NCERT Class 4 EVS Chapter 4: Complete Resource for The Story of Amrita
FAQs on NCERT Solutions for Class 4 EVS Chapter 4 - The Story Of Amrita
1. Write short notes on the Khejadi tree.
Ans: Found mainly in the desert area, the Khejadi trees can grow without much water. It is highly useful for people living in desert areas. Its bark is used for making medicines. People cook and eat its fruits (beans). Its woods do not get affected by insects, hence used for making doors, windows, furniture, etc. Animals in this area eat the leaves of the Khejadi. The children like playing in their shade. We must preserve the trees around us.
2. The Khejadi tree was the most common tree that grew in Amrita’s village. Which kind of trees can you see a lot in your area? Name two such trees. Find out more about these trees from your elders.
Ans: Banana –The banana tree is found in everyone’s backyard. It is very useful. We eat its fruit. It's full of nutrients. The banana leaves are used on sacred occasions for having food. The flower of the banana is also edible. The tree is also used for decorating houses.
Neem – The neem tree is perennial that means, it can survive for a very long period and has many health benefits. The neem flower is very beneficial and helps in treating body ailments. Neem leaves act as an insect repellent and keeps away mosquitoes.
3. What would happen without plants?
Ans: Without trees and roots to hold soil together, erosion would occur fast and strong rains would readily wash dirt away. Attempting to grow anything on Earth would also be difficult since the soil would be full of hazardous chemicals and contaminants that are typically filtered by trees. All food chains are built on the foundation of plants. Because forests are home to 70% of the world's land animals and plants, the bulk of them would be displaced.
4. What would happen without animals?
Ans: Our existence would be impossible without plants and animals. Animals are an important part of the food cycle. They provide us with food and clothes as well. We tamed several wild animals and turned them into livestock that provided milk, meat, and clothes. The ecological equilibrium will be disrupted if plants and animals vanish from the Earth's surface. Humans, as well as other animal and plant species, are all interconnected.
5. What is the importance of trees?
Ans: There would be no paper, pencils, coffee or tea without trees.More importantly, there would be no food for animals or people to consume. Trees provide us with oxygen. If trees disappear, after a certain period of time, there will be no oxygen available for breathing, and everyone would perish. They also aid in soil erosion reduction by tying the soil to their roots. Trees also absorb CO2 from the air and retain it in their wood and bark, delaying global warming.
6. Why do people hunt?
Ans: Animals are hunted for their flesh, skin, and bones. Few people hunt for survival, while others hunt for pleasure, personal convictions, or passion. Some individuals kill animals to use them for food or clothes, while others kill animals for the challenge and enjoyment of it. People also slaughter wild animals in order to consume their meat. Refer to the Class 4 EVS Chapter 4 NCERT Solutions available for free on Vedantu’s website and app to learn more about this.
7. What is the story of Amrita Devi in Chapter 4 of Class 4 EVS?
Ans: The courageous Amrita Devi Bishnoi and 363 other members of the Bishnoi Community in Khejadi, Rajasthan, risked their lives to safeguard the trees and animals in Chapter 4 “The Story of Amrita” of Class 4 EVS. The people, led by Amrita Devi, clutched the trees to defend themselves but were murdered by the king's troops. Finally, the monarch issued an order prohibiting the destruction of any trees or animals in the region.