Class 4 EVS Chapter 4 Growing up with Nature – Extra Questions with Answers

From infancy through childhood, adolescence, and adulthood, Class 4 EVS Chapter 4 traces how humans, animals, and plants all grow and change over time, and these questions revisit each of those stages.

Last Updated: September 23, 2026

Very Short Answer Questions

Q1. Name one stage of human growth after infancy.
Ans: Childhood (also acceptable: adolescence, adulthood, or old age).

Q2. Name one thing plants need from nature to grow well.
Ans: Sunlight (also acceptable: water, air, or soil).

Q3. Give one sign that shows an animal is growing.
Ans: Increase in body size (also acceptable: growing stronger or developing new abilities).

Short Answer Questions

Q4. Name the five general stages of human growth mentioned in the chapter, in order.
Ans: Infancy, childhood, adolescence, adulthood, and old age.

Q5. Explain why good nutrition matters during the growing years.
Ans: Good nutrition provides the nutrients needed for healthy bone, muscle, and brain development, which is especially important while the body is growing quickly.

Higher-Order Thinking Question

Q6. Two plants of the same type are grown, but one gets more sunlight and water than the other. What do you think would happen, and why?
Ans: The plant getting more sunlight and water would likely grow taller and healthier, since sunlight and water are essential resources plants need for photosynthesis and overall growth; the other plant may grow more slowly or weakly due to fewer resources.

Frequently Asked Questions

How would you explain why plants need sunlight, water and air to grow well?
Plants use sunlight and water along with carbon dioxide from air to make their own food through photosynthesis, which is essential for their growth.

How would you plan a small activity to observe how a seed grows into a plant over several weeks?
Plant a seed in a pot with soil, water it regularly, place it where it gets sunlight, and record its height and changes in a notebook every few days.

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