RBSE Solutions Class 5 English Chapter 14 A Gurubhakt Girl Kalibai

Chapter 14 A Gurubhakt Girl: Kalibai

Textual Activities

Activity - I

Question 1. Choose the correct alternatives सही विकल्पों को चुनिए
1. The prince and the British were in favour of.....
(a) runring the schools
(b) closing the schools
(c) opening the schools
(d) helping the schools
Answer: (b) closing the schools
In simple words: The prince and the British rulers both wanted the schools to be shut down. They did not want the students to receive an education.

🎯 Exam Tip: Always read the full sentence and all options carefully before choosing, as similar-sounding options can be misleading.

Question 2. Kalibai saved....
(a) Nanabhai
(b) Thakkar bapa
(c) Sengabhai
(d) Gandhiji
Answer: (c) Sengabhai
In simple words: Kalibai bravely saved her teacher, Sengabhai, from the police. She risked her own life to protect him.

🎯 Exam Tip: Remember key characters and their actions to answer specific questions about events in the story.

Question 1. Say whether the following statements are True or False बताएँ कि निम्न कथन सत्य हैं या असत्य हैं
1. Nanabhai refused to close the school because he wanted to teach the students.
2. Sengabhai was a policeman.
3. Kalibai cut the rope with a knife.
4. Patriotism is to love our motherland and work for her welfare.
5. Kalibai was a teacher.
Answer:
1. True (Nanabhai wanted to keep teaching his students.)
2. False (Sengabhai was also a teacher, not a policeman.)
3. False (Kalibai cut the rope with a sickle, not a knife.)
4. True (Patriotism means loving your country and working for its good.)
5. False (Kalibai was a student, not a teacher.)
In simple words: You need to know the story well to tell if these statements are right or wrong. Many people confuse the jobs of the main characters.

🎯 Exam Tip: Pay close attention to details about characters and their roles or actions to correctly identify true and false statements.

निम्न प्रश्नों के उत्तर दीजिए

Question 1. Why was the Praja Mandal of Dungarpur formed? डूंगरपुर के प्रजा मण्डल को क्यों बनाया गया?
Answer: The Praja Mandal of Dungarpur was set up to fight against closing schools and to demand the end of British rule. This group worked to protect education and freedom.
प्रजा मण्डल स्कूलों को बन्द करने के विरुद्ध एक अभियान का संचालन करने तथा औपनिवेशिक शासन के अन्त की माँग करने के लिए बनाया गया।
In simple words: The Praja Mandal was created to stop schools from closing and to ask for an end to colonial rule.

🎯 Exam Tip: When answering "why" questions, always give the main reason first, then add any supporting details.

Question 2. Who was Nanabhai Khant? What did he do? नानाभाई खांट कौन थे? उन्होंने क्या किया?
Answer: Nanabhai Khant was a teacher who ran a school from his own home to educate students. He was dedicated to providing education even when it was forbidden.
नानाभाई खांट एक अध्यापक थे। वह विद्यार्थियों को पढ़ाने के लिए अपने घर में एक स्कूल चलाते थे।
In simple words: Nanabhai Khant was a teacher. He taught children at a school in his own house.

🎯 Exam Tip: For questions asking for "who" and "what," clearly state the person's identity and their main action.

Question 3. Why did the police take Sengabhai dragging on the road? पुलिस सेगा भाई को घसीटते हुए सड़क पर 'क्यों ले गई?
Answer: The police dragged Sengabhai on the road because he continued to teach children even after Nanabhai's death. They wanted to stop him from running the school.
पुलिस सेंगाभाई को घसीटते हुए सड़क पर ले गई क्योंकि नानाभाई की मृत्यु के बावजूद वह बच्चों को पढ़ाता रहा था।
In simple words: The police dragged Sengabhai because he kept teaching children after Nanabhai died.

🎯 Exam Tip: Link the action (dragging) directly to the reason (continuing to teach) as given in the story.

Question 4. Who was Kalibai? What did she do? कालीबाई कौन थी? उसने क्या किया?
Answer: Kalibai was a Bheel teenage girl who bravely cut the ropes with a sickle to free her teacher. She showed great courage in a dangerous situation.
कालीबाई किशोरावस्था की एक भील लड़की थी। उसने अपने अध्यापक को आजाद करने के लिए रस्सियों को एक हंसिये से काट दिया।
In simple words: Kalibai was a Bheel girl. She used a sickle to cut the ropes and free her teacher.

🎯 Exam Tip: Describe the character and their most important action in the story clearly and concisely.

Question 1. Arrange the following words given in the box below according to their order in the dictionary. Write them in your notebook. नीचे बॉक्स में दिए गए निम्न शब्दों को शब्दकोश में उनके क्रम के अनुसार व्यवस्थित कीजिए। उन्हें अपनी कॉपी में में लिखिए।
1. vehicle
2. police
3. prince
4. protest
5. teacher
6. rope
7. murder
8. traditional
9. thirteen
10. today
11. activist.
Answer:
1. activist
2. murder
3. police
4. prince
5. protest
6. rope
7. teacher
8. thirteen
9. today
10. traditional
11. vehicle
In simple words: Arrange the words as they would appear in a dictionary, starting with 'a' and going through the alphabet. If words start with the same letter, look at the second letter, and so on.

🎯 Exam Tip: When arranging words alphabetically, check each letter in order. If the first letters are the same, compare the second letters, then the third, and so on.

Activity - III

Question 1. Now fill in the blanks with a/an/the. अब रिक्त स्थानों को a/an/the से भरिए।
1. .......... earth revolves round the sun.
7. .......... Mehrangarh fort is in Jodhpur.
8. Kalibai was.......... brave girl.
9. The cow is............ holy animal.
10........... camel is called........... ship of the desert.
11. I have a bunch of keys....... bunch has many keys in it.
12. I have a bat and a racket at home. I use.........bat to play cricket and...... racket to play tennins.
Answer:
1. The earth revolves round the sun.
2. [Sentence missing from source] - Answer: a
3. [Sentence missing from source] - Answer: an
4. [Sentence missing from source] - Answer: the
5. [Sentence missing from source] - Answer: an
6. [Sentence missing from source] - Answer: the
7. The Mehrangarh fort is in Jodhpur.
8. Kalibai was a brave girl.
9. The cow is a holy animal.
10. A camel is called the ship of the desert.
11. I have a bunch of keys. The bunch has many keys in it.
12. I have a bat and a racket at home. I use the bat to play cricket and the racket to play tennis.
In simple words: We use 'the' for specific or unique things like "the sun" or "the Earth." We use 'a' or 'an' for general things, like "a brave girl" or "an animal," choosing 'an' before vowel sounds.

🎯 Exam Tip: Remember to use "an" before words that start with a vowel sound (a, e, i, o, u) and "a" before words that start with a consonant sound. "The" is for specific items.

Activity - V

Question 1. Yesterday you saw an accident in which a girl was injured badly. Write in five sentences what you did to save the girl. कल आपने एक दुर्घटना देखी जिसमें एक लड़की बुरी तरह से घायल हुई। पाँच वाक्य लिखिए कि आपने उसे बचाने के लिए क्या
Answer: I immediately ran to help the injured girl and checked if she was conscious. Then, I quickly called for an ambulance and informed her family. I tried to keep her calm and comfortable until help arrived. I also donated my blood to save her life at the hospital. Finally, I brought the medicines instructed by the doctor, and she was safe.
In simple words: I helped the injured girl, called an ambulance and her family, kept her calm, and later donated blood and brought medicines to help her recover.

🎯 Exam Tip: When writing about an event, describe the actions in a logical time sequence, focusing on clear and helpful steps taken.

Comprehension Passages

Passage : 1

Question 1. The passage is about
(a) Thakkar Bapa
(b) The Prince of Dungarpur
(c) Dungarpur Sevak Sangh
(d) Schools
Answer: (c) Dungarpur Sevak Sangh
In simple words: This passage mainly tells us about the Dungarpur Sevak Sangh and what it did. It shows how the group helped people and schools.

🎯 Exam Tip: To find the main topic of a passage, look for the person, group, or idea that is mentioned most often and discussed in detail.

Question 2. (i) When was Quit India Movement announced ? (ii) Why did the people come out?
Answer:
(i) The Quit India Movement was announced on August 9, 1942.
(ii) The people came out to openly oppose colonial rule and support the movement. This showed their strong desire for independence.
In simple words: The Quit India Movement started on August 9, 1942. People came out to show they did not like the colonial rule.

🎯 Exam Tip: For specific factual questions like "when" or "why," locate the exact information in the passage and state it clearly.

Question 3. (i) Who inspired social activists? (ii) Who established the Dungarpur Sevak Sangh?
Answer:
(i) The Gandhian leader Thakkar Bapa inspired the social activists.
(ii) Social activists themselves established the Dungarpur Sevak Sangh. The inspiration from leaders helped form local groups.
In simple words: Thakkar Bapa, a leader like Gandhi, inspired the activists. The activists then created the Dungarpur Sevak Sangh.

🎯 Exam Tip: Distinguish between who inspired and who established. The inspirer provides the idea, while the founders carry it out.

Question 4. (i) What service did the Sevak Sangh do ? (ii) What did the Sevak Sangh teach about?
Answer:
(i) The Sevak Sangh ran schools for Dalits and tribals in the district. They provided essential education to underprivileged groups.
(ii) The Sevak Sangh taught the students about patriotism and bravery. They aimed to instill strong values in the students.
In simple words: The Sevak Sangh ran schools for poor and tribal children. They taught them to love their country and be brave.

🎯 Exam Tip: When asked about services and teachings, list them clearly, drawing directly from the information in the passage.

Passage : 2

Question 1. The passage is about
(a) Nanabhai
(b) state police and the school
(c) Sengabhai
(d) Rastapal village
Answer: (b) state police and the school
In simple words: This passage focuses on how the state police tried to close the school and the events around that. It describes their actions and the teachers' resistance.

🎯 Exam Tip: Look for the subjects that the passage describes actions and consequences for. In this case, the police's role in the school conflict is central.

Question 2. (i). Why did the police go to Rastapal village? (ii) In whose house was the school running?
Answer:
(i) The police went to Rastapal village to force the closing of the school. They were enforcing the British orders to stop education.
(ii) The school was running in Nanabhai Khant's house. This shows his dedication to education.
In simple words: The police went to Rastapal village to close the school. The school was running inside Nanabhai Khant's house.

🎯 Exam Tip: Pay attention to names of places and people mentioned in the passage, as they are often clues to direct questions.

Question 3. (i) How did the police torture Nanabhai ? (ii) How did Nanabhai die ?
Answer:
(i) The police beat Nanabhai severely and took him away for jailing him. This was a brutal act of suppression.
(ii) Nanabhai died from his injuries on the way to the police camp. His death was a tragic outcome of the police's actions.
In simple words: The police beat Nanabhai badly and took him to jail. He died from his injuries on the way.

🎯 Exam Tip: Be precise when describing actions and outcomes, using details from the passage to support your answer.

Question 4. (i) Why did the police beat Sengabhai Bheel? (ii) Why was Nanabhai punished by the police ?
Answer:
(i) The police beat Sengabhai Bheel because he continued to teach the children despite Nanabhai's death. He bravely carried on the work of education.
(ii) Nanabhai was punished by the police because he refused to close the school. He stood firm in his commitment to education.
In simple words: The police beat Sengabhai because he kept teaching after Nanabhai died. Nanabhai was punished because he refused to close the school.

🎯 Exam Tip: Identify the specific reason for each punishment or action, linking it directly to the character's defiance or actions.

Passage : 3

Question 1. The passage is about
(a) The Bheels
(b) The teachers
(c) The brave girl Kalibai
(d) The Prince
Answer: (c) The brave girl Kalibai
In simple words: This passage focuses on the brave actions of Kalibai and the villagers' response to her sacrifice. It highlights her heroism.

🎯 Exam Tip: When a passage describes the actions, emotions, and consequences related to one central figure, that figure is often the main subject.

Question 2. (i) Why was the girl murdered ? (ii) Why were the Bheels angry?
Answer:
(i) The girl was murdered because she was trying to save her teacher. Her heroic act led to her tragic death.
(ii) The Bheels were angry because a girl student was murdered unjustly. They felt great injustice at her killing.
In simple words: The girl was killed because she saved her teacher. The Bheels were angry because a student was wrongly murdered.

🎯 Exam Tip: Ensure you link the cause and effect clearly. Her attempt to save led to her murder, and that unjust murder caused the anger.

Question 3. (i) How were people fully armed? (ii) Why was the prince forced ?
Answer:
(i) People were fully armed with bows, arrows, swords, and their traditional drums. They came prepared for a confrontation.
(ii) The prince was forced to release the leaders of the Praja Mandal from jail because of the massive gathering of angry, armed people. The people's strength pressured him.
In simple words: People came with bows, arrows, swords, and drums. The prince was made to free the leaders because a huge crowd of armed villagers gathered.

🎯 Exam Tip: When asked about how people were armed, list the weapons. When asked why someone was forced, explain the pressure or reason that led to it.

Question 4. (i) Whose statue was constructed? (ii) How many people gathered in the town?
Answer:
(i) Kalibai's statue was constructed in Rastapal. This honored her bravery and sacrifice.
(ii) Twelve thousand people gathered in the town. This was a very large number of people protesting.
In simple words: A statue of Kalibai was built. Twelve thousand people gathered in the town.

🎯 Exam Tip: For numerical questions, provide the exact number mentioned in the passage. For identity questions, state the name clearly.