Question Paper
Class / Subject: Class 3 (CBSE) · Environmental Studies
Chapter: Chapter 7 — Chapter 7: Water – A Precious Gift
Time Allowed: 32 minutes
Max Marks: 16
1. Which of these is a surface water source? [1]
(A) River
(B) Well
(C) Borewell
(D) Groundwater
2. What is groundwater? [1]
(A) Water stored beneath the Earth's surface
(B) Water in the sky
(C) Water in rivers only
(D) Nothing
3. What accesses groundwater? [1]
(A) Wells and borewells
(B) Only rivers
(C) Only lakes
(D) Only rain
4. What is rainwater harvesting? [1]
(A) Collecting and storing rainwater for later use
(B) Wasting rainwater
(C) Polluting rainwater
(D) Ignoring rain
5. Why should we use water carefully? [1]
(A) Water sources are limited
(B) Water is unlimited everywhere
(C) No reason
(D) Water cannot run out
6. What can happen if we pollute water sources? [1]
(A) It harms everyone who needs that water
(B) Nothing happens
(C) It helps the water
(D) No effect
7. Why is rainwater harvesting useful in dry areas? [1]
(A) It helps store water when sources are limited
(B) No use
(C) It wastes water
(D) It pollutes water
8. What do all water sources provide? [1]
(A) Water for daily needs
(B) Nothing useful
(C) Only entertainment
(D) Only decoration
9. What does conserving water mean? [1]
(A) Using it carefully and avoiding waste
(B) Wasting it freely
(C) Ignoring water use
(D) Polluting water
10. What should we do with a leaking tap? [1]
(A) Fix it quickly
(B) Ignore it
(C) Leave it running
(D) Break it further
11. What can help save water compared to a shower? [1]
(A) Using a bucket
(B) Using more water
(C) Nothing
(D) Wasting water
12. What is an example of reusing water? [1]
(A) Using vegetable-washing water for plants
(B) Throwing water away
(C) Wasting water
(D) Polluting water
13. What is a community-level water conservation method? [1]
(A) Rainwater harvesting
(B) Wasting water
(C) Ignoring conservation
(D) Polluting rivers
14. Why is fresh water considered limited? [1]
(A) It is a limited natural resource
(B) It is unlimited everywhere
(C) It never runs out
(D) No reason
15. Why is water conservation important? [1]
(A) To ensure enough water for everyone
(B) No reason
(C) Only for fun
(D) Only for tests
16. What is a check dam used for? [1]
(A) Water conservation
(B) Wasting water
(C) Nothing
(D) Polluting water