Tuesday, February 18, 2025

A Letter to God

 A Letter to God

THE house — the only one in the entire valley — sat on the crest of a low hill. From this height one could see the river and the field of ripe corn dotted with the flowers that always promised a good harvest. The only thing the earth needed was a downpour or at least a shower. Throughout the morning Lencho — who knew his fields intimately — had done nothing else but see the sky towards the north-east.

House - বাড়ি, Only - একমাত্র, Entire - সম্পূর্ণ / পুরো, Valley - উপত্যকা, Crest - চূড়া / শীর্ষ, Low - নিচু, Hill - পাহাড় / টিলা, Height - উচ্চতা, See - দেখা, River - নদী, Field - ক্ষেত / মাঠ, Ripe - পাকা, Corn - ভুট্টা, Dotted - ছড়িয়ে থাকা, Flowers - ফুল, Always - সবসময়, Promised - প্রতিশ্রুতি দেওয়া, Good - ভালো, Harvest - ফসল / ফসল কাটার সময়, Only thing - একমাত্র জিনিস, Earth - মাটি / পৃথিবী, Needed - প্রয়োজন ছিল, Downpour - ভারী বর্ষণ, At least - অন্তত, Shower - হালকা বৃষ্টি, Throughout - পুরো সময়, Morning - সকাল, Knew - জানত, Fields - ক্ষেত, Intimately - ঘনিষ্ঠভাবে / ভালোভাবে, Nothing else - অন্য কিছু নয়, But - কিন্তু / তবে, See - দেখা, Sky - আকাশ, Towards - দিকে, North-east - উত্তর-পূর্ব



1. Where was the house located?/ঘরটি কোথায় অবস্থিত ছিল?

a) In the middle of a forest
b) On the crest of a low hill
c) Near the riverbank
d) At the bottom of the valley

2. What could be seen from the house?/ঘর থেকে কী দেখা যেতে পারে?

a) A busy marketplace
b) A field of ripe corn and a river
c) A dense jungle
d) A city skyline

3. What did the flowers in the field indicate?/মাঠের ফুলগুলি কী নির্দেশ করেছিল?

a) A coming storm
b) A good harvest
c) The arrival of winter
d) A drought

4. What was the only thing needed by the earth? মাটির শুধুমাত্র কী প্রয়োজন ছিল?

a) Fertilizers
b) More sunlight
c) A downpour or at least a shower
d) Extra manpower

5. Who is the main character in the passage?/ প্যাসেজের প্রধান চরিত্র কে?

a) A farmer named Ramesh
b) A traveler passing through the valley
c) A man named Lencho
d) A rich landlord

6. What did Lencho do throughout the morning?/লেঞ্চো সারাটা সকাল কী করেছিল?

a) Worked in the fields
b) Slept under a tree
c) Kept looking at the sky towards the north-east
d) Went to the market

7. Why was Lencho observing the sky?/লেঞ্চো আকাশ পর্যবেক্ষণ করছিল কেন?

a) He was watching the birds fly
b) He was looking for signs of rain
c) He was searching for an airplane
d) He was admiring the beauty of nature

Answers

  1. b) On the crest of a low hill
  2. b) A field of ripe corn and a river
  3. b) A good harvest
  4. c) A downpour or at least a shower
  5. c) A man named Lencho
  6. c) Kept looking at the sky towards the north-east
  7. b) He was looking for signs of rain


বাড়িটি—যেটি ছিল উপত্যকার একমাত্র বাড়ি—একটি নিচু পাহাড়ের চূড়ায় দাঁড়িয়ে ছিল। এই উচ্চতা থেকে নদী ও পাকা ভুট্টার ক্ষেত দেখা যেত, যা সুন্দর ফুলে ভরা ছিল এবং একটি ভালো ফসলের প্রতিশ্রুতি দিত। মাটির একমাত্র প্রয়োজন ছিল এক পশলা ভারী বৃষ্টি বা অন্তত এক ফোঁটা ঝরনা। সকাল জুড়ে লেনচো—যে নিজের ক্ষেতের প্রতিটি অংশ খুব ভালো করে চিনত—উত্তর-পূর্ব আকাশের দিকে তাকিয়ে ছাড়া কিছুই করেনি।

Summarized

বাড়িটি উপত্যকার একমাত্র বাড়ি ছিল, যা একটি নিচু পাহাড়ের চূড়ায় অবস্থিত। সেখান থেকে নদী ও পাকা ভুট্টার ক্ষেত দেখা যেত, যা ভালো ফসলের আশা দিত। জমির জন্য বৃষ্টির প্রয়োজন ছিল। লেনচো, যে তার ক্ষেত ভালোভাবে চিনত, সকালভর উত্তর-পূর্ব আকাশের দিকে তাকিয়েই কাটিয়েছে।




“Now we’re really going to get some water, woman.”

The woman who was preparing supper, replied, “Yes, God willing”. The older boys were working in the field, while the smaller ones were playing near the house until the woman called to them all, “Come for dinner”. It was during the meal that, just as Lencho had predicted, big drops of rain began to fall. In the north-east huge mountains of clouds could be seen approaching. The air was fresh and sweet. The man went out for no other reason than to have the pleasure of feeling the rain on his body, and when he returned he exclaimed, ‘‘These aren’t raindrops falling from the sky, they are new coins. The big drops are ten cent pieces and the little ones are fives.’’

Water - জল / পানি,  Woman - মহিলা / নারী, Preparing - প্রস্তুত করা, Supper - রাতের খাবার, Replied - উত্তর দিলেন, God willing - ঈশ্বর চাইলে, Older - বয়স্ক / বড়, Boys - ছেলেরা, Working - কাজ করছিল, Field - মাঠ, Smaller - ছোট, Playing - খেলছিল, House - বাড়ি, Called - ডাকলেন, Dinner - রাতের খাবার, Meal - খাবার, Predicted - ভবিষ্যদ্বাণী করেছিল, Big - বড়,  Drops - ফোঁটা, Rain - বৃষ্টি, Fall - পড়া, North-east - উত্তর-পূর্ব, Huge - বিশাল, Mountains - পাহাড়, Clouds - মেঘ, Seen - দেখা যাচ্ছিল, Approaching - এগিয়ে আসছিল, Air - বাতাস, Fresh - সতেজ, Sweet - মনোরম / মিষ্টি, Pleasure - আনন্দ, Feeling - অনুভব করা, Body - শরীর, Returned - ফিরে এল, Exclaimed - উচ্ছ্বসিত হয়ে বলল, Raindrops - বৃষ্টির ফোঁটা, Sky - আকাশ, Coins - মুদ্রা / কয়েন, Ten - দশ, Cent - সেন্ট (মুদ্রার একক), Pieces - টুকরো, Little - ছোট, Fives - পাঁচ সেন্ট 

  1. What was the woman doing when the man spoke to her?
    a) Sleeping
    b) Preparing supper
    c) Working in the field
    d) Playing with the children

  2. What was the response of the woman when the man mentioned water?
    a) "Yes, it will rain soon."
    b) "No, there will be no rain."
    c) "Yes, God willing."
    d) "I hope so."

  3. Where were the older boys working?
    a) In the house
    b) In the field
    c) Near the river
    d) In the garden

  4. What were the smaller children doing before dinner?
    a) Sleeping
    b) Playing near the house
    c) Helping in the field
    d) Eating dinner

  5. What happened during the meal?
    a) It started to snow
    b) The sun set early
    c) Big drops of rain began to fall
    d) A storm began

  6. How did the man describe the raindrops?
    a) As pearls
    b) As new coins
    c) As silver dust
    d) As morning dew

  7. What did the man say about the big raindrops?
    a) They are worth nothing
    b) They are ten-cent pieces
    c) They are golden raindrops
    d) They are dangerous

  8. What could be seen approaching from the north-east?
    a) A rainbow
    b) Huge mountains of clouds
    c) A strong wind
    d) A flock of birds

  9. How was the air described during the rain?
    a) Cold and harsh
    b) Fresh and sweet
    c) Dry and dusty
    d) Warm and humid

  10. Why did the man go outside?
    a) To call the children
    b) To check the field
    c) To feel the rain on his body
    d) To gather firewood

  11. " The big drops are ten cent pieces and the little ones are fives.’’ statement is True or False


Answers

  1. b) Preparing supper
  2. c) "Yes, God willing."
  3. b) In the field
  4. b) Playing near the house
  5. c) Big drops of rain began to fall
  6. b) As new coins
  7. b) They are ten-cent pieces
  8. b) Huge mountains of clouds
  9. b) Fresh and sweet
  10. c) To feel the rain on his body
  11. True

"এখন আমরা সত্যিই একটু জল পাব, মহিলা।"
যে মহিলা রাতের খাবার প্রস্তুত করছিলেন, তিনি উত্তর দিলেন,
"হ্যাঁ, ঈশ্বর চাইলে।" বড় ছেলেরা মাঠে কাজ করছিল, আর ছোটরা বাড়ির কাছেই খেলছিল, যতক্ষণ না সেই মহিলা তাদের সকলকে ডাকলেন, "এসো, খেতে বসো।"  খাবার সময়ই, যেমন লেঞ্চো ভবিষ্যদ্বাণী করেছিল, বড় বড় বৃষ্টির ফোঁটা পড়তে শুরু করল। উত্তর-পূর্ব দিকে বিশাল মেঘের পাহাড় দেখা যাচ্ছিল, ধীরে ধীরে এগিয়ে আসছিল। বাতাস ছিল সতেজ এবং মনোরম। লোকটি বাইরে গেল শুধুমাত্র বৃষ্টির আনন্দ অনুভব করার জন্য, এবং ফিরে এসে উচ্ছ্বসিত হয়ে বলল, "এগুলি আকাশ থেকে পড়া সাধারণ বৃষ্টির ফোঁটা নয়, এগুলো নতুন মুদ্রা। বড় ফোঁটাগুলো দশ সেন্টের মুদ্রা, আর ছোটগুলো পাঁচ সেন্টের।"

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With a satisfied expression he regarded the field of ripe corn with its flowers, draped in a curtain of rain. But suddenly a strong wind began to blow and along with the rain very large hailstones began to fall. These truly did resemble new silver coins. The boys, exposing themselves to the rain, ran out to collect the frozen pearls.

Satisfied - সন্তুষ্ট, Regarded - লক্ষ্য করলেন / দেখলেন, Field - ক্ষেত, Ripe - পাকা, Corn - ধান / শস্য, Flowers - ফুল, Draped - মোড়ানো / আবৃত, Curtain - পর্দা, Rain - বৃষ্টি, Suddenly - হঠাৎ করে, , Strong - প্রবল / শক্তিশালী, Wind - বাতাস, Began - শুরু করল, Blow - বইতে শুরু করল, Along with - এর সাথে, Hailstones - শিলাবৃষ্টি, Fall - পড়া, Truly - সত্যিই, Resemble - সাদৃশ্য থাকা / দেখতে একই রকম হওয়া, New - নতুন, Silver - রুপা, Coins - মুদ্রা, Boys - ছেলেরা, Exposing - প্রকাশ করা / উন্মুক্ত রাখা, Themselves - নিজেদের, Collect - সংগ্রহ করা, Frozen - জমাট বাঁধা, Pearls - মুক্তো

  1. What did the man regard with a satisfied expression?
    a) A river
    b) A field of ripe corn
    c) A mountain
    d) A forest

  2. What was draped in a curtain of rain?
    a) The sky
    b) The flowers
    c) The field of ripe corn
    d) The village

  3. What suddenly began to blow?
    a) A gentle breeze
    b) A strong wind
    c) A tornado
    d) A storm

  4. What fell along with the rain?
    a) Leaves
    b) Snowflakes
    c) Very large hailstones
    d) Dust particles

  5. What did the hailstones resemble?
    a) Ice cubes
    b) Small pearls
    c) New silver coins
    d) Raindrops

  6. What did the boys do when the hailstones fell?
    a) Ran inside for shelter
    b) Collected the frozen pearls
    c) Cried in fear
    d) Covered the crops

Answers:

  1. b) A field of ripe corn
  2. c) The field of ripe corn
  3. b) A strong wind
  4. c) Very large hailstones
  5. c) New silver coins
  6. b) Collected the frozen pearls

সন্তুষ্ট অভিব্যক্তিতে তিনি পাকা ধানের ক্ষেতটির দিকে তাকালেন, যেখানে ফুল ফুটে ছিল এবং বৃষ্টির পর্দায় মোড়ানো ছিল চারপাশ। কিন্তু হঠাৎ করে প্রবল বাতাস বইতে শুরু করল, আর বৃষ্টির সঙ্গে সঙ্গে প্রচণ্ড বড় শিলাবৃষ্টি নামল। এগুলো সত্যিই নতুন রুপার মুদ্রার মতো দেখাচ্ছিল। ছেলেরা, নিজেদের বৃষ্টিতে ভিজতে দিয়ে, দৌড়ে বেরিয়ে এল এই জমাট মুক্তোগুলো সংগ্রহ করতে।

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‘‘It’s really getting bad now,’’ exclaimed the man. “I hope it passes quickly.” It did not pass quickly. For an hour the hail rained on the house, the garden, the hillside, the cornfield, on the whole valley. The field was white, as if covered with salt.


Exclaimed (চিৎকার করে বলা / বিস্ময়ে বলা), Passes (কেটে যাওয়া / চলে যাওয়া), Quickly (দ্রুত / তাড়াতাড়ি), Hail (শিলাবৃষ্টি), Rained (বৃষ্টি পড়া / ঝরা), House (বাড়ি), Garden (বাগান), Hillside (পাহাড়ের ঢাল), Cornfield (ভুট্টার খেত), Valley (উপত্যকা), White (সাদা), Covered (আবৃত), Salt (লবণ)

  1. What was the man worried about?
    a) The rain
    b) The hailstorm
    c) The wind
    d) The snowfall

  2. How long did the hailstorm last?
    a) 30 minutes
    b) 45 minutes
    c) 1 hour
    d) 2 hours

  3. What did the hailstorm cover?
    a) Only the house
    b) Only the garden
    c) Only the cornfield
    d) The whole valley

  4. How did the field look after the hailstorm?
    a) Green like grass
    b) White like salt
    c) Brown like soil
    d) Yellow like sand

  5. What did the man hope for?
    a) The hailstorm to get worse
    b) The hailstorm to pass quickly
    c) The hailstorm to continue for hours
    d) The hailstorm to become stronger

Answers:

  1. b) The hailstorm
  2. c) 1 hour
  3. d) The whole valley
  4. b) White like salt
  5. b) The hailstorm to pass quickly

"এখন সত্যিই খুব খারাপ হচ্ছে," চিৎকার করে উঠল মানুষটি। "আশা করি এটা দ্রুত কেটে যাবে।"

কিন্তু এটা দ্রুত কাটল না। এক ঘণ্টা ধরে শিলাবৃষ্টি চলল—বাড়ির ওপর, বাগানের ওপর, পাহাড়ের ঢালে, ভুট্টার খেতে, পুরো উপত্যকার ওপর। খেত সাদা হয়ে গেল, যেন লবণ ছড়িয়ে দেওয়া হয়েছে।

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Not a leaf remained on the trees. The corn was totally destroyed. The flowers were gone from the plants. Lencho’s soul was filled with sadness. When the storm had passed, he stood in the middle of the field and said to his sons, “A plague of locusts would have left more than this. The hail has left nothing. This year we will have no corn.’’ That night was a sorrowful one. 

“All our work, for nothing.” 

‘‘There’s no one who can help us.”

“We’ll all go hungry this year.”


Leaf (Leaf) – পাতা, Remained – অবশিষ্ট ছিল, Trees – গাছ, Corn – ভুট্টা, Totally – সম্পূর্ণরূপে, Destroyed – ধ্বংস হয়ে গেছে, Flowers – ফুল, Gone – হারিয়ে গেছে, Plants – গাছপালা, Soul – মন/আত্মা, Filled – পূর্ণ হয়ে গেছে, Sadness – দুঃখ, Storm – ঝড়, Passed – চলে গেছে, Middle – মাঝখান, Field – ক্ষেত, Sons – ছেলেরা, Plague – মহামারী/আক্রমণ, Locusts – পঙ্গপাল, Left – রেখে গেছে, Nothing – কিছুই না, Year – বছর, Sorrowful – দুঃখময়, Work – কাজ, Nothing – কিছুই না, Help – সাহায্য, Hungry – ক্ষুধার্ত, Night – রাত, 

1. What happened to the trees after the storm?

A) They became greener
B) They lost all their leaves
C) They grew more branches
D) They started bearing fruit

2. What was the condition of the corn after the storm?

A) It was ready for harvest
B) It was slightly damaged
C) It was totally destroyed
D) It remained unaffected

3. How did Lencho feel after seeing the destruction?

A) Happy and excited
B) Angry and furious
C) Sad and hopeless
D) Indifferent

4. What comparison did Lencho make about the damage?

A) It was less than an earthquake
B) It was less than a flood
C) It was worse than a plague of locusts
D) It was similar to strong winds

5. What did Lencho tell his sons?

A) “We still have some corn left.”
B) “A plague of locusts would have left more than this.”
C) “The storm has helped our crops.”
D) “We can still sell our crops.”

6. What did Lencho and his family worry about?

A) Not having any money
B) Losing their house
C) Going hungry that year
D) Moving to another place

7. What kind of night was it after the storm?

A) Joyful
B) Peaceful
C) Sorrowful
D) Exciting


Answers:

  1. B) They lost all their leaves
  2. C) It was totally destroyed
  3. C) Sad and hopeless
  4. C) It was worse than a plague of locusts
  5. B) “A plague of locusts would have left more than this.”
  6. C) Going hungry that year
  7. C) Sorrowful

গাছগুলোর ওপর একটি পাতাও অবশিষ্ট ছিল না। ভুট্টাগুলো পুরোপুরি নষ্ট হয়ে গিয়েছিল। গাছ থেকে ফুলগুলো হারিয়ে গিয়েছিল। লেনচোর মন দুঃখে ভরে উঠল। যখন ঝড় থেমে গেল, সে মাঠের মাঝখানে দাঁড়িয়ে তার ছেলেদের বলল,

"পঙ্গপালের আক্রমণ হলেও এর চেয়ে বেশি ফসল রেখে যেত। শিলাবৃষ্টি কিছুই অবশিষ্ট রাখেনি। এই বছর আমাদের কোনো ভুট্টা হবে না।"

সেই রাতটি ছিল গভীর দুঃখের রাত।

"আমাদের সব পরিশ্রম, একেবারেই বৃথা গেল।"

"আমাদের সাহায্য করার কেউ নেই।"

"এই বছর আমাদের সবাইকে না খেয়ে থাকতে হবে।"

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But in the hearts of all who lived in that solitary house in the middle of the valley, there was a single hope: help from God. 

“Don’t be so upset, even though this seems like a total loss. Remember, no one  dies of hunger.” 

“That’s what they say: no one dies of hunger.”


Hearts - হৃদয়, Lived - বসবাস করত, Solitary - একাকী / নির্জন, House - বাড়ি, Middle - মাঝখান, Valley - উপত্যকা, Single - একমাত্র / একটিই, Hope - আশা, Help - সাহায্য, God - ঈশ্বর, Upset - উদ্বিগ্ন / দুঃখিত, Though - যদিও, Seems - মনে হয়, Total - সম্পূর্ণ, Loss - ক্ষতি, Remember - মনে রেখো, No one - কেউ না, Dies - মারা যায়, Hunger - অভাব / ক্ষুধা, Say - বলে, That’s - সেটাই, 

1. Where was the house located?

a) On a mountain
b) In the middle of the valley
c) Near a river
d) In a forest


2. What was the single hope of the people living in the house?

a) Help from neighbors
b) Help from the government
c) Help from God
d) Help from a traveler


3. What does the speaker advise not to be?

a) Happy
b) Upset
c) Excited
d) Angry


4. What does the speaker say no one dies of?

a) Sickness
b) War
c) Hunger
d) Fear


5. What does the phrase "total loss" refer to in the passage?

a) A minor issue
b) A complete disaster
c) A great opportunity
d) A happy moment

Answer:

1. b) In the middle of the valley

2.  c) Help from God

3. b) Upset

4. c) Hunger

5. b) A complete disaster


কিন্তু উপত্যকার মাঝখানে একাকী সেই বাড়িতে বসবাসকারী সকলের হৃদয়ে ছিল একটিই আশা: ঈশ্বরের সাহায্য।

"এতো উদ্বিগ্ন হয়ো না, যদিও এটা পুরোপুরি ক্ষতি বলেই মনে হচ্ছে। মনে রেখো, কেউ কখনো অভাবে মরে না।"

"সেটাই তো বলে: কেউ কখনো অভাবে মরে না।"

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All through the night, Lencho thought only of his one hope: the help of God, whose eyes, as he had been instructed, see everything, even what is deep in one’s conscience. Lencho was an ox of a man, working like an animal in the fields, but still he knew how to write. The following Sunday, at daybreak, he began to write a letter which he himself would carry to town and place in the mail. It was nothing less than a letter to God.

Throughout the night – সারা রাত, Thought – চিন্তা করল, Only – শুধুমাত্র, Hope – আশা, Help – সাহায্য, God – ঈশ্বর, Eyes – চোখ, Instructed – শেখানো হয়েছিল, See everything – সবকিছু দেখে, Deep – গভীর, Conscience – বিবেক / অন্তরের চিন্তা, Ox of a man – বলদপ্রতিম মানুষ (অত্যন্ত পরিশ্রমী ব্যক্তি), Working like an animal – পশুর মতো পরিশ্রম করা, Fields – ক্ষেত / মাঠ, Still – তবুও, Knew – জানত, Write – লেখা, Following – পরবর্তী, Sunday – রবিবার, Daybreak – ভোরের আলো, Began – শুরু করল, Letter – চিঠি, Carry – বহন করা / নিয়ে যাওয়া, Town – শহর, Place in the mail – ডাকবাক্সে ফেলা, Nothing less than – কিছু কম নয়, Letter to God – ঈশ্বরের কাছে চিঠি

  1. What was Lencho thinking about all through the night?
    a) His lost crops
    b) The help of God
    c) Writing a letter to his friend
    d) Moving to a new town

  2. How did Lencho believe God could see everything?
    a) Through the sun and moon
    b) With his divine eyes
    c) Through the eyes of people
    d) With the help of angels

  3. What does "Lencho was an ox of a man" mean?
    a) He was very strong and hardworking
    b) He was lazy like an ox
    c) He had a pet ox
    d) He was a rich farmer

  4. What did Lencho decide to do on Sunday?
    a) Go to church
    b) Write a letter to God
    c) Harvest his crops
    d) Visit his relatives

  5. When did Lencho start writing the letter?
    a) At midnight
    b) In the afternoon
    c) At daybreak
    d) In the evening

  6. What did Lencho plan to do with the letter?
    a) Keep it with himself
    b) Give it to his neighbor
    c) Carry it to town and mail it
    d) Read it to his family

  7. What does "conscience" mean in the passage?
    a) A person's deep inner thoughts and feelings
    b) A part of a farm
    c) A type of letter
    d) A religious book

Answers:

  1. b) The help of God
  2. b) With his divine eyes
  3. a) He was very strong and hardworking
  4. b) Write a letter to God
  5. c) At daybreak
  6. c) Carry it to town and mail it
  7. a) A person's deep inner thoughts and feelings

সারা রাত লেনচো শুধু একটাই আশা নিয়ে চিন্তা করছিল: ঈশ্বরের সাহায্য, যাঁর চোখ, যেমন তাঁকে শেখানো হয়েছিল, সবকিছু দেখে, এমনকি কারও অন্তরের গভীরতম চিন্তাও। লেনচো ছিল এক বলদপ্রতিম মানুষ, মাঠে পশুর মতো পরিশ্রম করত, তবে সে লিখতেও জানত। পরবর্তী রবিবার, ভোরের আলো ফুটতেই, সে একটি চিঠি লেখা শুরু করল, যা সে নিজেই শহরে নিয়ে গিয়ে ডাকবাক্সে ফেলবে। এটি ছিল ঈশ্বরের কাছে লেখা এক চিঠি।

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“God,” he wrote, “if you don’t help me, my family and I will go hungry this year. I need a hundred pesos in order to sow my field again and to live until the crop comes, because the hailstorm....”

He wrote ‘To God’ on the envelope, put the letter inside and, still troubled, went to town. At the post office, he placed a stamp on the letter and dropped it into the mailbox.

God – ঈশ্বর, Wrote – লিখল, Help – সাহায্য, Family – পরিবার, Hungry – না খেয়ে থাকা, Year – বছর, Need – দরকার, Hundred – একশো, Pesos – পেসো (মুদ্রার একক), Sow – চাষ করা / বীজ বপন করা, Field – ক্ষেত / জমি, Again – আবার, Live – বেঁচে থাকা, Until – পর্যন্ত, Crop – ফসল, Comes – আসে, Because – কারণ, Hailstorm – শিলাবৃষ্টি, Envelope – খাম, Put – রাখল, Inside – ভিতরে, Still – এখনো, Troubled – চিন্তিত, Went – গেল, Town – শহর, Post office – ডাকঘর, Placed – লাগাল / স্থাপন করল, Stamp – ডাকটিকিট, Letter – চিঠি, , Dropped – ফেলে দিল, Mailbox – ডাকবাক্স

  1. What did Lencho write in his letter to God?
    a) A request for food
    b) A request for one hundred pesos
    c) A request for a new house
    d) A request for good weather

  2. Why did Lencho need the money?
    a) To buy a new house
    b) To go on a trip
    c) To sow his field again and survive until the crop comes
    d) To pay off his debts

  3. What natural disaster destroyed Lencho’s crops?
    a) Flood
    b) Earthquake
    c) Hailstorm
    d) Drought

  4. What did Lencho write on the envelope?
    a) To his friend
    b) To his landlord
    c) To God
    d) To the president

  5. Where did Lencho go after writing the letter?
    a) To the market
    b) To the post office
    c) To his farm
    d) To the church

  6. What did Lencho do at the post office?
    a) He gave the letter to the postmaster
    b) He placed a stamp on the letter and dropped it into the mailbox
    c) He threw the letter away
    d) He took the letter back home

  7. How was Lencho feeling even after posting the letter?
    a) Happy
    b) Relaxed
    c) Troubled
    d) Excited

Answers:

  1. b) A request for one hundred pesos
  2. c) To sow his field again and survive until the crop comes
  3. c) Hailstorm
  4. c) To God
  5. b) To the post office
  6. b) He placed a stamp on the letter and dropped it into the mailbox
  7. c) Troubled

"ঈশ্বর," সে লিখল, "যদি তুমি আমাকে সাহায্য না করো, তবে আমার পরিবার এবং আমি এই বছর না খেয়ে থাকব। আমার একশো পেসো দরকার, যাতে আমি আবার আমার ক্ষেত চাষ করতে পারি এবং ফসল না আসা পর্যন্ত বেঁচে থাকতে পারি, কারণ শিলাবৃষ্টি...."

সে খামের ওপর 'ঈশ্বরের উদ্দেশ্যে' লিখল, চিঠিটি ভেতরে রাখল এবং এখনো চিন্তিত অবস্থায় শহরে গেল। ডাকঘরে গিয়ে, সে চিঠির ওপর একটি ডাকটিকিট লাগাল এবং তা ডাকবাক্সে ফেলে দিল।

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One of the employees, who was a postman and also helped at the post office, went to his boss laughing heartily and showed him the letter to God. Never in his career as a postman had he known that address. The postmaster — a fat, amiable fellow — also broke out laughing, but almost immediately he turned serious and, tapping the letter on his desk, commented, “What faith! I wish I had the faith of the man who wrote this letter. Starting up a correspondence with God!”

Employee (Employee) – কর্মচারী, Postman – ডাকপিয়ন, Post Office – ডাকঘর, Boss – বস / কর্মকর্তা, Laughing Heartily – প্রাণখুলে হাসা, Letter – চিঠি, God – ঈশ্বর, Career – কর্মজীবন, Address – ঠিকানা, Postmaster – ডাকপোস্টের প্রধান, Fat – মোটা, Amiable – সদয় / বন্ধুসুলভ, Broke out laughing – হেসে উঠলেন, Serious – গম্ভীর, Tapping – আলতো করে ঠোকা, Desk – ডেস্ক / টেবিল, Commented – মন্তব্য করলেন, Faith – বিশ্বাস, Correspondence – পত্রালাপ, Starting up – শুরু করা

  1. Who was the employee mentioned in the passage?
    a) A teacher
    b) A policeman
    c) A postman
    d) A shopkeeper

  2. What did the postman show his boss?
    a) A package
    b) A letter to God
    c) A newspaper
    d) A money order

  3. How did the postmaster react after reading the letter?
    a) He laughed and ignored it
    b) He became serious and admired the faith
    c) He got angry at the postman
    d) He threw the letter away

  4. What did the postmaster wish for?
    a) To meet the writer of the letter
    b) To have the faith of the person who wrote the letter
    c) To stop receiving such letters
    d) To send a reply immediately

  5. What does "correspondence with God" mean in the passage?
    a) Writing letters to God
    b) Talking to a priest
    c) Reading religious books
    d) Visiting a temple

Answers:

  1. c) A postman
  2. b) A letter to God
  3. b) He became serious and admired the faith
  4. b) To have the faith of the person who wrote the letter
  5. a) Writing letters to God

একজন কর্মচারী, যিনি একজন ডাকপিয়ন ছিলেন এবং ডাকঘরেও সাহায্য করতেন, আনন্দে হাসতে হাসতে তার বসের কাছে গেলেন এবং তাকে "ঈশ্বরের কাছে চিঠি" দেখালেন। তার ডাকপিয়নের কর্মজীবনে তিনি কখনও এমন ঠিকানা দেখেননি।

ডাকপোস্টের প্রধান—একজন মোটা, সদয় ব্যক্তি—এট দেখেই হেসে উঠলেন, কিন্তু সাথে সাথেই গম্ভীর হয়ে গেলেন এবং চিঠিটি টেবিলে ঠুকতে ঠুকতে বললেন, “কি বিশ্বাস! আমি চাইতাম যে লোকটি এই চিঠি লিখেছে, তার মতো বিশ্বাস আমারও থাকতো। ঈশ্বরের সঙ্গে পত্রালাপ শুরু করে দিল!” 

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So, in order not to shake the writer’s faith in God, the postmaster came up with an idea: answer the letter. But when he opened it, it was evident that to answer it he needed something more than goodwill, ink and paper. But he stuck to his resolution: he asked for money from his employees, he himself gave part of his salary, and several friends of his were obliged to give something ‘for an act of charity’.

Shake – কাঁপানো / নাড়িয়ে দেওয়া, Faith – বিশ্বাস, Postmaster – ডাকপিয়ন / ডাকঘরের প্রধান, Idea – ধারণা / মত, Answer – উত্তর, Evident – স্পষ্ট / স্পষ্টভাবে বোঝা যায়, Goodwill – সদিচ্ছা / শুভভাব, Ink – কালি, Paper – কাগজ, Resolution – সংকল্প / দৃঢ় প্রতিজ্ঞা, Employees – কর্মচারী / কর্মী, Salary – বেতন, Friends – বন্ধু, Obliged – বাধ্য / কৃতজ্ঞ, Charity – দান / পরোপকার

1. Why did the postmaster decide to answer the letter?

a) Because he wanted to make fun of the writer
b) Because he wanted to test his writing skills
c) Because he did not want to shake the writer’s faith in God
d) Because he was ordered to do so

2. What did the postmaster realize after opening the letter?

a) That it was written in a different language
b) That just ink, paper, and goodwill were not enough to answer it
c) That the letter was not meant for him
d) That the letter had no sender's address

3. How did the postmaster arrange the money?

a) He took a loan from the bank
b) He asked for donations from his employees and friends
c) He found money inside the letter
d) He sold his house

4. What does the word "goodwill" mean in this context?

a) Kindness and a desire to help
b) A legal document
c) A form of greeting
d) A type of ink

5. Why did the postmaster contribute from his own salary?

a) To set an example for his employees
b) To impress his boss
c) To fulfill his own wish
d) To punish the writer of the letter


Answers:

  1. c) Because he did not want to shake the writer’s faith in God
  2. b) That just ink, paper, and goodwill were not enough to answer it
  3. b) He asked for donations from his employees and friends
  4. a) Kindness and a desire to help
  5. a) To set an example for his employees

তাই, লেখকের ঈশ্বরের প্রতি বিশ্বাস নষ্ট না করার জন্য, পোস্টমাস্টার একটি উপায় বের করলেন: চিঠির উত্তর দেওয়া। কিন্তু যখন তিনি এটি খুললেন, তখন স্পষ্ট হয়ে গেল যে শুধুমাত্র সদিচ্ছা, কালি এবং কাগজ দিয়ে এর উত্তর দেওয়া সম্ভব নয়। তবুও, তিনি তার সিদ্ধান্তে অটল থাকলেন: তিনি তার সহকর্মীদের কাছ থেকে টাকা চাইলেন, নিজেও নিজের বেতনের একটি অংশ দিলেন, এবং তার কয়েকজন বন্ধুকেও ‘দানের কাজের’ জন্য কিছু দিতে বাধ্য করলেন।

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It was impossible for him to gather together the hundred pesos, so he was able to send the farmer only a little more than half. He put the money in an envelope addressed to Lencho and with it a letter containing only a single word as a signature: God.

Impossible - অসম্ভব, Gather - সংগ্রহ করা / জোগাড় করা, Hundred - একশো, Pesos - পেসো (মুদ্রার একক), Farmer - কৃষক, Little more than - অল্পের একটু বেশি, Half - অর্ধেক, Money - টাকা, Envelope - খাম, Addressed - ঠিকানা লিখিত, Letter - চিঠি, Containing - অন্তর্ভুক্ত করে / ধারণ করে, Single - একক / মাত্র একটি, Word - শব্দ, Signature - স্বাক্ষর, God - ঈশ্বর / ভগবান

  1. What was impossible for him to do?
    a) Write a letter
    b) Gather a hundred pesos
    c) Visit the farmer
    d) Send a gift

  2. How much money was he able to send to the farmer?
    a) The full amount
    b) Less than half
    c) A little more than half
    d) Nothing

  3. Where did he put the money?
    a) In a box
    b) In an envelope
    c) In a book
    d) In a bag

  4. To whom was the envelope addressed?
    a) The postmaster
    b) A rich man
    c) Lencho
    d) A farmer's son

  5. What did the letter contain?
    a) A request for more money
    b) A thank-you note
    c) A single word as a signature
    d) A complaint

  6. What was the single word used as a signature in the letter?
    a) Hope
    b) Faith
    c) God
    d) Love

Answers

  1. b) Gather a hundred pesos
  2. c) A little more than half
  3. b) In an envelope
  4. c) Lencho
  5. c) A single word as a signature
  6. c) God

তার পক্ষে একশো পেসো জোগাড় করা অসম্ভব ছিল, তাই তিনি কৃষককে অর্ধেকের একটু বেশি পাঠাতে সক্ষম হন। তিনি টাকা একটি খামে ভরে লেঞ্চোর নামে ঠিকানা লিখলেন এবং এর সাথে একটি চিঠি দিলেন, যেখানে স্বাক্ষর হিসেবে মাত্র একটি শব্দ ছিল: ঈশ্বর।

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The following Sunday Lencho came a bit earlier than usual to ask if there was a letter for him. It was the postman himself who handed the letter to him while the postmaster, experiencing the contentment of a man who has performed a good deed, looked on from his office.

Sunday - রবিবার, Earlier - আগের চেয়ে আগে / একটু তাড়াতাড়ি, Usual - সাধারণত / স্বাভাবিকভাবে, Letter - চিঠি. Postman - ডাকপিয়ন, Handed - তুলে দিল / প্রদান করল, Postmaster - ডাকঘরের প্রধান কর্মকর্তা, Experiencing - অনুভব করা, Contentment - সন্তুষ্টি / পরিতৃপ্তি, Performed - সম্পাদন করা / করা হয়েছে, Good deed - সৎ কাজ / ভাল কাজ, Looked on - দেখছিল / পর্যবেক্ষণ করছিল, Office - অফিস / কর্মস্থল

  1. What day did Lencho come to check for a letter?
    a) Monday
    b) Sunday
    c) Friday
    d) Saturday

  2. Who handed the letter to Lencho?
    a) The postmaster
    b) A villager
    c) The postman
    d) His friend

  3. How did the postmaster feel after doing a good deed?
    a) Guilty
    b) Angry
    c) Content and satisfied
    d) Unhappy

  4. Where was the postmaster while Lencho received the letter?
    a) At home
    b) In his office
    c) Outside the post office
    d) At the market

  5. What was the postman’s role in the story?
    a) To deliver a parcel
    b) To hand over the letter to Lencho
    c) To refuse to give Lencho the letter
    d) To write a letter to Lencho


Answers

  1. b) Sunday
  2. c) The postman
  3. c) Content and satisfied
  4. b) In his office
  5. b) To hand over the letter to Lencho

পরবর্তী রবিবার লেঞ্চো আগের চেয়ে একটু আগে এল এটা জানতে যে তার জন্য কোনো চিঠি এসেছে কি না। পোস্টম্যান নিজেই তাকে চিঠিটি দিল, আর পোস্টমাস্টার, যিনি একজন ভাল কাজ সম্পন্ন করার সন্তুষ্টি অনুভব করছিলেন, তার অফিস থেকে তা দেখছিলেন।

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Lencho showed not the slightest surprise on seeing the money; such was his confidence — but he became angry when he counted the money. God could not have made a mistake, nor could he have denied Lencho what he had requested.

Slightest – সামান্যতম / একেবারে ছোট, Surprise – বিস্ময় / আশ্চর্য, Confidence – আত্মবিশ্বাস / ভরসা, Angry – রাগান্বিত / ক্ষুব্ধ, Counted – গুনে দেখা / হিসাব করা, Mistake – ভুল / ত্রুটি, Denied – অস্বীকার করা / বঞ্চিত করা, Requested – অনুরোধ করা  / চাওয়া 

  1. Why was Lencho not surprised to see the money?
    a) He was expecting more money
    b) He had complete confidence in God
    c) He had received money before
    d) He did not need the money

  2. How did Lencho feel after counting the money?
    a) Happy
    b) Surprised
    c) Angry
    d) Thankful

  3. Why did Lencho believe there was a mistake with the money?
    a) He thought the bank had miscalculated
    b) He believed God could not make a mistake
    c) He thought the government had reduced his amount
    d) He did not count properly

  4. What was Lencho’s belief about God?
    a) God does not help people
    b) God makes mistakes sometimes
    c) God always gives exactly what is asked
    d) God does not care about money


Answers:

  1. (b) He had complete confidence in God
  2. (c) Angry
  3. (b) He believed God could not make a mistake
  4. (c) God always gives exactly what is asked

লেনচো টাকা দেখে একটুও বিস্মিত হলো না; এতটাই ছিল তার বিশ্বাস — কিন্তু টাকা গুনে সে রেগে গেল। ঈশ্বর কোনো ভুল করতে পারেন না, আর না-ই বা তিনি লেনচোকে তার চাওয়া থেকে বঞ্চিত করতে পারেন। 

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Immediately, Lencho went up to the window to ask for paper and ink. On the public writing-table, he started to write, with much wrinkling of his brow, caused by the effort he had to make to express his ideas. When he finished, he went to the window to buy a stamp which he licked and then affixed to the  envelope with a blow of his fist. The moment the letter fell into the mailbox the postmaster went to  open it. It said: “God: Of the money that I asked for, only seventy pesos reached me. Send me the rest, since I need it very much. But don’t send it to me through the mail because the post office employees are a bunch of crooks. Lencho.”

Immediately – তৎক্ষণাৎ / সঙ্গে সঙ্গে, Window – জানালা, Paper – কাগজ, Ink – কালি, Public – জনসাধারণ / সাধারণ, Writing-table – লেখার টেবিল, Started – শুরু করলো, Wrinkling – ভাঁজ ফেলা, Brow – কপাল, Effort – প্রচেষ্টা, Express – প্রকাশ করা, Ideas – ধারণা / ভাবনা, Finished – শেষ করলো, Buy – কিনলো, Stamp – ডাকটিকিট, Licked – জিহ্বা দিয়ে ভিজিয়ে নেওয়া, Affixed – আটকে দিলো / সংযুক্ত করলো, Envelope – খাম, Blow – আঘাত / চাপ, Fist – মুষ্টি, Letter – চিঠি, Mailbox – ডাকবাক্স,  Postmaster – পোস্টমাস্টার (ডাকঘরের প্রধান), Open – খোলা, Money – টাকা, Asked for – চেয়েছিল, Reached – পৌঁছেছে,  Rest – বাকি,  Need – প্রয়োজন, Much – খুব / অনেক, Send – পাঠানো, Through – মাধ্যমে, Mail – ডাক, Post office – ডাকঘর, Employees – কর্মচারীরা, Bunch – দল,  Crooks – চোর / প্রতারক, 

  1. What did Lencho ask for at the window?
    a) Money and food
    b) Paper and ink
    c) A stamp and an envelope
    d) A pen and a notebook

  2. Where did Lencho start writing his letter?
    a) At his home
    b) On a public writing-table
    c) At the postmaster’s office
    d) Inside the church

  3. Why did Lencho wrinkle his brow while writing?
    a) Because he was angry
    b) Because he was in pain
    c) Because he was concentrating hard to express his ideas
    d) Because he was feeling sleepy

  4. How did Lencho affix the stamp to the envelope?
    a) He stapled it
    b) He licked it and pressed it with his fingers
    c) He glued it
    d) He licked it and stuck it with a blow of his fist

  5. Who opened Lencho’s letter from the mailbox?
    a) The mail carrier
    b) The postmaster
    c) A stranger
    d) A police officer

  6. How much money did Lencho receive?
    a) 100 pesos
    b) 50 pesos
    c) 70 pesos
    d) 30 pesos

  7. What did Lencho accuse the post office employees of?
    a) Being lazy
    b) Being honest
    c) Being crooks
    d) Being kind

  8. Why did Lencho ask God not to send money through the mail?
    a) Because he didn’t trust the post office employees
    b) Because he wanted it delivered in person
    c) Because he had changed his mind
    d) Because he didn’t need money anymore


Answers:

  1. b) Paper and ink
  2. b) On a public writing-table
  3. c) Because he was concentrating hard to express his ideas
  4. d) He licked it and stuck it with a blow of his fist
  5. b) The postmaster
  6. c) 70 pesos
  7. c) Being crooks
  8. a) Because he didn’t trust the post office employees

লেনচো তৎক্ষণাৎ জানালার কাছে গিয়ে কাগজ ও কালি চাইলো। জনসাধারণের লেখার টেবিলে বসে, সে তার ভাবনা প্রকাশের জন্য প্রবল চেষ্টা করে কপালে ভাঁজ ফেলে লিখতে শুরু করলো। লেখা শেষ হলে, সে জানালার কাছে গিয়ে একটি ডাকটিকিট কিনলো, সেটি জিহ্বা দিয়ে ভিজিয়ে খামে সজোরে চাপ দিয়ে আটকে দিলো। চিঠিটি ডাকবাক্সে পড়ার সাথে সাথেই পোস্টমাস্টার সেটি খুলে পড়তে গেলো। সেখানে লেখা ছিলঃ

"প্রভু, আমি যে পরিমাণ টাকা চেয়েছিলাম, তার মধ্যে মাত্র সত্তর পেসো আমার কাছে পৌঁছেছে। বাকি টাকা পাঠিয়ে দিন, কারণ আমার তা খুব প্রয়োজন। তবে ডাকযোগে পাঠাবেন না, কারণ ডাকঘরের কর্মচারীরা সবাই চোর।

— লেনচো"

Friday, January 10, 2025

Class 3 EVS (chapter 17, 18, 19, 20, 21,22, 23 & 24)

 


MCQ 1: The Journey of a Letter

What was the first step in the journey of Reena's letter to Ahmed? A) It was stamped at the post office.
B) It was put in the letterbox.
C) It was sorted in Delhi.
D) It was delivered to Ahmed's house.

Answer: B) It was put in the letterbox.


MCQ 2: Postal Services

How did Reena’s letter travel from Agartala to Delhi?
A) By bicycle
B) By airplane
C) By train
D) By postal van

Answer: C) By train


MCQ 3: Stamp Observation

What is stamped on the letter at the post office?
A) The recipient’s name
B) The address of the post office
C) The location from where it was sent
D) The name of the sender

Answer: C) The location from where it was sent


MCQ 4: Letter vs. Phone Call

Which of the following is a difference between a letter and a phone call?
A) Letters require stamps, while phone calls do not.
B) Letters are instant, while phone calls take time.
C) Letters do not require an address, while phone calls do.
D) Phone calls cannot be used to share news, but letters can.

Answer: A) Letters require stamps, while phone calls do not.


MCQ 5: Traditional Communication

Before trains, how were letters sent to distant places?
A) By airplanes
B) By runners or horseback
C) By bicycles
D) Through telephones

Answer: B) By runners or horseback


MCQ 6: Post Office Visit

What is NOT a typical activity in a post office?
A) Sending letters
B) Making phone calls
C) Collecting stamps
D) Buying postcards

Answer: B) Making phone calls


MCQ 7: Creative Activity

What material is suggested for making a class letterbox?
A) Cardboard
B) An empty shoe box
C) A metal container
D) A plastic bin

Answer: B) An empty shoe box


MCQ 8: Sorting Letters

How are letters sorted when they reach their destination city?
A) By the size of the letter
B) By the recipient's name
C) By the area mentioned in the address
D) By the sender's name

Answer: C) By the area mentioned in the address


MCQ 9: Designing a Telephone

What is used to make a toy telephone in the activity?
A) Two paper cups and a piece of string
B) Two empty cans and a rubber band
C) A plastic container and thread
D) Two ice-cream sticks and a straw

Answer: A) Two paper cups and a piece of string


MCQ 10: Collecting Letters

What is the purpose of the slit made in the shoe box for the letterbox?
A) To decorate the box
B) To make it easy to carry
C) To allow letters to be dropped in
D) To attach the box to a wall

Answer: C) To allow letters to be dropped in


MCQ 11: Stamps on Letters

What is a notable difference between various stamps on letters?
A) The size of the stamp
B) The design and images on the stamp
C) The location of the stamp on the envelope
D) The cost of the stamp

Answer: B) The design and images on the stamp


MCQ 12: Communication Preferences

Why might someone prefer writing a letter over making a phone call?
A) Letters are faster than phone calls.
B) Letters can be kept as memories.
C) Letters are more expensive than phone calls.
D) Letters do not require any address.

Answer: B) Letters can be kept as memories.


MCQ 13: Means of Communication

What is an alternative way of sending messages if there is no post office?
A) Sending an email
B) Using a fax machine
C) Both A and B
D) None of the above

Answer: C) Both A and B


MCQ 14: Gender Roles

What topic does the text suggest discussing in class related to communication?
A) The cost of using a telephone
B) Gender roles in family and society
C) The history of postage stamps
D) Differences in communication devices

Answer: B) Gender roles in family and society


MCQ 15: Postcard Exercise

What key information is required when writing on a postcard?
A) The recipient's phone number
B) The recipient's name and full address
C) The sender's date of birth
D) The location of the post office

Answer: B) The recipient's name and full address


MCQ 16: Learning from Elders

Why does the text encourage children to talk to elders about old communication methods?
A) To learn how to write letters
B) To understand how letters were delivered in the past
C) To compare costs of communication methods
D) To collect old stamps

Answer: B) To understand how letters were delivered in the past


MCQ 17: Communication Evolution

Which of the following communication methods is NOT mentioned in the text?
A) Email
B) Fax
C) Video calls
D) Mobile phones

Answer: C) Video calls

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Chapter 18

  1. Why are houses in Assam built on bamboo pillars?
    a) To protect against cold
    b) To prevent flooding during heavy rains
    c) To keep animals away
    d) To make them aesthetically pleasing
    Answer: b) To prevent flooding during heavy rains

  2. What material is commonly used for the walls of houses in Rajasthan?
    a) Bamboo
    b) Wood
    c) Mud
    d) Bricks
    Answer: c) Mud

  3. How do people enter houses in Assam?
    a) Through a staircase
    b) Using a ladder
    c) By climbing directly
    d) Through a rope
    Answer: b) Using a ladder

  4. What is the main feature of roofs in houses from hilly areas like Manali?
    a) They are flat
    b) They are sloped to allow snow to slide off
    c) They are made of glass
    d) They are brightly colored
    Answer: b) They are sloped to allow snow to slide off

  5. What is a unique feature of multi-storeyed buildings in cities like Delhi?
    a) Made of bamboo
    b) Have elevators for accessibility
    c) Built underground
    d) Surrounded by large gardens
    Answer: b) Have elevators for accessibility

  6. What is the primary reason for thick mud walls in Rajasthan houses?
    a) To keep the house cool during hot weather
    b) To protect against heavy rainfall
    c) To prevent wild animals from entering
    d) To make the house more durable
    Answer: a) To keep the house cool during hot weather

  7. What type of house is seen in Dal Lake in Srinagar?
    a) Igloo
    b) Houseboat
    c) Tent
    d) Hut
    Answer: b) Houseboat

  8. What do children learn about while discussing houses from different regions?
    a) Cultural similarities
    b) Climatic adaptations of houses
    c) Modern building technologies
    d) Artistic decorations
    Answer: b) Climatic adaptations of houses

  9. Why are ladders removed from houses in Assam at night?
    a) To save space
    b) To prevent animals or strangers from entering
    c) To keep the ladder safe
    d) To prevent children from climbing
    Answer: b) To prevent animals or strangers from entering

  10. What is kahwa?
    a) A type of house
    b) A traditional drink with almonds and cardamom
    c) A folk dance
    d) A type of wood used in construction
    Answer: b) A traditional drink with almonds and cardamom

  1. What type of decorations were made by children for the school camp?
    a) Streamers from plastic sheets
    b) Posters with almond shells and rangolis using dry leaves
    c) Balloons and LED lights
    d) Flower garlands and ribbons
    Answer: b) Posters with almond shells and rangolis using dry leaves

  2. What type of house is found in extremely cold regions?
    a) Hut
    b) Igloo
    c) Tent
    d) Houseboat
    Answer: b) Igloo

  3. Why do people in cities like Delhi live in multi-storeyed buildings?
    a) To enjoy better views
    b) Due to limited space and a large population
    c) For safety from natural disasters
    d) To save construction costs
    Answer: b) Due to limited space and a large population

  4. What did the children do during the cultural program at the camp?
    a) Played sports
    b) Performed folk dances and songs in their languages
    c) Built model houses
    d) Painted murals
    Answer: b) Performed folk dances and songs in their languages

  5. What material is NOT mentioned as being used to make houses in the content?
    a) Glass
    b) Thorny bushes
    c) Limestone
    d) Marble
    Answer: d) Marble

  6. What did the children enjoy during their visit to Dal Lake?
    a) Flying kites
    b) Riding in a shikara and seeing a houseboat
    c) Swimming in the lake
    d) Watching a play
    Answer: b) Riding in a shikara and seeing a houseboat

  7. How do roofs in hilly areas protect houses?
    a) By keeping them warm
    b) By preventing rainwater from entering
    c) By allowing snow and rain to slide off
    d) By giving a modern appearance
    Answer: c) By allowing snow and rain to slide off

  8. What activity was suggested for children to understand house construction better?
    a) Visiting a construction site
    b) Collecting locally available materials to make a model house
    c) Drawing maps of their homes
    d) Making posters of houses from around the world
    Answer: b) Collecting locally available materials to make a model house

  9. What is the purpose of making bricks using matchboxes as suggested in the activity?
    a) To construct a small house model
    b) To understand brick shapes and sizes
    c) To use bricks as decorations
    d) To compare bricks from different regions
    Answer: a) To construct a small house model

  10. What challenges do people in big cities like Delhi face regarding shelter?
    a) Lack of construction materials
    b) Lack of space and homelessness
    c) Expensive housing made of glass
    d) Limited access to multi-storeyed buildings
    Answer: b) Lack of space and homelessness

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Chapter 19

MCQ 1:

What did Peter do when the bird was hurt?
A. He ignored it.
B. He lovingly patted the bird and gave it water.
C. He called for help.
D. He took the bird to a vet.

Answer: B. He lovingly patted the bird and gave it water.


MCQ 2:

Why did the children turn off the fan the next day?
A. To save electricity.
B. To prevent another bird from getting hurt.
C. Because the fan was noisy.
D. To scare the bird away.

Answer: B. To prevent another bird from getting hurt.


MCQ 3:

What did Shankar find Malini doing with the missing kitten?
A. Feeding it.
B. Patting it.
C. Ignoring it.
D. Taking it away.

Answer: B. Patting it.


MCQ 4:

What hit Meenu's cow, Bholi?
A. A car.
B. A scooter.
C. A bicycle.
D. A bullock cart.

Answer: B. A scooter.


MCQ 5:

What should be done to create a bird bath?
A. Use a clay pot, fill it with water, and hang it outside.
B. Place a large bowl on the ground.
C. Install a fountain.
D. Fill a tub with water in the house.

Answer: A. Use a clay pot, fill it with water, and hang it outside.


MCQ 6:

What lesson does the Queen’s garden story teach?
A. Birds are harmful to gardens.
B. Insects are beneficial to plants.
C. A balance in nature is necessary for better outcomes.
D. Trees should be cut to reduce insects.

Answer: C. A balance in nature is necessary for better outcomes.



MCQ 7:

What did the children do to help the hurt bird?
A. They took it to the hospital.
B. They fed it grains.
C. They gave it water and let it recover.
D. They tried to catch it.

Answer: C. They gave it water and let it recover.


MCQ 8:

What did Navjyot ask the children to do when the bird started flapping its wings?
A. Clap their hands.
B. Move back to give it space.
C. Try to catch it.
D. Cover the bird with a cloth.

Answer: B. Move back to give it space.


MCQ 9:

What do animals and humans both require to live?
A. Only food and water.
B. Food, water, and shelter.
C. Food and toys.
D. Shelter and exercise.

Answer: B. Food, water, and shelter.


MCQ 10:

Why do we keep animals as pets?
A. To tease and play with them.
B. Because they help us in various ways.
C. To keep them away from their natural habitat.
D. To display them as status symbols.

Answer: B. Because they help us in various ways.


MCQ 11:

Which of the following is an example of a pet animal that helps humans?
A. Spider – Spins webs for decoration.
B. Dog – Protects the house.
C. Rat – Cleans up crumbs.
D. Lizard – Eats fruit.

Answer: B. Dog – Protects the house.


MCQ 12:

Why do we not go near some animals?
A. They look strange.
B. They may harm or bite us.
C. They are dirty.
D. They do not live in our houses.

Answer: B. They may harm or bite us.


MCQ 13:

What happened to the mangoes in the Queen's garden when birds were not allowed?
A. The number of mangoes doubled.
B. Insects ate the mangoes.
C. The mangoes were tastier.
D. The trees stopped bearing fruit.

Answer: B. Insects ate the mangoes.


MCQ 14:

What should be avoided when touching animals?
A. Patting them lovingly.
B. Teasing them.
C. Feeding them.
D. Taking care of them.

Answer: B. Teasing them.


MCQ 15:

What should you do if an animal is hurt?
A. Leave it alone to recover.
B. Scare it so it runs away.
C. Help it recover and provide care.
D. Take a photo of it.

Answer: C. Help it recover and provide care.

MCQ 16:

What did the children do when they saw a bird circling in their classroom the next day?
A. Threw stones at it.
B. Switched off the fan and started clapping.
C. Closed the windows to trap it.
D. Tried to catch it with a net.

Answer: B. Switched off the fan and started clapping.


MCQ 17:

What did Shankar see when he ran to the courtyard after hearing the cat’s cry?
A. The cat was eating food.
B. The cat was playing with its kittens.
C. The cat was cuddling its three kittens, and one was missing.
D. The cat was sleeping.

Answer: C. The cat was cuddling its three kittens, and one was missing.


MCQ 18:

What is the purpose of making a bird bath?
A. To catch birds.
B. To provide water to birds.
C. To keep birds away from the house.
D. To clean birds.

Answer: B. To provide water to birds.


MCQ 19:

What do we learn from the story of Shankar and the kittens?
A. Animals need food and water.
B. Animals also feel emotions like humans.
C. Animals can live without their young ones.
D. Kittens don’t need attention.

Answer: B. Animals also feel emotions like humans.


MCQ 20:

What happens when the natural balance in the environment is disturbed?
A. Animals become extinct.
B. The ecosystem works better.
C. Problems like insect infestations occur.
D. Animals adapt immediately.

Answer: C. Problems like insect infestations occur.


MCQ 21:

Why should children observe birds in the bird bath?
A. To study their behavior and understand them better.
B. To scare the birds away.
C. To train birds to become pets.
D. To collect feathers for decoration.

Answer: A. To study their behavior and understand them better.


MCQ 22:

Which animal is kept because it provides milk?
A. Dog
B. Ox
C. Cow
D. Cat

Answer: C. Cow


MCQ 23:

What do children learn by keeping and caring for pets?
A. How to control animals.
B. How to understand the interdependence of living beings.
C. How to train animals for work.
D. How to earn money by selling pets.

Answer: B. How to understand the interdependence of living beings.


MCQ 24:

What should you do if you see an animal that is hot or cold?
A. Ignore it as it can adjust.
B. Provide shade or warmth as needed.
C. Feed it extra food.
D. Move it to another place.

Answer: B. Provide shade or warmth as needed.


MCQ 25:

What will happen if birds are not allowed in a garden?
A. The garden will thrive without birds.
B. Insects will eat the fruits and crops.
C. Fruits will grow larger.
D. The plants will stop growing.

Answer: B. Insects will eat the fruits and crops.

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Chapter 20

MCQs: Water Scarcity and Conservation

  1. What causes the water scarcity in Madho’s village?
    a) Pollution in nearby rivers
    b) Lack of rainfall
    c) Overuse of water in agriculture
    d) Broken water pipelines
    Answer: b) Lack of rainfall

  2. How is a tanka built in villages like Madho’s?
    a) By installing a pump to draw underground water
    b) By digging a pit in the courtyard and making it pucca
    c) By connecting to a nearby river
    d) By using metal tanks installed on rooftops
    Answer: b) By digging a pit in the courtyard and making it pucca

  3. Why is the rainwater collected in the tanka used mostly for drinking?
    a) It is easy to transport
    b) It is the cleanest water available
    c) It can be used only during the rainy season
    d) It is a traditional practice
    Answer: b) It is the cleanest water available

  4. What is the method suggested for saving water in the text?
    a) Avoid using water for cleaning
    b) Adopt methods to save and reuse water
    c) Use chemical purifiers in ponds
    d) Restrict water usage to one hour daily
    Answer: b) Adopt methods to save and reuse water

  5. What does Sonal do to ensure she gets water for her household?
    a) She uses a water pump
    b) She stores water drop by drop
    c) She fetches water from a tanka
    d) She buys bottled water
    Answer: b) She stores water drop by drop

  6. What activity helps understand how much water fills different containers?
    a) Counting drops needed to fill a spoon
    b) Measuring water in liters
    c) Observing the flow of rivers
    d) Cleaning tankas
    Answer: a) Counting drops needed to fill a spoon

  7. What is one way to reuse water as discussed in the content?
    a) Use water from washing vegetables for watering plants
    b) Dispose of used water immediately
    c) Use fresh water for every purpose
    d) Avoid collecting rainwater
    Answer: a) Use water from washing vegetables for watering plants

  8. What lesson can children learn from adopting water-saving measures?
    a) Water should be rationed for some communities
    b) Scarcity of water affects only villages
    c) Water conservation benefits everyone
    d) There is unlimited water available underground
    Answer: c) Water conservation benefits everyone

  9. What could happen if a tap leaks drop by drop?
    a) It will prevent water scarcity
    b) It will significantly waste water
    c) It will clean the surrounding area
    d) It will store water for future use
    Answer: b) It will significantly waste water

  10. What is the primary reason for water scarcity mentioned in the text?
    a) Lack of awareness about conservation
    b) Wasteful use of water
    c) Industrial pollution
    d) Increased rainfall variability
    Answer: b) Wasteful use of water


MCQs: Water Scarcity and Solutions

  1. Who fetches water in Madho’s house?
    a) His father and brother
    b) His mother and sister
    c) Madho and his friends
    d) Village workers
    Answer: b) His mother and sister

  2. What is the purpose of the sieve attached to the pipe leading to the tanka?
    a) To increase water flow
    b) To filter out dirt and impurities
    c) To store water for longer periods
    d) To prevent water overflow
    Answer: b) To filter out dirt and impurities

  3. What is one reason villagers prefer rainwater for drinking?
    a) It is cooler than groundwater
    b) It is collected directly and stored safely
    c) It is rich in minerals
    d) It is the only available water source
    Answer: b) It is collected directly and stored safely

  4. How does Sonal deal with water scarcity in Bhavnagar?
    a) She uses water-saving devices
    b) She shares water with neighbors
    c) She fills her bucket drop by drop
    d) She digs her own tanka
    Answer: c) She fills her bucket drop by drop

  5. What does the text suggest as a cause of water wastage?
    a) Leaking taps left unrepaired
    b) Overuse of water for agriculture
    c) Lack of government policies
    d) Not using tankas for water storage
    Answer: a) Leaking taps left unrepaired

  6. Which of the following is an example of reusing water?
    a) Throwing away water after washing hands
    b) Using water from washing clothes for mopping floors
    c) Using new water for every activity
    d) Allowing rainwater to drain into the ground
    Answer: b) Using water from washing clothes for mopping floors

  7. What does the story of Madho and Sonal teach about water scarcity?
    a) Scarcity affects only rural areas
    b) Small steps can help conserve water
    c) Only rainwater is suitable for drinking
    d) Water scarcity is seasonal
    Answer: b) Small steps can help conserve water

  8. What happens when the train carrying water comes to Madho’s village?
    a) Everyone stores water for the whole year
    b) People are very happy and fetch water with camel carts
    c) The entire village gathers to celebrate
    d) Water is distributed equally to all households
    Answer: b) People are very happy and fetch water with camel carts

  9. Why do people adopt water-saving and reusing methods?
    a) To comply with government regulations
    b) Due to the scarcity of water
    c) To avoid using modern equipment
    d) To prepare for heavy rains
    Answer: b) Due to the scarcity of water

  10. How can leaking taps lead to water scarcity?
    a) They allow contaminants to enter the water supply
    b) They waste significant amounts of water over time
    c) They increase the pressure in pipelines
    d) They are difficult to repair in villages
    Answer: b) They waste significant amounts of water over time

  11. What role does a sloping roof play in building a tanka?
    a) It provides shade to the tank
    b) It directs rainwater into the tanka through a pipe
    c) It protects the tanka from sandstorms
    d) It ensures the tanka remains cool
    Answer: b) It directs rainwater into the tanka through a pipe

  12. What should children learn to ensure water is available for all?
    a) To fetch water from distant sources
    b) To adopt measures to save and reuse water
    c) To rely only on rainwater
    d) To build their own tankas
    Answer: b) To adopt measures to save and reuse water

  13. Which activity is most suitable for understanding water conservation?
    a) Building a large pond
    b) Measuring water drop by drop
    c) Discussing water scarcity in school assemblies
    d) Watching videos on water conservation
    Answer: b) Measuring water drop by drop

  14. What is one consequence of water scarcity shown in the text?
    a) People fight over water daily
    b) Families spend hours fetching water
    c) Water becomes unsuitable for drinking
    d) Villages abandon their homes
    Answer: b) Families spend hours fetching water

  15. How can water be reused efficiently in homes?
    a) By using disposable utensils
    b) By storing rainwater for cleaning purposes
    c) By using the same water for multiple activities
    d) By boiling water repeatedly before use
    Answer: c) By using the same water for multiple activities

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Chapter 21

MCQs: Families and Their Diversity

  1. In the game ‘Tell how many,’ what happens to the children who cannot form a group?
    a) They are given another chance
    b) They leave the game
    c) They join any group
    d) They form a new group
    Answer: b) They leave the game

  2. What is a common activity in Sitamma’s family?
    a) Everyone cooks their own food
    b) Children eat separately from the adults
    c) The entire family has dinner together
    d) Each family member has a different routine
    Answer: c) The entire family has dinner together

  3. Who takes care of Tara when her amma is at work?
    a) Her school teacher
    b) Her nana
    c) Her mausi
    d) A babysitter
    Answer: b) Her nana

  4. How does Tara’s family spend their vacations?
    a) They visit far-off places
    b) They stay home and watch TV
    c) They go camping in the nearby forest
    d) They visit their extended family
    Answer: a) They visit far-off places

  5. Why does Abbu enjoy watching television with Sara and Habib?
    a) He dislikes being alone
    b) He enjoys their discussions and company
    c) He prefers playing games instead of TV
    d) He wants to teach them family traditions
    Answer: b) He enjoys their discussions and company

  6. Why does Totaram write long letters to his mother?
    a) He wants to improve his writing skills
    b) He misses her and their home in the village
    c) His father asks him to write letters
    d) He wants to describe his life in Mumbai
    Answer: b) He misses her and their home in the village

  7. What do Krishna and Kaveri do when their father is away at work?
    a) Krishna takes care of Kaveri and eats meals with her
    b) Kaveri goes to stay with her friends
    c) Krishna studies while Kaveri plays outside
    d) They wait for their father to cook meals
    Answer: a) Krishna takes care of Kaveri and eats meals with her

  8. What happens during Kaveri’s vacations?
    a) She stays with her father in the city
    b) She visits her mother and spends time with her
    c) She stays with her grandparents in the village
    d) She travels with her friends
    Answer: b) She visits her mother and spends time with her

  9. What is one activity that brings joy to Sara and Habib’s family?
    a) Cooking special meals together
    b) Playing cards and watching TV together
    c) Shopping at the market
    d) Hosting community events
    Answer: b) Playing cards and watching TV together

  10. What is a family tree?
    a) A chart showing a family’s routine
    b) A diagram that depicts the relationships in a family
    c) A set of family rules written on paper
    d) A tree planted to honor family members
    Answer: b) A diagram that depicts the relationships in a family

MCQs: Family Structures and Roles

  1. Who teaches all the children in Sitamma’s family before dinner?
    a) Her elder chacha
    b) Her mother
    c) Her bua
    d) Her father
    Answer: b) Her mother

  2. What is unique about Tara’s family?
    a) She lives in a large joint family
    b) She was adopted by her unmarried mother
    c) She lives with her father and siblings
    d) She is cared for by her grandparents only
    Answer: b) She was adopted by her unmarried mother

  3. What does Totaram’s chacha do that everyone enjoys?
    a) He buys gifts for the family
    b) He cooks food liked by everyone
    c) He helps with homework
    d) He tells interesting stories
    Answer: b) He cooks food liked by everyone

  4. How does Krishna care for Kaveri in their father’s absence?
    a) He takes her to school and eats meals with her
    b) He teaches her to cook food
    c) He plays games with her all day
    d) He sends her to stay with their relatives
    Answer: a) He takes her to school and eats meals with her

  5. What is a common activity during vacations in Tara’s family?
    a) Staying at home and playing board games
    b) Traveling to far-off places
    c) Organizing family reunions
    d) Attending cultural events in their city
    Answer: b) Traveling to far-off places

  6. What do Krishna and Kaveri do when their father returns from work?
    a) Watch TV together
    b) Prepare and eat food together
    c) Go out to play with friends
    d) Study for school
    Answer: b) Prepare and eat food together

  7. How does Sitamma’s family stay connected despite being large?
    a) They celebrate festivals together
    b) They have dinner together daily
    c) They write letters to each other
    d) They hold weekly family meetings
    Answer: b) They have dinner together daily

  8. Why does Totaram go to his village once a year?
    a) To celebrate festivals with his family
    b) To meet his school friends
    c) To attend family functions
    d) To escape the busy life of the city
    Answer: a) To celebrate festivals with his family

  9. What kind of family does Sara and Habib belong to?
    a) A joint family with extended members
    b) A nuclear family with their retired father
    c) A single-parent family
    d) A blended family
    Answer: b) A nuclear family with their retired father

  10. How does the family in the story "Krishna and Kaveri" demonstrate responsibility?
    a) They always depend on their father for decisions
    b) Krishna helps Kaveri manage their home and studies
    c) They avoid interacting with their neighbors
    d) They rely on others to assist them in daily chores
    Answer: b) Krishna helps Kaveri manage their home and studies

  11. Which family member is responsible for taking care of Tara after school?
    a) Her amma
    b) Her nana
    c) Her mausi
    d) Her school teacher
    Answer: b) Her nana

  12. What does Sitamma’s family do to ensure everyone has time together?
    a) They take turns cooking meals
    b) They make an effort to have dinner together
    c) They go on family outings every weekend
    d) They have a daily storytelling session
    Answer: b) They make an effort to have dinner together

  13. What does Abbu enjoy doing in Sara and Habib’s family?
    a) Listening to music alone
    b) Watching TV and discussing with family
    c) Spending time gardening
    d) Cooking food for everyone
    Answer: b) Watching TV and discussing with family

  14. What is one example of family diversity shown in the stories?
    a) Families living in large ancestral homes
    b) Families with adopted children
    c) Families only consisting of siblings
    d) Families working on farms together
    Answer: b) Families with adopted children

  15. What is a significant activity in Totaram’s family to maintain connection with the village?
    a) Writing letters and sending money to family in the village
    b) Visiting the village monthly
    c) Talking on the phone daily
    d) Hosting village members in the city
    Answer: a) Writing letters and sending money to family in the village



Chapter 22


1. Which hand fits on the hand drawn in the picture in the document?

a) Left hand
b) Right hand
c) Both hands
d) None of the above

Answer: b) Right hand


2. In the song mentioned, what action follows "Put your right hand in"?

a) Turn around
b) Put your left hand out
c) Put your right hand out
d) Clap your hands

Answer: c) Put your right hand out


3. What item is drawn behind Ruchira in the given activity?

a) A tree
b) An animal
c) A chair
d) A book

Answer: d) A book


4. What is the purpose of using symbols in a map as discussed in the document?

a) To make the map look artistic
b) To identify locations without reading
c) To confuse the reader
d) To avoid using colors

Answer: b) To identify locations without reading


5. How many houses are shown on the map in the document?

a) 2
b) 4
c) 5
d) 6

Answer: c) 5


6. On Ruchira's way to school, which of these is mentioned as a landmark?

a) A library
b) A well
c) A mall
d) A playground

Answer: b) A well


7. How many shops are depicted on the map?

a) 1
b) 2
c) 3
d) 4

Answer: b) 2


8. What is near the bus stop according to the map?

a) Hospital
b) Tree
c) School
d) Shop

Answer: d) Shop


9. Which of the following activities helps children understand 'left' and 'right'?

a) Drawing a map
b) Singing the action song
c) Identifying landmarks
d) Writing about symbols

Answer: b) Singing the action song


10. What kind of picture is created by replacing images with symbols on a map?

a) Artistic map
b) Realistic map
c) Symbolic map
d) Geographic map

Answer: c) Symbolic map


11. What should children do after tracing the outline of their hand?

a) Color it
b) Compare it with the drawn hand
c) Write their name on it
d) Make a symbol of it

Answer: b) Compare it with the drawn hand


12. What is the purpose of the activity where children identify items on their left and right?

a) To improve memory skills
b) To learn directions
c) To practice drawing
d) To memorize classroom items

Answer: b) To learn directions


13. What must Ruchira draw on her left in the given activity?

a) A book
b) An animal
c) A chair
d) A tree

Answer: c) A chair


14. What are children asked to do with the route from Ruchira’s house to school?

a) Memorize it
b) Trace it with a colored pencil
c) Write down the landmarks
d) Discuss it with a partner

Answer: b) Trace it with a colored pencil


15. Which places does the document ask children to identify on Ruchira’s right and left during her way to school?

a) Shops and houses
b) Trees and handpumps
c) Landmarks and symbols
d) Bus stops and hospitals

Answer: b) Trees and handpumps


16. Why are symbols introduced to children in maps?

a) To make the maps easier to draw
b) To ensure consistency across maps
c) To simplify reading and understanding
d) To allow creative expression

Answer: c) To simplify reading and understanding


17. How many trees are shown on the map in the document?

a) 4
b) 5
c) 6
d) 7

Answer: d) 7


18. What question is posed about the proximity of the school to landmarks?

a) Is the school closer to the well or the bus stop?
b) Is the school closer to the post office or the hospital?
c) Is the school closer to the shop or the tree?
d) Is the school closer to the house or the gate?

Answer: b) Is the school closer to the post office or the hospital?


19. How do children learn directions such as front, back, left, and right according to the document?

a) Through drawing and coloring
b) By observing maps
c) From their own experiences
d) By answering quizzes

Answer: c) From their own experiences


20. What is the primary learning objective of singing the action song?

a) Understanding the concepts of left and right
b) Memorizing lyrics
c) Developing rhythm and movement
d) Improving classroom participation

Answer: a) Understanding the concepts of left and right


Chapter 23


Question 1:

What was special about Sajida's dupatta?
A. It was made of silk.
B. It had beautiful embroidery and small mirrors stuck on it.
C. It was a plain piece of cloth.
D. It was very old.
Answer: B. It had beautiful embroidery and small mirrors stuck on it.


Question 2:

What activity was suggested to understand weaving?
A. Sewing a dupatta
B. Weaving two papers of different colors
C. Painting on cloth
D. Cutting designs into fabric
Answer: B. Weaving two papers of different colors


Question 3:

Which of the following is a suggested method for making designs on cloth?
A. Stitching beads onto the cloth
B. Applying color on cut vegetables and printing them
C. Painting with a brush
D. Using stencils
Answer: B. Applying color on cut vegetables and printing them


Question 4:

What can children learn by weaving paper and printing on cloth?
A. New languages
B. Advanced stitching techniques
C. Traditional arts and creativity
D. History of cloth manufacturing
Answer: C. Traditional arts and creativity



Question 5:

What did Sajida do with her dupatta after dinner?
A. She gave it to her sister.
B. She wore it in different ways.
C. She hung it on the wall.
D. She folded it and kept it away.
Answer: B. She wore it in different ways.


Question 6:

What is observed when a thick cloth or sack is viewed closely?
A. It has a smooth surface.
B. There are threads running along its length and breadth.
C. It is shiny and reflective.
D. It has no visible patterns.
Answer: B. There are threads running along its length and breadth.


Question 7:

What should be done to ensure the edges of the woven paper mat don’t open up?
A. Add glue to the strips.
B. Paste tapes or a paper border at the edges.
C. Use heavy-weight paper.
D. Sew the edges together.
Answer: B. Paste tapes or a paper border at the edges.


Question 8:

What is a suggested alternative to making designs if cloth is unavailable?
A. Paint directly on walls.
B. Make prints on a piece of paper.
C. Use plastic sheets for painting.
D. Draw designs using chalk.
Answer: B. Make prints on a piece of paper.


Question 9:

What lesson is referenced in the context of printing designs of flowers and leaves on cloth?
A. The Beautiful Cloth
B. The Plant Fairy
C. Sajida's Dupatta
D. Arts and Crafts
Answer: B. The Plant Fairy


Question 10:

What materials are required for weaving paper as described in the content?
A. Scissors and glue only
B. Two papers of different colors
C. A ruler and a sewing machine
D. A brush and vegetable colors
Answer: B. Two papers of different colors



Question 11:

What should be done before cutting the two papers for weaving?
A. Draw vertical lines on one paper and horizontal lines on the other.
B. Paint both papers with designs.
C. Fold the papers in half.
D. Roll the papers into strips.
Answer: A. Draw vertical lines on one paper and horizontal lines on the other.


Question 12:

Which of the following activities connects children to traditional arts?
A. Watching a movie on weaving
B. Weaving paper and printing on cloth
C. Reading a story about embroidery
D. Visiting a cloth factory
Answer: B. Weaving paper and printing on cloth


Question 13:

What tools are suggested for making vegetable prints on cloth or paper?
A. Brushes and rollers
B. Cut vegetables and colors
C. Stencils and markers
D. Scissors and glue
Answer: B. Cut vegetables and colors


Question 14:

What example of vegetables is given for printing designs?
A. Tomato and carrot
B. Potato and onion
C. Cauliflower and ladyfinger
D. Spinach and lettuce
Answer: C. Cauliflower and ladyfinger


Question 15:

What is the primary purpose of suggesting activities like weaving and printing for children?
A. To improve their handwriting
B. To help them memorize history
C. To encourage creativity and connect to traditional arts
D. To learn about modern manufacturing techniques
Answer: C. To encourage creativity and connect to traditional arts


Question 16:

Why should strips not be completely separated when cutting paper for weaving?
A. To save paper
B. To maintain the structure for weaving
C. To make it easier to glue
D. To avoid wasting time
Answer: B. To maintain the structure for weaving


Question 17:

What should be done after weaving the strips to form a mat?
A. Draw designs on the mat.
B. Paste tapes or a border at the edges.
C. Cut off excess strips.
D. Sew the strips together.
Answer: B. Paste tapes or a border at the edges.


Question 18:

What question is posed to children about their clothing?
A. How long does it take to make clothes?
B. What are the differences in texture, color, and design?
C. Where do clothes come from?
D. How are clothes cleaned?
Answer: B. What are the differences in texture, color, and design?


Chapter 24



Q1. What is the purpose of creating a "web" as discussed in the chapter?
A. To identify the materials needed to build a house
B. To appreciate the interdependence of things in the environment
C. To learn about the water cycle
D. To compare different types of houses

Answer: B


Q2. Which of the following is mentioned as a source of water for making bricks?
A. Oceans
B. Rain
C. Snow
D. Taps

Answer: B


Q3. Which material mentioned is directly obtained from trees?
A. Clay
B. Bricks
C. Wood
D. Soil

Answer: C


Q4. According to the chapter, what do bricks require to be made?
A. Water and clay
B. Grass and water
C. Air and soil
D. Trees and sunlight

Answer: A


Q5. What question is posed to help children understand the connection between their house and the environment?
A. "Where do animals live?"
B. "What is a house made of?"
C. "Why do we need trees?"
D. "How is rain formed?"

Answer: B


Q6. Why are children asked to draw a web connecting various items?
A. To understand the properties of different materials
B. To learn the steps in building a house
C. To visualize how everything is interconnected
D. To categorize items based on their use

Answer: C


Q7. Which of the following is an example of interdependence mentioned in the chapter?
A. Air provides oxygen for humans and animals
B. Rivers flow into the ocean
C. Wood is used to make clay bricks
D. Trees provide wood for houses

Answer: D


Q8. What is clay primarily derived from?
A. Rocks
B. Soil
C. Water
D. Trees

Answer: B


Q9. How can children share their understanding of interdependence?
A. By building a model house
B. By discussing their web with friends
C. By planting a tree
D. By drawing pictures of animals

Answer: B


Q10. Which of the following items is NOT directly linked to making a house, as per the chapter?
A. Wood
B. Moon
C. Bricks
D. Water

Answer: B


Q11. What is the key takeaway from creating a "big web"?
A. Everything in nature is interconnected
B. Houses require multiple construction materials
C. Rivers are the main source of water
D. Soil is the most important natural resource

Answer: A


Q12. What kind of discussions are encouraged among children after making the web?
A. Differences in the types of houses
B. Similarities in their webs and interdependence
C. The process of clay extraction
D. The best ways to save water

Answer: B


Q13. What question helps children think about the resources they use in daily life?
A. "Why do we need water?"
B. "How are we linked to the things shown in the picture?"
C. "What do animals eat?"
D. "How do plants grow?"

Answer: B


Q14. Why is water an essential resource for making bricks?
A. It makes them strong
B. It binds clay and soil together
C. It is used to bake the bricks
D. It prevents cracks in bricks

Answer: B


Q15. What is the purpose of linking pictures or words in the activity?
A. To create a visually appealing web
B. To identify missing resources
C. To understand how various elements in the environment are related
D. To compare natural and man-made items

Answer: C


Q16. Which item in the web connects with the house through clay?
A. Soil
B. Trees
C. Animals
D. Air

Answer: A


Q17. What activity is suggested for children after creating their webs?
A. Listing the names of additional resources
B. Creating a model of a house
C. Comparing their webs with friends' webs
D. Writing an essay about nature

Answer: C


Q18. Which resource connects to wood in the web of life?
A. Sunlight
B. Trees
C. Animals
D. Air

Answer: B


Q19. The chapter emphasizes the interdependence of:
A. Humans and technology
B. Natural and man-made resources
C. Humans and animals only
D. Water and air only

Answer: B


Q20. The exercise of creating a web helps children:
A. Memorize facts about resources
B. Understand the water cycle
C. Appreciate the connections between living and non-living things
D. Compare different houses

Answer: C

Class 2 NCERT Hindi (123)

 

भाग 1: पाठ का सारांश

  1. नीमा स्कूल से किस समय घर लौटती है?
    (A) सुबह 10 बजे
    (B) दोपहर 2 बजे
    (C) शाम 5 बजे
    (D) रात 8 बजे

    सही उत्तर: (B)

  2. नीमा की दादी घर पर क्यों रहती हैं?
    (A) उन्हें चलने में कठिनाई होती है
    (B) उन्हें बाहर जाने का समय नहीं मिलता
    (C) वे घर का काम करती हैं
    (D) वे नीमा का इंतजार करती हैं

    सही उत्तर: (A)


भाग 2: वर्ण और मात्रा

  1. इन अक्षरों को मिलाकर कौन-सा सही शब्द बनेगा: ‘ल’, ‘म’, ‘प’, ‘ा’?
    (A) पाला
    (B) माला
    (C) पाला
    (D) लामा

    सही उत्तर: (B)

  2. नीचे दिए गए शब्दों में अनुस्वार का उपयोग कर सही शब्द पहचानें: ‘पतग’
    (A) पतंग
    (B) पतगा
    (C) पताग
    (D) पंता

    सही उत्तर: (A)


भाग 3: कहानी से संबंधित प्रश्न

  1. कहानी में दादी नीमा से क्या कहती हैं?
    (A) जल्दी आओ
    (B) थोड़ी देर बैठ जाओ
    (C) खेलना मत जाओ
    (D) बाजार जाओ

    सही उत्तर: (B)

  2. नीमा किस समय खेलने जाती है?
    (A) सुबह 9 बजे
    (B) दोपहर 2 बजे
    (C) शाम 5 बजे
    (D) रात 8 बजे

    सही उत्तर: (C)


भाग 4: शब्द ज्ञान

  1. ‘न’ से शुरू होने वाले शब्द चुनें:
    (A) नल, नदी, नाम
    (B) दौड़, दर्द, दिया
    (C) पतंग, मैदान, खेल
    (D) किताब, घास, मकान

    सही उत्तर: (A)

  2. ‘द’ से शुरू होने वाले कौन-से शब्द सही हैं?
    (A) दर्द, दरवाजा, दिन
    (B) नदी, नाम, नाटक
    (C) खेल, पतंग, मैदान
    (D) किताब, घास, मकान

    सही उत्तर: (A)

भाग 5: कहानी पर आधारित प्रश्न

  1. दादी के घुटनों में क्या समस्या थी?
    (A) दादी के घुटने टूट गए थे
    (B) घुटनों में दर्द रहता था
    (C) घुटनों में चोट थी
    (D) घुटनों में कोई समस्या नहीं थी

    सही उत्तर: (B)

  2. नीमा ने खेल के मैदान में दादी के लिए क्या किया?
    (A) दादी को चप्पलें लाकर दीं
    (B) दादी को घर भेज दिया
    (C) दादी को दौड़ने के लिए कहा
    (D) दादी से खेल का सामान मंगवाया

    सही उत्तर: (A)


भाग 6: वर्ण और शब्द निर्माण

  1. इन वर्णों को जोड़कर कौन-सा शब्द बन सकता है: ‘त’, ‘र’, ‘ा’, ‘क’?
    (A) ताक
    (B) तारक
    (C) तर्क
    (D) तरक

    सही उत्तर: (B)

  2. नीचे दिए गए शब्दों में से अनुस्वार लगाकर सही शब्द का चयन करें: ‘मसदर’
    (A) मसंदर
    (B) मसदंर
    (C) मंदर
    (D) मसंदर

    सही उत्तर: (D)


भाग 7: भाषा और व्याकरण

  1. ‘शब्दों का खेल’ में ‘ल’, ‘ज’, ‘आ’, ‘ब’ को सही क्रम में रखने से कौन-सा शब्द बनता है?
    (A) लाजबाब
    (B) जवाब
    (C) बलाज
    (D) जलाब

    सही उत्तर: (A)

  2. ‘खेल’ और ‘खेलना’ शब्दों में क्या अंतर है?
    (A) ‘खेल’ संज्ञा है, ‘खेलना’ क्रिया है
    (B) ‘खेल’ क्रिया है, ‘खेलना’ संज्ञा है
    (C) दोनों समानार्थी शब्द हैं
    (D) इनमें कोई अंतर नहीं है

    सही उत्तर: (A)


भाग 8: पाठ की कल्पना

  1. अगर आप नीमा की जगह होते, तो दादी के साथ क्या करते?
    (A) खेल के लिए मना कर देते
    (B) दादी के साथ समय बिताते
    (C) सिर्फ दोस्तों के साथ खेलते
    (D) दादी से कोई बात नहीं करते

    सही उत्तर: (B)

  2. नीमा के अनुसार समय कैसे बीतता है?
    (A) समय धीरे-धीरे बीतता है
    (B) समय रुक जाता है
    (C) खेलते समय समय जल्दी बीतता है
    (D) समय का पता नहीं चलता

    सही उत्तर: (C)


भाग 9: चित्र और वर्णन पर आधारित प्रश्न

  1. चित्र में कौन रो रहा है?
    (A) एक बच्चा
    (B) एक बूढ़ी महिला
    (C) एक आदमी
    (D) कोई भी नहीं

    सही उत्तर: (A)

  2. चित्र में मौजूद जगह को क्या कहा जा सकता है?
    (A) स्कूल
    (B) खेल का मैदान
    (C) बाजार
    (D) पार्क

    सही उत्तर: (D)


भाग 10: सोचने और लिखने के लिए

  1. नीमा का दादी के साथ रिश्ता कैसा था?
    (A) प्यार और सम्मान से भरा
    (B) सिर्फ औपचारिक
    (C) दूरी भरा
    (D) नाराजगी से भरा

    सही उत्तर: (A)

  2. नीमा दादी से स्कूल की कौन-सी बातें साझा करती थी?
    (A) दोस्त और पढ़ाई
    (B) घर का काम
    (C) बाजार की खबरें
    (D) कुछ नहीं

    सही उत्तर: (A)






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1. 'घर' को माँ की गोदी जैसा क्यों कहा गया है?
A. क्योंकि यह आराम और ममता देता है।
B. क्योंकि यह बहुत बड़ा है।
C. क्योंकि यह खेल-कूद के लिए जगह है।
D. क्योंकि यह हमेशा साफ-सुथरा रहता है।

Answer: A


2. कविता के अनुसार, घर वापस आने पर कैसा लगता है?
A. सुस्त और थका हुआ।
B. नया और ताज़गीभरा।
C. बोरिंग और उदास।
D. व्यस्त और थका देने वाला।

Answer: B


3. पापा ने अपने घर में सबसे अच्छा क्या महसूस किया?
A. खेल-कूद की जगह।
B. प्यार और ममता।
C. नई चीज़ों की खोज।
D. अकेलापन।

Answer: B


4. "घूम-घाम लें, खेलें-खाल लें" से लेखक क्या कहना चाहते हैं?
A. घर से बाहर घूमने की बात।
B. घर के बाहर ज्यादा समय बिताने की इच्छा।
C. घर के बाहर का आकर्षण।
D. घर की याद हमेशा साथ रहती है।

Answer: D


5. कविता के अनुसार, घर लौटने पर क्या महसूस होता है?
A. घर का वातावरण ठंडा और सख्त लगता है।
B. सभी चिंताएँ दूर हो जाती हैं।
C. नए सपनों की शुरुआत होती है।
D. सभी चीजें अस्त-व्यस्त लगती हैं।

Answer: B


6. "सुंदर-सुंदर न्यारा घर" पंक्ति में 'न्यारा' का अर्थ क्या है?
A. सुंदर और सजीव।
B. सबसे अलग और प्यारा।
C. साधारण और शांत।
D. बड़ा और आलीशान।

Answer: B


7. कविता के अनुसार, घर की कौन सी विशेषता इसे माँ की गोदी जैसा बनाती है?
A. प्यार और ममता।
B. सुंदरता और सजावट।
C. नई ताज़गी।
D. पारिवारिक माहौल।

Answer: A


8. 'प्यारा-प्यारा घर' में कौन सी भावनाएँ प्रमुख रूप से व्यक्त की गई हैं?
A. आज़ादी और आराम।
B. सुरक्षा और ममता।
C. व्यस्तता और उत्साह।
D. स्वतंत्रता और अनिश्चितता।

Answer: B


9. परिवार के साथ समय बिताने का महत्व कविता में कैसे व्यक्त किया गया है?
A. घर को सुरक्षित स्थान बताया गया है।
B. आरामदायक जीवन की कल्पना की गई है।
C. परिवार के साथ की अहमियत पर ज़ोर दिया गया है।
D. घर में खेलने की गतिविधियों का वर्णन किया गया है।

Answer: C


10. कविता में किस प्रकार के घर का उल्लेख किया गया है?
A. बहुत बड़ा और आलीशान।
B. आराम और ममता से भरा।
C. साधारण लेकिन असुविधाजनक।
D. खेल-कूद के लिए उपयुक्त।

Answer: B


11. कविता के अनुसार, घर क्या नई ताज़गी देता है?
A. खुला वातावरण।
B. परिवार का प्यार।
C. नए सपने।
D. सुंदरता और सादगी।

Answer: B


12. "माँ की गोदी" का अर्थ किस संदर्भ में लिया गया है?
A. आराम और प्यार।
B. सफाई और व्यवस्था।
C. स्वतंत्रता और जोश।
D. शांति और सादगी।

Answer: A


13. कविता में घर को कौन सा विशेषण दिया गया है?
A. बड़ा और आलीशान।
B. प्यारा और न्यारा।
C. साधारण और सरल।
D. शांत और उदास।

Answer: B


14. "खेलें-खाल लें" पंक्ति में कवि किस बात पर जोर देते हैं?
A. घर में मौज-मस्ती करने की।
B. पढ़ाई पर ध्यान देने की।
C. घर से बाहर घूमने की।
D. परिवार के साथ समय बिताने की।

Answer: A


15. कविता में किसके प्रति प्यार और सम्मान व्यक्त किया गया है?
A. स्कूल।
B. दोस्तों।
C. घर और परिवार।
D. प्रकृति।

Answer: C


16. घर लौटने पर व्यक्ति कैसा महसूस करता है?
A. थकान और बेचैनी।
B. सुकून और ताजगी।
C. असहज और अकेलापन।
D. व्यस्तता और चिड़चिड़ापन।

Answer: B


17. कविता में "नहीं भूलता लेसन घर" का क्या अर्थ है?
A. घर के काम कभी नहीं भूलते।
B. घर में सीखने का अनुभव अनमोल होता है।
C. घर हमेशा याद दिलाता है कि क्या करना है।
D. घर में भूलने की संभावना नहीं रहती।

Answer: B


18. कविता में घर किसे प्रेरित करता है?
A. दोस्तों को।
B. जीवन में नई ऊर्जा लाने के लिए।
C. ज्यादा मेहनत करने के लिए।
D. घर के बाहर ज्यादा समय बिताने के लिए।

Answer: B


19. "माँ की गोदी-सा घर" किस तरह की भावना उत्पन्न करता है?
A. सुरक्षा और आराम।
B. स्वतंत्रता और जोश।
C. चुनौती और संघर्ष।
D. अनिश्चितता और डर।

Answer: A


20. कविता में घर का कौन सा पहलू नहीं बताया गया है?
A. माँ की ममता।
B. परिवार के साथ समय।
C. पढ़ाई का महत्व।
D. घर का सुंदर वातावरण।

Answer: C


21. कविता में घर को किससे तुलना की गई है?
A. किसी स्कूल से।
B. माँ की गोदी से।
C. प्रकृति से।
D. खेल के मैदान से।

Answer: B


22. कवि के अनुसार, घर लौटने पर कौन सा एहसास सबसे प्रमुख होता है?
A. थकावट।
B. आराम और नई ताजगी।
C. व्यस्तता।
D. बोरियत।

Answer: B


23. "सपना-सपना प्यारा घर" पंक्ति में 'सपना' का क्या अर्थ है?
A. आदर्श स्थान।
B. काल्पनिक घर।
C. बड़ा और सुंदर घर।
D. साधारण और सामान्य।

Answer: A


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प्रश्न 1: माला ने अपनी माँ से क्या उपहार प्राप्त किया?

(A) चाँदी की पायल
(B) सोने का हार
(C) एक छोटी गुड़िया
(D) किताब

उत्तर: (A) चाँदी की पायल


प्रश्न 2: माला की पायल पहनने के बाद कौन सी ध्वनि सुनाई देती थी?

(A) सस्स-धप
(B) सछ्-सछ्-छम
(C) धप्प-धप्प
(D) छन-छन

उत्तर: (B) सछ्-सछ्-छम


प्रश्न 3: माला से सभी क्यों डर जाते थे?

(A) वह जोर से चिल्लाती थी
(B) वह अजीब हरकतें करती थी
(C) पायल की आवाज़ से लोग उसकी उपस्थिति का पता लगा लेते थे
(D) वह डरावने कपड़े पहनती थी

उत्तर: (C) पायल की आवाज़ से लोग उसकी उपस्थिति का पता लगा लेते थे


प्रश्न 4: माला ने पायल क्यों उतार दी?

(A) पायल चुभ रही थी
(B) पायल से सब डर जाते थे
(C) पायल टूट गई थी
(D) पायल खो गई थी

उत्तर: (B) पायल से सब डर जाते थे


प्रश्न 5: माला सबसे पहले किसे डराती है?

(A) नानी
(B) छोटा भाई
(C) डास्या
(D) माँ

उत्तर: (C) डास्या


प्रश्न 6: माला की पायल का रंग क्या था?

(A) सुनहरा
(B) चाँदी
(C) लाल
(D) नीला

उत्तर: (B) चाँदी

प्रश्न 7: माला ने अपनी पायल किससे प्राप्त की?

(A) नानी
(B) माँ
(C) पिताजी
(D) दोस्त

उत्तर: (B) माँ


प्रश्न 8: माला की पायल को माँ ने किसमें लपेटकर दिया?

(A) लाल रेशमी कपड़े में
(B) नीले कागज में
(C) पीले रिबन में
(D) सफेद रुमाल में

उत्तर: (B) नीले कागज में


प्रश्न 9: माला की पायल की आवाज़ का प्रभाव क्या था?

(A) लोग खुश हो जाते थे
(B) लोग डर जाते थे
(C) लोग चौंक जाते थे
(D) लोग उसे रोक देते थे

उत्तर: (B) लोग डर जाते थे


प्रश्न 10: माला की पायल से डास्या का क्या प्रतिक्रिया होती थी?

(A) वह हंसने लगता था
(B) वह डर जाता था
(C) वह गुस्सा हो जाता था
(D) वह माला से खेलने लगता था

उत्तर: (B) वह डर जाता था


प्रश्न 11: माला ने पायल उतारने के बाद क्या किया?

(A) नई पायल मांगी
(B) सबको चुपचाप देखती रही
(C) डराना बंद कर दिया
(D) पायल फेंक दी

उत्तर: (C) डराना बंद कर दिया


प्रश्न 12: माँ ने माला को पायल क्यों दी?

(A) उसे खुश करने के लिए
(B) माला ने माँ से पायल मांगी थी
(C) माला का जन्मदिन था
(D) माला ने अच्छा व्यवहार किया था

उत्तर: (A) उसे खुश करने के लिए


प्रश्न 13: माला की पायल की आवाज़ कैसी थी?

(A) धीमी और मधुर
(B) तेज़ और डरावनी
(C) सछ्-सछ्-छम जैसी
(D) बेमेल और असंगत

उत्तर: (C) सछ्-सछ्-छम जैसी


प्रश्न 14: माला सबसे अंत में किसे डराने की कोशिश करती है?

(A) नानी
(B) छोटा भाई
(C) माँ
(D) डास्या

उत्तर: (B) छोटा भाई


प्रश्न 15: माला की पायल पहनने के बाद क्या हुआ?

(A) वह नाचने लगी
(B) घर में घूमने लगी
(C) पायल खो गई
(D) सबको दिखाने लगी

उत्तर: (B) घर में घूमने लगी

प्रश्न 16: माला पायल पहनकर पूरे घर में घूमने लगी, तो सभी को कैसे पता चलता था?

(A) माला चिल्लाती थी
(B) पायल की आवाज़ से
(C) माला के कपड़ों से
(D) माला दौड़ती थी

उत्तर: (B) पायल की आवाज़ से


प्रश्न 17: माला ने पायल क्यों उतार दी?

(A) पायल टूट गई थी
(B) माला सबको डराना बंद करना चाहती थी
(C) पायल माला को पसंद नहीं थी
(D) पायल पुरानी हो गई थी

उत्तर: (B) माला सबको डराना बंद करना चाहती थी


प्रश्न 18: माला के डराने पर नानी ने क्या किया?

(A) नानी ने माला को डांटा
(B) नानी पलट गईं
(C) नानी ने पायल छीन ली
(D) नानी डर गईं

उत्तर: (B) नानी पलट गईं


प्रश्न 19: माला ने अपने छोटे भाई को कैसे डराया?

(A) "धप्प!" कहकर
(B) "हुशशश!" कहकर
(C) "हएेए!" कहकर
(D) "भऊऊ!" कहकर

उत्तर: (A) "धप्प!" कहकर


प्रश्न 20: माला की माँ ने उसे पायल क्यों दी होगी?

(A) वह नाचने में अच्छी थी
(B) उसे खुश करना चाहती थीं
(C) माला ने अच्छा काम किया था
(D) पायल बहुत सस्ती थी

उत्तर: (B) उसे खुश करना चाहती थीं


प्रश्न 21: जब माला पायल पहनकर घूमती थी, तब क्या होता था?

(A) लोग उसका स्वागत करते थे
(B) लोग उसके डर से भाग जाते थे
(C) लोग उसे हँसाते थे
(D) लोग उसे अनदेखा करते थे

उत्तर: (B) लोग उसके डर से भाग जाते थे


प्रश्न 22: माला को नई पायल किस अवसर पर मिली थी?

(A) उसके जन्मदिन पर
(B) उसकी माँ ने दी थी
(C) उसकी नानी ने दी थी
(D) उसकी दोस्त ने दी थी

उत्तर: (B) उसकी माँ ने दी थी


प्रश्न 23: माला की पायल की आवाज़ से कौन-कौन डर जाते थे?

(A) नानी, छोटा भाई, डास्या
(B) नानी, माँ, डास्या
(C) माँ, नानी, छोटा भाई
(D) सिर्फ डास्या

उत्तर: (A) नानी, छोटा भाई, डास्या


प्रश्न 24: "सछ्-सछ्-छम" की ध्वनि क्या दर्शाती है?

(A) माला का आना
(B) पायल का खोना
(C) डास्या का भागना
(D) नानी का पलटना

उत्तर: (A) माला का आना


प्रश्न 25: माला की पायल किस सामग्री की बनी थी?

(A) सोने की
(B) चाँदी की
(C) कांसे की
(D) लोहे की

उत्तर: (B) चाँदी की


प्रश्न 26: माला की पायल पहनने से पहले किस चीज़ में लपेटी हुई थी?

(A) सफेद कपड़े में
(B) नीले कागज में
(C) लाल रुमाल में
(D) पीले रिबन में

उत्तर: (B) नीले कागज में

Class 1 NCERT Hindi

 

प्रश्न 1: मीना के परिवार में कुल कितने सदस्य हैं?

a) चार
b) पाँच
c) छह
d) सात

उत्तर: d) सात


प्रश्न 2: मीना के भाई का नाम क्या है?

a) पवन
b) प्रदीप
c) पद्माकर
d) परम

उत्तर: c) पद्माकर


प्रश्न 3: कहानी के अनुसार मीना किसे गिनती सिखा रही थी?

a) दादा जी
b) पद्माकर
c) चाचा जी
d) दादी

उत्तर: b) पद्माकर


प्रश्न 4: मीना और पद्माकर अक्सर कहाँ खेलते हैं?

a) गार्डन में
b) बरामदे में
c) छत पर
d) आँगन में

उत्तर: b) बरामदे में


प्रश्न 5: कहानी में पद्माकर की उम्र क्या बताई गई है?

a) दो साल
b) तीन साल
c) चार साल
d) पाँच साल

उत्तर: b) तीन साल


प्रश्न 6: कहानी में मीना के पिता और दादा जी क्या कर रहे थे?

a) गमलों में पानी दे रहे थे
b) फल काट रहे थे
c) गिनती सिखा रहे थे
d) खेल रहे थे

उत्तर: a) गमलों में पानी दे रहे थे


प्रश्न 7: कहानी के अनुसार परिवार में फल खाने के दौरान कैसा माहौल था?

a) उदास
b) खुशहाल
c) गंभीर
d) नाराजगी भरा

उत्तर: b) खुशहाल


प्रश्न 8: "चाचा जी हमको कितने प्यारे" पंक्ति का अर्थ क्या है?

a) चाचा जी बहुत नाराज हैं
b) चाचा जी मीना को प्यार करते हैं
c) चाचा जी मीना को गिनती सिखा रहे हैं
d) चाचा जी पद्माकर को गोद में उठा लेते हैं

उत्तर: d) चाचा जी पद्माकर को गोद में उठा लेते हैं


प्रश्न 9: निम्नलिखित में से कौन-सा शब्द 'द' से शुरू होता है?

a) नदी
b) गेंद
c) दरवाजा
d) मकान

उत्तर: c) दरवाजा


प्रश्न 10: कहानी में किस रिश्ते की चर्चा नहीं की गई है?

a) चाचा
b) मामा
c) दादी
d) दादा

उत्तर: b) मामा


प्रश्न 11: पद्माकर जब खेलता है तो वह कहाँ छिप जाता है?

a) गमलों के पीछे
b) बिस्तर के नीचे
c) पंखे के पीछे
d) परदे के पीछे

उत्तर: d) परदे के पीछे


प्रश्न 12: मीना के परिवार में कौन फल काट रहा था?

a) माँ और दादी
b) चाचा और दादी
c) पिता और चाचा
d) मीना और माँ

उत्तर: a) माँ और दादी


प्रश्न 13: पद्माकर गिनती कैसे कहता है?

a) ठीक से बोलता है
b) हँसते हुए बोलता है
c) गलत गिनती बोलता है
d) चुप रहता है

उत्तर: b) हँसते हुए बोलता है


प्रश्न 14: "चंदा मामा दूर के" कविता में मामा ने क्या पकाया?

a) पूड़ी
b) पराठा
c) पुए
d) खीर

उत्तर: c) पुए


प्रश्न 15: मीना और पद्माकर की बातचीत में कौन हस्तक्षेप करता है?

a) माँ
b) चाचा जी
c) दादी
d) पिता

उत्तर: b) चाचा जी


प्रश्न 16: कहानी में पद्माकर को गिनती कौन सिखा रहा है?

a) चाचा
b) दादा जी
c) मीना
d) पिता

उत्तर: c) मीना


प्रश्न 17: कहानी में सबने फल कब खाए?

a) सुबह
b) दोपहर
c) रात
d) शाम

उत्तर: d) शाम


प्रश्न 18: पद्माकर को कौन गोद में उठाता है?

a) दादी
b) माँ
c) चाचा
d) पिता

उत्तर: c) चाचा


प्रश्न 19: मीना के परिवार में दादा और दादी क्या कर रहे थे?

a) फल काट रहे थे
b) बातें कर रहे थे
c) गमलों में पानी दे रहे थे
d) खेल रहे थे

उत्तर: c) गमलों में पानी दे रहे थे


प्रश्न 20: "चंदा मामा दूर के" कविता में मुनिया किससे रूठ गई थी?

a) दूध से
b) पुए से
c) टूटे प्याले से
d) चंदा मामा से

उत्तर: c) टूटे प्याले से


प्रश्न 21: "मीना का परिवार" कहानी में कौन सबसे छोटा है?

a) मीना
b) पद्माकर
c) चाचा जी
d) दादी

उत्तर: b) पद्माकर


प्रश्न 22: मीना किस खेल में पद्माकर को ढूँढती है?

a) आँख-मिचौली
b) पकड़ा-पकड़ी
c) छुपम-छुपाई
d) रस्सी कूद

उत्तर: c) छुपम-छुपाई


प्रश्न 23: मीना के परिवार का माहौल कैसा है?

a) गंभीर
b) खुशहाल
c) व्यस्त
d) शांत

उत्तर: b) खुशहाल


प्रश्न 24: "मीना का परिवार" कहानी का मुख्य विषय क्या है?

a) परिवार का आपसी प्यार
b) खेल-कूद
c) गिनती सीखना
d) पढ़ाई का महत्व

उत्तर: a) परिवार का आपसी प्यार


प्रश्न 25: "चंदा मामा दूर के" कविता में मुनिया को क्या पसंद था?

a) पुए
b) दाल
c) दही
d) मलाई

उत्तर: d) मलाई

Saturday, January 4, 2025

Class 1 Hindi chapter 3

 

प्रश्न 1:

नीचे दिए गए विकल्पों में से कौन-सा रंग "वज्र का रंग" के रूप में वर्णित है?

  1. पीला
  2. लाल
  3. नीला
  4. धूसर

उत्तर: 4. धूसर


प्रश्न 2:

"सही जगह पर ओझल वस्तुओं का चित्र बनाओ" यह किस गतिविधि से संबंधित है?

  1. बच्चों को रचनात्मकता सिखाना
  2. वस्तुओं की पहचान करना
  3. छवि बनाने की तकनीक सिखाना
  4. रंग संयोजन

उत्तर: 2. वस्तुओं की पहचान करना


प्रश्न 3:

"गेंद को सही तरीके से पकड़ने के लिए बच्चों को क्या सलाह दी गई है?"

  1. गेंद को कसकर पकड़ें
  2. गेंद को हल्के हाथ से पकड़ें
  3. गेंद को हवा में उछालें
  4. गेंद को लुढ़कने दें

उत्तर: 2. गेंद को हल्के हाथ से पकड़ें


प्रश्न 4:

नीचे दिए गए विकल्पों में से किसे "रंग के नाम लिखने" के कार्य से जोड़ा गया है?

  1. सिखाना
  2. चित्र बनाना
  3. ध्यान केंद्रित करना
  4. लिखने की आदत डालना

उत्तर: 4. लिखने की आदत डालना


प्रश्न 5:

"पांच बार गिनने से पहले क्या करना चाहिए?"

  1. गिनती को दोहराना
  2. संख्या को समझाना
  3. गिनती को याद करना
  4. सबको बैठने के लिए कहना

उत्तर: 4. सबको बैठने के लिए कहना

प्रश्न 6:

"एक-एक करके बच्चों को गेंद देखने और उसकी संरचना समझने के लिए क्या निर्देश दिया गया है?"

  1. गेंद को उछालने को कहा गया है
  2. गेंद को घुमाने को कहा गया है
  3. गेंद को हाथ में पकड़ने को कहा गया है
  4. गेंद को सतह पर रोल करने को कहा गया है

उत्तर: 3. गेंद को हाथ में पकड़ने को कहा गया है


प्रश्न 7:

"किस प्रकार के चित्रों को बच्चों को देखने और पहचानने को कहा गया है?"

  1. केवल रंगीन चित्र
  2. केवल मोनोक्रोम चित्र
  3. उपरी और निचली स्थितियों के चित्र
  4. केवल रेखाचित्र

उत्तर: 3. उपरी और निचली स्थितियों के चित्र


प्रश्न 8:

"नीचे दिए गए विकल्पों में से कौन-सा गिनती सिखाने के तरीके में शामिल है?"

  1. हाथ से ताली बजाना
  2. उंगलियों का उपयोग करना
  3. लिखित संख्या दिखाना
  4. सभी उपरोक्त

उत्तर: 4. सभी उपरोक्त


प्रश्न 9:

"‘आईने में देखो और पहचानो’ किस उद्देश्य से किया गया है?"

  1. छवि निर्माण
  2. वस्तु का प्रतिबिंब समझाना
  3. ध्यान केंद्रित करना
  4. रंगों को समझाना

उत्तर: 2. वस्तु का प्रतिबिंब समझाना


प्रश्न 10:

"किसी वस्तु की विशेषताओं को पहचानने के लिए सबसे पहले क्या किया जाना चाहिए?"

  1. उसे रंगना
  2. उसे छूकर देखना
  3. उसके बारे में पढ़ना
  4. उसकी तस्वीर खींचना

उत्तर: 2. उसे छूकर देखना


प्रश्न 11:

"‘लाल रंग के साथ कौन सा रंग बेहतर दिखता है?’ यह प्रश्न किस गतिविधि से जुड़ा है?"

  1. रंग संयोजन
  2. चित्रकारी
  3. गिनती
  4. समझदारी

उत्तर: 1. रंग संयोजन


प्रश्न 12:

"नीचे दिए गए विकल्पों में से किस प्रकार के खेल को शारीरिक गतिविधि से जोड़ा गया है?"

  1. गिनती का खेल
  2. रंग पहचानने का खेल
  3. गेंद से संबंधित खेल
  4. लिखने का खेल

उत्तर: 3. गेंद से संबंधित खेल


प्रश्न 13:

"‘पढ़ाई में रंगों का उपयोग कैसे किया जा सकता है?’ यह किसके लिए लाभकारी है?"

  1. बच्चों की कल्पना बढ़ाने के लिए
  2. ध्यान केंद्रित करने के लिए
  3. खेल और अध्ययन को जोड़ने के लिए
  4. सभी उपरोक्त

उत्तर: 4. सभी उपरोक्त


प्रश्न 14:

"एक हाथ में छोटा और दूसरे हाथ में बड़ा गेंद पकड़ने की गतिविधि से क्या सिखाने की कोशिश की गई है?"

  1. वजन का अंतर
  2. रंगों का महत्व
  3. आकार का अंतर
  4. गिनती का अभ्यास

उत्तर: 3. आकार का अंतर


प्रश्न 15:

"बच्चों को रंगीन गेंदों के साथ खेलते समय किसके बारे में चर्चा करने को कहा गया है?"

  1. उनके आकार और रंग
  2. उनके वजन
  3. उनके उपयोग
  4. उपरोक्त सभी

उत्तर: 1. उनके आकार और रंग

LKG GK/EVS

 


1. Which of these is NOT a school item?

a) Pencil
b) Water Bottle
c) Clock
d) Tree

Answer: d) Tree


2. What color do you get when you mix red and yellow?

a) Green
b) Orange
c) Purple
d) Pink

Answer: b) Orange


3. Which season is known for snow and cold weather?

a) Summer
b) Autumn
c) Winter
d) Spring

Answer: c) Winter


4. Which part of a plant is used for photosynthesis?

a) Root
b) Stem
c) Leaf
d) Bud

Answer: c) Leaf


5. What should you do when the traffic light is red?

a) Stop
b) Go
c) Wait
d) Run

Answer: a) Stop


6. Which of these is a mode of transport?

a) Bus
b) Chair
c) Clock
d) Bag

Answer: a) Bus


7. Which of the following is a fruit?

a) Potato
b) Apple
c) Carrot
d) Onion

Answer: b) Apple


8. What color is associated with grass?

a) Blue
b) Green
c) Orange
d) Yellow

Answer: b) Green


9. What do you call the time of the year when flowers bloom?

a) Summer
b) Spring
c) Winter
d) Autumn

Answer: b) Spring


10. Which is a vehicle used for emergencies?

a) Auto Rickshaw
b) Ambulance
c) Cycle
d) Car

Answer: b) Ambulance


11. Which combination creates the color purple?

a) Red + Yellow
b) Blue + Red
c) Yellow + Blue
d) Red + Green

Answer: b) Blue + Red


12. Which of these is NOT a vegetable?

a) Carrot
b) Tomato
c) Pumpkin
d) Clock

Answer: d) Clock


13. Which of these items is found in the sky during the day?

a) Moon
b) Sun
c) Star
d) Cloud

Answer: b) Sun


14. What color do you get when you mix blue and yellow?

a) Purple
b) Orange
c) Green
d) Red

Answer: c) Green


15. Which of these is NOT a season?

a) Summer
b) Winter
c) Rainy
d) Clock

Answer: d) Clock


16. Which part of the plant grows underground?

a) Leaf
b) Flower
c) Root
d) Stem

Answer: c) Root


17. What should you do when the traffic light is yellow?

a) Go
b) Wait
c) Stop
d) Jump

Answer: b) Wait


18. Which item is used to carry books to school?

a) Water Bottle
b) School Bag
c) Pencil
d) Eraser

Answer: b) School Bag


19. Which of these is an example of a flower?

a) Rose
b) Apple
c) Carrot
d) Tomato

Answer: a) Rose


20. What season is known for falling leaves?

a) Summer
b) Winter
c) Autumn
d) Spring

Answer: c) Autumn


21. What is the color of a ripe banana?

a) Red
b) Green
c) Yellow
d) Blue

Answer: c) Yellow


22. Which vehicle has two wheels?

a) Bus
b) Cycle
c) Car
d) Train

Answer: b) Cycle


23. What do you call the part of a plant that turns into fruit?

a) Leaf
b) Flower
c) Stem
d) Root

Answer: b) Flower


24. What is the primary source of light during the day?

a) Moon
b) Sun
c) Stars
d) Fire

Answer: b) Sun


25. What color do you get when you mix red and blue?

a) Green
b) Orange
c) Purple
d) Pink

Answer: c) Purple


26. Which of these is NOT a fruit?

a) Mango
b) Tomato
c) Potato
d) Banana

Answer: c) Potato


27. Which part of the plant supports it and carries water?

a) Root
b) Stem
c) Leaf
d) Bud

Answer: b) Stem


28. What is the color of the sky on a clear day?

a) Yellow
b) Blue
c) Green
d) Red

Answer: b) Blue


29. Which season comes after winter?

a) Autumn
b) Spring
c) Summer
d) Rainy

Answer: b) Spring


30. What should you do when the traffic light is green?

a) Stop
b) Go
c) Wait
d) Look

Answer: b) Go


31. Which of these is a vegetable?

a) Carrot
b) Apple
c) Mango
d) Banana

Answer: a) Carrot


32. What is the shape of the sun?

a) Square
b) Circle
c) Triangle
d) Rectangle

Answer: b) Circle


33. Which of these vehicles can carry the most passengers?

a) Car
b) Bus
c) Bicycle
d) Motorcycle

Answer: b) Bus


34. Which season is the hottest?

a) Winter
b) Spring
c) Autumn
d) Summer

Answer: d) Summer


35. What color is a ripe apple usually?

a) Blue
b) Yellow
c) Red
d) Green

Answer: c) Red


36. What grows on a tree?

a) Fish
b) Fruits
c) Stars
d) Books

Answer: b) Fruits


37. What part of the plant holds it in the ground?

a) Stem
b) Root
c) Leaf
d) Flower

Answer: b) Root


38. Which of these is NOT a color of the rainbow?

a) Purple
b) Orange
c) Pink
d) Blue

Answer: c) Pink


39. Which vehicle is used in emergencies?

a) Bus
b) Ambulance
c) Bicycle
d) Train

Answer: b) Ambulance


40. What season is known for colorful flowers blooming?

a) Summer
b) Winter
c) Spring
d) Autumn

Answer: c) Spring


41. What do you use to write on paper?

a) Pencil
b) Eraser
c) Bag
d) Clock

Answer: a) Pencil


42. Which part of the plant is colorful and attracts bees?

a) Stem
b) Root
c) Leaf
d) Flower

Answer: d) Flower


43. Which season is known for harvesting crops?

a) Autumn
b) Summer
c) Winter
d) Spring

Answer: a) Autumn


44. What do you use to carry water to school?

a) Water Bottle
b) Clock
c) Pencil
d) Bag

Answer: a) Water Bottle


45. What color is the sun usually drawn in pictures?

a) Green
b) Yellow
c) Blue
d) Pink

Answer: b) Yellow


46. What vehicle moves on two wheels and is powered by pedaling?

a) Car
b) Bus
c) Cycle
d) Train

Answer: c) Cycle


47. What happens when you mix yellow and red?

a) Purple
b) Green
c) Orange
d) Blue

Answer: c) Orange


48. Which part of a plant contains seeds?

a) Leaf
b) Root
c) Flower
d) Fruit

Answer: d) Fruit


49. Which season is known for snowfall?

a) Spring
b) Autumn
c) Summer
d) Winter

Answer: d) Winter


50. What is the shape of a traffic stop sign?

a) Circle
b) Triangle
c) Octagon
d) Rectangle

Answer: c) Octagon