NCERT Solutions for Class 3 EVS Chapter 02 Going to the Mela

Discuss

Question 1. What do you think was in the special bag that Nita and Radha’s family carried?
Answer: The family's special bag probably had basic things needed for the mela. This includes water bottles, dry snacks, some money, a first aid box, caps to block the sun, and a mat to sit on.
In simple words: The family's bag had water, snacks, money, and a first aid kit to keep them comfortable at the mela.

Exam Tip: When writing about trip preparations, mention simple and practical items like water, food, and safety kits to get full marks.

Question 2. How do you prepare yourself for a trip?
Answer: When getting ready for a trip, I make a list of things to pack. I pack comfortable clothes, toothbrush and soap, a few snacks, drinking water, and some simple first aid medicines. I also check my bag twice so I do not forget anything important.
In simple words: I prepare for a trip by packing my clothes, water, food, and emergency medicines in a bag.

Exam Tip: Write down your preparations in a step-by-step checklist to show good planning skills.

Discuss

Question 3. What transport do you take to travel within your city/town/village?
Answer: To travel around my town, I use a bicycle, a car, or the local bus. If the place is very close, I prefer to walk.
In simple words: I use a car, bus, or bicycle to go to different places in my town.

Exam Tip: List common modes of transport like buses, bicycles, and auto-rickshaws that are used for local travel.

Question 4. Why should safety measures be followed when travelling by bus, car or while riding a bicycle?
Answer: We must follow safety rules on the road to prevent accidents and keep everyone safe. Wearing helmets on a bicycle and seatbelts in a car helps protect us from getting hurt.
In simple words: Following safety rules like wearing helmets keeps us and others safe on the road.

Exam Tip: Mention safety tools like helmets and seatbelts to show you understand road safety rules.

Write

Question. Describe briefly any trip that you have taken with your friends, neighbours or family.
Answer: Last summer, my family and I went on a trip to a nearby hill station by car. On our way, we had a small picnic on the green grass and took many photos. When we arrived, we walked around the town and hiked up the hills. We had a wonderful time together.
In simple words: We went on a fun family trip to a hill station by car last summer and enjoyed a lovely picnic.

Exam Tip: When describing a personal trip, write about the destination, how you traveled, and one fun activity you did there.

Write

Question 1. What is the purpose of the ‘Lost and Found’ booth?
Answer: The 'Lost and Found' booth is a helpful desk at the mela. It helps people find their lost things or lost family members.
In simple words: This booth helps lost children find their parents and helps visitors get their lost items back.

Exam Tip: Explain that the 'Lost and Found' booth is a central help desk to make your answers clear and descriptive.

Question 2. What is the role of the police dog?
Answer: A police dog is trained to help police officers keep the mela safe. It can find missing people and help control large crowds.
In simple words: Trained police dogs protect us and help the police maintain security at crowded festivals.

Exam Tip: Mention that police dogs use their strong sense of smell to assist officers in crowd safety.

Question 3. Have you ever been to a mela? What are the things you liked most in the mela?
Answer: Yes, I have visited a mela before. I loved the big giant wheel, the colorful stalls, and the tasty sweets. I also enjoyed playing games to win small toys.
In simple words: I enjoy the giant wheel rides, toy stalls, and delicious food at the mela.

Exam Tip: Describe sensory experiences like the colorful stalls and delicious smells of food to write a lively answer.

Discuss (Sharing Experience)

Question. Imagine yourself in place of Nita, Radha, Sneha and Rohit. Share with the class the interesting things you would do in the mela.
Answer: If I were at the mela with my friends, I would first visit the toy shops to buy a colorful puppet. Then, we would ride the giant wheel to see the entire mela from high up. We would also watch the magic show and eat sweet kulfi and spicy chaat together.
In simple words: At the mela, we would buy puppets, ride the giant wheel, watch a magic show, and eat tasty kulfi together.

Exam Tip: Use words like "first", "then", and "finally" to organize your ideas when describing a fun day out.

Question. Discuss - Answer the following questions:
* 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:
* My grandparents told me that melas were much simpler when they were young. There were no electric rides. Instead, there were wooden swings pushed by hand. Most stalls sold handmade toys and local snacks, and everyone in the village knew each other.
* Fire engines and ambulances are kept at the mela for our safety. If there is a fire or if someone falls sick, these emergency vehicles can help immediately.
In simple words: Melas in the past were simpler and had hand-pushed wooden swings. Today, melas have ambulances and fire trucks standing by for crowd safety.

Exam Tip: Mention that melas in the past relied on hand-powered wooden swings instead of electric rides to show a good comparison.

Activity 1 (Reading a Sketch)

Question. Look at the map of the town and solve the following questions:
* Find and circle Rohit and Sneha's house on the map.
* Find and circle Nita and Radha's house on the map.
* Whose house is closer to the parade ground?
* If you have to go from the police station to the parade ground, which places would you pass through?
Answer:
* Sneha and Rohit's house is circled on the top right.
* Nita and Radha's house is circled in the middle-top.
* Nita and Radha's house is much closer to the parade ground compared to Rohit and Sneha's house.
* To walk from the police station to the parade ground, we would pass by the post office and the bank on our way.
In simple words: We can read the map to find houses and see that we pass the post office and bank to go from the police station to the parade ground.

Exam Tip: Practice tracing the path on the map with a pencil first to identify the landmarks in the correct order.

Question. Draw - In the given space, sketch the route from home to school that you follow everyday.
Answer: Students can draw a simple road map from their home to school, showing key landmarks like a park, a bakery, or a temple along the way.
In simple words: Sketch a simple path from your house to your school on paper, showing important shops or trees.

Exam Tip: Draw arrows along your sketched path to show the exact direction of travel clearly.

Let us reflect

Question. Discuss in the class:
1. How can we care for our elders?
2. What kinds of vehicles do we see around us?
3. How can we ensure safety during travel?
Answer:
1. We can look after our elders by spending happy time with them and listening to their stories. We can also help them with small chores and bring them their spectacles or medicine on time.
2. We see many types of vehicles on the road, such as cars, school buses, auto-rickshaws, motorcycles, bicycles, and scooters.
3. We can stay safe while traveling by wearing seatbelts in cars and helmets on bicycles. We must also keep our hands and heads inside moving vehicles and always use the zebra crossing to cross the road.
In simple words: We care for elders by helping them and spending time together. We see cars, buses, and bikes on the road, and we must wear helmets and seatbelts to stay safe.

Exam Tip: Mention safety habits like wearing helmets and using zebra crossings to show a strong understanding of road safety.

Question. 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.

Answer: The helpers and activities from the mela have been correctly matched with their names in the table above.
In simple words: We matched the pictures of helpers (like firefighters and police officers) and items (like bangles and puppets) to their correct names.

Exam Tip: Read all the occupation names first before matching them to their visual helpers to make fewer mistakes.

Question. C. Draw in your notebook - Draw and label different vehicles that you see around your school and home.
Answer: We see many vehicles around us, such as a colorful scooter, a motorcycle, a big yellow school bus, a bicycle, a travel van, a sports car, and a standard family car. Students can draw these vehicles in their art books.
In simple words: Draw different vehicles like cars, cycles, and school buses in your drawing book and label them.

Exam Tip: Focus on drawing the distinguishing shapes of vehicles, like the large rectangle for a bus or two wheels for a bicycle.

Question. D. Role play: Organise a mock mela - Discuss and plan the different roles, stalls, and games that are part of a mela. Use learning-teaching materials available locally to set up stalls.
Answer:
To organize a fun mock mela in your classroom, assign different roles to students:
* Key Roles:
- Organizers: Plan and manage the mela.
- Stall Owners: Set up and run the shops.
- Buyers: Use paper play-money to buy items.
- Entertainers: Put on a magic show or puppet performance.
- Helpers: Assist classmates and keep the area safe.
* Fun Stalls to Set Up:
- Toy Stall: Sell paper puppets and toys.
- Food Stall: Offer tasty healthy snacks like roasted nuts.
- Bangle & Craft Stall: Sell handmade clay jewelry and drawings.
- Game Stall: Organise games like Ring Toss and Lucky Draw.
In simple words: We can set up a fun pretend-mela in our classroom with toy stalls, games, and puppet shows using play money.

Exam Tip: Role-playing a mela is a great team activity to learn about handling money and sharing responsibilities.