Chapter 2 of 10
Chapter 2: Places in My Locality
Hospital, Market, School, Bank, Post Office, Police Station & Park | CBSE Session 2026–27
Core Pedagogical Competencies & Concepts
- Theme of 'Places in My Locality': 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
Neighbourhood Places • Important Buildings
Name five important public places located in a good neighbourhood and state their purpose.
[3 Marks]
✅ Step-by-Step Solution & Working
Model Answer:
1. Hospital / Clinic: Where sick and injured people are treated.
2. Police Station: Where police maintain law and safety.
3. Post Office: Where letters, stamps, and parcels are sent.
4. Market / Grocery Store: Where daily food items and goods are bought.
5. Bank: Where money and valuables are kept safely.
1. Hospital / Clinic: Where sick and injured people are treated.
2. Police Station: Where police maintain law and safety.
3. Post Office: Where letters, stamps, and parcels are sent.
4. Market / Grocery Store: Where daily food items and goods are bought.
5. Bank: Where money and valuables are kept safely.
CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme
Five places named
1.5 M
Purposes explained accurately
1.5 M
Q2
The Hospital • Healthcare
What special vehicle brings patients to a hospital in an emergency with flashing lights and a siren?
[1 Marks]
✅ Step-by-Step Solution & Working
Model Answer:
An Ambulance.
An Ambulance.
CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme
Ambulance
1 M
Q3
The Bank • Money & Valuables
What machine outside a bank allows people to withdraw cash anytime using a plastic card?
[1 Marks]
✅ Step-by-Step Solution & Working
Model Answer:
An ATM (Automated Teller Machine).
An ATM (Automated Teller Machine).
CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme
ATM
1 M
Q4
The Park • Recreation
Why is a green park an important place in every locality?
[2 Marks]
✅ Step-by-Step Solution & Working
Model Answer:
A park provides green trees, fresh oxygen, walking tracks for elders, and swings for children to play and exercise.
A park provides green trees, fresh oxygen, walking tracks for elders, and swings for children to play and exercise.
CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme
Fresh air, play, and exercise
2 M
Q5
The Market • Buying Goods
What different shops do you see in a local neighbourhood market?
[2 Marks]
✅ Step-by-Step Solution & Working
Model Answer:
We see grocery stores (kirana), bakeries, chemist (pharmacy) shops, stationery shops, and clothing stores.
We see grocery stores (kirana), bakeries, chemist (pharmacy) shops, stationery shops, and clothing stores.
CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme
Names at least 3 shops
2 M
Q6
Matching • Places and Needs
Where will you go if:
1. You need to buy medicines (A) Post Office
2. You want to buy postal stamps (B) Chemist / Pharmacy
3. You need to board a train (C) Railway Station
[2 Marks]
1. You need to buy medicines (A) Post Office
2. You want to buy postal stamps (B) Chemist / Pharmacy
3. You need to board a train (C) Railway Station
✅ Step-by-Step Solution & Working
Model Answer:
• 1. Buy medicines → (B) Chemist / Pharmacy
• 2. Buy stamps → (A) Post Office
• 3. Board a train → (C) Railway Station
• 1. Buy medicines → (B) Chemist / Pharmacy
• 2. Buy stamps → (A) Post Office
• 3. Board a train → (C) Railway Station
CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme
All 3 matches correct
2 M
Q7
Fill in the Blanks • Locality
Fill in the blanks:
(a) We post our letters in a red _______ (letterbox / dustbin).
(b) In case of a major fire, we immediately dial the _______ (fire brigade / bakery).
(c) A place of worship where Christians pray is a _______ (church / bank).
[3 Marks]
(a) We post our letters in a red _______ (letterbox / dustbin).
(b) In case of a major fire, we immediately dial the _______ (fire brigade / bakery).
(c) A place of worship where Christians pray is a _______ (church / bank).
✅ Step-by-Step Solution & Working
Model Answer:
(a) letterbox
(b) fire brigade
(c) church
(a) letterbox
(b) fire brigade
(c) church
CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme
letterbox
1 M
fire brigade
1 M
church
1 M
Q8
Places of Worship • Harmony
Name the places of worship for:
(a) Hindus → _______
(b) Muslims → _______
(c) Sikhs → _______
(d) Christians → _______
[2 Marks]
(a) Hindus → _______
(b) Muslims → _______
(c) Sikhs → _______
(d) Christians → _______
✅ Step-by-Step Solution & Working
Model Answer:
(a) Hindus → Temple (Mandir)
(b) Muslims → Mosque (Masjid)
(c) Sikhs → Gurdwara
(d) Christians → Church
(a) Hindus → Temple (Mandir)
(b) Muslims → Mosque (Masjid)
(c) Sikhs → Gurdwara
(d) Christians → Church
CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme
All 4 places of worship correct
2 M
Q9
True or False • Locality Facts
State True or False:
(a) A chemist shop sells school notebooks and cricket bats.
(b) The police station helps recover lost items and keeps our neighbourhood safe.
[2 Marks]
(a) A chemist shop sells school notebooks and cricket bats.
(b) The police station helps recover lost items and keeps our neighbourhood safe.
✅ Step-by-Step Solution & Working
Model Answer:
(a) False. A chemist sells medicines.
(b) True. Police maintain safety and law.
(a) False. A chemist sells medicines.
(b) True. Police maintain safety and law.
CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme
(a) False
1 M
(b) True
1 M
Q10
Bus Stop • Commuting
Where do passengers wait in a line to board city buses?
[1 Marks]
✅ Step-by-Step Solution & Working
Model Answer:
At the Bus Stop (or Bus Shelter / Terminal).
At the Bus Stop (or Bus Shelter / Terminal).
CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme
Bus stop / shelter
1 M
Q11
Park Rules • Cleanliness
Write two rules children should follow when visiting a public park.
[2 Marks]
✅ Step-by-Step Solution & Working
Model Answer:
1. Do not pluck flowers or damage plant branches.
2. Throw snack packets and wrappers into the park dustbin.
1. Do not pluck flowers or damage plant branches.
2. Throw snack packets and wrappers into the park dustbin.
CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme
Do not pluck flowers
1 M
Use dustbin
1 M
Q12
Library • Reading Room
What should you carry to borrow books from a public or school library?
[1 Marks]
✅ Step-by-Step Solution & Working
Model Answer:
A Library Card (or Student ID Card).
A Library Card (or Student ID Card).
CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme
Library card / ID card
1 M
Q13
Odd One Out • Places
Find the odd one out: [Hospital, Bedroom, Market, Police Station].
[1 Marks]
✅ Step-by-Step Solution & Working
Model Answer:
Bedroom is a private room inside a house, while Hospital, Market, and Police Station are public neighbourhood places.
Bedroom is a private room inside a house, while Hospital, Market, and Police Station are public neighbourhood places.
CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme
Bedroom with reason
1 M
Q14
Fire Station • Emergency
What color are fire trucks and fire hydrants usually painted, and why?
[1 Marks]
✅ Step-by-Step Solution & Working
Model Answer:
They are painted bright RED so they can be easily spotted from far away during an emergency.
They are painted bright RED so they can be easily spotted from far away during an emergency.
CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme
Bright red for high visibility
1 M
Q15
Pharmacy / Chemist • Healthcare
What paper note from a doctor must you show the chemist to buy medicines?
[1 Marks]
✅ Step-by-Step Solution & Working
Model Answer:
A doctor's Prescription.
A doctor's Prescription.
CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme
Doctor's prescription
1 M
Q16
Good Citizen • Public Property
Why should we never damage or scribble on public street lights, benches, or walls?
[1 Marks]
✅ Step-by-Step Solution & Working
Model Answer:
Because they are public property built for everyone's use and paid for with public tax money.
Because they are public property built for everyone's use and paid for with public tax money.
CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme
Belongs to all citizens / public property
1 M
🌟 NEP 2020 Competency-Based Case Study
Places in My Locality Civic Context Study
Every child is an important member of a vibrant neighborhood community. In 'Places in My Locality', learners explore how mutual support, civic awareness, and safety create a peaceful environment.
Analytical Task: How does understanding 'Places in My Locality' 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