Test: The Unlikely Best Friends - 2 - Class 6 MCQ

The elephant picked up the dog with his trunk and gave him a joyous swing. The mahout was relieved. He quickly brought the food. "Both of you eat first," he said. By then the farmer who had followed the dog joined him. The two of them watched the two friends eating food with satisfaction.

Upon removing the rope from the dog, the farmer suggested that if the dog missed his friend so much, he should go to him. This compassionate gesture aimed to address the dog's potential longing for companionship and connection with Gajaraj, acknowledging the significance of their bond.

The farmer decided to remove the rope from the dog after recalling the happy expression on Buntee's face while sitting on the elephant's back. This memory of the dog's joy in the company of Gajaraj influenced the farmer's decision to allow the dog to reunite with its friend, considering the emotional bond between them.

During lunchtime the next day, the mahout noticed that Gajaraj's favorite food had remained untouched. This indicated that Gajaraj did not eat his food, showing a change in his behavior related to his appetite. This observation raised concerns for the mahout, leading to further investigation into Gajaraj's well-being.

- Gajaraj's refusal to eat his favorite food indicates a change in behavior, which is often a sign of discomfort or illness in animals.
- Indigestion can cause a lack of appetite, leading Gajaraj to avoid even his most preferred foods.
- The mahout, familiar with Gajaraj's eating habits, would recognize this as abnormal and suspect indigestion.
- Observing dietary changes is a common way to assess an elephant's health, as they typically have consistent eating patterns.

When the mahout ran his hand on Gajaraj's tummy, he felt that there was nothing wrong. This physical examination reassured the mahout that Gajaraj did not seem to have any noticeable physical issues or discomfort in his stomach area, eliminating one possible explanation for Gajaraj's changed behavior.