NCERT Solutions Class 5 EVS Chapter 4 – Our School—A Happy Place

Class 5 EVS

Last Updated: 31 May 2026

Chapter Introduction

The chapter “Our School—A Happy Place” shows how Aasha, Mohit, and their classmates work together to make their school safe, clean, green, and caring. They learn about waste management, saving water, traffic and fire safety, and good behaviour, making their school truly a happy place for everyone.

हिंदी में (Hindi)

अध्याय “हमारा स्कूल—एक खुशहाल जगह” यह दर्शाता है कि आशा, मोहित और उनके सहपाठी मिलकर अपने स्कूल को सुरक्षित, स्वच्छ, हरित और सहायक बनाने में कैसे योगदान देते हैं। वे कचरा प्रबंधन, पानी की बचत, यातायात और अग्नि सुरक्षा, और अच्छे व्यवहार के बारे में सीखते हैं, जिससे उनका स्कूल वास्तव में सभी के लिए एक खुशहाल स्थान बन जाता है।
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Practice MCQ Questions (25 questions)

Q1. Why does Mohit love his school?

Q2. What is a green school?

Q3. Which group checks leaking taps?

Q4. What do Electricity Savers observe?

Q5. What do Waste Warriors observe?

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Tough Words (Glossary)

Explorer

Meaning: A person who looks around to discover new things.

अर्थ: अन्वेषक

"The explorer discovered a new island."

Campus

Meaning: The grounds and buildings of a school or college.

अर्थ: परिसर

"Our school campus is very green."

Guardians

Meaning: People who protect or take care of something.

अर्थ: संरक्षक

"Trees are the guardians of nature."

Pedestrian

Meaning: A person walking on the road.

अर्थ: पैदल यात्री

"The pedestrian crossed the street safely."

Crossing

Meaning: A place where people can cross a road.

अर्थ: पैदल पार पथ

"Children used the zebra crossing."

Litter

Meaning: Trash left on the ground.

अर्थ: कचरा

"There was litter in the park."

Dustbin

Meaning: A container for waste.

अर्थ: कूड़ेदान

"Throw the wrapper in the dustbin."

Concerned

Meaning: Worried about something.

अर्थ: चिंतित

"She was concerned about the exam."

Surprised

Meaning: Feeling shocked or amazed.

अर्थ: आश्चर्यचकित

"I was surprised by the news."

Proud

Meaning: Feeling happy about achievements.

अर्थ: गर्वित

"He is proud of his school."

Management

Meaning: The act of organizing and controlling.

अर्थ: प्रबंधन

"Waste management is important in schools."

Recycle

Meaning: To process waste so it can be used again.

अर्थ: पुनर्चक्रण

"We recycle paper and plastic."

Collectors

Meaning: People who gather items.

अर्थ: संग्रहकर्ता

"The collectors picked up the garbage."

Shade

Meaning: An area protected from the sun.

अर्थ: छाया

"We sat in the shade of the tree."

Reflects

Meaning: To send back light or heat.

अर्थ: परावर्तित करना

"The mirror reflects light."

Absorbs

Meaning: Takes in heat, light, or liquid.

अर्थ: सोखना

"Black cloth absorbs more heat."

Precious

Meaning: Very valuable or important.

अर्थ: कीमती

"Water is a precious resource."

Treasure

Meaning: A valuable thing or collection.

अर्थ: खजाना

"Books are a treasure of knowledge."

Appreciation

Meaning: Recognition of good work.

अर्थ: प्रशंसा

"The teacher gave appreciation to the students."

Community

Meaning: A group of people living together.

अर्थ: समुदाय

"Our community is very supportive."

Society

Meaning: A large group of people living together.

अर्थ: समाज

"We live in a modern society."

Accidents

Meaning: Unplanned events causing harm.

अर्थ: दुर्घटनाएँ

"Traffic accidents are dangerous."

Rules

Meaning: Instructions to follow.

अर्थ: नियम

"We must follow traffic rules."

Symbols

Meaning: Pictures or signs that represent something.

अर्थ: चिह्न

"Traffic symbols guide drivers."

Safety

Meaning: Being protected from harm.

अर्थ: सुरक्षा

"Safety is important in school."

Behaviour

Meaning: The way a person acts.

अर्थ: व्यवहार

"Good behaviour makes friends."

Polite

Meaning: Showing respect and kindness.

अर्थ: विनम्र

"The student was polite to the teacher."

Respect

Meaning: To show care and value for others.

अर्थ: सम्मान

"We must respect our elders."

Kindness

Meaning: Being friendly and helpful.

अर्थ: दयालुता

"Kindness makes the world better."

Peaceful

Meaning: Calm and without trouble.

अर्थ: शांतिपूर्ण

"The village was peaceful."

Welcoming

Meaning: Friendly and inviting.

अर्थ: स्वागतपूर्ण

"The teacher gave us a welcoming smile."

Unpleasant

Meaning: Not enjoyable; causing discomfort.

अर्थ: अप्रिय

"The smell was unpleasant."

Assembly

Meaning: A group of people gathered together.

अर्थ: सभा

"The school assembly began with a prayer."

Exit

Meaning: A way out of a place.

अर्थ: निकास

"The fire exit must be clear."

Panic

Meaning: A sudden feeling of fear.

अर्थ: घबराहट

"There was panic during the fire drill."

Closet

Meaning: A small storage space.

अर्थ: अलमारी / कोठरी

"He kept his clothes in the closet."

Injured

Meaning: Hurt or wounded.

अर्थ: घायल

"The injured player left the field."

Mission

Meaning: A special task or purpose.

अर्थ: मिशन / अभियान

"The mission was to clean the park."

Campaign

Meaning: Planned activities to achieve a goal.

अर्थ: अभियान

"They started a campaign to save trees."

Segregation

Meaning: Separating things into groups.

अर्थ: विभाजन

"Segregation of waste is important."

Labelled

Meaning: Marked with a name or description.

अर्थ: लेबल लगाना

"The bottles were labelled correctly."

Situations

Meaning: Conditions or events that happen.

अर्थ: स्थितियाँ

"We must stay calm in difficult situations."

Teasing

Meaning: Making fun of someone in a hurtful way.

अर्थ: चिढ़ाना

"The boys were teasing their friend."

Wrapper

Meaning: A piece of paper or plastic covering something.

अर्थ: रैपर

"Throw the wrapper in the bin."

Scribbling

Meaning: Carelessly writing or drawing.

अर्थ: खींचना / लिखना

"The child was scribbling on the desk."

Disturbing

Meaning: Causing trouble or discomfort.

अर्थ: परेशान करना

"The noise was disturbing the class."

Hygiene

Meaning: Practices to stay clean and healthy.

अर्थ: स्वच्छता

"Handwashing is good hygiene."

Environment

Meaning: The natural world around us.

अर्थ: पर्यावरण

"We must protect our environment."

Awareness

Meaning: Knowledge about a situation or fact.

अर्थ: जागरूकता

"There is awareness about saving water."

Contribution

Meaning: Something given or done to help.

अर्थ: योगदान

"Her contribution to the project was important."

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