Section – C
C.1. Fill in the blanks using the words given below.
Words: throw, taps, recycling, reusable, walk, litter, both, trees, water, rubbish, switch off, paper
TEN THINGS YOU CAN DO TO HELP PROTECT OUR ENVIRONMENT
(a) Walk or ride a bike instead of asking for a ride.
(b) Don’t litter, put your rubbish in the bins provided.
(c) Save newspapers for recycling.
(d) Use both sides of your writing and drawing paper.
(e) Be sure to turn off all water taps tightly.
(f) When you leave a room, be sure to switch off the lights.
(g) Don’t let the water run when you brush your teeth.
(h) Don’t throw rubbish down the toilet.
(i) Use reusable cups and plates instead of paper ones.
(j) Plant trees.
C.2. Discuss with your friend and find out what you can contribute to save the environment.
Discuss with your friend and note down ideas like:
- Use less plastic – carry your own cloth bag while shopping.
- Conserve electricity – turn off lights, fans, and appliances when not in use.
- Reduce water wastage – close taps, use buckets instead of showers.
- Plant more trees – join tree plantation drives in your school/locality.
- Use public transport – reduce pollution and fuel use.
- Avoid single-use items – use reusable bottles, lunch boxes, and cutlery.
- Spread awareness – educate others about eco-friendly habits.
- Recycle and reuse – creatively repurpose old materials and clothes.
You can then turn these points into a pledge, poster, or speech for school.
C.3 On the basis of your listening to the passage, fill in the blanks in the statements given below.
(a) The Ganga is both a goddess and a river.
(b) The ambience of the banks of the Ganga is rich because of continuous meditation by sages.
(c) The waters of the Ganga are believed to have the power to wash away all sin.
(d) In Indian mythology, King Bhagiratha obtained permission from the gods to bring the Ganga down to the earth.
(e) He wanted the Ganga to wash over the ashes of the sons of one of his ancestors, Sagar.
(f) Shiva absorbed the force of the Ganga’s mighty torrent.
(g) From the head of Shiva, the Ganga flowed down as seven rivers.
(h) The name of the Ganga appears twice in the Rig Veda.
(i) References to the Ganga can be found in the Valmiki Ramayana and the Brahmanda Purana.
(j) Poet Adi Shankara has composed beautiful verses in praise of the Ganga.
(k) It is a pity that today the Ganga is dying.
(l) If we do not save our water bodies, our future generations will not have a healthy, life-enhancing environment.
C.4. Get into groups of four. Discuss and note down any three causes of the pollution of water bodies and the threat faced by us because of that.
Causes of Pollution | Dangers Faced |
1. Discharge of untreated sewage into rivers | Contaminated drinking water causing diseases |
2. Industrial waste dumping | Harm to aquatic life and poisoning of food chains |
3. Plastic and garbage littering | Blockage, degradation of river ecosystem, visual filth |
C.5. You and your friends have formed a ‘Friends of the Earth’ club. You prepare a street play to convey the message that the clock is fast ticking away and that we must recognise the urgency with which we need to act.
Distribute roles. Enact your presentation in the class. Prepare a speech for the morning assembly on the topic – ‘Save your environment, Save yourself ’.
Speech Title: “Save Your Environment, Save Yourself”
Good Morning Respected Principal, Teachers and Dear Friends,
I am here to speak on an urgent issue—our environment is in danger, and so are we. Every tree we cut, every river we pollute, and every plastic bag we throw is a step towards a future we won’t want to live in. The River Ganga, once a lifeline and sacred, is dying due to our ignorance.
We must act now: stop using plastic, conserve water, and plant trees. Join hands, form clubs like our ‘Friends of the Earth’, spread awareness through plays and posters, and most importantly, change your habits.
Because when we save the environment, we are saving our health, our homes, and our future. Let’s not wait. The clock is ticking.
Thank you!
C.6. Project
Your school has developed a bio-diversity park with a nursery, botanical garden and space for vermicomposting.
As a member of the ‘Haritima Club’, responsible for the maintenance of the park, design an attractive pamphlet to be circulated amongst students. Include the features of the park and instructions to be followed for its preservation.
🌿 Welcome to Our Bio-Diversity Park 🌿
A Green Initiative by the Haritima Club
🏞️ Park Features:
- 🌱 Nursery: Explore rare and medicinal plants
- 🌺 Botanical Garden: Educational corner for flora lovers
- 🌿 Vermicomposting Unit: Learn eco-friendly waste disposal
- 🐞 Pollinator Garden: Attracts bees and butterflies
📝 Guidelines for Visitors:
- 🚯 Do not litter – use the bins provided
- 🌼 Do not pluck flowers or damage plants
- 🔇 Maintain silence – respect the serenity of nature
- 🚫 Plastics are strictly prohibited
- 📸 Take photos, leave only footprints
Let’s grow green together!
For guided tours, workshops, or volunteering, contact the Haritima Club coordinator.