NCERT Class 7 Vocational Education Kaushal Bodh: Chapter 2 — Project 1: Plant Nursery
This chapter, "School Habitat Garden," from NCERT's Kaushal Bodh for Class 7 Vocational Education, focuses on creating a habitat garden in schools to support animal life. The project aims to teach students about the essential needs of animals, including shelter, water, food, and space. Students will learn to identify these needs, design and develop a habitat garden, and maintain it. The chapter highlights how various animals like birds, mammals, and insects coexist with humans in urban and rural environments. It discusses the impact of human expansion on natural habitats and the challenges animals face due to habitat loss, emphasizing the importance of adaptation for survival. The text uses examples like pigeons and sparrows to illustrate how different species adapt or struggle in changing environments, underscoring the educational value for CBSE students in understanding ecological balance and conservation.
Quick info
| Board | CBSE / NCERT |
|---|---|
| Class | Class 7 |
| Subject | Vocational Education |
| Book | Kaushal Bodh |
| Chapter | Chapter 2 — Project 1: Plant Nursery |
| Language | English |
| PDF type | NCERT Textbook |
| Session | CBSE 2026 |
| Reading time | 2 minutes |
| Word count | 378 |
Learning outcomes
- Identify the essential needs of animals (shelter, water, food, space).
- Design and develop a habitat garden in a school environment.
- Understand the concept of animal adaptation to changing habitats.
- Observe and learn about various animals coexisting with humans.
- Recognize the impact of human expansion on natural habitats.
Vocabulary
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Habitat | The natural home or environment of an animal, plant, or other organism. |
| Thrive | Grow or develop well or vigorously. |
| Provisions | The action of providing or supplying something for use. |
| Coexist | Exist at the same time or in the same place; exist together without conflict. |
| Adapt | Become adjusted to new conditions. |
| Shrinking | Becoming smaller in size or amount. |
| Displaced | Forced to leave one's home or homeland. |
The complete chapter text is read in the official NCERT PDF viewer below (streamed from ncert.nic.in). This page provides NCERT Help study material — summary, vocabulary, practice questions, and FAQs — not a full reproduction of the textbook.
Read chapter online
This PDF is loaded from the official NCERT website (ncert.nic.in). Use the page buttons below to read — download is disabled on NCERT Help.
Read page by page below. PDF is streamed from the official NCERT website — no download button on this page.
Practice questions
- What are the four main components needed to create a habitat garden for animals? Answer: Shelter, water, food, and space.
- Name three types of animals that can coexist with humans in urban areas. Answer: Examples include crows, sparrows, pigeons, monkeys, squirrels, butterflies.
- What happens to animals that cannot adapt to changes in their habitat? Answer: They retreat into the remaining untouched areas.
- Why are pigeons often seen on building ledges? Answer: Because their natural habitat consists of cliffs and rocky hills.
Frequently asked questions
What is the main goal of the 'School Habitat Garden' project?
The project aims to teach students about providing suitable conditions for animals to live and thrive by creating a habitat garden in their school.
What essential elements should be provided in a habitat garden?
A habitat garden should provide shelter, water, food, and space for animals.
How does human expansion affect animal habitats?
Human expansion leads to shrinking natural habitats, forcing animals into unfamiliar territories and increasing sightings in urban areas.
Which animals are mentioned as examples of those adapting to human environments?
Examples include crows, sparrows, pigeons, bats, monkeys, squirrels, butterflies, and moths.
What happens to species like house sparrows as cities expand?
As green spaces diminish, their population gradually declines until they disappear from urban landscapes.
What does it mean for animals to 'coexist peacefully with humans'?
It means animals live in the same environment as humans without significant conflict, often adapting to the human-dominated landscape.
Related resources
Important topics
Topics covered
NCERT Class 7 Vocational Education — Kaushal Bodh — Chapter 2 — Project 1: Plant Nursery. Verified by NCERT Help Editorial Team. Reviewed on 29 Jul 2026. Last updated 10 Aug 2026.