Going to the Mela NCERT Solutions | EVS Class 3: The World around us (Our Wondrous World) PDF Download

Discuss (Page 24)

Q1: What transport do you take to travel within your city/town/village?
Ans: To travel within my city/town/village, I usually take a bus, auto-rickshaw, or bicycle.

Q2: Why should safety measures be followed when travelling by bus, car or while riding a bicycle?
Ans: Safety measures should be followed when travelling by bus, car, or riding a bicycle to prevent accidents, injuries, and to ensure the safety of all passengers and pedestrians.

Write (Page 24)

Q1: Describe briefly any trip that you have taken with your friends, neighbours or family.
Ans: I once went on a picnic with my family and neighbours to a nearby park. We played games, shared food, and enjoyed a beautiful day together.

Write (Page 29)

Q1: What is the purpose of the ‘Lost and Found’ booth?
Ans: The purpose of the ‘Lost and Found’ booth is to help people find lost items or locate missing family members and friends during the mela.

Q2: What is the role of the police dog?
Ans: The role of the police dog is to assist the police officers in maintaining security and to help in searching for any suspicious activities or lost individuals at the mela.

Q3: Have you ever been to a mela? What are the things you liked most in the mela?
Ans: Yes, I have been to a mela. The things I liked most were the various food stalls, fun rides like the giant wheel and merry-go-round, and the interesting games and toys available.

Discuss

Sharing Experience

Imagine yourself in place of Nita, Radha, Sneha, and Rohit. Share with the class the interesting things you would do in the mela. 

Find Out 

Q1: Talk to the elders in the family and find out how melas were different when they were young.
Ans: According to elders, melas in the past were simpler and focused more on traditional games, folk dances, and handmade toys. There were fewer rides, and food stalls served more homemade snacks. Nowadays, melas have more modern rides, fast food, and a wide variety of entertainment options.

Q2: Why are fire engines and ambulances present in a mela?
Ans: Fire engines and ambulances are present in a mela to ensure the safety of the visitors. They are there in case of emergencies like fire accidents or medical issues, so help can be provided quickly when needed.

 Activity 1 (Page 31)

Study the sketch and answer. 
1. Find and circle Rohit and Sneha’s house on the map.
Ans: Circled red on the map.

2. Find and circle Nita and Radha’s house on the map.
Ans: Circled blue on the map.

3. Whose house is closer to the parade ground?
Ans: Nita and Radha’s house is closer to the parade ground.

4. If you have to go from the police station to the parade ground, which places would you pass through?
Ans: If going from the police station to the parade ground, you would pass through the market and the school.

Draw (Page 31)

Q1: In the given space, sketch the route from home to school that you follow everyday 

Ans: [This question is to be attempted by the student themself. A sample picture is presented for reference.]

Let us reflect (Page 32)

A. Discuss in the class

Q1: How can we care for our elders?
Ans: We can care for our elders by spending time with them, helping them with their daily tasks, listening to their stories and needs, and ensuring they have a comfortable and safe living environment.

Q2: What kinds of vehicles do we see around us?
Ans: Around us, we see various vehicles like cars, buses, bicycles, motorcycles, auto-rickshaws, and trucks.

Q3: How can we ensure safety during travel?
Ans: We can ensure safety during travel by wearing seatbelts, following traffic rules, using helmets while riding bicycles or motorcycles, not distracting the driver, and ensuring the vehicle is in good condition.

B. Match the pictures with the words

Pick a suitable word from the list, match it with a picture, and write the word below the picture. One has been done for you. 

Ans: 

C. Draw in your notebook

Draw and label different vehicles that you see around your school and home.

Ans: [This question is to be attempted by the student themself. A sample picture is presented for reference.]

D. Role play: Organise a mock mela

• With the help of your teacher, organise a mock mela in your classroom. Discuss and plan the different roles, stalls, and games that are part of a mela. Use learning-teaching materials available locally, e.g., toys, puppets, play money, miniatures, and clay models to set up your stalls and role-play buyers and sellers.

Ans: [This requires organizing an event, so a description has been given about the roles and stalls instead.]

• Roles: Shopkeepers, customers, security personnel, medical attendants, volunteers
• Stalls: Toy stall, food stall, game stall, trinket stall, puppet show, magic show