{"id":1209,"date":"2022-09-02T03:48:01","date_gmt":"2022-09-02T03:48:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theexampillar.com\/ncert\/?p=1209"},"modified":"2024-01-23T14:11:00","modified_gmt":"2024-01-23T14:11:00","slug":"ncert-solutions-class-6-english-a-pact-with-the-sun-chapter-3-the-shepherds-treasure","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theexampillar.com\/ncert\/ncert-solutions-class-6-english-a-pact-with-the-sun-chapter-3-the-shepherds-treasure\/","title":{"rendered":"NCERT Solutions Class 6 English (A Pact with the Sun) Chapter 3 The Shepherd\u2019s Treasure"},"content":{"rendered":"

NCERT Solutions Class 6 English (A Pact with the Sun)<\/span><\/h2>\n

The NCERT Solutions in English Language for Class 6 English (A Pact with the Sun) Chapter – 3 The Shepherd\u2019s Treasure <\/strong>has been provided here to help the students in solving the questions from this exercise.<\/span><\/p>\n

Chapter – 3 <\/strong><\/span>(The Shepherd\u2019s Treasure)<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n

1. <\/span>The shepherd hadn\u2019t been to school because
\n<\/span><\/strong>(i) he was very poor.
\n<\/span>(ii) there were very few schools in those days.
\n<\/span>(iii) he wasn\u2019t interested in studies.
\n<\/span>Choose the right answer.
\n<\/span>Answer –\u00a0 <\/strong><\/span>(ii) there were very few schools in those days.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

2. <\/span>Who visited the shepherd one day, and why?
\n<\/span><\/strong>Answer –\u00a0<\/strong>The shepherd\u2019s reputation as a wise man reached the king\u2019s ears. So, he decided to visit the shepherd in order to enquire whether the reputation was apt or a ruse.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

3. <\/span>Why did the other governors grow jealous of the shepherd?
\n<\/span><\/strong>Answer –\u00a0<\/strong>The other governors grow jealous of the shepherd because he rose to power and his fame as a fair and wise governor soon spread throughout the country.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

4. <\/span>Why was the new governor called to the palace?
\n<\/span><\/strong>Answer –\u00a0<\/strong><\/span>The new governor called to the palace because he used to carry an iron chest with him all the time and the king wanted to know the secret of that chest.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

5. <\/span>Why was everyone delighted to see the iron chest on the camel\u2019s back?
\n<\/span><\/strong>Answer –\u00a0<\/strong>Everyone was delighted to see the iron chest on the camel\u2019s back because the other governors were sure that he collected all his treasure in his iron chest and when it would be opened in front of the king, his dishonesty will be revealed.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

6.
\n<\/strong><\/span>(i) What did the iron chest contain?
\nAnswer – <\/span><\/strong>The iron chest contained an old blanket inside it.<\/span>
\n<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

(ii) Why did the shepherd always carry it?
\nAnswer – <\/span><\/strong>The shepherd always carried it because it was his oldest friend and will still protect him any time even when king took away his new cloaks.<\/span>
\n<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

(iii) Is it an example of the shepherd\u2019s humility or wisdom or both?
\n<\/span><\/strong>Answer – <\/strong>Yes, it is an ideal example of the shepherd\u2019s humility, wisdom and goodness.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

7. <\/span>How did the king reward the new governor?
\n<\/span><\/strong>Answer – <\/strong>The king rewarded him by making him the governor of a much bigger district.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

NCERT Solutions for Class 6 English (A Pact with the Sun)<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n