Chapter 3:
A Brave General
This chapter tells the story of Lachit Borphukan, a brave general of Assam who showed courage and love for his motherland by fighting against the Mughals.
Textbook Question Answers
(a) Who was Lachit Borphukan?
Answer: Lachit Borphukan was a brave general of Assam.
(b) What did the king ask Lachit to do?
Answer: The king asked Lachit to fight the Mughals and protect Assam.
(c) Who were the enemies of Assam?
Answer: The Mughals were the enemies of Assam.
(d) What did Lachit do to protect his motherland?
Answer: Lachit led the army and fought bravely to save Assam.
(e) Why do the people of Assam remember Lachit Borphukan?
Answer: The people of Assam remember him for his bravery and patriotism.
Additional Question Answers
(1) What qualities made Lachit Borphukan a great leader?
Answer: His bravery, leadership, love for the country, and dedication made him a great leader.
(2) What was the result of Lachit's battle against the Mughals?
Answer: Lachit and his soldiers defeated the Mughals and saved Assam.
(3) Why did Lachit not wait for the fort to be completed by his uncle?
Answer: Lachit believed duty to the country was more important than family ties, so he punished his uncle and completed the work on time.
(4) What can we learn from Lachit Borphukan's life?
Answer: We learn to be brave, responsible, and love our country above all.
(5) What does the story teach us about patriotism?
Answer: The story teaches that true patriotism means putting your country first, even above personal relationships.
