NCERT Solutions for Class 3 Environmental Studies Chapter 13 - Making Pots

Question 1:

Why did the crow need a pot ?

Answer:

Crow needed a pot to fill water in it.

Question 2:

Who all helped the crow to make the pot ?

Answer:

Potter, clay pit and trowel of blacksmith helped the crow to make the pot.

Question 3:

What things did potter need ?

Answer:

The potter needed clay and potter wheel.

Question 4:

Are there utensils made of clay in your house ? Which are these ?

Answer:

Yes, flower pots and pitcher for storing drinking water.

Question 5:

If someone gives you clay, will you be able make some utensils from it ?

Answer:

yes I can make a bowl out of clay ball.

Question 6:

What will happen if you store water in these pots overnight ?

Answer:

The pots will absorb water and soil will become silky and moist.

Question 7:

We often keep water in a clay pot at home or in the school. Why do these pots do not get spoil by the water ?

Answer:

These clay pots meant for storing water have already been baked in a kiln.

Question 8:

Have you ever seen bricks or pots being baked in a kiln ?

Answer:

No.

Question 9:

Long, long ago, when people did not have any pots, what did those people do ?

Answer:

They used to use leaves and wooden sticks to make plates bowls and baskets.

Question 10:

Why would people have made pots ?

Answer:

People would have made pots to cook food and store them.

Question 11:

Imagine-one day all the pots disappear from the world. What will happen in your house ?

Answer:

Without pots, food will not be cooked or stored. Food will have to be served on leaves or papers. Drinking of tea or milk will become a problem.