A Busy Month - 1 Class 4 Worksheet EVS Chapter 16

Q1: Fill in the Blanks

(i) The _____ makes its nest among the thorns of a cactus plant or a mehendi hedge.
Ans: The Dove makes its nest among the thorns of a cactus plant or a mehendi hedge.

(ii) A crow’s nest is even made up with pieces of _____ and _____ 
Ans: A crow’s nest is even made up with pieces of wire and wood.

(iii) The smallest bird is the ________.

Ans: The smallest bird is the hummingbird.

(iv) A bird that cannot fly is the _______.

Ans: A bird that cannot fly is the emu.

(v) The biggest bird is the _________.

Ans: The biggest bird is the ostrich.

Q2: Multiple Choice Questions

(i) Bird that can see in night is ________.
(a) Eagle
(b) Duck
(c) Owl
(d) Woodpecker
Ans. (c)
Owls are birds that are known for their excellent night vision. They have large eyes that are specially adapted to see in the dark. This helps them hunt for food during the night.
(ii) The smallest bird is ________
(a) Peacock
(b) Emu
(c) Ostrich
(d) Humming bird
Ans: (d)
Hummingbirds are the smallest birds in the world. They are tiny and can hover in the air by flapping their wings very fast. They are also known for their bright and colorful feathers.

(iii) A bird that cannot fly is _______.
(a) Sparrow
(b) Emu
(c) Ostrich
(d) crane
Ans. (b)
Emus are birds that are unable to fly. They are large and are native to Australia. They use their strong legs for running and have adapted to life on the ground.

(iv) The biggest bird is _________.
(a) Peacock
(b) Emu
(c) Ostrich
(d) Duck
Ans. (c)
Ostriches are the largest birds in the world. They are tall and have long necks. They are known for their ability to run fast on land.

(v) Which bird is national bird of India?
(a) Wood pecker
(b) Peacock
(c) Crow
(d) Eagle
Ans. (b)
The peacock is the national bird of India. It is known for its vibrant and colorful feathers, especially the stunning fan-shaped tail that the male peacock displays.
(vi) Which one is the flesh eating bird?
(a) Eagle
(b) Hawk
(c) Kite
(d) All
Ans. (d)
Eagles, hawks, and kites are all examples of flesh-eating birds. They are also called birds of prey because they hunt and eat other animals.

Q3: Short Questions Answer

(i) Which bird makes the 'tuk, tuk, tuk’ call?
Ans: The barbet or coppersmith makes the 'tuk, tuk, tuk’ call.

(ii) Who has written the letter?
Ans: Gijubhai has written the letter.

(iii) What kind of birds often make their nest in old and deserted buildings?
Ans: Pigeons, they often make a nest in old and deserted buildings.

(iv) Which bird makes its nest in a hole, in a tree trunk?
Ans: The Barbet

(v) What did Gijubhai saw through the Binoculars?
Ans: Gijubhai saw using his binoculars that the nest was made up of grasses. On the top part, there were soft twigs, hairs, roots, wool and cotton wool. Similar to the way exactly the robin makes its nest.

Q4: True or False

(i) An ostrich is the largest bird in the world. _______

Ans: True

(ii) The hummingbird is known for being the largest bird. _______

Ans: False (The hummingbird is the smallest bird.)

(iii) Owls are nocturnal and can see in the dark. _______

Ans: True

(iv) All birds can fly. _______

Ans: False (Some birds like the emu and ostrich cannot fly.)

(v) Eagles make their nests among the thorns of cactus plants. _______

Ans: False (Weaver birds make their nests among the thorns of cactus plants.)