NCERT Solutions for Class 1 Environmental Studies (EVS) (Our Living World & Nature & Our Surroundings & Community) CBSE 2026-27

Theme 1: The Living World & Environmental Inquiry • Class 1 Environmental Studies (EVS)

Chapter 1: About Me & My Wonderful Body

Body Parts, Five Sense Organs, Growing Up & Unique Traits

Chapter Highlights, Key Concepts & Visual Models

Core Theme of 'About Me & My Wonderful Body': Understanding natural and bodily phenomena.
Developing keen observational skills, scientific inquiry, and environmental empathy.
Practical health, hygiene, and ecological awareness aligned with NEP 2020.

📖 NCERT Textbook Exercise Solutions & Step-by-Step Working (16 Solved Questions)

Q1 Name the five sense organs of the human body and state what each one helps us do. Parts of My Body • Identification 3 Marks

✅ Step-by-Step Model Answer & Solution:

Model Answer:
1. Eyes: Help us to see colors, shapes, and pictures.
2. Ears: Help us to hear sounds, music, and voices.
3. Nose: Helps us to smell fragrances and breathe.
4. Tongue: Helps us to taste sweet, salty, sour, and bitter food.
5. Skin: Helps us to feel hot, cold, soft, hard, and rough textures.

CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme

Names all 5 sense organs 2 M

Explains their functions correctly 1 M

Q2 Write two actions we do using our hands, and two actions we do using our legs. Body Actions • Hands and Legs 2 Marks

✅ Step-by-Step Model Answer & Solution:

Model Answer:
• Using Hands: Writing, holding, eating, clapping.
• Using Legs: Walking, running, jumping, kicking a ball.

CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme

Two hand actions 1 M

Two leg actions 1 M

Q3 How do you know that you are growing taller and bigger every year? Growing Up • Changes in Body 2 Marks

✅ Step-by-Step Model Answer & Solution:

Model Answer:
We know we are growing because our old clothes and shoes become too small and tight, and our height increases when measured on a growth chart.

CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme

Clothes/shoes become small 1 M

Height and weight increase 1 M

Q4 Which sense organ warns you when a traffic signal turns RED? Sense of Sight • Exploration 1 Marks

✅ Step-by-Step Model Answer & Solution:

Model Answer:
Our Eyes (sense of sight) see the bright red light.

CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme

Eyes / sight 1 M

Q5 Give two examples of loud sounds and two examples of soft, pleasant sounds. Sense of Hearing • Everyday Sounds 2 Marks

✅ Step-by-Step Model Answer & Solution:

Model Answer:
• Loud sounds: Thunder rumbling, vehicle horn blowing.
• Soft sounds: Whispering to a friend, bird chirping in the morning.

CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme

Loud sounds 1 M

Soft sounds 1 M

Q6 Fill in the blanks with the correct body part:
(a) We smell a sweet rose flower with our _______.
(b) We taste chocolate ice-cream with our _______.
(c) We have _______ fingers on both hands together. Fill in the Blanks • Body Organs 3 Marks

✅ Step-by-Step Model Answer & Solution:

Model Answer:
(a) We smell a sweet rose flower with our nose.
(b) We taste chocolate ice-cream with our tongue.
(c) We have ten (10) fingers on both hands together.

CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme

nose 1 M

tongue 1 M

10 fingers 1 M

Q7 Match each organ with what it senses:
1. Tongue (A) Soft feather / Hot cup
2. Skin (B) Ringing school bell
3. Ears (C) Sweet mango juice Matching • Organs and Senses 2 Marks

✅ Step-by-Step Model Answer & Solution:

Model Answer:
• 1. Tongue → (C) Sweet mango juice
• 2. Skin → (A) Soft feather / Hot cup
• 3. Ears → (B) Ringing school bell

CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme

All 3 matches correct 2 M

Q8 State True or False:
(a) Every child has a unique thumbprint that does not match anyone else's.
(b) We use our nose to hear our teacher's voice. True or False • Body Facts 2 Marks

✅ Step-by-Step Model Answer & Solution:

Model Answer:
(a) True. Every human has a unique fingerprint.
(b) False. We hear with our ears.

CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme

(a) True 1 M

(b) False 1 M

Q9 Why is it important to wash our hands before eating food? Healthy Body • Care 1 Marks

✅ Step-by-Step Model Answer & Solution:

Model Answer:
To wash away invisible germs and dirt so they do not enter our stomach and make us sick.

CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme

Removes germs and prevents illness 1 M

Q10 Unscramble the letters to name body parts:
(a) N K E E
(b) E B L O W
(c) C H I N Unscramble • Body Words 3 Marks

✅ Step-by-Step Model Answer & Solution:

Model Answer:
(a) N K E E → KNEE
(b) E B L O W → ELBOW
(c) C H I N → CHIN

CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme

KNEE 1 M

ELBOW 1 M

CHIN 1 M

Q11 Can you tell if a kettle is hot without touching it? How? Think and Share • Senses 2 Marks

✅ Step-by-Step Model Answer & Solution:

Model Answer:
Yes, we can see steam rising from the spout with our eyes and hear the water bubbling with our ears.

CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme

See steam 1 M

Hear bubbling 1 M

Q12 Find the odd one out and give a reason:
[Eyes, Ears, Nose, Book, Skin]. Crossword / Odd One Out 1 Marks

✅ Step-by-Step Model Answer & Solution:

Model Answer:
Book is the odd one out because it is an object, while Eyes, Ears, Nose, and Skin are sense organs of our body.

CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme

Book with valid reason 1 M

Q13 Which parts of our face come in pairs (two of each)? Picture Observation • Face Parts 2 Marks

✅ Step-by-Step Model Answer & Solution:

Model Answer:
We have two eyes, two ears, two eyebrows, and two lips.

CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme

Mentions pairs (eyes, ears, eyebrows) 2 M

Q14 What is good posture? How should you sit while reading at your study desk? Practical Life Skill • Posture 2 Marks

✅ Step-by-Step Model Answer & Solution:

Model Answer:
We should sit with our back straight, shoulders relaxed, and feet flat on the floor without slouching.

CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme

Back straight / upright posture 2 M

Q15 Name a food item that tastes:
(a) Sweet: _______
(b) Sour: _______ Quick Quiz • Tastes 2 Marks

✅ Step-by-Step Model Answer & Solution:

Model Answer:
(a) Sweet: Honey / Sugar / Ripe Mango
(b) Sour: Lemon / Raw Mango / Tamarind

CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme

Sweet example 1 M

Sour example 1 M

Q16 Why should we be grateful for our wonderful body? Gratitude for Our Body 1 Marks

✅ Step-by-Step Model Answer & Solution:

Model Answer:
Our body allows us to see the beautiful world, run, play, learn, feel love, and enjoy life every single day.

CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme

Allows us to live, play, learn 1 M

🌟 NEP 2020 Competency-Based Case Study (CBQ)

About Me & My Wonderful Body Environmental Case Study

Real-World Context: In 'About Me & My Wonderful Body', 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 'About Me & My Wonderful Body' teach us to practice every day?

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

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

Theme 1: The Living World & Environmental Inquiry • Class 1 Environmental Studies (EVS)

Chapter 2: My Family & Home

Family Members, Types of Families, Sharing Chores & Home Rooms

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Chapter Highlights, Key Concepts & Visual Models

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

📖 NCERT Textbook Exercise Solutions & Step-by-Step Working (16 Solved Questions)

Q1 What is the difference between a small nuclear family and a large joint family? Family Types • Nuclear vs Joint 2 Marks

✅ Step-by-Step Model Answer & Solution:

Model Answer:
• Nuclear family: Parents and their one or two children live together.
• Joint family: Grandparents, parents, uncles, aunts, cousins, and children all live together in the same house.

CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme

Nuclear family definition 1 M

Joint family definition 1 M

Q2 What do you call:
(a) Your father's father?
(b) Your mother's mother?
(c) Your uncle's children? Family Relations • Terms 3 Marks

✅ Step-by-Step Model Answer & Solution:

Model Answer:
(a) Father's father: Grandfather (Dada ji)
(b) Mother's mother: Grandmother (Nani ji)
(c) Uncle's children: Cousins

CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme

Grandfather 1 M

Grandmother 1 M

Cousins 1 M

Q3 Name three different rooms in a house and state what we do in each room. Rooms in a House • Uses 3 Marks

✅ Step-by-Step Model Answer & Solution:

Model Answer:
1. Kitchen: Where food is cooked.
2. Bedroom: Where we rest and sleep.
3. Living Room (Drawing Room): Where we sit together and welcome guests.

CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme

Three rooms named 1.5 M

Their uses explained 1.5 M

Q4 Write two simple chores you can do to help your parents at home. Helping at Home • Sharing Work 2 Marks

✅ Step-by-Step Model Answer & Solution:

Model Answer:
1. Keeping our toys, books, and shoes neatly in their proper places.
2. Watering potted plants and helping clear the dining table.

CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme

Two helpful chores listed 2 M

Q5 What is a 'Pucca House' made of? What is a 'Kutcha House' made of? Types of Houses • Materials 2 Marks

✅ Step-by-Step Model Answer & Solution:

Model Answer:
• Pucca House: Made of strong bricks, cement, iron rods, and stone.
• Kutcha House: Made of mud, thatch, bamboo, and dry straw.

CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme

Pucca materials 1 M

Kutcha materials 1 M

Q6 Fill in the blanks:
(a) A house protects us from heat, cold, rain, and _______ (wild animals / flowers).
(b) We take a bath in the _______ (bathroom / kitchen).
(c) Children of our uncles and aunts are our _______ (cousins / teachers). Fill in the Blanks • Home & Family 3 Marks

✅ Step-by-Step Model Answer & Solution:

Model Answer:
(a) wild animals
(b) bathroom
(c) cousins

CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme

wild animals 1 M

bathroom 1 M

cousins 1 M

Q7 Match the activity with the room:
1. Cooking dal & roti (A) Dining room
2. Eating meals together (B) Kitchen
3. Sleeping at night (C) Bedroom Matching • House Rooms 2 Marks

✅ Step-by-Step Model Answer & Solution:

Model Answer:
• 1. Cooking → (B) Kitchen
• 2. Eating together → (A) Dining room
• 3. Sleeping → (C) Bedroom

CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme

All 3 matches correct 2 M

Q8 State True or False:
(a) Family members should love, care for, and support each other.
(b) Only mothers should do all the cleaning and cooking work. True or False • Family Values 2 Marks

✅ Step-by-Step Model Answer & Solution:

Model Answer:
(a) True. Families are built on mutual love.
(b) False. All family members should share household work.

CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme

(a) True 1 M

(b) False 1 M

Q9 Why should we wipe our feet on the doormat before entering the house? Clean Home • Cleanliness Habit 1 Marks

✅ Step-by-Step Model Answer & Solution:

Model Answer:
To leave outside mud, dirt, and dust at the doorway and keep the floors inside clean.

CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme

Removes outside mud and dirt 1 M

Q10 What is an igloo, and what is it made of? Special Houses • igloo & Caravan 2 Marks

✅ Step-by-Step Model Answer & Solution:

Model Answer:
An igloo is a dome-shaped house built of hard blocks of packed snow and ice in very cold polar regions.

CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme

Dome-shaped house 1 M

Made of packed snow/ice 1 M

Q11 Why should you never leave toys or banana peels lying on the floor? Think and Share • Safety at Home 1 Marks

✅ Step-by-Step Model Answer & Solution:

Model Answer:
Someone might trip, slip, and fall down, causing serious injury.

CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme

Prevents tripping / falling 1 M

Q12 Which pet animal is known for guarding the house and being faithful to the family? Pets at Home • Animal Members 1 Marks

✅ Step-by-Step Model Answer & Solution:

Model Answer:
A pet dog guards the house faithfully.

CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme

Dog 1 M

Q13 Why should a house have large windows and doors? Sunlight and Fresh Air • Healthy Home 2 Marks

✅ Step-by-Step Model Answer & Solution:

Model Answer:
To allow fresh air and bright sunlight to enter, which keeps the house airy and kills germs.

CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme

Fresh air and sunlight enter 2 M

Q14 Name two occasions when the whole extended family gathers together. Family Traditions • Celebrations 2 Marks

✅ Step-by-Step Model Answer & Solution:

Model Answer:
Festivals (like Diwali, Eid) and birthday parties / weddings.

CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme

Two valid family occasions 2 M

Q15 Which item does NOT belong in a kitchen? [Gas stove, Pressure cooker, Pillow, Frying pan]. Odd One Out • Household Items 1 Marks

✅ Step-by-Step Model Answer & Solution:

Model Answer:
Pillow belongs in the bedroom on a bed, not in the kitchen.

CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme

Pillow identified 1 M

Q16 How should you greet your grandparents when you see them in the morning? Moral Habit • Respecting Elders 1 Marks

✅ Step-by-Step Model Answer & Solution:

Model Answer:
By touching their feet or saying 'Namaste / Pranam / Good morning' with a warm smile.

CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme

Respectful greeting stated 1 M

🌟 NEP 2020 Competency-Based Case Study (CBQ)

My Family & Home Environmental Case Study

Real-World Context: In 'My Family & Home', 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 'My Family & Home' teach us to practice every day?

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

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

Theme 2: The Living World & Environmental Inquiry • Class 1 Environmental Studies (EVS)

Chapter 3: Food We Eat & Water We Drink

Healthy Foods, Sources of Food, Clean Drinking Water & Hydration

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Chapter Highlights, Key Concepts & Visual Models

Core Theme of 'Food We Eat & Water We Drink': Understanding natural and bodily phenomena.
Developing keen observational skills, scientific inquiry, and environmental empathy.
Practical health, hygiene, and ecological awareness aligned with NEP 2020.

📖 NCERT Textbook Exercise Solutions & Step-by-Step Working (16 Solved Questions)

Q1 Why do living beings need to eat food every day? Food Groups • Energy & Growth 2 Marks

✅ Step-by-Step Model Answer & Solution:

Model Answer:
Food gives us energy to work and play, helps our body grow strong, and protects us from falling sick.

CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme

Provides energy to work and play 1 M

Helps growth and protects from diseases 1 M

Q2 Give two examples for each category:
(a) Energy-giving food
(b) Body-building food
(c) Protective food Three Main Food Types 3 Marks

✅ Step-by-Step Model Answer & Solution:

Model Answer:
(a) Energy-giving: Rice, potatoes, roti, butter.
(b) Body-building: Milk, pulses (dal), eggs, paneer.
(c) Protective: Fresh fruits (apples, oranges) and green vegetables (spinach, carrots).

CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme

Energy-giving examples 1 M

Body-building examples 1 M

Protective examples 1 M

Q3 Why is drinking clean water important for our health? How many glasses should we drink daily? Water • Life's Liquid 2 Marks

✅ Step-by-Step Model Answer & Solution:

Model Answer:
Water helps digest food, cleans waste from our body, and keeps us hydrated. We should drink 6 to 8 glasses of clean water every day.

CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme

Digestion and health benefits 1 M

6 to 8 glasses daily 1 M

Q4 Name the three main meals eaten in a day and their respective timings. Three Meals of the Day 3 Marks

✅ Step-by-Step Model Answer & Solution:

Model Answer:
1. Breakfast: Eaten in the morning.
2. Lunch: Eaten in the afternoon.
3. Dinner: Eaten at night.

CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme

Breakfast - morning 1 M

Lunch - afternoon 1 M

Dinner - night 1 M

Q5 State whether we get these food items from Plants or Animals:
(a) Milk → _______
(b) Apples → _______
(c) Eggs → _______
(d) Rice → _______ Sources of Food • Plants and Animals 2 Marks

✅ Step-by-Step Model Answer & Solution:

Model Answer:
(a) Milk → Animals (Cow/Buffalo)
(b) Apples → Plants (Trees)
(c) Eggs → Animals (Hen/Duck)
(d) Rice → Plants (Paddy)

CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme

All 4 sources correct 2 M

Q6 Write two good eating habits we should follow at every meal. Good Eating Habits • Table Manners 2 Marks

✅ Step-by-Step Model Answer & Solution:

Model Answer:
1. Wash hands with soap before and after eating.
2. Chew food properly and do not talk with mouth full.

CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme

Two valid habits 2 M

Q7 How can we make tap water safe and free from germs at home? Safe Drinking Water • Purification 2 Marks

✅ Step-by-Step Model Answer & Solution:

Model Answer:
By boiling water for 10-15 minutes or using a water filter / RO purifier.

CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme

Boiling or filtering water 2 M

Q8 State True or False:
(a) Eating only potato chips and drinking cola keeps our body fit and healthy.
(b) Green leafy vegetables protect us against infections. True or False • Nutrition Facts 2 Marks

✅ Step-by-Step Model Answer & Solution:

Model Answer:
(a) False. Junk food harms our body.
(b) True. Green vegetables provide protective vitamins.

CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme

(a) False 1 M

(b) True 1 M

Q9 Circle the healthy food items: [Milk, Burger, Dal-Roti, Candy, Fresh Salad, French Fries]. Junk Food vs Healthy Food 2 Marks

✅ Step-by-Step Model Answer & Solution:

Model Answer:
Healthy food items: Milk, Dal-Roti, and Fresh Salad.

CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme

Selects 3 healthy items 2 M

Q10 Fill in the blanks:
(a) We should never leave our food _______ (uncovered / covered).
(b) Milk is considered a _______ (complete / bad) food for growing children.
(c) We must not _______ (waste / drink) precious water. Fill in the Blanks • Food & Water 3 Marks

✅ Step-by-Step Model Answer & Solution:

Model Answer:
(a) uncovered
(b) complete
(c) waste

CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme

uncovered 1 M

complete 1 M

waste 1 M

Q11 Why should you take only as much food on your plate as you can finish? Think and Share • No Food Waste 1 Marks

✅ Step-by-Step Model Answer & Solution:

Model Answer:
Because food is grown with hard work by farmers, and wasting food is a bad habit when many people are hungry.

CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme

Prevents waste / respects farmer's hard work 1 M

Q12 What is the main source of fresh water on Earth? Sources of Water • Nature 1 Marks

✅ Step-by-Step Model Answer & Solution:

Model Answer:
Rain is the main source of fresh water on Earth.

CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme

Rain 1 M

Q13 Name two foods that can be eaten raw, and two foods that must be cooked before eating. Raw vs Cooked Food 2 Marks

✅ Step-by-Step Model Answer & Solution:

Model Answer:
• Eaten raw: Cucumber, carrot, fruits (apple, banana).
• Must be cooked: Rice, dal/lentils, potatoes.

CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme

Raw foods 1 M

Cooked foods 1 M

Q14 How can you save water while brushing your teeth? Water Conservation • Daily Habits 1 Marks

✅ Step-by-Step Model Answer & Solution:

Model Answer:
By turning off the running tap while brushing and using a mug of water to rinse.

CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme

Turn off running tap / use mug 1 M

Q15 What are people who do not eat meat or fish called? Vocabulary • Food Terms 1 Marks

✅ Step-by-Step Model Answer & Solution:

Model Answer:
They are called Vegetarians.

CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme

Vegetarians 1 M

Q16 Why should drinking water always be stored in clean, covered vessels? Practical Science • Clean Container 1 Marks

✅ Step-by-Step Model Answer & Solution:

Model Answer:
To prevent dust, insects, and germs from falling into the water.

CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme

Keeps water clean and germ-free 1 M

🌟 NEP 2020 Competency-Based Case Study (CBQ)

Food We Eat & Water We Drink Environmental Case Study

Real-World Context: In 'Food We Eat & Water We Drink', 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 'Food We Eat & Water We Drink' teach us to practice every day?

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

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

Theme 2: The Living World & Environmental Inquiry • Class 1 Environmental Studies (EVS)

Chapter 4: Clothes We Wear

Cotton, Woollen & Rainwear, Traditional Clothes & Cleanliness

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Chapter Highlights, Key Concepts & Visual Models

Core Theme of 'Clothes We Wear': Understanding natural and bodily phenomena.
Developing keen observational skills, scientific inquiry, and environmental empathy.
Practical health, hygiene, and ecological awareness aligned with NEP 2020.

📖 NCERT Textbook Exercise Solutions & Step-by-Step Working (16 Solved Questions)

Q1 Why do human beings wear clothes? State three reasons. Why We Wear Clothes • Functions 3 Marks

✅ Step-by-Step Model Answer & Solution:

Model Answer:
Clothes protect our body from: 1. Extreme heat, 2. Cold and rain, 3. Dust, dirt, and insect bites (and make us look neat).

CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme

Heat and cold protection 1 M

Rain and dust protection 1 M

Insect bite protection & neatness 1 M

Q2 What kind of clothes do we wear in summer, and why? Seasonal Clothing • Summer Clothes 2 Marks

✅ Step-by-Step Model Answer & Solution:

Model Answer:
We wear light-coloured cotton clothes because cotton absorbs sweat and keeps our body cool and comfortable in the heat.

CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme

Cotton clothes 1 M

Absorbs sweat and keeps cool 1 M

Q3 Where do we get wool from, and why do we wear woolen clothes in winter? Seasonal Clothing • Winter Clothes 2 Marks

✅ Step-by-Step Model Answer & Solution:

Model Answer:
We get wool from the fur of sheep. We wear woolen sweaters, jackets, and mufflers because wool traps body heat and keeps us warm.

CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme

Wool from sheep 1 M

Traps body heat to keep warm 1 M

Q4 Name three things we wear or carry on a rainy day to avoid getting wet. Seasonal Clothing • Rainy Season 2 Marks

✅ Step-by-Step Model Answer & Solution:

Model Answer:
We wear a raincoat, gumboots, and carry an umbrella.

CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme

Raincoat, gumboots, umbrella 2 M

Q5 What is a uniform? Name two people who wear special uniforms for their work. Uniforms • Professional Dress 2 Marks

✅ Step-by-Step Model Answer & Solution:

Model Answer:
A uniform is a special dress worn by people of a particular school or profession.
Examples: Police officer, Doctor / Nurse, Firefighter, School student.

CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme

Uniform definition 1 M

Two examples listed 1 M

Q6 Match the fabric with its source:
1. Cotton (A) Silkworm cocoon
2. Wool (B) Cotton plant pod
3. Silk (C) Sheep fleece Sources of Cloth • Natural Fibres 3 Marks

✅ Step-by-Step Model Answer & Solution:

Model Answer:
• 1. Cotton → (B) Cotton plant pod
• 2. Wool → (C) Sheep fleece
• 3. Silk → (A) Silkworm cocoon

CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme

All 3 fabric sources matched 3 M

Q7 What steps are needed to take proper care of our clothes? Care of Clothes • Cleanliness 2 Marks

✅ Step-by-Step Model Answer & Solution:

Model Answer:
We should wash them with soap/detergent, dry them in the sun, iron them neatly, and fold them in a wardrobe.

CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme

Washing, drying, ironing, folding 2 M

Q8 Fill in the blanks:
(a) Cotton plants grow in fields and produce soft white _______ (cotton bolls / seeds).
(b) In winter, we wear a warm woollen _______ (cap / swimsuit) on our head.
(c) A doctor wears a clean _______ (white / black) coat. Fill in the Blanks • Clothing 3 Marks

✅ Step-by-Step Model Answer & Solution:

Model Answer:
(a) cotton bolls
(b) cap
(c) white

CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme

cotton bolls 1 M

cap 1 M

white 1 M

Q9 Name two traditional Indian clothes worn by women and two worn by men. Traditional Clothes • India 2 Marks

✅ Step-by-Step Model Answer & Solution:

Model Answer:
• Women: Saree, Salwar-kameez, Lehenga.
• Men: Kurta-pajama, Dhoti-kurta, Lungi.

CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme

Women's traditional dress 1 M

Men's traditional dress 1 M

Q10 State True or False:
(a) Raincoats are made of waterproof plastic or rubber so water does not pass through.
(b) Wearing dirty, damp clothes keeps our skin healthy. True or False • Clothing Facts 2 Marks

✅ Step-by-Step Model Answer & Solution:

Model Answer:
(a) True. Waterproof materials repel rain.
(b) False. Dirty clothes cause skin rashes and fungal infections.

CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme

(a) True 1 M

(b) False 1 M

Q11 Why do we change into loose nightwear (pajamas) before going to sleep? Nightwear • Sleep Routine 1 Marks

✅ Step-by-Step Model Answer & Solution:

Model Answer:
Because loose clothes allow our body to relax comfortably and breathe easily during sleep.

CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme

Comfortable and relaxing for sleep 1 M

Q12 Find the odd one out for Winter: [Muffler, Sweater, Cotton T-shirt, Woolen Gloves]. Odd One Out • Seasonal Dress 1 Marks

✅ Step-by-Step Model Answer & Solution:

Model Answer:
Cotton T-shirt is the odd one out because it is worn in summer, while the others are warm winter clothes.

CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme

Cotton T-shirt with reason 1 M

Q13 Why do we wear socks with shoes? Footwear • Shoe Care 1 Marks

✅ Step-by-Step Model Answer & Solution:

Model Answer:
Socks absorb sweat from feet and protect feet from shoe bites and blisters.

CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme

Absorbs sweat and prevents shoe bites 1 M

Q14 Which community helper stitches our shirts, frocks, and trousers? Helper • Who Stitches Clothes 1 Marks

✅ Step-by-Step Model Answer & Solution:

Model Answer:
A Tailor stitches our clothes.

CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme

Tailor 1 M

Q15 Why is wearing a neat and clean school uniform every day important? Good Manners • School Uniform 2 Marks

✅ Step-by-Step Model Answer & Solution:

Model Answer:
It gives all students a sense of equality, discipline, pride, and smartness in school.

CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme

Discipline, equality, and neatness 2 M

Q16 What should your family do with clothes you have outgrown and can no longer wear? Think and Share • Recycled Clothes 1 Marks

✅ Step-by-Step Model Answer & Solution:

Model Answer:
We should wash them nicely and donate them to needy or younger children.

CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme

Donate to needy children 1 M

🌟 NEP 2020 Competency-Based Case Study (CBQ)

Clothes We Wear Environmental Case Study

Real-World Context: In 'Clothes We Wear', 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 'Clothes We Wear' teach us to practice every day?

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

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

Theme 3: The Living World & Environmental Inquiry • Class 1 Environmental Studies (EVS)

Chapter 5: Cleanliness & Healthy Habits

Brushing, Bathing, Handwashing, Good Posture & Daily Exercise

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Chapter Highlights, Key Concepts & Visual Models

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

📖 NCERT Textbook Exercise Solutions & Step-by-Step Working (16 Solved Questions)

Q1 List four personal cleanliness habits you should follow every single morning. Daily Hygiene • Morning Routine 2 Marks

✅ Step-by-Step Model Answer & Solution:

Model Answer:
1. Brush teeth thoroughly.
2. Take a bath with soap and clean water.
3. Wear clean washed clothes.
4. Comb hair neatly.

CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme

Lists four core hygiene habits 2 M

Q2 How many times a day should we brush our teeth, and why? Dental Care • Teeth Brushing 2 Marks

✅ Step-by-Step Model Answer & Solution:

Model Answer:
We should brush our teeth twice a day (once in the morning and once before going to bed at night) to remove food particles and prevent cavities.

CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme

Twice a day 1 M

Prevents cavities / tooth decay 1 M

Q3 Why must we trim our fingernails regularly and keep them short? Nails and Germs • Nail Trimming 2 Marks

✅ Step-by-Step Model Answer & Solution:

Model Answer:
Because dirt and harmful germs get trapped under long nails, which can enter our mouth when we eat.

CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme

Germs and dirt hide under long nails 2 M

Q4 When must you always wash your hands with soap and water? Handwashing • The Right Technique 3 Marks

✅ Step-by-Step Model Answer & Solution:

Model Answer:
1. Before and after eating meals.
2. After using the toilet.
3. After playing outside or petting an animal.

CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme

Before/after eating 1 M

After toilet 1 M

After outdoor play 1 M

Q5 How many hours of peaceful sleep does a young school child need each night? Sleep and Rest • Body Recharging 1 Marks

✅ Step-by-Step Model Answer & Solution:

Model Answer:
A growing child needs 8 to 10 hours of sound sleep every night to rest and recharge.

CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme

8 to 10 hours 1 M

Q6 Match each tool with its use:
1. Toothbrush & Toothpaste (A) Cutting long nails safely
2. Soap & Clean Water (B) Cleaning teeth and gums
3. Nail Clipper (C) Washing dirt from skin Matching • Toiletries 3 Marks

✅ Step-by-Step Model Answer & Solution:

Model Answer:
• 1. Toothbrush → (B) Cleaning teeth and gums
• 2. Soap → (C) Washing dirt from skin
• 3. Nail Clipper → (A) Cutting long nails safely

CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme

All 3 matches correct 3 M

Q7 What should you use to cover your mouth and nose when coughing or sneezing? Coughing and Sneezing • Manners 1 Marks

✅ Step-by-Step Model Answer & Solution:

Model Answer:
We should cover our nose and mouth with a clean handkerchief (or tissue / the crook of our elbow) to stop germs from spreading.

CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme

Handkerchief / tissue / elbow 1 M

Q8 State True or False:
(a) Playing outdoor games in fresh air makes our muscles and heart strong.
(b) Watching television screens close-up for hours is good for eyesight. True or False • Healthy Habits 2 Marks

✅ Step-by-Step Model Answer & Solution:

Model Answer:
(a) True. Outdoor exercise strengthens body.
(b) False. Excessive screen time strains eyes.

CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme

(a) True 1 M

(b) False 1 M

Q9 Fill in the blanks:
(a) We must flush the _______ (toilet / garden) after every use.
(b) We should wipe our body dry with a clean _______ (towel / handkerchief).
(c) Exercising daily keeps us active and _______ (fit / lazy). Fill in the Blanks • Hygiene 3 Marks

✅ Step-by-Step Model Answer & Solution:

Model Answer:
(a) toilet
(b) towel
(c) fit

CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme

toilet 1 M

towel 1 M

fit 1 M

Q10 Why should we oil and comb our hair every day? Hair Care • Neatness 1 Marks

✅ Step-by-Step Model Answer & Solution:

Model Answer:
Oiling nourishes hair roots, and regular combing removes tangles and keeps our hair neat and free from dust and lice.

CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme

Keeps hair neat, healthy, free of lice 1 M

Q11 Why should you never share water directly mouth-to-bottle with others? Drinking Water Safety • Health 1 Marks

✅ Step-by-Step Model Answer & Solution:

Model Answer:
Because saliva can transfer cold, cough, and stomach germs between friends.

CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme

Prevents transfer of germs via saliva 1 M

Q12 Name two outdoor games that help keep your body fit. Outdoor Games • Physical Activity 2 Marks

✅ Step-by-Step Model Answer & Solution:

Model Answer:
Running, cycling, football, and skipping rope.

CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme

Two outdoor sports 2 M

Q13 Where should pencil shavings, fruit peels, and toffee wrappers be thrown? Dustbin Usage • Clean Environment 1 Marks

✅ Step-by-Step Model Answer & Solution:

Model Answer:
Always into the dustbin (trash can), never on the floor or ground.

CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme

Into the dustbin 1 M

Q14 Complete the famous rhyme: 'Early to bed and early to rise...' Think and Share • Early to Bed 1 Marks

✅ Step-by-Step Model Answer & Solution:

Model Answer:
'Makes a man healthy, wealthy, and wise!'

CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme

Healthy, wealthy, and wise 1 M

Q15 Why should we never wear sweaty, dirty clothes after playing sports? Clean Clothes • Freshness 1 Marks

✅ Step-by-Step Model Answer & Solution:

Model Answer:
Sweat breeds bacteria, which causes bad body odor and itchy skin infections.

CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme

Prevents bad odor and skin infection 1 M

Q16 Write down the golden motto for staying healthy. Action Checklist • Healthy Child 1 Marks

✅ Step-by-Step Model Answer & Solution:

Model Answer:
'Eat clean, drink pure water, stay active, sleep well, and keep smiling!'

CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme

Inspiring health motto 1 M

🌟 NEP 2020 Competency-Based Case Study (CBQ)

Cleanliness & Healthy Habits Environmental Case Study

Real-World Context: In 'Cleanliness & Healthy Habits', 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 'Cleanliness & Healthy Habits' teach us to practice every day?

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

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

Theme 3: The Living World & Environmental Inquiry • Class 1 Environmental Studies (EVS)

Chapter 6: My School & Friends

Classroom Ethics, Teachers, Playground Sharing & School Activities

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Chapter Highlights, Key Concepts & Visual Models

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

📖 NCERT Textbook Exercise Solutions & Step-by-Step Working (16 Solved Questions)

Q1 Name four important places inside your school campus and what children do there. School Places • Tour of Campus 3 Marks

✅ Step-by-Step Model Answer & Solution:

Model Answer:
1. Classroom: Where students sit and learn lessons from teachers.
2. Library: Where we read storybooks silently.
3. Playground: Where we play sports and run during games period.
4. Assembly Hall: Where morning prayer and announcements take place.

CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme

Four places named 1.5 M

Functions described correctly 1.5 M

Q2 Who is the head of the entire school? What does a teacher do? School Helpers • The Staff 2 Marks

✅ Step-by-Step Model Answer & Solution:

Model Answer:
• The Principal is the head of the school.
• A Teacher teaches us reading, writing, good manners, and guides us.

CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme

Principal is head 1 M

Teacher's role explained 1 M

Q3 Name two non-teaching staff members who help keep our school safe and clean. Other Helpers • Security & Cleaning 2 Marks

✅ Step-by-Step Model Answer & Solution:

Model Answer:
1. Security Guard: Keeps the school gate safe and monitors visitors.
2. School Cleaner / Sweeper: Keeps classrooms, corridors, and toilets neat and clean.

CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme

Security guard 1 M

Cleaner / sweeper 1 M

Q4 Write two golden rules of good behavior inside the classroom. Classroom Etiquette • Good Manners 2 Marks

✅ Step-by-Step Model Answer & Solution:

Model Answer:
1. Raise your hand before speaking or answering a question.
2. Listen quietly when the teacher or a classmate is speaking (do not shout).

CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme

Two classroom rules 2 M

Q5 How can you be a good friend to your classmates in school? Friendship & Sharing • Social Skills 2 Marks

✅ Step-by-Step Model Answer & Solution:

Model Answer:
By sharing crayons or erasers, playing together nicely, helping a friend who is hurt, and never bullying anyone.

CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme

Sharing, helping, playing kindly 2 M

Q6 Match each helper with their workplace:
1. Librarian (A) School entrance gate
2. Bus Driver (B) School bus
3. Guard (C) School library Matching • School People 2 Marks

✅ Step-by-Step Model Answer & Solution:

Model Answer:
• 1. Librarian → (C) School library
• 2. Bus Driver → (B) School bus
• 3. Guard → (A) School entrance gate

CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme

All 3 matches correct 2 M

Q7 Fill in the blanks:
(a) We ring the school bell to announce the end of a _______ (period / holiday).
(b) In the library, we must maintain pin-drop _______ (silence / noise).
(c) During morning assembly, we sing our National _______ (Anthem / Song). Fill in the Blanks • School Life 3 Marks

✅ Step-by-Step Model Answer & Solution:

Model Answer:
(a) period
(b) silence
(c) Anthem

CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme

period 1 M

silence 1 M

Anthem 1 M

Q8 State True or False:
(a) We should scribble or write on classroom desks and walls with pencils.
(b) We should throw chocolate wrappers into the classroom dustbin. True or False • School Conduct 2 Marks

✅ Step-by-Step Model Answer & Solution:

Model Answer:
(a) False. We must keep desks and walls clean.
(b) True. Always use dustbins.

CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme

(a) False 1 M

(b) True 1 M

Q9 What five things should you pack in your school bag before leaving home? School Bag • Essentials 2 Marks

✅ Step-by-Step Model Answer & Solution:

Model Answer:
Books, notebooks, pencil box, water bottle, and tiffin box.

CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme

Five essential bag items 2 M

Q10 Why should students walk in a single line on corridors and stairs without running? Corridor Safety • Moving in School 1 Marks

✅ Step-by-Step Model Answer & Solution:

Model Answer:
Running can cause children to collide, trip on stairs, and suffer bad injuries.

CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme

Prevents tripping, falling, injuries 1 M

Q11 What should you do before opening your tiffin box at lunch break? Tiffin Time • Hygiene & Care 1 Marks

✅ Step-by-Step Model Answer & Solution:

Model Answer:
We must wash our hands thoroughly with soap and water.

CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme

Wash hands with soap 1 M

Q12 If a new child joins your class and is sitting alone looking nervous, what will you do? Think and Share • New Student 2 Marks

✅ Step-by-Step Model Answer & Solution:

Model Answer:
I will walk up, say 'Hello, my name is...', introduce my friends, and invite them to play with us.

CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme

Kind, welcoming social response 2 M

Q13 What do you like to draw or paint in your art class? Art and Craft • Creative School 1 Marks

✅ Step-by-Step Model Answer & Solution:

Model Answer:
I love to draw colourful flowers, trees, butterflies, and houses with crayons.

CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme

Art activity response 1 M

Q14 What should you do if you find someone else's pencil box on the playground? Lost and Found • Honesty 1 Marks

✅ Step-by-Step Model Answer & Solution:

Model Answer:
I will give it to my teacher or the lost-and-found desk so it can be returned to its owner.

CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme

Give to teacher / return to owner 1 M

Q15 How should students stand when the National Anthem ('Jana Gana Mana') is being sung? National Anthem • Respect 1 Marks

✅ Step-by-Step Model Answer & Solution:

Model Answer:
We should stand in attention (straight, hands at sides, head upright, without moving) as a mark of respect.

CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme

Stand in attention without moving 1 M

Q16 Why is school called our second home? Loving Our School 1 Marks

✅ Step-by-Step Model Answer & Solution:

Model Answer:
Because we spend so much time there with our loving teachers and friends, learning, growing, and feeling safe.

CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme

Safe learning community with teachers/friends 1 M

🌟 NEP 2020 Competency-Based Case Study (CBQ)

My School & Friends Environmental Case Study

Real-World Context: In 'My School & Friends', 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 'My School & Friends' teach us to practice every day?

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

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

Theme 4: The Living World & Environmental Inquiry • Class 1 Environmental Studies (EVS)

Chapter 7: Plants Around Us

Big Trees, Small Shrubs, Herbs, Green Leaves & Flower Care

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Chapter Highlights, Key Concepts & Visual Models

Core Theme of 'Plants Around Us': Understanding natural and bodily phenomena.
Developing keen observational skills, scientific inquiry, and environmental empathy.
Practical health, hygiene, and ecological awareness aligned with NEP 2020.

📖 NCERT Textbook Exercise Solutions & Step-by-Step Working (16 Solved Questions)

Q1 Name five different kinds of plants found in nature and give one example of each. Plant Types • Classification 3 Marks

✅ Step-by-Step Model Answer & Solution:

Model Answer:
1. Trees: Big, tall plants with thick woody trunks (e.g., Banyan, Neem, Mango).
2. Shrubs: Medium-sized bushy plants (e.g., Rose, Hibiscus).
3. Herbs: Small plants with soft green stems (e.g., Mint, Coriander, Tulsi).
4. Climbers: Weak-stemmed plants that climb on supports (e.g., Money plant, Pea plant).
5. Creepers: Weak plants that crawl along the ground (e.g., Watermelon, Pumpkin).

CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme

All 5 plant types named 2 M

Valid examples for each 1 M

Q2 Name the five main parts of a plant and state what the root and leaf do. Parts of a Plant • Structure 3 Marks

✅ Step-by-Step Model Answer & Solution:

Model Answer:
• Parts: Roots, Stem, Leaves, Flowers, Fruits (and Seeds).
• Roots: Fix the plant in the soil and absorb water and minerals.
• Leaves: Prepare food for the plant using sunlight (kitchen of the plant).

CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme

Five plant parts 1 M

Root function 1 M

Leaf function 1 M

Q3 What four essential things does a plant need to grow healthy and green? Plant Needs • Growth Requirements 2 Marks

✅ Step-by-Step Model Answer & Solution:

Model Answer:
Plants need: 1. Sunlight, 2. Water, 3. Air (carbon dioxide), 4. Soil (nutrients).

CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme

Sunlight, water, air, soil 2 M

Q4 Give four important gifts that plants give to humans and animals. Uses of Plants • Gifts of Nature 2 Marks

✅ Step-by-Step Model Answer & Solution:

Model Answer:
1. Food: Fruits, vegetables, grains, nuts, and spices.
2. Oxygen: Fresh, clean air to breathe.
3. Shade & Shelter: Cool shade for travelers and homes for birds.
4. Wood & Medicines: Timber for furniture and herbal medicines.

CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme

Four uses of plants listed 2 M

Q5 What is the hard, woody stem of a big tree called? Trees • Woody Giants 1 Marks

✅ Step-by-Step Model Answer & Solution:

Model Answer:
The thick, brown, woody stem of a tree is called a Trunk.

CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme

Trunk 1 M

Q6 Fill in the blanks:
(a) A seed sprouts into a baby plant called a _______ (seedling / flower).
(b) The _______ (leaf / root) grows underneath the ground.
(c) A watermelon plant is a _______ (creeper / tree) because its fruits are heavy. Fill in the Blanks • Plant Life 3 Marks

✅ Step-by-Step Model Answer & Solution:

Model Answer:
(a) seedling
(b) root
(c) creeper

CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme

seedling 1 M

root 1 M

creeper 1 M

Q7 Match each plant with its category:
1. Banyan (A) Climber
2. Money Plant (B) Tree
3. Rose (C) Shrub Matching • Plant Types 2 Marks

✅ Step-by-Step Model Answer & Solution:

Model Answer:
• 1. Banyan → (B) Tree
• 2. Money Plant → (A) Climber
• 3. Rose → (C) Shrub

CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme

All 3 matches correct 2 M

Q8 State True or False:
(a) Plants can grow inside a dark cupboard without any sunlight or water.
(b) Trees take in carbon dioxide and release fresh oxygen for us to breathe. True or False • Botany Basics 2 Marks

✅ Step-by-Step Model Answer & Solution:

Model Answer:
(a) False. Plants need light and water.
(b) True. Photosynthesis gives us oxygen.

CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme

(a) False 1 M

(b) True 1 M

Q9 Which part of these plants do we eat?
(a) Carrot → _______
(b) Spinach → _______
(c) Apple → _______ Edible Parts of Plants 3 Marks

✅ Step-by-Step Model Answer & Solution:

Model Answer:
(a) Carrot → Root
(b) Spinach → Leaf
(c) Apple → Fruit

CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme

Root 1 M

Leaf 1 M

Fruit 1 M

Q10 Why do cactus and rose plants have thorns? Thorny Plants • Protection 1 Marks

✅ Step-by-Step Model Answer & Solution:

Model Answer:
Thorns protect the plant from being eaten by grazing animals.

CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme

Protection from grazing animals 1 M

Q11 How can you take care of house plants in your balcony or garden? Caring for Plants • Green Thumb 2 Marks

✅ Step-by-Step Model Answer & Solution:

Model Answer:
We should water them regularly, ensure they get sunlight, and never pluck their leaves or flowers needlessly.

CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme

Watering and sunlight 1 M

Do not pluck flowers needlessly 1 M

Q12 Name:
(a) The National Tree of India
(b) The National Flower of India National Tree and Flower of India 2 Marks

✅ Step-by-Step Model Answer & Solution:

Model Answer:
(a) National Tree: Banyan Tree
(b) National Flower: Lotus

CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme

Banyan tree 1 M

Lotus 1 M

Q13 Find the odd one out: [Mango Tree, Neem Tree, Banyan Tree, Mint Plant]. Odd One Out • Plants 1 Marks

✅ Step-by-Step Model Answer & Solution:

Model Answer:
Mint Plant is the odd one out because it is a small herb, while the others are large, woody trees.

CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme

Mint plant with reason 1 M

Q14 What is hidden inside every fruit that can grow into a new plant? Seeds to Plants • Germination 1 Marks

✅ Step-by-Step Model Answer & Solution:

Model Answer:
Seeds are hidden inside fruits.

CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme

Seeds 1 M

Q15 Name one plant that grows floating on water ponds. Aquatic Plants • Water Flora 1 Marks

✅ Step-by-Step Model Answer & Solution:

Model Answer:
Lotus (or Water Lily) grows floating on water.

CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme

Lotus / Water lily 1 M

Q16 What is the slogan for protecting trees? Conservation Motto • Tree Planting 1 Marks

✅ Step-by-Step Model Answer & Solution:

Model Answer:
'Plant more trees, save our Earth, keep it green and clean!'

CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme

Tree planting slogan 1 M

🌟 NEP 2020 Competency-Based Case Study (CBQ)

Plants Around Us Environmental Case Study

Real-World Context: In 'Plants Around Us', 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 'Plants Around Us' teach us to practice every day?

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

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

Theme 4: The Living World & Environmental Inquiry • Class 1 Environmental Studies (EVS)

Chapter 8: Animals in Our World

Pet, Domestic & Wild Animals, Birds, Insects & Animal Homes

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Chapter Highlights, Key Concepts & Visual Models

Core Theme of 'Animals in Our World': Understanding natural and bodily phenomena.
Developing keen observational skills, scientific inquiry, and environmental empathy.
Practical health, hygiene, and ecological awareness aligned with NEP 2020.

📖 NCERT Textbook Exercise Solutions & Step-by-Step Working (16 Solved Questions)

Q1 What is the difference between Domestic animals and Wild animals? Give two examples of each. Animal Groups • Domestic vs Wild 3 Marks

✅ Step-by-Step Model Answer & Solution:

Model Answer:
• Domestic animals: Animals tamed by humans that live on farms or in homes and help us (e.g., Cow, Horse, Dog, Sheep).
• Wild animals: Animals that live freely in natural forests and find their own food (e.g., Lion, Tiger, Elephant, Giraffe).

CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme

Domestic definition & examples 1.5 M

Wild definition & examples 1.5 M

Q2 What special body features help birds fly high in the air? Birds • Feathered Friends 2 Marks

✅ Step-by-Step Model Answer & Solution:

Model Answer:
Birds have two wings covered with light feathers, hollow lightweight bones, and a streamlined body.

CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme

Wings and feathers 1 M

Lightweight hollow bones 1 M

Q3 Where do these animals live?
(a) Horse → _______
(b) Lion → _______
(c) Bird → _______
(d) Cow → _______ Animal Homes • Shelters 2 Marks

✅ Step-by-Step Model Answer & Solution:

Model Answer:
(a) Horse → Stable
(b) Lion → Den
(c) Bird → Nest
(d) Cow → Shed

CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme

All 4 animal homes correct 2 M

Q4 Match each animal with its young baby:
1. Dog (A) Kitten
2. Cat (B) Calf
3. Cow (C) Puppy
4. Hen (D) Chick Animal Babies • Offspring 2 Marks

✅ Step-by-Step Model Answer & Solution:

Model Answer:
• 1. Dog → (C) Puppy
• 2. Cat → (A) Kitten
• 3. Cow → (B) Calf
• 4. Hen → (D) Chick

CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme

All 4 babies matched correctly 2 M

Q5 Name two animals that live only in water, and two animals that can live both on land and in water. Water Animals • Aquatic Life 2 Marks

✅ Step-by-Step Model Answer & Solution:

Model Answer:
• Only in water: Fish, Whale, Shark, Octopus.
• Both land and water: Frog, Turtle, Crocodile.

CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme

Water-only animals 1 M

Both land & water animals 1 M

Q6 How many legs do insects have? Name three insects you see around flowers or grass. Insects • Tiny Creatures 2 Marks

✅ Step-by-Step Model Answer & Solution:

Model Answer:
Insects have six (6) legs.
Examples: Butterfly, Honeybee, Ant, Ladybug, Grasshopper.

CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme

6 legs stated 1 M

Three insects named 1 M

Q7 What do cows, deer, and rabbits eat? What do lions and tigers eat? Animal Food Habits • Herbivores & Carnivores 2 Marks

✅ Step-by-Step Model Answer & Solution:

Model Answer:
• Cows, deer, and rabbits eat plants, green grass, and leaves (Plant-eaters / Herbivores).
• Lions and tigers eat the flesh of other animals (Flesh-eaters / Carnivores).

CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme

Plant-eaters explained 1 M

Flesh-eaters explained 1 M

Q8 Fill in the blanks:
(a) A sheep gives us warm _______ (wool / milk).
(b) The _______ (Cheetah / Snail) is the fastest land animal.
(c) Birds eat with their _______ (beak / hands). Fill in the Blanks • Animal Facts 3 Marks

✅ Step-by-Step Model Answer & Solution:

Model Answer:
(a) wool
(b) Cheetah
(c) beak

CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme

wool 1 M

Cheetah 1 M

beak 1 M

Q9 Name:
(a) The National Animal of India
(b) The National Bird of India
(c) The National Aquatic Animal of India National Symbols of India 3 Marks

✅ Step-by-Step Model Answer & Solution:

Model Answer:
(a) National Animal: Royal Bengal Tiger
(b) National Bird: Indian Peacock
(c) National Aquatic Animal: Ganges River Dolphin

CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme

Tiger 1 M

Peacock 1 M

Ganges River Dolphin 1 M

Q10 State True or False:
(a) Fishes breathe underwater using their gills.
(b) Earthworms fly high up in the sky like sparrows. True or False • Zoology Basics 2 Marks

✅ Step-by-Step Model Answer & Solution:

Model Answer:
(a) True. Gills absorb oxygen from water.
(b) False. Earthworms crawl in moist soil.

CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme

(a) True 1 M

(b) False 1 M

Q11 Match each animal with its sound:
1. Cow (A) Neigh
2. Dog (B) Moo
3. Horse (C) Bark Animal Sounds • Voices 2 Marks

✅ Step-by-Step Model Answer & Solution:

Model Answer:
• 1. Cow → (B) Moo
• 2. Dog → (C) Bark
• 3. Horse → (A) Neigh

CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme

All 3 sounds correct 2 M

Q12 Which is the tallest animal on land, and which is the largest land animal? Tallest and Heaviest Animals 2 Marks

✅ Step-by-Step Model Answer & Solution:

Model Answer:
• Tallest: Giraffe (with a long neck).
• Largest land animal: Elephant.

CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme

Giraffe 1 M

Elephant 1 M

Q13 How should we treat stray animals, pets, and birds around us? Kindness to Animals • Compassion 2 Marks

✅ Step-by-Step Model Answer & Solution:

Model Answer:
We should treat them with kindness and love, provide a bowl of water in summer, give leftover food, and never throw stones or hurt them.

CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme

Kindness, food, water 1 M

Never teasing or hurting them 1 M

Q14 Find the odd one out: [Cow, Goat, Buffalo, Tiger]. Odd One Out • Animal World 1 Marks

✅ Step-by-Step Model Answer & Solution:

Model Answer:
Tiger is the odd one out because it is a wild carnivore living in the forest, while the others are domestic farm animals.

CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme

Tiger with reason 1 M

Q15 Name two big birds that cannot fly high in the air. Flightless Birds • Exceptions 1 Marks

✅ Step-by-Step Model Answer & Solution:

Model Answer:
Ostrich, Penguin, and Emu are flightless birds.

CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme

Ostrich / Penguin named 1 M

Q16 Which busy insect makes sweet honey for us in its hive? Honey and Bees • Utility 1 Marks

✅ Step-by-Step Model Answer & Solution:

Model Answer:
The Honeybee makes sweet honey from flower nectar.

CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme

Honeybee 1 M

🌟 NEP 2020 Competency-Based Case Study (CBQ)

Animals in Our World Environmental Case Study

Real-World Context: In 'Animals in Our World', 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 'Animals in Our World' teach us to practice every day?

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

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

Theme 5: The Living World & Environmental Inquiry • Class 1 Environmental Studies (EVS)

Chapter 9: Air, Water & Weather

Fresh Air, Uses of Water, Sunny, Rainy, Windy & Cloudy Days

Open Dedicated Chapter Page ↗

Chapter Highlights, Key Concepts & Visual Models

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

📖 NCERT Textbook Exercise Solutions & Step-by-Step Working (16 Solved Questions)

Q1 Write three important facts about air that surrounds us. Properties of Air • Characteristics 3 Marks

✅ Step-by-Step Model Answer & Solution:

Model Answer:
1. Air is present everywhere around us.
2. We cannot see or smell air, but we can feel it when it blows.
3. All living beings need air to breathe and stay alive.

CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme

Air is everywhere 1 M

Cannot see but can feel 1 M

Needed for breathing 1 M

Q2 Explain what Breeze, Wind, and Storm mean. Wind, Breeze, Storm • Movement of Air 3 Marks

✅ Step-by-Step Model Answer & Solution:

Model Answer:
• Breeze: Gentle, cool, and pleasant moving air.
• Wind: Fast-moving air that flies kites and sways trees.
• Storm: Very strong, violent blowing wind that brings heavy rain and can uproot trees.

CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme

Breeze definition 1 M

Wind definition 1 M

Storm definition 1 M

Q3 Name three things that need air to work or fly. Uses of Air • Everyday Life 2 Marks

✅ Step-by-Step Model Answer & Solution:

Model Answer:
1. Kites and hot air balloons flying in the sky.
2. Windmills generating clean electricity.
3. Bicycle and car tires, footballs, and swimming tubes filled with air.

CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme

Three uses of air listed 2 M

Q4 List four daily household activities that require water. Uses of Water • Daily Needs 2 Marks

✅ Step-by-Step Model Answer & Solution:

Model Answer:
1. Drinking and cooking food.
2. Bathing and washing hands.
3. Washing clothes and dirty utensils.
4. Watering garden plants and cleaning the floor.

CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme

Four uses of water 2 M

Q5 Name two natural sources of water and two man-made sources of water. Sources of Water • Natural & Man-made 2 Marks

✅ Step-by-Step Model Answer & Solution:

Model Answer:
• Natural: Rain, Rivers, Lakes, Oceans, Ponds.
• Man-made: Taps, Wells, Tube wells, Hand pumps, Dams.

CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme

Natural sources 1 M

Man-made sources 1 M

Q6 Name four types of weather conditions we observe throughout the year. Weather Types • Daily Changes 2 Marks

✅ Step-by-Step Model Answer & Solution:

Model Answer:
1. Sunny day: Hot and bright sun.
2. Rainy day: Dark clouds and showers.
3. Windy day: Strong breeze blowing.
4. Cold / Chilly day: Foggy and freezing winds.

CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme

Four weather conditions named 2 M

Q7 Fill in the blanks:
(a) Moving air is called _______ (wind / water).
(b) Rain fills dry rivers, ponds, and _______ (lakes / chairs).
(c) Dark clouds bring _______ (rain / sunshine). Fill in the Blanks • Air & Water 3 Marks

✅ Step-by-Step Model Answer & Solution:

Model Answer:
(a) wind
(b) lakes
(c) rain

CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme

wind 1 M

lakes 1 M

rain 1 M

Q8 State True or False:
(a) Water has a fixed shape of its own and never takes the shape of its container.
(b) Air has weight and occupies space. True or False • Earth Science 2 Marks

✅ Step-by-Step Model Answer & Solution:

Model Answer:
(a) False. Water takes the shape of whatever bottle or bowl it is poured into.
(b) True. An inflated balloon is heavier and bigger than a deflated one.

CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme

(a) False 1 M

(b) True 1 M

Q9 What makes the air dirty (polluted), and how can we keep the air clean? Air Pollution • Keeping Air Fresh 2 Marks

✅ Step-by-Step Model Answer & Solution:

Model Answer:
• Pollution caused by: Smoke from factories, exhaust fumes from vehicles, and burning garbage.
• How to clean: Plant lots of green trees and walk or cycle for short distances.

CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme

Causes of dirty air 1 M

How trees keep air clean 1 M

Q10 What happens to wet clothes hung outside under the warm sun? Where does the water go? Water Cycle • Simple Explanation 2 Marks

✅ Step-by-Step Model Answer & Solution:

Model Answer:
The sun's heat turns the water into invisible water vapour (evaporation), which rises up into the air to form clouds.

CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme

Evaporates into water vapour / rises to clouds 2 M

Q11 When do we see a rainbow in the sky? How many colours does it have? Rainbow Formation • Sunlight & Rain 2 Marks

✅ Step-by-Step Model Answer & Solution:

Model Answer:
We see a rainbow when the sun shines through raindrops after a shower. It has seven (7) colours.

CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme

Sun shines after rain 1 M

7 colours 1 M

Q12 State two ways children can avoid wasting water at home and school. Save Water • Conservation Action 2 Marks

✅ Step-by-Step Model Answer & Solution:

Model Answer:
1. Turn taps off tightly after washing hands.
2. Never play with water hosepipes; use remaining water in water bottles to water plants.

CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme

Turn off taps 1 M

Re-use leftover water for plants 1 M

Q13 What happens when you blow air into a rubber balloon? Hands-on Experiment • Air Has Shape 1 Marks

✅ Step-by-Step Model Answer & Solution:

Model Answer:
The balloon expands and gets bigger, proving that air occupies space.

CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme

Expands / air occupies space 1 M

Q14 Where should you NEVER stand during a thunderstorm with lightning? Safety in Storm • Weather Caution 1 Marks

✅ Step-by-Step Model Answer & Solution:

Model Answer:
You should never stand under a tall tree or near metal poles in an open field because lightning strikes tall objects.

CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme

Stay away from tall trees/poles 1 M

Q15 Find the odd one out: [River, Rain, Tap, Ocean]. Odd One Out • Water Forms 1 Marks

✅ Step-by-Step Model Answer & Solution:

Model Answer:
Tap is man-made, while River, Rain, and Ocean are natural water bodies.

CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme

Tap with valid reason 1 M

Q16 Why is water called 'Liquid Gold'? Golden Environmental Rule 1 Marks

✅ Step-by-Step Model Answer & Solution:

Model Answer:
Because no human, animal, or plant can survive without water. Every drop of water is precious!

CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme

Life cannot survive without water 1 M

🌟 NEP 2020 Competency-Based Case Study (CBQ)

Air, Water & Weather Environmental Case Study

Real-World Context: In 'Air, Water & Weather', 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 'Air, Water & Weather' teach us to practice every day?

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

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

Theme 5: The Living World & Environmental Inquiry • Class 1 Environmental Studies (EVS)

Chapter 10: Keeping Safe & Good Manners

Home Safety, Road Rules, Zebra Crossing & Polite Magic Words

Open Dedicated Chapter Page ↗

Chapter Highlights, Key Concepts & Visual Models

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.

📖 NCERT Textbook Exercise Solutions & Step-by-Step Working (16 Solved Questions)

Q1 What do the three colours of traffic lights tell drivers and pedestrians?
(a) Red Light → _______
(b) Yellow Light → _______
(c) Green Light → _______ Safety on Road • Traffic Lights 3 Marks

✅ Step-by-Step Model Answer & Solution:

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 Where should pedestrians always cross a busy road? What are the safety steps? Crossing the Road • Zebra Crossing 2 Marks

✅ Step-by-Step Model Answer & Solution:

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 Name three things at home that children should NOT touch or play with. Safety at Home • Dangerous Objects 3 Marks

✅ Step-by-Step Model Answer & Solution:

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 Write two important safety rules to follow while traveling in a school bus. Safety in the Bus • Commuting Rules 2 Marks

✅ Step-by-Step Model Answer & Solution:

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 What should you do while waiting for your turn on the slide or swing? Safety on the Playground • Play Fair 1 Marks

✅ Step-by-Step Model Answer & Solution:

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 Name the four golden magic words of politeness and when to use them. Good Manners • Magic Words 2 Marks

✅ Step-by-Step Model Answer & Solution:

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:
(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). Fill in the Blanks • Safety & Manners 3 Marks

✅ Step-by-Step Model Answer & Solution:

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

CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme

footpath 1 M

stranger 1 M

smile 1 M

Q8 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. True or False • Safety Knowledge 2 Marks

✅ Step-by-Step Model Answer & Solution:

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 What is a First Aid box? Name two items kept in a school first-aid kit. First Aid • Minor Cuts 2 Marks

✅ Step-by-Step Model Answer & Solution:

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 Why must young children always swim with a rubber float tube and in adult presence? Swimming Safety • Water Caution 1 Marks

✅ Step-by-Step Model Answer & Solution:

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 Why should children NEVER take pills or medicines by themselves without parents? Medicine Safety • Poison Prevention 1 Marks

✅ Step-by-Step Model Answer & Solution:

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 What emergency phone number in India is dialed for:
(a) Police Assistance → _______
(b) Ambulance / Medical Emergency → _______
(c) Fire Brigade → _______ Emergency Helpline Numbers 3 Marks

✅ Step-by-Step Model Answer & Solution:

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 What should you do if an unknown stranger asks you to get into their car? Stranger Danger • Personal Safety 1 Marks

✅ Step-by-Step Model Answer & Solution:

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 If someone's touch makes you feel uncomfortable or scared, what should you do? Good Touch and Bad Touch Awareness 2 Marks

✅ Step-by-Step Model Answer & Solution:

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 Which object is safe for a child to play with? [Scissors, Matchstick, Soft Teddy Bear, Blade]. Odd One Out • Safety Objects 1 Marks

✅ Step-by-Step Model Answer & Solution:

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 Complete the golden safety motto: 'Safety First, ...' Safety Motto • Life Golden Rule 1 Marks

✅ Step-by-Step Model Answer & Solution:

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 (CBQ)

Keeping Safe & Good Manners Environmental Case Study

Real-World Context: 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?

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

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

Section 1: Community, Surroundings & Citizenship • Class 1 Environmental Studies (EVS)

Chapter 1: My Neighbourhood & Helpers

Doctor, Nurse, Teacher, Police, Sweeper, Postman & Plumber

Open Dedicated Chapter Page ↗

Chapter Highlights, Key Concepts & Visual Models

Theme of 'My Neighbourhood & Helpers': Exploring human community networks and societal roles.
Fostering civic responsibility, mutual respect for community helpers, and safety rules.
Developing environmental stewardship and neighborhood awareness.

📖 NCERT Textbook Exercise Solutions & Step-by-Step Working (16 Solved Questions)

Q1 What is a 'Neighbourhood', and who are 'Neighbours'? Neighbourhood • Definition 2 Marks

✅ Step-by-Step Model Answer & Solution:

Model Answer:
• Neighbourhood: The area and houses surrounding our home.
• Neighbours: The families and people who live close to our house.

CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme

Neighbourhood definition 1 M

Neighbours definition 1 M

Q2 Name four community helpers who assist us in our daily lives and state what each one does. Community Helpers • Roles 3 Marks

✅ Step-by-Step Model Answer & Solution:

Model Answer:
1. Doctor / Nurse: Treats us and gives medicine when we are sick.
2. Policeman / Policewoman: Maintains law, order, and catches criminals.
3. Firefighter: Puts out dangerous fires and rescues people.
4. Teacher: Teaches children to read, write, and be good citizens.

CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme

Four helpers named 1.5 M

Their roles described 1.5 M

Q3 Why is the road sweeper (sanitation worker) one of the most important helpers in our community? Sanitation Helper • Sweeper 2 Marks

✅ Step-by-Step Model Answer & Solution:

Model Answer:
Because they sweep streets, clean drains, and collect garbage every morning, keeping our neighbourhood clean and preventing diseases.

CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme

Cleans roads and garbage 1 M

Prevents disease spread 1 M

Q4 What does a postman or delivery agent bring to our doorstep? Postman / Courier • Deliveries 1 Marks

✅ Step-by-Step Model Answer & Solution:

Model Answer:
They bring letters, postcards, parcels, and important documents from friends and relatives.

CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme

Letters, parcels, postcards 1 M

Q5 Match each helper with their tool:
1. Doctor (A) Scissors & comb
2. Barber (B) Stethoscope & thermometer
3. Plumber (C) Pipe wrench & spanner Matching • Helpers and Tools 2 Marks

✅ Step-by-Step Model Answer & Solution:

Model Answer:
• 1. Doctor → (B) Stethoscope & thermometer
• 2. Barber → (A) Scissors & comb
• 3. Plumber → (C) Pipe wrench & spanner

CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme

All 3 matches correct 2 M

Q6 Fill in the blanks:
(a) A _______ (carpenter / tailor) makes wooden chairs, tables, and doors.
(b) A _______ (baker / cobbler) mends our torn shoes and sandals.
(c) A _______ (farmer / pilot) grows food grains and vegetables in fields. Fill in the Blanks • Helpers 3 Marks

✅ Step-by-Step Model Answer & Solution:

Model Answer:
(a) carpenter
(b) cobbler
(c) farmer

CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme

carpenter 1 M

cobbler 1 M

farmer 1 M

Q7 State True or False:
(a) We should respect and speak politely to all community helpers.
(b) Good neighbours help each other during emergencies and share happy festivals. True or False • Community Life 2 Marks

✅ Step-by-Step Model Answer & Solution:

Model Answer:
(a) True. Every profession deserves dignity and respect.
(b) True. Neighbours are our first help in times of need.

CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme

(a) True 1 M

(b) True 1 M

Q8 How should you speak when asking the milkman or security guard for something? Dignity of Labour • Respect 1 Marks

✅ Step-by-Step Model Answer & Solution:

Model Answer:
We should speak with courtesy, greeting them with 'Namaste / Good morning' and saying 'Please' and 'Thank you'.

CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme

Polite greeting and courtesy words 1 M

Q9 What vehicle rushes to put out a burning building with sirens blaring? Emergency Helpline • Fire 1 Marks

✅ Step-by-Step Model Answer & Solution:

Model Answer:
A red Fire Engine (Fire Truck) with long water hoses and ladders.

CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme

Fire engine / fire truck 1 M

Q10 Find the odd one out: [Doctor, Nurse, Stethoscope, Thief]. Odd One Out • Helpers 1 Marks

✅ Step-by-Step Model Answer & Solution:

Model Answer:
Thief is a criminal, while Doctor, Nurse, and Stethoscope belong to hospital healthcare helpers.

CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme

Thief identified with reason 1 M

Q11 Who do you call when electric fans, tubelights, or switches stop working at home? Electrician • Home Helper 1 Marks

✅ Step-by-Step Model Answer & Solution:

Model Answer:
We call an Electrician.

CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme

Electrician 1 M

Q12 What does a gardener (Mali) do in a park or school garden? Gardener • Nature Care 2 Marks

✅ Step-by-Step Model Answer & Solution:

Model Answer:
A gardener plants saplings, trims grass, waters flowers, and pulls out weeds.

CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme

Waters plants and trims grass 2 M

Q13 Where does your family buy fresh potatoes, tomatoes, and apples from? Green Grocer • Fresh Food 1 Marks

✅ Step-by-Step Model Answer & Solution:

Model Answer:
From the Green Grocer (vegetable and fruit seller) in the market.

CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme

Green grocer / vegetable seller 1 M

Q14 What color uniform does a traffic police officer typically wear? Picture Observation • Uniforms 1 Marks

✅ Step-by-Step Model Answer & Solution:

Model Answer:
A traffic police officer wears a white shirt with navy blue/khaki trousers and a cap (or fluorescent safety jacket).

CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme

White shirt / khaki / blue trousers 1 M

Q15 Write one thing you should NOT do to disturb your neighbours. Think and Share • Being a Good Neighbour 1 Marks

✅ Step-by-Step Model Answer & Solution:

Model Answer:
We should not play very loud music or make noisy commotions late at night.

CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme

Avoid loud noise / disturbance 1 M

Q16 Which community helper would you like to become when you grow up, and why? Future Career • Child's Wish 1 Marks

✅ Step-by-Step Model Answer & Solution:

Model Answer:
I want to become a doctor to heal sick people / teacher to educate children / pilot to fly aeroplanes.

CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme

Informed career choice with reason 1 M

🌟 NEP 2020 Competency-Based Case Study (CBQ)

My Neighbourhood & Helpers Civic Context Study

Real-World Context: Every child is an important member of a vibrant neighborhood community. In 'My Neighbourhood & Helpers', learners explore how mutual support, civic awareness, and safety create a peaceful environment.

Analytical Task: How does understanding 'My Neighbourhood & Helpers' help us become caring and responsible citizens?

It helps us appreciate the work of others, follow community rules, protect public places, and ensure the safety and happiness of everyone around us.

CBSE Assessment Rubric: 1.5 M for community understanding + 1.5 M for civic action

Section 1: Community, Surroundings & Citizenship • Class 1 Environmental Studies (EVS)

Chapter 2: Places in My Locality

Hospital, Market, School, Bank, Post Office, Police Station & Park

Open Dedicated Chapter Page ↗

Chapter Highlights, Key Concepts & Visual Models

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.

📖 NCERT Textbook Exercise Solutions & Step-by-Step Working (16 Solved Questions)

Q1 Name five important public places located in a good neighbourhood and state their purpose. Neighbourhood Places • Important Buildings 3 Marks

✅ Step-by-Step Model Answer & Solution:

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.

CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme

Five places named 1.5 M

Purposes explained accurately 1.5 M

Q2 What special vehicle brings patients to a hospital in an emergency with flashing lights and a siren? The Hospital • Healthcare 1 Marks

✅ Step-by-Step Model Answer & Solution:

Model Answer:
An Ambulance.

CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme

Ambulance 1 M

Q3 What machine outside a bank allows people to withdraw cash anytime using a plastic card? The Bank • Money & Valuables 1 Marks

✅ Step-by-Step Model Answer & Solution:

Model Answer:
An ATM (Automated Teller Machine).

CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme

ATM 1 M

Q4 Why is a green park an important place in every locality? The Park • Recreation 2 Marks

✅ Step-by-Step Model Answer & Solution:

Model Answer:
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 What different shops do you see in a local neighbourhood market? The Market • Buying Goods 2 Marks

✅ Step-by-Step Model Answer & Solution:

Model Answer:
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 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 Matching • Places and Needs 2 Marks

✅ Step-by-Step Model Answer & Solution:

Model Answer:
• 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:
(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). Fill in the Blanks • Locality 3 Marks

✅ Step-by-Step Model Answer & Solution:

Model Answer:
(a) letterbox
(b) fire brigade
(c) church

CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme

letterbox 1 M

fire brigade 1 M

church 1 M

Q8 Name the places of worship for:
(a) Hindus → _______
(b) Muslims → _______
(c) Sikhs → _______
(d) Christians → _______ Places of Worship • Harmony 2 Marks

✅ Step-by-Step Model Answer & Solution:

Model Answer:
(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 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. True or False • Locality Facts 2 Marks

✅ Step-by-Step Model Answer & Solution:

Model Answer:
(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 Where do passengers wait in a line to board city buses? Bus Stop • Commuting 1 Marks

✅ Step-by-Step Model Answer & Solution:

Model Answer:
At the Bus Stop (or Bus Shelter / Terminal).

CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme

Bus stop / shelter 1 M

Q11 Write two rules children should follow when visiting a public park. Park Rules • Cleanliness 2 Marks

✅ Step-by-Step Model Answer & Solution:

Model Answer:
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 What should you carry to borrow books from a public or school library? Library • Reading Room 1 Marks

✅ Step-by-Step Model Answer & Solution:

Model Answer:
A Library Card (or Student ID Card).

CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme

Library card / ID card 1 M

Q13 Find the odd one out: [Hospital, Bedroom, Market, Police Station]. Odd One Out • Places 1 Marks

✅ Step-by-Step Model Answer & Solution:

Model Answer:
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 What color are fire trucks and fire hydrants usually painted, and why? Fire Station • Emergency 1 Marks

✅ Step-by-Step Model Answer & Solution:

Model Answer:
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 What paper note from a doctor must you show the chemist to buy medicines? Pharmacy / Chemist • Healthcare 1 Marks

✅ Step-by-Step Model Answer & Solution:

Model Answer:
A doctor's Prescription.

CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme

Doctor's prescription 1 M

Q16 Why should we never damage or scribble on public street lights, benches, or walls? Good Citizen • Public Property 1 Marks

✅ Step-by-Step Model Answer & Solution:

Model Answer:
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 (CBQ)

Places in My Locality Civic Context Study

Real-World Context: 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?

It helps us appreciate the work of others, follow community rules, protect public places, and ensure the safety and happiness of everyone around us.

CBSE Assessment Rubric: 1.5 M for community understanding + 1.5 M for civic action

Section 2: Community, Surroundings & Citizenship • Class 1 Environmental Studies (EVS)

Chapter 3: Festivals We Celebrate

Diwali, Eid, Christmas, Gurpurab, Holi, Republic Day & Harmony

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Chapter Highlights, Key Concepts & Visual Models

Theme of 'Festivals We Celebrate': Exploring human community networks and societal roles.
Fostering civic responsibility, mutual respect for community helpers, and safety rules.
Developing environmental stewardship and neighborhood awareness.

📖 NCERT Textbook Exercise Solutions & Step-by-Step Working (16 Solved Questions)

Q1 What are the two main types of festivals celebrated in India? Festivals of India • Unity in Diversity 2 Marks

✅ Step-by-Step Model Answer & Solution:

Model Answer:
1. National Festivals: Celebrated by all citizens across the entire country.
2. Religious / Harvest Festivals: Celebrated by communities with traditional rituals, sweets, and joy.

CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme

National festivals 1 M

Religious / Harvest festivals 1 M

Q2 Name the three National Festivals of India and their celebration dates. Three National Festivals 3 Marks

✅ Step-by-Step Model Answer & Solution:

Model Answer:
1. Independence Day: 15th August.
2. Republic Day: 26th January.
3. Gandhi Jayanti: 2nd October.

CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme

Independence Day - 15 Aug 1 M

Republic Day - 26 Jan 1 M

Gandhi Jayanti - 2 Oct 1 M

Q3 Why is Diwali called the 'Festival of Lights'? How do people celebrate it? Diwali • Festival of Lights 2 Marks

✅ Step-by-Step Model Answer & Solution:

Model Answer:
Diwali marks the victory of light over darkness. People light clay diyas, decorate homes with rangoli, pray to Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Ganesha, and share sweets.

CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme

Victory of light over darkness 1 M

Diyas, rangoli, sweets 1 M

Q4 How do children celebrate the joyful festival of Holi? Holi • Festival of Colors 2 Marks

✅ Step-by-Step Model Answer & Solution:

Model Answer:
Children play with herbal dry gulal, spray colored water with pichkaris, eat sweet gujiyas, and hug friends with love.

CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme

Gulal and pichkari 1 M

Gujiya and hugging friends 1 M

Q5 How is Eid-ul-Fitr celebrated? What special sweet vermicelli pudding is prepared? Eid-ul-Fitr • Festival of Brotherhood 2 Marks

✅ Step-by-Step Model Answer & Solution:

Model Answer:
People go to the mosque for special prayers, embrace each other wishing 'Eid Mubarak', and enjoy sweet Sewaiyan (Sheer Khurma).

CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme

Mosque prayers and Eid Mubarak 1 M

Sewaiyan sweet dish 1 M

Q6 Whose birthday is celebrated on Christmas? What tree is decorated? Christmas • 25th December 2 Marks

✅ Step-by-Step Model Answer & Solution:

Model Answer:
Christmas celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ on 25th December. Families decorate a Christmas Tree with stars, lights, and bells, and await gifts from Santa Claus.

CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme

Birth of Jesus Christ 1 M

Decorated Christmas tree / Santa Claus 1 M

Q7 What is Gurpurab, and what is the community feast in a Gurdwara called? Gurpurab • Sikh Celebrations 2 Marks

✅ Step-by-Step Model Answer & Solution:

Model Answer:
Gurpurab marks the birthdays of Sikh Gurus (such as Guru Nanak Dev Ji). People pray at the Gurdwara and eat a free community meal called Langar.

CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme

Birthday of Sikh Gurus 1 M

Langar community meal 1 M

Q8 Match each festival with its region:
1. Pongal (A) Kerala
2. Onam (B) Punjab
3. Baisakhi (C) Tamil Nadu Harvest Festivals • Baisakhi, Pongal, Onam 2 Marks

✅ Step-by-Step Model Answer & Solution:

Model Answer:
• 1. Pongal → (C) Tamil Nadu
• 2. Onam → (A) Kerala
• 3. Baisakhi → (B) Punjab

CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme

All 3 harvest matches correct 2 M

Q9 Fill in the blanks:
(a) On Independence Day, the Prime Minister hoists the National Flag at the _______ (Red Fort / Taj Mahal).
(b) Lord Rama returned to Ayodhya on the day of _______ (Diwali / Holi).
(c) Santa Claus brings gifts on _______ (Christmas / Eid). Fill in the Blanks • Celebrations 3 Marks

✅ Step-by-Step Model Answer & Solution:

Model Answer:
(a) Red Fort
(b) Diwali
(c) Christmas

CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme

Red Fort 1 M

Diwali 1 M

Christmas 1 M

Q10 State True or False:
(a) We should celebrate an eco-friendly green Diwali without bursting polluting firecrackers.
(b) National festivals are celebrated only in schools and nowhere else. True or False • Festival Facts 2 Marks

✅ Step-by-Step Model Answer & Solution:

Model Answer:
(a) True. Green Diwali protects our air and pets from loud noise.
(b) False. Celebrated across all states by every citizen.

CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme

(a) True 1 M

(b) False 1 M

Q11 What does a sister tie on her brother's wrist on Raksha Bandhan? Raksha Bandhan • Bond of Love 1 Marks

✅ Step-by-Step Model Answer & Solution:

Model Answer:
A sacred, colourful thread called a Rakhi, praying for his long life, while the brother promises to protect her.

CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme

Rakhi thread 1 M

Q12 Effigies of which ten-headed demon king are burnt on Dussehra? Dussehra • Victory of Good 1 Marks

✅ Step-by-Step Model Answer & Solution:

Model Answer:
Giant effigies of Ravana (along with Kumbhakarna and Meghanada) are burnt to celebrate the victory of good over evil.

CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme

Ravana effigy 1 M

Q13 Name the three colours of the Indian National Flag (Tiranga). National Flag • The Tricolour 2 Marks

✅ Step-by-Step Model Answer & Solution:

Model Answer:
Saffron (top), White (middle), and Green (bottom), with the Navy Blue Ashoka Chakra in the center.

CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme

Saffron, White, Green 2 M

Q14 Match the festival with its special dish:
1. Holi (A) Cake & cookies
2. Eid (B) Gujiya
3. Christmas (C) Sewaiyan Festival Foods • Delicacies 2 Marks

✅ Step-by-Step Model Answer & Solution:

Model Answer:
• 1. Holi → (B) Gujiya
• 2. Eid → (C) Sewaiyan
• 3. Christmas → (A) Cake & cookies

CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme

All 3 foods matched correctly 2 M

Q15 What important life lesson do all Indian festivals teach us? Sharing and Caring • Values 1 Marks

✅ Step-by-Step Model Answer & Solution:

Model Answer:
They teach us love, brotherhood, sharing joy with the needy, and living together in harmony.

CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme

Love, sharing, unity in diversity 1 M

Q16 What natural materials can be used to make beautiful rangoli at your doorway? Festive Rangoli • Art 1 Marks

✅ Step-by-Step Model Answer & Solution:

Model Answer:
Flower petals (marigold, rose), colored rice powder, and turmeric.

CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme

Flower petals and colored powder 1 M

🌟 NEP 2020 Competency-Based Case Study (CBQ)

Festivals We Celebrate Civic Context Study

Real-World Context: Every child is an important member of a vibrant neighborhood community. In 'Festivals We Celebrate', learners explore how mutual support, civic awareness, and safety create a peaceful environment.

Analytical Task: How does understanding 'Festivals We Celebrate' help us become caring and responsible citizens?

It helps us appreciate the work of others, follow community rules, protect public places, and ensure the safety and happiness of everyone around us.

CBSE Assessment Rubric: 1.5 M for community understanding + 1.5 M for civic action

Section 2: Community, Surroundings & Citizenship • Class 1 Environmental Studies (EVS)

Chapter 4: Travel & Transport

Land, Water & Air Vehicles, Wheels, Safety on Roads & Eco-Travel

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Chapter Highlights, Key Concepts & Visual Models

Theme of 'Travel & Transport': Exploring human community networks and societal roles.
Fostering civic responsibility, mutual respect for community helpers, and safety rules.
Developing environmental stewardship and neighborhood awareness.

📖 NCERT Textbook Exercise Solutions & Step-by-Step Working (16 Solved Questions)

Q1 Name the three main modes of transport and give two examples of vehicles for each. Modes of Transport • Three Types 3 Marks

✅ Step-by-Step Model Answer & Solution:

Model Answer:
1. Land Transport: Bicycle, scooter, car, bus, train.
2. Water Transport: Boat, ship, steamer, ferry.
3. Air Transport: Aeroplane, helicopter, rocket.

CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme

Land transport examples 1 M

Water transport examples 1 M

Air transport examples 1 M

Q2 Which is the fastest mode of travel in the world? Fastest Means of Transport 1 Marks

✅ Step-by-Step Model Answer & Solution:

Model Answer:
Air Transport (Aeroplane) is the fastest means of transport.

CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme

Aeroplane / Air transport 1 M

Q3 Which vehicle carries hundreds of passengers and heavy goods across long distances on iron tracks? Land Transport • Rails 1 Marks

✅ Step-by-Step Model Answer & Solution:

Model Answer:
A Train (Railways).

CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme

Train 1 M

Q4 Name two means of transport that do NOT run on petrol or diesel and cause zero smoke pollution. Eco-friendly Vehicles • No Pollution 2 Marks

✅ Step-by-Step Model Answer & Solution:

Model Answer:
Bicycle (pedal cycle) and E-rickshaw / Electric cycle (also walking).

CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme

Bicycle and electric vehicle 2 M

Q5 Name the vehicle used by:
(a) Doctors to carry critically sick patients → _______
(b) Firefighters to spray water on big fires → _______
(c) Police officers on road patrol → _______ Special Vehicles • Emergency 3 Marks

✅ Step-by-Step Model Answer & Solution:

Model Answer:
(a) Ambulance
(b) Fire Engine
(c) Police PCR Van / Patrol Car

CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme

Ambulance 1 M

Fire engine 1 M

Police patrol car 1 M

Q6 Match each vehicle with its number of wheels:
1. Bicycle (A) 4 wheels
2. Auto-rickshaw (B) 2 wheels
3. Motor Car (C) 3 wheels Matching • Vehicles & Wheels 2 Marks

✅ Step-by-Step Model Answer & Solution:

Model Answer:
• 1. Bicycle → (B) 2 wheels
• 2. Auto-rickshaw → (C) 3 wheels
• 3. Motor Car → (A) 4 wheels

CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme

All 3 wheel counts correct 2 M

Q7 Fill in the blanks:
(a) A ship sails on deep _______ (water / railway track).
(b) A helicopter lands on a _______ (helipad / bus stop).
(c) We must always wear a _______ (helmet / cap) while riding a two-wheeler. Fill in the Blanks • Vehicles 3 Marks

✅ Step-by-Step Model Answer & Solution:

Model Answer:
(a) water
(b) helipad
(c) helmet

CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme

water 1 M

helipad 1 M

helmet 1 M

Q8 Which animal is called the 'Ship of the Desert'? Which animal carries loads in steep hills? Animal Transport • Desert and Mountains 2 Marks

✅ Step-by-Step Model Answer & Solution:

Model Answer:
• Camel is the Ship of the Desert.
• Pony / Mule / Donkey carries loads in steep mountains.

CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme

Camel 1 M

Pony / mule 1 M

Q9 State True or False:
(a) Trains run on concrete highways just like scooters.
(b) Fastening a car seatbelt keeps passengers safe in sudden stops. True or False • Transport Facts 2 Marks

✅ Step-by-Step Model Answer & Solution:

Model Answer:
(a) False. Trains run on railway tracks.
(b) True. Seatbelts save lives.

CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme

(a) False 1 M

(b) True 1 M

Q10 What is an underground or elevated electric passenger train inside large cities called? Public Transport • Mass Transit 1 Marks

✅ Step-by-Step Model Answer & Solution:

Model Answer:
The Metro Train (Metro Rail).

CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme

Metro train 1 M

Q11 Where do big cargo and passenger ships load and unload at the seashore? Water Transport • Harbour 1 Marks

✅ Step-by-Step Model Answer & Solution:

Model Answer:
At a Port (or Harbour).

CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme

Port / harbour 1 M

Q12 Who drives:
(a) An aeroplane? → _______
(b) A ship? → _______ Pilots and Captains • Drivers 2 Marks

✅ Step-by-Step Model Answer & Solution:

Model Answer:
(a) Aeroplane → Pilot
(b) Ship → Captain

CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme

Pilot 1 M

Captain 1 M

Q13 Why is it mandatory to wear a helmet on a motorcycle? Road Safety • Seatbelt and Helmet 1 Marks

✅ Step-by-Step Model Answer & Solution:

Model Answer:
To protect our head and brain from severe injury in case of a road accident.

CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme

Protects head from injury 1 M

Q14 Find the odd one out: [Bus, Car, Helicopter, Scooter]. Odd One Out • Transport 1 Marks

✅ Step-by-Step Model Answer & Solution:

Model Answer:
Helicopter is an air transport vehicle, while Bus, Car, and Scooter are land transport vehicles.

CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme

Helicopter with reason 1 M

Q15 How does traveling together in school buses or carpools help the environment? Carpooling • Saving Fuel 1 Marks

✅ Step-by-Step Model Answer & Solution:

Model Answer:
It reduces the number of cars on the road, which saves petrol and decreases smoke and traffic jams.

CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme

Saves fuel and reduces pollution 1 M

Q16 What vehicle is used by astronauts to travel outside the Earth into outer space? Space Vehicle • Rocket 1 Marks

✅ Step-by-Step Model Answer & Solution:

Model Answer:
A Rocket (Spacecraft).

CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme

Rocket / spacecraft 1 M

🌟 NEP 2020 Competency-Based Case Study (CBQ)

Travel & Transport Civic Context Study

Real-World Context: Every child is an important member of a vibrant neighborhood community. In 'Travel & Transport', learners explore how mutual support, civic awareness, and safety create a peaceful environment.

Analytical Task: How does understanding 'Travel & Transport' help us become caring and responsible citizens?

It helps us appreciate the work of others, follow community rules, protect public places, and ensure the safety and happiness of everyone around us.

CBSE Assessment Rubric: 1.5 M for community understanding + 1.5 M for civic action

Section 3: Community, Surroundings & Citizenship • Class 1 Environmental Studies (EVS)

Chapter 5: Good Habits & Social Etiquette

Respecting Elders, Sharing, Politeness, Queueing & Kindness

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Chapter Highlights, Key Concepts & Visual Models

Theme of 'Good Habits & Social Etiquette': Exploring human community networks and societal roles.
Fostering civic responsibility, mutual respect for community helpers, and safety rules.
Developing environmental stewardship and neighborhood awareness.

📖 NCERT Textbook Exercise Solutions & Step-by-Step Working (16 Solved Questions)

Q1 What polite words should you use when:
(a) You ask someone for a pencil → _______
(b) Someone hands you a glass of water → _______
(c) You accidentally step on someone's foot → _______ Good Manners • Golden Words 3 Marks

✅ Step-by-Step Model Answer & Solution:

Model Answer:
(a) Please
(b) Thank you
(c) I am sorry

CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme

Please 1 M

Thank you 1 M

I am sorry 1 M

Q2 Why should we speak softly and never shout in public places or at home? Speaking Softly • Etiquette 2 Marks

✅ Step-by-Step Model Answer & Solution:

Model Answer:
Speaking softly shows good manners, respect, and prevents noise disturbance for others.

CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme

Shows respect and courtesy 1 M

Prevents noise disturbance 1 M

Q3 Why is it important to stand in a queue at the water cooler or ticket counter? Queue Manners • Taking Turns 2 Marks

✅ Step-by-Step Model Answer & Solution:

Model Answer:
Standing in a queue ensures fairness, order, and prevents pushing, arguments, and falling down.

CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme

Maintains order and fairness 1 M

Prevents accidents and pushing 1 M

Q4 How should you welcome guests when they ring the doorbell at your house? Greeting Visitors • Hospitality 2 Marks

✅ Step-by-Step Model Answer & Solution:

Model Answer:
Open the door with a smile, say 'Namaste / Welcome, please come in', and offer them a seat and a glass of clean water.

CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme

Polite greeting 1 M

Offer seat and water 1 M

Q5 State two good table manners every child must practice while dining. Table Manners • Eating Politely 2 Marks

✅ Step-by-Step Model Answer & Solution:

Model Answer:
1. Do not talk with food inside your mouth.
2. Wait until everyone is seated before starting, and wipe mouth neatly with a napkin.

CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme

Two table manners listed 2 M

Q6 Fill in the blanks:
(a) Always knock on a closed door and ask 'May I _______ (come in / run away)?'
(b) We must _______ (respect / mock) our teachers and elders.
(c) We should cover our mouth when we _______ (yawn / sing). Fill in the Blanks • Social Etiquette 3 Marks

✅ Step-by-Step Model Answer & Solution:

Model Answer:
(a) come in
(b) respect
(c) yawn

CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme

come in 1 M

respect 1 M

yawn 1 M

Q7 State True or False:
(a) Interrupting two elders when they are talking is a sign of good manners.
(b) Saying 'Excuse me' before passing through a crowded hallway is polite. True or False • Behavior 2 Marks

✅ Step-by-Step Model Answer & Solution:

Model Answer:
(a) False. We should wait until they finish speaking.
(b) True. Saying excuse me shows polite breeding.

CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme

(a) False 1 M

(b) True 1 M

Q8 How can you help an elderly person who is crossing the road or climbing stairs? Kindness to the Elderly 2 Marks

✅ Step-by-Step Model Answer & Solution:

Model Answer:
We can hold their hand gently to guide them, carry their light bag, or offer them our seat on a bus.

CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme

Hold hand / offer seat / carry bag 2 M

Q9 What should you do if you accidentally break a glass vase or tear a book page? Truthfulness • Moral Character 2 Marks

✅ Step-by-Step Model Answer & Solution:

Model Answer:
Speak the truth immediately, say 'I am sorry, it was an accident', and never blame anyone else.

CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme

Speak truth and apologize 2 M

Q10 What should you remember when you borrow an eraser or storybook from a friend? Borrowing Manners • Taking Care of Items 1 Marks

✅ Step-by-Step Model Answer & Solution:

Model Answer:
Keep it neat and safe, return it promptly with a 'Thank you', and do not damage or lose it.

CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme

Return safely with thank you 1 M

Q11 Find the odd one out: [Please, Thank you, Shouting, Sorry]. Odd One Out • Manners 1 Marks

✅ Step-by-Step Model Answer & Solution:

Model Answer:
Shouting is bad and rude behavior, while the other three are polite magic words.

CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme

Shouting with reason 1 M

Q12 What is a 'Good Deed'? Give one example of a good deed you did this week. Helping Others • Good Deed 2 Marks

✅ Step-by-Step Model Answer & Solution:

Model Answer:
A good deed is an act of kindness done to help someone without expecting a reward.
Example: Helped my friend find their lost pencil / Shared my lunch.

CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme

Good deed definition 1 M

Authentic example 1 M

Q13 Why is throwing garbage on the road or out of car windows considered very bad manners? Clean Surroundings • Etiquette 1 Marks

✅ Step-by-Step Model Answer & Solution:

Model Answer:
Because it litters public places, spreads disease germs, and makes our city look dirty and ugly.

CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme

Litters public property & spreads germs 1 M

Q14 What is the polite way to answer a ringing telephone call? Telephone Manners • Phone Call 1 Marks

✅ Step-by-Step Model Answer & Solution:

Model Answer:
Say: 'Hello! Good morning. May I know who is speaking, please?' in a polite tone.

CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme

Polite telephone greeting 1 M

Q15 How should you react when you lose a game against your friend? Good Sportsmanship • Games 2 Marks

✅ Step-by-Step Model Answer & Solution:

Model Answer:
We should shake hands, congratulate the winner with a smile, and play happily without crying or throwing a tantrum.

CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme

Congratulate winner with smile 2 M

Q16 Complete the saying: 'Politeness costs nothing, but ...' Life Value Motto • Politeness 1 Marks

✅ Step-by-Step Model Answer & Solution:

Model Answer:
'...wins everything (and wins every heart)!'

CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme

Wins every heart 1 M

🌟 NEP 2020 Competency-Based Case Study (CBQ)

Good Habits & Social Etiquette Civic Context Study

Real-World Context: Every child is an important member of a vibrant neighborhood community. In 'Good Habits & Social Etiquette', learners explore how mutual support, civic awareness, and safety create a peaceful environment.

Analytical Task: How does understanding 'Good Habits & Social Etiquette' help us become caring and responsible citizens?

It helps us appreciate the work of others, follow community rules, protect public places, and ensure the safety and happiness of everyone around us.

CBSE Assessment Rubric: 1.5 M for community understanding + 1.5 M for civic action

Section 3: Community, Surroundings & Citizenship • Class 1 Environmental Studies (EVS)

Chapter 6: Earth & Sky

The Sun, Moon, Stars, Clouds, Day-Night Cycle & Horizon

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Chapter Highlights, Key Concepts & Visual Models

Theme of 'Earth & Sky': Exploring human community networks and societal roles.
Fostering civic responsibility, mutual respect for community helpers, and safety rules.
Developing environmental stewardship and neighborhood awareness.

📖 NCERT Textbook Exercise Solutions & Step-by-Step Working (16 Solved Questions)

Q1 What is the shape of planet Earth, and what two main parts cover its surface? Our Planet Earth • Shape & Composition 2 Marks

✅ Step-by-Step Model Answer & Solution:

Model Answer:
• Earth is round like a huge ball (slightly flattened at top and bottom).
• Its surface is covered by Land (nearly 1/4th) and Water (nearly 3/4th).

CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme

Round shape 1 M

Covered by land and water 1 M

Q2 Explain the difference between a Plain, a Hill, and a Mountain. Landforms • Plains, Hills, Mountains 3 Marks

✅ Step-by-Step Model Answer & Solution:

Model Answer:
• Plain: Flat, level land where most people live and grow crops.
• Hill: Land that rises higher than the surrounding area.
• Mountain: Very high, steep rocky landform, often with snow-covered peaks.

CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme

Plain definition 1 M

Hill definition 1 M

Mountain definition 1 M

Q3 What do we see in the sky during the daytime? What does the Sun give us? The Day Sky • The Sun 2 Marks

✅ Step-by-Step Model Answer & Solution:

Model Answer:
During daytime, we see the bright Sun and white clouds in the blue sky. The Sun gives us light, warmth, and energy.

CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme

Sun and clouds in day sky 1 M

Gives light and warmth 1 M

Q4 In which direction does the Sun rise every morning, and in which direction does it set every evening? Sunrise and Sunset • Directions 2 Marks

✅ Step-by-Step Model Answer & Solution:

Model Answer:
• The Sun rises in the East.
• The Sun sets in the West.

CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme

Rises in East 1 M

Sets in West 1 M

Q5 What do you see in the sky at night? The Night Sky • Moon and Stars 2 Marks

✅ Step-by-Step Model Answer & Solution:

Model Answer:
We see the shining Moon and thousands of twinkling stars in the dark night sky.

CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme

Moon and twinkling stars 2 M

Q6 Does the Moon look the same every night? What is a full round Moon called? Phases of the Moon • Changing Shapes 2 Marks

✅ Step-by-Step Model Answer & Solution:

Model Answer:
No, the Moon changes its visible shape every night (from a thin crescent to a round circle). A full round moon is called the Full Moon (Poornima).

CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme

Changes shape nightly 1 M

Full Moon / Poornima 1 M

Q7 Match each celestial body with its description:
1. Sun (A) Cool light that changes shape
2. Moon (B) Huge ball of fire that gives daylight
3. Stars (C) Tiny twinkling points of light far away Matching • Celestial Bodies 2 Marks

✅ Step-by-Step Model Answer & Solution:

Model Answer:
• 1. Sun → (B) Huge ball of fire that gives daylight
• 2. Moon → (A) Cool light that changes shape
• 3. Stars → (C) Tiny twinkling points of light far away

CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme

All 3 matches correct 2 M

Q8 Fill in the blanks:
(a) We live on planet _______ (Earth / Mars).
(b) Very high mountains are covered with cold white _______ (snow / grass).
(c) The Earth looks blue from space because of vast _______ (oceans / forests). Fill in the Blanks • Earth & Sky 3 Marks

✅ Step-by-Step Model Answer & Solution:

Model Answer:
(a) Earth
(b) snow
(c) oceans

CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme

Earth 1 M

snow 1 M

oceans 1 M

Q9 State True or False:
(a) The stars are actually giant glowing balls like the Sun, but they appear tiny because they are extremely far away.
(b) The Sun revolves around our house every day. True or False • Astronomy 2 Marks

✅ Step-by-Step Model Answer & Solution:

Model Answer:
(a) True. Vast distance makes stars look like dots.
(b) False. Earth rotates on its axis.

CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme

(a) True 1 M

(b) False 1 M

Q10 What is the low flat land between two mountains called? Valleys and Rivers • Landscapes 1 Marks

✅ Step-by-Step Model Answer & Solution:

Model Answer:
The low land between two mountains or hills is called a Valley.

CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme

Valley 1 M

Q11 What layer of air wraps around planet Earth like a protective blanket? Why Sky Looks Blue • Atmosphere 1 Marks

✅ Step-by-Step Model Answer & Solution:

Model Answer:
The Atmosphere.

CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme

Atmosphere 1 M

Q12 What are clouds made of? Clouds in Sky • Rain Bearers 1 Marks

✅ Step-by-Step Model Answer & Solution:

Model Answer:
Clouds are made of millions of tiny droplets of water and ice floating in the sky.

CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme

Tiny water droplets floating in air 1 M

Q13 Find the odd one out: [Sun, Moon, Stars, Mountain]. Odd One Out • Sky Features 1 Marks

✅ Step-by-Step Model Answer & Solution:

Model Answer:
Mountain is on Earth's land, while Sun, Moon, and Stars are heavenly bodies in the sky.

CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme

Mountain with reason 1 M

Q14 Why is planet Earth the only known planet where humans, animals, and trees can live? Think and Share • Living Earth 2 Marks

✅ Step-by-Step Model Answer & Solution:

Model Answer:
Because Earth has breathable air (oxygen), liquid water, and just the right temperature from the Sun.

CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme

Air to breathe and water to drink 2 M

Q15 Name the four cardinal directions. Compass Directions • Four Directions 2 Marks

✅ Step-by-Step Model Answer & Solution:

Model Answer:
North, South, East, and West.

CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme

North, South, East, West 2 M

Q16 What should we do to protect Mother Earth? Environmental Motto • Earth Care 1 Marks

✅ Step-by-Step Model Answer & Solution:

Model Answer:
'Plant more trees, save clean water, reduce plastic waste, and love nature!'

CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme

Protect Earth motto 1 M

🌟 NEP 2020 Competency-Based Case Study (CBQ)

Earth & Sky Civic Context Study

Real-World Context: Every child is an important member of a vibrant neighborhood community. In 'Earth & Sky', learners explore how mutual support, civic awareness, and safety create a peaceful environment.

Analytical Task: How does understanding 'Earth & Sky' help us become caring and responsible citizens?

It helps us appreciate the work of others, follow community rules, protect public places, and ensure the safety and happiness of everyone around us.

CBSE Assessment Rubric: 1.5 M for community understanding + 1.5 M for civic action

Section 4: Community, Surroundings & Citizenship • Class 1 Environmental Studies (EVS)

Chapter 7: Seasons & Celebrations

Changing Seasons, Seasonal Fruits, Warm & Cool Clothes & Harvest

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Chapter Highlights, Key Concepts & Visual Models

Theme of 'Seasons & Celebrations': Exploring human community networks and societal roles.
Fostering civic responsibility, mutual respect for community helpers, and safety rules.
Developing environmental stewardship and neighborhood awareness.

📖 NCERT Textbook Exercise Solutions & Step-by-Step Working (16 Solved Questions)

Q1 Name the four main seasons experienced in India and describe the weather in Summer and Winter. Seasons Cycle • Four Main Seasons 3 Marks

✅ Step-by-Step Model Answer & Solution:

Model Answer:
• Seasons: Summer, Monsoon (Rainy), Winter, and Spring.
• Summer: Sun shines very brightly; weather is hot and dry; people use fans and coolers.
• Winter: Weather is cold and chilly; cool winds blow; people sit in the warm sun.

CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme

Four seasons named 1 M

Summer weather explained 1 M

Winter weather explained 1 M

Q2 What changes happen in nature during the Monsoon season? Monsoon Season • Rainy Days 2 Marks

✅ Step-by-Step Model Answer & Solution:

Model Answer:
Dark clouds fill the sky, rain showers pour, dry grass turns lush green, rivers fill up, and peacocks dance.

CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme

Rain showers, green grass, rivers full 2 M

Q3 Why is Spring called the 'Queen of Seasons'? Spring Season • Season of Blooms 2 Marks

✅ Step-by-Step Model Answer & Solution:

Model Answer:
Because the weather is neither too hot nor too cold; colourful flowers bloom everywhere, fresh green leaves sprout, and butterflies flutter happily.

CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme

Pleasant weather 1 M

Blooming flowers and butterflies 1 M

Q4 What happens to the leaves of many trees during Autumn (before winter)? Autumn • Falling Leaves 1 Marks

✅ Step-by-Step Model Answer & Solution:

Model Answer:
Leaves turn yellow, orange, and brown, dry up, and fall off the branches onto the ground.

CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme

Leaves turn yellow/brown and fall off 1 M

Q5 Name two food items enjoyed in:
(a) Hot Summer → _______
(b) Cold Winter → _______ Seasonal Foods • What We Eat 2 Marks

✅ Step-by-Step Model Answer & Solution:

Model Answer:
(a) Summer: Cold ice-cream, sweet watermelon, mango shake, lemonade.
(b) Winter: Hot soup, roasted groundnuts, gajar ka halwa, sarson ka saag.

CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme

Summer foods 1 M

Winter foods 1 M

Q6 Match each season with its suitable gear:
1. Rainy season (A) Woolen sweater & muffler
2. Winter season (B) Light cotton clothes & fan
3. Summer season (C) Umbrella & raincoat Matching • Seasons and Gear 2 Marks

✅ Step-by-Step Model Answer & Solution:

Model Answer:
• 1. Rainy → (C) Umbrella & raincoat
• 2. Winter → (A) Woolen sweater & muffler
• 3. Summer → (B) Light cotton clothes & fan

CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme

All 3 gear matches correct 2 M

Q7 Fill in the blanks:
(a) In summer, children love to eat juicy yellow _______ (mangoes / hot soup).
(b) Thunder rumbles and lightning flashes during the _______ (monsoon / winter).
(c) We wear woolen gloves to keep our hands _______ (warm / wet). Fill in the Blanks • Seasons 3 Marks

✅ Step-by-Step Model Answer & Solution:

Model Answer:
(a) mangoes
(b) monsoon
(c) warm

CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme

mangoes 1 M

monsoon 1 M

warm 1 M

Q8 State True or False:
(a) The seasons keep changing in a continuous cycle throughout the year.
(b) In winter, the sun shines so hot that ice-cream melts immediately. True or False • Seasonal Cycle 2 Marks

✅ Step-by-Step Model Answer & Solution:

Model Answer:
(a) True. Seasons repeat every year.
(b) False. Winter is cold and chilly.

CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme

(a) True 1 M

(b) False 1 M

Q9 What fun activity do children enjoy in rain puddles? Paper Boats • Rainy Fun 1 Marks

✅ Step-by-Step Model Answer & Solution:

Model Answer:
Children fold colourful paper boats and sail them in flowing rainwater puddles.

CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme

Sailing paper boats 1 M

Q10 What do frogs do during the rainy season? Animal Behavior • Seasons 1 Marks

✅ Step-by-Step Model Answer & Solution:

Model Answer:
Frogs come out to ponds and puddles and croak loudly: 'Croak, croak! (टर्र-टर्र!)'.

CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme

Croak loudly in puddles 1 M

Q11 Name two electrical appliances used at home to beat the summer heat. Appliances • Summer Relief 2 Marks

✅ Step-by-Step Model Answer & Solution:

Model Answer:
Ceiling fan, air cooler, and air conditioner (AC).

CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme

Fan / cooler / AC 2 M

Q12 What warm beverages keep our body cozy in winter? Warm Drinks • Winter Comfort 1 Marks

✅ Step-by-Step Model Answer & Solution:

Model Answer:
Hot turmeric milk, warm tomato soup, and herbal tea.

CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme

Warm milk / soup 1 M

Q13 Find the odd one out: [Sweater, Raincoat, Muffler, Woolen Socks]. Odd One Out • Seasons 1 Marks

✅ Step-by-Step Model Answer & Solution:

Model Answer:
Raincoat is waterproof gear for the rainy season, while the other three are woolen clothes for winter.

CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme

Raincoat with reason 1 M

Q14 Which season do you like the best, and give one reason why? Think and Share • Favourite Season 1 Marks

✅ Step-by-Step Model Answer & Solution:

Model Answer:
I like Winter because the weather is cool and pleasant, and we can play in the afternoon sun without sweating.

CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme

Personal choice with clear reason 1 M

Q15 Name two flowers that bloom abundantly in spring gardens. Nature's Beauty • Flowers of Spring 2 Marks

✅ Step-by-Step Model Answer & Solution:

Model Answer:
Roses, Marigolds, Dahlias, and Sunflowers.

CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme

Two blooming flowers 2 M

Q16 Why do Indian farmers eagerly celebrate the arrival of the monsoon rains? Farmer's Joy • Monsoon Rain 1 Marks

✅ Step-by-Step Model Answer & Solution:

Model Answer:
Because monsoon rains water the thirsty soil, allowing farmers to sow paddy (rice) and crops for a rich harvest.

CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme

Water for crops and rich harvest 1 M

🌟 NEP 2020 Competency-Based Case Study (CBQ)

Seasons & Celebrations Civic Context Study

Real-World Context: Every child is an important member of a vibrant neighborhood community. In 'Seasons & Celebrations', learners explore how mutual support, civic awareness, and safety create a peaceful environment.

Analytical Task: How does understanding 'Seasons & Celebrations' help us become caring and responsible citizens?

It helps us appreciate the work of others, follow community rules, protect public places, and ensure the safety and happiness of everyone around us.

CBSE Assessment Rubric: 1.5 M for community understanding + 1.5 M for civic action

Section 4: Community, Surroundings & Citizenship • Class 1 Environmental Studies (EVS)

Chapter 8: Caring for Plants & Pets

Feeding Animals, Watering Greenery, Bird Baths & No Cruelty

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Chapter Highlights, Key Concepts & Visual Models

Theme of 'Caring for Plants & Pets': Exploring human community networks and societal roles.
Fostering civic responsibility, mutual respect for community helpers, and safety rules.
Developing environmental stewardship and neighborhood awareness.

📖 NCERT Textbook Exercise Solutions & Step-by-Step Working (16 Solved Questions)

Q1 Write three ways you can care for potted plants and trees around your home. Caring for Plants • Green Life 3 Marks

✅ Step-by-Step Model Answer & Solution:

Model Answer:
1. Water plants regularly every morning or evening.
2. Ensure pots receive sufficient natural sunlight and fresh air.
3. Loosen soil gently, add natural manure, and never tear leaves or flowers.

CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme

Watering regularly 1 M

Providing sunlight 1 M

Do not pluck leaves/flowers 1 M

Q2 What four essential things must pet owners provide for their pet dogs or cats? Caring for Pets • Animal Care 3 Marks

✅ Step-by-Step Model Answer & Solution:

Model Answer:
1. Nutritious food and a bowl of fresh, clean drinking water.
2. A clean, dry, and comfortable sleeping bed/kennel.
3. Regular baths, brushing of fur, and medical vaccinations from a vet.
4. Daily love, playtime, and walks.

CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme

Food and clean water 1 M

Clean shelter and vet care 1 M

Love, exercise, and affection 1 M

Q3 How can we show kindness to stray animals and birds living in our neighbourhood? Caring for Street Animals • Compassion 2 Marks

✅ Step-by-Step Model Answer & Solution:

Model Answer:
We can place a shallow clay bowl of water and grains for birds on the terrace, give leftover chapatis to stray dogs, and never hit or throw stones at them.

CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme

Provide water bowl and grains 1 M

Never hit or tease animals 1 M

Q4 What is a doctor who treats sick or injured animals called? Animal Doctor • The Vet 1 Marks

✅ Step-by-Step Model Answer & Solution:

Model Answer:
A doctor for animals is called a Veterinarian (or Vet).

CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme

Veterinarian / Vet 1 M

Q5 Match each pet with its favourite food:
1. Dog (A) Carrots & green grass
2. Cat (B) Pedigree / Biscuits & milk
3. Rabbit (C) Milk & fish Matching • Animals and Food 2 Marks

✅ Step-by-Step Model Answer & Solution:

Model Answer:
• 1. Dog → (B) Pedigree / Biscuits & milk
• 2. Cat → (C) Milk & fish
• 3. Rabbit → (A) Carrots & green grass

CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme

All 3 matches correct 2 M

Q6 Fill in the blanks:
(a) We must never pluck flowers from public _______ (parks / books).
(b) Birds feel happy when we keep birdfeeders filled with _______ (grains / stones).
(c) A dog wags its _______ (tail / ear) to show happiness and love. Fill in the Blanks • Plants and Pets 3 Marks

✅ Step-by-Step Model Answer & Solution:

Model Answer:
(a) parks
(b) grains
(c) tail

CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme

parks 1 M

grains 1 M

tail 1 M

Q7 State True or False:
(a) Animals feel pain, hunger, fear, and happiness just like humans do.
(b) Pouring boiling hot water or chemical soap on tree roots makes trees grow faster. True or False • Empathy 2 Marks

✅ Step-by-Step Model Answer & Solution:

Model Answer:
(a) True. Animals are sensitive living beings.
(b) False. Chemicals and boiling water kill plant roots.

CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme

(a) True 1 M

(b) False 1 M

Q8 Why do birds often die during scorching summer months, and how can children save them? Summer Relief • Water for Birds 2 Marks

✅ Step-by-Step Model Answer & Solution:

Model Answer:
Puddles dry up and birds cannot find water to drink. Children can save them by keeping a clay bowl of cool, clean water in balconies and gardens every morning.

CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme

Puddles dry up / dehydration 1 M

Keep clay bowl of water 1 M

Q9 What tool is used to dig a small hole in garden soil to plant a sapling? Planting a Sapling • Green Thumb 1 Marks

✅ Step-by-Step Model Answer & Solution:

Model Answer:
A small garden trowel (khurpi / shovel).

CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme

Trowel / khurpi / shovel 1 M

Q10 What does it mean when a pet dog barks loudly and points its ears forward? Barking Dog • Body Language 1 Marks

✅ Step-by-Step Model Answer & Solution:

Model Answer:
It is alerting its family that a stranger or visitor has approached the gate.

CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme

Alerting family about a visitor/stranger 1 M

Q11 Find the odd one out: [Clean water, Nutritious food, Gentle petting, Teasing with a stick]. Odd One Out • Pet Care 1 Marks

✅ Step-by-Step Model Answer & Solution:

Model Answer:
Teasing with a stick is cruel and hurtful, while the other three are loving ways to care for pets.

CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme

Teasing with stick with reason 1 M

Q12 What happens if you give too much excess water to a potted plant every hour? Overwatering Plants • Plant Health 2 Marks

✅ Step-by-Step Model Answer & Solution:

Model Answer:
The roots will rot due to lack of air in the soaked mud, and the plant will wilt and die.

CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme

Roots rot and plant dies 2 M

Q13 How do you care for pet fish kept in a glass aquarium at home? Fish in an Aquarium • Water Pets 2 Marks

✅ Step-by-Step Model Answer & Solution:

Model Answer:
Give them a pinch of fish food flakes daily, keep the water clean, and ensure the oxygen bubbler is running.

CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme

Daily fish food and clean water 2 M

Q14 Why is it kind to adopt an Indian stray pup (Indie) instead of buying expensive foreign breeds? Think and Share • Adopt Don't Shop 2 Marks

✅ Step-by-Step Model Answer & Solution:

Model Answer:
Because stray pups need a loving home, are very smart and hardy, and adoption saves their lives from street dangers.

CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme

Gives homeless pup a loving home 2 M

Q15 What do we call a small bird house hung on a tree branch? Vocabulary • Nature Friends 1 Marks

✅ Step-by-Step Model Answer & Solution:

Model Answer:
A Birdhouse (or Nest box).

CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme

Birdhouse / nest box 1 M

Q16 State the golden motto for living in harmony with nature and pets. Compassion Motto • Animal Care 1 Marks

✅ Step-by-Step Model Answer & Solution:

Model Answer:
'Be kind to all creatures, love nature, and protect every living being!'

CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme

Compassion motto 1 M

🌟 NEP 2020 Competency-Based Case Study (CBQ)

Caring for Plants & Pets Civic Context Study

Real-World Context: Every child is an important member of a vibrant neighborhood community. In 'Caring for Plants & Pets', learners explore how mutual support, civic awareness, and safety create a peaceful environment.

Analytical Task: How does understanding 'Caring for Plants & Pets' help us become caring and responsible citizens?

It helps us appreciate the work of others, follow community rules, protect public places, and ensure the safety and happiness of everyone around us.

CBSE Assessment Rubric: 1.5 M for community understanding + 1.5 M for civic action

Section 5: Community, Surroundings & Citizenship • Class 1 Environmental Studies (EVS)

Chapter 9: Keeping Our Earth Green & Clean

Waste Segregation, Blue & Green Dustbins, No Plastic & Planting

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Chapter Highlights, Key Concepts & Visual Models

Theme of 'Keeping Our Earth Green & Clean': Exploring human community networks and societal roles.
Fostering civic responsibility, mutual respect for community helpers, and safety rules.
Developing environmental stewardship and neighborhood awareness.

📖 NCERT Textbook Exercise Solutions & Step-by-Step Working (16 Solved Questions)

Q1 What are the three magical R's for protecting our environment? Explain each briefly. Clean Earth • The 3 R's 3 Marks

✅ Step-by-Step Model Answer & Solution:

Model Answer:
1. REDUCE: Use fewer things and avoid creating unnecessary waste.
2. REUSE: Use things again instead of throwing them away (e.g., using glass jars to store pulses).
3. RECYCLE: Turn used paper, plastic, and metal waste into new useful products.

CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme

Reduce explained 1 M

Reuse explained 1 M

Recycle explained 1 M

Q2 What kind of garbage goes into:
(a) The GREEN Dustbin?
(b) The BLUE Dustbin? Waste Segregation • Green vs Blue Dustbins 3 Marks

✅ Step-by-Step Model Answer & Solution:

Model Answer:
• GREEN Dustbin (Wet / Biodegradable Waste): Fruit and vegetable peels, leftover food, tea leaves, fallen leaves.
• BLUE Dustbin (Dry / Recyclable Waste): Paper, plastic bottles, glass bottles, metal cans, cardboard boxes.

CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme

Green bin = wet/food waste 1.5 M

Blue bin = dry/recyclable waste 1.5 M

Q3 Why are single-use plastic bags harmful to our soil, water, and stray animals? Plastic Pollution • Say No to Single-Use Plastic 2 Marks

✅ Step-by-Step Model Answer & Solution:

Model Answer:
Plastic never decomposes, blocks city drains causing floods, and chokes cows and birds when they accidentally swallow plastic bags.

CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme

Does not decompose / chokes drains 1 M

Harmful/fatal to animals 1 M

Q4 What should you always carry in your pocket when going to the market with your parents? Cloth Bags • Eco Alternative 1 Marks

✅ Step-by-Step Model Answer & Solution:

Model Answer:
A reusable cloth bag (or jute bag) instead of asking for plastic carry bags.

CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme

Cloth or jute bag 1 M

Q5 What happens when wet kitchen food peels and dry garden leaves are buried in a compost pit? Composting • Kitchen Magic 2 Marks

✅ Step-by-Step Model Answer & Solution:

Model Answer:
They decompose into rich, dark organic compost (manure), which makes garden plants grow healthy and strong without chemicals.

CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme

Turns into organic compost / manure 2 M

Q6 Fill in the blanks:
(a) We must always throw trash into the _______ (dustbin / street).
(b) Trees make our air fresh and _______ (clean / polluted).
(c) We celebrate Earth Day on _______ (22nd April / 1st January). Fill in the Blanks • Clean Earth 3 Marks

✅ Step-by-Step Model Answer & Solution:

Model Answer:
(a) dustbin
(b) clean
(c) 22nd April

CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme

dustbin 1 M

clean 1 M

22nd April 1 M

Q7 State True or False:
(a) Burning dry leaves and plastic on the roadside creates toxic smoke that hurts our lungs.
(b) Turning off lights and fans when leaving an empty room saves electricity. True or False • Ecology 2 Marks

✅ Step-by-Step Model Answer & Solution:

Model Answer:
(a) True. Smoke pollutes air and harms lungs.
(b) True. Conserving electricity protects the planet.

CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme

(a) True 1 M

(b) True 1 M

Q8 Why does saving paper directly help save trees in forests? Saving Paper • Saving Trees 2 Marks

✅ Step-by-Step Model Answer & Solution:

Model Answer:
Because paper is manufactured from wood pulp cut from trees. Using both sides of paper saves trees from being chopped down.

CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme

Paper comes from tree wood pulp 1 M

Saving paper prevents tree cutting 1 M

Q9 If there is no dustbin nearby while eating a banana on the street, what should you do? Littering • Public Cleanliness 1 Marks

✅ Step-by-Step Model Answer & Solution:

Model Answer:
Hold the peel in a napkin or bag and carry it until you find a proper dustbin. Never litter on the pavement.

CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme

Carry until finding dustbin, never litter 1 M

Q10 Match each waste item with the right bin:
1. Banana peel (A) Blue Dustbin (Dry)
2. Plastic water bottle (B) Green Dustbin (Wet)
3. Old newspaper (C) Blue Dustbin (Dry) Matching • Waste Items & Bins 2 Marks

✅ Step-by-Step Model Answer & Solution:

Model Answer:
• 1. Banana peel → (B) Green Dustbin
• 2. Plastic bottle → (A) Blue Dustbin
• 3. Old newspaper → (C) Blue Dustbin

CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme

All 3 bin matches correct 2 M

Q11 Why should factories and people never dump sewage or chemical waste into rivers? Clean Water Bodies • River Care 2 Marks

✅ Step-by-Step Model Answer & Solution:

Model Answer:
It poisons fish and river life and makes river water undrinkable and toxic for humans and crops.

CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme

Kills aquatic life and poisons drinking water 2 M

Q12 Find the odd one out: [Apple core, Orange peel, Plastic wrapper, Tea leaves]. Odd One Out • Waste 1 Marks

✅ Step-by-Step Model Answer & Solution:

Model Answer:
Plastic wrapper is non-biodegradable dry waste, while the others are natural biodegradable wet kitchen waste.

CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme

Plastic wrapper with reason 1 M

Q13 What is the annual Indian tree-planting festival celebrated in July called? Planting Campaign • Vanamahotsava 1 Marks

✅ Step-by-Step Model Answer & Solution:

Model Answer:
Van Mahotsav (Forest Festival).

CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme

Van Mahotsav 1 M

Q14 How can students participate in keeping their school campus clean? Clean School Campus • Swachh Bharat 2 Marks

✅ Step-by-Step Model Answer & Solution:

Model Answer:
By picking up stray wrappers, keeping classrooms tidy, not scribbling on walls, and sorting cafeteria waste.

CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme

Classroom cleanliness and picking wrappers 2 M

Q15 Why should we turn off the tap and switch off lights during daytime? Think and Share • Electricity Conservation 1 Marks

✅ Step-by-Step Model Answer & Solution:

Model Answer:
To conserve natural resources and reduce energy consumption.

CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme

Conserves natural resources 1 M

Q16 Recite the Earth Day pledge. Environmental Pledge 1 Marks

✅ Step-by-Step Model Answer & Solution:

Model Answer:
'I promise to protect nature, plant trees, save water, avoid plastic, and keep my Earth green, clean, and beautiful!'

CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme

Earth Day pledge 1 M

🌟 NEP 2020 Competency-Based Case Study (CBQ)

Keeping Our Earth Green & Clean Civic Context Study

Real-World Context: Every child is an important member of a vibrant neighborhood community. In 'Keeping Our Earth Green & Clean', learners explore how mutual support, civic awareness, and safety create a peaceful environment.

Analytical Task: How does understanding 'Keeping Our Earth Green & Clean' help us become caring and responsible citizens?

It helps us appreciate the work of others, follow community rules, protect public places, and ensure the safety and happiness of everyone around us.

CBSE Assessment Rubric: 1.5 M for community understanding + 1.5 M for civic action

Section 5: Community, Surroundings & Citizenship • Class 1 Environmental Studies (EVS)

Chapter 10: Safety Everywhere

Traffic Signals (Red, Yellow, Green), Home Safety & Stranger Danger

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Chapter Highlights, Key Concepts & Visual Models

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.

📖 NCERT Textbook Exercise Solutions & Step-by-Step Working (16 Solved Questions)

Q1 Why are safety rules made, and what happens when someone breaks them? Safety Rules • General Principles 2 Marks

✅ Step-by-Step Model Answer & Solution:

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.

CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme

Protects lives and prevents accidents 1 M

Breaking leads to injury/pain 1 M

Q2 Where should you walk on a road if there is a footpath? Where should you cross? Road Safety • Footpath & Zebra Crossing 2 Marks

✅ Step-by-Step Model Answer & Solution:

Model Answer:
• 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 What does each traffic light signal tell drivers?
(a) Red Light → _______
(b) Yellow Light → _______
(c) Green Light → _______ Traffic Light Signals • Colors 3 Marks

✅ Step-by-Step Model Answer & Solution:

Model Answer:
(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 Why must you NEVER touch electric switches, plugs, or wires with wet hands? Safety at Home • Electrical Dangers 2 Marks

✅ Step-by-Step Model Answer & Solution:

Model Answer:
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 Write two safety precautions children must follow in the kitchen. Kitchen Safety • Fire and Knives 2 Marks

✅ Step-by-Step Model Answer & Solution:

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.

CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme

Two kitchen safety rules 2 M

Q6 State two rules you must obey while traveling inside the school bus. School Bus Safety • Conduct 2 Marks

✅ Step-by-Step Model Answer & Solution:

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.

CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme

Do not put body parts outside window 1 M

Do not run in moving bus 1 M

Q7 Why should you never slide down banisters or push others on school staircases? Staircase Safety • No Rushing 2 Marks

✅ Step-by-Step Model Answer & Solution:

Model Answer:
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:
(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). Fill in the Blanks • Safety 3 Marks

✅ Step-by-Step Model Answer & Solution:

Model Answer:
(a) blades
(b) car
(c) stranger

CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme

blades 1 M

car 1 M

stranger 1 M

Q9 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. True or False • Everyday Safety 2 Marks

✅ Step-by-Step Model Answer & Solution:

Model Answer:
(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 What should you do before jumping off a see-saw? Playground Safety • Friendly Play 1 Marks

✅ Step-by-Step Model Answer & Solution:

Model Answer:
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 Which emergency number should you call in India if:
(a) A fire breaks out → _______
(b) Someone is badly hurt → _______
(c) You need police help → _______ Emergency Helpline Numbers 3 Marks

✅ Step-by-Step Model Answer & Solution:

Model Answer:
(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 What are your body's private parts, and what should you do if anyone touches you inappropriately? Personal Safety • Good & Bad Touch 2 Marks

✅ Step-by-Step Model Answer & Solution:

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.

CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme

Private parts explained 1 M

Say NO, run away, inform trusted adult 1 M

Q13 Why should you never eat brightly colored pills found lying on a table? Medicine Safety • Parents First 1 Marks

✅ Step-by-Step Model Answer & Solution:

Model Answer:
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 Name three items always kept in a school first-aid box. First Aid Kit • Essentials 2 Marks

✅ Step-by-Step Model Answer & Solution:

Model Answer:
Antiseptic liquid (Dettol/Savlon), band-aids, cotton gauze, and scissors.

CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme

Three first-aid items 2 M

Q15 Which item is safe to play with: [Knife, Scissors, Football, Matchstick]? Odd One Out • Safety 1 Marks

✅ Step-by-Step Model Answer & Solution:

Model Answer:
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 Write the golden rule of road safety. Golden Safety Slogan 1 Marks

✅ Step-by-Step Model Answer & Solution:

Model Answer:
'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 (CBQ)

Safety Everywhere Civic Context Study

Real-World Context: 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?

It helps us appreciate the work of others, follow community rules, protect public places, and ensure the safety and happiness of everyone around us.

CBSE Assessment Rubric: 1.5 M for community understanding + 1.5 M for civic action

Frequently Asked Questions — Class 1 Environmental Studies (EVS) NCERT Solutions

❓ Which textbooks and themes are covered in Class 1 EVS?

Class 1 Environmental Studies comprehensively covers foundational environmental literacy across 20 chapters: Our Living World & Nature (10 chapters) and Surroundings & Community (10 chapters).

❓ Are environmental protection and hygiene practices included?

Yes, solutions include healthy eating habits, clean water, personal hygiene, plant care, animal compassion, and traffic safety.

❓ Do solutions provide observation activities for young learners?

Yes, inquiry-based observational activities, nature journaling prompts, and sensory exploration tasks are woven throughout the solutions.