Explore your locality; observe the people and places around you. Write your observations about how the people and places you see are connected to each other in the table given below.
| Place/People | Connections between people and places |
|---|---|
| Shopkeeper | • Sells goods like food items, clothes and products for daily needs. • Sells local products. • ___ |
| Road | • Connects people living in different areas. • Allows easy movement of goods and services. • ___ |
| Health Centre | • Provides treatment for illness. • ___ • ___ |
| Police | • Provides safety. • ___ • ___ |
| School | • ___ • ___ • ___ |
Shopkeeper connects people by selling goods like food items, clothes and products for daily needs, and selling local products. Road connects people living in different areas, allows easy movement of goods and services, and enables transportation. Health Centre provides treatment for illness, promotes health awareness, and offers medical facilities. Police provides safety, maintains law and order, and helps in emergencies. School provides education, develops skills and values, and creates learning opportunities for children.
Explanation
The chapter introduces the concept of community through Chandan's village tour. Activity 1 asks students to observe their locality and understand connections between people and places. The table format helps students identify how different people and places serve the community through various roles and services.