Textbook Solutions: A Rupee Goes a Long Way | Gul Mohar Class 5: Book Solutions, Summaries & Worksheets PDF Download

A. Understanding the Text 

(A) Mark those sentences as true (T) or not true (NT). Correct the sentences that are not true.
1.  
Ans: True (T)

2.
Ans: Not true (NT) - Mohinder agreed to take the coin because his uncle collected old coins.

3.
Ans: Not true (NT) - Ranji couldn't find any fish in the river.

4.
Ans: True (T)

5.
Ans: Not true (NT) - Ranji took one rupee from Koki for the necklace.

(B) Answer these questions in two or three sentences each. 
1.
Ans: Ranji and the shopkeeper were talking about the one-rupee coin. The shopkeeper said the coin was not useful anymore.

2.
Ans: When Ranji reached the river, he found that it was a shallow, muddy stream due to the dry season. There wasn't enough water for fishing.

3.
Ans: A boy carrying milk cans told Ranji that he could play better than him. This was true, as the boy played a lovely tune on the flute.

4.
Ans: Ranji took the necklace because he thought it was pretty, even though he knew it had little monetary value. He was tired of the flute and wanted something different.

5.
Ans: Koki kept staring at the necklace because she wanted it, but when Ranji initially offered it to her, she didn't have the money. Later, she managed to get a rupee and exchanged it for the necklace.

6.
Ans: Yes, in the end, Ranji bought the jalebis. After exchanging the necklace for a rupee from Koki, he went to the Jumna Sweet Shop, tossed the coin on the counter, and asked for jalebis. The shopkeeper accepted the coin and gave Ranji a bag of jalebis.

B. Appreciating the Text