Q1. Rakesh sees the bigger birds 'feasting on the cherries'. Which word is the opposite of 'feasting' in meaning?
- fasting
- flitting
- fussing
- growing
NCERT · Class 8
NCERT Class 8 English: Chapter List and Official PDFs
All 15 chapters of the NCERT Class 8 English textbook(s), with the section headings of each chapter and a link to the official PDF on ncert.nic.in. Open a chapter to see what it covers.
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Chapter 1: The Wit that Won HeartsWit and Wisdom
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Chapter 2: A Concrete ExampleWit and Wisdom
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Chapter 3: Wisdom Paves the WayWit and Wisdom
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Chapter 4: A Tale of Valour: Major Somnath Sharma and the Battle of BadgamValues and Dispositions
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Chapter 5: Somebody’s MotherValues and Dispositions
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Chapter 6: Verghese Kurien — I Too Had a DreamValues and Dispositions
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Chapter 7: The Case of the Fifth WordMystery and Magic
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Chapter 8: The Magic Brush of DreamsMystery and Magic
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Chapter 9: Spectacular WondersMystery and Magic
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Chapter 10: The Cherry TreeEnvironment
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Chapter 11: Harvest HymnEnvironment
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Chapter 12: Waiting for the RainEnvironment
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Chapter 13: Feathered FriendScience and Curiosity
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Chapter 14: Magnifying GlassScience and Curiosity
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Chapter 15: Bibha Chowdhuri: The Beam of Light that Lit the Path for Women in Indian ScienceScience and Curiosity
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Q2. Why is the Lonar Crater Lake in Maharashtra considered unusual?
- It is the only crater in India formed in basaltic rock by a meteorite impact
- It was formed by a volcanic eruption in the Himalayas
- It is the largest freshwater lake in the world
- It was dug by humans thousands of years ago to store rainwater
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Correct answer: A. It is the only crater in India formed in basaltic rock by a meteorite impact
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Q3. Why did Major Somnath Sharma lay out ground panels during the battle?
- To mark the graves of fallen soldiers
- To signal to Brigade headquarters that he would not withdraw
- To guide the aircraft towards their target
- To hide the soldiers from enemy aircraft
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Correct answer: C. To guide the aircraft towards their target
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