called when animals move together in a group for protection?
   Answer: It is called herding (or group behavior like flocking for birds and schooling for fish).
4. 4. Name one insect that is useful to us.
   Answer: Honeybee (gives us honey and helps in pollination) or Silkworm (gives us silk).
5. 5. Why do birds build nests?
   Answer: Birds build nests to lay eggs, hatch them safely, shelter from climate conditions, and raise their chicks securely away from predators.
6. 6. Why do animals like deer live in herds?
   Answer: Deer live in herds for mutual protection against predators, to search for food safely, and to protect their young ones.

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