NCERT Class 5 The World Around Us Our Wonderous World (Sanskrit): Chapter 4 — प्रकरणम् २: स्वास्थ्यं कल्याणं च
This chapter, 'Our School — A Happy Place' from NCERT's Class 5 Sanskrit book 'Our Wonderous World', emphasizes the importance of schools as safe, nurturing, and educational environments. It introduces the concept of a 'Green School' (हरितविद्यालयः), where students learn about waste management, water conservation, efficient electricity usage, and planting trees. The chapter highlights the 'Swachh Bharat Abhiyan' (Clean India Campaign) and its extension to schools, aiming for clean toilets, safe drinking water, proper waste disposal, and hygiene education. It encourages students to actively participate in making their school a pleasant, safe, and green place, fostering a sense of responsibility towards their environment and education. The text also includes an activity to map the school premises, reinforcing observation and planning skills.
Quick info
| Board | CBSE / NCERT |
|---|---|
| Class | Class 5 |
| Subject | The World Around Us |
| Book | Our Wonderous World (Sanskrit) |
| Chapter | Chapter 4 — प्रकरणम् २ : स्वास्थ्यं कल्याणं च |
| Language | Sanskrit |
| PDF type | NCERT Textbook |
| Session | CBSE 2026 |
| Reading time | 2 minutes |
| Word count | 272 |
Learning outcomes
- Understand the school as a safe and happy learning environment.
- Learn about the concept and importance of a 'Green School'.
- Recognize the role of 'Swachh Bharat Abhiyan' in schools.
- Identify ways to contribute to making the school clean and green.
- Develop observational and mapping skills through a school activity.
Vocabulary
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| विद्यालयः | school |
| सुखदं | pleasant/happy |
| स्थानम् | place |
| हरितविद्यालयः | Green School |
| अपशिष्टपदार्थस्य | of waste material |
| प्रबन्धनं | management |
| संरक्षणं | conservation |
| विद्युतः | of electricity |
| रोपयित्वा | having planted |
| परिसरं | surroundings/environment |
| समुत्सुकाः | eager/curious |
| स्वच्छ-भारत-अभियानम् | Clean India Campaign |
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Practice questions
- विद्यालयः किं भवति? Answer: विद्यालयः एकं स्थानं अस्ति यत्र वयं शिक्षामहे, मित्रैः सह मिलामः, क्रीडामः च।
- हरितविद्यालयः इत्युक्ते किम्? Answer: हरितविद्यालयः एकः एतादृशः विद्यालयः यत्र अपशिष्टपदार्थस्य प्रबन्धनं, जलस्य संरक्षणं, विद्युतः सदुपयोगः, वृक्षारोपणं च भवति।
- 'स्वच्छ-भारत-अभियानम्' कस्य भागः अस्ति? Answer: 'स्वच्छ-भारत-अभियानम्' भारतसर्वकारेण आरब्धः अस्ति।
- विद्यालयस्य मानचित्रं रचयितुं किं किं योजयितव्यम्? Answer: मुख्यभवनं, क्रीडाङ्गणं, उद्यानम्, जलाधाराः, द्वारं, भवनं च योजयन्तं मार्गं च योजयितव्यम्।
Frequently asked questions
What is the main theme of the chapter 'Our School — A Happy Place'?
The chapter focuses on the school as a happy, safe, and educational place, and introduces the concept of a 'Green School'.
What does a 'Green School' involve?
A Green School involves managing waste, conserving water and electricity, and planting trees to make the surroundings green.
What is the 'Swachh Bharat Abhiyan'?
It is a campaign by the Government of India to promote cleanliness, including in schools, ensuring clean toilets and safe drinking water.
What is the activity suggested in the chapter?
Students are encouraged to create a map of their school, including important areas like the main building, playground, and garden.
Why is it important to make the school clean and green?
A clean and green school provides a healthy and safe environment for learning and fosters a sense of responsibility among students.
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NCERT Class 5 The World Around Us — Our Wonderous World (Sanskrit) — Chapter 4 — प्रकरणम् २ : स्वास्थ्यं कल्याणं च. Verified by NCERT Help Editorial Team. Reviewed on 29 Jul 2026. Last updated 10 Aug 2026.