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NCERT · Class 5 · EVS

Chapter 8: A Treat for Mosquitoes

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Mosquito check

6 questions
Q1Written answer

Divide your class into two or three groups. Each group will go around to check one area in the school or around it. It must carefully note if water has collected anywhere and mark ✓ where it finds stagnant water.

NCERT Answers for Class 5 EVS Chapter 8 – A Treat for Mosquitoes- image - 4Pot
NCERT Answers for Class 5 EVS Chapter 8 – A Treat for Mosquitoes- image - 4Cooler
NCERT Answers for Class 5 EVS Chapter 8 – A Treat for Mosquitoes- image - 5Tank
NCERT Answers for Class 5 EVS Chapter 8 – A Treat for Mosquitoes- image - 6any open space in the school ground
NCERT Answers for Class 5 EVS Chapter 8 – A Treat for Mosquitoes- image - 7Gutter
NCERT Answers for Class 5 EVS Chapter 8 – A Treat for Mosquitoes- image - 8any other place_________.

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Pot
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Cooler
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Tank
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Any open space in the school ground
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Gutter
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Any other place
NCERT Answers for Class 5 EVS Chapter 8 – A Treat for Mosquitoes- image - 14– Drainage

Q2Written answer

Since how many days has water collected there?

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Answer: The water has been collected there for almost a week.

Q3Written answer

Who is responsible for keeping these places clean?

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Answer: At home, we are responsible for keeping the house clean. At school, the school authorities are responsible for maintaining the premises clean. Outside the premises, it’s the municipality’s responsibility to keep it clean.

Q4Written answer

Who is supposed to get the gutters and drains repaired?

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Answer: The government municipality authority is supposed to get the gutters and drains repaired.

Q5Written answer

Can any larvae be seen in the collected water?

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Answer: Yes, in the collected water, there could be larvae.

Q6Written answer

Has it caused any problems in the area? 

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Answer: Yes, the area being dirty makes it easy for the mosquitoes to breed. Hence, these mosquitoes have created a mess in the area overall.