CLASS VI CHAPTER - 7 FAIR PLAY

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Q1.  “Then the situation changed.” What is being referred to? (2) 

Ans. The situation of the aunt in Jumman’s house changed. Earlier she was being taken care of but things changed and she was ill-treated. 

Q2. When Jumman’s aunt realised that she was not welcome in his house, what arrangement did she suggest? (3) 

Ans. She suggested that she gets monthly allowance from Jumman as she could not handle the insult any more. She wanted to cook separately. 

Q3. What was the villagers’ reaction when the aunt explained her case to them? (4) 

Ans. Villager’s gave mixed reactions. Some sympathized with her, some laughed at her and some others said that she should try to make up with Jumman and his wife. 

Q4. Why was Jumman happy over Algu’s nomination as head Panch? (6) 

Ans. Jumman was happy over Algu’s nomination as head Panch because Algu was his friend and he knew that he would not give a judgement that goes against him.

Q5. “God lives in the heart of the Panch.” the aunt said. What did she mean? (6) 

Ans. She meant to remind Algu that Panch holds a position equal to God so he should never be biased. He should be just and fair. 

Q6. What was Algu’s verdict as head Panch? How did Jumman take it? (7, 8) 

Ans. Algu gave a verdict that shocked Jumman. He asked Jumman to pay monthly allowance to his aunt. Jumman was very upset at this judgement and he began to consider Algu as his enemy. 

Q7. Algu found himself in a tight spot. What was his problem? (9) 

Ans. Algu had sold a bullock to Sahu. Sahu had promised that he will pay for the bullock in a month. But the bullock died within a month. Algu found himself in a tight spot because Sahu refused to pay money for the bullock as it died. 

Q8. Why was Algu upset over Jumman’s nomination as head Panch? (12, 13)

Ans. Algu was upset over Jumman’s nomination as head Panch because he was certain that Jumman will take revenge of the judgement that Algu has given earlier. 

Q9. What was Jumman’s verdict as head Panch? How did Algu take it? (14, 15) 

Ans. When Jumman was made the head Panch, he thought for a while if he should take revenge. But he realized that he was sitting in the position of a Panch. He had to be unbiased. Jumman;s verdict was that Sahu should pay Algu the amount of the bullock. Algu was extremely happy at the verdict. He began to shout that it was the victory of the Panchayat. 

Q10. Which of the following sums up the story best? 

(i) “I also know that you will not kill your conscience for the sake of friendship.” 

(ii) “Let no one deviate from the path of justice and truth for friendship or enmity.” 

(iii) “The voice of the Panch is the voice of God.” Give a reason for your choice. 

Ans. In my opinion, “Let no one deviate from the path of justice and truth for friendship or enmity” sums up the story the best as it clearly shows why Jumman and Algu were not able to give wrong verdicts being at the position of Panch. Justice should always prevail. 


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