Secondary School (Hindi Medium) इयत्ता ८ - CBSE Question Bank Solutions

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?

What surprises the warrior?

Ranji’s superiority over the other boy is obvious in the following:

physical strength, good diving, his being a fighter, sense of humour, swimming under water, making a good point, willingness to help.

Write the relevant phrases.

Is fighting the only way of resolving differences of opinion? What else can be done to reach a mutually acceptable settlement ?

Have you ever been in a serious fight only to realise later that it was unnecessary and futile ? Share your experiences/views with others frankly and · honestly.