Going to the Mela — NCERT Solutions

This question is based on the map/sketch in the textbook. Since the map image is not visible here, the general approach is:

1. Look at the map carefully.
2. Find the parade ground on the map.
3. Compare the distance of Rohit and Sneha's house and Nita and Radha's house from the parade ground.
4. The house that is nearer (shorter distance/fewer roads to cross) to the parade ground is the answer.

Sample Answer (based on typical textbook maps): Rohit and Sneha's house is closer to the parade ground. (Students must verify this using their own textbook map.)

This question is based on the map/sketch in the textbook. Since the map image is not visible here, the general approach is:

1. Locate the police station on the map.
2. Locate the parade ground on the map.
3. Trace the route from the police station to the parade ground.
4. Note all the landmarks, roads, or places that come along the way.

Sample Answer: Starting from the police station, you would pass through the main road, then cross the market area, and finally reach the parade ground. (Students must trace the exact route on their own textbook map and name the places shown.)

This is a drawing/creative activity. Steps to complete this activity:

1. Think about the route you take from your home to your school every day.
2. Note the important landmarks you pass — such as a park, temple, market, crossroad, or bus stop.
3. Draw a simple sketch (map) showing your home at one end and your school at the other end.
4. Draw the roads/paths connecting them.
5. Mark and label the important landmarks along the route.
6. Use arrows to show the direction of travel.

This is a personal activity and each student's answer will be different based on where they live.

We can care for our elders in the following ways:

1. Help them with daily tasks such as carrying heavy bags or climbing stairs.
2. Spend time with them, listen to their stories, and talk to them so they do not feel lonely.
3. Offer them a seat in buses, trains, or crowded places.
4. Make sure they take their medicines on time.
5. Speak to them politely and with respect.
6. Help them use mobile phones or other technology if they need assistance.
7. Take care of them when they are sick.

We see many kinds of vehicles around us. They can be grouped as follows:

1. Road vehicles: Cars, buses, trucks, auto-rickshaws, motorcycles, bicycles, scooters, and bullock carts.
2. Rail vehicles: Trains and metro trains.
3. Water vehicles: Boats, ships, and ferries.
4. Air vehicles: Aeroplanes and helicopters.

In our daily life near school and home, we mostly see cars, buses, bicycles, auto-rickshaws, and motorcycles on the roads.

We can ensure safety during travel by following these rules:

1. Always wear a seatbelt while travelling in a car.
2. Wear a helmet while riding a bicycle or motorcycle.
3. Cross the road only at the zebra crossing and when the signal is green for pedestrians.
4. Do not lean out of windows of buses or trains.
5. Hold the handrail while climbing on or off a bus.
6. Do not run on platforms or near roads.
7. Stay with a known adult and do not talk to strangers.
8. Follow all traffic rules and signals.
9. Keep emergency contact numbers handy.

This is a matching activity based on pictures in the textbook. Since the images are not fully visible, the matching is based on the description of each word:

1. Volunteer — A person who helps others willingly without being paid; often seen helping at events, guiding people, or assisting at the 'Lost and Found' booth at a mela.
2. Firefighter — A person dressed in protective gear who fights fires using a hose or fire extinguisher.
3. Halwai/Confectioner — A person who makes and sells sweets and snacks such as jalebi, ladoo, and barfi.
4. Puppeteer — A person who performs a puppet show by controlling puppets with strings or hands.
5. Bangle seller — A person who sells colourful bangles, usually displayed on a rack or stand.
6. Mehndi artist — A person who applies mehndi (henna) designs on hands and feet.

Students should match each picture in their textbook with the correct word from the list and write the word below the picture.

This is a drawing activity. Steps to complete:

1. Think of all the vehicles you see near your school and home every day.
2. Draw each vehicle clearly in your notebook.
3. Label each vehicle with its name.

Sample vehicles to draw and label:

• Car
• Bus
• Bicycle
• Auto-rickshaw
• Motorcycle/Scooter
• Truck
• Ambulance
• School van

Each student's answer may vary based on what they observe in their neighbourhood.

This is a classroom activity. Here is a plan to organise a mock mela:

Step 1 — Plan the roles:

• Halwai (sweet seller)
• Bangle seller
• Toy seller
• Puppeteer
• Mehndi artist
• Volunteer (to help and guide)
• Police officer (for safety)
• Buyer/visitor

Step 2 — Set up stalls:

• Sweet stall: Use clay models or drawings of sweets.
• Toy stall: Bring small toys or miniatures from home.
• Bangle stall: Use paper bangles or real bangles.
• Mehndi stall: Use mehndi cones or draw designs on paper hands.
• Game stall: Set up simple games like ring toss using locally available materials.

Step 3 — Use play money:

• Make paper coins and notes to use as play money for buying and selling.

Step 4 — Perform:

• Students playing the puppeteer can put on a short puppet show.
• Students can role-play as buyers and sellers, practising polite conversation.

Step 5 — Reflect:

• After the activity, discuss what you learned about the different jobs people do at a mela and how everyone works together to make it a success.