North South East West Questions and Answers Class 7 English NCERT provides detailed solutions with summaries, word meanings, and activities for students. This blog covers all exercises from POORVI Class 7 NCERT Unit III Chapter 3. Perfect for revision, exam preparation, and building understanding of the lesson.
Let us do these activities before we read.(Page 118)
I Work in pairs. Discuss the place that you have enjoyed travelling to. Talk about who you went with, how you travelled, and what you learnt from the experience.
Ans: I enjoyed travelling to Shimla in Himachal Pradesh. I went with my parents during the summer holidays. We travelled by train and then by car. From this trip, I learnt about mountains, pine trees, and how cool the climate is compared to my city. I also learnt that Himachal Pradesh is famous for apples and handicrafts.
POORVI: Textbook of English for Grade 7 Solution
II Which State or Union Territory of India do you live in? Write the following details about it.
Ans:
About my State / Union Territory (example: Delhi – you can replace with your own)
- Part of the country: North
- Capital: New Delhi
- Language: Hindi, English
- River(s): Yamuna
- Tourist attraction: Red Fort, Qutub Minar, India Gate
- Food: Chole bhature, parathas, street food like golgappa
III Work in pairs. Recall the names of the states of our country which have ‘Pradesh’ in their names. Mention if it is in the North, East, Northeast, West, South or Centre of our country. Recall any special feature about each ‘Pradesh’. Share your answers with your classmates and the teacher.
Ans:
| First Part of the Name | Second Part of the Name | Part of the Country | Special Feature |
| Himachal | Pradesh | North | Mountainous state, famous for snow and apples |
| Uttar | Pradesh | North | Most populated state, famous for Taj Mahal (Agra) |
| Arunachal | Pradesh | Northeast | Thick forests, famous for red pandas |
| Madhya | Pradesh | Centre | Known as the “Heart of India”, famous for Khajuraho temples |
| Andhra | Pradesh | South | Famous for Tirupati temple and spicy cuisine |
Summary (30 April 20XX):
Shaana, from Rameswaram, travels across India with her parents, exploring its diverse landscapes and cultures. She shares her adventures by writing postcards to her school friends. In Kashmir’s Thajiwas glacier, she enjoys the snow, though she feels cold without gloves.
Words Notes:
- Glacier: large mass of ice : हिमनद
- Layers: coverings placed one over another : परतें
- Snowballs: balls made of snow : बर्फ़ के गोले
- Shaking: trembling movement : कांपना
- Gloves: hand coverings : दस्ताने
Summary (10 May 20XX)
Shaana writes to her class from Himachal Pradesh, where she enjoys the peaceful mountains and colourful birds.
She hears chirping in the morning and growling sounds at night, which her mother says is just her father snoring.
Shaana dreams of meeting a bear and hugging it one day.
Words Notes:
- Quiet : Silent : शांति
- Cabin : Small room : छोटा कमरा
- Colourful : Bright / Vibrant : रंग-बिरंगा
- Chirping : Short sharp sound by birds : चहचहाना
- Snoring : Loud breathing sound while sleeping : खर्राटे लेना
- Growling : Low rumbling animal sound : गुर्राना
- Hug : Embrace : आलिंगन / गले लगाना
Summary (17 May 20XX)
Shaana writes about her journey from Himachal Pradesh to Arunachal Pradesh, realizing they are far apart.
She describes the long travel and the thick forest where they stayed in a treehouse.
Shaana enjoys Arunachal and hopes to see red pandas.
Words Notes:
- Far away : distant : दूर
- Thought : believed : सोचा
- Next to : beside : पास में
- Drove : travelled by car : गाड़ी चलाकर
- Thick : dense : घना
- Blink : close eyes quickly : पलक झपकना
- Shoelaces : shoe strings : जूते के फीते
- Lost : missing : खोया हुआ
- Beginning : starting : शुरू करना
- Enjoy : like : आनंद लेना
Summary (24 May 20XX)
Shaana writes to her classmates about her trip to the Sundarbans in West Bengal. She describes the wetlands, mangroves growing in seawater, and the frequent floods. She also mentions spotting crocodiles and a snake during a boat ride.
Words Notes:
- Travel : Journey : यात्रा
- River : Stream : नदी
- Boat : Ship : नाव
- Wetlands : Marsh : आर्द्रभूमि
- Mangroves : Swamp trees : मैंग्रोव पेड़
- Floods : Overflow : बाढ़
- Crocodiles : Reptiles : मगरमच्छ
- Lonely : Alone : अकेला
Summary (30 May 20XX)
Shaana writes about her journey from West Bengal to Gujarat, which took two and a half days. She describes the desert as hot, dry, and sandy but enjoys the colourful clothes there. She also shares that Amma gave her a surprise test, and she scored 88%.
Words Notes:
- Travelled : Journeyed : यात्रा की
- Desert : Dry land with little water : रेगिस्तान
- Sand : Small loose grains of rock : रेत
- Pretty : Attractive or nice to look at : सुंदर
- Colourful : Full of colours : रंगीन
- Surprise : Unexpected : आश्चर्य
- Passed : Successfully completed : उत्तीर्ण हुआ
- Homework : Schoolwork done at home : गृहकार्य
Summary (7 June 20XX)
Shaana describes her exciting day traveling with her parents from the desert to the Narmada river. They went rafting, which was wild and scary but also fun. While Appa got frightened, Shaana loved the experience and wants to go back.
Words Notes:
- Desert : Dry land : रेगिस्तान
- Flows : Runs : बहता है
- Centre : Middle : केंद्र
- Afternoon : Midday : दोपहर
- Wild : Uncontrolled : जंगली / उग्र
- Scary : Frightening : डरावना
- Calm : Peaceful : शांत
- Rafting : River adventure : नदी में नाव चलाना / राफ्टिंग
Summary (12 June 20XX)
Shaana writes a letter to her classmates from a train journey. She describes the beauty of Goa with its plateaus, hills, beaches, and tunnels. She also shares her wish that one day all classmates could go on a tour together.
Words Notes:
- Fast asleep : Deep sleep : गहरी नींद
- Plateaus : Uplands : पठार
- Hills : Small mountains : पहाड़ियाँ
- Beaches : Seashores : समुद्र तट
- Tunnels : Underground passages : सुरंगें
- Afraid : Scared : डरा हुआ
- Tour : Journey/Trip : यात्रा
- Wish : Desire : इच्छा
Summary (17 June 20XX)
Shaana writes to her friends about her trip to Chennai and Puducherry. She shares her surfing experience, where she fell only twice. She also describes her parents’ playful behavior and the rough but enjoyable beaches.
Words Notes:
- Believe : Trust : विश्वास करना
- Travelled : Journeyed : यात्रा की
- Surf : Ride waves : लहरों पर सवारी करना
- Splashed : Sprinkled : छींटे मारे
- Behaved : Acted : व्यवहार किया
- Control : Manage : नियंत्रित करना
- Rougher : Harsher : अधिक कठोर
- Brown(er) : Dusky : भूरा
Summary (22 June 20XX)
Shaana writes a letter while crossing the Pamban bridge. She feels amazed to see the ocean on both sides of the train. Excitedly, she mentions that she is almost home and will soon meet everyone in person.
Words Notes:
- Crossed : Went over / Passed – पार किया
- Bridge : Structure over water/road – पुल
- Ocean : Sea – महासागर
- Amazing : Wonderful – अद्भुत
- Travel : Journey – यात्रा करना
- Across : From one side to another – पार
- Almost : Nearly – लगभग
- Final : Last – अंतिम
Summary (24 June 20XX)
Shaana writes a letter to her classmates about her last stop at Olaikaadu beach before returning home.
She enjoyed floating in the water and watching fish while her parents went diving.
She also collected many pebbles from the beach to show her friends.
Words Notes:
- Travelling : Journey : यात्रा
- Beach : Seashore : समुद्र तट
- Dive : Jump into water : गोता लगाना
- Floating : Drifting : तैरना / बहना
- Fish : Aquatic animals : मछली
- Pebbles : Small stones : कंकड़
- Found : Discovered : पाया / खोजा
- Happy : Glad : खुश
Summary (25 June 20XX)
Shaana writes a letter to her parents after returning home from a long journey across the country. She recalls visiting forests, glaciers, deserts, wetlands, plateaus, and mountains, and meeting new people who spoke different languages. Although she will miss the adventure, she is happy to reunite with her friends and hopes to travel again.
Words Notes:
- Travelled : journeyed : यात्रा की
- Forests : woods : जंगल
- Glaciers : ice-masses : हिमनद / ग्लेशियर
- Deserts : dry-lands : रेगिस्तान
- Wetlands : marshes : दलदली भूमि
- Mountains : peaks : पर्वत
- Languages : dialects : भाषाएँ
- Different : various : विभिन्न
Let us discuss (age 125)
Complete the table given below based on Shaana’s postcards. An example has been done for you. Share your answers with your classmates and the teacher.
Ans:
| Places Visited | Interesting Descriptions and Activities |
| 1. Thajiwas glacier, Kashmir | white and blue glaciers; throwing snowballs |
| 2. Himachal Pradesh | very quiet; mountains from the cabin; colourful birds chirping; Appa’s snoring sounding like a bear growling |
| 3. Arunachal Pradesh | walking through a thick forest to reach the treehouse; forest so thick that if you blink or stop, you’ll get lost; hopes to see red pandas |
| 4. Gujarat | hot, dry desert with sand everywhere—like a beach without the sea; pretty and colourful clothes; Amma gave a surprise test, scored 88% |
| 5. The Narmada river | rafting in the river—wild, scary, and really fast; Appa too scared to try again; Shaana fully wet and loved the water |
| 6. Chennai | on the way to Puducherry learnt surfing; fell only twice; Amma and Appa splashed water like children; beaches had rougher waves and browner water |
| 7. Olaikaadu beach | floating and looking at the fish; Amma and Appa went for a dive; found all sorts of pebbles |
Let us think and reflect (Page 126)
I Read the extracts given below and answer the questions that follow.
1. Amma tells me that places like the Sundarbans are called wetlands. I never knew such a place existed, and that it was possible for trees called mangroves to grow in seawater! But Amma is sad about how much this place floods today.
We also saw crocodiles and a lonely snake while boating. I hope they don’t follow us home.
How is everyone? Are you missing me yet?
(i) What feeling does Shaana most likely experience when she says, “I never knew such a place existed…”?
A. pride
B. hope
C. relief
D. wonder
(ii) Complete the following sentence with a suitable reason.
Amma is sad about the frequent flooding in Sundarbans because ____________.
(iii) Select the evidence from the text that reflects a feeling of the speaker’s slight nervousness.
(iv) Select the option that applies to both the Assertion and the Reason.
Assertion: The speaker is missing her friends.
Reason: The speaker wishes to know the well-being of her friends.
A. Both the assertion and the reason are true, and the reason correctly explains the assertion.
B. Both the assertion and the reason are true, but the reason does not correctly explain the assertion.
C. The assertion is true, but the reason is false.
D. Both the assertion and the reason are false.
Ans:
(i) D. wonder
(ii) … this place floods today.
(iii) “I hope they don’t follow us home.”
(iv) B. Both the assertion and the reason are true, but the reason does not correctly explain the assertion.
2. Amma and Appa are fast asleep, and I should be sleeping too, but I just love looking out of the window. I think we’re in the southwest part of the country, in Goa, and you won’t believe how nice the plateaus look. There are so many hills here, and beaches too.
There are also a lot of tunnels that the train goes through. I used to be afraid of tunnels, but I’m not any more. Someday, I wish we could all go on a tour of the plateaus.
(i) Complete the sentence with a suitable reason.
The speaker chooses to stay awake because ____________________.
(ii) What does the speaker mean by saying, ‘You won’t believe how nice the plateaus look’?
(iii) What has been the change in the speaker’s attitude towards tunnels?
A. from fear to comfort
B. from courage to confidence
C. from doubt to clarity
D. from fascination to delight
(iv) Fill in the blanks with the correct option from those given in the brackets.
The speaker’s wish to share the experience of touring the plateaus with others indicates her ___________ (ability to
communicate/sense of connection) as well as the value she places on ___________ (shared experiences/updating information) with her peers.
Ans:
(i) she just loves looking out of the window.
(ii) the plateaus are so beautiful that her friends might find it hard to imagine.
(iii) A. from fear to comfort
(iv) The speaker’s wish to share the experience of touring the plateaus with others indicates her sense of connection as well as the value she places on shared experiences with her peers.
II Answer the following questions. (Page 127)
1. Shaana mentions that she used to be afraid of tunnels. What could have been the most likely reason for her to be scared of tunnels?
Ans: Shaana mentions that she used to be afraid of tunnels. The most likely reason for her fear could be that tunnels are dark and enclosed places through which the train passes. In her postcard from Goa, she says, “There are also a lot of tunnels that the train goes through. I used to be afraid of tunnels, but I’m not any more.” This shows that earlier the tunnels made her uncomfortable, but later she overcame her fear.
2. Do you think Shaana’s Appa and Amma enjoyed themselves, just like children do? Support your answer with evidence from the text.
Ans: Yes, Shaana’s Appa and Amma enjoyed themselves just like children. In her postcard from Chennai, Shaana writes, “Amma and Appa splashed water on each other and behaved like children.” This clearly shows that her parents were carefree and playful while spending time at the beach. They forgot their seriousness and responsibilities for a while and played joyfully, just as children do. Shaana herself humorously adds that it was a good thing she was there to control them.
3. Shaana mentions less snow in the glaciers and more flooding in the Sundarbans. Explain what these observations indicate.
Ans: Shaana observes less snow in the glaciers and more flooding in the Sundarbans. In Kashmir, she notices white and blue glaciers but remarks about there being less snow than before. In the Sundarbans, Amma is sad “about how much this place floods today.” These two observations indicate that natural places are changing over time. There is less snow in the mountains and increasing floods in wetlands. Both point to disturbing changes in nature, which Shaana witnesses during her travels.
4. Shaana’s visits to different parts of the country highlight the diversity of India’s geography. Support this statement with evidence from the text.
Ans: Shaana’s visits show the diversity of India’s geography very clearly. She writes from the Thajiwas glacier in Kashmir about throwing snowballs on the white and blue glaciers. From Arunachal, she describes the thick forest and hopes to see red pandas. In Gujarat, she experiences the desert with colourful clothes. At the Narmada, she enjoys wild rafting. In Sundarbans, she sees mangroves, crocodiles, and floods. In Goa, she describes plateaus, hills, and beaches. This highlights the varied landscapes across India.
5. How does Shaana use language to convey her excitement, curiosity, and sometimes her fears about the places she visits?
Ans: Shaana uses lively and playful language in her postcards to express excitement, curiosity, and sometimes fear. For example, in Himachal she says colourful birds wake her “with their chirping” and she jokes that Appa’s snoring sounds like a bear growling. In Sundarbans, she shows nervousness saying, “I hope they don’t follow us home.” At the Narmada, she conveys thrill by describing rafting as “wild and scary.” Her words show how she feels amazed, curious, and occasionally afraid.
6. What might Shaana have learnt from her travels across India? How would it impact her understanding of the country?
Ans: From her travels, Shaana must have learnt that India is a vast country with many different landscapes, cultures, and people. She writes about glaciers, forests, deserts, wetlands, plateaus, rivers, and beaches, noticing how each is unique. She also mentions hearing new languages and meeting different people. Such experiences would make her understand that India is diverse and special. She realises that every place has its own beauty and challenges, and she develops curiosity, love, and respect for her country.
7. What could be the author’s purpose of presenting the text in the form of postcards?
Ans: The author presents the text in the form of postcards to make Shaana’s travel experiences personal, engaging, and lively. Postcards are short, direct, and friendly messages, so readers can feel as if Shaana is writing directly to them. Each postcard shows her immediate thoughts, feelings, and observations of different places. This format also creates curiosity, as readers wait for her next letter. It makes the story easy to read, full of variety, and allows us to travel with her.
Let us learn (Page 128)
I Read the words from the text given in Column 1 and match them with suitable pictures in Column 2.
Ans:
| Column 1 | Column 2 |
| 1. glaciers | (vi) |
| 2. treehouse | (i) |
| 3. wetland | (v) |
| 4. plateaus | (ii) |
| 5. pebbles | (iv) |
| 6. rafting | (iii) |
II Read the situations given in Column 1. Choose the associated words from the text given in the box below and write them in Column 2. An example has been done for you.
| blink scary existed amazing splashed floating |
Ans:
| Column 1 | Column 2 |
| 1. In the middle of the night, the little boy heard a loud noise. He felt so afraid that he couldn’t sleep. | scary |
| 2. There used to be a bookstore near my house. But it is now shifted to the town. | existed |
| 3. The flashes of light from the car made her suddenly close and open her eyes several times. | blink |
| 4. The children jumped into the pool and threw water at each other with loud noises. | splashed |
| 5. My grandmother’s place is so beautiful with all green paddy fields and palm trees. It was a great experience. | amazing |
| 6. When I looked up at the sky, the clouds were not staying at one place. They were moving across the sky. | floating |
III The following word grid has six words related to ‘travel’ used in the lesson. Circle the words in the grid. You can search horizontally and vertically. The last letter of each word has been highlighted.
Ans:
IV Read the following sentences from the text and underline the subject and the verb.
Ans:
1. Subject: Amma and Appa
Verb: are
Sentence: Amma and Appa are fast asleep.
(When the subject of a sentence has two or more nouns or pronouns that are connected by ‘and’, we use a plural verb.)
2. Subject: It
Verb: is
Sentence: It is hot, dry, and there is sand everywhere.
(In case the subject is ‘it’, the verb that follows is either ‘is’ or ‘was’ depending on the tense of the sentence.)
3. Subject: hills, beaches (come after the verb ‘are’)
Verb: are
Sentence: There are so many hills here, and beaches too.
(When we begin a sentence with ‘there’, the subject comes after the verb.)
| The subject of a sentence is closely linked to the verb. The verb form changes depending on whether the subject is singular or plural and if it is in the third person. Choosing the correct verb based on the subject is called subject-verb agreement. |
V Choose the correct option from the words given in the brackets.
Ans:
1. A pair of sunglasses _________ (is/are) essential when travelling to sunny destinations.
2. Either the tour guide or the tourists _________ (has/have) to arrive first at the meeting point.
3. The information on travel expenses _________ (is/are) useful for first-time travellers.
4. Neither the flight crew nor the pilot _________ (was/were) aware of the delay.
5. The news about the heavy rains _________ (makes/make) many people reconsider their vacation plans.
6. A pair of binoculars _________ (is/are) useful for spotting wildlife on a safari.
7. The hill stations in India _________ (remains/remain) a popular travel destination during winter.
8. Keeping accounts _________ (is/are) important for spending money wisely during travel.
9. Either the ticket or the bus passes _________ (need/needs) to be used for travelling in the tourist bus.
10. Neither the passengers nor the taxi driver _________ (was/were) aware of the best route to the hotel.
Let us listen (Page 138)
You will listen to a girl speak about the story of how Agartala got its name and the importance of agar. As you listen, choose the correct option for the questions given below. (Transcript for the teacher on pg. 138)
Ans:
1. What does the word ‘Agartala’ mean?
(i) under the agar tree ✔
(ii) beside the agar tree
(iii) around the agar tree
2. Which of these is another name for agarwood trees?
(i) gharuwood ✔
(ii) sandalwood
(iii) rosewood
3. What kind of smell does agarwood have?
(i) woody and citrusy
(ii) woody and flowery ✔
(iii) fresh and citrusy
4. How is agarwood formed?
(i) when the tree dries
(ii) when the tree dies
(iii) when the tree gets infected ✔
5. What is agarwood used to make?
(i) incense and edible oil
(ii) perfumes and wood carvings ✔
(iii) gum and candies
Let us write (Page 133)
Imagine that you have to travel to your hometown to attend a family event. Write an application to the Principal of your school, requesting leave of absence. Remember to include the duration of the leave, the reason for the leave and mention how you will complete your school work. Use the format of the application and the verbal cues given below.
Ans:
45, Green Park Extension
New Delhi
Delhi
17 August 2025
The Principal
Kendriya Vidyalaya (KVS)
New Delhi
Delhi
Subject: Request for leave for three days
Dear Sir,
I am writing to request three days’ leave with effect from 20 August to 22 August 2025 in order to attend a family wedding in my hometown.
I would like to assure you that I would complete all my schoolwork and submit the homework given during this period without delay.
I would be grateful if you could grant me the leave.
Yours sincerely,
Rahul Sharma
Class VI, Section B, Roll No. 12
Let us explore (Page 134)
I Solve the crossword puzzle by identifying the States and Union Territories of India using the clues given.
Ans:
