Gopal and Hilsa fish

 MCQ 

1.D

2.B

3.C

4.D

5.A

True and False 

1. True 

2. False 

3. False 

4. True 

5. True 

6. False 

Answer the following questions :

(1) What happened when the king heard his courtiers talking about Hilsa-fish?

Ans. When the king heard his courtiers talking about Hilsa-fish, he lost his temper and warned them that they were courtiers and not fishermen. But the king soon felt guilty, looking at his nervous and humble courtiers whom he had rebuked. His tone changed and he said that it was the season of Hilsa and nobody could be stopped from talking about it.

(3) What three things did Gopal do before he went to buy his Hilsa-fish?

Ans. Gopal half-shaved his face, smeared ash on his body and wore rags before going out to buy a Hilsa-fish.

(4) How did Gopal get inside the palace to see the king after he had bought the fish?

Ans. Gopal started singing and dancing in front of the palace at a loud voice. Observing his weird appearance and strange behaviour, the guards did not allow him to enter the palace, but when the king heard the noise, he ordered his men to bring the nuisance-maker inside the palace.

4. Answer the following questions in four to five sentences each:

(1) Who was Gopal? What was the challenge given to him by the king? How…..it?

Ans. Gopal was one of the wise men in the king's court. When the king was fed up with ongoing talks about Hilsa-fish he challenged Gopal.

Gopal happily accepted the challenge of buying a huge Hilsa-fish from the market and to ensure that on the way from the market to the palace no one should talk to him about the fish.

Gopal was an intelligent man. He dressed up like a mad man and his appearance caught everyone's attention. He reached the court without anyone talking about the fish as everyone was drawn towards his appearance.

(2) Explain why no one seemed to be interested in talking about the Hilsa-fish which Gopal had bought.

Ans. No one was interested in talking about the Hilsa-fish because the weird getup of Gopal had diverted everybody's attention from the Hilsa-fish. Gopal was wearing rags, his face was half-shaven and ash was smeared over his body. People were more interested in his appearance than in the fish.

(3) Why did Gopal's wife find his activities strange?

Ans. Gopal had half-shaven his face, smeared ash over himself, had put on rags

and was looking disgraceful. She asked Gopal the reason for such weird acts. She stopped him from going out like that but Gopal told her that he was going to buy Hilsa-fish. At last she concluded that Gopal had gone mad.

2. Choose the correct Article(s), Conjun-ction(s) and Preposition(s) and complete the following passage :

Ans. Strangely enough no one seems to be interested in Hilsa-fish today! From the market to the palace and in the court; not a soul has spoken a word about Hilsa-fish!

3. Change the voice of the following:

Ans.

(1) Nothing could be thought of but Hilsa-fish by fishermen.

(2) How much was paid by you for that Hilsa?

(3)It wouldn't be believed by you.

(4) The challenge is accepted by me, your majesty.

(5) What is wanted by you?

(6)The king can't be seen by you.

(7) Let that man be brought to me at once.

4. Indirect Speech:

(1) Ans. A fishmonger called a buyer to come and buy a Hilsa-fish. He tempted him saying that the price of the fish was down that day. His wife (when he reached home) asked him how much he had paid for that Hilsa. The man told in reply that she wouldn't believe it if he told her.

(2) Ans. Gopal's wife asked him with surprise why his face was half-shaven. Gopal replied that he was dressing up to buy a fish. His wife asked him what the matter was with him. She asked him further inquisitively why he was smearing himself with ash. Gopal told her irritatingly that he was dressing up to buy a Hilsa-fish.

5. Rewrite as directed 

(1) Hey woman, it annoys me to tell you the same thing again and again.

(2) He has gone mad, hasn't he?

(3) He is indeed a crazy man.

(4) Every one seems to be uninterested Hilsa-fish today.

(5)He must not be in his sense.

Report Writing: Report on Fancy-Dress Competition

Our school organized a Fancy-Dress Competition on 15th August 2025 in the school auditorium. The event was held to encourage creativity and confidence among students. The theme of the competition was “Great Leaders and Famous Personalities”, and students from Classes I to VIII enthusiastically participated.

Children came dressed as Mahatma Gandhi, Rani Lakshmibai, Subhash Chandra Bose, Mother Teresa, Jawaharlal Nehru, doctors, scientists, and even environmental activists. The costumes were colorful, creative, and well-prepared. Many participants spoke a few lines about the characters they represented, which added charm to the event.

The judges were highly impressed by the efforts of the students. The first prize was awarded to a student dressed as Swami Vivekananda, the second to a participant representing Kalpana Chawla, and the third to a child portraying a farmer.

The competition was a grand success. It not only provided entertainment but also inspired students to learn about great personalities and their contributions to society.

Reported by:
Class VII Reporter

Ch-12 std 7 ss

 Class 7          Social Science 

(1) What is meant by weather?
Weather is the day-to-day condition of the atmosphere of a place, including temperature, humidity, rainfall, sunshine, wind, etc.

(2) What is meant by climate?
Climate is the average weather condition of a place observed and recorded over a long period of time, usually 30 years or more.

Here are the answers as per Std. 7 Social Science textbook (from the given page):

(3) What is called temperature?
→ The degree of hotness or coldness of the air is called temperature.

(4) What is called the atmospheric pressure?
→ The weight of air exerted on the earth’s surface is called atmospheric pressure.

(5) What kind of attire do the people of deserts put on to protect themselves from constantly blowing sand?
→ People of deserts wear loose, long, and thick clothes that cover most of the body to protect themselves from heat and constantly blowing sand.

Wind

(1) What is meant by wind?
→ The horizontal movement of air from high pressure area to low pressure area is called wind.

(2) What are called permanent winds?
→ The winds that blow constantly in the same direction throughout the year are called permanent winds. (Examples: Trade winds, Westerlies, Polar winds)

(3) What is meant by monsoon winds?
→ The winds which change their direction according to the season are called monsoon winds.

(4) Which are the countries of monsoon winds?
→ India, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bhutan, Pakistan and some South-East Asian countries experience monsoon winds.

(5) What are called the south-west (nairutya) winds?
→ The monsoon winds that blow from the south-west direction and bring heavy rainfall to the Indian subcontinent are called south-west (nairutya) winds.

(6) What is called humidity (moisture)?
→ The amount of water vapour present in the air is called humidity (moisture).

 Flora and Fauna

(1) Into how many types is the natural vegetation classified? Which are they?
→ Natural vegetation is classified into three types:

1. Forests

2. Grasslands

3. Desert vegetation

(2) Why are the Tropical Evergreen Forests ‘green throughout the year’?
→ Tropical Evergreen Forests remain green throughout the year because they receive heavy rainfall and the trees do not shed all their leaves at the same time.

(3) Which trees are found in the Tropical Evergreen Forests?
→ Important trees are mahogany, ebony, rosewood, rubber, and cinchona.

(4) Which trees are found in the Tropical Deciduous Forests?
→ Important trees are sal, teak, peepal, neem, and shisham.

(5) What is the type of climate of the Mediterranean region?
→ The Mediterranean region has hot, dry summers and mild, rainy winters.

(6) Which trees are found in Coniferous Forests?
→ Important trees are pine, fir, spruce, and cedar.

(7) Which animals are common in Coniferous Forests?
→ Common animals are silver fox, mink, bear, wolf, and polar bear.

(8) What is the type of the climate of a desert region?
→ The desert region has an extremely hot and dry climate with very little rainfall.

(9) Where is Ghudkhar (Wild Ass), which is considered to be a unique animal in the world, found?
→ The Ghudkhar (Wild Ass) is found in the Rann of Kachchh (Gujarat), India.

Formation of Atmosphere 

(1) Up to what altitude from the earth’s surface are the gases found in the atmosphere?
→ The gases of the atmosphere are found up to about 1,600 kilometres above the earth’s surface.

Flora and Fauna 

(2) Why are the Tropical Deciduous Forests also called Tropical Kharau Forests?
→ Tropical Deciduous Forests are called Tropical Kharau Forests because the trees shed their leaves in the dry season to conserve water.

Formation of Atmosphere 

(3) Explain the formation of troposphere.
→ The troposphere is the lowest layer of the atmosphere, formed by the mixing of gases like nitrogen, oxygen, carbon dioxide, and water vapour.
→ It extends up to 8 to 16 km from the earth’s surface.
→ All weather phenomena such as rainfall, storms, and winds occur in this layer, as it contains maximum water vapour and dust particles.

Wind

(1) Give information about any two types of wind.

(a) Permanent Winds:
→ These are the winds that blow throughout the year in the same direction.
→ They are also called planetary winds.
→ Examples: Trade winds, Westerlies, and Polar winds.
→ They are caused due to the permanent pressure belts on the earth.

(b) Monsoon Winds:
→ These are seasonal winds that change their direction according to the season.
→ They blow from sea to land in summer (bringing rainfall) and from land to sea in winter (dry winds).
→ The Indian subcontinent, Southeast Asia, and parts of Africa mainly experience monsoon winds.

(2) State any four effects of climate on human life.

1. Food habits: The type of crops grown depends on climate. For example, rice in hot and wet regions, wheat in cooler regions.

2. Clothing: People wear light cotton clothes in hot regions and woollen clothes in cold regions.

3. Housing: Houses are built according to climate — flat-roofed houses in deserts, sloping roofs in snowy areas, stilt houses in heavy rainfall areas.

4. Occupation: Climate influences occupations — farming in fertile regions, fishing in coastal areas, animal rearing in deserts and cold regions.

(1) Into how many types is the natural vegetation classified? Which are they? Explain.

Natural vegetation is classified into three main types on the basis of climatic conditions:

• Forests –
  
  

• Found in regions receiving heavy rainfall.

• Dense and tall trees grow here.

• Types: Tropical Evergreen Forests, Tropical Deciduous Forests, and Coniferous Forests.

• Example trees: teak, sal, pine, fir, rosewood.

• Grasslands –
  
  

• Found in regions of moderate rainfall where trees cannot grow thickly.

• Grass is the main vegetation.

• Types: Prairies (North America), Steppes (Asia), Pampas (South America), Savannas (Africa).

• These regions are suitable for cattle rearing and wheat cultivation.

• Desert Vegetation –
  
  

• Found in hot and dry or cold desert regions with very little rainfall.

• Only thorny bushes, shrubs, and cactus-like plants grow.

• Example: Sahara Desert, Thar Desert, Ladakh (cold desert).

Weather and Climate 

(2) Write short notes: Atmospheric pressure

• Atmospheric pressure is the weight of the air exerted on the earth’s surface.

• It decreases with increase in height (altitude).

• Measured by an instrument called barometer.

• Areas of high pressure and low pressure control the movement of winds.

• It greatly influences the weather and climate of a place.

The Mediterranean forests

• The Mediterranean forests are found near the Mediterranean sea, which is mostly found on the continents of Europe, Africa, and Asia. 

• The climate in this region is neither dry nor humid in summer nor cold nor humid in winter. 

• Oranges, figs, olives, grapes, and other citrus fruit plants grow in these regions.

Economic Importance:

• These forests are known as the “Orchards of the World” because of the cultivation of fruits like grapes, olives, and citrus fruits.

• Grapes are used for making wine, and olives for producing olive oil.

• These products are important for trade and industry.