The Prince of Panidihing, F4M9W7
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MCQs on The Prince of Panidihing, F4M9W7
- Who is known as the “Prince of Panidihing”?
- (a) Raju
- (b) Dulal
- (c) Bikash
- (d) Raja
- Answer: (b) Dulal
- Why is Panidihing famous?
- (a) It is a famous city
- (b) It has a beautiful wildlife sanctuary
- (c) It has a lot of shops
- (d) It is known for its factories
- Answer: (b) It has a beautiful wildlife sanctuary
- What does Dulal love the most about Panidihing?
- (a) The tall buildings
- (b) The animals and birds
- (c) The shopping centres
- (d) The playgrounds
- Answer: (b) The animals and birds
- What type of birds can be found in Panidihing?
- (a) Sparrows
- (b) Migratory birds
- (c) Only domestic birds
- (d) Penguins
- Answer: (b) Migratory birds
- How does Dulal feel about nature?
- (a) He dislikes it
- (b) He is afraid of it
- (c) He loves and respects it
- (d) He ignores it
- Answer: (c) He loves and respects it
- What lesson does The Prince of Panidihing teach us?
- (a) To buy more things
- (b) To protect and respect nature
- (c) To become rich
- (d) To ignore animals
- Answer: (b) To protect and respect nature
- Which of these animals might you see in the Panidihing sanctuary?
- (a) Tigers
- (b) Elephants
- (c) Fish and birds
- (d) Lions
- Answer: (c) Fish and birds
- Why do the people of his community admire Dulal?
- (a) He is wealthy
- (b) He is very kind and loves nature
- (c) He is solid
- (d) He is a good businessman
- Answer: (b) He is very kind and loves nature
- What does Dulal’s character symbolize in the story?
- (a) Courage
- (b) Wealth
- (c) Love for nature and conservation
- (d) Power
- Answer: (c) Love for nature and conservation
Short Question Answers on The Prince of Panidihing, F4M9W7
- Who is called the “Prince of Panidihing”?
- Dulal is known as the “Prince of Panidihing.”
- Why is Panidihing famous?
- Panidihing is famous for its beautiful wildlife sanctuary, which is home to many birds and animals.
- What does Dulal love about Panidihing?
- Dulal loves the animals, birds, and natural beauty of Panidihing.
- What kind of birds can be found in the Panidihing sanctuary?
- The Panidihing Sanctuary has migratory birds that come from different parts of the world.
- How does Dulal feel about nature?
- Dulal has a deep love and respect for nature.
- What lesson does The Prince of Panidihing teach us?
- The story teaches us to protect and respect nature.
- Why do others admire Dulal in his community?
- Dulal is admired because he is kind, loves nature, and cares for the environment.
- What animals might be seen in the Panidihing sanctuary?
- In the Panidihing sanctuary, one might see fish, birds, and other wildlife.
- What does Dulal’s character represent in the story?
- Dulal represents a love for nature and a commitment to conservation.
- What is the main message of The Prince of Panidihing?
- The main message is the importance of protecting and respecting our environment.
Chapter Wise Question Answers, F4M9W7
Here are some short answers based on the story The Prince of Panidihing to help Class 8 students understand key events and characters.
Understanding Questions and Answers
- Why did the people of Chitolia and the neighbouring villages panic?
- The people panicked because of the heavy rain and rising floodwater, which threatened their lives and homes.
- What happened when the embankment at Chitolia village was breached?
- When the embankment was breached, floodwaters rushed into the village, flooding homes and fields.
- What action did Khagen and his classmates take to rescue the villagers of Chitolia?
- Khagen and his classmates used boats to rescue the villagers stranded by the floodwaters.
- How did Khagen and Dambaru rescue Dr. Hatibaruah and Moni Baidew?
- Khagen and Dambaru navigated through the floodwaters in a boat and helped them escape safely from their flooded house.
- Why did the people of the village call Khagen “The Prince of Panidihing”?
- Khagen was called “The Prince of Panidihing” because of his bravery and leadership in rescuing the villagers during the flood.
Quick Recall Questions and Answers
- Who was Khagen? How old was he?
- Khagen was a brave young boy, and he was around 13 years old.
- “It rained heavily all week.” What was the result?
- The heavy rain caused severe flooding in Chitolia and the neighbouring villages.
- “In moments, huge waves of water broke into the villages.” What is this situation called?
- This situation is called a flood.
- “Khagen! You have saved our lives, given us a new life.” – Who said this? Why did he say this?
- Dr. Hatibaruah said this to Khagen because Khagen rescued him and others from the flood, saving their lives.
3. Complete the following sentences in your own words:
(a) The water rolled over some of the house-tops and spread rapidly across the village, covering fields and roads.
(b) By the time the people of Chitolia were evacuated, many houses were already submerged, and the villagers were exhausted from waiting for help.
(c) Half an hour later, the boat reached the doctor’s house where he and Moni Baidew were trapped, anxiously waiting for rescue.
(d) The boat took a U-turn now and headed back toward the safer areas of the village to help others who were stranded.
(e) Dambaru and the two other men somehow managed to catch hold of the raft as it drifted close, steadying it to help more people climb aboard.
4. Summary of the Situation in Panidihing
Title: Massive Flooding Strikes Panidihing; Villagers Evacuated to Safety
Heavy rains led to severe flooding in Panidihing, causing widespread panic among the villagers. As the embankment breached, water swept into homes, forcing residents to take refuge on rooftops. Seeing the distress, people from nearby villages arrived to lend a hand, while civil authorities quickly organized rescue efforts. Rafts and boats were assembled promptly, allowing hundreds of villagers, along with their livestock, to be evacuated safely. Thanks to the community’s response and swift action, the worst of the disaster was averted.
Understanding Adverbs:
Adverbs are words that modify verbs, giving additional information about how, when, where, in what direction, or how often something happens. Here are examples from each type of adverb discussed:
- Adverbs of Manner – Describe how an action is done:
- Examples: boldly, bravely, quickly, heavily
- Sentence: The rain fell heavily for days.
- Adverbs of Time – Describe when an action happens:
- Examples: ago, soon, already, yet
- Sentence: Khagen and Dambaru are coming tomorrow.
- Adverbs of Place/Position – Describe where an action happens:
- Examples: here, there, near, up, down
- Sentence: Khagen sat near Dambaru.
- Adverbs of Direction – Describe in what direction an action happens:
- Examples: left, right, towards
- Sentence: Khagen turned left at the crossroads.
- Adverbs of Frequency – Describe how often an action happens:
- Examples: always, often, never, every day
- Sentence: Khagen is always ready to help.
Activity 5(b): Identifying and Classifying Adverbs
Let’s identify the adverbs in each sentence below and specify their type:
- Khagen quickly grasped the situation.
- Adverb: quickly
- Type: Adverb of Manner (describes how Khagen grasped the situation)
- He will stay here.
- Adverb: here
- Type: Adverb of Place (describes where he will stay)
- The civil authorities at Demow had to be informed immediately.
- Adverb: immediately
- Type: Adverb of Time (describes when they had to be informed)
- He had done it already.
- Adverb: already
- Type: Adverb of Time (describes when he had done it)
- He is strong enough to steer the raft.
- Adverb: Enough
- Type: Adverb of Degree (describes how much strength he has)
- Since when has the doctor been stranded?
- Adverb: when
- Type: Interrogative Adverb (asks a question about when)
- Moni Baidew is too afraid to board the boat.
- Adverb: too
- Type: Adverb of Degree (describes to what extent she is afraid)
Activity 6(a): Practicing Words Starting with “S” Consonants
Here are some words starting with the consonant ‘s’ followed by one or more consonants. Practising these can improve pronunciation and familiarity with consonant blends.
- speak, steered, spade, space, stand
- smile, school, stranded, stitch, stare
- stretch, smoke, smooth, scared, smell
- style, stream, strike, steadily, strong
- spring, straight, spectacles
Activity 6(b): Words Found in the Lesson
From the list in Activity 6(a), here are some words that can be found in the lesson:
- Stand – “The people of the village stand together to help one another during the flood.”
- Smile – “A smile of relief spread across their faces as they were rescued.”
- School – “The village school was flooded, but the children found safety.”
- Strong – “Khagen showed how strong and courageous he was in helping the villagers.”
- Steered – “He steered the boat carefully through the flooded waters.”
Sentences Using Words from the Box
Here are five sentences using words from the list. Practice reading these aloud:
- Khagen had a strong will to save his fellow villagers.
- He steered the boat through the fast-flowing river currents.
- The villagers could smell the rain as it began to pour heavily.
- Khagen wore a smile as he saw the people safely aboard.
- The stranded villagers waited for help to reach them.
Activity 7: Sentence Construction with Word Cards
Using the word cards provided, here are five sentences related to the events in the story:
- That morning, a loud roar alerted the riverside villagers.
- Half an hour later, they reached the doctor’s house.
- The boat steered into the village to rescue the people.
- A loud roar got them alerted to the rising flood.
- They reached a house where the villagers were stranded.
Newspaper Report
Headline:
Severe Floods Hit Chitolia Village and Surrounding Areas
Dateline:
Chitolia, July 16:
Report:
Severe flooding has struck Chitolia village and the surrounding areas due to relentless heavy rains over the past week. Rising river levels have breached the embankment, causing significant damage to life and property in multiple villages, with panic spreading rapidly as water levels continued to rise.
The torrential downpour caused embankments to break, flooding homes and forcing villagers to seek shelter on rooftops. Villagers quickly banded together to form rescue teams, crafting makeshift rafts and boats to save those trapped by the floodwaters. Many local youths, including Khagen and his friends, joined forces to rescue their neighbours and transport them to safer areas.
Damage to property has been extensive, with numerous houses and fields submerged. However, thanks to the swift actions of villagers and the timely arrival of local NGOs and civil authorities, hundreds of people were evacuated and brought to safety. Relief camps have been set up in nearby school buildings, where the rescued families are provided with food, water, and shelter.
Around 300 individuals were transported to these camps, where they are receiving ongoing support. The local government has mobilized resources and is coordinating with relief organizations to provide essentials and initiate further rescue efforts. Authorities have assured that rehabilitation measures will be prioritized to help affected villagers recover from the devastation.
Here are some helpful suggestions and examples for each of the activities you mentioned:
9. Diary Entry (as Khagen)
Date: July 16
Time: 10:00 PM
Diary Entry:
Today was one of the most challenging days I have ever faced. Heavy rains continued throughout the week, and the situation grew worse when the embankment near Chitolia village was breached. I was among the first to notice the rising water and roars of the river breaking into our village. I immediately ran to alert the villagers, shouting as loudly as I could to warn everyone.
With my family safe, I gathered my friends and classmates to start rescue operations. We built makeshift rafts and prepared boats to evacuate people stranded on their rooftops. We also informed the civil authorities at Demow for additional support. Together, we managed to rescue many villagers, including our teacher, Dr. Hatibaruah, and Moni Baidew. Exhausted yet determined, we continued until everyone was safe. Today made me realize how strong we are as a community, especially during a crisis.
10. Project Work: Flood Relief Plan of Action
Title: Flood Relief Plan for Village Flood Victims
Objective: To provide immediate relief and support to the flood-affected people in our village.
Steps:
- Collecting Donations:
- Gather essentials like clothes, non-perishable food items, drinking water, medicines, and blankets from our village and nearby areas.
- Coordination with NGOs:
- Write formal requests to NGOs, explaining the current situation and requesting supplies such as medical kits, food packets, and hygiene products.
- Engaging with Civil Authorities:
- Draft letters to local civil authorities, detailing specific needs of individual families and urging timely assistance for medical, food, and shelter supplies.
- Providing Companionship:
- Assign volunteers to spend time with children and elderly victims to offer comfort, especially as they face the trauma of the flood.
- First Aid Support:
- Set up a basic first-aid station at the relief camp, with trained volunteers providing medical care for minor injuries, infections, and other immediate needs.
11. Notice for Free Health Camp
[School Name]
NOTICE
Free Health Camp for Flood Victims
Date: July 17, 2023
Venue: School Auditorium
Time: 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
We are organizing a free health camp for the flood-affected residents of our village. Doctors and medical professionals will be available for health check-ups, first-aid services, and consultations.
All students and parents are encouraged to inform their families and neighbours about this camp. Let’s come together to support our community in this time of need.
Issued by:
[Principal’s Name]
Date of Issue: July 16, 2023