CBSE Class 3 EVS — NCERT Solutions

Given: The chapter describes Bela's family.

Bela's family members are:

1. Dadaji (Grandfather)
2. Dadiji (Grandmother)
3. Mother (Maa)
4. Father (Papa)
5. Banku Bhaiya (Elder brother)
6. Bela herself
7. Shiru (their pet dog, who is also considered a family member)

Note: Kusum Mausi and Munni are close family friends who are like relatives.

Given: This is a personal experience question.

Sample Answer:
When it rains, my family and I enjoy many activities together:

• We sit near the window and watch the rain.
• My mother makes hot pakoras (fritters) and tea for everyone.
• We play indoor games like ludo or carrom.
• Sometimes we sing rain songs together.
• My grandparents tell us stories about the rainy season.

(Students should write about their own family's experience.)

This is a discussion-based question. Sample Answer: To travel within my city/town/village, I use different modes of transport depending on the distance. For short distances, I walk or ride a bicycle. For longer distances within the city, my family uses a bus, auto-rickshaw, or car. In some villages, people also use bullock carts or cycle-rickshaws.

This is a personal writing activity. Sample Answer: Last summer, I went to my grandmother's village with my family. We travelled by train. The journey was very exciting. I saw green fields, rivers, and hills from the window. At the village, we played in the open fields, ate fresh fruits from the garden, and listened to stories told by my grandmother at night. It was one of the best trips I have ever taken.

Note: The actual signboard images are not visible in the OCR text, so a general guide is provided below based on common road signboards taught at Class 3 level.

Common matches (illustrative):

• Stop sign → You must stop here.
• School Ahead sign → A school is nearby; drive slowly.
• No Entry sign → You cannot enter from this side.
• Pedestrian Crossing sign → People cross the road here.
• Speed Limit sign → You must not drive faster than the number shown.

Students should look at the actual signboard pictures in their textbook and draw a line from each picture in Column A to its correct meaning in Column B.

Students are expected to draw and label three road signboards from their own observation. Below are three good examples:

1. Railway Crossing Sign – A sign showing a train engine. It means: A railway track crosses the road ahead; slow down and look both ways.

2. Hospital / First Aid Sign – A sign with a red cross or 'H'. It means: A hospital is nearby.

3. One Way Sign – An arrow pointing in one direction. It means: Traffic can move only in the direction shown by the arrow.

Students should draw neat pictures of these signs, colour them correctly, and write the label (name) below each drawing.

Given: We need to recall herbs we have seen in our surroundings.

Herbs are small plants with soft, green stems. They are usually short and do not have woody stems.

Some herbs I have seen and where I have seen them:

1. Tulsi (Holy Basil) — seen in the courtyard/garden at home. It is kept in a pot and worshipped in many Indian homes.
2. Mint (Pudina) — seen in the kitchen garden at home and in the market.
3. Coriander (Dhaniya) — seen growing in small pots in the kitchen and in vegetable markets.
4. Curry Leaves plant — seen in the backyard of our home.
5. Aloe Vera — seen in pots on the terrace and in parks.

(Note: Students may write the names of herbs they have personally seen. Answers will vary.)

Given: Students are asked to recall personal observations of birds and insects shown in the textbook illustration.

Sample Answer:
I have seen a butterfly, a sparrow, and an ant from the animals shown on page 63.

• Butterfly – I saw a butterfly in my garden sitting on a flower. It was about as big as my palm (I can show its size by spreading my fingers slightly).
• Sparrow – I saw a sparrow sitting on a window ledge. It was about as big as my fist.
• Ant – I saw ants in a line near a tree. They were very tiny — smaller than my fingernail.

(Note: Students should describe their own real observations and use hand gestures to show size in class.)

Given: A general discussion question about animals/plants living at home.

Sample Answer:
Yes, in my house we have a dog, a few potted plants, and sometimes sparrows come and sit on our windowsill. We take care of our dog by giving it food, water, and a warm place to sleep. We water our plants every day. We also keep a small bowl of water outside for the sparrows.

The answer is Rain. Rain falls down from the clouds to the earth but never goes back up in the form of rain. (Water does go back up as water vapour/evaporation, but rain itself only comes down.)

This is a creative activity. Students should draw pictures of their favourite homemade food dishes in their notebooks and write the name below each drawing. For example, a student might draw: 1. Dal-Chawal (Rice and Lentils) 2. Aloo Paratha 3. Idli-Sambar. Note: Drawings will vary from student to student. There is no single correct answer.

Given: A self-reflection question about personal hygiene.

Answer: Yes, I brushed my teeth today. Brushing teeth every morning (and before bed) removes food particles and germs, keeps our teeth strong, and prevents bad breath. It is an important daily hygiene habit.

Given: Khushi drew a picture of her bright classroom with sunlight shining through the windows.

Answer (sample names of things typically seen in a classroom):

• Window (with glass panes)
• Door (with hinges and latch)
• Table
• Chair
• Blackboard / Chalkboard
• Light bulb
• Electric switch
• Mat / Floor

(Note: Students should label the objects they can identify in the picture provided in their textbook.)

Given: A picture showing children and a teacher in a park.

Answer: The children and the teacher are cleaning the park. They are picking up litter and waste from the ground to make the park clean and beautiful.