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Short Questions


1. Where does Mayank live?

  • Mayank lives in a small village named Kevadeshwar in Indore district.

2. What problem does Mayank’s village face?

  • His village faces a serious scarcity of water.

3. What have the villagers decided to do during the rainy season?

  • The villagers have decided to save every drop of rainwater.

4. What does the word ‘conservation’ mean?

  • Conservation means saving or preserving something like water, soil, or energy.

5. How does rainwater help the earth?

  • Rainwater percolates into the ground and raises the groundwater level.

6. What leads to less rainfall according to Mayank?

  • Ruthless cutting of trees and destruction of forests lead to scanty rainfall.

7. What happens when the soil is dry and thirsty?

  • Dry soil affects crop production and causes food shortages.

8. Why do people migrate from villages to cities?

  • People migrate due to water scarcity and crop failure in villages.

9. What is the purpose of Medha Bandh around fields?

  • Medha Bandh helps farmers store rainwater in their fields.

10. What does Mayank say about everyone’s role in saving water?

  • He says water is everyone’s need, so everyone should help in conservation.

Long Questions


1. Why did Mayank write a letter to Priya?

  • Mayank replied to Priya’s curiosity about water conservation after she read about their village’s initiative in the newspaper. He wanted to share his thoughts and experiences about saving water.

2. How does water scarcity affect farming and food supply?

  • When there is no water in the fields, crops fail, leading to less food production. This can cause food shortages across the country and impact the entire economy.

3. What is rainwater harvesting, and why is it important?

  • Rainwater harvesting means collecting and storing rainwater for later use. It is important to recharge groundwater and ensure a constant water supply throughout the year.

4. How will repairing stop dams help the villagers?

  • Repairing stop dams will help store more water in rivers and rivulets. This water can then be used throughout the year for farming and other needs.

5. What changes will be seen if the conservation plan succeeds?

  • If the plan succeeds, rivers will stay full all year, groundwater will be recharged, and people will once again enjoy swimming in clean, flowing rivers.

6. Why can’t the government alone solve the water crisis?

  • The government cannot do everything alone because saving water is everyone’s responsibility. People must participate and act together to solve the crisis.

7. What are some ways the villagers are storing rainwater?

  • Villagers are storing rainwater by building Medha Bandhs, digging small ponds, cleaning old wells, and repairing stop dams to preserve water.

8. What does Mayank say about children’s role in water conservation?

  • Mayank believes children should actively participate in saving water. Just shouting slogans is not enough; everyone must contribute through action.

9. How does Mayank describe the importance of recharged tubewells?

  • Mayank explains that if ponds and rivers are full, tubewells will automatically recharge and supply water throughout the year without drying up.

10. What message does Mayank give to his cousin at the end?

  • Mayank encourages Priya to share this valuable information with her friends and keep writing about important social issues to spread awareness.

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