STD 3 EVS Our Family Complete Textbook Solutions | SCERT Maharashtra
Textbook Question Answers
1.OUR FAMILY
IN-TEXT QUESTION ANSWERS
Let’s Discuss
Name the Relations.
Answer:
| Relation | Answer |
| Father’s brother | Uncle (Chacha/Tau) |
| Mother’s sister | Aunt (Mausi) |
| Paternal aunt’s daughter | Cousin Sister |
| Mother’s sister’s son | Cousin Brother |
In which tasks do you help your parents?
Answer:
I help my parents in cleaning the house, washing utensils, buying vegetables from the market and watering the plants.
Which of these tasks do you like the most?
Answer:
I like watering the plants the most because I love nature and enjoy watching plants grow.
Question Answers
Q.1) What type of family is Meena’s family?
Answer:
Meena’s family is a Big Family (Joint Family) because her parents, grandparents, uncle, aunt, brothers, sisters and cousins all live together.
Q.2) What is a Big Family?
Answer:
A Big Family (Joint Family) is a family in which parents, grandparents, uncles, aunts and cousins live together.
Q.3) What is a Small Family?
Answer:
A Small Family (Nuclear Family) is a family in which only the parents and their children live together.
Q.4) What type of family does Meena have?
Answer:
Meena has a Big Family (Joint Family).
Q.5) What type of family do you have?
Answer: (Sample Answer)
I have a Small Family. I live with my mother, father and brother.
Q.6) Which festivals do you celebrate with your neighbours?
Answer: (Sample Answer)
I celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi, Diwali, Holi and Eid with my neighbours.
Daily Tasks / Work
Who does this work at home?
Answer:
| Household Work | Who Does It? |
| Cooking | Mother |
| Cleaning the house | Father and Children |
| Washing clothes | Mother |
| Shopping from the market | Father |
| Taking care of elders / sick people | Mother and Father |
Observe the Pictures and Write.
Answer:
| Picture | Answer |
| Picture 1 | Grandmother is telling stories to the child. |
| Picture 2 | Mother and child are hanging clothes to dry. |
| Picture 3 | A boy is combing his mother’s hair. |
| Picture 4 | Mother and child are cooking food together. |
Activity
Make a list of the members of your extended family.
Answer:
My extended family includes my:
- Maternal Grandfather
- Maternal Grandmother
- Maternal Uncles
- Maternal Aunts
- Paternal Grandfather
- Paternal Grandmother
- Paternal Uncles
- Paternal Aunts
- Cousins
Find out about the people in your neighbour’s family.
Answer: (Sample Answer)
My neighbour’s family has five members:
- Mr. Sharma
- Mrs. Sharma
- Their son Rohan
- Their daughter Riya
- Their Grandmother
TEXTBOOK SOLUTIONS
Q.1) Write who it is.
Answer:
| Question | Answer |
| (a) The one who was with maternal uncle and aunt | Cousin |
| (b) The ones who were supervising all the work | Grandparents / Elders |
| (c) The ones who were helping the elders | Children / Younger Family Members |
| (d) Meena’s paternal cousin brother | Father’s brother’s son |
Q.2) Write who lives in these families.
Answer:
| Family Type | Members |
| Small Family | Mother, Father and their Children |
| Single-parent Family | One Parent and Children |
| Big Family | Parents, Grandparents, Uncle, Aunt, Cousins and Children |
Q.3) Write what household work is done by the following members of your family.
(a) Mother
Answer:
Mother cooks food, washes clothes, cleans the house and takes care of everyone.
(b) Father
Answer:
Father goes to work, buys groceries, pays bills and helps in heavy household work.
(c) Grandmother
Answer:
Grandmother tells stories, helps in cooking, looks after small children and does light household work.
(d) Grandfather
Answer:
Grandfather waters the plants, buys newspapers, goes for walks and guides the family.
(e) I / Myself
Answer: (Sample Answer)
I study, keep my room clean, help my mother with small household tasks and water the plants.
(f) My Brothers and Sisters
Answer:
My brothers and sisters study, help in setting the dining table, keep their things tidy and play with me.
Q.4) Correct the following statements and write them again.
Answer:
(a) Seema is Meena’s maternal cousin sister.
(b) An extended family includes relatives from both the father’s side and the mother’s side.
(c) Pets are also members of the family.
Q.5) Answer in two or three sentences.
(a) How did different family members help in preparing for Abhi’s wedding?
Answer:
All the family members helped in preparing for Abhi’s wedding. The elders supervised the work and guided everyone. The children and adults decorated the house, helped in cooking and welcomed the guests.
(b) Which of our needs are fulfilled in our family?
Answer:
Our family fulfills our basic needs such as food, clothing and shelter. It also provides us with love, care, education and emotional support.
(c) Which is your favourite domestic animal? How do you take care of it?
Answer: (Sample Answer)
My favourite domestic animal is a dog. I give it food and water every day, take it for a walk, bathe it regularly and take it to the veterinary doctor whenever it is unwell.
Activity
Collect photos of your relatives and paste them in a scrapbook. Write your relationship with each person below the photo.
Answer:
Activity
Collect photographs of your grandparents, uncles, aunts, cousins and other relatives. Paste them in a scrapbook and write your relationship with each person below the photograph.
Make a list of the domestic animals and birds found in your neighbourhood.
Answer:
Domestic Animals
- Dog
- Cat
- Cow
- Goat
Domestic Birds
- Hen
- Parrot
- Sparrow
- Pigeon
Key Values from the Lesson
- Love and respect all family members.
- Share household responsibilities.
- Help your parents and grandparents.
- Care for pets and domestic animals.
- Live together with love, unity and cooperation.
- Respect relatives, neighbours and elders.