The NCERT Solutions for Class 11 English Hornbill Chapter 4 The Ailing Planet: the Green Movement's Role explain all exercise questions from the 2026-27 textbook. Students can download the PDF for Understanding the Text, Talking about the Text, Latin phrases, connotations and sentence practice.
- Resource: Class 11 English Hornbill Chapter 4 NCERT Solutions PDF.
- Chapter focus: sustainable development, earth's biological systems, population growth and environmental responsibility.
- Question type: textual answers, discussion prompts, vocabulary meanings and figurative-language practice.
Student Feedback: Students usually find this chapter easier when they revise it as three parts: environmental argument, population warning and vocabulary practice.
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The Ailing Planet Class 11 Solutions Overview
Chapter 4 is a prose essay by Nani Palkhivala. It argues that human beings must move from domination of nature to partnership with nature. The answer PDF keeps the discussion tied to the official NCERT questions.
| Chapter idea | What it means | Answer cue |
|---|---|---|
| Ailing planet | earth is shown as a patient in poor health | quote the vital signs line |
| Sustainable development | present needs without harming future needs | link with children and future generations |
| Biological systems | fisheries, forests, grasslands and croplands | name all four systems |
| Population growth | pressure on resources and development | connect numbers with poverty |
Key Ideas and Vocabulary in Chapter 4
The vocabulary questions test Latin expressions and figurative meanings. Write the meaning first, then give a short sentence if the question asks for usage.
- prima facie: at first sight.
- ad hoc: for a specific purpose.
- caveat: warning or condition.
- tabula rasa: blank slate.
The Ailing Planet Class 11 Video Lesson
Source: Magnet Brains Class 11 English Hornbill video course
All Chapter 4 Question Cards with Solutions
The companion question-card page gives every Chapter 4 prompt with a Check Solution panel and an Expert Solution panel. Use it for quick revision before downloading the PDF.
Open question cards: Class 11 English Chapter 4 step-by-step solutions
Related Class 11 English Chapter 4 Resources
| Resource | Class 11 English Chapter 4 Link |
|---|---|
| NCERT Book PDF | Read the official chapter PDF |
| Notes | Revise Chapter 4 with notes |
| Hornbill Solutions | Open Chapter 1 solutions |
Class 11 English Hornbill NCERT Solutions for All Chapters
| Chapter | NCERT Solutions |
|---|---|
| Chapter 1 | The Portrait of a Lady Solutions |
| Chapter 2 | We're Not Afraid to Die if We Can All Be Together Solutions |
| Chapter 3 | Discovering Tut the Saga Continues Solutions |
| Chapter 4 | The Ailing Planet: the Green Movement's Role Solutions |
| Chapter 5 | The Adventure Solutions |
| Chapter 6 | Silk Road Solutions |
| Chapter 11 | Father to Son Solutions |
| Chapter 12 | Note-making Solutions |
| Chapter 13 | Summarising Solutions |
| Chapter 14 | Sub-titling Solutions |
Class 11 English Chapter 4 NCERT Solutions FAQs
Ques. What is covered in Class 11 English Chapter 4 NCERT Solutions?
Ans. The PDF covers Understanding the Text, Talking about the Text, Latin phrases, connotations, literal and figurative sentences, and the Things to Do tasks.
Ques. Are these answers based on the 2026-27 NCERT book?
Ans. Yes. The answers follow the 2026-27 NCERT Class 11 English Hornbill Chapter 4 text and exercise prompts.
Ques. What are the four biological systems named in the chapter?
Ans. The chapter names fisheries, forests, grasslands and croplands as the earth's principal biological systems.
Ques. What does sustainable development mean in this chapter?
Ans. It means development that meets present needs without reducing the ability of future generations to meet their needs.
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