NCERT Solutions for Class 3 evs english Chapter 2: Going to the Mela

What do you think was in the special bag that Nita and Radha’s family carried?
Answer:
I think the special bag that Nita and Radha’s family had water bottles, a towel, soap, a diary, a pen, glucose biscuits and antiseptic cream.

How do you prepare yourself for a trip?
Answer:
I wear comfortable clothes and shoes, pack a bag with what I need like my water bottle and listen to my parents instructions.

What transport do you take to travel within your city/ town/village?
Answer:
I take autorickshaw to travel within my city.

Why should safety measures be followed when travelling by bus, car or while riding a bicycle?
Answer:
We should always follow safety measures when travelling by bus, car or while riding a bicycle to avoid accidents because they can be painful and cause harm.

Describe briefly any trip that you have taken with your friends, neighbours or family.

Answer:
During my last summer break, I went to the zoo with my family and neighbours. We packed snacks and water and drove to the zoo. We saw many animals like lions, monkeys and elephants. We watched them play and learned about them. We rode the zoo train and saw a bird show. We ate ice cream and took photos with animals. We came back home tired but happy.

What is the purpose of the ‘Lost and Found’ booth?
Answer:
The purpose of the ‘Lost and Found’ booth is to help people find things they lost and to return lost things to their owners.

What is the role of the police dog?
Answer:
The role of a police dog is to help police officers keep people safe and find bad people or bad things like explosive.

Have you ever been to a mela? What are the things you liked most in the mela?
Answer:
Yes, I have been to a mela. I like swinging on different types of swings, and playing the balloon shooting game.

Talk to the elders in the family and find out how melas were different when they were young.
Why are fire engines and ambulances present in a mela?
Answer:
Fire engines and ambulances present in a mela for emergency response. In case of any accidents, injuries or fires, they can quickly respond and provide help.

Find and circle Rohit and Sneha’s house on the map.
Find and circle Nita and Radha’s house on the map.
Answer:

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

If you have to go from the police station to the parade ground, which places would you pass through?
Answer:
Post office.

Discuss in the Class

What kinds of vehicles do we see around us?
Answer:
We see many types of vehicles around us including Cars, Buses, Trucks, Motorcycles, Bicycles, Auto-rickshaws, Trains and Aeroplanes.

How can we ensure safety during travel?
Answer:
We can ensure safety during travel by following these ways:

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.

Draw in your Notebook

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

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.