2. Snake charmers used to carry medicines made from plants. True
3. All snakes are poisonous. False
4. Aryanath’s grandfather was afraid of snakes. False
5. Kalbelia dance has movements like the snake. True
6. The snake charmer’s been controls the snake’s dance through music. False
7. Snake charmers used to get paid in money or food. True
8. It is legal to keep snakes as pets today. False
9. Snake charmers sell snake skin for money. False
10. Snake bites can be treated using medicines in government hospitals.True
Class 5 Evs Chapter 2 A Snake Charmer Story Question Answer
Q: Who is telling the story in the beginning?
A: Aryanath, who belongs to the Kalbeliya community, is telling the story.
Q: What special skill does Aryanath have?
A: Aryanath can play the been (a musical instrument) and make snakes dance.
Q: What did snake charmers use to do in villages?
A: They moved from village to village, showed snakes to people, and provided medicines made from forest plants.
Q: Why has the government made a law against keeping snakes?
A: To protect wild animals from being caught and to prevent people from killing animals to sell their skins.
Q: Are all snakes poisonous?
A: No, most snakes are not poisonous. Only four types of snakes in India are poisonous.
Q: How are snakes helpful to farmers?
A: Snakes eat rats that would otherwise eat the crops in the fields.
Q: What are the four poisonous snakes mentioned in the text?
A: Cobra, Common Krait, Russel’s Viper (Duboiya), and Saw-scaled Viper (Afai).
Q: What new profession does Grandfather suggest for Aryanath?
A: He suggests forming a been party to entertain people and sharing knowledge about snakes with children.
Q: What materials are used to make the musical instruments for the been party?
A: Except for the dhol, the been, tumba, and khanjiri are made from dried gourd (lauki).
Q: How can you make a simple snake puppet according to the text?
A: Using an old sock on your arm, adding buttons or bindis for eyes, and a red paper strip for the tongue.
