"The train will soon be here," said Suraj. "Yes, my friend. And if we don't drive the leopard out of the tunnel, it will be run over and killed. I can't let that happen." "But won't it attack us if we try to drive it out?" asked Suraj, beginning to share the watchman's concern. "Not this leopard. It knows me well. We have seen each other many times. It has a weakness for goats and stray dogs, but it will not harm us. Even so, I'll take my axe with me. You stay here, Suraj."
What was the watchman's concern?
The watchman's concern was that if the leopard remained in the tunnel, it would be run over and killed by the approaching train. He felt responsible for protecting the leopard's life and could not allow such harm to happen.
Complete the sentence with a suitable reason. Sunder Singh was sure that the leopard in the tunnel would not attack him and Suraj because ____.
Sunder Singh was sure that the leopard would not attack because the leopard knew him well—they had seen each other many times before. The leopard minded its own business and only had a weakness for goats and stray dogs, not humans.
Select the sentences that are true from those given below. A. Suraj wants to see the leopards in the jungle. B. Suraj is concerned about Sunder Singh's safety. C. The leopard in the tunnel attacks goats and stray dogs. D. Sunder Singh wants to protect Suraj. E. Sunder Singh knows all about the animals in the jungle.
True statements: B (Suraj is concerned about Sunder Singh's safety), C (The leopard in the tunnel attacks goats and stray dogs), D (Sunder Singh wants to protect Suraj).
Choose the correct option to complete the sentence. Sunder Singh decides to take his axe with him. This tells us that he was ____.
B. cautious
Explanation
(i) Sunder Singh expresses his concern clearly: 'And if we don't drive the leopard out of the tunnel, it will be run over and killed. I can't let that happen.' His protective instinct extends to the wildlife in his jungle, showing his deep connection with nature. (ii) Sunder Singh explains his familiarity with the leopard: 'Not this leopard. It knows me well. We have seen each other many times.' He also mentions that the leopard 'has a weakness for goats and stray dogs, but it will not harm us.' This shows his understanding of the leopard's behavior patterns. (iii) Statement B is true—Suraj asks 'But won't it attack us?' showing concern. Statement C is true—Sunder Singh says the leopard 'has a weakness for goats and stray dogs.' Statement D is true—Sunder Singh tells Suraj 'You stay here' and takes his axe for protection. Statement A is false—Suraj doesn't express a desire to see leopards. Statement E is false—the text doesn't claim he knows 'all' about jungle animals. (iv) Sunder Singh takes his axe despite saying the leopard won't harm them, showing he is cautious and prepared. He says 'Even so, I'll take my axe with me,' indicating that while he trusts his knowledge of the leopard, he still takes sensible precautions. This is wisdom, not violence, boldness, or fear.