NCERT Class 6 English Solutions: Fair Play Chapter 7 Part 1

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Question A:

Match the sentences under I with those under II.

I

1. Jumman and Algu were the best of friends.

2. Jumman՚s aunt transferred her property to him.

3. The aunt decided to appeal to the

4. Algu was unwilling to support the aunt.

5. Jumman was very happy to hear Algu՚s name as head panch

Jumman Summary

II

1. He believed that his friend would never go against him.

2. She wanted justice.

3. In the absence of one, the other took care of his family.

4. The condition was that he would be responsible for her welfare.

5 . The bond of friendship between him and Jumman was very strong.

Answer:

Match the List 1 and List 2
III
1. Jumman and Algu were the best of friends.

2. Jumman՚s aunt transferred her property to him.

3. The aunt decided to appeal to the panchayat.

4. Algu was unwilling to support the Aunt.

5. Jumman was very happy to hear Algu՚s name as head Panch.

3. In the absence of one, the other took care of his family.

4. The condition was that he would be responsible for her welfare.

2. She wanted justice.

5. The bond of friendship between him and Jumman was very strong.

1. He believed that his friend would never go against him.

Question B:

Question B:

Who says this to whom and why?

1. “My wife knows best how to run the house.”

2. “But is it right, my son, to keep mum and not say what you consider just and fair?”

3. “What have you to say in your defence?”

4. “I can՚t pay you a penny for the wretched beast you sold me.”

5. “Victory to the panchayat. This is justice.”

Answer:

  • Jumman said this to his aunt because he was shameless and had grown tired of her.
  • Jumman՚s aunt said this to Algu. She had gone to Algu for help but Algu had politely refused her plea. He did not want to go to the panchayat because Jumman was his friend and he could not go against him.
  • Algu said this to Jumman. Algu was made the head Panch by the aunt, and he said this to question Jumman about his mistreatment of the aunt.
  • Samjhu Sahu said this to Algu when Algu demanded payment for the bullock he had sold to Samjhu. The bullock had died within a month and Sahu refused to pay for it.
  • Algu said this over and over again in front of the village. He was happy that Jumman had not deviated from the path of justice in spite of the enmity between them.