QUESTIONS:
1)
Why did the wolf wander about?
Ans: He
wandered here and there in search of food. OR
The wolf wandered
about in search of food. OR
The wolf was
hungry. That’s why, he was wandering here and there in search of food.
2)
Did he find anything
to eat?
Ans: He could not find anything to eat. OR
No,
he could not find anything to eat. OR
He
wandered here and there in search of food but he could not find anything to
eat.
3)
Why was the wolf helpless?
Ans: The shepherd's son and a hound were guarding
the flock. That’s why, the wolf found himself helpless. OR
The wolf was helpless because the
shepherd’s son and a hound were guarding the flock. OR
He
found himself helpless because in spite of getting a prey to remove his hunger,
he was unable to attack the sheep.
4)
How did he get into the flock?
Ans: He hid himself
in the skin of a sheep and safely went into the flock.
OR
He hid himself in the skin of a sheep and safely got into the flock.
OR
Hiding
himself in the skin of a sheep, he safely went into the flock.
5)
Why was the shepherd
worried?
Ans: The falling
number of sheep worried him. OR
He was worried about the falling number of the sheep. OR
The falling number of the sheep made him worried.
6)
Did he find out the thief?
Ans:
No, he did not find out the thief.
QUESTIONS:
1)
What happened
to the thirsty fox?
Ans: He slipped and fell into the well. OR
The thirsty fox
slipped and fell into the well.
2)
Who
passed by the well just then?
Ans:
A goat happened to pass by the well. OR
A
goat happened to pass by the well just then.
3)
What did the goat do?
Ans: The goat
looked into the well and jumped into it.
4)
What did the goat say to the fox?
Ans:
The goat said to the fox, “What are
you doing here, uncle? OR
The
goat asked the fox, "What are you doing here, uncle?" OR
She
asked the fox what he was doing there. OR
She
called him uncle and asked him what he was doing there.
5)
What did the fox say in reply?
Ans: The cunning fox replied, "Dear niece! I
am enjoying a swim down here. It is very pleasant, come down and enjoy yourself too." OR
The cunning fox replied that he was enjoying a swim down
there. He invited the goat to come down and enjoy herself.
6)
Why did the
goat jump into the well?
Ans: The goat jumped into the well because she was also thirsty.
QUESTIONS:
1)
What was the stag doing?
Ans: The stag was drinking water at a stream.
2)
What did he see in the water?
Ans: He happened to see his reflection in the
water. OR
The stag happened to see his reflection in the water. OR
He saw his reflection in the water.
3)
Why was he pleased?
Ans: He was
pleased to see his beautiful horns. OR
The
very sight of his horns made him pleased.
4)
What made him sad?
Ans: When he saw
his legs, he felt sad. OR
He
was not pleased to see his legs. OR
The
very sight of his legs made him sad. OR
His
ugly legs made him sad.
5)
Why did he run?
Ans:
He ran to save his life. OR
He ran to save his life from the
hounds.
6)
How did his legs help him?
Ans: He ran as fast as his legs could help him. OR
His legs made him run
fast. OR
His legs were of great
help to him to make him run fast.
QUESTIONS:
1)
By whom had Robert
Bruce been defeated
many times?
Ans: He had been
defected many times by the English.
2)
Where
did he hide himself?
Ans:
He ran for his life and hid himself in
a cave. OR
He hid himself in a cave.
3)
What
did he see in the cave?
Ans: He saw a spider trying to reach its cobweb in the ceiling of the
cave. OR
He saw a spider trying
to reach its cobweb.
4)
After how many attempts did the spider succeed?
Ans: The little
insect reached its home in its ninth attempt. OR
The spider succeeded in its ninth attempt. OR
The spider succeeded in reaching its home in ninth
attempt.
5)
What lesson
did King Bruce learn from the spider?
Ans:
He learnt the lesson: “Try, try
again.”
QUESTIONS:
1)
Is the milk in tins powdered
or liquid?
Ans: It is
powered milk. OR
The milk in tins is powdered. OR
In tins, the milk is powdered.
2)
What becomes
of the water in the milk?
Ans: All the water in the milk is evaporated.
3)
What comes to the top of the fresh milk when it stays a little in a dish?
Ans: When
fresh milk stays in a dish for a little
time, the thick part of the milk comes to the top. It is the cream of the milk. OR
The
thick part of the milk comes to the top when fresh milk stays a little in a
dish. It is the cream of the milk. OR
The thick part of the milk comes to
the top. It is the cream of the milk.
4)
What does the thick part of the milk have
in it?
Ans: The thick
part of the milk has fat in it. OR
The thick part of the milk has fat. OR
It has fat in it.
5)
What is cream?
Ans: When fresh
milk stays in a dish for a little time, the thick part of the milk comes to the top. It is the cream of the milk. OR
The thick part of the milk comes to the top when fresh
milk stays a little in a dish. It is the cream of the milk.
6)
What do people make from cream?
Ans: From the
cream, the people make butter. OR
The people make butter from it. OR
The people make butter from this cream.
EXERCISE NO. 6
For three years, the master and all his relatives lived in this valley
(1). Many of the Muslims
too joined them (2). All supplies to the valley
were cut off. The Makkans
saw to it that no food or drink reached
the Banu Hashim (3). The poor Banu Hashim
had to live on the leaves and roots of trees and bushes
(4). The condition of children was particularly pitiable
(5). At last, some kind-hearted Makkans took pity on the Banu Hashim (6). They tore to pieces the agreement hanging in
the Kabba. The hunger-stricken Banu Hashim were thus
able to come back to their homes.
1)
Who
lived for three years in the valley?
Ans: For three years, the master and all his
relatives lived in the valley. OR
The Holy Prophet
and his relatives lived for three years in the valley. OR
For three years,
the Holy Prophet (PBUH) and all his relatives lived in the valley.
2)
Who
joined the master and his relatives?
Ans: Many of the Muslims joined them. OR
Many of the
Muslims joined the master and his relatives.
Ans: The Makkans cut off all supplies to the
valley.
4)
How
did the Banu Hashim live?
Ans: The Banu Hashim had to live on the leaves
and roots of trees and bushes. OR
They lived on the
leaves and roots and of trees and bushes.
5)
What
was the condition of the children?
Ans: The condition of the children was pitiable. OR
6)
Who
took pity on the Banu Hashim?
Ans: Some kind-hearted Makkans took pity on the
Banu Hashim.
EXERCISE NO. 7
Hazrat Khalid Bin Waleed (RA) was extremely kind-hearted and just to the people (1). His
army had strict orders not to do any harm to the farmers, aged persons, women, children and other civilians
(2). "They are the real
strength of society", he said, "They should always be treated with kindness and respect
(3).” This was something new for the conquered people, who felt very happy now. The Iranian and Byzantine officers were very hard on them
(4). Harzat Khalid
Bin Waleed's (RA) treatment won their hearts
so much that they
began to hate their old masters
(5 & 6).
QUESTIONS:
1)
How did Hazrat Khalid Bin Waleed (R.A.) treat the people?
Ans: Hazrat Khalid Bin Waleed (RA) was extremely kind-hearted and just to the people. OR
He
treated the people with kindness and justice.
2)
What were the orders given to the army?
His army was ordered not to harm the farmers, aged
persons, women, children, and other civilians.
3)
What did he say about the farmers and civilians?
He
said that they should always be treated with kindness and respect.
4)
How had their former masters treated them?
Ans: The Iranian
and Byzantine officers were very hard on them.
OR
Their
former masters were very hard on them.
5)
How did Hazrat Khalid Bin Waleed (R.A.) win the hearts of the conquered people?
Ans: Hazrat Khalid
Bin Waleed's (RA) treatment won their hearts
so much that they
began to hate their old masters.
OR
His
treatment won their hearts. OR
His
treatment with them won their hearts.
6)
Why did the people hate their old masters?
Ans: Hazrat Khalid
Bin Waleed's (RA) treatment won their hearts
so much that they
began to hate their old masters.
OR
When
they saw Hazrat Khalid’s treatment with the, they began to hate their old
masters. OR
Seeing
Hazrat Khalid’s treatment, they began to hate their old masters.
EXERCISE NO. 8
QUESTIONS:
1)
Why do we
call the present age the age of electricity?
Ans: The age of steam has yielded place to the age of
electricity. That’s why, we call this age the age of electricity. OR
We call the present age the age of electricity because
the age of steam has yielded place to the age of electricity.
2)
Which age has yielded
place to the age of electricity?
Ans: The age of steam has
yielded place to the age of electricity.
3)
How do we send and receive
messages?
Ans: The electric
telegraph bears our message to and brings
us news from all quarters
of the world. Submarine
cable does its own work all right. OR
We send or receive messages through electric
telegraph and submarine cables.
4)
State some important
uses of electricity?
Ans:
Electricity is used in bells, phones,
lights, motors, and railways, etc.
5)
What do you think
is the future of electricity?
Ans:
Electricity
has a promising future with limitless potential.
EXERCISE NO. 9
QUESTIONS:
1)
What kind of company
should a good student keep?
Ans: A
good student should avoid the company of those who keep playing all the time.
He should keep the company of hardworking students. OR
A
good student should keep the company of hardworking students.
2)
Why do some students
miss their classes?
Ans: Many students miss their classes and seldom do their homework because some other fellow students do the same. OR
Some
students miss their classes because some other students do the same.
3)
Why do good students
enjoy good health?
Ans: Good
students enjoy good health because they balance work and play.
4)
Why are games necessary for students?
Answer:
Games are necessary for students because they are essential for health.
5)
Where does the success of a student lie?
Answer: The success of a student lies in balancing work and
play.
EXERCISE NO. 10
QUESTIONS:
1)
What good do the
newspapers do to us?
Ans: Newspapers keep us constantly in touch with the whole
of mankind. OR
They
keep us in touch with the whole of mankind. OR
Newspapers
keep us informed about global events and news. OR
They
keep us informed about the whole world.
2)
Why in olden days man could not know what was going on in far off places?
Ans: In olden
days a man's world
consisted of his own village
and one or two neighbouring villages. It was difficult for him to know what was
going on in other parts of the country.
OR
In
olden days, man couldn't know about far-off places due to lack of communication
means. OR
It
was so only because of lack of communication means.
3)
What is the responsibility of the press today?
Ans: The press is responsible for educating public opinion
4)
How are the laws of a country shaped
nowadays?
Ans:
The laws of a nation are really shaped by its press. OR
The
laws of a country are shaped by the press and public opinion.
5)
How are
newspapers a source of
public guidance?
Ans:
It
is source of guidance because the public receives
guidance from the
newspapers. OR
Newspapers
guide the public by providing information and shaping opinion.
6)
What is your opinion about the power of the press?
Ans: In my
opinion, the power of the press is great. It influences public opinion and
shapes laws.
About sixty years ago the question of choosing a profession was not taken up seriously. A son generally followed the trade of his father (1). But
nowadays one can take up a trade
one likes (3). The students who make the right choice of profession are always successful. For the right choice of a profession there should be some definite aim (5). The students who do not have any definite aim suffer a lot in the end as they have also a
difficulty in finding an employment (6). In choosing a profession the teacher and the parents
play a very important part. The teacher keeps an eye on his pupils.
He studies their habits. So, he can put his pupils on the
right path of life
(7).
QUESTIONS:
1)
What were the conditions about the choice
of a profession sixty years ago?
Ans: About sixty years ago the question of choosing a profession was not taken up seriously. A son generally followed the trade of his father. OR
Sixty
years ago, choosing a profession was not taken seriously, and son typically
followed his father's trade.
2)
Why did the people
not choose the profession seriously?
Ans:
People didn't choose professions
seriously because they followed traditional family trades.
3)
Can a student of the present
times choose his profession freely?
Ans: Nowadays one can take up a trade one likes.
OR
Yes,
a student of today can choose his profession freely. OR
Yes, a student of present time can
choose his profession freely based on his likes.
4)
What is the advantage of a right choice of a profession?
Ans: The
advantage of a right profession choice of profession is success. OR
The
advantage of a right profession choice is success.
5)
How can a student choose his profession rightly?
Ans: For the right choice of a profession there should be some definite aim. OR
A student can choose his profession
by having a definite aim.
6)
What will be the difficulty of a student
who is studying without a definite aim?
Ans: The students
who do not have any definite aim suffer a lot in the end as they have also a
difficulty in finding an employment OR
A
student without a definite aim will face difficulties in finding employment.
7)
How can a teacher
help his pupil
in making a choice of profession?
Ans: The teacher
keeps an eye on his pupils. He studies their habits. So he can put his pupils on the
right path of life.
OR
A
teacher studies the habits of his students carefully. He can guide them in
selecting their profession.
EXERCISE NO. 2
QUESTIONS:
1)
What is throwing?
Ans: Making pottery on the potter's wheel is called
"throwing”.
2)
What is the other method of shaping articles?
Ans: There is another method of shaping articles out of clay, -- "moulding". OR
The other method of shaping articles id “moulding.” OR
“Moulding” is another method of shaping articles.
3)
What is the advantages of moulding?
Ans: This is a quicker and less difficult way. OR
Moulding is a quicker and less
difficult way for making shapes. OR
Moulding
has the advantage of being quicker and less difficult. OR
Moulding
has two advantages.
I.
It is
quicker.
II.
It is less
difficult.
4)
How does the
potter make designs on the pieces
of pottery?
Ans: The potter uses heat resistant colours to make designs on the
pieces of pottery.
5)
How is pottery baked in fire?
Ans: The pieces
of pottery are placed in earthenware tubes called
"saggers" so that the flames
cannot touch the pottery.
OR
Pottery
is baked in fire by placing it in earthenware tubes called "saggers"
in a large oven or kiln. It protects it from direct flames. OR
It
is kept in earthenware tubes called “saggers” in a large oven or kiln.
It protects pottery from direct flames.
EXERCISE NO. 3
QUESTIONS:
1)
Who was the chief commander and what was in his charge?
Ans: Musa was in chief command, and the gates were in his charge.
2)
When were the gates barred?
Ans: They had been barred when the Christians came in view. OR
The gates were barred when the Christians
came into view.
3)
Who
threw them open?
Ans:
Musa threw them open.
4)
What did Musa say?
Ans: "Our bodies", he said, "will bar the gates". OR
He said, “Our bodies will bar the gates.” OR
He said that their bodies would bar the gates.
5)
What effect
had his words on the young men?
Ans: The young men were kindled by such words. OR
His
words had a great effect on them. They got ready to die. OR
His
words kindled the young men and made them ready to die with him.
6)
What divided
the city from the camp?
Ans: The plain divided the city from the camp.
EXERCISE NO. 4
The Sultan sent agents to all parts of the East to buy rare manuscripts, and bring them back to Cordova (1). His men were constantly searching the booksellers’ shops at Cairo, Damascus and Baghdad for rare volumes for his library (2). When
the book was not to be bought
at any price, he would have it copied
(3) ; and sometimes even hear of a book which
was only in the author's
mind, and send him a handsome present
and beg him to
send
the first copy to Cordova. By such means he gathered no fewer than four hundred thousand books (5) and this at a time when printing was unknown, and every copy had to be painfully
copied in the fine clear hand of the professional copyist
(6).
QUESTIONS:
1)
Why did Sultan send his agents to all parts of the East?
Ans: The Sultan sent agents to all parts of the East to buy rare manuscripts, and bring them back to Cordova. OR
The
Sultan sent people to find and buy special old books in the East and bring them
back to Cordova. OR
He
sent them there to find the old books and bring them to Cordova.
2)
Where
and what for they searched the
booksellers’ shops?
Ans: His men were constantly searching
the booksellers’ shops at Cairo, Damascus and Baghdad for rare volumes for his library. OR
His
men searched the booksellers' shops at Cairo, Damascus, and Baghdad for rare
volumes for his library.
3)
What would he do when any book was not to be bought at any price?
Ans: When the book was not to be bought
at any price, he would have it copied.
OR
When
a book was not available for purchase at any price, he would have it copied. OR
When
any book was not to be bought at any price, he would have it copied.
4)
What would
he do when the author had not yet written
the book?
Ans: If
the author had not yet written the book, the Sultan would send him a handsome
present and request that the first copy be sent to Cordova. OR
In
such case, he would send the writer present and request him to send the first
copy to Cordova.
5)
How many books had he gathered?
Ans: He gathered no fewer than four hundred thousand books. OR
He
gathered approximately four hundred thousand books.
6)
Why was it difficult to collect so many books in those days?
Ans: At that time, printing was unknown, and every copy had to be painfully
copied in the fine clear hand of
the professional copyist. OR
It was difficult to collect so many books in those days
because printing was unknown, and every copy had to be laboriously copied by
hand by professional copyists.
EXERCISE NO. 5
Early rising
is a good habit as it gives
us early start
of our day's work (1). We
gain time while
the late risers are asleep. The early risers have another advantage also and that is that they enjoy good and sound health.
Those who are out of bed early have plenty
of time to do their work carefully, steadily and completely. They do not have to put off anything
to the next day. The early riser is always
happy, fresh and smart. He enjoys his work while those who get up
late find their duty dull and dry and do it unwillingly. Early rising is therefore, a key to success in life
(5).
QUESTIONS:
1)
What kind of habit early rising
is?
Ans: Early rising is a good habit as it gives
us early start
of our day's work.
2)
Why can an early riser do more work than the late riser?
Ans: It is so because he gains time while the
late risers are asleep.
3)
Why does an early riser enjoy
good health?
Ans: An
early riser enjoys good health because he can enjoy fresh air and feel fresh
for the whole day.
4)
Why does a late riser find his work dull and dry?
Ans: Unlike an early riser, he does not have
plenty of time. That’s why, he finds his work dull and dry. OR
He finds his work dull and dry because of being unwilling
to do it happily. OR
He finds his work dull and dry because he does it
unwillingly.
5)
What is the key to success
in life?
Ans: Early
rising is the key to success in life.
EXERCISE NO. 6
Some ants are social insects. It means that they live in societies., cooperate with one another and do only the
work assigned to them
(1 & 2). They go out in search of food in an orderly
fashion, marching in lines and columns like soldiers. Different groups of social ants have different jobs to do. They manage their affairs
through division of labour (3). Some ants guard and protect their community.
They fight the other insects who attack them or raid their colony.
They are called
soldier ants (5). Another
group gathers food for the whole
community. The social
ants have not learnt this division of labour. They have inherited it (6).
QUESTIONS:
1)
What do you mean by social
insects?
Ans: Some ants are social insects. It means that they live in societies., cooperate with one another and do only the work assigned to them.
OR
Social
insects live in societies and cooperate with each other.
2)
Why are some ants called social
insects?
Ans: Some ants are social insects. It means that they live in societies., cooperate with one another and do only the work assigned to them.
OR
Ants
are called social insects because they live and work together.
3)
How do the ants cooperate with one another?
Ans: They manage their affairs
through division of labour. OR
Ants
cooperate by working together and following a division of labour.
4)
What principle do they follow
while doing their work?
Ans: They follow
the principle of labour.
5)
Why are the members of a certain group called soldier ants?
Ans: Some ants guard and protect their community. They fight the other insects who attack them or raid their colony.
They are called
soldier ants. OR
Soldier
ants are called so because they guard and protect their colony.
6)
How have the ants learnt the principle of division of labour?
Ans: The social
ants have not learnt this division of labour. They have inherited it. OR No, they
have not learnt this division of labour. OR
No, they have inherited it.
EXERCISE NO. 7
Iqbal is not only the greatest
poet of our age, but also one of the greatest poets of all times. There
are not many poets
who wrote as many great
poems as he did. He
did not write
poetry for poetry's
sake (2). He was in
fact much more than a mere poet.
He was a learned man. He was a great
scholar and philosopher. He was a political leader of great importance
(3). But more than anything
he was a Muslim who had a great love for
Allah and the Rasool Ullah (SAW) (4). He wrote poetry
to express the great and everlasting truths of philosophy, history and Islam.
He wrote poetry
to awaken the Muslims of the whole
world from the deep
sleep and asked them to unite
(5).
QUESTIONS:
1)
Why is Iqbal considered to be one of the greatest poets of all times?
Ans: Iqbal
is considered one of the greatest poets of all times because of the greatness
and abundance of his poems.
2)
Did he write poetry for poetry's sake?
Ans: He did not write poetry
for poetry's sake. OR
No, he did not write poetry for
poetry’s sake.
3)
How can you say that Iqbal was much more than a mere poet?
Ans: He was in
fact much more than a mere poet.
He was a learned man. He was a great
scholar and philosopher. He was a political leader of great importance.
OR
Iqbal
was much more than a mere poet because he was a learned man, a great scholar,
philosopher, and political leader of great importance.
4)
What kind of Muslim was Iqbal?
Ans: More than anything, he was a Muslim who had a great love for
Allah and the Rasool Ullah (SAW).
OR
Iqbal
was a Muslim with a great love for Allah and the Prophet Muhammad (SAW).
5)
With what aim did he write poetry?
Ans: He wrote poetry to express the great and everlasting truths of philosophy, history and Islam. He
wrote poetry to awaken the Muslims of the whole
world from the deep
sleep and asked them to unite.
OR
He
wrote poetry to express eternal truths of philosophy, history, and Islam, and
to awaken and unite Muslims worldwide. OR
He
wrote poetry to awaken and unite Muslims worldwide.
6)
What was Iqbal's call to the Muslims of the whole world?
Ans: Iqbal's call to the Muslims of the whole
world was to unite and awaken from their deep sleep. OR
His
call was to unite and awaken the Muslims from deep slumber.
EXERCISE NO. 8
One day a girl found a coin (1). It rolled away before her broom when she was sweeping the yard, and fell
with a little clatter against
the wall. She ran and picked it up
(2). Someone had dropped it while crossing
the yard (3) and perhaps
had not even troubled to look for it. It
was worth little (4). But it seemed
a whole fortune
to her, who never had anything
of her own before (5). She rubbed it clean on the sleeve
of her blue cotton jacket and put it into her pocket
(6 & 7).
QUESTIONS:
1)
What did the girl find?
Ans: The girl
found a coin.
2)
When did she
find it?
Ans: It rolled
away before her broom when she was sweeping the yard, and fell
with a little clatter against the wall. She ran and picked
it up. OR
She found it while sweeping the yard.
3)
How had the coin been there?
Ans: Someone had dropped
it while crossing
the yard.
4)
What was the worth of the coin?
Ans: It was worth
little. OR
The
coin was worth little.
5)
Why was it a whole fortune
for her?
Ans: It seemed
a whole fortune
to her, who never had anything
of her own before.
6)
How did she clean it?
Ans: She rubbed
it clean on the sleeve
of her blue cotton jacket and put it into her pocket.
OR She
cleaned it by rubbing it on the sleeve of her blue cotton jacket.
7)
What did she do after cleaning it?
Ans:
She
rubbed it clean on the sleeve of her blue cotton jacket and put it into her pocket.
OR After cleaning it, she put it into her pocket.
EXERCISE NO. 9
In December, 1930
Dr. Muhammad Iqbal was invited to preside over the annual meeting of the All-India
Muslim League at Allahabad (2). In his address he openly opposed
the idea of power-sharing together of Hindus and Muslims as one nation (3).
He declared that the move to apply one constitution to both the Hindus and
Muslims would result in a civil war. He wanted to see the Punjab, Sind,
Baluchistan and the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa a single state for the Muslims
(4), so that they should live according to the teachings of Islam. We can say
that Allama Iqbal was the first thinker to give us the idea of a separate
homeland for the Muslims of India i.e. partition of the Subcontinent into two
sovereign states. The Muslims soon realized the importance of the demand for
two separate states. It was then the Pakistan Resolution was adopted in
1940 (6).
Questions:
1)
Where
was the annual meeting of the All-India Muslim League held in 1930?
Ans: It was held at Allahabad. OR
The
annual meeting of the All-India Muslim League was held at Allahabad in 1930.
2)
Who
was invited to preside over the session?
Ans:
Iqbal was invited to preside over the
annual meeting of the All-India Muslim League at Allahabad. OR
Iqbal was invited
to preside over the session.
3)
What
idea did Allama Iqbal oppose?
Ans: He openly opposed the idea of power-sharing
together of Hindus and Muslims as one nation. OR
He
opposed Hindus and Muslims sharing power as one nation. OR
He opposed Hindu-Muslim unity as a
nation. OR
He
opposed Hindu-Muslim unity.
4)
Which
provinces did he want to be included in the Muslim state?
Ans: He wanted to see the Punjab, Sind,
Baluchistan and the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa a single state for the Muslims. OR
He
wanted to include Punjab, Sind, Baluchistan and the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in the
Muslim state. OR
These
provinces are following.
1.
The Punjab 2. Sind 3. Baluchistan 4.
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
5)
On
what ground did he demand a separate state for the Muslims of India?
Ans: He made this demand so that the Muslims
could live their life according to Islam. OR He believed that
the separate state would give them complete freedom to lead their life
according to Islam. That’s why, he
made this demand. OR He demanded a separate state for Muslims
to freely live according to Islamic teachings.
6)
When
was the Pakistan Resolution adopted?
Ans:
The Pakistan Resolution was adopted in
1940. OR It was adopted in 1940.
EXERCISE NO. 10
The Indian
National Congress was founded in 1885 by a liberal English man Mr. A.O. Hume
(1 & 3). He had joined the Indian Civil Service in
1849 and retired from service after shouldering different responsibilities. He
had been watching the ugly law and order situations in the country quite
frequently. He was of the opinion that the highhanded rule of the Britishers
was paving way for any unexpected outburst of violence. His plan was to put a
safety valve to minimize to mounting sentiments against the British rule. It
was meant to provide an outlet which could ventilate the revolutionary spirit
(4). Mr. Hume put his plan before Lord Duffrin (5).
Questions:
1)
Who
founded the Indian National Congress?
Ans: The Indian National Congress was founded in
1885 by a liberal English man Mr. A.O. Hume. OR Mr. A.O. Hume founded the Indian National
Congress.
2)
Who
was Mr. A.O. Hume?
Ans: Mr. A.O. Hume was the founder of Indian
National Congress.
3)
When
was the Indian National Congress founded?
Ans: The Indian National Congress was founded in
1885. OR
It was founded in 1885.
4)
Why
did Hume think of founding this political organization?
Ans: It was meant to provide an outlet which
could ventilate the revolutionary spirit. OR
He
thought of founding it to reduce anti-British sentiments. OR
Hume founded the organization to reduce anti-British sentiments. OR
Hume
founded it to reduce anti-British sentiments.
5)
With
whom did he discuss his plan?
Ans: Mr. Hume put his plan before Lord Duffrin. OR
He discussed his plan with Lord Duffrin. OR
He discussed it with Lord
Duffrin.
EXERCISE NO. 11
There
was once a man whose doctor gave him medicine which was quite black. His
servant who was illiterate made a mistake and poured out a dose of ink in place
of the drug. He gave it to his master (2) who drank it. After
the patient had taken the dose of ink the servant somehow realized his mistake
(3). He ran back to his master and said, “Sir, I have given you a
dose of ink instead of the medicine as both were equally black. What should be
done now?” (4) The master replied softly, “Now give me a piece of
blotting paper to swallow.” (5)
Questions:
1)
What
was the colour of the medicine?
Ans:
Its colour
was black. OR It was
black.
2)
What
did the servant give to his master?
Ans:
His
servant who was illiterate made a mistake and poured out a dose of ink in place
of the drug. He gave it to his master.
OR He
gave him a dose of ink in place of drug.
3)
When
did the servant come to know of his mistake?
Ans: After the patient had taken the dose of ink
the servant somehow realized his mistake. OR After the patient had taken
the dose of ink, the servant somehow came to know of his mistake. OR
He
realized his mistake after the patient had taken the dose of the drink.
4)
What
did the servant do?
Ans: He
ran back to his master and said, “Sir, I have given you a dose of ink instead
of the medicine as both were equally black. What should be done now?” OR He told him that he had given him a
dose of ink instead of the medicine because both were black.
5)
What
did the master say to his servant?
Ans:
The master replied softly, “Now give
me a piece of blotting paper to swallow.” OR He said to him to give
him piece of blotting paper to swallow.
EXERCISE NO. 12
There
lived a monkey in a forest. One day he was going about in search of food as he
was very hungry. At last, he entered the house of a farmer. There was no body
in the house. The monkey found a hard vessel with a narrow opening (3).
He put hand into it. It had grains in it (4). He took a
handful of these and tried to pull his hand out but he could not do so with his
closed fist. After some time, the owner of the house came up. His dog was also
with him. The dog fell upon the monkey and tore him to pieces. Thus, the
monkey met his fate due to his greed. (7)
Questions:
1)
Where
did the monkey live?
Ans: He lived in a forest. OR
The
monkey lived in a forest. OR
The
monkey happened to live in a forest.
2)
Why
did he enter the house of a farmer?
Ans:
He did so because he was hungry and
going about in search of food.
3)
What
did he find there?
Ans: The monkey found a hard vessel with a narrow
opening. OR
He found a narrow opening vessel.
4)
What
was in the vessel?
Ans: It had grains in it. OR
There were grains
in it. OR
There
were grains in the vessel.
5)
What
did the monkey do?
Ans: He
took a handful of grains in the vessel.
6)
Why
could he not pull his hand out of the vessel?
Ans: He could not pull his hand out of it because
his fist was closed.
7)
How
did the monkey meet his fate?
Ans:
The dog fell upon the monkey and tore
him to pieces. Thus, the monkey met his fate due to his greed.
EXERCISE NO. 13
Questions:
1)
Where
did the elephant go every day?
Ans:
The elephant used to go to the
river through that bazaar. OR
He used to go to the river every
day.
2)
What
did the tailor give him?
Ans:
The tailor gave him a bun every day. OR
He gave him a bun.
3)
What
mistake did the tailor make one day?
Ans: One
day the tailor pricked a needle into the trunk of the elephant. OR He pricked a needle into his trunk.
4)
What
did the elephant do after drinking water?
Ans:
He filled his trunk with muddy water. OR
After drinking water, he filled his
trunk with muddy water.
5)
How
did the elephant punish the tailor for his mistake?
Ans:
He put his trunk into it and squirted
the dirty water into the shop of the tailor. All the fine and new dresses of
his customers were spoiled. OR
He squirted out the dirty water into
his shop and damaged all the dresses.
6)
What
is the moral of the story?
Ans: It
is: “It is of no use crying over spilt milk.”
EXERCISE NO. 14
A professional
player is quite different from an amateur. His main aim is to make money. He
plays the game to earn money or win a name. On the other hand, the amateur
player has no such aim. He plays because he gets pleasure in playing. Games not
only give him recreation but also physical exercise. He enjoys goods health and
a sound physique. He plays the game as he should. He observes all the rules and
regulations of games. The amateur player plays honestly. He becomes a
disciplined gentleman and a responsible citizen (3). He accepts
defeat but does not resort to cheating or other unfair means to win (6). If
he wins a game, he feels happy but he is not sad at losing one.
Questions:
1)
What
is meant by professional player?
Ans: A
professional player plays for money.
2)
With
what aim does he play games?
Ans: He
plays for money.
3)
What
makes an amateur player a responsible citizen?
Ans: The
amateur player plays honestly. He becomes a disciplined gentleman and a
responsible citizen. OR
He
plays honestly and becomes a disciplined and responsible citizen.
4)
What
qualities of true sportsmanship does a professional player lack?
Ans: A
professional player plays for money. He does not become disciplined and
responsible citizen.
5)
How
does an amateur player differ from a professional player?
Ans: The
amateur player plays honestly. He becomes a disciplined gentleman and a
responsible citizen. On the other hand, a professional player plays for money.
He does not become disciplined and responsible citizen.
6)
How
does an amateur player take his defeat?
Ans: He
accepts defeat but does not resort to cheating or other unfair means to win. OR
He accepts his defeat but never uses unfair
means to win.
7)
Who
plays a game for the sake of the game?
Ans:
An amateur
player plays a game for the sake of the game.
EXERCISE NO. 15
The camel is
rightly called the “ship of the desert”
(1). It is the best means of transport in deserts.
Camels go slowly. But they go on walking for hours on the burning sand and in
the blazing sun. Camels carry heavy loads, much heavier in weight than any
other beast of burden can. While the animal’s feet sink into the sand but nature
has made the feet of camel such that it is not at all difficult for it to walk
on sand (4). The camel is superior to all other animals because
it can go without food and drink for days and weeks (5). It can store
food and water. Its hump is also a store of food which the camels use
when they get nothing to eat and drink for many days (6). In
deserts only bushes grow here and there and the camel can live on these
(7).
Questions:
1)
Why
is the camel called the ‘ship of the desert’?
Ans: The
camel is rightly called the “ship of the desert”.
2)
Is
it for its speed that it is called the ship of the desert?
Ans:
No, it is not speed. It is his quality
of walking for hours on the burning sand.
3)
What
difficulty do the other beasts of burden have to face while walking on the
sand?
Ans: Their feet sink into the sand while walking
on it.
4)
Why
does a camel walk easily on the loose sand of the desert?
Answer: Nature has
made the feet of camel such that it is not at all difficult for it to walk on
sand. OR
The structure of his feet helps him walk
easily on the sand.
5)
What
special quality makes camel superior to other animals used for transport?
Ans: The
camel is superior to all other animals because it can go without food and drink
for days and weeks. OR
His
quality of living without food makes him superior to other animals.
6)
How
does the camel go without food and water for days and weeks?
Ans: Its hump is a store of food which the camels
use when they get nothing to eat and drink for many days. OR
The
camel goes without food and water for days and weeks because it has the ability
of storing food in its hump.
7)
What
does the camel generally live on?
Ans: In deserts only bushes grow here and there and the camel can live on these. OR He lives on bushes grown in the deserts. OR He lives on bushes.
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