NCERT Class 1 Environmental Studies • Foundational EVS (NEP 2020)

Chapter 10: Keeping Safe & Good Manners

Q: What do the three colours of traffic lights tell drivers and pedestrians?(a) Red Light → _______(b) Yellow Light → _______(c) Green Light &r

Model Answer:(a) RED: STOP immediately.(b) YELLOW: WAIT / GET READY.(c) GREEN: GO ahead safely.

Q: Where should pedestrians always cross a busy road? What are the safety steps?

Model Answer:We should always cross at the Zebra Crossing.Steps: Look to your right, look to your left, look to your right again, and cross only when the road is clear.

Q: Name three things at home that children should NOT touch or play with.

Model Answer:1. Sharp objects: Knives, scissors, blades, and needles.2. Electricity: Wet hands on electric switches, open sockets, and live wires.3. Fire: Matchboxes, gas stoves, and burning candle flames.

Q: Write two important safety rules to follow while traveling in a school bus.

Model Answer:1. Never put your head, hand, or arm out of a moving bus window.2. Always board or alight the bus in a calm queue only when the bus has stopped completely.

Q: What should you do while waiting for your turn on the slide or swing?

Model Answer:We must wait patiently for our turn in a queue and never push or shove others.

Q: Name the four golden magic words of politeness and when to use them.

Model Answer:1. 'Please': When requesting something.2. 'Thank You': When receiving help or a gift.3. 'Sorry': When we make a mistake or hurt someone by accident.4. 'Excuse Me': When getting someone's attention or sneezing.

Q: Fill in the blanks:(a) Always walk on the _______ (footpath / middle of the road).(b) Never take toffees or gifts from a _______ (stranger / parent).(

Model Answer:(a) footpath(b) stranger(c) smile

Q: State True or False:(a) Running across a busy road while playing with a ball is very safe.(b) It is good manners to say 'Good Morning' to teachers and

Model Answer:(a) False. It causes dangerous road accidents.(b) True. Wishing elders shows respect and politeness.

Q: What is a First Aid box? Name two items kept in a school first-aid kit.

Model Answer:A first-aid box provides immediate medical care before a doctor arrives.Items kept: Antiseptic lotion (Dettol/Savlon), band-aids, cotton gauze, and bandage.

Q: Why must young children always swim with a rubber float tube and in adult presence?

Model Answer:To prevent accidental drowning and stay afloat safely in deep water.

Home Safety, Road Rules, Zebra Crossing & Polite Magic Words | CBSE Session 2026–27

Core Pedagogical Competencies & Concepts

Core Theme of 'Keeping Safe & Good Manners': Understanding natural and bodily phenomena.
Developing keen observational skills, scientific inquiry, and environmental empathy.
Practical health, hygiene, and ecological awareness aligned with NEP 2020.

All Textbook Exercises & In-Text Tasks (16 Questions)

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Q1 Safety on Road • Traffic Lights

What do the three colours of traffic lights tell drivers and pedestrians?
(a) Red Light → _______
(b) Yellow Light → _______
(c) Green Light → _______

[3 Marks]

✅ Step-by-Step Solution & Working

Model Answer:
(a) RED: STOP immediately.
(b) YELLOW: WAIT / GET READY.
(c) GREEN: GO ahead safely.

CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme

Red = Stop 1 M

Yellow = Wait 1 M

Green = Go 1 M

Q2 Crossing the Road • Zebra Crossing

Where should pedestrians always cross a busy road? What are the safety steps?

[2 Marks]

✅ Step-by-Step Solution & Working

Model Answer:
We should always cross at the Zebra Crossing.
Steps: Look to your right, look to your left, look to your right again, and cross only when the road is clear.

CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme

Zebra crossing 1 M

Look right, left, right 1 M

Q3 Safety at Home • Dangerous Objects

Name three things at home that children should NOT touch or play with.

[3 Marks]

✅ Step-by-Step Solution & Working

Model Answer:
1. Sharp objects: Knives, scissors, blades, and needles.
2. Electricity: Wet hands on electric switches, open sockets, and live wires.
3. Fire: Matchboxes, gas stoves, and burning candle flames.

CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme

Sharp objects 1 M

Electrical sockets/switches 1 M

Fire/matches/stove 1 M

Q4 Safety in the Bus • Commuting Rules

Write two important safety rules to follow while traveling in a school bus.

[2 Marks]

✅ Step-by-Step Solution & Working

Model Answer:
1. Never put your head, hand, or arm out of a moving bus window.
2. Always board or alight the bus in a calm queue only when the bus has stopped completely.

CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme

Never put body parts out of window 1 M

Stand in queue / wait for complete stop 1 M

Q5 Safety on the Playground • Play Fair

What should you do while waiting for your turn on the slide or swing?

[1 Marks]

✅ Step-by-Step Solution & Working

Model Answer:
We must wait patiently for our turn in a queue and never push or shove others.

CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme

Wait in turn, never push 1 M

Q6 Good Manners • Magic Words

Name the four golden magic words of politeness and when to use them.

[2 Marks]

✅ Step-by-Step Solution & Working

Model Answer:
1. 'Please': When requesting something.
2. 'Thank You': When receiving help or a gift.
3. 'Sorry': When we make a mistake or hurt someone by accident.
4. 'Excuse Me': When getting someone's attention or sneezing.

CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme

Four magic words explained 2 M

Q7 Fill in the Blanks • Safety & Manners

Fill in the blanks:
(a) Always walk on the _______ (footpath / middle of the road).
(b) Never take toffees or gifts from a _______ (stranger / parent).
(c) Greet elders with a pleasant _______ (smile / frown).

[3 Marks]

✅ Step-by-Step Solution & Working

Model Answer:
(a) footpath
(b) stranger
(c) smile

CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme

footpath 1 M

stranger 1 M

smile 1 M

Q8 True or False • Safety Knowledge

State True or False:
(a) Running across a busy road while playing with a ball is very safe.
(b) It is good manners to say 'Good Morning' to teachers and elders.

[2 Marks]

✅ Step-by-Step Solution & Working

Model Answer:
(a) False. It causes dangerous road accidents.
(b) True. Wishing elders shows respect and politeness.

CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme

(a) False 1 M

(b) True 1 M

Q9 First Aid • Minor Cuts

What is a First Aid box? Name two items kept in a school first-aid kit.

[2 Marks]

✅ Step-by-Step Solution & Working

Model Answer:
A first-aid box provides immediate medical care before a doctor arrives.
Items kept: Antiseptic lotion (Dettol/Savlon), band-aids, cotton gauze, and bandage.

CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme

First aid definition 1 M

Two items named 1 M

Q10 Swimming Safety • Water Caution

Why must young children always swim with a rubber float tube and in adult presence?

[1 Marks]

✅ Step-by-Step Solution & Working

Model Answer:
To prevent accidental drowning and stay afloat safely in deep water.

CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme

Prevents drowning / ensures safety 1 M

Q11 Medicine Safety • Poison Prevention

Why should children NEVER take pills or medicines by themselves without parents?

[1 Marks]

✅ Step-by-Step Solution & Working

Model Answer:
Because taking the wrong medicine or wrong dose can cause serious poisoning and illness.

CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme

Risk of poisoning and illness 1 M

Q12 Emergency Helpline Numbers

What emergency phone number in India is dialed for:
(a) Police Assistance → _______
(b) Ambulance / Medical Emergency → _______
(c) Fire Brigade → _______

[3 Marks]

✅ Step-by-Step Solution & Working

Model Answer:
(a) Police: 112 (or 100)
(b) Ambulance: 102 (or 108)
(c) Fire Brigade: 101

CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme

Police 112/100 1 M

Ambulance 102/108 1 M

Fire 101 1 M

Q13 Stranger Danger • Personal Safety

What should you do if an unknown stranger asks you to get into their car?

[1 Marks]

✅ Step-by-Step Solution & Working

Model Answer:
Say 'NO' loudly, run away to a trusted teacher or parent, and shout for help.

CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme

Say NO, run away, inform trusted adult 1 M

Q14 Good Touch and Bad Touch Awareness

If someone's touch makes you feel uncomfortable or scared, what should you do?

[2 Marks]

✅ Step-by-Step Solution & Working

Model Answer:
Shout 'NO!', move away immediately, and tell your parents or teacher right away without keeping it a secret.

CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme

Say NO and move away 1 M

Tell parents/teacher immediately 1 M

Q15 Odd One Out • Safety Objects

Which object is safe for a child to play with? [Scissors, Matchstick, Soft Teddy Bear, Blade].

[1 Marks]

✅ Step-by-Step Solution & Working

Model Answer:
Soft Teddy Bear is safe to play with, while the others are dangerous sharp/fire objects.

CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme

Teddy bear identified 1 M

Q16 Safety Motto • Life Golden Rule

Complete the golden safety motto: 'Safety First, ...'

[1 Marks]

✅ Step-by-Step Solution & Working

Model Answer:
'Safety First, Danger Never!' (or 'Precaution is better than cure!')

CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme

Safety slogan 1 M

🌟 NEP 2020 Competency-Based Case Study

Keeping Safe & Good Manners Environmental Case Study

In 'Keeping Safe & Good Manners', Grade 1 learners explore their natural environment and daily interactions, observing cause and effect in the world around them.

Analytical Task: What essential ecological or health habit does 'Keeping Safe & Good Manners' teach us to practice every day?

Evaluation & Model Answer:

It teaches us to observe nature carefully, practice daily personal hygiene, and protect all living beings with kindness and respect.

Rubric: 1.5 M for habit identification + 1.5 M for environmental rationale