NCERT Class 3 Arts Bansuri - I: Chapter 4 — People Around Us
This chapter, 'People Around Us,' from NCERT Class 3 Arts Bansuri - I, focuses on observing and depicting the unique physical features of people. It highlights how everyone, including family members, teachers, and friends, is distinct. The chapter encourages students to notice differences in faces, eyes, hair, skin, and noses. It also introduces the concept of clothing, explaining that people wear different types of clothes made from various materials for different purposes. The activity 'Let's Dress Up!' prompts students to draw themselves wearing a chosen dress, encouraging creativity with colours, patterns, dots, and lines, and to think about the repetition of shapes that form patterns in clothing. This chapter aims to enhance observational skills and artistic expression in young learners.
Quick info
| Board | CBSE / NCERT |
|---|---|
| Class | Class 3 |
| Subject | Arts |
| Book | Bansuri - I |
| Chapter | Chapter 4 — People Around Us |
| Language | English |
| PDF type | NCERT Textbook |
| Session | CBSE 2026 |
| Reading time | 1 minute |
| Word count | 106 |
Learning outcomes
- Observe and identify unique physical features of people.
- Understand that clothing varies based on purpose and material.
- Recognize and create patterns using dots, lines, and shapes.
- Develop artistic skills by drawing and designing clothes.
- Appreciate the diversity in people's appearances.
Vocabulary
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Unique | Being the only one of its kind; unlike anything else. |
| Depict | Represent by or as if by a picture; portray. |
| Features | A distinctive attribute or aspect of something. |
| Patterns | A repeated decorative design. |
| Materials | The matter from which a thing is or can be made. |
| Purposes | The reason for which something is done or created or for which something exists. |
| Variety | The quality or state of being different or diverse. |
| Repeated | Said or done again, typically several times. |
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Practice questions
- Why does everyone around us look different? Answer: Everyone looks different because of their unique physical features like faces, noses, eyes, hair, and skin.
- What are some examples of people around us? Answer: Examples include family members, teachers, and friends.
- What are clothes made of? Answer: Clothes are made with different materials.
- What is a pattern in clothes? Answer: A pattern is a repeated decorative design, often created by repeating shapes, dots, or lines.
- What should you do in the 'Let's Dress Up!' activity? Answer: Draw a picture of yourself wearing a dress you like, and give it colours and patterns of your choice.
Frequently asked questions
What is the main theme of Chapter 4, 'People Around Us'?
The chapter focuses on observing and depicting the unique physical features of people and understanding clothing and patterns.
What artistic skills does this chapter help develop?
It helps develop observational skills, creativity in drawing, and the ability to create patterns.
What is the purpose of the 'Let's Dress Up!' activity?
The activity encourages students to use their imagination to design clothes with colours and patterns.
Can students learn about different cultures through this chapter?
While the chapter focuses on individual uniqueness and general clothing, it lays a foundation for appreciating diversity which can extend to cultural understanding.
What are the key elements of design introduced in this chapter?
The chapter introduces elements like dots, lines, shapes, and repetition to create patterns.
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NCERT Class 3 Arts — Bansuri - I — Chapter 4 — People Around Us. Verified by NCERT Help Editorial Team. Reviewed on 29 Jul 2026. Last updated 10 Aug 2026.