Std 3 EVS Chapter 7 Let’s Be Friends with Animals Question Answers | Maharashtra Board | The World Around Us Part 2
Std 3 EVS (The World Around Us Part 2) Maharashtra Board
Chapter 7 โ Let’s Be Friends with Animals | Complete Question Answers
๐ Observe
Fill the Circle
Green = Living Things | Red = Non-living Things
| Picture | Answer |
| Bird | ๐ข Living Thing |
| Beehive | ๐ข Living Thing |
| Swing | ๐ด Non-living Thing |
| Tractor | ๐ด Non-living Thing |
| Motorbike | ๐ด Non-living Thing |
| Cow | ๐ข Living Thing |
๐ฆต Groups of Animals Based on the Number of Legs
| Two-legged Animals | Four-legged Animals | Eight-legged Animals | More than Eight Legs |
| Peacock | Cow | Spider | Millipede |
| Hen | Dog | Scorpion | Centipede |
| Duck | Goat | Tick | Earthworm* |
| Human | Horse |
Earthworms do not have legs but are often grouped separately because they are many-segmented.
๐ Quick Facts
- Humans and birds walk on two legs.
- Cow, horse, tiger and deer walk on four legs.
- Snakes crawl because they do not have legs.
- Most insects have six legs.
- Spiders and scorpions have eight legs.
- Millipedes and centipedes have many legs.
- Ducks, frogs and turtles have webbed feet for swimming.
๐ Groups of Animals Based on Their Food Habits
Identify the Animals
- Frog
- Crocodile
- Buffalo
- Lion
- Parrot
- Horse
Other Examples
Herbivorous Animals
- Goat
- Sheep
- Camel
- Deer
Carnivorous Animals
- Tiger
- Wolf
- Fox
- Leopard
Omnivorous Animals
- Bear
- Crow
- Hen
- Human
๐พ Whom Are We Like?
| Group | Examples |
| Like Rats | Shrew, Porcupine |
| Like Cats | Leopard, Tiger |
| Like Monkeys | Gorilla, Human |
| Like Dogs | Hyena, Fox |
๐ Diurnal and Nocturnal Animals
Q1. Is a human diurnal or nocturnal?
Answer:
Humans are diurnal because they are active during the day and sleep at night.
Q2. Write examples of animals with similar body structures.
| Group | Examples |
| Dog Family | Dog, Fox, Wolf |
| Cat Family | Tiger, Leopard, Cheetah |
| Monkey Family | Monkey, Chimpanzee, Human |
| Large Mammals | Rhinoceros, Elephant, Hippopotamus |
๐ฆ Parts of a Bird
The main parts of a bird are:
- Head
- Eye
- Beak
- Wings
- Tail
- Legs
๐ค Activity
Birds According to Their Size
Smaller than a Sparrow
- Hummingbird
- Sunbird
Same Size as a Sparrow
- Weaver Bird
- House Finch
Larger than a Sparrow
- Crow
- Pigeon
๐ญ Think and Answer
Q. Is it right or wrong to tie a thread to a dragonfly?
Answer:
It is wrong because:
- It hurts the dragonfly.
- It may injure its wings or body.
- We should always be kind to animals and insects.
โค๏ธ Caring for Animals
Q1. What will you do if you see a puppy getting drenched in the rain?
Answer:
- I will take the puppy to a safe place.
- I will keep it warm with a cloth.
- I will give it clean food and water.
- I will take care of it with kindness.
Q2. How should we care for domestic animals?
Answer:
- Give them clean food and water.
- Keep their shelter clean.
- Get them vaccinated regularly.
- Treat them with love and care.
๐ฑ Each Other’s Companions
Q. How do plants benefit from the hair on animals?
Answer:
Seeds stick to the hair of animals. When animals move from one place to another, the seeds fall on the ground. This helps new plants grow in different places.
โ Let’s Revise
A. Choose the Correct Option
- An animal with eight legs is Scorpion.
- An animal that lives in a burrow is Rabbit.
- A domestic animal is Cat.
B. Odd One Out
1. Ant, Mouse, Peepal, Sparrow
Answer: Peepal
Reason: Peepal is a plant, while the others are animals.
2. Cow, Cockroach, Hen, Honeybee
Answer: Cow
Reason: Cow is a mammal, while the others are insects or birds.
3. Potter Wasp, Butterfly, Beetle, Parrot
Answer: Parrot
Reason: Parrot is a bird, while the others are insects.
4. Algae, Water, Fish, Crab
Answer: Water
Reason: Water is non-living, while the others are living things.
5. Monkey, Human, Bat, House
Answer: House
Reason: House is a non-living object.
C. Observe and Complete the Table
Animals Based on Number of Legs
| Number of Legs | Examples |
| Four Legs | Lion, Deer, Fox, Buffalo, Crocodile |
| Six Legs | Dragonfly |
| Eight Legs | Tick |
| Ten Legs | Crab, Shrimp |
Animals Based on Habitat
| Habitat | Examples |
| Land | Lion, Deer, Fox, Buffalo |
| Water | Frog, Crab, Shrimp, Crocodile |
| Trees | Parrot |
| Air | Parrot, Dragonfly, Mosquito |
Animals Based on Food
| Food Habit | Examples |
| Eat Grass | Deer, Buffalo |
| Eat Fruits | Parrot |
| Eat Meat | Lion, Fox, Crocodile |
| Eat Insects | Frog, Dragonfly |
D. Answer the Following
Q1. Why are butterflies not birds even though they have wings?
Answer:
Butterflies are insects. They have six legs and three body parts (head, thorax and abdomen). Birds have feathers, beaks and two legs. Therefore, butterflies are not birds.
Q2. Why are ticks, centipedes and crabs not insects?
Answer:
Insects have six legs.
- Ticks have eight legs.
- Centipedes have many legs.
- Crabs have ten legs.
Therefore, they are not insects.
๐ฏ Activity
Animal Identity Card โ Rabbit
| Information | Details |
| Name | Rabbit |
| Shelter | Burrow |
| Legs | Four |
| Food | Grass, leaves and vegetables |
Animal Identity Card โ Tiger
| Information | Details |
| Name | Tiger |
| Shelter | Forest / Cave |
| Legs | Four |
| Food | Meat |
๐ Key Points to Remember
- Animals are classified by the number of legs, food habits and habitat.
- Herbivores eat plants, carnivores eat meat and omnivores eat both plants and animals.
- Humans are diurnal animals.
- Always be kind to animals and never hurt them.
- Domestic animals need proper food, shelter and care.