Like Father, Like Daughter
Multiple Choice Questions
1. What makes Saroja and Suvasini similar?
a) They both speak the same languages
b) They both have the same hobbies
c) They look alike but have different skills and interests
d) They have the same handwriting
2. How does Mama differentiate between Saroja and Suvasini?
a) By asking them to sing a song in Marathi
b) By checking their handwriting
c) By seeing their school notebooks
d) By observing their karate skills
3. Why did Saroja learn to sing in both Tamil and Marathi?
a) She was trained by her school teacher
b) Her father was a singer
c) She grew up in a house where both languages were spoken
d) She wanted to become a professional singer
4. What special ability did Suvasini develop growing up?
a) Playing the piano
b) Writing poetry
c) Practicing karate with her father
d) Cooking traditional dishes
5. What does this story highlight about family traits?
a) All family members have the same abilities
b) Some traits come from family, while some are learned from surroundings
c) Only parents pass down traits to children
d) Everyone in the family looks exactly alike
Answers and Explanation
1. (c) Saroja and Suvasini looked alike but had different interests and talents.
2. (a) Mama used language as a way to tell them apart.
3. (c) Saroja learned both languages because of her family environment.
4. (c) Suvasini practiced karate with her father, who was a karate coach.
5. (b) The story explains that both inherited and environmental factors shape traits.
Aaa Chhee!
Multiple Choice Questions
1. Why did Ashima sneeze suddenly?
a) She was allergic to flowers
b) It was dusty and windy outside
c) She caught a cold from her mother
d) She was eating spicy food
2. What did Ashima’s mother notice about her sneeze?
a) It was different from anyone else’s in the family
b) It sounded exactly like her father’s sneeze
c) It was very soft and quiet
d) It happened only in summer
3. What does this story suggest about inherited traits?
a) Children always inherit habits from their parents
b) Some physical traits and habits can be passed down
c) All behaviors are learned, not inherited
d) Traits are random and don’t come from family
4. What is an example of a habit that can be inherited from parents?
a) The way a person sneezes
b) The color of their clothes
c) Their handwriting style
d) Their favorite food
5. Why is it important to observe inherited traits?
a) To see how family members are connected
b) To change inherited traits
c) To ensure everyone in a family is the same
d) To stop traits from being passed down
Answers and Explanation
1. (b) The dust and wind made Ashima sneeze.
2. (b) Her mother said she sneezed just like her father.
3. (b) Some habits and physical traits are inherited from parents.
4. (a) Sneezing style, voice, and laughter can be inherited traits.
5. (a) Observing inherited traits helps understand family connections.
Fill in the Table
Multiple Choice Questions
1. What was Nilima’s special inherited trait?
a) She had curly hair like her nani (grandmother)
b) She had blue eyes like her father
c) She was taller than everyone in her family
d) She could sing beautifully
2. What should Nilima do to understand inherited traits better?
a) Compare her features with those of her family members
b) Ask her friends about their family history
c) Only look at her mother’s side of the family
d) Ignore any similarities with relatives
3. Why do people inherit some traits from their parents and grandparents?
a) Because of genetic traits passed down through families
b) Because they live in the same house
c) Because they study in the same school
d) Because they choose to look like their parents
4. What should Nilima write in the table while observing family traits?
a) The special trait, whom it resembles, and which side it comes from
b) The favorite food of each family member
c) The number of relatives she has
d) The schools her relatives studied in
5. Why is understanding inherited traits important?
a) It helps in knowing family history and connections
b) It ensures that everyone in a family looks the same
c) It makes people identical to their parents
d) It prevents changes in appearance over generations
Answers and Explanation
1. (a) Nilima had curly hair like her nani.
2. (a) She should compare her features with family members.
3. (a) Traits are passed down through genetics.
4. (a) The table records traits, resemblance, and inheritance.
5. (a) Understanding traits helps recognize family history and similarities.
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