Which of the following can be the objective of Environmental Studies at primary level A. encouraging children to reflect on their own learning B. engaging children by giving space, time and freedom to generate new knowledge. C. treating children as participants in learning, not as receivers of a fixed body of knowledge. D. treating the prescribed textbook as the sole basis of resources for learning. ?

Option 1 : A, B and C

EVS is considered one of the important subjects to be taught at the primary level, it has its importance and objectives. 

Objectives of Environmental Studies at the primary level

• Pose children to the real-life world (natural and socio-cultural).
• Enable them to analyze, evaluate and draw inferences about problems and concerns related to the environment.
• Help them understand environmental issues.
• Encouraging children to reflect on their own learning
• Engaging children by giving them space, time, and freedom to generate new knowledge.
• Treating children as participants in learning, not as receivers of a fixed body of knowledge.
• Foster and nurture favorable attitudes and values towards the environment.
• Arise curiosity and awareness about their surroundings,
• Develop Knowledge and understanding of their environment.
• Knowledge of interdependence or connections in nature,

Hence by looking into the above objectives it can be concluded that A, B &C are the correct options. 

The textbook is considered one of the resources to teach EVS but it is the sole basis of resources for learning, children learn through many other resources as well.