NCERT English Class 10th – Mijbil the Otter One Liner Facts for Exam Chapter Name — Mijbil the Otter Author — Gavin Maxwell The chapter is based on a real-life experience of the author. Mijbil was the author’s pet otter. The short name of Mijbil was “Mij”. The author got Mij in Basra, Iraq. Basra is located in Iraq. Earlier, the author had a pet dog. After the dog’s death, the author decided to keep an otter. Mij belonged to a rare species of otter. The species was later named Maxwell’s Otter. Mij was first brought in a sack. Mij had soft fur and bright eyes. The author kept Mij in the bathroom at first. Mij loved water very much. He enjoyed playing in the bathtub. Mij was playful and energetic. He liked marbles and ping-pong balls. Mij learned to open taps himself. He was very intelligent and curious. Mij became deeply attached to the author. The author took Mij to England by airplane. Mij travelled in a special box. During the flight, Mij escaped from the box. The passengers b...

 

NCERT Class 10 English – “Tea from Assam”

Exercise Question Answers (Simple Words)

Oral Comprehension Check

1. What did Rajvir see while looking outside the train?

Answer:
Rajvir saw green fields and beautiful tea gardens. He also saw tea bushes, tall trees, and tea-pluckers working in the gardens.


2. What did Pranjol’s father do?

Answer:
Pranjol’s father was the manager of a tea estate in Assam.


3. What are the “dhotis”, “gamusas”, and “lungis”?

Answer:
These are traditional clothes worn by people in Assam.


Thinking about the Text

1. What did Rajvir mean when he said “This is a tea country”?

Answer:
Rajvir meant that Assam is famous for its large tea gardens and tea production.


2. Why was Rajvir so much excited?

Answer:
Rajvir was excited because he was visiting Assam for the first time and wanted to see the famous tea gardens.


3. What legends did Rajvir tell about the discovery of tea?

Answer:
Rajvir told two legends:

  1. A Chinese emperor discovered tea when tea leaves fell into boiling water.

  2. A Buddhist monk, Bodhidharma, discovered tea plants from his eyelids.


4. Why were the tea-pluckers carrying bamboo baskets on their backs?

Answer:
They carried bamboo baskets to collect freshly plucked tea leaves.


5. What information did Rajvir give about tea?

Answer:
Rajvir said that tea was first drunk in China around 2700 B.C. and later reached Europe in the sixteenth century.


Thinking about Language

1. Match the words with their meanings

WordMeaning
uprootingpulling out
terraceflat area on a hill
dwarfingmaking something look smaller
immaculateneat and clean

2. Fill in the blanks

  1. The train pulled out of the station at 8 p.m.

  2. The children were excited after seeing the tea gardens.

  3. Assam has the largest concentration of tea plantations in the world.

  4. Tea leaves are collected in bamboo baskets.


Short Answer Questions

1. Where were Rajvir and Pranjol going?

Answer:
They were going to Assam.


2. Who was Rajvir?

Answer:
Rajvir was Pranjol’s friend.


3. What did Rajvir learn about tea?

Answer:
He learned about tea gardens, tea production, and the history of tea.


4. Which season produces the best tea?

Answer:
The second flush season (May to July) produces the best tea.


Long Answer Question

Describe the beauty of Assam as seen by Rajvir.

Answer:
Rajvir saw beautiful green tea gardens spread over large areas. The tea bushes were planted neatly in rows. Tall trees gave shade to the plants. He also saw tea-pluckers working with bamboo baskets. The natural beauty of Assam impressed him greatly.


Important One-Liners for Exam

  • Assam is known as the tea country.

  • Tea was first discovered in China.

  • Rajvir visited Assam during summer vacation.

  • Pranjol’s father worked in a tea estate.

  • The best tea grows during the second flush season.

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