RBSE Class 3 EVS Chapter 6 Question Answer Stay Alert, Stay Safe

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RBSE Class 3 EVS Chapter 6 Stay Alert, Stay Safe Question Answer

Stay Alert, Stay Safe Class 3 Questions and Answers

Stay Alert, Stay Safe Class 3 Question Answer – InText

Page No. 41-42
Now think and discuss-

Question 1.
How does fire start in the trash?
Answer:
Fire in the trash may occur both naturally and artificially. People may burn trash and it may lead huge fire. Naturally, trash can catch fire due to burning of flammable substances, sparks, heat or methane gas present in the garbage.

Question 2.
If you were in Veeru’s place, what would you do?
Answer:
If I were in Veeru’s place, first of all I would have called the fire brigade. I would have called people for help by shouting ‘firefire’. I would have brought water from nearby places to pour it on the fire. I would have tried my best to save the nests of birds.

Page No. 42-43
Find the solutions-

Question 1.
Where does garbage tend to gather in your neighbourhood or school?
Answer:
Garbage is collected in a dustbin, kept at a fixed place in our neighbourhood or school.

Question 2.
Is there a risk of fire there? If yes, what can be done to prevent it?
Answer:
Although, there is no risk of fire in our colony or school because we keep regular waste and inflammable waste separately. We keep dustbins away from the electric poles. Still, we can create awareness about fire safety. We should not burn fire near the garbage. We should not burn garbage in open. We should not throw trash here and there.

Question 3.
What is the first thing to do if a gas fire breaks out?
Answer:
First of all turn off the gas regulator and ventilate the room immediately. If the fire is on the gas pipe or stove, then turning off the regulator will extinguish the fire. If the fire is on the cylinder, then wrap a wet cloth or blanket on the cylinder or use a fire extinguisher.

RBSE Class 3 EVS Chapter 6 Question Answer – Practice Work

Answer the following-

Question 1.
What should Veeru have done upon seeing the fire in the trash?
Answer:
Veeru should have tried to extinguish the fire after seeing the trash such as throwig water on fire, calling fire brigade and other people for help, protecting various birds and their nests while keeping himself safe.

Question 2.
What harm can come from burning trash?
Answer:
Smoke comes out from burning trash, which can cause difficulty in breathing. It is harmful to our lungs. If the fire spreads, it can also harm trees, plants, animals, and homes.

Question 3.
What is the emergency number for the fire service?
Answer:
101

Question 4.
Which items catch fire quickly?
Answer:
Items like dry leaves and papers catch fire quickly.

Fill in the blanks-

1. Upon a fire, we should immediately call _____.
Answer: fire brigade

2. We should not use ______ while walking on the road.
Answer: mobile

3. To avoid smoke, we should cover our faces with a ______.
Answer: cloth

4. The emergency number for the fire service is ______.
Answer: 101

Put a right (✓) or wrong (×) mark on the statements below-

1. We should put out the fire ourselves when it starts.
Answer: ✓

2. Burning trash is harmful to the environment.
Answer: ✓

3. There is no harm in burning plastic.
Answer: ×

4. Adding ghee or oil to a fire intensifies it.
Answer: ✓

Match the following-

Answer:

Give short answers-

Question 1.
What should Veeru have done after seeing the fire?
Answer:
After seeing the fire, Veeru should have first tried to extinguish it; such as-calling on emergency number for fire service, calling people for help etc.

Question 2.
What are the disadvantages of burning garbage?
Answer:
Burning garbage causes environmental pollution and health related problems.

Question 3.
What should we do and what should we not do when there is a fire?
Answer:
In the case of fire, first of all we should call fire service and people for help. Without any safety, we should not try to extinguish the fire.

Question 4.
What will you do if someone is burning garbage?
Answer:
If someone is burning garbage, I will stop him/her. We will make him/her aware of the harm caused to the environment and health by burning garbage.

Give detailed answers-

Question 1.
What danger can electric wires pose?
Answer:
Exposed or damaged electric wires can cause electric shock, especially if they are wet or in contact with water.
Apart from this, there is also a risk of short circuit or fire from electric wires, especially when the wires are damaged or placed incorrectly.

Question 2.
What safety-related things should be kept in mind?
Answer:
Safety-related things should be kept in mind are-

• We should avoid to move out of the house at night towards deserted places.
• We should take care of our belongings at public places.
• We should not share informations with strangers.
• Always use zebra crossing while crossing the roads.
• Always wear a helmet while driving a twowheeler and a seat belt while driving a fourwheeler.
• Keep checking the safety of cylinders, electric items and other devices at home.

Question 3.
What would you have done if you were in the place of Jay and Veeru?
Answer:
If I were in Veeru’s place, I would have tried to save the nests of birds and small houses located nearby. I would call to Jay and other people for help.
If I were in Jay’s place, I would never have asked Veeru to run away from there, instead I would have reached there to help him to extinguish the fire.

Stay Alert, Stay Safe Question Answer

Multiple Choice Questions

Question 1.
Where did Jay and Veeru stop while going to school?
(a) Near the peepal tree
(b) Near the banyan tree
(c) Near the hospital
(d) Near the temple
Answer:
(b) Near the banyan tree

Question 2.
Where did Jay and Veeru see fire?
(a) In the tree
(b) In gas cylinder
(c) In electric wires
(d) In the garbage
Answer:
(d) In the garbage

Question 3.
What did Veeru ask Jay?
(a) “Why did we stop here?”
(b) “How to extinguish this fire?”
(c) “What should I do?”
(d) “Where is the bird?”
Answer:
(c) “What should I do?”

Question 4.
Which of the following gives off dangerous smoke while burning?
(a) Incense stick
(b) Candle
(c) Clothes
(d) Plastic
Answer:
(d) Plastic

Question 5.
Which among the following items catches fire quickly?
(a) Dry leaves
(b) Paper
(c) Both (a) and (b)
(d) None of the above
Answer:
(c) Both (a) and (b)

Question 6.
Where was a boy climbing to take a kite?
(a) On an electric pole
(b) On the tree
(c) On the roof of house
(d) None of the above
Answer:
(c) On the roof of house

Fill in the blanks-

1. ______ comes out from burning trash, which can cause difficulty in ______
Answer: Smoke, breathing

2. When plastic is burned, it gives off dangerous smoke that harms the ______
Answer: Environment

3. Smoke is harmful to our ______
Answer: lungs

4. ______ and ______ should be destroyed safely.
Answer: Dry leaves, paper

State the following statements as True/False-

1. We should throw trash in the dustbin kept at a fixed place.
Answer: True

2. Jay asked to Veeru, “Go and extinguish the fire.”
Answer: False

3. Children should not eat food given by strangers.
Answer: True

4. We must keep fire extinguishers in homes and offices.
Answer: True

Match the following correctly

Section ‘A’	Section ‘B’
1. Dry leaves	(a) gives off dangerous smoke
2. Smoke	(b) catch fire easily
3. Plastic	(c) Kite
4. Electric pole	(d) difficulty in breathing

Answer:

Section ‘A’	Section ‘B’
1. Dry leaves	(b) catch fire easily
2. Smoke	(d) difficulty in breathing
3. Plastic	(a) gives off dangerous smoke
4. Electric pole	(c) Kite

Very Short Answer Type Questions-

Question 1.
Whom did Veeru say was necessary to save from the fire?
Answer:
Bird’s nest and house.

Question 2.
Smoke is harmful-
Answer:
For the lungs.

Question 3.
Why should we follow safety rules?
Answer:
To prevent accidents.

Question 4.
Why was the boy climbing the electric pole?
Answer:
To get the stucked kite.

Question 5.
Who told Jay and Veeru to call for help from the power station?
Answer:
Uncle who was passing by.

Question 6.
Whom did Jay call to bring the boy down from the pole?
Answer:
Watchman of the power station.

Short Answer Type Questions-

Question 1.
What precautions should be taken while walking on the road?
Answer:
While walking on the road one should always walk on the left side, follow traffic rules, use zebra crossing to cross the road. We should not use mobile phones while walking on the road.

Question 2.
What precautions should we take to avoid electric shock?
Answer:
Do not touch electrical switches, wires or equipment with wet hands. Any electrical work should be done wearing slippers, and they should be kept away from contact with water and electrical wires and equipment should be check regularly.

Long Answer/ Essay Type Questions

Question 1.
How is burning trash and plastic harmful to our health and environment? Explain.
Answer:
Burning garbage and plastic is extremely harmful for our health and environment because when garbage is burnt, smoke is emitted that causes difficulty in breathing and harmful to our lungs. Besides, if fire spreads, it can harm trees, animals and houses. Similarly when plastic is burnt, it give off dangerous smoke that harms the environment.