Textbook Solutions: Chandu and raja chakor | New English Ferry: Book Solutions, Notes & Worksheets - Class 5 PDF Download

A. Tick (✔) the correct answers.

1. Chandu was a clever thief who became _______.
(a) excessively proud of his skills
(b) a poet
(c) very skilled at stealing
(d) the king’s informer
Ans: (c)
The passage mentions that Chandu became very skilled at his trade, indicating that he excelled in stealing.

2. The bird told Chandu that Teli Ram was carrying _______.
(a) gold coins in one of his bundles
(b) diamonds
(c) a lot of food
(d) a bag full of jewellery
Ans: (a)
Chandu, with his ability to talk to animals, mentions to the trader that the bird informed him about gold coins in one of his bundles.

3. Chandu mistook the disguised king for a _______.
(a) beggar
(b) thief
(c) guard
(d) trader
Ans: (c)
When Chandu and the disguised king came face to face, Chandu thought the king was a guard.

4. The merchant was _______.
(a) checking his accounts
(b) putting his gold in the safe
(c) happily counting his money
(d) sleeping
Ans: (a)
The passage describes the merchant as being worried about one paisa being short and muttering about it while checking his books of accounts.

5. The king _______.
(a) punished Chandu
(b) imprisoned Chandu
(c) made Chandu his servant
(d) gave Chandu the post of advisor
Ans: (c)
The king was impressed by Chandu's actions and cleverness, declaring him a wise man and inviting him to stay as an advisor, not as a servant.

B. Read these sentences and answer the questions that follow.

1. ‘Did you just speak to the bird? What did it say?’
a. Who is speaking and to whom?
Ans: The trader is speaking to Chandu.
b. What did the bird say?
Ans: The bird informed Chandu that the trader was carrying gold coins in one of his bundles.

c. How did the bird’s words affect the speaker?
Ans: The trader was astonished and terrified upon learning that Chandu could communicate with animals.

2. ‘Where did my paisa go?’
a. Who said these words?
Ans: The merchant said these words.
b. What is the mood of the speaker and why?
Ans: The mood of the merchant is upset or worried because he is short of one paisa and is searching for it in his accounts.
c. Who is watching and listening to the speaker?
Ans: Chandu and Raja Chakor are watching and listening to the merchant.

C. Answer these questions.

1. What did Chandu do for a living?
Ans: Chandu was a skilled thief.

2. What was Chandu’s reply to the bird and the jackal?
Ans: Chandu told the bird that he never robs friends, and to the jackal, he explained that he never robs a friend based on the jackal's warning about the trader having gold coins.

3. Who was Teli Ram and how did he try to protect his gold coins?
Ans: Teli Ram was a trader. He tried to protect his gold coins by being terrified and uneasy upon learning about Chandu's ability to talk to animals.

4. Why did Chandu leave the jeweller’s house without the bag of loot?
Ans: Chandu left the jeweller's house without the loot because the jeweller was upset over the loss of one paisa, and Chandu didn't want to add to his sorrow.

5. How did Raja Chakor plan to trap Chandu?
Ans: Raja Chakor, disguised as a trader, accompanied Chandu to the kingdom and later revealed Chandu's identity to the king.

D. Think and answer.

1. Raja Chakor calls Chandu ‘an interesting man’. Do you agree with him? Give reasons.
Ans: Yes, I agree. Chandu demonstrated intelligence, kindness, and a moral code in his actions, making him an interesting and unique character. His decision not to rob the merchant due to the loss of one paisa reflects his moral principles.

2. Do you think Raja Chakor was wise? Give examples from the story to support your answer.
Ans: Yes, Raja Chakor showed wisdom. His decision to disguise himself to patrol the streets at night, his recognition of Chandu's abilities, and the plan to trap Chandu by accompanying him as a trader all demonstrate strategic thinking and wisdom.