NCERT Class 4 Arts Bansuri: Chapter 3 — Aqua World
This chapter, 'Aqua World,' introduces students to the concept of 'aqua' as a synonym for water and its connection to words like 'aquarium.' It explores how 'aqua' is also used to describe specific shades of blue and green. The chapter encourages creative expression through art, focusing on drawing aquatic creatures and observing patterns in water. Students are prompted to create hanging artworks called mobiles and to explore the visual elements of droplets, ripples, and waves. The activities aim to foster imagination and observation skills related to water and its forms, helping students connect with nature through art and understand artistic concepts like lines and patterns.
Quick info
| Board | CBSE / NCERT |
|---|---|
| Class | Class 4 |
| Subject | Arts |
| Book | Bansuri |
| Chapter | Chapter 3 — Aqua World |
| Language | English |
| PDF type | NCERT Textbook |
| Session | CBSE 2026 |
| Reading time | 1 minute |
| Word count | 142 |
Learning outcomes
- Understand 'aqua' as a term for water and its relation to colors.
- Create artistic representations of aquatic creatures.
- Observe and draw patterns found in water droplets, ripples, and waves.
- Design and construct hanging artworks (mobiles).
- Develop imagination and creative expression through art.
Vocabulary
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Aqua | Another word for water; also used to describe shades of blue or green. |
| Aquarium | A transparent container for keeping fish and other water creatures. |
| Mobiles | Hanging artworks that are balanced and can move. |
| Droplets | Small drops of liquid. |
| Ripples | Small waves on the surface of water. |
| Waves | Moving disturbances on the surface of water. |
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Practice questions
- What is another word for water mentioned in the chapter? Answer: Aqua.
- Name two colors that use the word 'aqua'. Answer: Aqua blue and aqua green.
- What are hanging artworks that move called? Answer: Mobiles.
- What patterns do water droplets, ripples, and waves make? Answer: The chapter asks students to observe and draw these patterns.
Frequently asked questions
What is the main theme of NCERT Class 4 Arts Chapter 3?
The chapter 'Aqua World' focuses on water, its related terms, colors, and artistic creation inspired by aquatic elements.
What does 'aqua' mean in the context of colors?
'Aqua' is used to describe specific shades of blue and green, like aqua blue or aqua green.
What kind of art activity does the chapter suggest?
The chapter suggests drawing aquatic creatures, observing water patterns, and creating hanging artworks called mobiles.
What are mobiles in art?
Mobiles are hanging artworks that are designed to move.
What is the purpose of Activity 3.1?
Activity 3.1 encourages students to observe and draw the patterns made by water droplets, ripples, and waves.
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NCERT Class 4 Arts — Bansuri — Chapter 3 — Aqua World. Verified by NCERT Help Editorial Team. Reviewed on 29 Jul 2026. Last updated 10 Aug 2026.