Tiger My Friend

Where was the story set?

• left bank of river Ganges

• right bank of river Ganges

• on the surface the water

• in the forest

Answer explanation

On the left bank of river Ganges is the opening sentence of the story.

Who had been fewer with the passing time?

• trees

• food

• shelter

• animals

Answer explanation

Animals were getting fewer because of the hunting activities in the area.

What is the meaning of the word 'Foothill' used in the story?

• valley

• altitude

• a low hill at the bottom of a large mountain

• mountain

Answer explanation

foot of a hill/ foot hill which means the base of a mountain range.

Which musical instrument Nandu was playing?

• flute

• trumpet

• drum

• violin

Answer explanation

Flute is a musical instrument made of bamboo. In the story Nandu was playing the flute vigorously (energetically).

Who was heading for water towards the large marsh?

• Nandu

• tiger

• Chottu

• buffaloes

Answer explanation

A marsh is a type of wetland, an area of land where water covers ground for long periods of time.

How many buffaloes were in the herd?

• 3

• 8

• 11

• 20

Answer explanation

Herd is used for a large group of animals. It is a collective noun.

"Don't call him tiger. Call him uncle." Who spoke this dialogue?

• Nandu

• Chottu

• Nandu's father

• hunter

Answer explanation

It's a myth believed by villagers in olden times that if you call a tiger uncle, he will leave you alone.

Which tree Chottu climbed in the story?

• lemon

• cotton

• banyan

• Mahua

Answer explanation

Mahua is known as Butternut Tree and is edible for both humans and animals.

Why the bear was disappointed?

• The ant-hill had been deserted a long time ago.

• The ant-hill flew in all directions.

• Tiger didn't let him eat the ants.

• He was able to smell humans nearby.

Answer explanation

Ant- hill is a home for ants.

Describe the tiger by using adjectives in the story.

Answer explanation

Tiger is the national animal of India.