NIOS Class 10 English Chapter 8 Question Answer
INTEXT QUESTIONS 8.1
1. In which jail was Pt. Nehru imprisoned by the British?
Ans: Pt. Nehru was imprisoned in Naini Jail.
2. Why was Pt. Nehru not able to send a gift to his daughter on her birthday?
Ans: Pt. Nehru was not able to send a gift to Indira on her birthday because he was imprisoned by the British in Naini Prison.
3. What did Pt. Nehru not like to do?
Ans: Pt. Nehru did not like to sermonise and give advice.
4. Why did Pt. Nehru dislike lecturing?
Ans:
– a one-sided affair that lacks the opportunity to talk and discuss.
– people get bored
– might not like sermons
5. What suggestions did he give to Indira in his letter to her?
Ans: Nehru suggested that Indira should talk and discuss with others what is right and what is wrong before making a decision.
6. Imagine that you want to discuss something very important with your friend. Would you write a letter, email, call up (phone) or discuss it face to face? Give reasons for your answer.
Ans: Individual response.
LET US LEARN NEW WORDS 8.1
Exercise 1
Write words to complete the similar-sounding pairs.
1. lose _______
2. peace _______
3. week _______
4. waste _______
5. cast _______
Ans: 1. loose 2. piece 3. weak 4. waist 5. caste
Exercise 2
Choose the correct word from each pair in Exercise 1 and complete the following sentences.
1. a. Do not ______ your time.
b. This pair of jeans is tight at the _______ .
Ans: a. waste b. waist
2. a. The people were eager to _____ their vote.
b. We should not discriminate on the basis of ____________ .
Ans: a. cast b.caste
3. a. Gandhiji believed in __________ and non-violence.
b. Give me a ______ of cake.
Ans: a. peace b. piece
4. a. Please don’t _____ my book.
b. Sameer always wears a ______ shirt.
Ans: a. lose b. loose
5. a. A _____ has seven days.
b. Rani is ______ in English.
Ans: a. week b. weak
INTEXT QUESTIONS 8.2
1. Which two factors make ordinary men heroes?
Ans: The two factors that make ordinary men heroes are:
- a. full faith in a great cause
- b. love and respect for the nation
2. Who, according to Nehru, has inspired millions of people to fight for freedom?
Ans: Mahatma Gandhi inspired millions of people to fight for freedom from the British.
3. What does the phrase ‘great drama’ refer to?
Ans: The phrase ‘great drama’ refers to men, women and little children coming out in great numbers to take part in the fight for freedom.
4. Who inspires you the most in your life? What are the qualities that he/ she has that you admire the most? Why do you admire this person?
Ans: Probable response: very loving, smart, successful, brave, very helpful, committed to his task of nation-building.
INTEXT QUESTIONS 8.3
1. What soldier-like qualities does Pt. Nehru wanted Indira to develop?
Ans: Nehru wants Indira to develop qualities like respect for her country’s honour, trust, patriotism, the ability to identify right from wrong and the belief in fighting for her country’s freedom.
2. Why do people hide things?
Ans: People hide things because they are afraid of what they are doing, as they are not sure whether it is wrong or right, and they fear the consequences.
3. Under whose leadership did the freedom movement take place?
Ans: The freedom movement took place under the leadership of Mahatma Gandhi.
4. During the freedom movement, what did Gandhiji focus on? Answer with reference to the text.
Ans: Gandhiji focused on truth, courage, fearlessness, openness, hard work, peace, straightforwardness and non-violence.
5. Under Gandhiji’s leadership, India became free of oppression. But oppression continues in different ways even after independence. For example, you must have heard or seen children below 14 years of age being employed in hazardous (risky/ unsafe) jobs like making crackers, hand-knotted carpets, etc? The government has introduced laws to protect the rights of children. What do you feel about it? Suggest three things that you can do to protect the rights of these children?
Ans:
– Don’t employ children below the age of fourteen at my home or workplace
– Report the cases of child labour to the authorities
– Speak and convince such children to go to school
8.3 LET US LEARN GRAMMAR
Exercise 1
a. Complete the following conversation between three people by supplying suitable ‘wh’ question words from the above given list.
Abhimanyu: _____are you going, Vivek?
Vivek: I am going to the doctor.
Anirudh: _____ are you going to see a doctor?
Vivek: I’ve got a terrible stomachache.
Abhimanyu: ______ doctor will you go to, Dr. Solanki or Dr. Gupta?
Anirudh: You should go to Dr. Solanki.
Abhimanyu: But _____ are his timings to see the patients and _____ will you go there Vivek?
Vivek: I don’t know the timings. I will call up and check. I think I will take a cab.
Ans:
a. Where, Why, Which, What, How.
b. Read the above conversation and write another conversation with ‘Wh’ words.
Ans: Individual responses
Exercise 2
Frame at least 6 ‘Wh’ questions from the table given below using one word/phrase from each column.
| Question word | Helping verb | Subject | Verb | Complement |
| What When Why Where How Whom | does did do will did do | you he you she I they | like go disturb meet Spend want | to drink? me? shopping? to select? your holidays? Anita? |
Ans: \
- 1. What does she like to drink?
- 2. When did he go shopping?
- 3. Why do you disturb me?
- 4. Where will you meet Anita?
- 5. How did you spend your holidays?
- 6. Whom do they want to select?
Exercise1
Match the verbs in Column A with the words in Column B to make Imperative Sentences.
Write them in the spaces given below:
| A | B |
| Eat Love  Respect Follow Study Exercise | elders every day healthy food regularly your neighbours and friends traffic rules |
Ans:
- 1. Eat healthy food.
- 2. Love your neighbours and friends.
- 3. Respect elders.
- 4. Follow traffic rules.
- 5. Study every day/regularly.
- 6. Exercise regularly/every day.
Exercise 2
Look at the sentences given below. Rewrite the sentences beginning with a verb to make them imperative sentences.
1. One should never hide the truth.
Ans: Never hide the truth.
2. You shouldn’t stay out late.
Ans: Don’t stay out late.
3. One should not play with fire.
Ans: Don’t play with fire
4. You should keep your classroom clean.
Ans: Keep your classroom clean.
5. You should not go barefoot outside.
Ans: Never walk barefoot.
6. One shouldn’t eat spicy food.
Ans: Don’t eat spicy food.
7. One should go to school regularly.
Ans: Go to school regularly.
8. You should read good storybooks.
Ans: Read good storybooks.
TERMINAL QUESTIONS
1. According to Pt. Nehru, how does a great leader help?
Ans: According to Nehru, great people inspire others to great actions and noble sacrifices. They lead by example. They make the oppressed feel happy and free.
2. What does Pt. Nehru mean by ‘make friends with the sun and work in the light’? Answer in about 50 words.
Ans:
– work without fear
– be open, not secretive
– hide nothing
– be peaceful
– be straightforward
– be truthful
3. Imagine that you had a discussion with your parents about your career plans. Write in about 50 words what was discussed, what advice your parents gave you and how you felt.
Ans: Individual responses.
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- Chapter 6: A Tiger Comes To Town (II) Textbook Solutions
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