Class 3 Evs - UP
Taking Charge of Waste
The chapter 'Taking Charge of Waste' for Class 3 Uttar Pradesh (UPMSP) students introduces the important habit of keeping our surroundings clean and managing garbage properly. Children learn the difference between wet and dry waste, how to use green and blue dustbins, and simple ways to reduce, reuse, and recycle daily trash. This chapter is vital for the UPMSP board exams as it builds foundational environmental awareness, promotes civic sense, and frequently features in textbook exercises and short-answer questions to test a child's understanding of cleanliness and health.
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What is Waste?
Waste refers to all the unwanted or useless things that we throw away daily after using them.
Wet Waste and Dry Waste
Wet waste includes leftover food and fruit peels that rot easily, while dry waste includes plastic, paper, and glass that do not rot.
Green and Blue Dustbins
Green dustbins are used for wet and biodegradable waste, and blue dustbins are used for dry and recyclable waste.
The 3 Rs (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle)
We can manage waste by reducing the things we waste, reusing old items, and recycling waste to make new things.
Composting
Composting is the process of turning wet kitchen waste into natural manure for plants.
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Board Exam Info
In Uttar Pradesh (UPMSP) Class 3 EVS exams, this chapter typically carries around 4 to 6 marks. Common question types include matching dustbin colors to waste types, filling in the blanks about wet and dry waste, and short-answer questions on how to keep our homes and school clean.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why do we use two different dustbins?
We use two dustbins to separate wet waste and dry waste so that it is easier to dispose of and recycle them properly.
What kind of waste goes into the green dustbin?
Wet kitchen waste like vegetable peels, leftover food, and fruit waste goes into the green dustbin.
How can we reuse old plastic bottles?
We can clean old plastic bottles and use them to water plants or make pencil stands.
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