Chapter 2 

Major Dhyan Chand


1. What are there in the picture?

Ans: In the picture, there are various sports items, including:

  • A football (soccer ball)
  • A basketball
  • A cricket ball
  • A tennis ball
  • A badminton racket
  • A cricket bat
  • Helmets (used in cricket and other sports)


2. Mention the names of any 3 balls from the picture.

Ans: Three balls from the picture are:

  1. Football (Soccer Ball)
  2. Basketball
  3. Cricket Ball

3. Why are helmets used by cricket players?

Ans: Helmets are used by cricket players to protect their heads from injuries caused by fast-moving balls or accidental collisions. They help ensure safety while batting, wicket-keeping, or fielding close to the batsman.


4. Which game do you like the most?

Ans: "My favorite game is cricket."


5. Where do you play?

Ans: "I play in the park."


Answer the following questions


1) Who called Dhyan Singh as 'Dhyan Chand'?

Ans: Dhyan Singh's coach fondly called him 'Dhyan Chand'. The name 'Chand' means moon, and it stayed with him.


2) Where were the 1936 Olympics held?

Ans: The 1936 Olympics were held in Berlin, Germany.


3) Who played against India in the finals?

Ans: Germany played against India in the finals of the 1936 Olympics.


4) What did the German ruler offer to Dhyan Chand?

Ans: The German ruler offered Dhyan Chand a higher salary and rank in the German army if he agreed to play on behalf of Germany. However, Dhyan Chand turned down the offer.


5) Why did Dhyan Chand remove his shoes?

Ans: Dhyan Chand removed his shoes because his spiked shoes were making it difficult for him to run fast on the wet ground. He decided to play barefoot to move more freely.


6) Who won the Berlin Olympic Games in hockey?

Ans: India won the hockey gold medal at the 1936 Berlin Olympic Games.


7) Who pounced on Dhyan Chand and why?

Ans: The German goalkeeper pounced on Dhyan Chand and hurt him because he was trying to stop him from scoring a goal.


Answer the following questions


1. Where does the kitten play in stanza-1?

Ans: In stanza 1, the kitten plays on the wall, sporting with the leaves that fall.


2. Where are the leaves falling from? Are they fresh and green or brown and dry?

Ans: The leaves are falling from the elder tree. They are withered, which means they are brown and dry.


3. Pick out two sets of words that describe 'air' and 'morning'.

Ans: The two sets of words that describe 'air' and 'morning' are:

  • Air – calm and frosty
  • Morning – bright and fair


Here are 5 question-answer pairs based on the given text:


1. Why did Dhyan Chand remove his shoes?

He removed his shoes because the wet ground made it difficult for him to run fast with spiked shoes.


2. Who won the Berlin Olympic Games in hockey?

India won the Berlin Olympic Games in hockey.


3. Who pounced on Dhyan Chand and why?

The German goalkeeper pounced on Dhyan Chand and hurt him.


4. When is Major Dhyan Chand's birthday celebrated as National Sports Day in India?

His birthday, August 29, is celebrated as National Sports Day in India.


5. What did some people do to Dhyan Chand's hockey stick out of disbelief?

Some people stole his hockey stick and broke it open to check if it contained glue or a magnet.


6. What did Hitler give Dhyan Chand after India's victory?

Hitler awarded a special gold medal to Dhyan Chand.