What does Suryamani emphasize about the relationship between forest people and forests?

Suryamani emphasizes that the lives of forest people (adivasis) are intrinsically linked to the forests, stating that if the forests do not exist, they too will not survive.

Fill in the blank: Suryamani teaches children to recognize trees, plants, and animals because she believes that learning to read the forest is as important as reading ___.

Books 

True or False: Suryamani only takes the children to the forest for recreational activities.

False. Suryamani takes the children to the forest to educate them about recognizing trees, plants, and animals, highlighting the importance of their connection to the forest.

Riddle: I am a place where trees grow tall, animals roam, and children sing, yet I can vanish without a call. What am I?

The forest 

What was Suryamani's family's primary source of livelihood?

Suryamani's family collected leaves and herbs from the forest and sold them in the market. 

True or False: Suryamani was happy to leave her village and move to Bishanpur for school.

False. Suryamani did not want to leave her village and forest.

What did Maniya Chacha do to help Suryamani continue her education?

He got her admission in a school in Bishanpur where she would not have to pay for fees, uniforms, and books.

What movement did Suryamani join to advocate for environmental protection?

Jharkhand Jungle Bachao Andolan (Movement to Save the Forests of Jharkhand)

Suryamani dreamed of making her Kuduk community feel proud of being ___ tribals.

Adivasis

What was Suryamani's primary motivation for fighting for the rights of the village people?

To advocate for their rights and improve their living conditions.

What does the name 'Torang' mean in the Kuduk language?

'Torang' means jungle.

What role does the Village Council (Panchayat) play in the farming lottery in Mizoram?

The Village Council organizes a special meeting to conduct a lottery that determines how much land each family will receive for farming.

True or False: Saima Sir's family chose to take more land for farming this year than last year.

False. Saima Sir stated that they could not take more land this year due to difficulties in managing it alone.

Fill in the blank: The farming land in Mizoram belongs to the whole ___ and families take turns to farm on different parts.

Village

What is the main crop grown in Jhoom farming?

Rice

I am a dance performed during village celebrations in Jhoom farming, where people hold bamboo sticks. What am I?

Cheraw dance