What is the message of the poem?

Being fit and active — whether through sports or music — contributes to a fit body fit mind and fit nation

What does the poem say about the joy of playing?

Playing is a joy for every girl and boy

Playing is only for sports stars

What does the phrase 'cheerful children everywhere' suggest in the poem?

Active and happy children are everywhere showing that play and activity bring joy to all children

Only cheerful children exercise

What does Anant's playing on a rocky ground suggest?

He gives up when things are hard

He is determined and persistent practising even when conditions are not perfect

Rocky ground is ideal for hockey

What is common between all the children in the poem?

They are all active and engaged in some physical or creative activity

How does including musical activities (Lhamo's guitar and Meena's singing) alongside sports in the poem expand the idea of being 'fit'?

Music is not related to fitness

The poem shows that a fit mind includes creative pursuits like music — fitness is not just physical but also mental and creative

What does Geeta's habit of learning from her mistakes on skates teach us?

Making mistakes is a natural part of learning — persisting through mistakes leads to growth and improvement

How does a 'fit nation' according to the poem come from 'fit individuals'?

When each individual child is active skilled and cheerful — whether in sports or music — these healthy active individuals together build a strong and vibrant nation

Only adults contribute to national fitness

What connection does the poem make between individual activity and national strength? Give the best explanation.

Individual fitness has no national impact

The poem connects individual children's fitness and cheerfulness to the idea of a 'Fit Nation' suggesting that a nation's strength comes from its healthy active and engaged citizens

Nations don't need fit citizens

Only government fitness programmes help

NCERT Solutions Class 4 English Chapter 7 – Fit Body, Fit Mind, Fit Nation

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Chapter Introduction

This poem celebrates children enjoying different games and activities. From hockey to singing, everyone has fun learning and playing together!

हिंदी में (Hindi)

यह कविता बच्चों के विभिन्न खेलों और गतिविधियों का आनंद लेने का उत्सव मनाती है। हॉकी से लेकर गायन तक, सभी मिलकर सीखते और खेलते हुए मज़ा करते हैं!

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Q1. What sport does the boy Anant play?

Q2. What does Geeta practice in the poem?

Q3. What does Lhamo play?

Q4. What instrument does Lhamo's friend play?

Q5. What sport did Shabana win?

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NCERT Solutions Class 4 English Chapter 7 – Fit Body, Fit Mind, Fit Nation

Chapter Introduction

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Important Points

Practice MCQ Questions (15 questions)

Q1. What sport does the boy Anant play?

Q2. What does Geeta practice in the poem?

Q3. What does Lhamo play?

Q4. What instrument does Lhamo's friend play?

Q5. What sport did Shabana win?

Q6. Who is described as 'musical Meena'?

Q7. What is the message of the poem?

Q8. What does the poem say about the joy of playing?

Q9. What does the phrase 'cheerful children everywhere' suggest in the poem?

Q10. What does Anant's playing on a rocky ground suggest?

Q11. What is common between all the children in the poem?

Q12. How does including musical activities (Lhamo's guitar and Meena's singing) alongside sports in the poem expand the idea of being 'fit'?

Q13. What does Geeta's habit of learning from her mistakes on skates teach us?

Q14. How does a 'fit nation' according to the poem come from 'fit individuals'?

Q15. What connection does the poem make between individual activity and national strength? Give the best explanation.

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