2.Read, Think & Enjoy - Lesson 2
The Beautiful World of Birds
Read, Think & Enjoy - Lesson 2
Nature Study
🦜 About the Lesson
This chapter is a fascinating study of birds, particularly focusing on the most common bird found near human settlements—the Sparrow (गौरैया). It details their habits, types, feeding patterns, and how they coexist with humans. It highlights that nature has created a beautiful variety of birds, each with unique features.
📖 Summary (हिन्दी सारांश)
यह पाठ हमें पक्षियों, विशेषकर गौरैया (Sparrow) की दुनिया के बारे में बताता है।
गौरैया की विशेषताएँ:
- गौरैया एक छोटी चिड़िया है जो पूरी दुनिया में वहां पाई जाती है जहां इंसान रहते हैं।
- इसके पैर (Feet) बड़े होते हैं जो बीज (Seeds) खोदने में मदद करते हैं।
- वयस्क गौरैया मुख्य रूप से बीज खाती है, लेकिन अपने बच्चों को कीड़े (Insects) और लार्वा खिलाती है।
- नर गौरैया (Male) की गर्दन पर काले धब्बे (Black patch) होते हैं, जबकि मादा (Female) सादे भूरे रंग की होती है।
अन्य पक्षी:
पाठ में जंगल की गौरैया (Jungle Sparrow) का भी जिक्र है जो अमेरिका में पाई जाती है। इसके अलावा, पाठ हमें याद दिलाता है कि पक्षी प्रकृति के सुंदर उपहार हैं और हमें उनका संरक्षण करना चाहिए।
📚 Word Meanings (शब्दार्थ)
| Word | Meaning (Hindi) | Meaning (English) |
|---|---|---|
| Throughout | हर जगह/सर्वत्र | In every part of |
| Scratching | खुरचना | To mark surface with nails |
| Seeds | बीज | Part of plant |
| Specimens | नमूने/प्रकार | Examples of a type |
| Patch | धब्बा | A small area distinct from surroundings |
| Insects | कीड़े-मकोड़े | Small arthropods |
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Short Answer Questions
Q1. Where is the sparrow found?
Ans: The sparrow is found throughout the world wherever there are human habitations (homes).
Q2. What do adult sparrows eat?
Ans: Adult sparrows mainly eat seeds.
Q3. How does the male sparrow differ from the female?
Ans: The male sparrow has a black patch on his throat, while the female does not.
Long Answer Questions
Q1. Why do sparrows live near human houses?
Ans: Sparrows live near human houses because they easily find food (seeds, grains, leftovers) and shelter (nests in corners of houses) there. They have adapted to live alongside humans for safety from predators found in wild forests.
Q2. Describe the feeding habits of sparrows.
Ans: Sparrows have large feet used for scratching the ground to find seeds. Adult sparrows are primarily seed-eaters. However, they do not give seeds to their babies. Instead, they feed their young ones soft insects and larvae because babies cannot digest hard seeds.
Q3. What is unique about the Jungle Sparrow?
Ans: The Jungle Sparrow, found in America, has a white breast with a black spot in the middle. Unlike the common house sparrow, it has a sweet song (voice), whereas the house sparrow only chirps.
-- Class 10 English (Bihar Board) Notes --
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