Chapter 10
Malu Bhalu
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Q1. Where did Malu Bhalu live?
Ans: Malu Bhalu lived high up in an icy lair.
Q2. What did Malu learn to do from her parents?
Ans: Malu learnt to catch fish—big and small—from her parents.
Q3. What did Malu want to do?
Ans: Malu wanted to go far out and play and see the world beyond the big blue sky.
Q4. What was Malu’s mother’s advice?
Ans: Malu’s mother advised her to wait patiently until summer.
Q5. Did Malu listen to her mother?
Ans: Yes, though she found it difficult, Malu tried to be patient and listened to her mother.
Q6. Who first tucked Malu under her arm?
Ans: Malu’s mother tucked her under her arm.
Q7. What did Malu’s mother want her to learn?
Ans: Malu’s mother wanted her to learn swimming.
Q8. Was Malu scared to swim? Did she learn it easily?
Ans: Yes, Malu was scared at first, but she learned to swim easily and quickly.
Q9. What qualities of Malu do you admire?
Ans: Malu was brave, determined, fearless, and eager to learn new things.
Q10. Where did the polar bear live with her family?
Ans: The polar bear lived high up in an icy lair with her family.
Q11. What did Malu learn to do from her parents?
Ans: Malu learned how to catch fish—both big and small—from her parents.
Q12. Where did Malu want to travel?
Ans: Malu wanted to travel far out and see the world beyond the big blue sky.
Q13. What was it that Malu's parents wanted her to learn?
Ans: Malu’s parents wanted her to learn how to swim.
Q14. Was Malu scared to swim? Did she learn it easily?
Ans: Yes, Malu was scared at first, but she learned swimming easily and naturally after her mother guided her.
Q15. Read the last two stanzas of the poem. Whom does 'she' stand for in both?
Ans: In the last two stanzas, 'she' stands for Malu (the young polar bear).
Q16. See the picture shown below and talk about it.
Ans: Since there's no picture visible here, you can imagine discussing the polar bear and its natural surroundings, or you could describe the brave moment when Malu jumps into the water to swim. You could talk about Malu’s courage and the icy environment around her.
Q17. True or False Chart for Malu Bhalu
| Statement | True/False |
|---|---|
| Malu's hair was white. | True |
| Malu was brave, strong, hardworking. | True |
| Malu knew how to swim. | False |
| Malu was playing with the penguins. | False |
| Malu was good at catching fish. | True |
| Malu was a brave bhalu. | True |
| Malu did not love her mother. | False |
| Malu's mother was firm. | True |
Q18. Who brought the mango home?
Ans: Meena brought the mango home.
Q19. Why did Meena's grandmother give a larger piece to Raju?
Ans: Meena's grandmother gave the larger piece to Raju because he is a boy (based on traditional or gendered reasoning).
Q20. Who do you think should have got the larger piece?
Ans: Meena should have gotten the larger piece because she brought the mango home and is the elder of the two, which gives her a greater right over her share.
Who will be Ningthou?
1. Who were the Ningthou and Leima?
Answer: They were the king and queen of Kangleipak in Manipur, who were loved dearly by their people and even by animals and birds.
2. Why did the people love their king and queen?
Answer: The people loved them because they always thought about the happiness of their people and wished for peace for everyone—humans, birds, animals, and trees.
3. Name the children of the Ningthou and Leima.
Answer: They had three sons—Sanajaoba, Sanayaima, and Sanatomba, and one daughter named Sanatombi.
4. Who was the most beloved of all the children?
Answer: Sanatombi, the youngest daughter, was the most beloved because she was soft, beautiful, kind, and caring.
5. What qualities were the king and queen looking for in the next Ningthou?
Answer: They were looking for someone who was kind, loving, caring, brave, and just—not just strong in body but strong in heart and values.
6. Who did the king finally choose as the next Ningthou? Why?
Answer: The king chose Sanatombi, his daughter, because she showed kindness, care for animals and nature, and compassion for people—qualities of a true leader.
7. What did the king say about choosing the next Ningthou?
Answer: He said that the eldest son would not be king by default. Times had changed, and now the most worthy person should be chosen as king.
8. How was the contest for choosing the king planned?
Answer: There was a horse race. Whoever reached the khongnang (banyan tree) first would be declared the future king.
9. What happened during the race?
Answer: All three sons reached the finish line at the same time. The race did not help in deciding the next king.
10. Why did the race not help in deciding the next ruler?
Answer: Because all three sons were equally skilled in horse riding and finished together, it became hard to decide who was the most worthy.
11. Who was watching Sanatombi?
Answer: The Ningthou, Leima, and all the people were watching her.
12. Why was Sanatombi sad?
Answer: She was sad because the khongnang tree was dead after being hurt during the race, and the birds had lost their homes.
13. What did Sanatombi whisper to the tree?
Answer: She whispered, "The khongnang is dead. It was hurt by the spear and now it is dead."
14. What did the Ningthou say about Sanatombi?
Answer: He said that Sanatombi was the most worthy to become the ruler because she showed care, kindness, and love for nature and others.
15. Why did the Ningthou choose Sanatombi over the three sons?
Answer: Because Sanatombi showed true leadership qualities—kindness, empathy, and concern for all living beings, which are more important than bravery or strength alone.
16. Who do you think should have been made the future king of Kangleipak?
Answer: Sanatombi should have been made the future ruler because she was kind, caring, and compassionate.
17. Why did the people of Kangleipak love their king and queen?
Answer: Because the king and queen loved their people, birds, animals, and trees. They always wanted peace and happiness for all.
18. Who was made the future ruler?
Answer: Sanatombi, the little daughter of the Ningthou and Leima, was made the future Leima.
19. How did Sanatombi show her concern for the tree?
Answer: She felt sad for the tree and spoke gently to it. She also noticed how the birds had lost their homes.
20. What kind of a child was Sanatombi?
Answer: Sanatombi was soft-hearted, kind, loving, and thoughtful. She cared for all living beings.
21. Name the place in Manipur where the Ningthou and Leima ruled.
Answer: The Ningthou and Leima ruled in Kangleipak, an ancient name for Manipur.
22. Why did the people of Kangleipak love their king and queen?
Answer: The people loved them because the Ningthou and Leima cared deeply for their people, animals, birds, and trees. They always wished peace and happiness for all.
23. Why did the Ningthou want to choose a future king?
Answer: The Ningthou wanted to choose a future king because he was getting older and wanted to choose someone worthy who could take good care of the kingdom.
24. How did the king want to select their future king?
Answer: The king and queen decided to hold a contest (a horse race) to choose the child who was most worthy of becoming the next ruler, not just the eldest son.
25. What kind of child was Sanatombi?
Answer: Sanatombi was kind-hearted, thoughtful, gentle, loving, and caring. She felt the pain of the tree and the birds and showed true qualities of a compassionate leader.
26. Have you ever seen an animal or a bird in pain? What did you do?
Answer: (Sample answer) Yes, once I saw an injured bird on the road. I carefully picked it up and gave it water and food. Then I took it to a nearby animal rescue center for help.
27. Who do you think should have been made the future king?
Answer: I think Sanatombi should have been made the future ruler, even though she was not a participant in the race.
All three princes—Sanajaoba, Sanayaima, and Sanatomba—showed physical strength and skills:
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Sanajaoba jumped through the tree,
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Sanayaima jumped over the tree,
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Sanatomba uprooted the tree.
But none of them showed compassion or concern for the tree or birds. Only Sanatombi felt the pain of the tree and the birds, showing she would rule with kindness and wisdom.
28. Who was made the future queen and why?
Answer: Sanatombi was made the future queen (Leima) because she was kind, caring, and thoughtful.
She was the only one who noticed the khongnang tree was hurt and felt sad for the birds who lost their homes. The Ningthou believed that a good ruler should care for all living beings, and Sanatombi showed those qualities even at the age of five.
29. Word Building – Say Aloud
Say these words in Manipuri and understand what they mean:
| Manipuri Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Ningthou | King |
| Leima | Queen |
| Meeyam | People |
| Khongnang | Banyan tree |
30. Write the meanings in English:
| Manipuri Phrase | Meaning in English |
|---|---|
| Tunggi Ningthou | Future King |
| Thouro! Thouro! | Bravo! Bravo! / Well done! |
| Phajei! Phajei! | Beautiful! Beautiful! |
| Shagol thauba nupa! | Expert horsemen! / Skilled riders! |
31. Say the following sound words and write what makes these sounds or actions:
| Sound Word | What Makes the Sound/Action |
|---|---|
| Click! | A camera or a computer mouse button |
| Chirp! | A bird singing or calling |
| Whisper! | A person speaking softly or secretly |
| Bravo! | Audience praising a performance or achievement |
| Oh! | Surprise or realization |
| Ah! | Relief, amazement or understanding |
| Hurrah! | Joyful cheer for success or victory |
| Alas! | Expression of sadness or disappointment |
| Wonderful! | Admiration or praise for something amazing |
| Hi! | Greeting someone cheerfully |
| Ho! | Calling out to attract attention or as an exclamation |
| Hop away! | A rabbit, kangaroo, or playful child jumping away |
32. Fill in the correct word in the blanks and complete the story.
Answer:
In a forest, there lived a goblin named Cruel. One day, he met an old man wandering in the forest. Immediately, Cruel leapt on to the old man's shoulders and ordered him, "Let's go. Move fast."The frightened old man obeyed the nasty goblin and walked on. As they moved on, he noticed that the goblin's feet were very tender.
The old man asked Cruel, "Sir, how are your feet so soft and tender?"
Cruel replied, "I have taken a vow that I will not touch the ground with my feet, till I wash them."
They soon came to a pool. The goblin instructed the old man to wait for him while he entered the pool.
The old man thought to himself, "Now that the goblin has wet his feet, he does not need me. Let me run, for I came."
Priyanka Das
