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Read VII
(Supplementary
Reader in English for Class VII)
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Here we will try to provide you easy solutions for the lesson ‘Bringing Up
Kary’.
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VII
Summary | Questions | Answers |
Lesson 2. Bringing Up Kary (Dhan Gopal Mukerji)
Short Summary
"Bringing Up Kari" by Dhan Gopal Mukerji is a heartwarming story about a young Indian boy who forms a unique bond with a baby elephant named Kari. The story unfolds in rural India, where the protagonist, a poor farmer's son, rescues the orphaned elephant calf from a pit. Despite initial challenges and objections from his family, the boy convinces them to let him raise the elephant. Over time, Kari becomes an integral part of the family and the village, bringing joy and prosperity to their lives. The story explores themes of compassion, friendship, and the interconnectedness of all living beings. Through Kari's adventures and the boy's unwavering love and dedication, the narrative celebrates the transformative power of empathy and the beauty of human-animal relationships.
Exercise
Answer the following questions.
Question
1. The enclosure in which Kari lived had a thatched roof that lay on thick tree
stumps. Examine the illustration of Kari’s pavilion on page 8 and say why it
was built that way.
Answer:
Kary’s pavilion was rested on thick tree stumps so that it could not fall in
when he bumped against the poles as he moved about.
Question
2. Did Kari enjoy his morning bath in the river? Give a reason for your answer.
Answer:
Kari enjoyed his morning bath as he would lie in the water for hours while the
boy rubbed him with sand and squeal with pleasure when the rubbed down water
from his back.
Question
3. Finding good twigs for Kari took a long time. Why?
Answer:
It took a long time to find good twigs because it was not easy to get tender,
delicate and young branches of banyan tree from the dense forest that Kari was
fond of.
Question
4. Why did Kari push his friend into the stream?
Answer:
Kari pushed his friend into the stream to save a boy who was about to drown in
the water.
Question
5. Kari was like a baby. What are the main points of comparison?
Answer:
Kari was like a baby because he had to be trained to be good. If he was not
told when he was naughty, he would do more mischievous things than ever.
Question
6. Kari helped himself to all the bananas in the house without anyone noticing
it. How did he do it?
Answer:
Kari silently reached through the window with his trunk while everyone was
distracted. He skilfully grabbed all the bananas one by one, using his
dexterous trunk. No one noticed as he quietly enjoyed his feast out of sight.
Question
7. Kari learnt the commands to sit and to walk. What were the instructions for
each command?
Answer:
To instruct Kari to sit down, the boy used to pull him by his ear and saying
the command ‘Dhat’. Similarly, to make him walk, he used to pull forward his
trunk and saying the command ‘Mali’.
Question
8. What is “the master call”? Why is it the most important signal for an
elephant to learn?
Answer:
“The master call” is a strange hissing, howling sound. It is used to call the
elephant when lost in jungle and need help. It is most important signal for an
elephant to learn because the elephant will come to your help only when he
recognises your master call.
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