Hekko Sample Paper - Class 4 English (Santoor New NCERT) PDF Download

Total Marks: 20
Attempt all questions.

• Question numbers 1 to 8 carry 1 mark each.
• Question numbers 9 to 11 carry 2 marks each.
• Question numbers 12 & 13 carry 3 marks each.

Q1: What does the word Hekko mean? (1 Mark)
Ans: Hekko means "Challenging the Tiger."

Q2: What does 'ko' mean in the Naga language? (1 Mark)
Ans: 'Ko' means tiger.

Q3: How many players are there in each team? (1 Mark)
Ans: Each team has 11 players.

Q4: Where does the Aami team stand during the game? (1 Mark)
a) Outside the circle
b) On the hill
c) Inside the circle holding hands
d) Near the trees
Ans: c) Inside the circle holding hands

Q5: What must an Aakho player say when caught? (1 Mark)
Ans: They must say "Joko."

Q6: True or False: The Aakho team starts inside the circle. (1 Mark)
Ans: False. They start outside the circle.

Q7: What title is given to the fastest Aami player? (1 Mark)
Ans: The title is "Khozuba."

Q8: What does the word "surrender" mean? (1 Mark)
Ans: It means to give up or admit defeat.

Q9: In two sentences, explain how the Aakho players try to win the game. (2 Marks)
Ans: The Aakho players enter the circle and try to push the Aami players out. When an Aami player steps out of the circle, that player is out of the game.

Q10: Explain in two sentences how the Aami players defend themselves. (2 Marks)
Ans: The Aami players hold hands inside the circle to stay strong and block the Aakho players. They also try to catch the Aakho players who enter the circle.

Q11: In two sentences, describe how the game of Hekko ends. (2 Marks)
Ans: The game ends when all Aakho players are caught, all Aami players are pushed out, or time runs out. The team with the most points at the end is the winner.

Q12: Write three to four sentences about how Hekko is played. (3 Marks)
Ans: Hekko is played between two teams called Aami and Aakho, each with 11 players. The Aami team stands inside a circle holding hands while the Aakho players stay outside. Two Aakho players enter the circle to push the Aami players out. The Aami players try to catch the Aakho players, who must say "Joko" when caught.

Q13: In three to four sentences, explain the moral of the story. (3 Marks)
Ans: The story teaches that teamwork and courage help us face challenges. It shows that fair play and honesty are important in every game. Traditional games like Hekko keep people united and strong. Working together with respect leads to true victory.