Time: 1 hour
M.M. 30
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Question numbers 1 to 5 carry 1 mark each.
Question numbers 6 to 8 carry 2 marks each.
Question numbers 9 to 11 carry 3 marks each.
Question numbers 12 & 13 carry 5 marks each.
Q1. What did the farmer buy along with his new field?
(a) A cow
(b) A well
(c) A tractor
(d) A house
Q2. True or False:
The neighbour immediately allowed the farmer to use water from the well.
Q3. Fill in the blank:
The farmer approached the _______ to solve his problem with the neighbour.
Q4. What was the main argument of the neighbour?
(a) The well is too small
(b) He sold only the well, not the water
(c) The farmer cannot farm
(d) The field is his
Q5. True or False:
The Panchayat ruled that the farmer had no rights to the well.
Q6. Why did the farmer go to the Panchayat?
Q7. What did the Panchayat tell the neighbour about the water in the well?
Q8. What happened to the cunning neighbour after the Panchayat’s decision?
Q9. Match the following characters with their actions:
Q10. In 2–3 sentences, explain why the neighbour’s plan failed.
Q11. Give two examples of how the Panchayat helped maintain fairness in the village.
Q12. Why is it important to have rules and authorities like the Panchayat in a village? Give your answer in 4–5 sentences.
Q13. What lesson can we learn from the story about honesty and cheating? Explain in 4–5 sentences.
You can find the solutions to this Unit Test here: Unit Test (Solutions): The Decision of the Panchayat
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