Get complete, textbook-verified solutions for DAV Class 5 Moral Science Chapter 20: Are You Eco-Friendly? (Child & World – Environmental Awareness). Test your green habits with the official textbook scorecard, learn five practical steps for ecological preservation, and explore the famous parable of rebuilding humanity to heal the planet according to the DAV CMC syllabus.
Environmental Scorecard: Measuring Your Green Footprint
Living an eco-friendly life requires mindful everyday choices. Our daily habits—from water conservation to proper recycling—determine whether we protect the planet or contribute to its degradation.
Textbook Scorecard Rules:
- Box No. 1 (+5 Points): Not throwing trash in gardens; helping keep neighbourhoods clean.
- Box No. 2 (-5 Points): Cutting plants; throwing garbage on roads or near river sources.
- Box No. 3 (-2 Points): Burning rubbish; using plastic bags; driving cars for short distances.
- Box No. 4 (+2 Points): Switching off lights and fans; repairing leaking taps; using solar cookers; recycling newspapers.
- Evaluation: A score between 20 to 30 points earns a Certificate of Merit as an Eco-Friendly Citizen!
Thought of the Day: “Everybody should do his or her bit to help save nature.”
Textbook Exercises & Solved Questions
A. Five Ways to Maintain the Balance of Nature
- Afforestation: Plant indigenous saplings regularly and nurture urban gardens.
- Water Conservation: Turn off taps while brushing and immediately repair all leaky faucets.
- Energy Efficiency: Switch off electrical appliances when leaving rooms and adopt solar energy.
- Waste Segregation & 3Rs: Reduce waste, reuse sturdy containers, and recycle paper, plastics, and glass.
- Protecting Wildlife: Show empathy toward street animals, preserve bird nests, and refuse animal products.
B. Moral Parable: Putting the Man Together
A tired father gave his five-year-old son Aryan a magazine cover with a picture of the world, torn into dozens of tiny pieces, expecting it to keep the boy occupied for hours. Within five minutes, Aryan returned with the jigsaw puzzle perfectly assembled! Stunned, his father asked how he did it so quickly. Aryan replied with innocent wisdom: “Papa, on the other side of the paper was the picture of a man. All I did was to put the man together, and the world came together automatically!”
Moral: If we mend human character, instill moral values, and foster compassion in individual human hearts, the problems of the entire world will naturally be resolved.