A Day With Nandu Class 4 Worksheet EVS Chapter 3

Q1: Fill in the Blanks

(i) Nandu is an _____.
Ans: Nandu is an elephant.

(ii) Elephants like to play in _____ and _____.
Ans: Elephants like to play in mud and water.

(iii)  _____ is the oldest in this herd of elephants.
Ans: Nani ma is the oldest in this herd of elephants.

(iv) The ____________ is an extension of the upper lip and nose, serving various functions such as grasping, breathing, feeding, and lifting.
Ans: The Elephant's trunk is an extension of the upper lip and nose, serving various functions such as grasping, breathing, feeding, and lifting.

(v) A group of elephants is commonly called a ____________, typically led by one female elephant.
Ans: A group of elephants is commonly called a Herd, typically led by one female elephant.

Q2: Multiple Choice Questions

(i) Who is the leader of the elephant herd?
(a) Oldest male
(b) Oldest female
(c) Young female
(d) Young male
Ans: (b)
In many elephant herds, the oldest and most experienced female, often referred to as the matriarch, assumes the leadership role. She guides the herd in terms of finding food, water, and shelter, as well as making decisions during times of danger or conflict.

(ii) What are the external teeth of the elephant called?
(a) Tusk
(b) Molar
(c) Pre Molars
(d) All
Ans: (a)
The tusks of an elephant are elongated, specialized incisors that grow out from the elephant's upper jaw. They are used for various purposes, including digging, lifting objects, and in some cases, for defense or as a means of display.

(iii) Male elephants live in the herd till the age of:-
(a) 10 years
(b) 15 years
(c) 12 years
(d) 20 years
Ans: (b)
Male elephants usually stay with their natal herd (the herd they were born into) until they reach adolescence, which is usually around the age of 12 to 15 years. After this period, they may leave the herd and lead more solitary lives or form bachelor groups.

(iv) What is the approximate weight of adult elephant?
(a) 200kg
(b) 400kg
(c) 300 kg
(d) 500 kg
Ans: (d)
The weight of an adult elephant varies greatly depending on the species. However, none of the options provided accurately reflects the weight of an adult elephant. Adult elephants can weigh anywhere from around 2,700 kg (5,950 pounds) for a smaller Asian elephant female to over 6,000 kg (13,200 pounds) for a larger African elephant male.

(v) What is the Sun's role in sustaining life on Earth?
(a) Provides a platform for life
(b) Controls the weather
(c) Major source of energy for life on Earth
(d) Illuminates the night sky
Ans: (c)
Major source of energy for life on Earth. The Sun is the primary source of energy for life on Earth through the process of photosynthesis, providing light and heat essential for the survival of plants and, consequently, the entire food chain.

Q3: True and False

(i) When Nandu woke up, he was in a grey forest.
Ans: False
The given statement is false. When Nandu woke up he was not in the grey forest.

(ii) Nandu is the oldest elephant in the herd.
Ans: False.
Nandu is the youngest elephant in the herd.

(iii) Elephant Trunks are only used for breathing and feeding.
Ans: False
Elephant trunks serve multiple functions including grasping, dusting, smelling, drinking, and lifting heavy objects.

(iv) Male elephants actively participate in raising their young within a herd.
Ans: False
Male elephants tend not to play much of a role in the raising of their young.

(v) The Sun is the largest star in the Solar Family.
Ans: False
The Sun is a medium-sized star, not the largest in the solar system.

Q4: Short Question Answer

(i) What does the baby elephants like doing the most in the jungle?
Ans: Baby elephants like to play in the water in the jungle.

(ii) What is the function of big ears of the elephant?
Ans: The big ears of elephant works like a fan. Flapping the big ears keep the elephants cool.

(iii) Why did Amma gently pushed Nandu towards the water?
Ans: Amma gently pushed Nandu towards the water as she wants Nandu to play in the water.

(iv) Who are the members of an elephant herd?
Ans: 10 - 12 Female elephants and baby elephants (both male and female) are the members of an elephant herd.

(v) When does the male member of the herd leave the herd?
Ans: When the male member becomes 13-14 years old, he leaves the herd.

(vi) Why do animals move in herds?
Ans: Animals move in herds in search of food.

(vii) How much of leaves can an elephant eat in one day?
Ans: In one day an elephant can eat more than 100kgs of leaves and twigs.

(viii) What does the member of herd do after reaching to the jungle?
Ans: The members of the herdspreads out and eat their favorite leaves and twigs as they reach to the jungle. After that, they moved to the river and play in the water. The mother elephants lay down in water and mud on the river bank.

(ix) For how long does the elephant sleep in a day?
Ans: The elephant sleep for 2 to 4 hours a day.

(x) What is the age and weight of Nandu?
Ans: Nandu was three months old and he weighs 200kg.

(xi) What happened when Nandu reached close to water?
Ans: When Nandu reached close to the water a strong fountain of water fell on his head and he sot wet.

(xii) Who is the leader of an elephant herd?
Ans: The oldest female elephant in the herd is the leader of an elephant herd.

(xiii) What are animal herds?
Ans: When animals live in groups, it is called animal herds.

(xiv) Apart from elephants, name other animals that live in forests?
Ans: Apart from elephants, the other animals that are found in the forest are lions, tigers, monkeys, snakes, deer etc.

(xv) Apart from elephants, name the animals that live in herds.
Ans: Apart from elephants, the animals that live in herds are ants, lions, wolf, penguins etc.