STD 3 EVS Chapter 12 – Our District (Brihanmumbai) Complete Question Answers | Pages 129–142
STD 3 EVS Chapter 12 – Our District (Brihanmumbai) | Complete Answers (Pages 129–142)
Page 129 – Observe
Complete the activity with the help of the map.
The map shows Maharashtra State with Brihanmumbai District marked.
Neighbouring Districts:
- Thane
- Palghar
- Raigad
Neighbouring States:
- Gujarat
- Madhya Pradesh
- Chhattisgarh
- Telangana
- Andhra Pradesh
- Karnataka
- Goa
Page 130 – Perform the Activity
1. Write the name of your district.
Answer: Brihanmumbai
2. Colour any one neighbouring district.
Answer: Thane
3. Write the names of any two coastal districts.
- Raigad
- Palghar
4. Circle the place where you live.
Answer: Circle your area on the map.
5. Write the names of any two talukas in your district.
- Mumbai City
- Mumbai Suburbs
Page 131 – Let’s Understand
Name the surrounding districts and water body.
| Direction | District / State / Sea |
| East | Thane District |
| West | Arabian Sea |
| South | Arabian Sea |
| North | Palghar District |
Important Points
- Brihanmumbai is situated in the western part of Maharashtra.
- Mumbai has two districts:
- Mumbai City
- Mumbai Suburban
- Mumbai Suburban includes:
- Andheri
- Borivali
- Kurla
- Mumbai is the capital of Maharashtra.
- Bandra is the headquarters of Mumbai Suburban district.
- Borivali is a large taluka.
- Andheri is a small taluka.
Page 132 – Rivers and Landforms
Write the flow direction of the rivers.
| River | Flow Direction |
| Mithi | East to West |
| Oshiwara | East to West |
| Dahisar | East to West |
Perform the Activity
Draw any one river.
Answer: Mithi River
Draw any one hill range.
Answer: Kanheri Hills
District headquarters
Answer: Fort
Write any two taluka headquarters.
- Bandra
- Andheri
Page 133 – Let’s Understand
Lakes supplying water to Mumbai
- Bhatsa
- Vihar
- Lower Vaitarna
- Upper Vaitarna
- Tulsi
- Tansa
- Powai
Important Points
- Mumbai has a long coastline along the Arabian Sea.
- Mineral oil is found at Mumbai High.
- Mumbai High contributes significantly to India’s oil production.
Water Bodies
- Lake
- River
- Sea
Landforms
- Mountain
- Plateau
- Plain
Page 134 – Can You Tell?
1. Which places are connected by main roads?
- Borivali
- Goregaon
- Andheri
- Bandra
- Dadar
- Mumbai Central
- Churchgate
2. Main railway lines
- Western Railway
- Central Railway
- Harbour Railway
3. Famous Places
| Place | Famous For |
| Borivali | Sanjay Gandhi National Park |
| Gharapuri | Elephanta Caves |
| Goregaon | Film City |
| Prabhadevi | Siddhivinayak Temple |
Page 135 – Perform the Activity
Major Tourist & Historical Places
Gateway of India – Colaba
A famous historical monument.
Juhu Beach
A popular beach known for street food and sunsets.
Marine Drive
Known as the Queen’s Necklace.
Siddhivinayak Temple
A famous temple dedicated to Lord Ganesha.
Elephanta Caves
A UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Sanjay Gandhi National Park
Known for wildlife and Kanheri Caves.
Page 136 – Perform the Activity
Food Crops
- Rice
- Wheat
- Bajra
- Jowar
Fruit Crops
- Mango
- Banana
- Guava
- Chikoo
Page 137 – Perform the Activity
Cash Crops
- Sugarcane
- Cotton
Page 138 – Can You Tell?
Write the crop names
| Food Item | Crop |
| Rice | Rice |
| Dal | Tur (Toor) |
| Bhakri | Jowar/Bajra |
| Dal | Tur (Toor) |
Festivals
| January – April | May – August | September – December |
| Gudi Padwa | Buddha Pournima | Ganeshotsav |
| Holi | Eid | Navaratri |
| Mahavir Jayanti | — | Diwali |
| Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Jayanti | — | Christmas |
Page 139 – Collect Information
Three Festivals
Ganeshotsav
We bring Lord Ganesha’s idol home, perform prayers and immerse the idol after the festival.
Diwali
We clean our homes, light lamps, decorate with rangoli and distribute sweets.
Eid
People wear new clothes, offer prayers and share sweets with family and friends.
Drawing Activity
Draw your favourite festival.
Page 141 – Let’s Revise
A) Fill in the blanks
- Mumbai is the capital of Maharashtra.
- Mithi River meets Mahim Creek.
- Caves are famous at Elephanta.
B) Complete the Concept Picture
Our District: Mumbai Suburban
Talukas
- Kurla
- Borivali
Rivers
- Mithi
- Oshiwara
Famous Places
- Sanjay Gandhi National Park
- Film City
Major Crops
- Rice
- Vegetables
Main Occupations
- Service / IT Industry
- Business
Festivals
- Ganeshotsav
- Diwali
Page 142 – Activities
D) Find the District Names
- Wardha
- Satara
- Bhandara
- Nandurbar
- Ratnagiri
- Mumbai City
- Dhule
E) Weekly Market Activity
| Items Produced Nearby | Items Not Produced Nearby |
| Vegetables | Electronics |
| Fruits | Clothes |
| Milk and Milk Products | Mobile Phones |
| Grains | Toys |
| Flowers | Cosmetics |
- STD 3 EVS Chapter 12 Answers
- Our District Brihanmumbai
- EVS Chapter 12 Solutions
- Maharashtra Board Class 3 EVS
- Our District Question Answers
- Brihanmumbai EVS Notes
- Class 3 EVS Pages 129 to 142
- Our District Complete Solutions
edutips.uno
0