Gangubai has the habit of throwing the household garbage (solid waste) in the drain outside her home. Here neighbour Asha, a literate women, takes the domestic garbage to public garbave bin outside her street. (i) Which act of garbage disposal, Gangubai's or Asha's is correct? (ii) What problems would the wrong habit create for the society? (iii) How can the wrong habit be corrected?
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(i) Gangubai's habit of throwing garbage in the drain is wrong while that of Asha is correct. (ii) Gangubai's habit of passing garbage in the drain not only blocks the drain causing overflow of drain water, spreading of fifth resulting in spread of flies, mosquitoes and other creatures but also produces stink all around. (iii) The best method to correct Gangubai' s habit is that Asha should talk to her and convince her that throwing garbage (which may contain polythene bags) in the drain is not only harmful to her neighbours but also for her family. Asha could explain Gangubai that dry and hygienic surroundings represent healthy and pleasant environment. If she does not mend her ways, Asha should approach Gangubai's other family members. Other members of the community can also join her in convincing Gangubai
