Answer : Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi was the full name of Gandhiji.
(2) When and where was Gandhiji born?
Answer : Gandhiji’s birthplace was Porbandar in Kathiawad, where he was born on October 2nd, 1869.
(3) Write the main qualities of Gandhiji’s character.
Answer : Gandhiji was known for his honesty and truthfulness since childhood, leading a saintly life. He is renowned worldwide for his principle of non-violence.
(4) Why was Gandhiji restless?
Answer : Restless to witness his countrymen suffering under foreign rule, Gandhiji was deeply troubled.
(5) Whose story inspired Gandhiji to serve his parents?
Answer : Gandhiji found inspiration in the story of Shravana Kumar to serve his parents devotedly.
(6) Why do we call Gandhiji as ‘Father of the Nation’?
Answer : We bestow upon Gandhiji the title of ‘Father of the Nation’ in recognition of his immense contribution to our country’s freedom.
(7) Who assassinated Gandhiji and when?
Answer : On January 30th, 1948, Nathuram Godse assassinated Gandhiji.
Question 2.
Write ‘T’ for true statements and ‘F’ for false statements :
(1) Mahatma Gandhi was born on 2nd November 1869.
Answer : T.
(2) His mother’s name was Shantibai.
Answer : F.
(3) He was honest and truthful since his childhood.
Answer : T.
(4) 30th January is celebrated as Martyr’s Day in India.
Answer : T.
Word Power
Question 1.
Write the opposites of the following words :
(1) honest
Answer : dishonest.
(2) kind
Answer : unkind.
(3) poor
Answer : rich.
(4) equal
Answer : unequal.
(5) justice
Answer : injustice.
(6) dark
Answer : light.
(7) happiness
Answer : unhappiness.
(8) necessary
Answer : unnecessary.
Language Practice Solution
Question 1.
Match the suffix with the root word to make a new word:
Answer :
word
suffix
truth
ful
child
hood
rest
less
govern
ment
king
dom
Question 2.
Using the table frame questions, write the suitable ‘Yes’ or ‘No’ answers below them :
