Chapter 11 

                                                                      Lohri


Q:1 What is the poem Lohri about?

Ans: The poem is about the festival of Lohri, celebrated in January, especially in the northern hills of India, with bonfires, sweets, and customs.

Q:2 How are the days in the South during January?

Ans: The days in the South during January are fine and pleasant.

Q:3 How are the days in the North and in the hills during January?

Ans: In the North and in the hills, January is the time for Lohri, and people gather twigs, leaves, and wood to make bonfires.

Q:4 Why do people collect twigs and leaves during Lohri?

Ans: People collect twigs and leaves to build a big bonfire for the festival celebrations.

Q:5 What goes from hand to hand during the festival?

Ans: Nuts and sweetmeats go from hand to hand as part of the celebrations.

Q:6 According to the poet, why is burning bonfires not good for the environment?

Ans: Bonfires consume a lot of wood and the smoke pollutes the air, which is harmful to the environment.

Q:7 What suggestion does the poet give for celebrating Lohri in a better way?

Ans: The poet suggests burning hatred instead of wood and sending it up in flames for good, so the festival can be celebrated safely and positively.

Q:8 What is passed from hand to hand during the celebrations?

Ans: Nuts and sweetmeats are passed from hand to hand.

Q:9 Why does the poet think people will agree with her?

Ans: She believes everyone will agree that India has lovely customs and festivals.

Q:10 When is Lohri celebrated?

Ans: Lohri is celebrated in January, marking the end of winter.

Q:11 What does the poet say about the flame of the bonfire?

Ans: The poet says the flame will leap up high, right into the sky.

Q:12 How does the poet describe the pile of wood for the bonfire?

Ans: The poet describes it as a “great big pile” that is quickly ready for the fire.

Q:13 What problem does the poet point out about traditional Lohri celebrations?

Ans: The problem is that burning a lot of wood creates smoke, which pollutes the air and is harmful to the environment.

Q:14 How does the poet suggest using flames differently during Lohri?

Ans: The poet suggests burning hatred instead of wood, symbolically sending away negative feelings.

Q:15 What do the poet’s suggestions tell us about her?

Ans: Her suggestions show that she cares about the environment and wants to celebrate the festival in a thoughtful way.

Q:16 What are some customs mentioned in the poem?

Ans: The customs include gathering twigs and wood, making bonfires, and sharing nuts and sweetmeats.

Q:17 Why does the poet mention “Down in the South”?

Ans: She mentions it to show that while the South has fine days in January, the North celebrates Lohri with bonfires.

Q:18 What does the phrase “January’s Lohri time” indicate?

Ans: It indicates that Lohri is a festival specifically celebrated in January.

Q:19 How are the ornaments made during Lohri?

Ans: Nuts and sweetmeats are used to make ornaments during the festival.

Q:20 What is the main message of the poem?

Ans: The main message is to enjoy Lohri celebrations while being environmentally conscious and spreading positivity instead of harming nature.

Q:21 Find a word in the poem that rhymes with “pine.”

Ans: The word that rhymes with “pine” is fine.

Q:22 Find a word that rhymes with “file.”

Ans: The word that rhymes with “file” is pile.

Q:23 Find a word that rhymes with “blame.”

Ans: The word that rhymes with “blame” is flame.

Q:24 Find a word that rhymes with “cuts.”

Ans: The word that rhymes with “cuts” is nuts.

Q:25 Find a word that rhymes with “letter.”

Ans: The word that rhymes with “letter” is better.

Q:26 Find a word that rhymes with “turn.”

Ans: The word that rhymes with “turn” is burn.

Q:27 What does the word “consume” mean in the context of bonfires?

Ans: It means to use up a lot of wood for the fire.

Q:28 What does the poet mean by “flame will leap up high”?

Ans: It means the fire from the bonfire will rise very high into the sky.

Q:29 Find a word in the poem that shows positivity or goodness.

Ans: The word good in “send it up in flames for good” shows positivity.

Q:30 Which words in the poem suggest passing items among people?

Ans: “Passing from hand to hand” suggests sharing nuts and sweetmeats among people.

Q:31 Complete the missing line: “Down in the South…”

Ans: Down in the South, the days are fine.

Q:32 Complete the missing line: “Bonfires consume a lot of wood…”

Ans: Bonfires consume a lot of wood. For the environment, this is not so good.

Q:33 Complete the missing line: “Let's burn our hatred instead of wood…”

Ans: Let's burn our hatred instead of wood and send it up in flames for good.

Q:34 What is the correct line to describe the pile for the bonfire?

Ans: Soon we have a great big pile.

Q:35 Which preposition is used in the line “Down in the South”?

Ans: The preposition in is used.

Q:36 Identify the adjective in “great big pile.”

Ans: The adjectives are great and big, describing the pile.

Q:37 How does the poet show concern for nature?

Ans: She points out that bonfires pollute the air and suggests a symbolic alternative to celebrate Lohri.

Q:38 Which lines in the poem are in the form of a suggestion?

Ans: “Let's burn our hatred instead of wood and send it up in flames for good” is a suggestion.

Q:39 Which words in the poem rhyme with “hand”?

Ans: The word land rhymes with “hand.”

Q:40 What lesson does the poem teach about festivals?

Ans: The poem teaches that festivals can be celebrated joyfully while being mindful of the environment and promoting positive values.

Answer by Mrinmoee