by Tiwari Academy Team
NCERT Solutions for Class 4 English Santoor Chapter 11 A Journey to the Magical Mountains – Question Answers with explanation for session 2026-27. It introduces students to Minam, a young girl who treks through the Himalayas with her grandfather, a former Sherpa. The story describes their walk past rivers and yaks, a stop to build a snowman in the snow, and the breathtaking view of Mount Everest from a hilltop. These solutions provide clear answers to all textbook exercises, including comprehension questions, matching and crossword activities, geography vocabulary like valley, summit, plateau and conjunction practice with and, but, or and because, helping Class 4 students strengthen their reading, vocabulary, and grammar skills.
NCERT Class 4 English Santoor Chapter 11 Solutions
Page 116 – Let us Think
A. Answer the following:
1. Who was Minam, and what did she enjoy to do with her grandfather?
See AnswerMinam was a young girl who lived in a small village at the foot of the mighty Himalayas. She enjoyed listening to stories about the mountains from her grandfather, who was once a Sherpa and going on long walks with him.
2. What did Minam’s grandfather say to her one sunny morning?
See AnswerOne sunny morning, Minam’s grandfather said, “Minam, you have become strong and you can walk for a long distance. Today, I will take you on a special journey to the mountains. We’ll see the beauty of the Himalayas up close!”
3. What items did Minam pack for her journey to the mountains?
See AnswerMinam packed her bag with some rotis with achaar, two water bottles and her favorite fruit, apples.
4. Where did Minam and her grandfather stop for lunch? What did they do there?
See AnswerThey stopped at a small river with clear water for lunch. They sat by the river, enjoyed their rotis, watched fish swim and Minam dipped her feet in the cool water and laughed with joy while eating an apple.
5. What was Minam’s reaction when she saw snow for the first time?
See AnswerMinam was excited as she had never seen so much snow before. She and her grandfather made a small snowman, laughed and played together, making memories she would value forever.
6. What did Minam promise her grandfather at the end of their journey?
See AnswerMinam promised to take care of the mountains and share their magic with everyone she met.
Page 116 – Let us Think
B. Think and discuss:
1. Minam enjoyed learning from her grandfather during their walk. Is there someone in your family or community who teaches you special things? What have you learned from them?
See AnswerMy grandmother teaches me special things. She has taught me how to cook simple dishes like chapatis and rice. She also teaches me traditional songs and stories from our culture. I have learned patience and the importance of respecting elders from her.
2. Minam saw yaks and mountain goats helping people in the mountains. Can you think of animals or things in your surroundings that are very important to the people around you? How do they help?
See AnswerIn my surroundings, cows and buffaloes are very important to people. They provide milk which is used to make curd, butter and ghee. Dogs help guard our homes and give us companionship. Trees provide us with fresh air, fruits and shade during hot summer days.
3. Minam promised to protect the mountains. Is there something in nature around your home, school, or neighbourhood that you feel should be protected? What would you do to keep it safe?
See AnswerThe trees and plants in our neighborhood park should be protected. To keep them safe, I would not break branches or pluck flowers. I would save water and help plant more trees. I would also tell my friends not to litter in the park and would pick up any garbage I see.
Page 116 – Let us Think
C. Match the following based on the story:
Answer:
Page 117 – Let us Learn
A. Use the words to complete these sentences
journey,ย memories,ย Sherpa
Himalayas,ย snowman,ย heavyloads
1. Minam saw the tall peaks of the ……………..
2. Her grandfather was once a ………………….
3. They went on a long ……………… to the mountains.
4. Yaks are used by mountain people to carry heavy …………
5. They saw the snow-covered mountains. She and her grandfather made a small …………
6. The day created beautiful . ………. for Minam.
See Answer1. Minam saw the tall peaks of the Himalayas.
2. Her grandfather was once a Sherpa.
3. They went on a long journey to the mountains.
4. Yaks are used by mountain people to carry heavy loads.
5. They saw the snow-covered mountains. She and her grandfather made a small snowman.
6. The day created beautiful memories for Minam.
B. Solve the crossword puzzle:
Answer:
C. Match each word with its correct meaning:
Answer:
D. Read these lines from the lesson.
Now, itโs your turn to think creatively! Match the objects below with the correct โbody partโ they are often compared to.
| Objects | Body Part |
|---|---|
| 1. ……… of the river | a) Eye |
| 2. ……… of the chair | b) Mouth |
| 3. ……… of the city | c) Arm |
| 4. ……… of corn | d) Heart |
| 5. ……… of a needle | e) Ear |
Answer:
| Objects | Body Part |
|---|---|
| 1. ……… of the river | b) Mouth |
| 2. ……… of the chair | c) Arm |
| 3. ……… of the city | d) Heart |
| 4. ……… of corn | e) Ear |
| 5. ……… of a needle | a) Eye |
Page 120 – Let us Write
A. Look up a dictionary and find the meaning of the words in the box. Later label the picture.
Answer:
| Word | Simple Meaning |
|---|---|
| Plain | A large area of flat land. |
| River | A natural stream of water flowing across the land. |
| Valley | A low area of land between hills or mountains. |
| Summit | The highest point or top of a mountain. |
| Foot | The lowest part or base of a mountain or hill. |
| Slope | The slanting side of a hill or mountain. |
| Plateau | A high area of land that is flat on top. |
| Hill | A raised area of land, lower than a mountain. |
| Mountain range | A group or chain of mountains. |
B. Join the sentences using the correct conjunction:
1. She was hungry. She ate a sandwich. (or/but/because)
………………………………………………
2. I wanted to go out. It was too late. (or/and/but)
………………………………………………
3. He was happy. He got a new toy. (or/and/because)
………………………………………………
4. We can go to the zoo. We can go to the aquarium. (or/but/because)
………………………………………………
5. Aman has a pen. Aman has a pencil. Aman has an eraser. (or/because/and)
………………………………………………
6. Simran loves to eat mangoes. She loves bananas. (or/and/but)
………………………………………………
7. He ran fast. He missed the bus. (and/but/ because)
………………………………………………
8. She stayed home. She was not feeling well. (or/and/because)
………………………………………………
9. I love chocolate. I love vanilla. (and/but/or)
………………………………………………
10. The baby is crying. He is hungry. (but/or/because)
………………………………………………
See Answer1. She was hungry because she ate a sandwich.
2. I wanted to go out but it was too late.
3. He was happy because he got a new toy.
4.We can go to the zoo or we can go to the aquarium.
5. Aman has a pen and Aman has a pencil and Aman has an eraser.
6. Simran loves to eat mangoes and she loves bananas.
7. He ran fast but he missed the bus.
8. She stayed home because she was not feeling well.
9. I love chocolate and I love vanilla.
10. The baby is crying because he is hungry.
Page 123 – Let us Speak
Form your class into two groups, A and B. Each group will sit facing to each other. Follow the instructions to play the โSentence Completionโ game.
1. A child from group A will say the beginning of a
sentence such as:
โข On a bright summer morning, ……………………………………………….
(A child from group B will complete the sentence.)
2. Next, a child from group B, will be invited to say
the beginning of another sentence such as:
โข One day, a clever squirrel decided . ……………………………………………….
(A child from group A will complete the sentence.)
See Answer1. A child from group A will say the beginning of a sentence such as:
Group A: “On a bright summer morning, I saw a beautiful butterfly in our garden”.
2.ย Next, a child from group B, will be invited to say the beginning of another sentence such as:
Group B: “One day, a clever squirrel decided to collect extra nuts for the winter”.
Page 124 – Let us Do
Pick any one of the given mountain animal or bird.
Snowย ย ย Leopardย ย ย Himalayan Tahrย ย ย Red Panda
Himalayan Brown Bearย ย ย Blood Pheasantย ย ย Yak
Find out details about them. You may include their picture, habitat, adaptation, life cycle and lifestyle, as will as how they survive in harsh conditions.
Design a colourful chart with drawings, pictures, and captions about the animal or bird. Make a presentation and present it to the class.
See AnswerMountain Animal Project:ย Red Panda
Habitat:
Red pandas live in temperate forests in the Eastern Himalayas and southwestern China, at altitudes of 2,200-4,800 meters.
Adaptation:
They have thick reddish-brown fur that keeps them warm in cold mountain weather
Strong, sharp claws help them climb trees
Their bushy tails help with balance while climbing
They have a “false thumb” (extended wrist bone) to grip bamboo while eating
Life cycle and lifestyle:
Red pandas are mostly active at dawn and dusk
They spend most of their time in trees
They mainly eat bamboo but also fruits, insects, and bird eggs
Female red pandas give birth to 1-4 cubs in spring
Cubs stay with their mother for about a year
Survival in harsh conditions:
Their thick fur and bushy tail act like a blanket in cold weather
They can lower their metabolic rate to conserve energy
They mark their territory with scent to avoid competition
During extreme cold, they can wrap their tail around themselves like a warm scarf
Page – 124 Let us Explore
Collect pictures and facts about the first woman to climb Mount Everest twice.
Answer:
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Class 4 English Santoor Chapter 11 easy?
Yes, it’s one of the easier and more enjoyable chapters. The story of Minam’s mountain trek uses simple, everyday language, and the exercises – comprehension questions, word matching, a crossword and basic conjunctions (and, but, or, because) – are all beginner-friendly.
How to prepare Class 4 English Chapter 11 in one day?
Read the story once to follow Minam’s journey with her grandfather, then go through the New Words (Himalayas, Sherpa, journey, memories, mighty) with their meanings. Revise the “Let us Think” answers with the matching exercises and finish with the conjunction practice, since that’s the chapter’s main grammar focus. About 1โ1.5 hours is enough for a solid one-day revision.
What is the summary of Class 4 English Santoor Chapter 11?
The chapter follows Minam, a young girl living near the Himalayas, whose grandfather – once a Sherpa – takes her on a special trek. Along the way they cross a river, see yaks and mountain goats, play in snow for the first time and finally view Mount Everest from a hilltop. Minam promises to always protect and respect the mountains.
What grammar concept does Chapter 11 teach?
This chapter introduces conjunctions – and, but, or, and because – words that join two sentences together to add information, offer a choice, show contrast or give a reason. Students practise this by combining pairs of simple sentences into one using the correct conjunction.
