Explore 100% textbook-accurate solutions for DAV Class 3 Kid Wiz Unit 2: Environment Around. Complete answers for flowers, kitchen home remedies, animal classifications, bird adaptations, healthy food habits, diseases and vaccines, the solar system, wildlife conservation, and Test Your Wisdom worksheets.
Unit Overview: Environment Around
Topics Covered in Unit 2:
- Flowers of India and their special uses.
- Kitchen Remedies: Medicinal herbs and spices found in Indian homes.
- Five Major Animal Groups: Insects, Fishes, Birds, Reptiles, Mammals.
- Bird species, nesting habits, and physical adaptations.
- Nutrition: Energy-giving, Body-building, and Protective Foods.
- Diseases, Human Organs, and Childhood Vaccines (BCG, DTP, OPV, MMR).
- Solar System planets and space facts.
- Endangered Wildlife and Forest Conservation.
1. Colourful Blossoms (Textbook Page 10)
| S.No. | Flower Clue / Description | Flower Name |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Known as the “King of Flowers”, national flower of England and symbol of love | Rose |
| 2. | Sacred aquatic blossom; the national flower of India | Lotus |
| 3. | Yellow flower that turns its face tracking the movement of the sun | Sunflower |
| 4. | Expensive fragrant spice obtained from the stigmas of a purple flower | Saffron (Kesar) |
| 5. | Beautiful tree flower cooked as a savory delicacy in North Indian cuisine | Kachnar |
2. Kitchen Cure: Home Remedies (Textbook Page 11)
| S.No. | Health Ailment / Condition | Natural Kitchen Cure |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Toothache and gum infection | Clove (Laung) |
| 2. | Indigestion and mouth freshener | Fennel (Saunf) |
| 3. | Hair loss and scalp health | Onion (Pyaz) |
| 4. | Antiseptic healing for cuts, burns, and wounds | Turmeric (Haldi) |
| 5. | Cough, sore throat, and cold remedy | Basil (Tulsi) |
| 6. | Stomach upset, vomiting, and cooling digestive drink | Mint (Pudina) |
| 7. | Throat irritation and motion sickness | Ginger (Adrak) |
| 8. | Controlling cholesterol and heart wellness | Garlic (Lahsun) |
3. Place Them Correctly: Animal Groups (Textbook Page 12)
| Group | Defining Biological Characteristics | Examples |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Insects | Six jointed legs, three body segments (head, thorax, abdomen), often wings. | Butterfly, Housefly, Mosquito, Ant, Beetle. |
| 2. Fishes | Aquatic animals with fins, streamlined body, and gills to breathe underwater. | Rohu, Catla, Shark, Goldfish, Salmon. |
| 3. Birds | Feathered body, toothless beak, two wings, hollow bones, and lay hard-shelled eggs. | Peacock, Sparrow, Pigeon, Eagle, Parrot. |
| 4. Reptiles | Cold-blooded vertebrates with dry, scaly skin that crawl on land. | Lizard, Snake, Crocodile, Turtle, Chameleon. |
| 5. Mammals | Warm-blooded animals that give birth to babies and feed them with milk. | Cow, Dog, Whale, Human, Tiger, Elephant. |
4. Bird Watch (Textbook Page 13)
A. Match birds with their special traits:
1-d (Ostrich → Largest living running bird unable to fly)
2-f (Penguin → Flightless bird that swims gracefully in freezing Antarctic waters)
3-e (Hummingbird → Tiny bird that can hover and fly backwards)
4-b (Owl → Nocturnal bird of prey with large eyes and silent flight)
5-c (Woodpecker → Pecks tree trunks with sharp chiseled beak for insects)
6-a (Peacock → India’s national bird known for its iridescent train of feathers)
B. Identify birds from clues:
Vulture, Hawk, Koel (Cuckoo), Ostrich, Peacock, Sparrow.
5. Health Is Wealth: Food Groups (Textbook Page 14)
| Nutrient Category | Importance in Body | Textbook Food Examples |
|---|---|---|
| A. Energy-giving Food | Provides glucose and fuel for physical work and play | 1. Rice, 2. Wheat, 3. Sugar |
| B. Body-building Food | Helps in muscle growth and cell repair (Proteins) | 1. Milk, 2. Fish, 3. Egg |
| C. Protective Food | Builds strong immunity against infections (Vitamins & Minerals) | 1. Apple, 2. Orange, 3. Mango |
| D. Junk Food (Unhealthy) | High in sugar, salt, and unhealthy trans fats | 1. Burger, 2. Pizza, 3. Chips |
6. Not at Ease: Organs & Vaccines (Textbook Page 16)
A. Match each ailment with the affected organ:
1-e (Cataract → Eye)
2-c (Jaundice → Liver)
3-a (Pneumonia → Lungs)
4-f (Dental Cavity → Teeth)
5-d (Dermatitis → Skin)
6-b (Typhoid → Intestines)
B. Essential Childhood Vaccines:
1. BCG → Protects against Tuberculosis (TB).
2. DTP → Protects against Diphtheria, Tetanus, and Pertussis (Whooping cough).
3. OPV → Oral Polio Vaccine preventing poliomyelitis.
4. MMR → Protects against Measles, Mumps, and Rubella.
5. HPV → Human Papillomavirus vaccine.
7. Space Territory: The Solar System (Textbook Page 17)
- Total number of planets orbiting the Sun: Eight
- The largest planet in the solar system: Jupiter
- The giant planet featuring the great swirling red storm: Jupiter
- The unique planet supporting life, called the Blue Planet: Earth
- The Red Planet covered in rusty iron-rich dust: Mars
- The hottest and brightest planet, known as the Morning/Evening Star: Venus
- Odd one out: Sun (Star), Moon (Satellite), Stars, Mercury (Planet), Purnima (Full moon phase).
8. No Hunting Please! Protected Wildlife (Textbook Page 19)
Identify the protected wildlife species of India:
1. Tiger (Royal Bengal Tiger – National Animal)
2. Spoonbill (Wading bird with spoon-shaped bill)
3. Elephant (National Heritage Animal)
4. Hornbill (Tropical forest bird with large casque on beak)
5. Leopard (Snow Leopard / Indian Leopard)
6. Yak (Long-haired bovine of high Himalayas)
7. Deer (Spotted Deer / Chital)
8. Python (Non-venomous constrictor snake)
9. Peafowl (Peacock – National Bird)
Test Your Wisdom: Solved Revision Exercise (Textbook Pages 22-23)
1. Identify the odd one out with scientific reason:
- a. Cat → It is a viviparous mammal that gives birth directly to young ones; the others are birds/reptiles that lay eggs.
- b. Bamboo → Botanically, bamboo is a giant perennial grass; the others are woody trees.
- c. Brinjal → It is consumed as a culinary vegetable; the others are eaten primarily as sweet fruits.
- d. Moon → It is Earth’s natural satellite; the others are planets or stars.
- e. Yawning → It is an involuntary respiratory reflex; the others are infectious diseases.
- f. Metro → It runs on dedicated railway tracks; the others are road-bound vehicles.
2. True or False:
a. ✓ (True) | b. ✓ (True) | c. ✗ (False) | d. ✗ (False) | e. ✓ (True) | f. ✗ (False)
3. Fill in the Blanks:
a. Orchids, b. Marigold, c. Water Lily, d. Lotus
4. Quick Knowledge Answers:
a. Herb with very large leaves: Banana
b. Largest living land animal: Elephant
c. Smallest bird in the world: Hummingbird
d. Fastest running animal on land: Cheetah
e. Disease caused by Anopheles mosquito bite: Malaria
f. Spice used to soothe toothaches: Clove
g. Abundant natural source of Vitamin D: Sunlight
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q1: Why is sunlight called the sunshine vitamin source?
Ans: When our skin is exposed to morning sunlight, it naturally synthesizes Vitamin D, which is essential for strong bones and teeth.
Q2: What is the fastest land animal?
Ans: The cheetah is the fastest animal on land, capable of reaching speeds up to 100 to 120 km/h in short bursts.