DAV: Class VI English Literature Chapter 2: The White Elephant by Ruskin Bond

DAV: English Literature Class VI

Chapter 2: The White Elephant by Ruskin Bond

I Understanding the Story

A. Answer the… two or three … (For full question, refer to the book.)

1. How did … (For full question, refer to the book.)

Ans. The forester had been lost in the forest for many days and could not find his way back to his city. The elephant carried him through the forest and dropped him on the outskirts of his city.

2. Why did … (For full question, refer to the book.)

Ans. The white elephant’s mother was old and experienced. She knew the ways of human beings towards them. Hence, she advised her son not to help the man in distress.

3. How did … (For full question, refer to the book.)

Ans. The forester responded ....

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B. Given below … (For full question, refer to the book.)

Ans.

(a)

Elephant’s reaction		Mother’s reaction
Wants to help the man		Forbids him to go
˅	Incident	˅
˅	Voice of a man in distress	˅
Elephant’s character		Mother’s character
˅		˅
Helpful		Suspicious, experienced

(b)

Forester’s thoughts		King’s thoughts
If I capture this elephant for the king, he will reward me richly		............. For all the answers: Buy Model Answer Book
˅	Incident	˅
˅	The forester informs the king about the white elephant	˅
Forester’s character		King’s character
˅		˅
Greedy, ungrateful		........

(c)

Elephant’s thoughts		Mother’s thoughts
The forester has betrayed me		...........
˅	Incident	˅
˅	The king’s men capture the white elephant	˅
Forester’s reaction		King’s reaction
˅		˅
I will get rich rewards		.....................For all the answers: Buy Model Answer Book

(d)

King’s reply		Elephant’s feelings
I give you your freedom to return to your mother		Thankful to the king
˅	Incident	˅
˅	......	˅
King’s character		Mother’s feelings
˅		˅
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II HOTS

‘Noble animal … (For full question, refer to the book.)

Ans. The white elephant is a noble ....

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On the other hand, ....For all the answers: Buy Model Answer Book

III Life Skills

‘Let us forget … (For full question, refer to the book.)

Ans. ‘Forgive, forget and move on’ .... life ahead. With such a positive attitude, For all the answers: Buy Model Answer Book

IV Values

Imagine yourself … (For full question, refer to the book.)

Ans.

My dear Countrymen

Today, we are celebrating the ....

Friends, animals are ....

I, therefore, declare ...

Long live our kingdom!

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V Writing Skills

On behalf of … (For full question, refer to the book.)

Ans.

Deep Forest

The Forest of Junagarh

Date: 18^th November 2020

Respected King

I am an old blind elephant, residing in the Deep Forest of your kingdom.

Due to ....

O noble king, ....

I shall be ever be grateful for your kindness.

Yours sincerely

Mother Elephant

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