Worksheet Solutions: Gilli Danda | Worksheets with Solutions for Class 5 PDF Download

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

Q1. Where do the children play Gilli Danda?
(a) In the classroom
(b) In the playground
(c) On the rooftop
(d) In the garden

Ans: (b) In the playground
In the playground, the children gather around.

Q2. What equipment is needed to play Gilli Danda?
(a) Ball and bat
(b) Stick and a small gilli
(c) Rope and hoop
(d) Kite and string

Ans: (b) Stick and a small gilli
With a stick and a small gilli to throw. 

Q3. How do the children feel while playing?
(a) Sad
(b) Tired
(c) Joyful and free
(d) Angry

Ans: (c) Joyful and free
With every swing, the children feel so free.

Q4. What is described as flying up high?
(a) The stick
(b) The gilli
(c) A kite
(d) The sun

Ans: (b) The gilli
The small gilli, up high it flies.

Q5. When do the children play in the sun?
(a) In the morning only
(b) Under golden rays of the sun
(c) At night
(d) During rain

Ans: (b) Under golden rays of the sun
Under the golden rays of the sun!

True or False

Q1. The children never quit playing Gilli Danda.
Ans: True

With our friends, the children never quit!

Q2. The game is played indoors.
Ans: False

It is played in the playground, outdoors.

Q3. The gilli is small and thrown with a stick.
Ans: True

a stick and a small gilli to throw.

Q4. The children feel restricted while playing.
Ans: False

They feel free, as mentioned in the poem.

Q5. The poem describes playing under the blue skies.
Ans: True

Underneath the bright blue skies.

Fill in the Blanks

Q1. We gather around in the ______.
Ans: playground

Q2. The game we play is called ______.
Ans: Gilli Danda

Q3. With every swing, we feel so ______.
Ans: free

Q4. The small gilli flies up ______.
Ans: high

Q5. We play under the golden rays of the ______.
Ans: sun

Write the Meaning of the word and form the Sentence

(i) Playground

Ans: Meaning: An open area where children play
Sentence: We play Gilli Danda in the playground.

(ii) Swing

Ans: Meaning: To move a stick or object back and forth
Sentence: One, two, three, swing and hit the gilli.

(iii) Gilli

Meaning: A small stick used in the game Gilli Danda
Sentence: The gilli flies high when hit with the danda.

(iv) Joyful

Meaning: Full of happiness
Sentence: We play with joy and laughter.

(v) Rays

Ans: Meaning: Beams of sunlight
Sentence: We play under the golden rays of the sun.

Synonyms

(i) Playground → _________
Ans: Field

(ii) Swing → _________
Ans: Move

(iii) Joyful → _________
Ans: Happy

(iv) Small → _________
Ans: Tiny

(v) Laughing → _________
Ans: Giggling

Arrange the lines to create a meaningful stanza from the poem

(a) One, two, three, swing and hit,
(b) Laughing, playing, having fun,
(c) With every swing, we feel so free,
(d) In the playground, we gather around,
(e) The small gilli, up high it flies.

Ans: (d) → (a) → (c) → (e) → (b)

This order follows the natural sequence of the poem from gathering to playing and enjoying.

Short Answer Questions 

Q1. Describe the game of Gilli Danda.
Ans: Gilli Danda is a traditional outdoor game played with a stick (danda) and a small piece called gilli. 

Q2. What equipment is necessary for the game?
Ans: A small gilli and a stick are necessary to play Gilli Danda.

Q3. How do the children feel while playing the game?
Ans: They feel joyful and free, enjoying every moment with friends.

Q4. How is the gilli used in the game?
Ans: The gilli is thrown and hit with the stick, often flying high into the air.

Q5. What does the poem say about teamwork or friends?
Ans: The children play together and never quit, showing friendship and cooperation.