Chapter 5
The Wondrous Women
1. Whom do you see in the picture?
Answer: I see Mahatma Gandhi, a group of freedom fighters, and a young girl standing in front of him.
2. Can you guess what she is doing?
Answer: The girl appears to be offering her bangles to Mahatma Gandhi, possibly as a donation or gesture of support for the freedom movement.
3. Do you think the girl has a kind heart?
Answer: Yes, she seems to have a kind and generous heart. She is giving up something precious to support a noble cause.
4. Can you guess why she is offering her bangles? To whom?
Answer: She is offering her bangles to Mahatma Gandhi, most likely to contribute to the Indian freedom struggle during the Quit India Movement.
5. Have you ever offered anything to the needy?
Answer: (Personal answer – here's an example:)
Yes, I once donated my old toys and clothes to an orphanage. It made me feel happy to share with others who are in ne Who talks about service to mankind? Answer: Sravani as Mother Teresa talks about service to mankind. She says, "Helping hands are better than praying lips!" and encourages children to serve the needy.
6. Who was titled as the 'Human-Computer'?
Answer: Alekhya as Shakunthala Devi was titled the 'Human-Computer' because of her extraordinary skills in mathematics. Name some dance forms you know.
7.Some dance forms I know are:
Bharatanatyam
Kuchipudi
Kathak
Odissi
Mohiniyattam
Kathakali
8.Which revolt is mentioned in the text?
Answer: The 1857 revolt is mentioned in the text. Latha as Jhansi Lakshmi Bai refers to her role in fighting against the British during that revolt.
9.Why is Mary Kom called 'Magnificent Mary'?
Answer: Mary Kom is called 'Magnificent Mary' because of her remarkable achievements in boxing and her strong spirit and dedication to sports.
10.What do you learn from the life of Kalpana Chawla?
Answer: From Kalpana Chawla's life, we learn that "Nothing is impossible if you have strong faith." Her journey inspires us to dream big, have confidence, and work hard to achieve our goals.
