On Killing a Tree (Poem) Question and Answer NCERT Class 9 Beehive Text Book Question 1 Can a “simple jab of the knife” kill a tree? Why not? Answer No, a single knife slash will not kill a tree since trees need many years to mature and emerge from the ground. Moreover, only a chop cannot kill it because it will gradually re-emerge and re-grow to its previous … [Read more...] about On Killing a Tree (Poem)
Class 9
Chapter 8 Reach for the Top
Reach for the Top | Question and Answer | NCERT | Class 9 | Beehive Text Book Thinking about the Text Question I Answer these questions in one or two sentences each. (The paragraph numbers within brackets provide clues to the answers.) (1) Why was the ‘holy man’ who gave Santosh’s mother his blessings surprised? Answer The holy man who gave Santosh's mother his … [Read more...] about Chapter 8 Reach for the Top
The Duck and the Kangaroo (Poem)
The Duck and the Kangaroo (Poem) Question and Answer NCERT Class 9 Beehive Text Book Question 1 What did the Duck do for the Kangaroo’s love? Answer The Duck bought four pairs of worsted socks which fit her web-feet neatly. Moreover she bought a cloak to keep out herself from the cold. She did it for the Kangaroo’s love. Question 2 Why did she want to have a ride on … [Read more...] about The Duck and the Kangaroo (Poem)
Chapter 7 Packing
Packing | Question and Answer | NCERT | Class 9 | Beehive Text Book Thinking about the Text Question I Discuss in pairs and answer each question below in a short paragraph (30 – 40 words). Question 1 How many characters are there in the narrative? Name them. (Don’t forget the dog!). Answer There are mainly four characters in the narratives. They are Jerome … [Read more...] about Chapter 7 Packing
No Men Are Foreign (Poem)
No Men Are Foreign (Poem) Question and Answer NCERT Class 9 Beehive Text Book Thinking about the Poem Question 1. (i) “Beneath all uniforms ...” What uniforms do you think the poet is speaking about? Answer The poet is speaking about the uniforms which the soldiers wear at the time of war. The word uniform here can also mean the traditional dresses of a … [Read more...] about No Men Are Foreign (Poem)