The Unlikely Best Friends Extra Question Answer Class 6 English Chapter 4
The Unlikely Best Friends Short Questions and Answers
Question 1.
Why was Gajaraj sad despite living in royal stables?
Answer:
Gajaraj was sad because he had no friends to share his life with, only interacting with the mahout who, though kind, was not a companion.
Question 2.
How did Gajaraj first meet the dog?
Answer:
Gajaraj first met the dog when the tired and hungry stray dog wandered into the stable one late evening, and Gajaraj shared his food with him.
Question 3.
What name did the farmer call the dog?
Answer:
The farmer called the dog Buntee.
Question 4.
How did Gajaraj react when the dog was taken away by the farmer?
Answer:
Gajaraj was heartbroken and stopped eating, indicating his deep sadness at the separation from his friend
Question 5.
What did the farmer do when he realized Buntee missed Gajaraj?
Answer:
The farmer removed Buntee’s rope, allowing him to return to Gajaraj, and followed him to the stable.
Question 6.
How did Gajaraj and the dog celebrate their reunion?
Answer:
Gajaraj picked up Buntee with his trunk and gave him a joyous swing, showing his happiness.
Question 7.
What did the mahout and the farmer do while Gajaraj and Buntee ate?
Answer:
They watched with satisfaction and realized that not only had Gajaraj found a friend, but they too had found friendship in each other.
The Unlikely Best Friends Long Questions and Answers
Question 1.
Describe the bond that formed between Gajaraj and the stray dog. How did their friendship affect their well-being?
Answer:
Gajaraj and the stray dog formed a bond when Gajaraj shared his food with the hungry dog. The dog started accompanying Gajaraj in his daily activities, such as bathing, where they played together.
This companionship brought joy and alleviated Gajaraj’s loneliness. However, when the dog was taken away by the farmer, both Gajaraj and the dog were deeply affected and refused to eat out of sadness. Their reunion brought back their happiness and appetite, illustrating the profound impact of their friendship on their well-being.
Question 2.
Analyze the role of the mahout and the farmer in supporting the friendship between Gajaraj and Buntee. What does their behavior tell us about empathy and understanding?
Answer:
The mahout and the farmer played crucial roles in supporting Gajaraj and Buntee’s friendship. The mahout, though initially unaware of the depth of their bond, quickly noticed Gajaraj’s distress and linked it to the dog’s absence. The farmer, upon seeing Buntee’s sadness, empathized and allowed him to return to Gajaraj.
Their actions show a deep sense of empathy and understanding, recognizing the emotional needs of the animals and prioritizing their well-being. This behavior underscores the importance of compassion and the recognition that animals too form meaningful relationships.
Question 3.
How does the story of Gajaraj and Buntee illustrate the theme of friendship transcending species boundaries? Provide examples from the story to support your answer.
Answer:
The story of Gajaraj and Buntee illustrates the theme of friendship transcending species boundaries through their mutual care and joy in each other’s company. Despite being an elephant and a dog, they formed a close bond: Gajaraj shared his food with the stray dog, and Buntee accompanied Gajaraj in his daily routines.
Their distress during separation and joy upon reunion highlight the depth of their friendship. Additionally, the human characters, the mahout and the farmer, recognize and support this bond, further emphasizing that true friendship can exist beyond species differences.
Question 4.
How was Gajaraj, the elephant, treated by the king and the Mahout, and what was his emotional state despite this treatment, leading up to the encounter with the stray dog?
Answer:
Gajaraj, the elephant, lived in the best booth of the royal stables and was well looked after on the king’s orders. The king was fond of Gajaraj and ensured he received royal comforts. Despite this, Gajaraj was sad because he had no friends. His only interaction was with the mahout, or elephant trainer, who was a kind man who served him food and bathed him daily but did not serve as a friend. Gajaraj wished for a friend to play with, and one late evening, a tired and hungry stray dog wandered into the stable.
Question 5.
Imagine you are Gajaraj, write a page in your diary expressing your joy on finding a friend.
Answer:
22 August
8 pm
Thursday
Dear Diary,
Today has been a delightful and eventful day. For the longest time, I have been wanting to be with friends. Despite being treated with so much love and living in the best booth of the royal stables, I felt sad in my heart because I had no friends. The Mahout, a kind and caring man, is my caretaker, he ensures that I am fed and bathed daily. However, his role has been more of a caretaker than a friend.
Last evening, a stray dog, wandered into my stable. The poor creature appeared to be very hungry, so I decided to share my food with him. As I pushed my food towards him, he wagged his tail thankfully, he ate k and then he fell asleep.
This morning, the mahout discovered the dog in the stable but did not mind his presence. He even threw some crumbs to the dog, who accepted them joyfully. It was clear that the dog enjoyed my company as much as I enjoyed his. When it was time for my bath, the dog accompanied me.
I have finally found a friend to share -my joy with, and I couldn’t be happier.
Bye for now.
Gajaraj
Question 6.
Imagine you are the farmer in the story ‘The Unlikely Best Friends’. Now, write a letter to your friend Pawan, telling him about the ‘Unlikely Best Friends’.
Answer:
House Number 9
Park Lane
Village Mansa
28 August
Dear Pawan,
I have an interesting story to share with you. I think you will find it quite touching as I did. It’s about an unlikely friendship between my pet and the Royal elephant.
A few days ago, my dog Buntee, who had gone missing, was found in the royal stables. I was surprised when I saw him perched happily on the back of the king’s elephant, Gajaraj! The mahout, the elephant’s caretaker, told me how Buntee had wandered into the stables one evening, looking tired and hungry. Gajaraj, shared his food with Buntee. This simple act of kindness developed a deep friendship between the two.
Buntee had been enjoying the company of Gajaraj so much that when I found him, he was unwilling to leave his new friend yet I brought him back.
Once home, Buntee refused to eat, he was missing Gajaraj. I, too, was deeply worried to see him so sad. I removed the rope and told Buntee he could return to his friend. Despite being weak, Buntee sprang up and ran back to the stables, where he was greeted with equal joy by Gajaraj.
It wasn’t just Gajaraj who had found a friend; I, too, had found a new friend in the mahout.
I wanted to share this story with you because it shows how unlikely friendships can bring so much joy.
Warm regards.
Yours sincerely,
Rishi farmer
Question 7.
The mahout and the farmer are happy to see the friendship of Gajaraj and Buntee. Both of them have a similar personality. Describe in your own words the similarities between the mahout and the farmer.
Answer:
The farmer and the mahout share several similarities. Both of them are kind-hearted and empathetic.
Both the farmer and the mahout loved the animals under their care. The farmer was worried about his missing dog, Buntee, and was overjoyed to find him. Similarly, the mahout was worried about Gajaraj and wanted to know the cause of his sadness.
They understood the deep friendship between Gajaraj and Buntee. The farmer let him return to his friend. The mahout, too, recognized that Gajaraj was missing his friend. The farmer willingly parted with his beloved dog for the happiness of both the animals. Both the farmer and the mahout understood the importance of friendship.
By the end of the story, the farmer and the mahout also become good friends.
Question 8.
You have read the lesson ‘The Unlikely Friendship’. Now, express your views on the ‘Significance of Friendship’ in about 80 -100 words.
Answer:
Friendship holds immense significance in our lives, as depicted in the story The Unlikely Friendship’. True friendship provides emotional support and a sense of belonging. Gajaraj, despite receiving royal treatment, felt lonely until he found a friend. Their bond brought joy and they found happiness in it and they loved every activity they did together. Friendship overcomes differences.
Empathy, loyalty, and the importance of being there for one another make the friendship stronger. ‘Friendship is the hardest thing in the world to explain. It’s not something you learn in school. But if you haven’t learned the meaning of friendship, you really haven’t learned anything, said Muhammad Ali, the great champion. Friends are one of the greatest treasures in life so we must always cherish our friendship.
The Unlikely Best Friends Extract Based Questions
Passages For Comprehension
Read the given extracts and answer the questions that follow:
1. “I wish I had a friend I can play with,” thought Gajaraj. One late evening, a dog strayed into the stable. Gajaraj could see that the visitor was tired and hungry. He pushed some of the food he was munching towards the dog. The visitor wagged his tail, looked up at the elephant to convey his thanks, and then turned his full attention to the food in front of him. As soon as he finished eating, he fell asleep.
Questions:
(a) Why did Gajaraj wish for a friend?
Answer:
Gajaraj was alone so he wished for a friend to play with.
(b) What did Gajaraj offer to the dog and why?
Answer:
Gajaraj offered the dog some of his food because it was tired and hungry.
(c) Why did the dog wag his tail?
Answer:
The dog wagged its tail to convey its thanks to Gajaraj because he gave it his food.
(d) What happened when the dog finished the food?
Answer:
After finishing the food, the dog fell asleep.
(e) Which word in the passage means ‘communicate?
Answer:
Convey
2. When the elephant went out for a bath, the dog accompanied his friend. Plunging into the water, the elephant gave himself a shower using his long trunk, as the dog watched. The elephant took a trunkful of water and playfully splashed the water on his friend. The dog yelped for he hated taking showers. The mahout laughed.
Questions:
(a) Who were the friends as mentioned in the passage?
Answer:
The elephant and the dog are the friends as mentioned in the passage.
(b) How did the elephant give himself a shower?
Answer:
The elephant gave himself a shower using his long trunk.
(c) What did the elephant do to the dog?
Answer:
The elephant playfully splashed a trunkful of water on the dog.
(d) Why did the dog yelp?
Answer:
The dog yelped for he hated taking showers.
(e) What does the word ‘yelped’ mean in the passage?
Answer:
Cried out or screamed
3. On their way home, the elephant picked up the dog with his trunk and placed him on his back. The dog was delighted to get a ride. A farmer passing by saw the dog. “Buntee,” he yelled. The dog ran to him. The farmer hugged the dog and told the mahout that he was looking for his dog ever since he disappeared from his house. He was glad he found him now. The mahout had no objection to the farmer taking the dog home. The farmer tossed a rope round the neck of the dog, saying, “Come Buntee, let’s go home.”
Questions:
(a) Why was the dog elated?
Answer:
The dog was elated because the elephant gave it a ride on his back.
(b) What did the farmer do to see the dog?
Answer:
When the farmer saw the dog, he called its name and hugged it tightly.
(c) What did the farmer tell the mahout about the dog?
Answer:
The farmer told the mahout that the dog belonged to him and he was looking for it for a long time.
(d) Why did the mahout not object the farmer taking the dog home?
Answer:
The mahout did not object the farmer taking the dog home because the farmer-was its master and very much attached to it.
(e) Which word in the passage means “happy?
Answer:
Delighted
4. Only when the farmer pulled the rope did the dog realise that he was being taken, away from his friend. He yelped, the elephant winced, but neither the farmer nor the mahout noticed that the two friends were in tears.
The next day at lunch time the mahout served Gajaraj his favourite food. When the mahout came back after finishing his other chores, he was surprised to see that the food had remained untouched.
Questions:
(a) Why did the. dog and the elephant become sad?
Answer:
The dog and the elephant became sad when they realised that they were being separated.
(b) What was the reaction of the farmer and the mahout on their separation?
Answer:
The farmer and the mahout did not notice the bond between the animals. So, they were unaffected by their separation.
(c) What did the mahout give Gajaraj the next day?
Answer:
The mahout gave Gajaraj his favourite food the next day at lunch time.
(d) Why was the mahout surprised?
Answer:
The mahout was surprised to see that Gajaraj had not eaten anything since last night.
(e) What does the word ‘chores’ mean?
Answer:
The routine tasks
5. “Why Gajaraj, aren’t you hungry?” he asked concerned. The elephant did not react. “He may have slight indigestion. Let me not force him to eat,” thought the mahout.
That night too, Gajaraj did not touch his food— nor the next day. Now, the mahout was worried. He ran his hand on Gajaraj’s tummy and felt there was nothing wrong. “Why was he not eating then? Is he missing his friend, that dog?” the mahout wondered.
Meanwhile at the farmer’s house, the dog had also not touched his food ever since he was brought home.
Questions:
(a) What did the mahout think when he saw the untouched food?
Answer:
When the mahout saw the untouched food, he thought that Gajaraj might have indigestion.
(b) Why did the mahout check Gajaraj’s tummy?
Answer:
The mahout was worried because Gajaraj had not eaten anything from last two days and checked his tummy if something was wrong.
(c) Why was the elephant not eating even his favourite food?
Answer:
The elephant was badly missing his friend, the dog. So, he did not eat even his favourite food.
(d) What was the dog’s reaction after the separation?
Answer:
Like Gajaraj, Buntee had also not eaten anything after they got separated.
(e) Which word in the passage means ‘insignificant’?
Answer:
Slight
6. The elephant picked up the dog with his trunk and gave him a joyous swing. The mahout was relieved. He quickly brought the food. “Both of you eat first,” he said.
By then the farmer who had followed the dog, joined him. The two of them watched with satisfaction the two friends eating food. “It’s not only Gajaraj who has found a friend,” said the mahout hugging the farmer, “I’ve also found one.”
Questions:
(a) What did Gajaraj do to see Buntee?
Answer:
Gajaraj picked up Buntee with his trunk and gave him a joyous swing.
(b) Why was the mahout relieved?
Answer:
The mahout was relieved to see Gajaraj happy and brought him the food to eat.
(c) Why did the farmer and the mahout become satisfied?
Answer:
The farmer and the mahout became satisfied to see Gajaraj and Buntee eating food as they have been reunited.
(d) Who became friends at the end?
Answer:
Like the elephant and the dog, the mahout and the farmer also became friends at the end.
(e) Pick out the word from the passage that means opposite to ‘dissatisfied’.
Answer:
Joyous