CBSE CLASS 6 A Pact with the sun

 NCERT Solutions for Class 6th English

 Chapter 9

 What Happened to the Reptiles

1. In what way is Pambupatti different from any other village?

Ans:While the people in other villages clashed with one  another,    people of Painbupatti lived in peace. They did not fight in the   name of    religion  or language. In this way, Pambupatti is different from any other village.

2. Why is Prem determined not to return to his village?

Ans: Prem had left his village when the people had gone mad.  They set the houses on fire and killed one another. So Prem is determined not to return to his village.

3. Why did Makara dislike tortoises, snakes and lizards? Write a line about each.

Ans:Makara disliked tortoises because they were slow and stupid. They even carried their houses on their backs. He disliked snakes because they were slimy and they made funny noises. Makara hated lizards because they were undependable because they changed colour.

4. What went wrong when the tortoises, snakes and lizards left the forest?

Ans: There came a tough time. The forest got filled with foul smell of rotting fruits and fishes in the absence of tortoises. Rats multiplied in the absence of snakes and without lizards, there were millions of insects in the forests.

5. Why do you think Prem wants to tell the story of the reptiles to the people of his village?

Ans: The people of Prem’s village had gone mad. They fought with one another in the name of religion. The story of Pambupatti gave the message of peace and coexistence. It underlined the importance of living together. So Prem wanted to carry that message to his own village.

6. Do you agree that it is difficult not to go along with someone who is very strong and powerful? Express your views frankly and clearly.

Ans: It is true that the common people are peace loving and weak. They live in constant fear of the strong and powerful. It is human nature to go with the strong, to be on the safe side. But the people also stand up against the bully when they are driven to the wall. They take up arms and fight the enemy successfully.

7. If you were a baby crocodile, would you tell Makara that he was wrong? What would you say to convince him?

Ans: As a baby crocodile, I have a privilege to oppose my parents boldly. I would tell the elders that this world is a common property of all living creatures. To convince my dad, Makara, that he is wrong, I will give him a couple of reasons. First, it is the duty of the strong to protect the weak, and not to harass them. Secondly, this earth is not the sole property of any one person or animal. All are inter-dependent. Together, they make this earth a place worth-living.

I.SHORT ANSWER TYPE QUESTIONS

1.What was it that made Prem leave his village?

Ans: The communal riots in his village made life unsafe in the village. The people went mad, burnt houses and killed one another. So Prem left his village for good.

2. What surprised Prem in Pambupatti village?

Ans. Prem had seen people in his village fighting in the name of religion or language. But in Pambupatti, there was no violence, not even tension. People lived in peace. They also cared for the welfare of even strangers. This was something surprising for Prem.

3.What happened to the reptiles in the forest once?

Ans: The reptiles in the forest included crocodiles, snakes, turtles and lizards. Makara being strong and selfish, drove all other reptiles out. He got rid of turtles, snakes and lizards one by one. But this created the problem of frogs ‘ and rats and insects.

4. How did the forest become normal and peaceful again?

Ans:  It was a terrible time for the crocodiles. A small crocodile pointed out what had gone wrong. They knew that Makara was not all that strong and right. They called all their reptile friends back to Pambupatti. Their arrival marked the beginning of normal and peaceful life again in the forest.

MCQ Questions for Class 6 English 

A Pact with the Sun

 Chapter 9 

What Happened to the Reptiles with Answers

Question 1.

Prem reached Pambupatti which was

(a) a deserted village

(b) a village of forests

(c) a peaceful village

(d) a wild village

Answer

(c) a peaceful village

Question 2.

People in Pambupatti village believed

(a) in simple living

(b) in fighting in the name of religion

(c) in fighting in the name of

(d) in leading a peaceful living language

Answer

(d) in leading a peaceful living language

Question 3.

When Prem opened his eyes, he felt happy

(a) to be surrounded by the

(b) to eat rich food loving people

(c) to play the whole day

(d) to browse the net

Answer

(a) to be surrounded by the

Question 4.

Prem wished that he should

(a) enjoy living without parents

(b) never go back to his village

(c) continue playing cricket

(d) continue to work at the garage

Answer

(b) never go back to his village

Question 5.

Makara was rated as important as:

(a) he was the president

(b) he was the biggest

(c) he was the wisest

(d) he was strong and powerful

Answer

(d) he was strong and powerful

Question 6.

The lizards on their back

(a) could carry trees

(b) could not carry trees

(c) could carry eggs

(d) none of the above

Answer

(b) could not carry trees

Question 7.

The tortoises and the snakes were

(a) scared of the lizards

(b) tired of living in the jungle

(c) troubled by other animals

(d) forcibly sent out of the jungle

Answer

(d) forcibly sent out of the jungle

Question 8.

At last, life for the crocodiles

(a) became wonderful

(b) became troubled

(c) became easy

(d) became stress free

Answer

(b) became troubled

Question 9.

The newly powerful crocodiles were wise enough

(a) to send SMS to tortoises

(b) to punish Makara

(c) to call all the animals back

(d) to call snakes back to Pambupatti

Answer

(c) to call all the animals back

Question 10.

The forest came back to normal

(a) in a month

(b) as the smell disappeared

(c) in two months’ time

(d) in a day

Answer

(c) in two months’ time