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Who's the Greatest? Autobiography of a Great Indian Bustard
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Class 6 · English · 10 Aug 2026

Class 6 · English · 14 questions · 30 marks

Q.1 MCQ [3 marks]
(a)

In the story 'Who's the Greatest?', which historical figure's court is the main setting for the humorous tale?

[1 mark]
(a) Akbar's court
(b) Tenali Raman's village
(c) King Krishnadevaraya's court
(d) Birbal's household
(b)

Imagine you are giving an oral report on the history of the Taj Mahal. Which of these speaking strategies best demonstrates effective audience analysis and adaptation?

[2 marks]
(a) Speaking in a robotic monotone voice so no one gets distracted by your feelings
(b) Using complex architectural terms without explaining them to keep it sounding smart
(c) Adjusting your examples and tone to match the age and curiosity level of your classmates
(d) Ignoring the audience completely and reading every single word off your paper without looking up
Q.2 Match the Pairs [6 marks]
(a)

Match the characters and items from the story 'Who's the Greatest?' with their correct description.

[2 marks]
Column AColumn B
1. Akbar a. Mughal emperor who asked a tricky question
2. Birbal b. Clever minister who solved the emperor's puzzle
3. Line c. Drawn on the floor by the emperor
4. Longer line d. Drawn parallel next to the original one

Answer: __________________________________________

(b)

Match the terms related to the bustard's habitat and life from the reading comprehension passage to their correct descriptions:

[4 marks]
Column AColumn B
1. Grassland a. Open tract of land dominated by grass where bustards roam
2. Camouflage b. Natural coloring that helps the bird blend into dry scrub
3. Endangered c. Species at a very high risk of extinction in the wild
4. Sanctuary d. Protected area where hunting and farming are restricted

Answer: __________________________________________

Q.3 Fill in the Blanks [5 marks]
(a)

In the court of Emperor Akbar, the clever minister who always found witty solutions to difficult problems was named _____.

[1 mark]
(b)

According to the autobiographical account, the Great Indian Bustard is locally known as _____ in Rajasthan and faces the threat of _____ due to habitat loss.

[2 marks]
(c)

Setting aside specific tracts of forest where human activities like logging, grazing, and hunting are completely prohibited is known as creating a protected _____.

[2 marks]
Q.4 One Sentence [2 marks]
(a)

Define what is meant by a humorous anecdote in daily conversation.

[1 mark]
(b)

Identify and state one specific physical feature of the Great Indian Bustard mentioned in the opening paragraphs of the lesson.

[1 mark]
Q.5 Short Answer [5 marks]
(a)

State two major physical features of the Great Indian Bustard mentioned in its autobiography.

[2 marks]
(b)

Compare in-situ and ex-situ conservation methods by giving one clear example of each used in India.

[3 marks]
6.

A wildlife club in a Jaipur school reads the autobiography and decides to track the bird's population drop. In 1980, the estimated count in a local reserve was 1,200 birds. By 2020, due to habitat loss, the count fell by 85 percent. Calculate how many birds remained in 2020 based on these reading passage statistics.

[3 marks]
Q.7 Diagram Labeling [6 marks]
(a)
Diagram Wildlife Conservation — Diagram Labeling
Wildlife Conservation — Diagram Labeling

Study the described diagram of a wildlife corridor connecting two forest patches separated by a national highway in Madhya Pradesh: Part A is the dense forest patch on the north side, Part B is the green overpass bridge with soil and trees above the road, and Part C is the southern forest reserve. Identify labels A, B, and C in letter order.

[2 marks]
Label the following: 1. ___________________ 2. ___________________ 3. ___________________
(b)
Diagram Autobiography — Diagram Labeling
Autobiography — Diagram Labeling

Imagine a simple textbook diagram sketching the Great Indian Bustard in profile facing right, labeled with key anatomical and environmental features mentioned in the autobiography: - Part A points to the prominent crown/head crest. - Part B points to the long neck used for scanning open plains. - Part C points to the powerful long legs adapted for walking on dry soil. - Part D points to the open grassland habitat surrounding the bird. Provide the correct labels in letter order (A, B, C, D).

[4 marks]
Label the following: 1. ___________________ 2. ___________________ 3. ___________________ 4. ___________________
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