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Class 5 · English · 10 Aug 2026
What was the birth name of the famous Indian hockey player known as Major Dhyan Chand?
[1 mark]Why was Dhyan Chand called the 'Wizard' of Hockey?
[1 mark]Kabir is reciting the poem, but he rushes through all the words without stopping at full stops. What effect does this have on the listeners?
[2 marks]Match each natural thing to where we usually find it.
[2 marks]| Column A | Column B |
|---|---|
| 1. Fish | a. River |
| 2. Star | b. Sky |
| 3. Grass | c. Garden |
| 4. Sand | d. Beach |
Answer: __________________________________________
Match each poetry word from the poem with its simple meaning.
[2 marks]| Column A | Column B |
|---|---|
| 1. Pluck | a. Pick with fingers |
| 2. Plump | b. Soft and round |
| 3. Dine | c. Eat a meal |
| 4. Glade | d. An open space in woods |
Answer: __________________________________________
In the poem, the strawberries are plucked from the _____ bed.
[1 mark]The season described in the poem when fruit is sweet and ready is _____.
[2 marks]Name the special sports day celebrated in India on the birthday of Major Dhyan Chand.
[1 mark]Name the city in Uttar Pradesh where Dhyan Chand was born.
[1 mark]Name two important honours or awards given to Major Dhyan Chand in India to remember his great sports career.
[2 marks]Why do plants need sunlight to grow? Explain in two sentences.
[2 marks]List two qualities that made Major Dhyan Chand a great sports hero.
[2 marks]Major Dhyan Chand was very good at hockey. Why do you think practice was important for him to become a 'Wizard'?
[3 marks]If Dhyan Chand played in 3 Olympic games and his team scored 10 goals in each tournament, how many total goals did his team score in those 3 games?
[2 marks]Rahul reads 3 pages of the story about Major Dhyan Chand on Monday, 5 pages on Tuesday, and 7 pages on Wednesday. If the pattern continues, how many pages will Rahul read on Thursday?
[2 marks]Priya's school bought 5 hockey sticks for ₹200 each and 2 footballs for ₹150 each. How much money did the school spend in total on these sports items?
[3 marks]
Look at the simple drawing of a hockey field in your mind. Part A is the long flat hitting side of the stick, Part B is the curved handle held by the player, and Part C is the small white sphere hit around the field. Which option lists the correct labels for A, B, and C?
[1 mark]