NCERT Class 7 Vocational Education Kaushal Bodh(Sanskrit): Chapter 2 — परियोजनाः पादशाला
This chapter, "विद्यालयीयम्् आVासाोद्यानेम््" (School Kitchen Garden) from NCERT Class 7 Vocational Education Kaushal Bodh, focuses on creating a sustainable concept for group living and development. It guides students to plan and establish a "home garden" to provide shelter, food, and space for various domestic and agricultural animals like poultry, herbivores, and insects. The chapter details the requirements for animals, their management, and the development of the garden. It also discusses how many animals coexist with humans and how urban development impacts their natural habitats, forcing them to adapt or relocate. The text highlights the challenges faced by animals due to habitat loss and the importance of understanding their needs for a balanced ecosystem, crucial for CBSE students' environmental awareness.
Quick info
| Board | CBSE / NCERT |
|---|---|
| Class | Class 7 |
| Subject | Vocational Education |
| Book | Kaushal Bodh(Sanskrit) |
| Chapter | Chapter 2 — परियोजनाः पादशाला |
| Language | Sanskrit |
| PDF type | NCERT Textbook |
| Session | CBSE 2026 |
| Reading time | 2 minutes |
| Word count | 323 |
Learning outcomes
- Understand the concept of a school kitchen garden for animal welfare.
- Learn to plan and provide for the needs of domestic and agricultural animals.
- Recognize the impact of urbanization on animal habitats.
- Develop awareness about sustainable living and coexistence with nature.
Vocabulary
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| समूहजीवःनःस्यैः | Group living |
| विवःकंासस्यैः | Development |
| आवास-उद्यानम् | Home garden |
| पशुनाम | Animals |
| शांतिपूर्वकं | Peacefully |
| वन्य जीविनः | Wild animals |
| अनुकूलनं | Adaptation |
| वासस्थानविनाशेन | Habitat destruction |
| शैलशिखरेषु | On mountain peaks |
| कोटरान् | Hollows/cavities |
| ह्रासं | Decrease/reduction |
| लुप्ताः | Lost/disappeared |
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Practice questions
- What is the main purpose of the 'School Kitchen Garden' project? Answer: To provide shelter, food, and space for various domestic and agricultural animals, promoting sustainable group living and development.
- Name some animals that live with humans. Answer: Poultry, herbivores, insects, crows, sparrows, pigeons, owls, vultures, monkeys, langurs, squirrels, mice, butterflies.
- What happens to animals when cities and villages expand? Answer: Their natural habitats shrink, forcing them to adapt to new environments or relocate.
- Give an example of an animal adapting to urban environments. Answer: Pigeons, whose natural habitats are mountain cliffs, adapt by nesting in high places on buildings in cities.
Frequently asked questions
What is the main objective of the 'School Kitchen Garden' project in Class 7 Vocational Education?
The project aims to teach students about creating a sustainable environment for group living by planning and providing for the needs of various animals in a school setting.
What kind of animals does the chapter suggest accommodating in the school garden?
The chapter suggests accommodating domestic and agricultural animals such as poultry, herbivores, and insects.
How does the expansion of cities affect wild animals?
Urban expansion reduces natural habitats, forcing animals to adapt to new surroundings or move to unfamiliar areas.
Can you give an example of an animal adapting to city life?
Yes, pigeons, which naturally live on cliffs, have adapted to cities by nesting in the high parts of buildings.
What is happening to house sparrows as cities expand?
As cities grow and green spaces decrease, the number of house sparrows is declining, and they may eventually disappear from urban landscapes.
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NCERT Class 7 Vocational Education — Kaushal Bodh(Sanskrit) — Chapter 2 — परियोजनाः पादशाला. Verified by NCERT Help Editorial Team. Reviewed on 29 Jul 2026. Last updated 10 Aug 2026.