Std 3 EVS Chapter 6 Our Waste Our Responsibility Question Answers | Maharashtra Board | The World Around Us Part 2
Std 3 EVS (The World Around Us Part 2) Maharashtra Board
Chapter 6 โ Our Waste, Our Responsibility | Complete Question Answers
๐ Observe
Observation
The garden is clean and beautiful. There is no garbage lying around. Everyone throws waste into the dustbin. Clean surroundings make us happy and healthy.
๐ฌ Can You Tell?
Q1. How do you help your parents to keep your home clean and beautiful?
Answer:
- I throw waste into the dustbin.
- I help in sweeping the floor.
- I keep my room neat and tidy.
Q2. List the reasons why waste is generated in your area.
Answer:
- Leftover food
- Vegetable and fruit peels
- Plastic wrappers
- Old newspapers
- Broken toys
- Old clothes
Q3. List the effects of garbage in your area.
Answer:
- Garbage creates a bad smell.
- It attracts flies and mosquitoes.
- It spreads diseases.
- It pollutes the environment.
๐ This is How Waste is Generated
Waste is produced from our daily activities.
Examples include:
- Leftover food
- Vegetable and fruit peels
- Plastic bags and wrappers
- Broken electronic items
- Old newspapers
- Damaged household items
Improper disposal of waste makes the surroundings dirty and unhealthy.
๐ผ๏ธ Observe and Discuss
What do you see in the picture?
Answer:
The picture shows:
- Garbage scattered on the ground.
- Plastic bags and bottles lying around.
- Rotten food waste.
- Cardboard boxes.
- An unclean environment.
โญ Always Remember
Throw waste only in the dustbin.
๐ฌ Can You Tell?
Q1. Where do you throw your household waste?
Answer:
I throw household waste into separate wet and dry waste bins.
Q2. What can we do to reduce waste?
Answer:
- Use cloth bags instead of plastic bags.
- Reuse old bottles and containers.
- Avoid wasting food.
- Prepare compost from wet waste.
- Recycle paper, plastic and glass.
๐งน Cleaning Materials
The following items help us maintain cleanliness:
- Long broom
- Dustpan
- Dustbin
- Bucket
- Water
- Phenyl
- Cleaning cloth
- Vacuum cleaner
๐ Slogans on Cleanliness
- Clean India, Healthy India.
- My Waste, My Responsibility.
- Keep Clean, Stay Healthy.
- Clean City, Green City.
- Say No to Litter.
๐ญ Let’s Discuss
Q1. Write any two activities you do to keep your surroundings clean.
Answer:
- I throw garbage into the dustbin.
- I sweep my surroundings regularly.
- I plant trees.
- I avoid using plastic bags.
Q2. Name any villages under the Nirmal Gram Scheme in Maharashtra.
Answer:
- Ralegan Siddhi
- Hiwre Bazaar
- Nidhal
- Chinchala
- Patoda Budruk
- Katewadi
โ Let’s Revise
A. Fill in the Blanks
- Burning waste produces poisonous gases.
- Manure is prepared from wet waste.
- Old computers and televisions are called e-waste.
- 30th January is observed as National Cleanliness Day in India.
B. What is Different? Give Reasons.
1. Pieces of paper, peanut shells, fruit peels, plastic toys
Answer:
Plastic toys are different because they are non-biodegradable.
2. Wire pieces, wood sawdust, clay balls, tree leaves
Answer:
Wire pieces are different because they do not decompose naturally.
โ๏ธ Short Answer Questions
Q1. How is waste generated?
Answer:
Waste is generated from our daily activities such as cooking, eating, shopping and using different household items. Leftover food, broken objects and packaging materials become waste.
Q2. Write the difference between wet waste and dry waste.
| Wet Waste | Dry Waste |
| Biodegradable | Non-biodegradable |
| Rots quickly | Does not rot easily |
| Used to make compost | Can be recycled |
| Examples: Food, vegetable peels | Examples: Plastic, glass, metal |
Q3. How can waste be managed?
Answer:
- Separate wet and dry waste.
- Use dustbins.
- Recycle reusable materials.
- Prepare compost from wet waste.
- Reduce the use of plastic.
Q4. What will you do to keep your surroundings clean?
Answer:
- I will always use a dustbin.
- I will never litter.
- I will plant trees.
- I will help keep my school and home clean.
Q5. Describe the garbage shown in the picture.
Answer:
The garbage includes vegetable peels, rotten fruits, dry leaves, plastic waste and food waste scattered on the ground. It makes the surroundings dirty and attracts insects and animals.
Q6. Write any two ideas for recycling waste.
Answer:
- Prepare compost from vegetable peels.
- Reuse plastic bottles as flower pots.
- Make paper bags from old newspapers.
๐ฏ Activities
Activity 1: Clean Your Classroom
- Pick up paper pieces.
- Arrange desks properly.
- Dust benches.
- Throw waste into the classroom dustbin.
Activity 2: Help Your Family
- Sweep the floor.
- Arrange your toys.
- Wipe the dining table.
- Keep your room clean.
Activity 3: Organise a Cleanliness Drive
- Form student groups.
- Clean the school campus.
- Separate wet and dry waste.
- Spread awareness about cleanliness.
Activity 4: Celebrate National Cleanliness Day
Activities may include:
- Cleanliness rally
- Speech on cleanliness
- School campus cleaning
- Cleanliness pledge
Activity 5: Organise a “Clean Classroom, Beautiful Classroom” Competition
Students can:
- Keep classrooms neat.
- Use dustbins properly.
- Decorate classrooms with cleanliness posters.
- Maintain hygiene every day.
๐ Key Points to Remember
- Always throw waste into the dustbin.
- Separate wet and dry waste.
- Reduce, Reuse and Recycle.
- Keep your surroundings clean.
- A clean environment keeps us healthy.