Question 1:
Collect some bricks. Lay them on the ground in a line as shown in the picture. Try walking on them.Was it easy ?
Answer:
No.
Question 2:
Do you think it would be easier to walk on this bridge barefoot or with shoes or slippers ? Why ?
Answer:
It will be easier to walk on the bridge bare foot as toes give a better grip than shoes or slippers.
Question 3:
Look around you—Where all do you see use of pulleys ? List them.
Answer:
(i) In wells, (ii) In cranes, (iii) while hoisting flags.
Question 4:
How is this bridge different from a bamboo bridge ?
Answer:
It is more stable, pucca and broad.
Question 5:
How many people do you think can cross the bridge at one time ?
Answer:
More than twenty.You have seen how children use different kinds of bridges, to cross rivers and other uneven areas to reach school.
Question 6:
If you had a chance, which bridge would uou like to use ? Why ?
Answer:
I would like to use cement bridge as it is easier to walk on it and it is safe, too.
Question 7:
Do you have to cross any bridge on the way to your school ? If yes, what is the bridge like ? Draw its picture.
Answer:
Yes, I have to cross a bridge on the way to my school. It is neither too old nor a new one, but it is strong enough. Make the figure yourself.
Question 8:
Is there any bridge near your house ?
Answer:
Yes
Question 9:
Where is the bridge-over water, over a road, between two mountains or some where else ?
Answer:
It is made over water (a river).
Question 10:
Who all use the bridge ? Is it used by people on foot and also by vehicles and animals ?
Answer:
Bridge is used by all, people on foot and also by vehicles and animals.
Question 11:
Does the bridge seem to be old or is it new ?
Answer:
It is new.
Question 12:
Imagine what difficulties there would be, if the bridge was not there ?
Answer:
If there would not have been a bridge there, it would have created problems for people to cross the river. They would have to use the boat and there would have been danger of drowning in the river.
Question 13:
Have you seen any other kind of boats ?
Answer:
Yes
Question 14:
Can you think of other ways by which we can travel on water ?
Answer:
Raft, shikara, steamers, tubes etc.
Question 15:
Have you ever sat in a camel- cart or horse carriage (tonga) ? Where ? Did you climb on it yourself, or did someone help you ?
Answer:
Yes, in a horse carriage in our neighbouring area. The driver of the tonga helped me to climb it.
Question 16:
How did you feel riding in the cart ? Also share your experience in the class also.
Answer:
I was very much excited as it gave me a feeling of rolling one way or other.
Question 17:
Do you have bullock-carts where you live ?
Answer:
Yes.
Question 18:
Does it have a roof ?
Answer:
No.
Question 19:
What kind of wheels do they have ?
Answer:
Wooden.
Question 20:
Can you ride a bicycle ? If yes, who taught you to ride ?
Answer:
Yes, a friend taught me to ride.
Question 21:
How many children come on bicycles to your school ?
Answer:
About fifty.
Question 22:
Do you have such vehicles in your area ?
Answer:
Yes.
Question 23:
What do you call them in your area ?
Answer:
Jugad.
Question 24:
Would you like to ride in something like this ? Why ?
Answer:
Yes, to have fun.
Question 25:
Can you tell why it is called jugad ?
Answer:
Because it is being made of different parts of different vehicles.
Question 26:
Can you think of a place where none of these vehicles can reach ?
Answer:
Mountaineous regions.
Question 27:
Have you ever been in a thick jungle or any such place ?
Answer:
Yes, I have been in a thick jungle once. I was on a trip with my family.
Question 28:
Have you ever seen so much snow ? Where ? In films or somewhere else ?
Answer:
I have seen snow in films.
Question 29:
Do you think that such places have snow all the time ? Why ?
Answer:
Yes, these places have snow all the time because they are at great height from the surface of earth and are very cold.
Question 30:
Do you face difficulties on the way to your school ?
Answer:
No.
Question 31:
Which is the best month in which you like to go to school ? Why ?
Answer:
In the month of October which is neither too hot nor too cold.
Question 32:
Do you also have punishment in your school ? What kind ?
Answer:
Yes, I am punished by way of fine in my school.
Question 33:
Do you think that punishment should not be there in schools ?
Answer:
I think there should be little punishment to teach a lesson to bad students.
Question 34:
If you come across any such incident, whom will you inform ?
Answer:
To the headmaster.
Question 35:
How will you make a complaint ?
Answer:
By writing an application to the headmaster.