UP Board Solutions Class 7 English Chapter 8 Mahatma Gandhi

Exercise (अभ्यास)

Comprehension Questions

Question 1. Answer the following questions:

Question a. What was Gandhiji's full name?
Answer: Gandhiji's full name was Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi. People often called him 'Bapu' or the 'Father of the Nation'.
In simple words: Gandhiji's full name was Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi.

🎯 Exam Tip: Always include both his given name and his family name when asked for a full name.

Question b. When and where was Gandhiji born?
Answer: Gandhiji was born on October 2, 1869, in Porbandar, which is a place in Kathiawad, Gujarat. This day is celebrated as Gandhi Jayanti.
In simple words: Gandhiji was born on October 2, 1869, in Porbandar, Kathiawad.

🎯 Exam Tip: Remember both the exact date and the specific place for historical birth details.

Question c. Write the main qualities of Gandhiji's character.
Answer: Gandhiji was honest and truthful from a young age. He lived a simple life, like a saint. He is known worldwide for his strong belief in non-violence and peace. His life showed how powerful truth and kindness can be.
In simple words: Gandhiji was honest, truthful, lived simply, and believed in non-violence.

🎯 Exam Tip: When listing qualities, use clear and descriptive adjectives that highlight key aspects of the person's personality.

Question d. Why was Gandhiji restless?
Answer: Gandhiji felt restless because he saw his own people suffering under foreign rule. He wanted to free India from British control and help everyone. He deeply cared about the injustice his countrymen faced.
In simple words: Gandhiji was restless because his people were suffering under foreign rule.

🎯 Exam Tip: Explain the cause of his restlessness, linking it directly to the problems faced by his countrymen.

Question e. Whose story inspired Gandhiji to serve his parents?
Answer: The story of Shravana Kumar inspired Gandhiji to serve his parents. Shravana Kumar was famous for carrying his old and blind parents in baskets, showing great devotion. This story deeply influenced Gandhiji to also serve his own parents.
In simple words: The story of Shravana Kumar inspired Gandhiji to serve his parents.

🎯 Exam Tip: Identify the specific person or story that provided inspiration for a particular action.

Question f. Why do we call Gandhiji as ‘Father of the Nation'?
Answer: We call Gandhiji the 'Father of the Nation' because he made huge efforts for our country's freedom. He led many movements like Satyagraha and the Non-Cooperation Movement, helping India become independent. He is remembered for uniting the nation.
In simple words: We call Gandhiji the 'Father of the Nation' because of his big role in India getting freedom.

🎯 Exam Tip: Explain the title by highlighting his significant contributions to the country's independence.

Question g. Who assassinated Gandhiji and when?
Answer: Nathuram Godse assassinated Gandhiji. This sad event happened on January 30, 1948. January 30th is now observed as Martyr's Day in India to honor him and other martyrs.
In simple words: Nathuram Godse killed Gandhiji on January 30, 1948.

🎯 Exam Tip: Include both the name of the person and the exact date of the event for a complete answer.

Question 2. Write 'T' for true statements and 'F' for false statements :
Answer:
a. Mahatma Gandhi was born on 2nd November 1869. - False
b. His mother's name was Shantibai. - False
c. He was honest and truthful since his childhood. - True
d. 30th January is celebrated as Martyr's Day in India. - True
In simple words: We checked each sentence against the facts from the lesson to see if it was true or false.

🎯 Exam Tip: Carefully read each statement and compare it with the exact facts from the text before marking it true or false.

Word Power

Question 1. Write the opposites of the following words :
Answer:
honest - dishonest
kind - unkind
poor - rich
equal - unequal
justice - injustice
dark - light
happiness - unhappiness
necessary - unnecessary
In simple words: Opposites are words that mean the exact opposite of each other, like "good" and "bad".

🎯 Exam Tip: Look for common prefixes like 'dis-', 'un-', or 'in-' that can change a word into its opposite.

Language Practice

Question 1. Match the suffix with the root word to make a new word:
Answer:
truth + ful = truthful
child + hood = childhood
rest + less = restless
govern + ment = government
king + dom = kingdom
In simple words: A suffix is a small part added to the end of a word to change its meaning or type, like adding '-ful' to 'truth' makes 'truthful'.

🎯 Exam Tip: Understand the meaning of common suffixes to correctly form new words from root words.

Question 2. Using the table frame questions, write the suitable 'Yes' or 'No' answers below them :
Answer:
a. Does a bird fly? – Yes, it does.
b. Does a cat fly? – No, it doesn't.
c. Do birds fly? – Yes, they do.
d. Do cats fly? – No, they don't.
e. Does a frog fly? – No, it doesn't.
f. Do frogs fly? – No, they don't.
In simple words: The table helps us form questions about what animals can do, and we answer them with 'Yes' or 'No' based on what is true for each animal.

🎯 Exam Tip: Pay attention to whether the subject is singular (does a bird) or plural (do birds) to use the correct auxiliary verb (does/do) and pronoun (it/they).

Acitivity
Note: Do it yourself.