Class 7 English - An Alien Hand - Chapter The Bear Story NCERT Solutions | When was the bear tied up with a chain?

What happened one Sunday when the lady was going to her sister’s house? What did the lady do? What was the bear’s reaction?
 

The bear grew up but “he was a most amiable bear”. Give three examples to prove this.
 

Why was the bear looking sorry for himself in the evening? Why did the cook get angry with her mistress?

What did the bear eat? There were two things he was not allowed to do. What were they?
 

Where did the lady find the bear cub? How did she bring it up?
 

How does Tilloo manage to find his way to the ‘forbidden passage’?
 

1. The story of an ant’s life sounds almost untrue. The italicised phrase means
 (i) highly exaggerated.
(ii) too remarkable to be true.
(iii) not based on facts.

The enclosure in which Kari lived had a thatched roof that lay on thick tree stumps. Examine the illustration of Kari’s pavilion on page 8 and say why it was built that way. ephant to learn?

1. From the first paragraph
(i) pick out two phrases which describe the desert as most people believe it is;
(ii) pick out two phrases which describe the desert as specialists see it. Which do you think is          an apt description, and why?

What are some of the signs of approaching winter referred to in the text?
 

Whom does Golu ask, “Why don’t you ever fly like other birds?”
 

Write ‘True’ or ‘False’ against each of following statements.
(i) Mr Purcell sold birds, cats, dogs and monkeys.
(ii) He was very concerned about the well-being of the birds and animals in his shop.
(iii) He was impressed by the customer who bought the two doves.
(iv) He was a successful shopowner, though insensitive and cold as a person.
 

Why did Abbu Khan’s goats want to run away? What happened to them in the hills?
 

“He had the distinction of being the only member of the party to have bagged any game...” The phrase in italics means
(i) Grandfather was the most distinguished member of the party.
(ii) Grandfather was the only sportsperson in the party.
(iii) Grandfather was the only successful member of the hunting party.
Mark the right answer.
 

What did Tilloo hope to see once he emerged from his underground home?
 

The tiger was still licking his arm, with increasing relish. The phrase in italics suggests that Timothy
(i) was good natured.
(ii) recognised an old friend.
(iii) smelt fresh food.

 “We have orders to let them shout”. What is the policeman referring to?
 

What jobs are new ants trained for?
 

In what ways is an ant’s life peaceful?

   _The queen ant has a pair of wings, which she casts off before she begins to lay eggs.
   _Eggs hatch and become grubs, grubs change into cocoons, and cocoons break to bring              forth complete ants.

   _The life of an ordinary ant in the anthill is a book which many of us seldom open.

How does Tilloo manage to find his way to the ‘forbidden passage’?
 

 Name two things the elephant can do with his trunk, and two he cannot.

Did Kari enjoy his morning bath in the river? Give a reason for your answer.
 

Why did Abbu Khan’s goats want to run away? What happened to them in the hills?
 

Why did Chandni hate the rope round her neck?
 

When Timothy was about six months old, a change came over him. The phrase in italics means that
(i) Timothy had grown to his full size.
(ii) Timothy grew more friendly.
(iii) Timothy grew less friendly, in fact more dangerous