Maharashtra State Board Class 5 EVS Let us Solve our own Problems Fill in the blanks, True False and Question & Answers.
A. Fill in the blanks
1. Water shortage was a big problem in the village of _______ in Ahmadnagar district.
2. If we turn a blind eye towards problems, they become _______.
3. Problems in civic life can be solved through everyone’s _______ and co-operation.
4. Since 2007, the _______ is being implemented in Maharashtra.
5. Villages which solve their disputes peacefully also get a _______.
6. In cities, _______ committees help to solve disputes.
7. The people of Khudawadi village cleaned their village through _______.
8. Sant Gadgebaba used _______ to stress the importance of keeping the village clean.
9. _______ has been designated by the UN as ‘International Peace Day’.
10. Peace becomes a _______ value rather than a personal need.
Answers:
1. Hiware Bazaar
2. worse
3. efforts
4. Mahatma Gandhi Dispute-Free Village Mission
5. peace award
6. Mohalla
7. shramdaan (voluntary contribution of labour)
8. kirtans
9. 21 September
10. social
B. True or False
1. One person alone can solve all civic problems.
2. Hiware Bazaar successfully solved its water shortage problem with villagers’ help.
3. Disputes in villages do not affect the well-being of the community.
4. The Mahatma Gandhi Dispute-Free Village Mission started in 2008.
5. Sant Gadgebaba believed that progress is possible without cleanliness.
6. Rashtrasant Tukdoji Maharaj explained cleanliness through his ‘Gram Geeta’.
7. International Peace Day is celebrated on 22 September.
8. The peace bell in New York is made from coins given by people from around 60 nations.
9. Peace only benefits individuals, not society as a whole.
10. Shramdaan means voluntary contribution of labour.
Answers:
1. False
2. True
3. False
4. False (It started in 2007)
5. False
6. True
7. False (It is celebrated on 21 September)
8. True
9. False
10. True
C. Questions and Answers
1. What is meant by issues in civic life?
Answer: The problems faced by people in cities and villages that cause inconvenience and sometimes throw life into disorder are called issues in civic life.
2. How can problems in civic life be solved?
Answer: Problems in civic life can be solved through everyone’s efforts and co-operation. One person alone cannot solve such problems.
3. What was the main problem in Hiware Bazaar village?
Answer: Water shortage was the main problem in Hiware Bazaar village in Ahmadnagar district.
4. What is the aim of the Mahatma Gandhi Dispute-Free Village Mission?
Answer: The aim is that villages should be able to solve their own disputes through peaceful discussions.
