Class 5 English Chapter 7: Gilli Danda — practice questions with answers
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Q1. Which game is the poem 'Gilli Danda' about?
- Gilli Danda
- Hockey
- Kabaddi
- Kho-kho
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Answer: A. Gilli Danda
Why: The poem is about children playing Gilli Danda together in the playground. [p.79]
Why: The poem is about children playing Gilli Danda together in the playground. [p.79]
Q2. What is needed to play Gilli Danda, according to the chapter? (Tick all that apply)
- A long stick (danda)
- A small stick (gilli)
- A ball
- A net
- A board and dice
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Answer: A. A long stick (danda); B. A small stick (gilli)
Why: The game uses two sticks — a short one called the gilli and a long one called the danda. [p.79, p.84]
Why: The game uses two sticks — a short one called the gilli and a long one called the danda. [p.79, p.84]
Q3. Where do the children play in the poem?
- In the playground
- In a classroom
- Inside a house
- In a swimming pool
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Answer: A. In the playground
Why: The poem begins with the children gathering around in the playground. [p.79]
Why: The poem begins with the children gathering around in the playground. [p.79]
Q4. What happens to the gilli when it is hit?
- It flies up high in the sky
- It rolls into a drain
- It breaks into pieces
- It stays on the ground
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Answer: A. It flies up high in the sky
Why: The poem says the small gilli flies up high under the bright blue skies. [p.79]
Why: The poem says the small gilli flies up high under the bright blue skies. [p.79]
Q5. What does the prefix 're-' mean?
- again
- not
- before
- under
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Answer: A. again
Why: The chapter shows re + draw = redraw, meaning draw again. [p.81]
Why: The chapter shows re + draw = redraw, meaning draw again. [p.81]
Q6. 'Sadness' is an abstract noun because we cannot touch it.
True or false?
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Answer: True
Why: The chapter uses 'sadness' as its example: feelings, thoughts and ideas are abstract nouns. [p.82]
Why: The chapter uses 'sadness' as its example: feelings, thoughts and ideas are abstract nouns. [p.82]
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How many practice questions are there for Class 5 English Chapter 7: Gilli Danda?
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Is this chapter from the NCERT book?
Yes — it follows the NCERT Class 5 English syllabus, used by CBSE and many state boards.