NCERT Solutions Class 6 English (Honeysuckle)

The NCERT Solutions in English Language for Class 6 English (Prose) (Honeysuckle) Chapter – 7 Fair Play has been provided here to help the students in solving the questions from this exercise.

Chapter – 7 (Fair Play)

Working with the Text

A. Match the sentences under I with those under II

I	II
1. Jumman and Algu were the best of friends.	1. He believed that his friend would never go against him.
2. Jumman’s aunt transferred her property to him.	2. She wanted justice.
3. The aunt decided to appeal to the panchayat.	3. In the absence of one, the other took care of his family.
4. Algu was unwilling to support the aunt.	4. The condition was that he would be responsible for her welfare.
5. Jumman was very happy to hear Algu’s name as head Panch.	5. The bond of friendship between him and Jumman was very strong.

Answer – 

B. Who says this to whom and why?

1. “My wife knows best how to run the house.”
Answer – Jumman says these words to his aunt. He did not want to give his aunt a monthly allowance.

2. “But is it right, my son, to keep mum and not say what you consider just and fair?”
Answer – Jumman’s aunt said these words to Algu Chowdhry. Algu had showed his inability to speak against Jumman’s injustice.

3. “What have you to say in your defence?”
Answer – Algu said these words to Jumman when he occupied the seat of the head He was keen to do justice.

4. “I can’t pay you a penny for the wretched beast you sold me.”
Answer – 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.

5. “Victory to the panchayat. This is justice.”
Answer – Algu shouts this to the people around when Jumman gives a fair judgement.

C. Answer the following questions.

1. “Then the situation changed.” What is being referred to? (2)
Answer – The reference, here, is to the situation in which Jumman’s aunt transferred her property to him.

2. When Jumman’s aunt realised that she was not welcome in his house, what arrangement did she suggest? (3)
Answer – Jumman’s aunt suggested that Jumman should give her a monthly allowance. With that she could set up a separate kitchen.

3. What was the villagers’ reaction when the aunt explained her case to them? (4)
Answer – The villager’s gave mixed reactions. Some sympathized with her, some laughed at her and some others said that she should try to make up with Jumman and his wife.

4. Why was Jumman happy over Algu’s nomination as head Panch? (6)
Answer – Jumman was happy over Algu’s nomination as head Panch because Algu was his friend and he knew that he would not give a judgement that went against him.

5. “God lives in the heart of the Panch.” the aunt said. What did she mean? (6)
Answer – She meant to remind Algu that Panch holds a position equal to God so he should never be biased. He should be just and fair.

6. What was Algu’s verdict as head Panch? How did Jumman take it? (7, 8)
Answer – Algu’s verdict as head Panch was that Jumman had to pay his aunt a monthly allowance, or else the property would go back to her. Jumman felt betrayed and became Algu’s enemy.

7. Algu found himself in a tight spot. What was his problem? (9)
Answer – Algu’s problem was that he had sold his bullock to Samjhu Sahu. The bullock had died before Algu could receive payment from Sahu. Sahu now, refused to pay.

8. Why was Algu upset over Jumman’s nomination as head Panch? (12, 13)
Answer – Algu was upset because Jumman was already annoyed with him. So he thought  Jumman would take his revenge.

9. What was Jumman’s verdict as head Panch? How did Algu take it? (14, 15)
Answer – Jumman’s verdict was that Sahu had to pay the price of bullock to Algu. Because when Sahu purchased the bullock from Algu it was hale and hearty. This was a genuine decision. Algu took it happily and said it was a victory of the panchayat.

10. Which of the following sums up the story best?
(i) “I also know that you will not kill your conscience for the sake of friendship.”
(ii) “Let no one deviate from the path of justice and truth for friendship or enmity.”
(iii) “The voice of the Panch is the voice of God.”
Give a reason for your choice.
Answer –  (ii) “Let no one deviate from the path of justice and truth for friendship or enmity.”
This sentence sums up the story best. In the story, we see justice being done in spite of friendship or enmity. Algu delivered a just judgment even though he was friends with Jumman, and Jumman did the same, although he had become Algu’s enemy.

Working with Language

A. Replace the italicized portion of each sentence below with a suitable phrase from the box. Make necessary changes, wherever required.

look after, swallow, make it up, keep mum, go into, ease one’s conscience, as ill luck would have it, a tight spot, take chances, my heart sank

1. The best way to avoid an unnecessary argument is to remain silent.
2. Unfortunately, the train I was trying to catch was cancelled.
3. He has been told not to take risks while driving a car through a crowded street.
4. The patient needs to be properly taken care of.
5. Why don’t the two of you end your quarrel by shaking hands?
6. I was in a difficult situation till my friends came to my rescue.
7. When I saw a pile of dirty dishes, I felt very disappointed.
8. I will examine the matter carefully before commenting on it.
9. They criticized him in the meeting but he accepted without protest all the criticism.
10. It will free me from worry to know that I had done nothing wrong.

Answer – 

1. The best way to avoid an unnecessary argument is to keep mum.
2. As ill luck would have it, the train I was trying to catch was cancelled.
3. He has been told not to take chances while driving a car through a crowded street.
4. The patient needs to be properly looked after.
5. Why don’t the two of you make it up by shaking hands?
6. I was in a tight spot till my friends came to my rescue.
7. When I saw a pile of dirty dishes, my heart sank.
8. I will go into the matter carefully before commenting on it.
9. They criticized him in the meeting but he swallowed all the criticism.
10. It will ease my conscience to know that I had done nothing wrong.

B. Look at the following phrases and their meanings. Use the phrases to fill in the blanks in the sentences given below.

• set up — put in place or start
• set aside — save or keep for a particular purpose
• set down — write or record
• set out — start on a journey
• set in — begin and seem likely to continue

1. Why don’t you __________ your ideas on paper?
2. A fund has been __________ for the soldiers’ families.
3. We should __________ a little money every month.
4. You should buy some woolens before winter __________.
5. They __________ on the last stage of their journey.

Answer – 

1. Why don’t you set down your ideas on paper?
2. A fund has been set up for the soldiers’ families.
3. We should set aside a little money every month.
4. You should buy some woolens before winter sets in.
5. They set out on the last stage of their journey.

Dictation

Your teacher will speak the words listed below. Write against each a word of opposite meaning.
Examples:
liquid   solid
hard   soft
1. old ______
2. wet ______
3. open ______
4. blunt ______
5. forget ______

Answer –
1. old – new
2. wet – dry
3. open – close
4. blunt – sharp
5. forget – remember

NCERT Solutions for Class 6 English (Honeysuckle)

• Chapter 1 : Who Did Patrick’s Homework?
• Chapter 2 : How the Dog Found Himself a New Master!
• Chapter 3 : Taro’s Reward
• Chapter 4 : An Indian – American Woman in Space: Kalpana Chawla
• Chapter 5 : A Different Kind of School
• Chapter 6 : Who I Am
• Chapter 8 : Fire: A Game of Chance
• Chapter 9 : Desert Animals
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