CG Board Class 9 English Unit 4 Travel and Tourism (Reading C) Mainpat are given below for Hindi Medium students.
CG Board Class 9 English Unit 4 Travel and Tourism (Reading C) Mainpat
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Comprehension-
Q.I. Answer the following questions.
1. Name the most prominent places in Mainpat.
Ans:- The most prominent places in Mainpat are :- Tiger point, Machali point, Buddha temple, Dev pravah (jaljali), Mehta point, Raksamada, Bhalumada, Paiga khoh caves, Kala mandir, Banjari temple, Shivalaya, Jungleshwar temple, Panhipankhna, Dulha-Dulhan, and valleys like kadani, kardna, sakriya, govindpur.
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2. What are the festivals celebrated in Mainpat?
Ans:- The festivals that are celebrated in Mainpat are:- The day of Lord Buddha’s first speech after enlightenment, The day lord Buddha returned from heaven to meet his mother after attaining nirvana, new year and Dalai Lama’s birthday.
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3. Why do you think Machali waterfall is called the ‘milky way’?
Ans:- At machli point, There is an 80 m waterfall, Cascading down like milky white satin. This gives a mesmerising and beautiful effect at the point. That is why the waterfall is called the milky way.
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4. What makes the culture of Mainpat different from the rest of Chhattisgarh?
Ans:- Tibetans are found in mainpat and inherits a rich culture who believes in Buddhism. Travellers have experienced their warm welcome and Buddhist
culture that transcends all the religions. A unique combination of Adivasi and Tibetan Buddhist culture also can be found in Mainpat.
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5. How do you think Mainpat is similar to Shimla?
Ans:- Shimla is known for its unique beauty. It has always been a century of attraction for tourists. Mainpat like Shimla has beauty and uniqueness of its own. It has breathtaking views of nature, gracefully flowing tranquil rivers, and dense forest with rich flora and fauna.
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Q.II. Complete the table given below with the names from the text you have read.
| Names | |
| temples | Buddha temple , Kala Mandir , Banjari Temple , Jungleshwar Temple , Shivalaya , Panhi Pankhna and Dulha-Dulhan. |
| waterfalls | Tiger Point, Machali Point,Parpatiya,Mehta Point |
| caves | Bandarkot, Raksamada , Bhalumada and Paiga Khoh. |
| rivers | Machali nadi, Dev pravah(jaljali) |
| animals | Tiger |
| plants | vibrant varieties of avifauna, Medicinal herbs. Ayurvedic herbs and some rare plants. |
| means of transport | By road, by rail |
| adventure sports | paragliding |
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Vocabulary-
Q. Complete the web with the phrases from the text that describe the natural beauty of Mainpat. One has been done for you.
Ans:- Natural Beauty of Mainpat
i) gracefully flowing tranquil rivers
ii) beautiful valleys
iii) gently flowing brooks
iv) green slopes
v) tall mountain ranges
vi) stream
vii) natural beauty and surroundings.
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Grammar-
Subject – Verb Agreement –
Q.Look at the following sentences from the lesson.
1. The government has constructed railings so that travellers and tourists…
2. Chhattisgarh is a land of mysterious caves.
3. Different pilgrim destinations welcome you to this sacrosanct land.
The words in bold in the above sentences are subjects. In sentences 1-2 the subjects are singular and therefore take verbs ‘has’, and ‘is’. In sentence 3 the subject is plural and it takes the verb ‘welcome’(plural).
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Q. I Tick () the incorrect sentences and correct them.
1. The things I gave to my sister are the gifts I received.
2. Bread and butter are good for breakfast.
3. Either the director or the workers are to be blamed.
4. The cost of all commodities have risen.
5. Law and order is considered important in elections.
Ans:- 2) Bread and butter is good for breakfast.
4) The cost of all commodities have risen.
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Q. II Select the correct alternatives in brackets
1. A number of students (has/have) opted for science.
Ans:- has
2. This furniture (is/are) very strong.
Ans:- is
3. One of the children (have/has) gone for NCC camp.
Ans:- has
4. Most of my luggage (is/are) still missing.
Ans:- is
5. The scissors (is/are) on the table.
Ans:- are
6. Each of my brothers (has/have) his own bicycle.
Ans:- has
7. Gymnastics (was/were) my favourite activity in school.
Ans:- was
8. The news (was/were) better than expected.
Ans:- was
9. The staff (is/are) busy preparing for the function.
Ans:- is
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Q.III. Fill in the blanks with the correct forms of the verbs given in brackets.
1. Mr John, with his wife and daughter ……………. (live) next door.
2. The horse and the carriage ……………. (be) now at his door.
3. R.K. Laxman the cartoonist and his brother, the writer …………….. (be) famous.
4. To take pay and then not go to work ……………. (be) bad.
5. The United States …………….. (have) a big military force.
6. Ten kilometres ………………. (be) not a long way to go for work.
Ans:- 1) Lives, 2) is, 3) were, 4) is, 5) has, 6)is.
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PRACTICE EXERCISE – IV
Q.I. Read the passage given below and answer the questions that follow :
I had the train compartment to myself up to Rohana, then a girl got in. The couple who saw her off was probably her parents. They seemed very anxious about her comfort and the woman gave the girl detailed instructions as to where to keep her things, when not to lean out of windows, and how to avoid speaking to strangers. They called their goodbyes and the train pulled out of the station. As I was totally blind at the time, my eyes sensitive only to light and darkness, I was unable to tell what the girl looked like. But I knew she wore slippers from the way they slapped against her heels.
Q.1. Choose the correct alternative in each of the following.
(i) I had the compartment to myself upto Rohana. It means that_____________.
a. the narrator was alone in the compartment
b. other travellers got down at Rohana
c. there were other people in the compartment before Rohana
d. the whole compartment was booked by the narrator
Ans:- a. the narrator was alone in the compartment
(ii) The couple who saw her off was probably her parents. It means that __________.
a. the narrator was sure that they were her parents
b. the narrator guessed that they were her parents
c. the narrator did not know who they were
d. the narrator had met the girl’s parents before
Ans:- b. the narrator guessed that they were her parents
(iii) They seemed very anxious about her comfort. Anxious means _____________.
a. relaxed
b. careful
c. worried
d. tired
Ans:- c. worried
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Q.2. Answer the following questions:
a. Who saw the girl off?
Ans:- The Girl’s parents saw her off
b. What instructions were given to the girl?
Ans:- The instructions given to the girl were:- where to keep her things, when not to lean out of window, and how to avoid speaking to strangers
Q.3. Complete the sentences:
a. The narrator could not tell what the girl looked like because
Ans:- The narrator was blind he could not tell what the girl looked like.
b. The speaker’s eyes were
Ans:- The speaker’s eyes were sensitive to light and darkness.
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Q.4. Write T for True and F for False statements.
a. The girl’s parents were travelling with her.
b. Her mother told her where to keep her things.
c. She asked the girl to take help from strangers.
d. The narrator was blind.
Ans:- a)False b) True c) False d) True
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Q.5. Read the above passage carefully and find out one word for the following phrases. One has been done. e.g. husband and wife – couple
a. mother and father …………………..
b. unknown people ……………………..
c. the place where a train stops ………………..
d. One who cannot see …………….
Ans:-a) Parents b) Strangers c) Platform d) Blind.
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Q.6. Given below is a list of words related to trains. Write each of these words in the space provided under the appropriate picture.
berth, engine, wheels, station, platform
Ans:- i) wheel
ii) platform
iii) Berth
iv) station
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Q.7. Crossword Identify seven words given in the word box which are related to natural beauty. One has been done for you. (Refer to Reading C : ‘Mainpat’ for help)
| A | F | D | N | Q | W | S | U | G |
| M | O | U | N | T | A | I | N | W |
| B | R | O | O | K | T | W | Z | A |
| C | E | R | I | V | E | R | F | H |
| H | S | L | V | G | R | J | E | L |
| M | T | R | B | N | F | O | I | R |
| O | S | T | R | E | A | M | C | T |
| J | T | D | K | S | L | K | P | V |
| F | Y | E | V | A | L | L | E | Y |
Ans:- i) Forest
ii) Mountain
iii) Valley
iv) Brook
v) Streams
Vi) waterfall
Vii) River
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Q.8. The girl in the passage might have been given the following instructions.
Keep your things properly.
Take care of your luggage.
Don’t lean out of the window.
Don’t speak to strangers.
Q.Write a few more instructions that your mother normally gives you about eating food, keeping your bag, riding the cycle, precautions about keeping money etc. when you leave the house.
Ans:- eating food: don’t eat food from outside.
Keeping your bag: keep all necessary things
Riding the cycle: wear helmet and don’t ride fast
Keeping money: keep money safely
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Q.9. Imagine the dialogue between the speaker and the blind girl. Complete the dialogue given below. The beginning is done for you.
Speaker : Where are you going?
Girl : To Dehradun and then to Mussoorie
Speaker : I’m going to Rohana. Who lives in Dehra?
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Q.II Here is an extract from the poem, ‘My Walking Boots’ by Gordon Mcconnell. Read the poem carefully and answer the questions that follow.
MY WALKING BOOTS
I have two pairs of boots for walking,
One is navy and the other brown,
Really comfortable they are,
Step by step up and down.
On my travels around Scotland
My boots are always on,
One day brown the other navy
Many miles travelled dusk to dawn.
(Gordon McConnell )
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Q.1. Choose the correct alternative in each of the following.
(i) ‘Navy’ and ‘brown’ refer to……………….
a. names of boots
b. colours of boots
c. names of places
d. names of people
Ans:- b. colours of boots
(ii) The words that show the act of walking in the poem are…………….
a. really comfortable
b. step by, up and down
c. travel around
d. many miles
Ans:- b. step by, up and down
(iii) The boots of the poet are………………
a. not comfortable
b. very costly
c. always on
d. good looking
Ans:- c. always on
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Q.2. Answer in brief :
a. Who is ‘I’ in the poem?
Ans:- The poet is “I” in the poem.
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b. Around which country did he travel?
Ans:- He travelled around Scotland.
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c. How long does the traveller travel?
Ans:- The traveller travels for many miles.
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d. Point out the line which tells that the poet does not put on the same boots everyday.
Ans:- The lines which tell that the poet does not put on the same boots everyday are :- One day brown the other navy.
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e. How many boots does the poet have?
Ans:- Two pairs of boots.
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f. Which quality of the walking boots make them the poet very happy?
Ans:- The boots are comfortable and that makes the poet happy.
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g. Which line expresses the poet’s love for travelling?
Ans:- On my travels around scotland.
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Q.3. Look at the picture of different kinds of footwear. What are they called? Choose the words from the box. Write the words that describe their quality.
| slippers, boots, shoes, sports shoes, sandals |
Ans:- i) Boots
ii) shoes
iii) sandals
iv) sandals
v) slippers
vi) sport shoes
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Q.4. Give one word for the following. Choose the right answer from the box given below.
a. Time in the evening just after sunset ……….
b. At the break of the day ………….…
c. Two in number ………….
d. One by one …………….
e. Dark blue colour ……………
f. Not uneasy ………………..
| navy, dawn, step by step, pair, comfortable, dusk |
Ans:- a) Dusk b)Dawn c) Pair d) Step by step e) navy f) Comfortable
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Q.5. Write describing words/phrases related to nature for the picture given below.
Ans:- i) Tree
ii) Grass
iii) clouds
iv) animals
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Q.6.Fill in each blank with an appropriate reflexive pronoun as in the example above.
(themselves, ourselves, myself, herself, himself, itself)
a) He had the train compartment to…………………….
b) She had the room to………………………..
c) They had the library to………………….
d) We had the road to…………………..
e) The lion kept all its food to…………….
Ans:- a) Himself b) herself c) themselves d) ourselves e) itself
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Q.7.Given below are main clauses and adverbial clauses. Match main clauses with adverbials clauses to make meaningful sentences. One has been done. Rewrite the sentences in the blanks below.
Example : I hired a taxi so that I could reach the station on time
| Main Clause | Adverb Clause |
| I hired a taxi | Unless the rain stops |
| The paddy crop dried up. | so that I could reach the station on time. |
| We cannot play | as if he had seen a ghost. |
| He can read without glasses. | as there was no rain this year |
| He cried in great fear | Although he is eighty years old |
Ans:- i) I hired a taxi so that I could reach the station on time.
ii) as there was no rain this year The paddy crop dried up
iii) We cannot play Unless the rain stops
iv) He can read without glasses although he is eighty years old
v) He cried in great fear as if he had seen a ghost.
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Q.8. Read the sentence given below:
As I was totally blind, I could not see the girl.
It can also be written as follows:
I could not see the girl as I was totally blind.
Now rewrite the following sentences as given in the example.
a. As they looked anxious about her comfort, the woman gave the girl detailed instructions.
Ans:- The woman gave the girl detailed instructions as they looked anxious about her comfort
b. As I was not feeling well, I did not go to school.
Ans:- I did not go to school as I was not feeling well.
c. As he had a college degree, he was given a good job.
Ans:- He was given a good job as he had a college degree
d. As she worked hard. he passed the course.
Ans:- He passed the course as she worked hard.
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Q.9. Look at the following examples:
a. He said,”I like to play football.
” He said that he liked to play football.
b. She said,”I like to play football.
” She said that she liked to play football.
c. Sameer said to Amit,” You sing very well.
” Sameer told Amit that he sang very well.
d. Sameer said to Arpita,” I sing very well.
” Sameer told Arpita that he sang very well.
Q.Now change the following sentences from Direct speech to Indirect speech.
a. “I love the hills; especially in October,” he said.
Ans:- He said that he loved the hills especially in October.
b. “You are a very gallant young man,” she said.
Ans:- She said that he was a very gallant young man.
c. “She was an interesting girl,” I said..
Ans:- I said That she had been an interesting girl.
d. “We will soon be at your station,” I said.
Ans:- I said that he would soon be at her station.
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Q.10. The sentences in direct speech given below have two mistakes. Rewrite the sentences in reported speech correctly.
a. Mother said to the shopkeeper, “I want a packet of biscuits.
” Mother told the shopkeeper that I want a packet of biscuits.
Ans:- Mother told the shopkeeper that she wanted a packet of biscuits.
b. The teacher said to the students, “You must submit your project report tomorrow.” The teacher told the students to submit her project report tomorrow.”
Ans:- The teacher told the students that they must submit their project report the next day
c. The players said, “We liked our stay in your state”.
The players said that they liked the stay in your state.
Ans:– The players said that they had liked their stay in their state.
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Q.11. Listen to the sentences and write the names of the girls in the space provided under each picture.
Ans:- Question out of Context
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Q.12. Your teacher will read out a passage about Chhattisgarh. Listen carefully and fill in the details in the table.
questions given below:
| University | Location | Type | Established in | Specialisation |
| Ayush Health Services Univ. | Raipur | State | 2009 | Healthcare |
| Bastar University | Jagdalpur | State | 2008 | General |
| Guru Ghasidas Univ | Bilaspur | Central | 1983 | General |
| Hidyatullah Nat. Law Univ | Raipur | State | 2003 | Legal |
| Indira Gandhi Agri. Univ. | Raipur | State | 1987 | Agriculture |
| Indira Kala Sangeet Vish. | Khairagarh | State | 1956 | Music |
| Kushabhau Thakre Univ. of | Raipur | State | 2004 | Journalism & Mass Communication |
| Journalism & Mass Comm. | NA | NA | NA | NA |
| Pt. Ravishankar Shukla Univ. | Raipur | State | 1964 | General |
| Pt. Sunderlal Sharma Open Univ. | Bilaspur | State | 2004 | Distance Education |
| Dr. C.V. Raman. University | Bilaspur | Private | 2006 | General |
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Q.13. Your teacher will give a list of twenty activities on the board. Select any two of the activities and say what you can or can’t do.
E.g. sing a song, draw a picture
sing a song draw a picture
work on computers paint a wall
speak English climb a mountain
ride a bicycle drive a car
sweep the floor cook food
Use this as an example. I can sing a song but I can’t paint.
Ans:- Student’s Assignment