Here are 10 one-word answer type questions from the Class 5 EVS chapter “Across the Wall”, sub-topic “Was it easy to make a beginning?”, with answers and explanations provided after each question:
1. What sport did the girls want to start playing?
Answer: Basketball
Explanation: The girls wanted to learn and play basketball, which was mostly played by boys in their locality.
2. Who encouraged the girls to start playing the game?
Answer: Coach
Explanation: The coach told them they could form a team if they brought more girls and promised to teach them.
3. What did Afreen’s grandmother say the girls needed to drink for strength?
Answer: Milk
Explanation: Afreen’s grandmother believed they needed to drink milk to gain strength for the game.
4. What type of ball did Afreen’s father use to practice with?
Answer: Plastic
Explanation: Her father practiced basketball using a plastic ball as they could not afford proper equipment.
5. What kind of job did Afsana’s mother do?
Answer: Maid
Explanation: Afsana’s mother worked in flats as a maid and was initially unhappy with her decision to play.
6. Who eventually agreed to let Afsana play after being convinced?
Answer: Ammi
Explanation: After discussions with the coach and friends, Afsana’s Ammi gave her permission to play.
7. Who from Afreen’s family helped her learn special basketball moves?
Answer: Daddy
Explanation: Afreen’s father supported her interest in the game and taught her basketball skills.
8. What did some girls need permission from to join the team?
Answer: Parents
Explanation: Initially, some parents were reluctant, but the girls convinced them and joined the team.
9. What did the girls face due to being female players?
Answer: Discrimination
Explanation: The girls faced gender discrimination as people believed basketball was not for girls.
10. What kind of shoes did Afreen’s father not have while playing in his youth?
Answer: Proper
Explanation: He didn’t have proper shoes or clothes, yet continued to play passionately.
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