Which of the following is a subtheme under the theme suggested in the EVS syllabus ?

The correct answer is Animals.

Explanation:
In the Primary Environmental Studies (EVS) syllabus designed by NCERT, the curriculum is organized around six main themes to provide an integrated and holistic approach to learning. These six broad themes are:

1. Family and Friends
2. Food
3. Water
4. Shelter
5. Travel
6. Things We Make and Do

Under the main theme 'Family and Friends', there are four subthemes incorporated to facilitate deeper exploration:

1. Relationships
2. Work and Play
3. Animals
4. Plants

Hence, among the given choices, Animals is a subtheme under the broader theme of 'Family and Friends', whereas 'Family and Friends', 'Food', and 'Things we make and do' are main themes of the EVS syllabus.