Here are 10 one-word answer type questions based on the theme “We said – The newspaper wrote about all of you. Now students will read about you in this book. How do you feel?” from the Class 5 EVS textbook Looking Around, using content primarily from Chapter 17 – Across the Wall and related themes. Each question includes a one-word answer followed by its explanation.
1. Q: What sport did the girls of Nagpada play together?
A: Basketball
Explanation: The girls from Nagpada Neighbourhood House formed a team and proudly played basketball together.
2. Q: What is the name of the coach who trained the girls in Across the Wall?
A: Noor
Explanation: Noor Khan was the coach who encouraged and trained the girls’ team in basketball.
3. Q: In which city did the Nagpada girls’ basketball team live?
A: Mumbai
Explanation: The story of the girls’ basketball team takes place in Nagpada, a locality in Mumbai.
4. Q: What relation were Asma and Razia to each other?
A: Cousins
Explanation: Asma and Razia, both members of the team, were cousins and supported each other.
5. Q: What kind of wall separated boys from girls in the basketball court?
A: Net
Explanation: In the beginning, a net separated the court, keeping boys and girls from playing freely together.
6. Q: What emotion did the girls feel when the newspaper featured their story?
A: Proud
Explanation: The girls felt proud and happy when their basketball achievements were recognized in the newspaper.
7. Q: What is the name of the girl who mentioned not being allowed to go out alone earlier?
A: Afsana
Explanation: Afsana shared that earlier she was not allowed to go out alone, but playing in the team changed things.
8. Q: What common issue did most of the girls face before joining the team?
A: Discrimination
Explanation: Many girls faced gender discrimination and were not allowed to play or go out freely before joining the team.
9. Q: What did playing basketball teach the girls besides the game?
A: Confidence
Explanation: Through team spirit and training, the girls gained self-confidence and the courage to speak up.
10. Q: What kind of dress did the girls feel proud to wear while playing?
A: Jersey
Explanation: Wearing their team jersey gave the girls a sense of identity, pride, and equality.
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