Answer Key Comprehension 7
I Language record:
A) Find the appropriate synonym from the passage and write an antonym:
| Meaning/synonym | Word from passage | Antonym |
| generous | selfless | selfish |
| positive | optimistic | pessimistic |
| priceless | valuable | worthless |
B) Use the given phrase in sentence of your own:
For the sake of: King Ashoka fought for the sake of his kingdom.
C) Tick the correct answer:
a) Why did Dasrath Manjhi decide to build the mountain road ?
i) For his family.
ii) To make the life easier for his fellow villagers.
iii) For the vehicles to pass by.
II Answer the following:
Q 1. Do you think Dasrath was a learned man? How did he manage to build the road?
Ans. No. Dasrath was not a learned man. He did not have any access to machinery that could help him to take up this tedious task to build a road. He used the simplest tools like a chisel, rope and a hammer to achieve this task. He did it mainly by his own efforts, his drive and his strong determination.
Q 2. What were the difficulties faced by the villagers?
Ans. The villagers faced many difficulties. The hill kept the villages in isolation, forcing people to trek through dangerous ground for hours just to reach the nearest market town. Children had to walk eight kilometres to reach school. The People had to commute for hours on dangerous ground to reach their destination.
Q 3. Did the villagers support his work? Explain your answer with an evidence.
Ans. No. The villagers ridiculed him and called him mad. They did not take him seriously as it was a difficult task to build a road.
Q 4. Describe Dasrath Manjhi in your own words.
Ans. Dasrath was a caring and a considerate person. He was optimistic, selfless and determined. He built a road so that others can reach their destinations easily. Although it was a difficult task he did it without anybody's support.
Directed writing:
You are one of the villagers and you have seen through the years how Dasrath Manjhi had toiled to achieve the impossible task. Write a letter to your friend who works in 'The Times of India' and convince him/her to come to your village to meet Dasrath Manjhi. Use the pointers given to build your paragraphs.
· Difficulties faced by the villagers.
· Efforts made be Dasrath Manjhi to build the road.
· Invaluable lessons you learnt from his act.
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Dear friend,
Your letter truly surprised me. I was happy to hear about your promotion. It is very hot here. The summer has just come in and we are already facing a lot of problems but thanks to Dasrath Manjhi one of our fellowmen who has toiled hard for twenty two years to bring great relief to all the villagers.
I am sure you would love to know about Dasrath Manjhi. He has inspired everyone in our village to dream the impossible. He built a proper road through the hill so that the villagers could cross the hill easily. The hill kept the villages in isolation, forcing people to trek through dangerous ground for hours just to reach the nearest market town. Children had to walk eight kilometres to reach school, but thanks to Dasrath, that distance has been reduced greatly.
The village people did not take his project seriously and they ridiculed him and called him a madman for taking on such an impossible task. With the little help that he received, he began to split the hill in half. He never received any recognition from the government for his accomplishment. He believed that God was with him. He wanted life to be easier for his fellow villagers so he took such a Herculean task. Moreover you will be shocked to know that Dasrath Manjhi was not a learned man, neither did he have any access to machinery that could help him to take up this tedious task, he used the simplest tools - a chisel, rope and a hammer!
If you could make a trip to our village and see this, you too would get to know the greatness of this man. Dasrath taught us that patience is the greatest virtue that leads to success. He started it all alone and strived hard to complete his project. He was determined and optimistic to do the impossible task. He never let any hurdles prevent him from reaching his goal. I am proud of Dasrath but at the same time ashamed that we did not support him for this task. Today the villagers thank him for his great efforts as he made life easier for them. I have read similar stories of great people written in 'The Times of India' so I would request you to come to our small village to meet and see the works of this real hero. I would appreciate if you can bring this story in your newspaper as it will inspire others too.
Yours lovingly
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