Water Scarcity in a Rajasthan Village
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What does Madho's family face every summer in their village?

  • Lack of medical facilities
  • Water scarcity (correct)
  • Electricity outage
  • Food shortage
  • How do Madho's family members suffer while fetching water?

  • They collect rain water easily
  • They enjoy the walk on the sand
  • Their feet burn on the hot sand (correct)
  • They do not encounter any difficulties
  • What method do some people use to collect rainwater in the village?

  • Building tanks (tanka) (correct)
  • Ignoring the rainwater
  • Using underground wells
  • Importing water
  • How is a tanka built in the village?

    <p>A pit is dug in the courtyard and lined with concrete</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What purpose does the sieve serve in the tanka system?

    <p>To prevent dirt from entering the tanka</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is the roof of the house designed to facilitate rainwater collection?

    <p>Sloping to allow rainwater flow into a pipe</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the reasons for the scarcity of water mentioned in the text?

    <p>People wasting water</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what places do people adopt different methods to save and reuse water?

    <p>Places where there is a scarcity of water</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can children understand if they adopt certain measures and save water according to the text?

    <p>'Water is for all'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why do people reuse water according to the text?

    <p>Out of necessity and scarcity of water</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What understanding can be developed in children by discussing the reuse of water?

    <p>'Water is important and should be saved'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can students help in understanding the importance of saving water according to the text?

    <p>By adopting certain measures to save water</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary use of the water collected in the tanka?

    <p>For drinking</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who fetches water in Madho's house?

    <p>Madho himself</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why does Sonal fill her bucket drop by drop from the tap?

    <p>Due to water scarcity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main issue faced by all the people in Sonal's area regarding water supply?

    <p>Water supply is limited to half an hour a day</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What would happen if a tap leaks even drop by drop according to the text?

    <p>A large amount of water would be wasted</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does Sonal try to save water from the tap?

    <p>By filling her bucket whenever she gets a chance</p> Signup and view all the answers

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