Night — NCERT Solutions

On both sides of the street we can see shops, trees, lamp posts, and footpaths (pavements) for people to walk on.

There are two dustbins to separate different kinds of waste. The blue dustbin is for dry waste (such as paper, plastic, and glass), and the green dustbin is for wet waste (such as food scraps and vegetable peels). Keeping waste separate helps in recycling and keeping the environment clean.

The man is visually impaired (he cannot see properly or is blind). He wears dark glasses to protect his eyes and uses a white stick to feel the path in front of him so that he can walk safely without bumping into things.

The boys are playing with a spinning top (a traditional toy that spins on its pointed end when wound with a string and thrown).

There is one bullock-cart in the picture. (Note: The exact number depends on the picture provided; based on the description, the answer is one.)

The different animals visible in the picture are: a bull (or bullocks pulling the cart), a dog, and birds (pigeons/sparrows). (Note: Answers may vary slightly depending on what is visible in the actual picture.)

Given: The poem says the Sun sinks behind a distant hill at the end of the day.

Answer: After the end of the day, the Sun sinks (goes down) behind a distant hill. The world then grows dark and still. (In reality, the Earth rotates, making it appear as though the Sun sets below the horizon.)

Answer: The following need the Sun:

• a) Sunflower – Sunflowers need sunlight to grow and they turn their faces towards the Sun.
• c) Plants – Plants need sunlight to make their food through a process called photosynthesis.
• e) Children – Children need sunlight for Vitamin D, which keeps their bones strong and healthy. Sunlight also gives them warmth and energy to play.

Toys and tables are non-living objects and do not need the Sun to survive or grow.