RBSE Solutions Class 8 English Chapter 2 Animals Strike

Summary Of The Lesson

The chapter talks about the animals in a zoo. Every day, after visitors left, they would gather and have fun. This gathering happened near a pond in the middle of the zoo. The animals really enjoyed this time together. However, for a few days, no one was interested in gathering. Only Huttu, the owl, noticed this change and wanted to know why the animals were behaving differently. Motu, the elephant, was the first to share his feelings, explaining how visitors made fun of him and greedily looked at his tusks. Rangu, the crocodile, then added how he was hurt when some kids fed him a stone along with potatoes. He was in pain for ten days. Kalu, the bear, also complained about a group of naughty boys who cleverly hid a blade in slices of bread and fed it to him. Those naughty boys were happy to see Kalu in pain and laughed and clapped.

Even the tiger was not spared. He told how visitors threw stones at him when he was sleeping peacefully. Hallu, the gibbon, who was very popular in the zoo, had a similar experience. Hallu felt lonely after his best friend, Rolu, was sent to another zoo, so Hallu stopped his funny activities and could no longer entertain kids and visitors. Hallu also shared how he escaped when two naughty boys tried to cut his tail. After hearing all these sad and bad experiences, Huttu the owl felt very sad. He suggested an idea to the animals: to go on strike, meaning they would stay inside their rooms. This way, visitors would realize that the animals were angry with them. All the animals agreed and went to their cages.

The next day was Sunday, a holiday when a big crowd was expected at the zoo. As expected, a huge crowd of school kids, adults, and others came, but they were disappointed not to see any animals. They couldn't guess why. A nine-year-old girl named Nivedita tried to figure it out. She told her friend Shelly that the animals were tired of being bullied and teased by most visitors, which is why they were not around. Shelly then had an idea to show the animals that kids and everyone loved them. She, along with her schoolmates and friends, made a banner that read, "We love you, animals. We'll never tease you again." All the students went to the zoo again with the big banner. They moved it from one cage to another to show their love and concern. This act made the animals feel better. They realized the students' love and concern. Since the animals were also missing the kids, they came out of their cages into the open space. The children and visitors were very happy to see the animals again.

Glossary

Assemble: gather at one place

Lolling: sitting or standing lazily

Prefer: like better

Solutions: answer to a problem or difficulty

Tusks: pair of long pointed teeth of an elephant

Fetch: go and bring

Scream: a loud high cry of fear, pain, etc.

Gibbon: a kind of monkey

Animal's Strike Textbook Questions Solved

Activity-I

A. Tick the correct alternative.

Question 1. Who was the most popular animal in the zoo?
(a) Elephant
(b) Bear
(c) Lion
(d) Gibbon
Answer: (d) Gibbon
In simple words: The gibbon was the most liked and well-known animal among all the animals living in the zoo.

🎯 Exam Tip: Remember key character details like who was popular or unique to answer direct questions accurately.

Question 2. "I am getting scared myself" who said this sentence?
(a) Motu
(b) Hallu
(c) Rangu
(d) Kalu
Answer: (c) Rangu
In simple words: Rangu, the crocodile, said he was scared. Crocodiles are often thought of as brave, so this shows how bad the situation was.

🎯 Exam Tip: Pay close attention to dialogue and who says what to correctly identify speakers in a story.

Question 3. Who did the children try to make angry?
(a) Elephant
(b) Tiger
(c) Owl
(d) Crocodile
Answer: (b) Tiger
In simple words: The children tried to make the tiger angry by throwing stones at it while it was sleeping. They did this without thinking about how it would feel.

🎯 Exam Tip: Identify the specific actions of characters and the recipients of those actions to answer questions about cause and effect.

B. Say whether the following statements are True or False.

Question 1. The owl suggested that the animals should talk over their problems.
Answer: True
In simple words: Huttu, the owl, suggested that all the animals should talk about the issues they were facing. This was a good first step to find a solution.

🎯 Exam Tip: Always recall the role of each character in the story; the owl often represents wisdom and seeking solutions.

Question 2. The animals did not like the way people treated them in the zoo.
Answer: True
In simple words: The animals were unhappy with how visitors were treating them at the zoo. This mistreatment led them to take action.

🎯 Exam Tip: Look for evidence of emotional responses from characters, such as sadness or anger, to confirm their feelings about a situation.

Question 3. The elephant advised the animals for strike.
Answer: False
In simple words: It was Huttu, the owl, who suggested the strike, not the elephant. The elephant, Motu, only shared his bad experience with the visitors.

🎯 Exam Tip: Be careful not to confuse who suggested which idea; often, the main planner is a specific character.

Question 4. The animals were very happy to read the message on the banner.
Answer: True
In simple words: The message of love and care on the banner made the animals feel very happy. It showed them that some people truly cared.

🎯 Exam Tip: Identify the turning point in the story, which often involves a positive interaction or message that changes characters' feelings.

Question 5. The children took the banner from one cage to the other.
Answer: True
In simple words: The children moved the banner to different cages so all the animals could see their message. This helped ensure every animal felt loved.

🎯 Exam Tip: Note specific actions taken by characters, as these often highlight their intentions and impact on the story.

निम्न प्रश्नों के उत्तर 10-20 शब्दों में दीजिए।

Question 1. Where did the animals usually assemble?
Answer: The animals usually gathered near the pond located in the center of the zoo. This central spot was their regular meeting place for fun and sharing stories.
In simple words: The animals met by a pond in the middle of the zoo.

🎯 Exam Tip: When asked about a location, provide the most specific detail mentioned in the text.

Question 2. What did the animals do in the fun time?
Answer: During their fun time, the animals would play with water and sand. They also shared their experiences with each other. This helped them bond and relax after the visitors left.
In simple words: The animals played in water and sand and shared stories.

🎯 Exam Tip: Focus on the main activities described when asked about how characters spend their time.

Question 3. When did the animals show their anger?
Answer: The animals showed their anger when they were badly treated and troubled by the visitors. Their anger grew with each repeated instance of mistreatment. They decided to take action to express this frustration.
In simple words: Animals showed anger when visitors treated them badly.

🎯 Exam Tip: Link the characters' emotional responses directly to the events or actions that caused them.

Question 4. Who was Nivedita?
Answer: Nivedita was a nine-year-old school girl. She visited the zoo with her school friends and was the first to understand why the animals were behaving differently. Her observation helped in solving the problem.
In simple words: Nivedita was a nine-year-old school girl who visited the zoo with friends.

🎯 Exam Tip: Identify key characters and their descriptive traits or roles in the story, especially those who initiate solutions.

Question 5. How did the animals feel happy?
Answer: The cages looked empty because all the animals had gone on strike to show their anger. This empty sight made the visitors realize something was wrong. After seeing the children's banner, the animals felt loved and cared for, which made them happy.
In simple words: The animals were happy after reading the children's banner that showed love.

🎯 Exam Tip: Focus on the direct cause of the animals' happiness, which was the children's loving gesture.

D. Answer the following questions in 30 to 40 words.

Question 1. What did the animals do to teach a lesson to the children?
Answer: To teach the children a lesson, the animals decided to go on strike. They stayed inside their cages and did not come out. This way, they expressed their anger without saying a word, hoping the visitors would understand their feelings. This act made the children and other visitors realize their mistakes.
In simple words: The animals went on strike and stayed inside their cages. They did this to show their anger and teach the children a lesson.

🎯 Exam Tip: Explain both the action (going on strike) and the purpose (to teach a lesson and show anger) for a complete answer.

Question 2. How could the animals come again in the open space of the cages?
Answer: The animals felt very happy after reading the message on the banner made by the children. They felt that children loved them and cared for them. Seeing this love and concern, all the animals came out into the open space of their cages. This moment showed a strong connection being rebuilt between the children and animals.
In simple words: Animals came out when they read the children's banner showing love. They felt loved and cared for.

🎯 Exam Tip: Highlight the direct cause and effect: the banner showing love led to the animals' return, emphasizing the power of empathy.

Activity - II

A. Fill in the blanks with the suitable words from the box below.
delighted, tease, asleep, flock, spend
I. It is very bad to ...... anyone.
II. You should ...... your spare time in drawing pictures.
III. He saw a ...... of sheep in the village yesterday.
IV. My son was ...... to find ice-cream.
Answer:
I. It is very bad to tease anyone.
II. You should spend your spare time in drawing pictures.
III. He saw a flock of sheep in the village yesterday.
IV. My son was delighted to find ice-cream. The word 'flock' specifically refers to a group of sheep, showing careful vocabulary use.
In simple words: We used words from the box to complete the sentences correctly. Tease means to bother someone. Spend means to use time. Flock is a group of sheep. Delighted means very happy.

🎯 Exam Tip: Read each sentence carefully and consider the meaning of each word in the box to find the best fit. Context clues are very important.

B. Match the following words in column 'A' with their meanings in column 'B'.

Answer: The words in column 'A' are matched with their correct meanings from column 'B'. This helps us understand new vocabulary words and their definitions, which is important for building language skills.
In simple words: We matched each word with what it means. For example, 'Prefer' means 'like better', and 'Flock' means 'group of animals'.

🎯 Exam Tip: When matching words, identify the core meaning of each word and find the most accurate corresponding definition. If unsure, eliminate known pairs first.

C. Add 'ing' to the following words.
I. Run
II. Care
III. Put
IV. Roll
V. Loll
VI. Clap
VII. Yell
VIII. Chat
IX. Whip
X. Tease
Answer:
I. Running
II. Caring
III. Putting
IV. Rolling
V. Lolling
VI. Clapping
VII. Yelling
VIII. Chatting
IX. Whipping
X. Teasing. Many words double their last consonant before adding '-ing' if they end in a vowel and a consonant (CVC rule), like 'run' becoming 'running'.
In simple words: We added '-ing' to each word to change it into a form that shows an action is happening now. For some words, we had to double the last letter.

🎯 Exam Tip: Remember the spelling rules for adding '-ing': double the final consonant for CVC words (like run-running), drop 'e' for words ending in 'e' (like care-caring), and simply add 'ing' for others.

Activity - III

Read the following sentences carefully.
I. The match will start at 5 p.m. We ought to reach the playground at 4.30 p.m.
II. You are very weak. You ought to take a balanced diet.
We use ought to when we think we have a moral duty to do something.
It shows that some action would be right or sensible in a situation.

A. Rewrite the following sentences using 'ought' to':
I. You should take care of your health.
II. You should not tease the animals in the zoo.
III. Everyone should send the girls to school.
IV. The building is damaged. It should be repaired.
V. You should keep your house clean.
Answer:
I. You ought to take care of your health.
II. You ought not to tease animals in the zoo.
III. Everyone ought to send the girls to school.
IV. The building is damaged. It ought to be repaired.
V. You ought to keep your house clean. The phrase 'ought to' implies a sense of duty or what is advisable, similar to 'should' but sometimes with a stronger moral emphasis.
In simple words: We changed the sentences to use 'ought to'. This means it is the right or good thing to do.

🎯 Exam Tip: 'Ought to' is used for advice or what is morally right. For negative statements, use 'ought not to'.

B. Complete the sentences using 'ought to':
I. Deepawali is coming soon. You .......
II. Your sari is very dirty. You .......
III. Your labours look tired. They
IV. The rose plant is drying up. You
V. Shanu has been eating too many sweets. She ........
VI. Your hand writing is very bad. You ........
Answer:
I. Deepawali is coming soon. You ought to clean your home.
II. Your sari is very dirty. You ought to dry clean it.
III. Your labours look tired. They ought to rest.
IV. The rose plant is drying up. You ought to water it.
V. Shanu has been eating too many sweets. She ought to stop eating sweets.
VI. Your hand writing is very bad. You ought to practice writing more. Using 'ought to' here suggests a recommendation or a necessary action based on the situation described. Each completion offers a sensible and appropriate action.
In simple words: We finished the sentences by adding 'ought to' and a suitable verb. This told us what should be done in each situation, like cleaning for Deepawali or resting if tired.

🎯 Exam Tip: When completing sentences with 'ought to', choose a verb that logically follows the situation described and expresses a recommendation or duty.

C. Either ...... Or.

Join the following sentences using "either ......or'
I. You can go by bus. You can go by train.
II. You or he will be selected for the championship.
III. Ojasvi can take part in dance. Ojasvi can take part in song.
IV. She can read English. She can read French.
V. Raju went to the market. Raju went to the cinema.
VI. Saroj is a principal. Indra is a principal.
VII. She drinks tea. She drinks coffee.
VIII. Renu broke the window glass. Raju broke the window glass.
IX. Jai would be sent to fetch milk. Sandeep would be sent to fetch milk.
Answer:
I. You can either go by bus or by train.
II. Either you or he will be selected for the championship.
III. Ojasvi can take part either in dance or in song.
IV. She can read either English or French.
V. Raju went to either the market or to the cinema.
VI. Either Saroj or Indra is a principal. This structure helps combine two choices or possibilities into a single sentence.
VII. She drinks either tea or coffee.
VIII. Either Renu or Raju broke the window glass.
IX. Either Jai or Sandeep would be sent to fetch milk.
In simple words: We used "either...or" to join sentences that give two choices. This makes one sentence out of two options.

🎯 Exam Tip: Use "either...or" to present two alternatives. Ensure it links grammatically similar parts of the sentence (e.g., two nouns, two verbs, two phrases).

Activity - IV

A. The teacher will recite the poem and students will follow.
At the zoo we saw a bear
He had long, dark fuzzy hair We saw a lion in a cage
He was in awful rage We saw the big long-necked giraffe
And the silly monkeys made us laugh,
But my favourite animal at zoo is the elephant, what about you?

B. Which of the underlined letters have a different sound.

Question 1.
A. stomach
B. often
C. watch
D. fetch
Answer: (c) stomach
In simple words: The 'ch' in stomach sounds different from the 'ch' in watch and fetch. In 'stomach', 'ch' sounds like 'k'. In 'watch' and 'fetch', 'ch' sounds like 'tsh'.

🎯 Exam Tip: To identify different sounds, say the words aloud and listen carefully to how the specific letters are pronounced.

Question 2.
A. loud
B. around
C. about
D. thought
Answer: (d) thought
In simple words: The 'ou' sound in 'thought' is different from the 'ou' sound in 'loud', 'around', and 'about'. In 'thought', 'ou' makes an 'aw' sound, while in the others, it makes an 'ow' sound.

🎯 Exam Tip: Focus on the specific vowel sounds or blends. Sometimes, identical letter combinations can have different pronunciations.

Activity-V

Question 1. You have returned home after visiting a zoo. You have enjoyed watching the animals in the zoo. Write a diary note expressing your feelings.
You may use the following hints in your diary writing:
Name of the zoo Day of the visit Names of the animals, birds you saw there
The voice you gave to the animals
How you felt when you saw the animals and birds, etc.
Answer:
Dear Diary,
It was a truly wonderful day that I want to share with you. Today, my mother took us to Kamla Nehru Zoo. It was filled with many different kinds of animals. The weather was pleasant for our Sunday visit. Among all the animals, I liked the gibbon and bear the most. They looked very cute and innocent. It felt like I was in a small jungle with lions roaring and monkeys chattering. I also saw many different birds, like the pelican and heron, which were awesome. I made sure not to give any food to the animals, as it was instructed on their cages. When I saw them, I wondered why some people would torture them. Animals are so innocent. I promise I will never hurt them! It's time to sleep now. Good night. Visiting a zoo can be an educational experience, helping us learn about wildlife and the importance of conservation.
In simple words: I went to Kamla Nehru Zoo today and saw many animals and birds like gibbons, bears, lions, pelicans, and herons. I enjoyed it very much and felt happy, but also sad to think some people hurt innocent animals. I promised I would never do that.

🎯 Exam Tip: When writing a diary entry, remember to include specific details, emotions, and personal reflections, making it sound authentic and engaging.

Animal's Strike Additional Questions And Answers

A. Tick the correct alternative.

Question 1. Where did the animals assemble everyday?
(a) In the lion's cage
(b) In the garden
(c) In the meeting room
(d) Near the pond situated in the middle of the zoo
Answer: (d) Near the pond situated in the middle of the zoo
In simple words: The animals gathered daily by the pond that was in the center of the zoo.

🎯 Exam Tip: Recall the setting of the animal gatherings mentioned in the story's summary to identify the correct location.

Question 2. Who was surprised at sudden change of stopping the meeting activity?
(a) Huttu
(b) Kalu
(c) Hallu
(d) Tiger
Answer: (a) Huttu
In simple words: Huttu, the owl, was surprised when the animals suddenly stopped meeting. He was the first to notice the change.

🎯 Exam Tip: Identify the character who first observes a problem or change, as they often play a key role in the story's development.

Question 3. What did some people look at with greed?
(a) Skin
(b) Tusks
(c) Tail
(d) Eyes
Answer: (b) Tusks
In simple words: Some visitors looked greedily at the elephant's tusks. This shows their selfish desires.

🎯 Exam Tip: Remember specific details mentioned by the animals about what visitors coveted or harmed, such as the elephant's tusks.

Question 4. Who was fed with potatoes?
(a) Kalu
(b) Rangu
(c) Motu
(d) Hallu
Answer: (b) Rangu
In simple words: Rangu, the crocodile, was fed potatoes along with a stone. This caused him pain and made him scared.

🎯 Exam Tip: Keep track of which animal experienced which specific act of cruelty from the visitors.

Question 5. Whose friend was shifted to another zoo?
(a) Rangu
(b) Kalu
(c) Hallu
(d) Huttu
Answer: (c) Hallu
In simple words: Hallu the gibbon's best friend, Rolu, was moved to a different zoo. This made Hallu feel very lonely.

🎯 Exam Tip: Note relationships between characters and events that cause significant emotional impact, such as a friend being moved.

Question 6. Who gave the idea of going on a strike?
(a) Kalu
(b) Motu
(c) Huttu
(d) Tiger
Answer: (c) Huttu
In simple words: Huttu, the owl, came up with the idea for the animals to go on strike. He wanted them to teach the visitors a lesson.

🎯 Exam Tip: Confirm who proposes the central solution or plan in the story, as this character often drives the plot forward.

Question 7. On which day animals go for stike?
(a) Saturday
(b) Sunday
(c) Monday
(d) Tuesday
Answer: (b) Sunday
In simple words: The animals went on strike on Sunday. This was a clever choice because Sunday is usually the busiest day at the zoo.

🎯 Exam Tip: Pay attention to specific details like days of the week, as they can be crucial for answering factual questions.

Question 8. Who guessed the right reason of animals not coming out?
(a) Shelly
(b) Pinky
(c) Nivedita
(d) Seema
Answer: (c) Nivedita
In simple words: Nivedita, the nine-year-old girl, correctly guessed why the animals were not coming out. She understood they were upset.

🎯 Exam Tip: Identify characters who show particular insight or understanding, as they often resolve key conflicts.

Question 9. What did children prepare to show their love for animals?
(a) Cake
(b) Poster
(c) Dance
(d) Banner
Answer: (d) Banner
In simple words: The children made a large banner to show their love. The banner had a message of affection for the animals.

🎯 Exam Tip: Focus on the specific item created or action taken by characters to express their feelings or resolve a situation.

Question 10. How did animals feel after reading the banner?
(a) Much better
(b) Sad
(c) Annoyed
(d) Angry
Answer: (a) Much better
In simple words: After reading the banner, the animals felt much better. They felt loved and understood by the children.

🎯 Exam Tip: The emotional change in characters after a resolution is often a key point in a story.

B. Answer the following questions in one sentence.

Question 1. Who suggested to talk over the problems with one another?
Answer: Huttu, the owl, suggested that the animals should talk about their problems with one another. This wise suggestion helped them start finding a solution. The owl is often seen as a symbol of wisdom in stories.
In simple words: Huttu the owl said they should talk about their problems together.

🎯 Exam Tip: Directly state the character's name who proposed the action when answering a "who" question.

Question 2. What was the name of the elephant?
Answer: The elephant's name was Motu. Motu was one of the first animals to share his sad experiences with the visitors, highlighting the problems they faced.
In simple words: The elephant was called Motu.

🎯 Exam Tip: For naming questions, give the exact name as found in the text.

Question 3. Who was made angry by throwing stones?
Answer: The tiger was made angry by throwing stones. Visitors threw stones at the tiger when it was sleeping peacefully, disturbing its rest and causing frustration. Animals also feel emotions like anger and sadness, just like humans.
In simple words: The tiger got angry when people threw stones at it.

🎯 Exam Tip: Specify the animal and the action that provoked its anger, providing clear details from the story.

Question 4. Who was fed with bread?
Answer: Kalu, the bear, was fed with bread that had a hidden blade inside. This cruel act caused him pain and was a terrible experience. It highlights the dangers animals faced from careless visitors.
In simple words: Kalu the bear was given bread with a hidden blade.

🎯 Exam Tip: Distinguish between similar incidents, like feeding potatoes to Rangu and bread with a blade to Kalu, to avoid confusion.

Question 5. What was said by Huttu, the owl, sorrowfully?
Answer: "Things have really become worse” was said by Huttu, the owl, sorrowfully. He expressed his deep concern about the worsening situation for the animals in the zoo. This statement showed how upset he was about their treatment.
In simple words: Huttu the owl sadly said, "Things have really become worse.”

🎯 Exam Tip: When quoting a character, ensure the quote is exact and attribute it correctly to the speaker, noting their emotional state if mentioned.

C. Answer the following questions in 20 to 30 words.

Question 1. What did all animals do when visitors had left?
Answer: After visitors left, the animals of the zoo used to have fun in the water and sand. They would also sit around the pond in the middle of the zoo, just chit-chatting with each other. This was their time to relax and be themselves. Having these social interactions was important for their well-being.
In simple words: When visitors left, animals played in water and sand or talked near the pond.

🎯 Exam Tip: Describe multiple activities if the question asks what "all" animals did, showing a comprehensive understanding of their routine.

Question 2. Why did animals prefer being left alone from last few days?
Answer: In the last few days, animals preferred to stay in their cages rather than enjoying fun time because they were being teased and harmed by visitors. Their negative experiences made them want to avoid human interaction. They sought refuge in their private spaces from the cruelty.
In simple words: Animals stayed in their cages because visitors were teasing and hurting them.

🎯 Exam Tip: Clearly link the animals' actions (staying inside) to the reasons (being teased and harmed by visitors).

Question 3. How did children make animals happy?
Answer: To make the animals happy, children painted a banner with the message, “We love you, animals. We will never tease you again.” They then carried this banner from one cage to another, showing their love and concern. This act of kindness brought joy and reassurance to the animals. It was a heartfelt gesture that helped to mend the broken trust.
In simple words: Children made a banner saying "We love you" and showed it to the animals. This made the animals happy.

🎯 Exam Tip: Focus on the children's specific positive action and how it directly impacted the animals' emotional state.

Question 1. What did Huttu say?
Answer: Huttu said, "We must not hide anything from each other. Why are we neglecting each other? We should talk about our problems or else how shall we find solutions to them?" He emphasized the importance of open communication among the animals to resolve their issues. He believed that talking would lead to answers.
In simple words: Huttu said they should not hide problems from each other. He told them to talk to find solutions.

🎯 Exam Tip: When a question asks for a character's statement, provide the key points or the exact quote if it's brief and impactful.

Question 2. How did Nivedita and her friends show their concern for animals?
Answer: Nivedita and her friends showed their concern by spending their spare time painting a big banner. It read, “We love you animals. We’ll never tease you again.” They carried this banner throughout the zoo, from one cage to another, to show their love and concern directly to the animals. This creative and heartfelt act demonstrated their empathy and desire for reconciliation. Their efforts were a key part of resolving the animals' strike.
In simple words: Nivedita and friends made a banner saying "We love you, animals" and carried it around the zoo. This showed their care.

🎯 Exam Tip: Highlight the specific actions (painting, carrying the banner) and the message conveyed to show the children's concern effectively.

Question 5. Whose friend was shifted to another zoo?
(a) Rangu
(b) Kalu
(c) Hallu
(d) Huttu
Answer: (c) Hallu
In simple words: Hallu's best friend was sent to another zoo, which made Hallu feel very lonely.

🎯 Exam Tip: Remember key character relationships to answer questions about who was connected to whom in the story.

Question 6. Who gave the idea of going on a strike?
(a) Kalu
(b) Motu
(c) Huttu
(d) tiger
Answer: (c) Huttu
In simple words: Huttu, the owl, came up with the plan for the animals to go on strike to show their anger to the visitors.

🎯 Exam Tip: Identify the main planner or instigator of key events in the story to correctly answer "who" questions.

Question 7. On which day animals go for stike?
(a) Saturday
(b) Sunday
(c) Monday
(d) Tuesday
Answer: (b) Sunday
In simple words: The animals decided to go on strike on Sunday, which is usually the busiest day at the zoo.

🎯 Exam Tip: Pay attention to specific details like days or times mentioned in the story as they can be asked in questions.

Question 8. Who guessed the right reason of animals not coming out?
(a) Shelly
(b) Pinky
(c) Nivedita
(d) Seema
Answer: (c) Nivedita
In simple words: A nine-year-old girl named Nivedita correctly guessed that the animals were staying inside because they were tired of being teased by visitors.

🎯 Exam Tip: Note characters who show insight or solve problems, as they are often subjects of "who" questions.

Question 9. What did children prepare to show their love for animals?
(a) Cake
(b) Poster
(c) Dance
(d) Banner
Answer: (d) Banner
In simple words: The children made a big banner that said, "We love you, animals. We'll never tease you again" to show their affection.

🎯 Exam Tip: Remember the specific actions taken by characters to address a situation, such as creating a banner in this story.

Question 10. How did animals feel after reading the banner?
(a) Much better
(b) Sad
(c) Annoyed
(d) Angry
Answer: (a) Much better
In simple words: The animals felt much happier after seeing the children's banner, realizing they were loved and cared for.

🎯 Exam Tip: Understand how events affect the characters' emotions to answer questions about their feelings or reactions.

B. Answer the following questions in one sentence.

Question 1. Who suggested to talk over the problems with one another?
Answer: Huttu, the owl, suggested that the animals should talk about their problems with each other. This was an important step towards finding a solution.
In simple words: Huttu, the owl, told everyone to share their problems.

🎯 Exam Tip: Identify the character who initiates discussions or solutions for collective issues.

Question 2. What was the name of the elephant?
Answer: The elephant's name was Motu. Motu was the first animal to share his feelings about how visitors treated him.
In simple words: The elephant was called Motu.

🎯 Exam Tip: Remember the names of key animals or characters when they are introduced in the story.

Question 3. Who was made angry by throwing stones?
Answer: The tiger was made angry when visitors threw stones at him, even when he was sleeping peacefully. This made the tiger feel very disturbed.
In simple words: People threw stones at the tiger, making it angry.

🎯 Exam Tip: Link specific incidents to the animals involved to accurately answer such questions.

Question 4. Who was fed with bread?
Answer: Kalu, the bear, was fed bread that had a blade cleverly hidden inside by some naughty boys. This caused Kalu a lot of pain.
In simple words: Kalu, the bear, was given bread with a hidden blade.

🎯 Exam Tip: Focus on the specific events and which character experienced them.

Question 5. Who said, "Things have really become worse"?
Answer: "Things have really become worse" was said by Huttu, the owl, sorrowfully. Huttu noticed the changing mood among the animals.
In simple words: Huttu, the owl, said things had become worse, feeling sad.

🎯 Exam Tip: Identify important quotes and the character who uttered them, especially those showing a change in mood or situation.

Question. Why did the cages look empty to the visitors?
Answer: The cages looked empty because all the animals had gone on strike to show their anger. They decided to stay inside their rooms so visitors would understand their feelings.
In simple words: The cages were empty because animals were on strike to show they were angry.

🎯 Exam Tip: Connect the animals' actions (going on strike) to the visible effect (empty cages) as the cause and result.

C. Answer the following questions in 20 to 30 words.

Question 1. What did all animals do when visitors had left?
Answer: After the visitors left, the zoo animals would gather near the pond in the middle of the zoo. They would have fun playing in the water and sand, and share their daily experiences with each other. This was their special time to relax.
In simple words: Animals played in the pond and shared stories after visitors left.

🎯 Exam Tip: Describe the animals' routine and recreational activities when they were alone.

Question 2. Why did animals prefer being left alone from last few days?
Answer: The animals started to prefer being alone in their cages because visitors had been treating them badly. They were being teased and even hurt, which made them sad and angry. So, they avoided being seen.
In simple words: Animals stayed alone because visitors teased and hurt them.

🎯 Exam Tip: Explain the reasons behind a character's change in behavior, linking it to previous negative experiences.

Question 3. How did children make animals happy?
Answer: To make the animals happy, children painted a large banner with a message saying, "We love you, animals. We will never tease you again." They carried this banner from one cage to another, showing their love and concern. This made the animals feel much better.
In simple words: Children made a banner showing love, which made animals happy.

🎯 Exam Tip: Focus on the specific actions taken by the children and how these actions positively affected the animals.

Question 4. How did Nivedita and her friends show their concern for animals?
Answer: Nivedita and her friends showed their concern by painting a large banner with a message of love and a promise not to tease the animals again. They then took this banner to the zoo and displayed it at each cage. This act showed their deep care for the animals.
In simple words: Nivedita and friends showed care by making a "We love you" banner and displaying it at the zoo.

🎯 Exam Tip: When asked about showing concern, explain the specific, visible actions taken by the characters to convey their feelings.