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Class : 5th
Subject : Environmental Studies
Chapter : 8
Chapter Name : A Treat For Mosquitoes
Q1 Do you know anyone who has had malaria?
Answer. Yes, once one of my friends suffered from malaria.
Page : 68 , Block Name : Find Out
Q2 How did they find out that they had malaria?
Answer. It was found out by examining his blood.
Page : 68 , Block Name : Find Out
Q3 What problems did they have on having malaria?
Answer. At times he used to suffer fever with chills and rigors. He also became weak.
Page : 68 , Block Name : Find Out
Q4 What other diseases can be caused by mosquito bites?
Answer. Missing
Page : 68 , Block Name : Find Out
Q5 In which season is malaria more common? Why do you think this happens?
Answer. Malaria is more conunon during the rainy season. This is because water logged and damp
places provides suitable breeding environment for the mosquitoes.
Page : 68 , Block Name : Find Out
Q6 What do you do In your house to protect yourself from mosquitoes? Also find out from your friends
about what they do?
Answer. In our well as my friend's house mosquitoes repellent devices and mosquito nets are used to
protect ourselves from mosquitoes. Besides, we remain vigil that there should not any water logging in
our surroundings. We also keep our coolers, pots etc. are clean.
Page : 68 , Block Name : Find Out
Q7 Look at the report of the blood test given on text page. Which In the report helps us to know that the
patient has malaria?
Subject : Environmental Studies
Chapter : 8
Chapter Name : A Treat For Mosquitoes
Q1 Do you know anyone who has had malaria?
Answer. Yes, once one of my friends suffered from malaria.
Page : 68 , Block Name : Find Out
Q2 How did they find out that they had malaria?
Answer. It was found out by examining his blood.
Page : 68 , Block Name : Find Out
Q3 What problems did they have on having malaria?
Answer. At times he used to suffer fever with chills and rigors. He also became weak.
Page : 68 , Block Name : Find Out
Q4 What other diseases can be caused by mosquito bites?
Answer. Missing
Page : 68 , Block Name : Find Out
Q5 In which season is malaria more common? Why do you think this happens?
Answer. Malaria is more conunon during the rainy season. This is because water logged and damp
places provides suitable breeding environment for the mosquitoes.
Page : 68 , Block Name : Find Out
Q6 What do you do In your house to protect yourself from mosquitoes? Also find out from your friends
about what they do?
Answer. In our well as my friend's house mosquitoes repellent devices and mosquito nets are used to
protect ourselves from mosquitoes. Besides, we remain vigil that there should not any water logging in
our surroundings. We also keep our coolers, pots etc. are clean.
Page : 68 , Block Name : Find Out
Q7 Look at the report of the blood test given on text page. Which In the report helps us to know that the
patient has malaria?
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Answer. It is clearly mentioned in the report that malaria parasite has been in blood sample of the
patient.
Page : 69 , Block Name : Find Out
Q1 Look at Aarti's blood report and find out the minimum hemoglobin required.
Answer. Minimum hemoglobin requirement is 12gm/dI.
Page : 70 , Block Name : Tell
Q2 How much did Aarti’s hemoglobin go up and how long did it take for that?
Answer. Aarti’s hemoglobin increased by 2.5 gm/dl i.e. around 30% in about three months.
Page : 70 , Block Name : Tell
Q3 What does the newspaper report say about the problems caused by anemia?
Answer. Newspaper report tells that anemia is affecting physical as well as mental health of the children
suffering from it. Due to anemia. children do not grow well, and their energy levels are low. This also
affects their ability to study properly.
Page : 70 , Block Name : Tell
Q4 Have you or anyone In your family ever needed to get a blood test? When and why?
Answer. Yes. Last year I had got a blood test done. It was because doctors that I might suffer from
Anemia.
Page : 70 , Block Name : Tell
Q5 What was found out by the blood test?
patient.
Page : 69 , Block Name : Find Out
Q1 Look at Aarti's blood report and find out the minimum hemoglobin required.
Answer. Minimum hemoglobin requirement is 12gm/dI.
Page : 70 , Block Name : Tell
Q2 How much did Aarti’s hemoglobin go up and how long did it take for that?
Answer. Aarti’s hemoglobin increased by 2.5 gm/dl i.e. around 30% in about three months.
Page : 70 , Block Name : Tell
Q3 What does the newspaper report say about the problems caused by anemia?
Answer. Newspaper report tells that anemia is affecting physical as well as mental health of the children
suffering from it. Due to anemia. children do not grow well, and their energy levels are low. This also
affects their ability to study properly.
Page : 70 , Block Name : Tell
Q4 Have you or anyone In your family ever needed to get a blood test? When and why?
Answer. Yes. Last year I had got a blood test done. It was because doctors that I might suffer from
Anemia.
Page : 70 , Block Name : Tell
Q5 What was found out by the blood test?
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Answer. It was found that I was suffering from anemia.
Page : 71 , Block Name : Tell
Q6 Have you had a health check-up In your school? What did the doctor tell you?
Answer. Yes, last month we have had a health check-up in your school. The doctor told me I was
healthy.
Page : 71 , Block Name : Tell
Q7 Ask a doctor or elders about the food items which contain iron.
Answer. I asked my father and he told that green leafy vegetables like spinach, lettuce aml cabbage iron.
Page : 71 , Block Name : Find Out
Q1 Have you seen any poster like this put up anywhere?
Answer. Yes, such posters are put up near my school.
Page : 72 , Block Name : Find Out And Tell
Q2 Who do you think puts up such posters, or gives ads In the newspaper?
Answer. The government would have been putting up such posters and giving information in the
newspaper.
Page : 72 , Block Name : Find Out And Tell
Q3 What are the some of the important points given in the poster?
Answer. In the poster it has been warned to remain alert about the mosquitoes they can spread malaria,
dengue and chikungunya. Some precautionary measures are also advised to keep off mosquitoes.
Page : 72 , Block Name : Find Out And Tell
Q4 Why do you think pictures of a tank, cooler and pots are shown in the poster?
Answer. Because these are the stuff where breeding of mosquitoes can takes place if they are
waterlogged or are not cleaned up regularly.
Page : 72 , Block Name : Find Out And Tell
Q1 Why do you think It talks about putting fbh In the tank? What do you think the fish eats?
Answer. It is told so because fishes eat up mosquitoes larvae that have been developing in the water.
Page : 72 , Block Name : Think
Q2 What will happen when oil Is spread on the water?
Answer. When oil is spread on water, the eggs and larvae of mosquitoes growing there would have been
killed.
Page : 71 , Block Name : Tell
Q6 Have you had a health check-up In your school? What did the doctor tell you?
Answer. Yes, last month we have had a health check-up in your school. The doctor told me I was
healthy.
Page : 71 , Block Name : Tell
Q7 Ask a doctor or elders about the food items which contain iron.
Answer. I asked my father and he told that green leafy vegetables like spinach, lettuce aml cabbage iron.
Page : 71 , Block Name : Find Out
Q1 Have you seen any poster like this put up anywhere?
Answer. Yes, such posters are put up near my school.
Page : 72 , Block Name : Find Out And Tell
Q2 Who do you think puts up such posters, or gives ads In the newspaper?
Answer. The government would have been putting up such posters and giving information in the
newspaper.
Page : 72 , Block Name : Find Out And Tell
Q3 What are the some of the important points given in the poster?
Answer. In the poster it has been warned to remain alert about the mosquitoes they can spread malaria,
dengue and chikungunya. Some precautionary measures are also advised to keep off mosquitoes.
Page : 72 , Block Name : Find Out And Tell
Q4 Why do you think pictures of a tank, cooler and pots are shown in the poster?
Answer. Because these are the stuff where breeding of mosquitoes can takes place if they are
waterlogged or are not cleaned up regularly.
Page : 72 , Block Name : Find Out And Tell
Q1 Why do you think It talks about putting fbh In the tank? What do you think the fish eats?
Answer. It is told so because fishes eat up mosquitoes larvae that have been developing in the water.
Page : 72 , Block Name : Think
Q2 What will happen when oil Is spread on the water?
Answer. When oil is spread on water, the eggs and larvae of mosquitoes growing there would have been
killed.
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Page : 72 , Block Name : Think
Q1 Which diseases are spread by flies and how?
Answer. Flies spread dysentery, cholera, typhoid, anthrax etc. Flies are easily attracted by filth. They
used to sit on do-ty and filthy matters. Again when these sit upon the food, microbes are mixed into the
food from there these can enter human body.
Page : 73 , Block Name : Find Out
Q1 Divide your class into two or three groups. Each group will go around to check one area in school or
around It. It must carefully note if water has collected anywhere, and mark ✔ where it finds stagnant
water.
Answer. Pot- Yes ✔
Tank - Yes ✔
Any open space in school ground — No
Gutter — Yes ✔
Any other place — Yes;✔ near drains
Page : 73 , Block Name : Mosquito Check
Q2 Since how many days has the water collected here?
Answer. For almost 8- 10 days water has been collected there.
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Q3 Has it caused any problem in the area ?
Answer. Yes, it is causing many problems. The entire area is turned into a mess and breeding place of
mosquitoes and germs.
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Q3 Who is responsible for keeping these clean?
Answer. Within the school premises, it is the responsibility of school authority while outside the local
municipality is responsible for the same.
Page : 73 , Block Name : Mosquito Check
Q4 Who is supposed to get the gutters and drains repaired?
Answer. The local municipality is responsible to get the gutters and drains repaired.
Page : 73 , Block Name : Mosquito Check
Q5 Can any larvae be seen in the collected water?
Answer. Yes, the larvae of mosquitoes can easily seen in the collected water.
Page : 73 , Block Name : Mosquito Check
Q1 Which diseases are spread by flies and how?
Answer. Flies spread dysentery, cholera, typhoid, anthrax etc. Flies are easily attracted by filth. They
used to sit on do-ty and filthy matters. Again when these sit upon the food, microbes are mixed into the
food from there these can enter human body.
Page : 73 , Block Name : Find Out
Q1 Divide your class into two or three groups. Each group will go around to check one area in school or
around It. It must carefully note if water has collected anywhere, and mark ✔ where it finds stagnant
water.
Answer. Pot- Yes ✔
Tank - Yes ✔
Any open space in school ground — No
Gutter — Yes ✔
Any other place — Yes;✔ near drains
Page : 73 , Block Name : Mosquito Check
Q2 Since how many days has the water collected here?
Answer. For almost 8- 10 days water has been collected there.
Page : 73 , Block Name : Mosquito Check
Q3 Has it caused any problem in the area ?
Answer. Yes, it is causing many problems. The entire area is turned into a mess and breeding place of
mosquitoes and germs.
Page : 73 , Block Name : Mosquito Check
Q3 Who is responsible for keeping these clean?
Answer. Within the school premises, it is the responsibility of school authority while outside the local
municipality is responsible for the same.
Page : 73 , Block Name : Mosquito Check
Q4 Who is supposed to get the gutters and drains repaired?
Answer. The local municipality is responsible to get the gutters and drains repaired.
Page : 73 , Block Name : Mosquito Check
Q5 Can any larvae be seen in the collected water?
Answer. Yes, the larvae of mosquitoes can easily seen in the collected water.
Page : 73 , Block Name : Mosquito Check
Page 6
Q1 In your group, make a poster with a message to keep the cooler, tank, drains and the area clean
(wherever water collects). Put up your poster in and around your school.
Answer.
Page : 73 , Block Name : Make A Poster
Q2 Find out who is responsible for keeping the area around your school clean. Write a letter from your
class, reporting your findings suggestions. Find out to whom the letter should be written, and to which
office it should be sent.
Answer. The local municipality is responsible keeping the area around our school clean. So, the letter
should addressed to the Mayor and sent to the local municipal corporation office. Letter to the Mayor
The Mayor
Municipal Corporation of Delhi
New Delhi
Subject: Request for better cleanliness around Sarvodaya Vidyalaya, Rohini, Sector-8
Respected Sir,
Through this letter, we the students of Sarvodaya Vidyalaya, Rohini, and Sector-8 went to bring into
your notke the fifth and garbage collection around the school. The entire area has been turned into a
mess and become a heaven for stray dogs and germs. Last week's heavy rains have only aggravated the
situation. The drains and pits are water logged and became the breeding ground of mosquitoes. So, you
are requested to look into the matter immediately and order to clean up garbage in the area.
Thanking you,
Yours Sincerely,
Student of Class V
Sarvodaya Vidyalaya
Sector-8 Rohini
Delhi
Page : 73 , Block Name : Make A Poster
Q1 Is there is a pond or river around your house or school. Go look around and these
Can you see aWe In or around the water?
Answer. Yes, I can see algae in or around the water.
Page : 74 , Block Name : Tell
(wherever water collects). Put up your poster in and around your school.
Answer.
Page : 73 , Block Name : Make A Poster
Q2 Find out who is responsible for keeping the area around your school clean. Write a letter from your
class, reporting your findings suggestions. Find out to whom the letter should be written, and to which
office it should be sent.
Answer. The local municipality is responsible keeping the area around our school clean. So, the letter
should addressed to the Mayor and sent to the local municipal corporation office. Letter to the Mayor
The Mayor
Municipal Corporation of Delhi
New Delhi
Subject: Request for better cleanliness around Sarvodaya Vidyalaya, Rohini, Sector-8
Respected Sir,
Through this letter, we the students of Sarvodaya Vidyalaya, Rohini, and Sector-8 went to bring into
your notke the fifth and garbage collection around the school. The entire area has been turned into a
mess and become a heaven for stray dogs and germs. Last week's heavy rains have only aggravated the
situation. The drains and pits are water logged and became the breeding ground of mosquitoes. So, you
are requested to look into the matter immediately and order to clean up garbage in the area.
Thanking you,
Yours Sincerely,
Student of Class V
Sarvodaya Vidyalaya
Sector-8 Rohini
Delhi
Page : 73 , Block Name : Make A Poster
Q1 Is there is a pond or river around your house or school. Go look around and these
Can you see aWe In or around the water?
Answer. Yes, I can see algae in or around the water.
Page : 74 , Block Name : Tell
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Q2 Where else have you seen algae?
Answer. We saw it near drain, hand pump on damp walls etc.
Page : 74 , Block Name : Tell
Q3 Are there plant growing on the side or in the water? Find out their names. Draw some of these in
your notebook.
Answer. Yes, there are small plants growing around the side or in the water. These are liverworts, mosses
etc.
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Q4 Do you think these were planted by someone or did they grow on their own?
Answer. They grow on their own.
Page : 74 , Block Name : Tell
Q5 What else can you see in the water? Make a list.
Answer. Besides algae, small fishes, frogs, larvae, floating insects and mosquitoes are also seen.
Page : 74 , Block Name : Tell
Q1 What can you do so that mosquitoes do not breed in your house, school and neighborhood?
Answer. This can done by-
(i) Not allowing the area around us to get water logged.
(ii) Regularly cleaning the coolers aml water tanks.
(iii) Spraying DDT am] oil in drams, pits etc.
(iv) Cultivating fishes in nearby ditches, pits, ponds etc.
Page : 75 , Block Name : What We Have Learnt
Q2 How can you find out If someone has malaria?
Answer. If malarial parasites are found in blood sample of that person, it means he or she has malaria,
not.
Page : 75 , Block Name : What We Have Learnt
Answer. We saw it near drain, hand pump on damp walls etc.
Page : 74 , Block Name : Tell
Q3 Are there plant growing on the side or in the water? Find out their names. Draw some of these in
your notebook.
Answer. Yes, there are small plants growing around the side or in the water. These are liverworts, mosses
etc.
Page : 74 , Block Name : Tell
Q4 Do you think these were planted by someone or did they grow on their own?
Answer. They grow on their own.
Page : 74 , Block Name : Tell
Q5 What else can you see in the water? Make a list.
Answer. Besides algae, small fishes, frogs, larvae, floating insects and mosquitoes are also seen.
Page : 74 , Block Name : Tell
Q1 What can you do so that mosquitoes do not breed in your house, school and neighborhood?
Answer. This can done by-
(i) Not allowing the area around us to get water logged.
(ii) Regularly cleaning the coolers aml water tanks.
(iii) Spraying DDT am] oil in drams, pits etc.
(iv) Cultivating fishes in nearby ditches, pits, ponds etc.
Page : 75 , Block Name : What We Have Learnt
Q2 How can you find out If someone has malaria?
Answer. If malarial parasites are found in blood sample of that person, it means he or she has malaria,
not.
Page : 75 , Block Name : What We Have Learnt
Document Details
| Board / Org | NCERT |
| Exam | Class 5 |
| Type | Solution |
| Pages | 7 |
| Updated | 30 Apr 2026 |