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प्रश्न
Let us see the different ways in which people manage water today. See the picture give below and discuss.
Do you get water in your house in any of these ways? Put a tick (✓) on that. If you get water in some other way, write in your notebook.

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उत्तर
- We get water from the Jal Board. We have connected a motor with the supply line. This helps us in storing water in the rooftop tank.
- The slum area near my house gets water from a Jal Board tanker which comes once a day.
- In my grandfather’s village, there are some hand pumps which draw underground water.
- I have seen some ladies in the village bringing water from the nearby canal.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
How do you think the rainwater that falls on the roof will reach the underground tank? Draw the path.
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?
Talk to your grandmother or an elderly person. Find out, when they were of your age:
What kind of water arrangements were made for travellers - for example, piau, Mashak (leather bag), or any other? Now, what do people do about water when they travel?
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.
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 festival celebrated at this place?
In whose name is the bill? How much money do they have to pay for each month?

Do you have to pay for water? How much? Is the rate of water different in different colonies? Ask your elders.
Bring a water bill, look at it and tell –
This bill is from ______ date to ______ date.
Bring a water bill, look at it and tell -
What else can you see in the bill, like the money spent on repair, maintenance, etc.?
