Chapter 4 “Mangoes Round the Year” of NCERT Environmental Studies textbook has a story on making mango papad so that children not only understand the process and technique but also appreciate the skills of cooking and preservation. As per NCF 2005, which general objective of teaching EVS is being achieved through this lesson ?

The correct option is To develop understanding with the help of observation and examples related to our experiences in place of abstraction.

Explanation:

As per the National Curriculum Framework (NCF) 2005, one of the core general objectives of teaching Environmental Studies (EVS) at the primary stage is to help children connect classroom learning with their real-life experiences and immediate environment.

In Chapter 4, "Mangoes Round the Year," the process of making mango papad (Mamidi Tandra) is presented as a story. This real-life example allows children to:

1. Connect learning to concrete, familiar experiences (food preservation, household skills) rather than abstract concepts.
2. Develop knowledge through observation, contextual examples, and practical understanding of how natural resources are transformed and preserved.
3. Appreciate traditional skills, family collaboration, and experiential learning.

Therefore, using concrete examples from daily life to replace abstract explanations directly aligns with NCF 2005's objective of experiential learning and contextualized knowledge development.