18 Questions
What does Madho's family face every summer in their village?
Water scarcity
How do Madho's family members suffer while fetching water?
Their feet burn on the hot sand
What method do some people use to collect rainwater in the village?
Building tanks (tanka)
How is a tanka built in the village?
A pit is dug in the courtyard and lined with concrete
What purpose does the sieve serve in the tanka system?
To prevent dirt from entering the tanka
How is the roof of the house designed to facilitate rainwater collection?
Sloping to allow rainwater flow into a pipe
What is one of the reasons for the scarcity of water mentioned in the text?
People wasting water
In what places do people adopt different methods to save and reuse water?
Places where there is a scarcity of water
What can children understand if they adopt certain measures and save water according to the text?
'Water is for all'
Why do people reuse water according to the text?
Out of necessity and scarcity of water
What understanding can be developed in children by discussing the reuse of water?
'Water is important and should be saved'
How can students help in understanding the importance of saving water according to the text?
By adopting certain measures to save water
What is the primary use of the water collected in the tanka?
For drinking
Who fetches water in Madho's house?
Madho himself
Why does Sonal fill her bucket drop by drop from the tap?
Due to water scarcity
What is the main issue faced by all the people in Sonal's area regarding water supply?
Water supply is limited to half an hour a day
What would happen if a tap leaks even drop by drop according to the text?
A large amount of water would be wasted
How does Sonal try to save water from the tap?
By filling her bucket whenever she gets a chance
Join Madho on his journey through the village of Bajju in Rajasthan, where water scarcity is a constant struggle. Learn about the challenges faced by Madho and his family as they deal with the harsh realities of no rain and dried-up ponds.
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