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Extra Important Questions for NCERT Class 6 English Poorvi Unit 2 Friendship Chapter 4 ‘The Unlikely Best Friends’
The Unlikely Best Friends – Multiple Choice type Questions (MCQ)
Choose the correct option:
1. Where did Gajaraj live?
a. In a farmer’s house
b. In the royal stables
c. In the forest
d. In a zoo
2. Who looked after Gajaraj?
a. The dog
b. The farmer
c. His mahout
d. The king himself
3. Why was Gajaraj sad despite royal comforts?
a. He was sick
b. He missed the king
c. He had no friends
d. He did not like the mahout
4. How did the dog first enter Gajaraj’s stable?
a. The dog was chased by a leopard
b. The dog was born there
c. By straying into the stable
d. The farmer brought him there
5. What did Gajaraj do when he saw the dog for the first time?
a. stared at him in astonishment
b. Ignored him
c. Called the mahout
d. Shared his food
6. What did the mahout notice the next morning?
a. Gajaraj did not eat his food
b. Gajaraj liked the dog’s company
c. The dog had left the stable
d. Gajaraj was sick
7. How did Gajaraj and the dog play at the pond?
a. Gajaraj splashed water on the dog
b. They both swam together
c. The dog splashed water on Gajraj
d. The mahout splashed water on both of them
8. What did the farmer call the dog?
a. Snoopy
b. Buntee
c. Tintin
d. Bruno
9. How did Gajaraj react when the dog was taken away?
a. He refused to eat
b. He broke his shed
c. He trumpeted loudly
d. He tried to follow the farmer
10. What made the farmer decide to let Buntee return?
a. The mahout requested him
b. The king ordered him
c. The dog refused to eat
d. The dog ran away
11. What did Buntee do before leaving the farmer?
a. Jumped with joy
b. Licked the farmer’s hand
c. wagged his tail
d. Ate some food
12. How did Gajaraj greet the dog when he returned?
a. He offered him food
b. He trumpeted loudly
c. He picked him up with his trunk
d. He waved his trunk with joy
13. Who followed Buntee to the stable?
a. No one
b. The mahout
c. The farmer
d. The king
14. What did the mahout and the farmer realize at the end?
a. They had also found friendship
b. Both animals were hungry
c. Dogs and elephants are best friends
d. Animals should be allowed to do as they please
15. What is the main theme of the story?
a. Hard work and dedication
b. Courage and bravery
c. Friendship and kindness
d. Royal luxury and care
Answers
- b. In the royal stables
- c. His mahout
- c. He had no friends
- c. By straying into the stable
- d. Shared his food
- b. Gajaraj liked the dog’s company
- a. Gajaraj splashed water on the dog
- b. Buntee
- a. He refused to eat
- c. The dog refused to eat
- b. Licked the farmer’s hand
- c. He picked him up with his trunk
- c. The farmer
- a. They had also found friendship
- c. Friendship and kindness
The Unlikely Best Friends – Fill In the blanks with appropriate words from the box:
| rode | eating | royal | sprang | food |
| ran | mahout | missed | pushed | farmer |
1. Gajaraj lived in the __________ stables, where he was looked after by the __________.
2. The __________ strayed into the stable one evening and found some food, which Gajaraj __________ towards him.
3. The dog __________ the elephant’s back when they were going home, but the __________ called him back.
4. When the dog was taken away, both Gajaraj and the dog stopped __________ their food because they __________ each other.
5. The farmer decided to let the dog return to the stable, and the dog __________ to his feet and __________ all the way to Gajaraj.
Answer:
1. Gajaraj lived in the royal stables, where he was looked after by the mahout.
2. The dog strayed into the stable one evening and found some food, which Gajaraj pushed towards him.
3. The dog rode on the elephant’s back when they were going home, but the farmer called him back.
4. When the dog was taken away, both Gajaraj and the dog stopped eating their food because they missed each other.
5. The farmer decided to let the dog return to the stable, and the dog sprang to his feet and ran all the way to Gajaraj.
The Unlikely Best Friends – Match the words in column A with those in column B:
| A | B |
| Gajaraj | found the dog and took him home |
| The dog | took care of Gajaraj every day |
| The mahout | strayed into the stable and became a friend |
| The farmer | made both the elephant and the dog happy |
| The friendship | lived in the royal stables |
Answer:
| A | B |
| Gajaraj | lived in the royal stables |
| The dog | strayed into the stable and became a friend |
| The mahout | took care of Gajaraj every day |
| The farmer | found the dog and took him home |
| The friendship | made both the elephant and the dog happy |
The Unlikely Best Friends – State whether the following statements are TRUE or FALSE:
1. Gajaraj wished for a friend because he felt lonely in the royal stables.
2. The dog splashed water on Gajaraj during his bath in the pond.
3. The farmer found his lost dog sitting happily on the elephant’s back.
4. The mahout refused to feed Gajaraj after he stopped eating his food.
5. The farmer untied the dog and allowed him to return to Gajaraj.
Answers:
True
False – It was Gajaraj who playfully splashed water on the dog.
True
False – The mahout was worried and tried to find out why Gajaraj wasn’t eating.
True
The Unlikely Best Friends – Short Answer Type Questions
1. Where did Gajraj live?
Answer:
Gajraj lived in the best booth of the royal stables.
2. Why did the king order that Gajraj should be well cared for?
Answer:
The king ordered that Gajraj should be well cared for because he was extremely fond of the elephant.
3. What did Gajaraj wish for?
Answer:
Gajaraj felt lonely, so he wished for a friend to play with.
4. Why did the dog stray into the stable?
Answer:
The dog strayed into the stable because it was tired and hungry.
5. What did Gajaraj do when he saw the dog for the first time?
Answer:
He pushed some of his food towards the dog.
6. How did the dog react when Gajaraj shared his food?
Answer:
The dog wagged its tail to thank Gajaraj for sharing his food.
7. How do we know that the dog was hungry and tired?
Answer:
After wagging his tail to thank the elephant, the dog concentrated on eating the food and fell asleep soon after finishing his meal.
8. How did the mahout react when he saw the dog in the stable?
Answer:
The mahout did not mind the dog being in the stable because he noticed that Gajraj seemed to enjoy the dog’s company.
9. What did the Mahout throw to the dog? How did the dog react?
Answer:
The mahout threw some crumbs to the dog. The dog wagged its tail in acceptance.
10. Who accompanied the elephant when it went out for a bath?
Answer:
The dog accompanied his friend, the elephant, when he went out for a bath.
11. How did the elephant bathe?
Answer:
The elephant plunged into the water and showered with his long trunk.
12. Why did the dog yelp?
Answer:
The dog yelped when Gajraj playfully splashed him with a trunkful of water because he hated taking showers.
13. Where did the farmer see the dog?
Answer:
The farmer saw his dog perched on the elephant’s back.
14. How did the farmer take the dog home?
Answer:
The farmer tied a rope around the dog’s neck and led him home.
15. What name did the farmer call the dog?
Answer:
The farmer called the dog Buntee.
16. Why did Gajaraj stop eating after the dog left?
Answer:
Gajaraj stopped eating because he missed his friend, the dog.
17. What did the mahout do when Gajaraj stopped eating?
Answer:
The mahout worried and tried to find out why Gajaraj wasn’t eating.
18. What did the farmer do when he realized the dog missed Gajaraj?
Answer:
The farmer very kindly untied the dog and let him go back to Gajaraj.
19. What did the dog do before running back to Gajaraj?
Answer:
The dog sprang to his feet, licked the farmer’s hand in gratitude before running back to the stable.
20. How did Gajaraj express his joy when the dog returned?
Answer:
Gajaraj excitedly picked up the dog with his trunk and gave him a joyous swing.
21. Who watched Gajaraj and the dog eat together after they were reunited?
Answer:
The mahout and the farmer fondly watched Gajaraj and the dogeat together.
22. How did the mahout and the farmer become friends?
Answer:
They became friends after the dog returned to Gajaraj and they saw the bond between the two animals.
23. What lesson can we learn from Gajaraj and the dog’s story?
Answer:
The story teaches the importance of friendship and caring for others.
The Unlikely Best Friends – Long Answer Type Questions
1. Why did Gajaraj feel sad despite living in the royal stables and receiving the best care?
Answer:
Gajaraj lived in the royal stables, where he was provided with the best booth and enjoyed all comforts as the king was very fond of him. The mahout, a kind and caring man, took very good care of him by feeding him and giving him daily baths. However, Gajaraj felt sad and lonely because he had no friends. Although the mahout cared for him, he was not a friend. Gajaraj longed for a friend with whom he could play and spend his time, and this loneliness made him unhappy in spite of the royal comforts.
2. Describe the pain Gajaraj and the dog felt when they were separated, and what did the farmer do to help them reunite?
Answer:
When the farmer found his lost dog, Buntee, on Gajaraj’s back, he hugged the dog and decided to take him home. Gajaraj and the dog were heartbroken to be separated. The dog yelped, and the elephant winced in anguish, but neither the farmer nor the mahout noticed their misery at first. After the separation, Gajaraj stopped eating, so the mahout grew worried about his health. Meanwhile, the dog also refused food at the farmer’s place. Realizing that the dog missed his friend Gajaraj, the farmer kindly untied him and allowed him to return to the stable. The dog ran back joyfully, and their reunion brought relief and happiness to both.
3. How did the mahout and the farmer help the animals in the story, and how did they become friends?
Answer:
The mahout played a crucial role in taking care of Gajaraj, ensuring his well-being in the royal stables. He noticed Gajaraj’s fondness for the stray dog and allowed the dog to stay. When Gajaraj stopped eating after the dog was taken away, the mahout grew concerned and suspected that he was missing his friend.
Similarly, the farmer realized that his dog was unhappy after he was separated from his friend. Understanding the depth of the bond between the two animals, the farmer allowed the dog return to Gajaraj.
Their shared concern for the animals drew the mahout and the farmer closer together, and they too eventually became friends.
4. What is the theme of the story, and how is it conveyed through the characters of Gajaraj and the dog
Answer:
The theme of the story is the value of friendship and compassion. Despite his grand lifestyle in the royal stables, Gajaraj was lonely until he found a friend in the stray dog. Their bond highlights the importance of companionship. The story also stresses the power of empathy, as both the mahout and the farmer played meaningful roles in ensuring the happiness of the two animals. The reunion of Gajaraj and the dog emphasizes that friendship transcends all differences and fills our lives with joy.
