Secondary School (English Medium) (5 to 8) कक्षा ८ - CBSE Question Bank Solutions

In the following sentence elaborate the parts given in bold.

Under the circumstances it was a very unfortunate remark for the bird to make.

What did Princess September do to ensure the safety of her pet? How did the bird react to it?

Why did the bird refuse to be taken out in her cage?

1. What persuaded Princess September to give the bird his freedom again?
2. How did the bird react to it?

Princess September kept her window open day and night.

(i) How did it help the bird?

Princess September kept her window open day and night.

The eight sisters kept their windows shut. How did it affect them?

Are the sisters unkind and cruel? Find evidence in the text to support your idea.

Which, to you, is the most important idea in this story, and why?

In what way is the forest pool different from the one which Ranji knew in the Rajputana desert?

The other boy asked Ranji to ‘explain’ himself.

What did he expect Ranji to say?

The other boy asked Ranji to ‘explain’ himself

Was he, in your opinion, right or wrong to ask this question?

Between Ranji and the other boy, who is trying to start a quarrel? Give a reason for your answer.

“Then we will have to continue the fight,” said the other.

What made him say that?

Then we will have to continue the fight,” said the other.

Did the fight continue? If not, why not?

What is it that Ranji finds difficult to explain at home?

Ranji sees his adversary in the bazaar.

What does he wish to do?

Ranji sees his adversary in the bazaar.

What does he actually do, and why?

Ranji is not at all eager for a second fight. Why does he go back to the pool, then?

Who was the better swimmer? How do you know it?