The Book of Nature by Jawaharlal Nehru | Class 7 | Lesson 1 | Activity Questions Answers | WBBSE |
The Book of Nature Activity-1 Solutions
Underline the appropriate alternatives:
(a) India
is in fact a (big/ small/ huge) part of the earth’s surface.
Answer –
India is in a small part of the earth’s surface.
(b) Once
upon a time the earth was too (cold/ dark/ hot) for any living being to
survive.
Answer –
Once upon a time the earth was too hot for any living being to survive.
(c) Fossils
are (a type of wild animal/ one kind of hard rock/ the remains of old living
beings).
Answer –
Fossils are the remains of old living beings.
The Book of Nature Activity-2
Answer the following questions in complete sentences:
(a) What
must we do to know about the tale of this world?
Answer – To
know about the tale of this would we must think of all the countries and all
the people that have inhabited it and not merely of one little country where we
may have been born.
(b) How old
is our earth?
Answer –
Our earth is very old – millions and millions of years old.
(c) Who
roamed the earth before the arrival of human beings?
Answer –
Only animals roamed on this earth before the arrival of human beings.
The Book of Nature Activity-3
Fill in the blanks with suitable words from the text. The
first letters of the words are given:
(a) As a
subject, history is quite interesting.
(b) We have
good relations with our neighboring country.
(c) Plants
need air, water and sunlight to grow.
(d) Can you
imagine how big the Universe is?
(e) You
should study regularly if you want to be a good student.
The Book of Nature Activity-4
Make meaningful sentences with the following words:
(a) Interest –
The more you read the more your interest will grow in reading.
(b) Surface –
Actually we live on the earth’s surface.
(c) Inhabited –
In old times only poor illiterate people inhabited the rural areas.
(d) Together –
We shall visit the place together.
(e) Scientist –
A scientist researches to find out unknown mysteries of this earth.
The Book of Nature Activity-5
Identify which of the following statements are true and
which are False. Give a supporting statement for each of your answers.
(a) Fairy
tales are rich in imagination. (T)
(b) We have
no means to know about the far-off days. (F)
(c) The
alphabet of nature is like the Hindi or the English alphabet. (T)
(d) We can
learn a lot about our world from the rivers and mountains. (T)
The Book of Nature Activity-6
Complete the
following sentences with information from the text:
(a) No book
could have been written in old times because then men did not exist
(b) To be able
to read any language one has to learn its alphabet.
(c) A small
pebble was definitely a part of a big rock.
(d) On the
beaches at the seaside, little children can play and make castles out of the
sand.
The Book of Nature Activity - 7
Fill in the
following chart with information from the text:
| Statement | Reason |
|---|---|
| 1. Fairy tales need not be true. | Because those are based on imagination. |
| 2. A piece of rock looks different from a pebble. | Because a rock is full of corners or rough edges whereas a pebble is round and smooth and shiny. |
| 3. A bit of rock from some mountain side reaches a little valley. | Because the rain washes the bit of rock down the river carries it to the little valley. |
| 4. All pebbles do not become sand. | Because the river leaves some pebbles behind in its course. |
The Book of Nature Activity - 8
Answer the
following questions:
(a) Which are
the things around us that tell us about the earth’s early tale?
Answer – Rocks, mountains, pebbles,
rivers, fossils etc. thing around us that tell us about earth’s early tale.
(b) Why does a
pebble have a smooth surface?
Answer – A pebble rolled at the
bottom of the river and its edges were worn away.
(c) How does a
pebble become grains of sand?
Answer – The River had carried a
pebble and it would have become smaller and smaller till at last it became a
grain of sand.
(d) What does
the author mean by “The Great Book of Nature?”
Answer – “The Great Book of Nature”
is a metaphorical reference to the natural world and its processes, suggesting
that by observing and studying nature, one can gain knowledge and insights
about the world and its workings.
Activity - 9
Rearrange the
sentences in the correct order by writing the numbers in the brackets. One is
done for you:
(a) The rock
is taken to a big river by the little river.(2)
(b) At last it
is turned into grains of sand. (6)
(c) It becomes
a pebble. (5)
(d) A bit of
rock is pushed by a mountain stream into a little river. ( 1 )
(e) The pebble
becomes smaller because it is carried on and on by the river. (4)
(f) The edges
of the rock are worn away and its rough surface is made smooth. (3)
The Book of Nature Activity - 10
Match the
words in Column A with their meanings in Column B. One is done for you:
| A | B |
|---|---|
| fascinating | (a) the set of letters in a language [4] |
| merely | (b) top visible side [5] |
| fortunately | (c) became damaged by use [6] |
| alphabet | (d) only or just [2] |
| surface | (e) luckily [3] |
| worn | (f) very interesting or charming [1] |
The Book of Nature Activity - 11
·
Replace the underline
words with suitable opposite words from the box. There are some extra words.
Hopeful, lost,
add, left, ugly, late, sad, rough
(a) The man
became famous in the early years of his life.
Answer: late
(b) She is
looking very happy.
Answer: ugly
(c) The trunk
of this huge tree has a smooth bark.
Answer: rough
(d) Jatin
found his pencil box on his way to school.
Answer: lost
(e) Smita
learnt to subtract.
Answer: add
The Book of Nature Activity – 12 (a)
Read the
Paragraph below and put the apostrophe ( ‘ ) mark in the proper places:
Answer:
Rahim’s father is a well-known
person. The Hon’ble
M.L.A. of the area is his relative. He has donated a good sum of money to the
local library for buying new books. The library is located near the girl’s
high school. Sabina’s
brother and Akram’s
sister often visit the library. They like to read children’s story books
and Tagore’s
poems. Their parents also go there to read newspapers after the day’s
work.
The Book of Nature Activity – 12 (b)
Rewrite the
following passage using contracted forms of words wherever applicable:
Answer:
The teacher
said, “We’ll
know you are a good student. I can’t understand why you have done such a
thing. you shouldn’t
behave rudely with your classmates. promise me, you will always remember what I’ve
said.”
The student
realised his mistake. He said, “sir, I’m sorry. I shall never behave like
this.”
The Book of Nature Activity – 13 (a)
Possessive adjective : When
an adjective indicates processions or relation with the
nouns that follow, it is called Possessive adjectives.
Example : my,our,their,your etc
Possessive Pronoun : when a pronoun indicates
position of or connection with the nouns in the sentence, it is called what is
a Possessive Pronoun.
Example : mine, ours, yours, theirs
etc
Fill in the chart correctly:
| Pronouns | Possessive Adjectives | Possessive Pronouns |
|---|---|---|
| I | My | Mine |
| We | Our | Ours |
| You | Your | Yours |
| He | His | His |
| She | Her | Hers |
| It | Its | Its |
| They | Their | Theirs |
The Book of Nature Activity – 13 (b)
Fill in the
blanks with appropriate possessive pronouns and possessive adjectives :
Yesterday I forgot to take back my pen
from Sunil. I gave him mine in
the class because he did not bring his.
The little girl has torn her clothes.
“But why are your clothes dirty?”, Asked
the mother to the girls’ elder brothers. “we have soiled our clothes
while playing outside.”
Notice: Activity 14 and activity 15 you have to do your own and I will
help you.
The Book of Nature Activity – 14 (a)
Nirmal hasn’t replied in the correct format. Rewrite the letter correctly for him.
Answer:
22/1,
Hill Road,
Siliguri
Dear Kanan,
I got your letter yesterday. Thank you for your invitation to go
on a tour of Rajasthan together. But my mother is very ill. She is going to
have heart surgery early next month. So we can’t join you for the year. Please
don’t mind. Wish you a happy and memorable visit to Rajasthan.
Your
loving friend,
Nirmal
Delhi – 110092
32/4 M G Road
Eastern Extension
The Book of Nature Activity – 14 (b)
Write a letter to your friend in a about seventy words telling
him/her about a short tour had recently gone to. Mention the places you had visited,
how you travelled, people who accompanied you, your sightseeing and your
enjoyment of the tour.
Answer:
Arabinda
para
Alipurduar
Pin – 735211
Dear Rama,
I went on a short tour with my family to the nearby hill
station. We traveled by car and visited a beautiful lake, a scenic garden, and
a charming old temple. My parents and younger sister accompanied me. The
sightseeing was wonderful, and we had a great time enjoying the natural beauty.
It was a very enjoyable trip!
Your
loving friend,
Geeta.
Rama Das
c/o Nabin Das
Subhaspalli, Siliguri
The Book of Nature Activity – 15 Solutions
Study the following picture carefully:
Now write a paragraph in about seventy words describing this
picture of a village fair. Use the following words and phrases:
Answer:
A VILLAGE FAIR
Lots of fun things happen at the village fair ground. People of
all ages gather around the fun merry-go-round, and the colorful circus tent
makes everyone feel amazed. There are many shops and counters with yummy snacks
and toys to buy. A balloon-seller walks through the crowd and makes the scene
more playful. The fair is a happy mix of fun and enjoyment that everyone can
remember.