Question

How long does it take for a grub to become a complete ant?
Why do the worker ants carry the grubs about?
What jobs are new ants trained for?
Name some other creatures that live in anthills.
Mention three things we can learn from the tiny teacher”. Give reasons for choosing these items.
NCERT CLASS 7​

Answer 1

Answer:

• How long does it take for a grub to become a complete ant?
• Why do the worker ants carry the grubs about?
• What jobs are new ants trained for?
• Name some other creatures that live in anthills.
• Mention three things we can learn from the ‘tiny teacher’. Give reasons for choosing these items.
• Answers:

1. The grubs take in three to six weeks to become cocoons and then to be a complete ant.
2. The grubs are carried about daily for airing, exercise and sunshine.
3. The new ants learn their duties from old ants as workers, soldiers, builders, cleaners, etc.
4. Some other creatures that live in anthills are beetles, lesser breeds of ants and the open fly.
5. We can learn from the tiny ants the lessons of hard work, sense of duty and discipline, cleanliness, loyalty and care for the young ones. These lessons are necessary for the happiness and smooth working of the society.