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Chapter-20, , Drop by Drop, A. Choose the correct answers:, , a.Water comes from, , 1. Rain, 2.Melting of snow on mountains, 3.Both (V), , b.Which of the following needs water, 1.Only plants, 2. Only animals, 3.Both plants and animals (V), , c. Which of the following is used for cleaning water?, 1.Water purifier (V), 2.Water cooler, 3.Water dispenser, , d. We should save water because;, 1.Water is precious (V), 2.There is enough water for everyone, 3.Everyone talks about saving water, , e.Which of the following should be done to save water, 1.Use shower for bathing, 2.Keep the tap running while brushing
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3.Reuse the water used in various household activities (V), , B.State whether the following statements are true or false:, 1.We should use only as much water as required. (True), 2.Water is always clean. (False), 3.When we are thirsty, we should demand sufferings. (False), 4.We should spread the message of saving water. (True), 5.All living beings need water to live. (True), , C.Answer the following in questions:, , Q. From where do the people in Madho's village fetch water for drinking?, , Ans - The people in Madho's family fetch water for drinking from the nearby pond., , Q. Who fetches water in Madho's house?, , Ans- Madho’s sister and mother go to the pond to fetch water. Madho’s father goes to fetch, water in his camel-cart. Madho goes to fetch water from the tanka., Q . Water collected in the tanka is mostly used for drinking. Why?, Ans- The water in tanka is filtered and covered. So, the water collected in tanka is mostly used, for drinking., , Q. Have you seen water flowing unnecessarily in your home, school or any other place?Where?, , Ans-1. In home - while cleaning vessels, 2.At school - through a leaking tap