NCERT Class 1 Environmental Studies • Classic CBSE EVS

Chapter 7: Seasons & Celebrations

Q: Name the four main seasons experienced in India and describe the weather in Summer and Winter.

Model Answer:• Seasons: Summer, Monsoon (Rainy), Winter, and Spring.• Summer: Sun shines very brightly; weather is hot and dry; people use fans and coolers.• Winter: Weather is cold and chilly; cool winds blow; people sit in the warm sun.

Q: What changes happen in nature during the Monsoon season?

Model Answer:Dark clouds fill the sky, rain showers pour, dry grass turns lush green, rivers fill up, and peacocks dance.

Q: Why is Spring called the 'Queen of Seasons'?

Model Answer:Because the weather is neither too hot nor too cold; colourful flowers bloom everywhere, fresh green leaves sprout, and butterflies flutter happily.

Q: What happens to the leaves of many trees during Autumn (before winter)?

Model Answer:Leaves turn yellow, orange, and brown, dry up, and fall off the branches onto the ground.

Q: Name two food items enjoyed in:(a) Hot Summer → _______(b) Cold Winter → _______

Model Answer:(a) Summer: Cold ice-cream, sweet watermelon, mango shake, lemonade.(b) Winter: Hot soup, roasted groundnuts, gajar ka halwa, sarson ka saag.

Q: Match each season with its suitable gear:1. Rainy season &emsp; (A) Woolen sweater & muffler2. Winter season (B) Light cotton clothes & fan3. S

Model Answer:• 1. Rainy → (C) Umbrella & raincoat• 2. Winter → (A) Woolen sweater & muffler• 3. Summer → (B) Light cotton clothes & fan

Q: Fill in the blanks:(a) In summer, children love to eat juicy yellow _______ (mangoes / hot soup).(b) Thunder rumbles and lightning flashes during the

Model Answer:(a) mangoes(b) monsoon(c) warm

Q: State True or False:(a) The seasons keep changing in a continuous cycle throughout the year.(b) In winter, the sun shines so hot that ice-cream melts

Model Answer:(a) True. Seasons repeat every year.(b) False. Winter is cold and chilly.

Q: What fun activity do children enjoy in rain puddles?

Model Answer:Children fold colourful paper boats and sail them in flowing rainwater puddles.

Q: What do frogs do during the rainy season?

Model Answer:Frogs come out to ponds and puddles and croak loudly: 'Croak, croak! (टर्र-टर्र!)'.

Changing Seasons, Seasonal Fruits, Warm & Cool Clothes & Harvest | CBSE Session 2026–27

Core Pedagogical Competencies & Concepts

Theme of 'Seasons & Celebrations': Exploring human community networks and societal roles.
Fostering civic responsibility, mutual respect for community helpers, and safety rules.
Developing environmental stewardship and neighborhood awareness.

All Textbook Exercises & In-Text Tasks (16 Questions)

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Q1 Seasons Cycle • Four Main Seasons

Name the four main seasons experienced in India and describe the weather in Summer and Winter.

[3 Marks]

✅ Step-by-Step Solution & Working

Model Answer:
• Seasons: Summer, Monsoon (Rainy), Winter, and Spring.
• Summer: Sun shines very brightly; weather is hot and dry; people use fans and coolers.
• Winter: Weather is cold and chilly; cool winds blow; people sit in the warm sun.

CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme

Four seasons named 1 M

Summer weather explained 1 M

Winter weather explained 1 M

Q2 Monsoon Season • Rainy Days

What changes happen in nature during the Monsoon season?

[2 Marks]

✅ Step-by-Step Solution & Working

Model Answer:
Dark clouds fill the sky, rain showers pour, dry grass turns lush green, rivers fill up, and peacocks dance.

CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme

Rain showers, green grass, rivers full 2 M

Q3 Spring Season • Season of Blooms

Why is Spring called the 'Queen of Seasons'?

[2 Marks]

✅ Step-by-Step Solution & Working

Model Answer:
Because the weather is neither too hot nor too cold; colourful flowers bloom everywhere, fresh green leaves sprout, and butterflies flutter happily.

CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme

Pleasant weather 1 M

Blooming flowers and butterflies 1 M

Q4 Autumn • Falling Leaves

What happens to the leaves of many trees during Autumn (before winter)?

[1 Marks]

✅ Step-by-Step Solution & Working

Model Answer:
Leaves turn yellow, orange, and brown, dry up, and fall off the branches onto the ground.

CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme

Leaves turn yellow/brown and fall off 1 M

Q5 Seasonal Foods • What We Eat

Name two food items enjoyed in:
(a) Hot Summer → _______
(b) Cold Winter → _______

[2 Marks]

✅ Step-by-Step Solution & Working

Model Answer:
(a) Summer: Cold ice-cream, sweet watermelon, mango shake, lemonade.
(b) Winter: Hot soup, roasted groundnuts, gajar ka halwa, sarson ka saag.

CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme

Summer foods 1 M

Winter foods 1 M

Q6 Matching • Seasons and Gear

Match each season with its suitable gear:
1. Rainy season (A) Woolen sweater & muffler
2. Winter season (B) Light cotton clothes & fan
3. Summer season (C) Umbrella & raincoat

[2 Marks]

✅ Step-by-Step Solution & Working

Model Answer:
• 1. Rainy → (C) Umbrella & raincoat
• 2. Winter → (A) Woolen sweater & muffler
• 3. Summer → (B) Light cotton clothes & fan

CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme

All 3 gear matches correct 2 M

Q7 Fill in the Blanks • Seasons

Fill in the blanks:
(a) In summer, children love to eat juicy yellow _______ (mangoes / hot soup).
(b) Thunder rumbles and lightning flashes during the _______ (monsoon / winter).
(c) We wear woolen gloves to keep our hands _______ (warm / wet).

[3 Marks]

✅ Step-by-Step Solution & Working

Model Answer:
(a) mangoes
(b) monsoon
(c) warm

CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme

mangoes 1 M

monsoon 1 M

warm 1 M

Q8 True or False • Seasonal Cycle

State True or False:
(a) The seasons keep changing in a continuous cycle throughout the year.
(b) In winter, the sun shines so hot that ice-cream melts immediately.

[2 Marks]

✅ Step-by-Step Solution & Working

Model Answer:
(a) True. Seasons repeat every year.
(b) False. Winter is cold and chilly.

CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme

(a) True 1 M

(b) False 1 M

Q9 Paper Boats • Rainy Fun

What fun activity do children enjoy in rain puddles?

[1 Marks]

✅ Step-by-Step Solution & Working

Model Answer:
Children fold colourful paper boats and sail them in flowing rainwater puddles.

CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme

Sailing paper boats 1 M

Q10 Animal Behavior • Seasons

What do frogs do during the rainy season?

[1 Marks]

✅ Step-by-Step Solution & Working

Model Answer:
Frogs come out to ponds and puddles and croak loudly: 'Croak, croak! (टर्र-टर्र!)'.

CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme

Croak loudly in puddles 1 M

Q11 Appliances • Summer Relief

Name two electrical appliances used at home to beat the summer heat.

[2 Marks]

✅ Step-by-Step Solution & Working

Model Answer:
Ceiling fan, air cooler, and air conditioner (AC).

CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme

Fan / cooler / AC 2 M

Q12 Warm Drinks • Winter Comfort

What warm beverages keep our body cozy in winter?

[1 Marks]

✅ Step-by-Step Solution & Working

Model Answer:
Hot turmeric milk, warm tomato soup, and herbal tea.

CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme

Warm milk / soup 1 M

Q13 Odd One Out • Seasons

Find the odd one out: [Sweater, Raincoat, Muffler, Woolen Socks].

[1 Marks]

✅ Step-by-Step Solution & Working

Model Answer:
Raincoat is waterproof gear for the rainy season, while the other three are woolen clothes for winter.

CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme

Raincoat with reason 1 M

Q14 Think and Share • Favourite Season

Which season do you like the best, and give one reason why?

[1 Marks]

✅ Step-by-Step Solution & Working

Model Answer:
I like Winter because the weather is cool and pleasant, and we can play in the afternoon sun without sweating.

CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme

Personal choice with clear reason 1 M

Q15 Nature's Beauty • Flowers of Spring

Name two flowers that bloom abundantly in spring gardens.

[2 Marks]

✅ Step-by-Step Solution & Working

Model Answer:
Roses, Marigolds, Dahlias, and Sunflowers.

CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme

Two blooming flowers 2 M

Q16 Farmer's Joy • Monsoon Rain

Why do Indian farmers eagerly celebrate the arrival of the monsoon rains?

[1 Marks]

✅ Step-by-Step Solution & Working

Model Answer:
Because monsoon rains water the thirsty soil, allowing farmers to sow paddy (rice) and crops for a rich harvest.

CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme

Water for crops and rich harvest 1 M

🌟 NEP 2020 Competency-Based Case Study

Seasons & Celebrations Civic Context Study

Every child is an important member of a vibrant neighborhood community. In 'Seasons & Celebrations', learners explore how mutual support, civic awareness, and safety create a peaceful environment.

Analytical Task: How does understanding 'Seasons & Celebrations' help us become caring and responsible citizens?

Evaluation & Model Answer:

It helps us appreciate the work of others, follow community rules, protect public places, and ensure the safety and happiness of everyone around us.

Rubric: 1.5 M for community understanding + 1.5 M for civic action