Worksheet: Ahimsa—the message of India | Living in Harmony Class 5: Book Solutions, Notes & Worksheet PDF Download

Q1: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs).

(i) What is the central message?
(a) The importance of ice cream
(b) The value of non-violence and kind words
(c) Fighting with siblings is normal
(d) Gossiping about others is acceptable

(ii) How do kind words impact people?
(a) They make people sad
(b) They hurt others
(c) They bring happiness and show care
(d) They cause fights

(iii) Why did Shruti count to 10 and take deep breaths when Rohan teased her?
(a) She wanted to ignore him
(b) She was preparing to fight
(c) To calm herself and avoid saying hurtful things
(d) She was angry at someone else

(iv) What is the consequence of using unkind words?
(a) Others appreciate it
(b) It has no impact on relationships
(c) It hurts people and makes them unhappy
(d) It leads to ice cream parties

(v) What is the main lesson Rohan learns in the story?
(a) The importance of teasing
(b) The value of peace and non-violence
(c) How to make people lose their temper
(d) The joy of fighting

Q2: Fill in the Blanks.

(i) The boneless tongue is ____________ than the knife.

(ii) When others say untrue things about you, it can be hurtful because ____________ words can hurt.

(iii) In the evening, Rohan began to tease Shruti. She counted to 10, took deep breaths, and closed her eyes to avoid saying ____________ things.

(iv) The using kind words can ____________.

(v) The story emphasizes the importance of thinking before you ____________.

Q3: Match the Column.

Q4: True or False.

(i) Kind words can make people unhappy. 

(ii) Rohan continued teasing Shruti even after she counted to 10. 

(iii) The boneless tongue is mentioned as dull. 

(iv) The story suggests that using kind words is not important. 

(v) Shruti became angrier after counting to 10.