CBSE Class 6 English The Unlikely Best Friends MCQs Set 02

Answer: (B) Because it hated baths

Explanation:
1. Gajaraj and the dog spent a lot of time together near the water.
2. The dog did not like being washed or taking a proper bath.
3. This is why the dog made noises at Gajaraj during bath time.

Answer: (B) Friends don't always have to be the same

Explanation:
1. Gajaraj was a very large royal elephant.
2. Buntee was just a tiny stray dog.
3. They were completely different animals but still became best friends, showing us that friends do not need to look alike.

Answer: (C) The mahout

Explanation:
1. A mahout is a person who works with and handles elephants.
2. In this story, he was the one who fed Gajaraj and gave him baths.
3. He looked after Gajaraj's daily needs inside the royal stables.

Answer: (B) Lonely

Explanation:
1. Gajaraj was kept inside the stable for a long time.
2. He had no companion to play with or talk to during the day.
3. This lack of company made him feel very isolated and lonely.

Answer: (A) Statement I is true, but Statement II is false.

Explanation:
1. Unusual friends are those who are very different from each other but still share a deep bond.
2. Statement II is not true because unlikely friends do not need to meet through other mutual friends.
3. Therefore, only the first statement is correct.

Answer: (A) To find shelter

Explanation:
1. Buntee was a stray dog living on the streets without a home.
2. He needed a safe place to rest and protect himself from the weather.
3. He wandered into the royal stables simply looking for a warm shelter.

Answer: (B) By taking baths together

Explanation:
1. The elephant loved playing with water in the river.
2. The dog accompanied him, and they shared fun moments during bath time.
3. This daily activity helped them build a very strong and friendly bond.

Answer: (A) Buntee was his lost dog

Explanation:
1. The farmer had lost his beloved dog some time ago.
2. He unexpectedly saw the dog living in the royal stables.
3. He was so happy to find his pet again that he gave him a warm hug.

Answer: (B) Fed both Gajaraj and Buntee

Explanation:
1. The mahout saw how happy Gajaraj became when Buntee returned.
2. He wanted to celebrate their friendship and keep them happy.
3. He kindly offered food to both of them so they could eat together.

Answer: (A) The king

Explanation:
1. Gajaraj was a special elephant belonging to the kingdom.
2. The king liked him a lot and took great pride in him.
3. This is why the king was very fond of Gajaraj.

Answer: (A) Because all the stories and poems are based on friendship

Explanation:
1. A chapter or unit name tells us what the lessons inside are about.
2. Every single story and poem in this part of the book is about being a good friend.
3. Therefore, "Friendship" is the most fitting title.

Answer: (B) genuine

Explanation:
1. A "true" friendship is real and honest.
2. The word "genuine" also means something that is real and not fake.
3. So, genuine has the same meaning as true.

Answer: (B) Cried silently

Explanation:
1. Gajaraj was deeply saddened to see his best friend leave.
2. He did not make a loud sound or run after them.
3. Instead, he stayed in his place and shed quiet tears because he was unhappy.

Answer: (A) He realized Buntee missed Gajaraj

Explanation:
1. The farmer loved Buntee but saw that his dog was miserable away from the stables.
2. He understood that Buntee was deeply missing his friend Gajaraj.
3. He chose his dog's happiness and brought him back to the elephant.

Answer: (B) indigestion

Explanation:
1. Gajaraj stopped eating his meals properly and looked weak.
2. The mahout thought the elephant's stomach was upset.
3. He did not realize at first that the elephant was actually missing his friend.

Answer: (C) He shared his food with Buntee

Explanation:
1. Gajaraj was a very gentle and sweet-natured elephant.
2. When he saw the hungry dog, he wanted to help.
3. He offered some of his own food to Buntee so they could eat together.

Answer: (B) Wagged his tail and jumped on Gajaraj

Explanation:
1. Buntee was extremely excited to see Gajaraj again.
2. He showed his love by wagging his tail back and forth.
3. He also jumped up near the elephant to show his great joy.

Answer: (C) He wanted to stay with Gajaraj

Explanation:
1. Buntee and Gajaraj had become the best of friends.
2. He did not want to leave his friend's side to go back to the farm.
3. So, he made sad yelping sounds because he wanted to remain with Gajaraj.

Answer: (D) Both (a) and (c)

Explanation:
1. The word "mahout" (or driver here) refers to a special elephant keeper.
2. This person takes care of the elephant's health and daily food.
3. He is also responsible for training and guiding the animal.

Answer: (B) He took Buntee home

Explanation:
1. The farmer finally found his lost pet dog after looking for him.
2. He wanted his dog to live with him on his farm again.
3. So, he decided to take Buntee back with him to his house.

Answer: (C) Ate the food and wagged its tail

Explanation:
1. The dog was very hungry and was happy to get sweet food.
2. He ate the food happily from the friendly elephant.
3. He moved his tail side to side to show he was thankful and happy.

Answer: (B) Gajaraj lived in a royal stable, while the dog had an ordinary life; yet, they found happiness in each other.

Explanation:
1. Gajaraj was a rich elephant who lived in a grand royal place.
2. Buntee was just a simple stray dog with no wealth or home.
3. Even though they came from different worlds, they became great friends because love has no rules.

Answer: (B) He refused to eat

Explanation:
1. Gajaraj missed his small friend very much.
2. He was so unhappy that he did not feel hungry at all.
3. He showed his sadness by saying no to his daily food.

Answer: (B) He refused to eat

Explanation:
1. When the farmer took the dog, Gajaraj was left completely alone.
2. He could not tolerate the separation from his best friend.
3. He showed his sadness by refusing to touch any food given to him.

Answer: (C) An elephant

Explanation:
1. Gajaraj is the name of the main animal character in this story.
2. He had a long trunk, big ears, and lived in the king's stable.
3. These are the characteristics of an elephant.

Answer: (C) In the royal stables

Explanation:
1. Gajaraj belonged to the king of the land.
2. Royal animals are kept in special, grand homes built for them.
3. He lived inside these special buildings called royal stables.

Answer: (B) He had no friends

Explanation:
1. Gajaraj received plenty of good food and kind care every day.
2. However, he was the only animal of his kind there and felt lonely.
3. He was unhappy because he did not have a companion to play with.

Answer: (C) The mahout

Explanation:
1. Gajaraj stayed inside his stable most of the time.
2. The only person who came to feed him, clean him, and guide him was his keeper.
3. Therefore, the mahout was the only one he interacted with daily.

Answer: (B) Buntee

Explanation:
1. The dog in our story had a special name.
2. When the farmer arrived, he called out to his dog using this name.
3. The dog's name was Buntee.

Answer: (C) They became happy

Explanation:
1. Both animals were very sad when they were separated from each other.
2. When the farmer let them meet again, they felt great joy.
3. They both became very happy and started playing together again.

Answer: (C) It’s important to have friends

Explanation:
1. When the two animals were separated, they both fell sad and stopped eating.
2. Once they met again, their health and happiness returned instantly.
3. This teaches us that having true friends is necessary for a happy life.

Answer: (B) He removed the rope tying the dog

Explanation:
1. The farmer saw that Buntee was extremely sad on the leash.
2. He decided to let the dog go back to his giant friend.
3. He untied the rope so the dog could run back to the stable freely.

Answer: (A) Gajaraj

Explanation:
1. This sentence shows the inner thoughts of a lonely animal.
2. In the story, Gajaraj was the one who had no companion to play or run with.
3. So, "I" (written as "T" in the question typo) refers to Gajaraj.

Answer: (C) Statement II is not evident in the story.

Explanation:
1. The mahout was a human caretaker, so he could not be a same-species playmate for Gajaraj.
2. Statement II says Gajaraj did not like to play with humans at all, which is not written anywhere in the story.
3. Therefore, Statement II is not shown or proved in the story.

Answer: (B) the dog

Explanation:
1. Wagging the tail is a common way for dogs to show they are happy.
2. In the story, a stray dog came as a visitor to the stables.
3. Therefore, the visitor who wagged his tail was the dog.

Answer: (D) Both (b) and (c)

Explanation:
1. In our story, "stable" is a noun that means a shelter for animals.
2. In sentence (b) and (c), "stable" refers to a place where horses and ponies live.
3. So, both options use the word in the exact same way as the story.

Answer: (D) playful

Explanation:
1. The word "playfully" in the sentence tells us about Gajaraj's mood.
2. Splashing water on a friend is a fun game they played together.
3. This shows the feeling of the line is happy and playful.

Answer: (A) sadness and anxiety of separation

Explanation:
1. The dog was suddenly being pulled away from his best friend Gajaraj.
2. He knew they were going to be far apart from each other.
3. This made him feel very sad and worried about leaving his friend behind.