Question 19 of 32intermediate🔍 AnalyzeShort Answer2 marks

Sunder Singh has become part of the jungle life. Support the view with a suitable reason.

Correct Answer

Sunder Singh has become part of jungle life because he has developed a deep understanding and familiarity with the forest and its creatures.

He knows the leopard that visits the area and understands its habits—it 'minds its own business' and only preys on goats and stray dogs.

He is familiar with all the night sounds of the jungle, from the barking deer to the nightjar, and they don't disturb him.

He lives alone in the jungle without fear, showing he has adapted to and become one with his natural surroundings.

Exercise: Let us think and reflect | Q: 3 | (Page Page 12)
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Explanation

The chapter provides multiple evidences of Sunder Singh's integration with jungle life: he recognizes the leopard as 'My leopard,' knows its patterns ('It comes to this range for a few days every month'), is familiar with all night sounds, and lives contentedly alone in his hut surrounded by nature. His garden with marigolds and vegetables shows his harmonious existence with the jungle.

Solution Steps

  1. Sunder Singh has developed deep understanding and familiarity with the forest and its creatures

  2. He knows the leopard's habits—it minds its own business and only preys on goats and stray dogs

  3. He is familiar with all night sounds of the jungle, from barking deer to nightjar

  4. He lives alone in the jungle without fear, showing complete adaptation to natural surroundings