Chapter 8

                                                        The Elephant


Question:1 What is the lesson 'The Tree' about?

Answer: The lesson is about a big banyan tree in a village and how it provides shade, fresh air, and a home for birds, animals, and insects. It also teaches us to care for and respect trees.

Question:2 How did the tree grow?

Answer: The tree grew from a small seed buried deep in the soil. When the rain fell, it woke up, and gradually it grew into a big tree with wide branches and fruits.

Question:3 What do the village children do near the tree?

Answer: The children play near the tree, swing on its branches, and sometimes sleep under its shade when they get tired.

Question:4 Why do passers-by sit under the tree in the afternoon?

Answer: Passers-by sit under the tree to rest and enjoy the shade provided by its branches.

Question:5 Who lives in the tree?

Answer: The tree is home to sparrows, parrots, pigeons, crows, squirrels, and ants, showing how all creatures live together.

Question:6 Where do we get fresh air from according to the lesson?

Answer: We get fresh air from trees, which clean the air and make our surroundings healthy.

Question:7 What should we do for the tree?

Answer: We should always love, protect, and take care of trees, avoiding any damage to them.

Question:8 How did the tree grow bigger and wider?

Answer: The tree grew bigger by spreading its branches and flowering every year, gradually increasing its size and strength.

Question:9 Give an example of a fruit mentioned in the lesson.

Answer: The tree bore fruits like berries.

Question:10 What lesson does grandma teach through the tree?

Answer: Grandma teaches that trees are useful for humans, animals, and birds, and we should care for them.

Question:11 What is the pleasantest thing a child can do according to the poem?

Answer: Going up in a swing and enjoying the air is the pleasantest thing a child can do.

Question:12 What can a child see while swinging in the air?

Answer: A child can see rivers, trees, cattle, the countryside, gardens, and rooftops while swinging.

Question:13 How does the swing help a child observe the surroundings?

Answer: Swinging high up in the air allows the child to see everything from above, giving a wide view of the countryside.

Question:14 What is the feeling expressed in the poem?

Answer: The poem expresses joy, excitement, and freedom that a child feels while swinging.

Question:15 How does the child feel when going down the swing?

Answer: The child feels like flying up and down, enjoying the motion and the view around.

Question:15 List some words related to the swing from the word power exercise.

Answer: Words include swing, blue, wall, wide, brown, crown, thing, clue, tall, ride, and down.

Question:16 What lesson did the King learn from the spider?

Answer: The King learned that even a small insect like a spider can succeed by trying again and again, so he should not give up on defeating his enemies.

Question:17 What happened to the King in the battle?

Answer: The King lost the battle, many soldiers were killed, and he had to hide in a cave.

Question:18 How did the spider behave when it tried to climb the wall?

Answer: The spider tried repeatedly, fell many times, but never gave up until it succeeded.

Question:19 What effect did seeing the spider have on the King?

Answer: Seeing the spider succeed restored the King’s confidence, and he was able to gather his army and win the battle.

Question:20 What moral does the story teach?

Answer: The moral is: “Try, try, try till you succeed,” showing the importance of perseverance and determination.

Question:21 What left a lasting impression on Gandhiji’s mind?

Answer: Reading the play “Shravana Pitrabhakti Natak” and the picture of Shravana carrying his blind parents left a lasting impression on Gandhiji.

Question:22 How did Gandhiji behave in school?

Answer: Gandhiji was shy, honest, and never told a lie. He avoided company and focused on his books and lessons.

Question:23 Why did Gandhiji not copy the spelling from his neighbour?

Answer: Gandhiji wanted to be honest and do his own work, even though he made a mistake.

Question:24 What qualities of Gandhiji are reflected in this lesson?

Answer: Honesty, self-discipline, integrity, and dedication to learning.

Question:25 How did Gandhiji respond to mistakes or failure?

Answer: He accepted them calmly and learned from them, showing patience and perseverance.

Question:26 What happens when the sun goes away?

Answer: When the sun goes away, stars twinkle and shine, providing light in the dark night.

Question:27 Who thanks the star and why?

Answer: A traveller thanks the star for its tiny spark because it helps him see the path in darkness.

Question:28 What does the twinkling star symbolize?

Answer: It symbolizes guidance, hope, and light in times of darkness.

Question:29 How does the traveller use the star’s light?

Answer: He follows its light to know which way to go safely.

Question:30 What test did Guru Dron give to the princes?

Answer: Guru Dron asked the princes to shoot a bird in the right eye while focusing only on the target.

Question:31 How did Arjun succeed in the test?

Answer: Arjun focused only on the bird’s eye, ignored everything else, and shot the target accurately.

Question:32 What did Guru Dron teach through the test?

Answer: He taught that one must focus on the goal and concentrate fully to achieve success.

Question:33 Name the Pandav and Kaurav princes mentioned in the lesson.

Answer: Pandav princes: Yudhisthir, Bhim, Arjun, Nakul, Sahadev. Kaurav prince: Duryodhan.

Question:34 What moral can be learned from Arjun’s success?

Answer: Concentration, focus, and determination are essential to succeed in any task.

Question:35 How did Mina win the race?

Answer: Mina ran slowly but steadily, used all her strength, remained confident, and overtook the other girls to win.

Question:36 What mistakes did other girls make during the race?

Answer: Some girls ran carelessly, lost balance, slowed down due to joy, or looked back, which allowed others to take the lead.

Question:37 What does the race teach us about self-confidence?

Answer: It teaches that confidence, perseverance, and steady effort can lead to success, regardless of size or appearance.

Question:38 How did the crowd react to Mina’s win?

Answer: The crowd cheered loudly, and the Headmistress congratulated Mina for her excellent performance.

Question:39 What qualities of Mina helped her win?

Answer: Determination, focus, confidence, and patience helped Mina succeed in the race.

Answer by Mrinmoee