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NCERT Solutions Class 3 Environment Chapter 12.0 – Taking Charge of Waste

Name: Taking Charge of Waste – Class 3 Environment
Uploaded: 2026-05-31
Description: This chapter teaches us how to manage waste by reducing, reusing, and recycling to keep our surroundings clean and healthy. It shows inspiring examples of villages and cities that have become clean by following simple habits and waste segregation.

Class 3 Environment

Last Updated: 31 May 2026

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Chapter Introduction

This chapter teaches us how to manage waste by reducing, reusing, and recycling to keep our surroundings clean and healthy. It shows inspiring examples of villages and cities that have become clean by following simple habits and waste segregation.

हिंदी में (Hindi)

यह अध्याय हमें सिखाता है कि अपने आस-पास को साफ़ और स्वस्थ रखने के लिए कचरे को कम करने, दोबारा इस्तेमाल करने और पुनर्चक्रण (रीसाइक्लिंग) करने का तरीका कैसे अपनाएं। यह उन गाँवों और शहरों के प्रेरणादायक उदाहरण भी दिखाता है, जो सरल आदतों और कचरा पृथक्करण को अपनाकर स्वच्छ बन गए हैं।

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Q1. What is the main reason for waste creation?

Q2. Which of the following is NOT a type of waste?

Q3. What should we do to manage waste?

Q4. What happens when plastic is burnt?

Q5. What can standing wastewater lead to?

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NCERT Solutions Class 3 Environment Chapter 12.0 – Taking Charge of Waste

Chapter Introduction

Watch Video Lecture

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Important Points

Practice MCQ Questions (17 questions)

Q1. What is the main reason for waste creation?

Q2. Which of the following is NOT a type of waste?

Q3. What should we do to manage waste?

Q4. What happens when plastic is burnt?

Q5. What can standing wastewater lead to?

Q6. What is composting?

Q7. What is the first rule of waste management?

Q8. Which of these items can be reused?

Q9. What is an eco-friendly gift-wrapping idea?

Q10. What is the concept of a ‘zero waste village’?

Q11. Which city is known for being one of the cleanest in India?

Q12. What is the purpose of a green dustbin?

Q13. What is the purpose of a blue dustbin?

Q14. Which of these waste materials is biodegradable?

Q15. When is National Cleanliness Day celebrated?

Q16. How did Silluk village achieve zero waste status?

Q17. Why should we avoid plastic bags?

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