Ans: C)
Afsana is the main character in the story, and the text mentions how she has become a strong wall for her team, providing strength and support to her fellow players.
(ii) What was the initial reaction of Afsana's mother when she wanted to play basketball?
A) Supportive
B) Angry
C) Indifferent
D) Happy
Ans: B)
Afsana's mother initially reacted with anger when Afsana expressed her desire to play basketball. She believed that girls should focus on their household duties and education, not sports.
(iii) What did Afsana's father do to support her basketball aspirations?
A) Scolded her
B) Gave her money
C) Taught her special moves
D) Brought her equipment
Ans: C)
Afsana's father supported her passion for basketball by teaching her special moves, sharing his own experiences, and motivating her to pursue the sport despite challenges.
(iv) What achievement has Afsana's team accomplished?
A) Won a national championship
B) Reached the semi-finals of a district-level tournament
C) Played against international teams
D) Started a girls' league
Ans: B)
Afsana’s team, after much hard work and determination, reached the semi-finals of a district-level basketball tournament, showcasing their talent and resilience.
(ii) The girls initially faced __________ from their families regarding playing basketball.
Ans: resistance
(iii) The team has managed to surprise some of Mumbai’s club teams with their __________.
Ans: performance
(iv) Afsana's coach emphasized that while playing, the girls should not think they are __________.
Ans: girls
(v) The girls' team has improved significantly and now plays as well as the __________ team.
Ans: boys
(i) The girls' team was the first girls' team in their area.
Ans: True
The girls' basketball team, which included Afsana and her friends, was the first girls' team in their area. They had to break through societal norms and convince their families to allow them to play, which was initially met with resistance.
(ii) The coach of the team was very lenient during training sessions.
Ans: False
The coach, Noor Khan, was not lenient during the training sessions. He was strict and made sure the girls practiced diligently. They would jog together, do exercises, and learn various skills like dodging, passing the ball, and scoring goals, all under his strict supervision.
(iii) Afsana dreams of playing for her country one day.
Ans: True
Afsana and her team aspire to play for their country one day. Afsana dreams of representing India on an international level and bringing glory to her area and the country. She is determined to achieve this goal.
(iv) The girls did not face any challenges in forming their basketball team.
Ans: False
The girls faced several challenges in forming their basketball team. Initially, their families were not supportive, and they had to convince their parents to let them play. Moreover, as girls, they were not initially accepted as athletes in their community, which added to the challenges they had to overcome.
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(ii) Name any two sports that are played as a team.
Ans: Basketball and Cricket
(iii) With what spirit should a person play a game?
Ans: A person should play a game with a spirit of teamwork.
(iv) What is the strength of the team?
Ans: Cooperation between the members is the strength of the team.
(v) Name the sport that is played by the girls in the picture.Ans: Basketball
(ii) What do you understand by the term “Team spirit?”
Ans: Team spirit is the feeling of pride and loyalty that exists among the members of a team and that makes them want their team to do well or to be the best.
(iii) List any two benefits of playing sports.
Ans: The health benefits of playing sports include proper weight management, efficient functioning of the heart, controlled diabetes, lower cholesterol levels, improved blood circulation, and lower hypertension and stress levels.
(iv) “Afsana has jumped over the wall. The gender wall that her mother had put up for her.” What was this wall? What do you understand by ‘gender bias?’
Ans: The wall being discussed here refers to the wall of gender bias. By gender bias, we understand the difference in the approach of people towards boys and girls. In our country, especially in small villages, people still believe that boys are superior to girls. Boys have the right to study, play, and participate in all types of activities. But girls are meant for household work only. They believe, it is not right to allow girls to go out and study, play or work. But nowadays, people have changed a lot. Girls are also given equal opportunities and respect as boys except in a few small villages.
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