General Knowledge Class 4 - Plants And-Animals Notes

Plants and Animals

Welcome to the chapter on Plants and Animals for Class 4. In this chapter, you will learn interesting facts about different plants and animals, their uses, and how they help us and the environment. By the end of this chapter, you will be able to name many plants and animals, know their importance, and understand how to care for them!

Introduction

Plants and animals are an important part of our world. They live in forests, gardens, homes, and many other places. Both plants and animals help us in many ways.

Amazing Plants

• Bamboo: The fastest growing plant in the world.
• Neem: Known for its medicinal uses.
• Lotus: The national flower of India.
• Cactus: Grows in deserts and stores water.
• Mango Tree: Gives us delicious mangoes in summer.

Useful Animals

• Cow: Gives us milk.
• Honeybee: Makes honey and helps pollinate flowers.
• Dog: Guards our homes and is a loyal friend.
• Elephant: Used for carrying heavy loads in some places.
• Earthworm: Makes the soil rich and helps plants grow.

How Plants and Animals Help Us

• Plants give us oxygen, food, wood, and medicines.
• Animals give us milk, eggs, meat, wool, and help in farming.
• Both plants and animals keep nature balanced.

Caring for Plants and Animals

• Water plants regularly and do not pluck leaves or flowers unnecessarily.
• Feed animals properly and treat them with kindness.
• Do not harm plants and animals. Protect them and their homes.

Fun Activity: Nature Walk

Go for a walk in a garden or park. Make a list of plants and animals you see. Draw pictures of your favorite ones!

Summary

• Plants and animals are important for us and the environment.
• They give us food, oxygen, and many useful things.
• We must care for and protect plants and animals.

Practice Questions

1. Name two plants that are used as medicines.
2. Which animal gives us honey?
3. Why are earthworms called a farmer’s friend?
4. How can you care for animals?
5. List three things we get from plants.

Challenge Yourself

• Make a poster showing how to protect plants and animals.
• Find out the names of five animals that live in water.

Did You Know?

• A giraffe’s neck can be up to 2 meters long!
• Some plants eat insects, like the Venus flytrap.

Glossary

• Medicinal: Used for making medicines.
• Pollinate: To help flowers make seeds and fruits.
• Balanced: In the right amount, not too much or too little.

Answers to Practice Questions

1. Neem, tulsi (any two medicinal plants).
2. Honeybee.
3. They make the soil rich and help plants grow.
4. Feed them, give them clean water, and treat them kindly.
5. Food, oxygen, wood (any three).

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Plants and animals make our world beautiful and healthy. Take care of them every day!