Chapter 10: Safety Everywhere
Traffic Signals (Red, Yellow, Green), Home Safety & Stranger Danger | CBSE Session 2026–27
Core Pedagogical Competencies & Concepts
- Theme of 'Safety Everywhere': Exploring human community networks and societal roles.
- Fostering civic responsibility, mutual respect for community helpers, and safety rules.
- Developing environmental stewardship and neighborhood awareness.
All Textbook Exercises & In-Text Tasks (16 Questions)
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Q1
Safety Rules • General Principles
Why are safety rules made, and what happens when someone breaks them?
[2 Marks]
✅ Step-by-Step Solution & Working
Model Answer:
• Safety rules are made to protect our lives, keep us free from danger, and prevent accidents.
• Breaking them can lead to severe injuries, wounds, pain, and hospital visits.
• Safety rules are made to protect our lives, keep us free from danger, and prevent accidents.
• Breaking them can lead to severe injuries, wounds, pain, and hospital visits.
CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme
Protects lives and prevents accidents
1 M
Breaking leads to injury/pain
1 M
Q2
Road Safety • Footpath & Zebra Crossing
Where should you walk on a road if there is a footpath? Where should you cross?
[2 Marks]
✅ Step-by-Step Solution & Working
Model Answer:
• Always walk on the Footpath (pavement).
• Always cross the road at the Zebra Crossing holding an elder's hand.
• Always walk on the Footpath (pavement).
• Always cross the road at the Zebra Crossing holding an elder's hand.
CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme
Walk on footpath
1 M
Cross at zebra crossing
1 M
Q3
Traffic Light Signals • Colors
What does each traffic light signal tell drivers?
(a) Red Light → _______
(b) Yellow Light → _______
(c) Green Light → _______
[3 Marks]
(a) Red Light → _______
(b) Yellow Light → _______
(c) Green Light → _______
✅ Step-by-Step Solution & Working
Model Answer:
(a) Red: STOP
(b) Yellow: WAIT / GET READY
(c) Green: GO
(a) Red: STOP
(b) Yellow: WAIT / GET READY
(c) Green: GO
CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme
Red = Stop
1 M
Yellow = Wait
1 M
Green = Go
1 M
Q4
Safety at Home • Electrical Dangers
Why must you NEVER touch electric switches, plugs, or wires with wet hands?
[2 Marks]
✅ Step-by-Step Solution & Working
Model Answer:
Water is a good conductor of electricity; touching switches with wet hands can cause a severe and fatal electric shock.
Water is a good conductor of electricity; touching switches with wet hands can cause a severe and fatal electric shock.
CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme
Risk of electric shock
2 M
Q5
Kitchen Safety • Fire and Knives
Write two safety precautions children must follow in the kitchen.
[2 Marks]
✅ Step-by-Step Solution & Working
Model Answer:
1. Do not play with matchsticks, lighter, or hot gas stoves.
2. Do not touch sharp cutting knives, peelers, or boiling liquid pans.
1. Do not play with matchsticks, lighter, or hot gas stoves.
2. Do not touch sharp cutting knives, peelers, or boiling liquid pans.
CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme
Two kitchen safety rules
2 M
Q6
School Bus Safety • Conduct
State two rules you must obey while traveling inside the school bus.
[2 Marks]
✅ Step-by-Step Solution & Working
Model Answer:
1. Never take your head, hands, or arms out of the window.
2. Never stand or run down the bus aisle while the bus is in motion.
1. Never take your head, hands, or arms out of the window.
2. Never stand or run down the bus aisle while the bus is in motion.
CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme
Do not put body parts outside window
1 M
Do not run in moving bus
1 M
Q7
Staircase Safety • No Rushing
Why should you never slide down banisters or push others on school staircases?
[2 Marks]
✅ Step-by-Step Solution & Working
Model Answer:
You can lose balance, slip, and fall down all the steps, causing head injuries and bone fractures.
You can lose balance, slip, and fall down all the steps, causing head injuries and bone fractures.
CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme
Prevents slipping, falling, fractures
2 M
Q8
Fill in the Blanks • Safety
Fill in the blanks:
(a) Never play with sharp _______ (blades / balls).
(b) Always wear a seatbelt when traveling in a _______ (car / playground).
(c) Never accept candies or rides from a _______ (stranger / parent).
[3 Marks]
(a) Never play with sharp _______ (blades / balls).
(b) Always wear a seatbelt when traveling in a _______ (car / playground).
(c) Never accept candies or rides from a _______ (stranger / parent).
✅ Step-by-Step Solution & Working
Model Answer:
(a) blades
(b) car
(c) stranger
(a) blades
(b) car
(c) stranger
CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme
blades
1 M
car
1 M
stranger
1 M
Q9
True or False • Everyday Safety
State True or False:
(a) Flying kites near electric wires or on low terrace roofs without railings is dangerous.
(b) Swimming alone in a deep river without an adult lifeguard is safe for children.
[2 Marks]
(a) Flying kites near electric wires or on low terrace roofs without railings is dangerous.
(b) Swimming alone in a deep river without an adult lifeguard is safe for children.
✅ Step-by-Step Solution & Working
Model Answer:
(a) True. Terrace falls and electrocution are grave dangers.
(b) False. Children must always swim under adult supervision.
(a) True. Terrace falls and electrocution are grave dangers.
(b) False. Children must always swim under adult supervision.
CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme
(a) True
1 M
(b) False
1 M
Q10
Playground Safety • Friendly Play
What should you do before jumping off a see-saw?
[1 Marks]
✅ Step-by-Step Solution & Working
Model Answer:
Always warn your partner first so they do not crash down violently and get hurt.
Always warn your partner first so they do not crash down violently and get hurt.
CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme
Warn partner before getting off
1 M
Q11
Emergency Helpline Numbers
Which emergency number should you call in India if:
(a) A fire breaks out → _______
(b) Someone is badly hurt → _______
(c) You need police help → _______
[3 Marks]
(a) A fire breaks out → _______
(b) Someone is badly hurt → _______
(c) You need police help → _______
✅ Step-by-Step Solution & Working
Model Answer:
(a) Fire: 101
(b) Ambulance: 102 / 108
(c) Police: 112 / 100
(a) Fire: 101
(b) Ambulance: 102 / 108
(c) Police: 112 / 100
CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme
Fire 101
1 M
Ambulance 102/108
1 M
Police 112/100
1 M
Q12
Personal Safety • Good & Bad Touch
What are your body's private parts, and what should you do if anyone touches you inappropriately?
[2 Marks]
✅ Step-by-Step Solution & Working
Model Answer:
Parts covered by a swimsuit are private. If anyone touches them, say a firm 'NO!' loudly, run away, and immediately tell parents or teacher.
Parts covered by a swimsuit are private. If anyone touches them, say a firm 'NO!' loudly, run away, and immediately tell parents or teacher.
CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme
Private parts explained
1 M
Say NO, run away, inform trusted adult
1 M
Q13
Medicine Safety • Parents First
Why should you never eat brightly colored pills found lying on a table?
[1 Marks]
✅ Step-by-Step Solution & Working
Model Answer:
They may be strong medicines or poisons that can cause severe illness. Only take medicines given by parents.
They may be strong medicines or poisons that can cause severe illness. Only take medicines given by parents.
CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme
Risk of poisoning
1 M
Q14
First Aid Kit • Essentials
Name three items always kept in a school first-aid box.
[2 Marks]
✅ Step-by-Step Solution & Working
Model Answer:
Antiseptic liquid (Dettol/Savlon), band-aids, cotton gauze, and scissors.
Antiseptic liquid (Dettol/Savlon), band-aids, cotton gauze, and scissors.
CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme
Three first-aid items
2 M
Q15
Odd One Out • Safety
Which item is safe to play with: [Knife, Scissors, Football, Matchstick]?
[1 Marks]
✅ Step-by-Step Solution & Working
Model Answer:
Football is safe to play with, while the others are sharp or fire hazards.
Football is safe to play with, while the others are sharp or fire hazards.
CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme
Football with reason
1 M
Q16
Golden Safety Slogan
Write the golden rule of road safety.
[1 Marks]
✅ Step-by-Step Solution & Working
Model Answer:
'Stop, Look, and Listen before you cross the street!'
'Stop, Look, and Listen before you cross the street!'
CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme
Road safety slogan
1 M
🌟 NEP 2020 Competency-Based Case Study
Safety Everywhere Civic Context Study
Every child is an important member of a vibrant neighborhood community. In 'Safety Everywhere', learners explore how mutual support, civic awareness, and safety create a peaceful environment.
Analytical Task: How does understanding 'Safety Everywhere' help us become caring and responsible citizens?
Evaluation & Model Answer:
It helps us appreciate the work of others, follow community rules, protect public places, and ensure the safety and happiness of everyone around us.
Rubric: 1.5 M for community understanding + 1.5 M for civic action