NCERT Class 3 The World Around Us Our Wondrous World: Chapter 5 — Plants and Animals Live Together
This chapter, "Plants and Animals Live Together," from NCERT's Class 3 "Our Wondrous World" textbook, explores the interconnectedness of plants and animals. It highlights how animals often live on, around, and even underneath plants. The chapter presents various illustrations of animals in their natural habitats, such as elephants feeding on grass, a moth on a leaf, caterpillars on leaves, and earthworms in soil. It also features birds like tailorbirds and woodpeckers, ants building nests, stink bugs on leaves, frogs on leaves, butterflies on trees, squirrels using tree hollows, and barbets nesting in tree hollows. Students are encouraged to identify these animals and consider where they live, emphasizing the symbiotic relationship between flora and fauna. This chapter helps students understand the diverse ecosystems and the importance of plants as habitats and food sources for animals, crucial for their understanding of the natural world and CBSE curriculum.
Quick info
| Board | CBSE / NCERT |
|---|---|
| Class | Class 3 |
| Subject | The World Around Us |
| Book | Our Wondrous World |
| Chapter | Chapter 5 — Plants and Animals Live Together |
| Language | English |
| PDF type | NCERT Textbook |
| Session | CBSE 2026 |
| Reading time | 2 minutes |
| Word count | 230 |
Learning outcomes
- Identify different animals and their habitats.
- Understand that animals live on, around, and under plants.
- Recognize the relationship between plants and animals.
- Observe and describe animal behaviors related to plants.
Vocabulary
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Habitat | The natural home or environment of an animal, plant, or other organism. |
| Symbiotic | A mutually beneficial relationship between different people or groups. |
| Illustration | A picture or diagram made to explain or decorate a book, newspaper, etc. |
| Nest | A structure or place made or chosen by a bird for laying eggs and sheltering its young. |
| Hollow | An empty space in something. |
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Practice questions
- Name two animals that live on plants. Answer: Examples: Moth, Caterpillar, Frog, Butterfly, Squirrel, Barbet, Ants.
- Where do earthworms usually live? Answer: Earthworms live in soil and on leaves.
- What do elephants eat, as shown in the picture? Answer: Elephants feed on grass.
- What do squirrels use tree hollows for? Answer: Squirrels use tree hollows to hide and rest.
Frequently asked questions
What is the main idea of Chapter 4 of 'Our Wondrous World'?
The chapter explains how plants and animals live together and depend on each other, showing various animals in their natural habitats.
Where do animals live in relation to plants?
Animals live on, around, and even underneath plants.
Can you name some animals that live on leaves?
Yes, examples include moths, caterpillars, frogs, and butterflies.
What do squirrels use tree hollows for?
Squirrels use tree hollows to hide and rest.
Which animals are shown living in the soil?
Earthworms are shown living in soil and on leaves.
What do barbets use tree hollows for?
Barbets use tree hollows for nesting.
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NCERT Class 3 The World Around Us — Our Wondrous World — Chapter 5 — Plants and Animals Live Together. Verified by NCERT Help Editorial Team. Reviewed on 29 Jul 2026. Last updated 10 Aug 2026.