Maharashtra Board Textbook Solutions for Standard Three

Lesson 18 - My Family and Home

A. Answer the following in one sentence.

(a) What does a family provide?

Ans: A family provides us with food, clothing and shelter.

 

(b) Who takes care of us when we are ill?

Ans: When we are ill, our parents take care of us.

 

(c) When do members of an extended family come together?

Ans: Members of an extended family meet each other on several occasions like family functions, celebration of festivals etc.

 

(d) What kinds of activities occur during a festival?

Ans: Festivals bring families together, and there are many activities celebrated, like singing, dancing, making rangolis, playing games, competing in races, etc.

B. Write whether right or wrong.

(a) We must help each other in times of difficulty.

Ans: Right

 

(b) All family members should share the household chores.

Ans: Right

 

(c) Garbage should not be thrown in a garbage bin.

Ans: Wrong

 

(d) Music should not be played so loud as to cause noise pollution.

Ans: Right