Chapter- 5 The Peacock: Our National Bird
1. Question: Which bird is described in the passage?
Answer: The Indian peafowl is described.
2. Question: Where does the Indian peafowl mainly live?
Answer: It lives mainly in humid areas of the country.
3. Question: In which places is the peafowl found?
Answer: It is found in farms, gardens, groves, and forests.
4. Question: What type of places does the peafowl like?
Answer: It likes areas with trees and grassy spaces near water.
5. Question: Near what water sources does the peafowl live?
Answer: It lives near ponds, lakes, and rivers.
6. Question: What is the Sanskrit name of the peacock?
Answer: Its Sanskrit name is Mayura.
7. Question: What does “Mayura” mean?
Answer: It means a killer.
8. Question: Why is the peacock called a killer?
Answer: Because it kills snakes.
9. Question: What is another name of the peacock?
Answer: It is also called Neelkantha.
10. Question: Why is the peacock called Neelkantha?
Answer: Because it has a blue neck.
11. Question: What is the colour of the peacock’s feathers?
Answer: They are blue-green and iridescent.
12. Question: What kind of markings do the feathers have?
Answer: They have ‘eye’ markings.
13. Question: What colours are seen in the markings?
Answer: Blue, gold, red, etc.
14. Question: Why are peacock feathers in demand?
Answer: Because they are used to make hand fans.
15. Question: Where are peacock feathers used?
Answer: They are used in making decorative items.
16. Question: Are white peacocks also found?
Answer: Yes, white peacocks are found in some places.
17. Question: How do white peacocks look?
Answer: They look very beautiful and attractive.
18. Question: What makes the peacock beautiful?
Answer: Its colourful feathers make it beautiful.
19. Question: What type of bird is the peacock?
Answer: It is a national bird of India.
20. Question: What kind of areas does the peacock avoid?
Answer: It avoids dry and desert areas.
21. Question: What does iridescent mean?
Answer: It means shining with many colours.
22. Question: What do peacocks eat?
Answer: They eat grains, insects, and small creatures like snakes.
23. Question: Why are peacocks useful to farmers?
Answer: They help by eating harmful insects and snakes.
24. Question: How does the peacock help the environment?
Answer: It controls pests and maintains balance in nature.
25. Question: Where do peacocks rest?
Answer: They rest in trees.
26. Question: What attracts people to peacocks?
Answer: Their colourful feathers and beauty attract people.
27. Question: Why are peacocks important culturally?
Answer: They are part of Indian culture and traditions.
28. Question: How do peacocks protect themselves?
Answer: They stay alert and use their surroundings.
29. Question: What is special about peacock feathers?
Answer: They have eye-like colourful patterns.
30. Question: What is the main message of the passage?
Answer: The passage describes the habitat, features, and importance of the peacock.
Answer by Dimpee Bora
