Mansar Lake | Lesson 10 | Prose | Summary | Questions | Answers

JANDKNCERT | English | Class 4th | Chant IV

 

Mansar Lake | Lesson 10 | Prose | Summary | Questions | Answers

 

Short Summary

Mansar Lake, near Jammu, is a beautiful natural spot surrounded by hills. It has temples, birds, animals, and attracts many tourists. Sadly, pollution is spoiling its beauty. The lesson teaches the importance of keeping our environment clean.

splendid — grand; beautiful — شاندار
mythological — relating to ancient stories — دیومالائی
serpent — snake — سانپ
flora — plants — نباتات
fauna — animals — حیوانات
sanctuary — protected place for animals — پناہ گاہ
sewage — dirty waste water — گندہ پانی

 

Q1. How far is Mansar Lake from Jammu?
Answer: Mansar Lake is about 60 kilometres from Jammu city.

Q2. What is its length and width?
Answer: The lake is one mile long and half a mile wide.

Q3. What surrounds Mansar Lake?
Answer: The Shivalik Hills surround Mansar Lake.

Q4. Name the famous shrine near Mansar Lake.
Answer: The Shrine of Sheshnag, the mythological serpent, lies on its eastern bank.

Q5. Name some animals found near the lake.
Answer: Spotted deer, neelgai, cranes, ducks, tortoises, and fish are found near the lake.

Q6. What festival is held annually at Mansar?
Answer: A Food, Craft, and Cultural Festival is held every April–May.

Q7. What pollutes the lake?
Answer: Plastic bottles, polythene bags, sewage, and hotel waste pollute the lake.

Q8. What should we do to preserve the beauty of the lake?
Answer: We should avoid littering, use dustbins, and spread awareness about cleanliness.

 

Worksheet for Students

Q1. Write two things that make Mansar Lake beautiful.

Q2. What is polluting the lake?

Q3. Match:
flora — plants
fauna — animals
serpent — snake