Chapter- 15 The Birdman of India
1. Why do people worship birds, trees and animals?
Answer: People worship nature to respect ecology and protect natural wealth.
2. What were the two purposes of worshipping nature in ancient times?
Answer:
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To respect nature
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To prevent human greed from destroying it
3. What has happened to birds and their habitats today?
Answer: Birds and their habitats have faced severe destruction.
4. Approximately how many species of birds exist in the world?
Answer: There are about 9000 species of birds.
5. What is the size range of birds?
Answer: From 5 cm to over 2.5 metres.
6. Which is the smallest bird mentioned in the lesson?
Answer: The Humming Bird.
7. Which is the largest bird on the planet?
Answer: The Ostrich.
8. Name two birds known for their swiftness.
Answer: Eagle and Hawk.
9. Which bird is known for flying at high altitudes?
Answer: The Vulture.
10. Name birds that cannot fly.
Answer: Ostrich, Emu, and Kiwi.
11. What are birds called because of their body structure?
Answer: Birds are called winged bipeds.
12. How does the body temperature of birds remain?
Answer: It remains almost constant.
13. Why are feathers important to birds?
Answer: Feathers give information about the life and habits of birds.
14. Do birds have teeth?
Answer: No, birds do not have teeth.
15. What do birds use to eat food?
Answer: Birds use their beaks.
16. What kinds of food do birds eat?
Answer: Insects, grains, and flesh.
17. How do birds reproduce?
Answer: Birds lay eggs.
18. Which senses are strong in birds?
Answer: Sight and hearing.
19. Which senses are weak in birds?
Answer: Smell and taste.
20. What special visual ability do birds have?
Answer: They can quickly adjust their vision from far to near objects.
21. Who exposed India to the world of birds?
Answer: Dr. Salim Ali.
22. Why is Salim Ali called the “Birdman of India”?
Answer: Because of his great contribution to bird study.
23. When was Salim Ali born?
Answer: On 12th November 1896.
24. Who brought up Salim Ali?
Answer: His maternal uncle Amiruddin Tyabji.
25. What was Amiruddin Tyabji by profession?
Answer: He was a hunter and a nature lover.
26. What did Salim Ali learn from his uncle?
Answer: He learned to hunt and appreciate nature.
27. What incident in Salim Ali’s childhood changed his life?
Answer: He once shot an unusual bird, which led to his interest in birds.
28. What quality of Salim Ali made him a great ornithologist?
Answer: His curiosity and love for nature.
29. What message does the lesson give us?
Answer: We should protect birds and respect nature.
30. Why is this lesson important for students?
Answer: It teaches environmental awareness and conservation.
Answer by Dimpee Bora
