Textbook Solutions: The Green Morning | Gul Mohar Class 7: Book Solutions, Summaries & Worksheets PDF Download

Before You Read

Are there any ways to make this space green? Why is that important?
Ans: Spaces can be green by planting trees, growing gardens, and reducing cement areas. Greenery is important as it cools air, cleans pollution, provides shade, and makes life healthier and more beautiful.

While Reading

Q2. The landscape of Mars at this point is… How we know:…
Ans: The landscape is dry, barren, and without trees. We know this because the text clearly says there were “no trees, no greenery,” only dry mountains and endless open land with no signs of life.

Q3. Driscoll’s body is adapting to life on Mars by … This is because … Think of the air we breathe today. How do you think our bodies might change to adapt to this?
Ans: 1. Driscoll’s ribcage is expanding to take in more air.
2. This is since Martian air is thin.
3. Humans on Earth might also adapt to polluted air by developing stronger lungs or needing new ways to breathe.

Q4. Say true or not true. The people from Earth are exploring Mars to be used as a second home.
Ans: True.

Q5. Say true or not true. Driscoll is forcing himself to breathe because he is desperate to stay.
Ans: True.

Q6. What are the two things being brought from Earth at this point? What is the situation in the rockets?
Ans: Frosted food and hydroponic plants are brought from Earth. The rockets are crowded, carrying only essential things. Space is so limited that people cannot bring extra supplies beyond what is urgently required.

Q7. How do we know that the Coordinator takes Driscoll’s idea seriously?
Ans: The Coordinator discussed Driscoll’s plan for a long time and then provided seeds, tools, and permission. This shows he understood its importance and trusted Driscoll with such a huge responsibility on Mars.

Q8. Looking back would have been sickening to the heart because…
Ans: The weather was extremely dry, and Driscoll feared all his seeds and work might fail. The thought of wasted effort and barren land made him anxious and nearly broke his heart.

Q9. What does this tell us about Driscoll’s state of mind?
Ans: It shows Driscoll was anxious and full of doubt, yet hopeful. He feared failure but still held onto persistence, showing his courage and strong belief in creating greenery on the harsh Martian land.

Q10. Look at paragraph 27. How would you describe the first rain of the monsoon season? How does it taste and what does it carry in it?
Ans: The first rain is magical and refreshing. It tastes of “spells and stars” and carries a peppery dust. The rain feels life-giving, filling the air with freshness and hope for survival.

Q11. Driscoll waited before looking around because…
Ans: He had worked hard and feared failure. Waiting before looking gave him time to prepare himself emotionally. He delayed the moment in case his seeds had not grown successfully into plants.

Q12. Why did Driscoll think the change in the valley was impossible?
Ans: In just one night, the valley turned from barren and dry to a green forest of thousands of trees. This seemed unbelievable to Driscoll, almost like a miracle beyond his imagination.

Q13. What are the two main emotions in paragraph 39?
Ans: Amazement and joy.

Q14. Twenty years down the line, what will Mars look like? (Think about the growth rate on Mars.)
Ans: Mars will be full of green forests, with fresh oxygen, shade, and cooler air. People will live more comfortably, breathing easily, farming, and building communities in a much healthier environment.

Understanding the Text

A. Say true (T), not true (NT) or does not say (DNS).

B. Answer these questions.

Q2. Driscoll feels that trees can do many things. What are the things they do that affect us physically and what affects us emotionally?
Ans: Physically: produce oxygen, provide shade, bear fruit, cool the climate.
Emotionally: They calm people with rustling leaves, add beauty, colours, and comfort. Trees make life healthier and more peaceful for everyone.

Q3. “You need the air,” he told the night fire. “We all need the air.”
a. Who is ‘we’?
Ans: “We” means the settlers on Mars.
b. Why does the fire need air and why do we need it?
Ans: Fire needs oxygen to burn, and humans need oxygen to survive. Without oxygen, both life and natural activities like burning cannot continue for long.

Q4. He felt the answer came not from his mind, but his lungs and his throat. Trees and grass. He would plant trees and grass.
a. Why do you think Driscoll felt the answer came from his lungs and throat?
Ans: His body itself was demanding oxygen. His lungs and throat were struggling to breathe in thin air, so the idea of planting trees felt like a direct answer to his physical need.
b. What question in paragraph 7 is answered here?
Ans: “How do I fit here? What will I do?”

Q5. What do you understand about the living conditions on Mars?
Ans: Mars had harsh, dry weather, thin air, little food, and settlers depended on Earth for supplies. People struggled with health and survival, showing life was very difficult and uncomfortable there.

Q6. What meaning does the rain have for Driscoll? What meaning do you think it holds for the people on Mars?
Ans: For Driscoll, rain means hope and success of his mission. For settlers, it means survival, fresh air, and new life, bringing joy and security in their new home.

Q7. Why do you think Driscoll fainted when he breathed in the air?
Ans: The sudden rush of oxygen filled his lungs too quickly, shocking his body. His weak state could not handle the sudden change, so he fainted with surprise and relief.

Q8. What is the significance of the last line of the text? Why does the writer give us this information? How does this link back to the title of the text?
Ans: It shows Mars turning into a “Green Morning,” symbolising new life, hope, and beginning of a better future. It links back to the title, showing the fresh start created by greenery.

Q9. Driscoll plants trees that are found on Earth, on Martian soil. He does not know how the trees will grow here. What are the consequences if the tree planting does not have the expected results?
Ans: If the trees fail, Mars would remain dry and barren. Settlers would not get oxygen and may not survive, forcing them either to return to Earth or risk death.

Appreciating the Text

Q2. In paragraph 39, what is the air compared to? How does this bring out the changed quality of the air?
Ans: The air is compared to a mountain river—fresh, rushing, and full of life. This shows how the air became pure, strong, and full of oxygen after the rainfall.

Q3. Driscoll faints twice—during his arrival on Mars and when he realises his dream on Mars. Why do you think the writer brings in Driscoll’s fainting at both these points?
Ans: The first fainting shows his weakness and struggle when he arrived on Mars. The second fainting shows relief and joy when his dream came true. Both highlight his journey from despair to hope.