Is there a lake, well or stepwell near your house or school?

Visit it and find out more about it.

How old is it? Who got it built?

What kinds of buildings are around it?

Is the water clean? Is it cleaned regularly?

Who all use the water?

Is there any festival celebrated at this place?

Is there any water today, or is it dry?

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Disclaimer: The purpose of this question is to make the students interact actively with their surroundings. The process calls for critical observation based upon which the students can draw certain conclusions. Considering the sustenance of this process of interaction, the answer to this question has not been provided.

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