📚 Class 2 GK – Chapter 1: My Body
🔹 1. Introduction
Our body is a wonderful machine that allows us to see, hear, touch, taste, and move.
It is important to know about our body parts, their functions, and how to keep our body healthy.
🔹 2. Main Parts of the Body
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Head
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Contains the brain, eyes, ears, nose, and mouth.
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Function: Brain controls the body; eyes see; ears hear; nose smells; mouth eats and talks.
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Neck
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Joins the head to the body.
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Helps in moving the head.
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Hands
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Help in holding, writing, and touching.
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Fingers help in picking up small things.
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Legs
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Help in walking, running, and standing.
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Chest and Abdomen
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Contains heart, lungs, stomach, and other organs.
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Function: Heart pumps blood; lungs help in breathing; stomach digests food.
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🔹 3. Five Senses
Our body has five senses to understand the world:
| Sense | Organ | Function |
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| Sight | Eyes | To see |
| Hearing | Ears | To hear sounds |
| Smell | Nose | To smell |
| Taste | Tongue | To taste food |
| Touch | Skin | To feel hot, cold, pain |
💡 Tip: Always protect your senses. For example, wear sunglasses to protect eyes, wash hands to feel clean.
🔹 4. Healthy Habits for the Body
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Eat healthy food: Fruits, vegetables, milk, and grains.
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Drink plenty of water: Keeps body hydrated.
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Exercise daily: Running, walking, yoga to stay fit.
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Sleep well: Helps the body rest and grow.
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Keep clean: Wash hands, brush teeth, and bathe regularly.
🔹 5. Common Body-Related Questions
1️⃣ How many eyes do humans have?
✅ Answer: 2
2️⃣ Which organ helps in hearing?
✅ Answer: Ears
3️⃣ Name the sense used for tasting food.
✅ Answer: Tongue
4️⃣ What protects the brain inside the head?
✅ Answer: Skull
5️⃣ How can we keep our body healthy?
✅ Answer: Eat healthy, exercise, sleep well, and keep clean
🔹 6. Summary
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Head: Brain, eyes, ears, nose, mouth
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Neck: Connects head to body
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Hands & Fingers: Hold and touch
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Legs: Walk, run, stand
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Chest & Abdomen: Heart, lungs, stomach
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Five Senses: Sight, Hearing, Smell, Taste, Touch
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Healthy Habits: Food, water, exercise, sleep, cleanliness