NCERT Solutions for Class 4 EVS Chapter 3: Nature Trail – Free PDF Download

Chapter 3 of the Class 4 EVS textbook Our Wondrous World is Nature Trail. It takes children on an observational journey through nature, noticing plants, animals, birds, insects, and natural features along a walking trail.

Last Updated: September 23, 2026

NCERT Textbook Questions and Answers – Chapter 3: Nature Trail

Write (Page 37)

Q: Can you think of rules that should be followed while you are in a zoo or a forest?
A: Don’t feed the animals, don’t litter, don’t make loud noises, stay on the marked path, don’t pluck flowers or damage plants, and don’t try to touch or disturb wild animals.

Discuss (Page 37)

Q: Why are these rules important to follow?
A: These rules protect animals and plants from harm and stress, keep the natural habitat clean and undisturbed, and also keep visitors safe from wild or unfamiliar animals.

Activity 1 (Page 39)

Q: Identify the animals in the forest picture and divide them into land animals and birds in the sky.
A: Sample answer: Land animals — deer, tiger, rabbit, fox; Birds in the sky — eagle, parrot, sparrow, peacock.

Write (Page 40)

Q1: Name some animals, including the birds, that you have seen. Write any one feature of each of them.
A: Sample answer: Dog — loyal and barks; Cat — has whiskers and is agile; Sparrow — small and chirps; Crow — black feathers and cawing sound.

Q2 (Indian Giant Squirrel): Compare its features with the squirrels you see in your area.
A: The Indian Giant Squirrel is much larger, with reddish-brown, black and cream fur and a very long bushy tail, while the common squirrels seen in our area are smaller, greyish-brown, with pale stripes along their back.

Activity 2 (Page 43)

Q1: Look at the footprints and guess the name of the animals that you think must have come to the pond to drink water.
A: Sample answer: based on footprint shape and size, the animals could be a deer, a dog, a bird, and an elephant.

Q2: Observe and draw the footprint of any animal in the space given here.
A: Students draw and label a real animal footprint they observed, noting its shape and size.

Write (Page 44)

Q: Name the birds shown below.
A: Sample answer: sparrow, peacock, parrot, and crow (identification depends on the pictures given in the textbook).

Activity 3 (Page 45)

Q: Take different food items like grains, berries, fruits, nuts, etc. in a plate, and fill the table below with appropriate tool(s) for picking up each of these food items.
A: Sample answer: Grains — beak (thin, pointed) suits pecking; Nuts — a strong, curved beak suits cracking shells; Berries/fruit — a short, wide beak suits plucking soft fruit; this mirrors how different birds have differently shaped beaks suited to their food.

Activity 4 (Pages 47–48)

Q1: Create a Bird Diary by observing bird movements, diet, and habitat.
A: Students note, over several days, which birds they saw, what they were eating, and where they were nesting or resting, recording it as a simple diary with dates.

Q2: List the animals which live in and around water bodies.
A: Fish, frogs, ducks, turtles, crabs, and water snakes are examples of animals that live in and around water bodies.

Write (Page 49)

Q1: What are the insects that you find at your home and in your surroundings?
A: Sample answer: ants, houseflies, mosquitoes, butterflies, and cockroaches.

Q2: Name the insects shown below.
A: Sample answer: ant, honeybee, butterfly, and ladybird (based on the pictures given in the book).

Activity 5 (Pages 50–51)

Q1: Identify plants based on the leaf pictures.
A: Students match each leaf shape/pattern shown to the correct plant name given in the textbook.

Q2: Observe the leaves of different plants in your neighbourhood and fill the table.
A: Sample answer: Mango leaf — long, smooth-edged; Neem leaf — small, jagged-edged; Hibiscus leaf — broad with a pointed tip.

Activity 6 (Page 52)

Q: Create leaf rubbings (“Leaf Autograph”) with crayons and identify the plant names.
A: Place a leaf under a sheet of paper, gently rub a crayon over it to reveal the leaf’s vein pattern, then label the rubbing with the correct plant name.

Let Us Reflect (Pages 55–56)

(Exact page wording should be cross-checked against your physical copy for this hands-on, mostly open-ended section.)

Q1: Which animal would you love to be? What special abilities would it give you?
A: Sample answer: I would love to be an eagle because it can fly high and see things clearly from far away, which would let me explore new places easily.

Q2: How do you think different plants and animals are dependent on each other?
A: Plants give animals food, oxygen, and shelter; in turn, animals help plants by spreading seeds and pollinating flowers — so plants and animals depend on each other to survive.

Q3: What is the role of a nature scientist?
A: A nature scientist (naturalist) studies plants, animals, and their habitats, observes their behaviour, and works to understand and protect the environment.

Q4: Solve the puzzle. Find the treasures of the forest.
A: A hands-on puzzle activity where students search for hidden words or pictures representing forest “treasures” like trees, animals, water, and flowers.

Q5: Plan a nature walk with your family or friends in a nearby park.
A: Students plan a short walk, listing what they hope to observe (birds, insects, plants) and any rules of safe and respectful behaviour to follow.

Q6: Create a scene of a forest where students can perform the roles of plants and animals.
A: A class role-play activity where students act as different plants and animals, showing how they interact and depend on one another.

Q7: Let us make a paper turtle!
A: A simple craft activity using coloured paper folded and cut into the shape of a turtle.

Q8: Write the name of your state animal, bird, and plant.
A: Sample answer (varies by state) — e.g., for Madhya Pradesh: State animal — Barasingha; State bird — Paradise Flycatcher (Duidhraj); State tree — Banyan. Students should fill in the correct answer for their own state.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a nature trail?
A path through a natural area, like a park or forest, used for observing and learning about plants, animals, and the environment.

What should you carry on a nature trail walk?
A notebook for recording observations, and comfortable clothing and footwear suitable for walking outdoors.

Written by Satish

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