Q1.
Imagine if there is no electricity in your area for two days. What changes will you see in your life?
Answer
Almost everything that runs on a switch would stop. Life would slow down.
| What stops | What we would do instead |
|---|---|
| Lights at night | Use candles, an oil lamp or a torch |
| Fan and cooler | Use a hand fan and sit outside in the breeze |
| Fridge | Cook only as much food as we can eat at once |
| TV, mobile charging | Play outdoor games and talk with the family |
| Water pump | Draw water from a handpump or a well |
| Mixer, iron, washing machine | Grind on a stone and wash clothes by hand |
Sample answer: “For two days our house would be dark after sunset. I would finish my homework in daylight and sleep early. We would eat fresh food because the fridge would not work. Water would have to be carried from the handpump.”
Why this is worth thinking about: it shows how much we depend on electricity. That is why Reena and Amit’s village turned to the sun. Solar panels make electricity from sunlight, so the village can stay lit without burning anything.
Tip: we can save electricity every day. Switch off lights and fans when you leave a room.