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प्रश्न
Bring a water bill, look at it and tell -
How much money is to be paid for this bill?
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उत्तर
Rs.350.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Look at the area around your school. Are there any fields, farms, pucca roads, drains, etc? Is the area sloping, rocky, or flat? Think, what will happen here when it rains? Where will the rain water go – into the drains, pipes, or pits? Is some water also getting soaked into the soil?
Is there a lake, well or stepwell near your house or school? Visit it and find out more about it.
How old is it? Who got it built?
Have you ever faced a shortage of water in your area? If yes, then what was the reason for it?
Talk to your grandmother or any elderly person. Find out, when they were of your age:
From where did they get water for the house? Has there been a change now?
Is there a lake, well or stepwell near your house or school? Visit it and find out more about it.
What kinds of buildings are around it?
Is there a lake, well or stepwell near your house or school? Visit it and find out more about it.
Is the water clean? Is it cleaned regularly?
Is there a lake, well or stepwell near your house or school? Visit it and find out more about it.
Who all use the water?
Is there a lake, well or stepwell near your house or school? Visit it and find out more about it.
Is there any water today, or is it dry?
There are two old wells in the area where Punita lives. Her grandmother says that about fifteen-twenty years ago there was water in these wells. The wells could have dried up because:
- Water is being pumped up from under the ground, with the help of electric motors.
- The lakes in which rainwater used to collect are no longer there.
- The soil around trees and parks is now covered with cement.
- Is there some other reason for this? Explain.
Do you get a water bill at home? Find out from where it is sent?
