📘 Class 1 Science – Chapter 3: Animals Around Us
Revision Notes (English)
1. Types of Animals
Animals can be classified based on their habitat and food:
A. Based on Food
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Herbivores – Eat only plants
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Example: Cow, Goat, Rabbit
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Carnivores – Eat only meat
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Example: Lion, Tiger, Crow
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Omnivores – Eat both plants and animals
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Example: Human, Bear, Crow
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B. Based on Habitat
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Land animals – Live on land
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Example: Elephant, Dog, Cat
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Water animals – Live in water
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Example: Fish, Whale, Frog
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Air animals (Birds) – Fly in the air
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Example: Crow, Parrot, Eagle
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2. Pets and Domestic Animals
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Pets – Animals kept at home for company or fun
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Example: Dog, Cat, Fish, Parrot
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Domestic Animals – Animals kept for work or products
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Example: Cow (milk), Horse (carry load), Sheep (wool)
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3. Wild Animals
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Live in forest, jungle, or mountains
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Not tamed by humans
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Example: Tiger, Lion, Elephant, Bear
4. Animal Features
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Legs – Help animals move
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Tail – For balance, waving, or protection
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Wings – For flying (in birds)
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Fur / Feathers / Scales – Cover the body
5. Animal Babies
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Cow → Calf
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Cat → Kitten
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Dog → Puppy
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Lion → Cub
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Hen → Chick
6. How Animals Help Humans
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Cow → Milk
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Horse / Donkey → Carry load
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Sheep → Wool
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Dog → Guard home
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Hen → Eggs
7. Fun Facts
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Some animals hibernate in winter: Bear, Hedgehog
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Some animals migrate to find food or water: Birds
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Frogs live in water and on land → Amphibians
MCQs for Practice (5 Questions)
1️⃣ A cow eats —
(a) Meat
(b) Grass
(c) Insects
(d) Fish
👉 Answer: (b) Grass
2️⃣ A lion is a —
(a) Herbivore
(b) Carnivore
(c) Omnivore
(d) Insectivore
👉 Answer: (b) Carnivore
3️⃣ Which of these is a domestic animal?
(a) Tiger
(b) Sheep
(c) Lion
(d) Eagle
👉 Answer: (b) Sheep
4️⃣ A baby cat is called —
(a) Calf
(b) Kitten
(c) Puppy
(d) Cub
👉 Answer: (b) Kitten
5️⃣ Animals that live in both water and land are called —
(a) Mammals
(b) Birds
(c) Amphibians
(d) Reptiles
👉 Answer: (c) Amphibians
✅ Quick Tip for Revision:
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Learn types of animals + examples
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Know pets vs domestic vs wild animals
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Remember baby animal names