GSEB Class 7 English Exploring Patriotism Question Answer

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[3] – Justify the title “unwelcome visitor”. Do you think Gandhiji was really an unwelcome visitor in South Africa?Why/Why not.

The native people in South Africa were not pleased to receive Gandhiji because he was an Indian. Gandhiji observed that they were rude to Indians. Even the magistrate objected to Gandhiji’s turban, so he was an unwelcome visitor.

 

[4] – Tick the correct answer

1. Gandhiji left the court because:
2. He felt disgraced in removing his turban
3. He was embarrassed to remove his turban in public.
4. He refused to take off his turban as it would be a sign of tolerating disrespect for his custom.

Activity 5

[1] How well do you know Mahatma Gandhi? Write some interesting facts about Gandhiji’s life. You can use your school library or the internet for collecting information.

Some interesting facts about Gandhi’s life.

• Gandhiji left his practice as a barrister because he was afraid of public speaking.
• Despite being a lawyer, he dedicated his life to public service.
• Mahatma Gandhi married Kasturba when he was 13 years old.
• Gandhiji practices law in South Africa.

 

Fill in the blanks:

1. Though his lit ……………level was low, he was very wise.
2. Pat………..like Sardar and Gandhiji are not born every day.
3. On the second day he…………[to go] to see the court of Durban.
4. We must never …………any injustice but we must always show………for other’s beliefs.[to tolerate]

Answer

1. Literacy
2. Patriots
3. Went
4. Tolerate, tolerance

Activity 7

1. A place for ships to dock – quay
2. The opposite of Polite – rude
3. Buy is to buy as think is to thought.
4. I have a sweet tooth, I am very fond of sweets.
5. To begin – Start