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Step-by-step NCERT solutions for Bringing Up Kari (Chapter 2, NCERT Class 7 English) — every question and answer worked out in full, not just the final result. You can also read the Bringing Up Kari textbook chapter.

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All 8 questions in Bringing Up Kari are solved in the PDF. Here's what's inside, exercise by exercise:

Comprehension Check

  1. The enclosure in which Kari lived had a thatched roof that lay on thick tree stumps. Why was it built that way?
  2. Did Kari enjoy his morning bath in the river? Give a reason for your answer.
  3. Finding good twigs for Kari took a long time. Why?
  4. Why did Kari push his friend into the stream?
  5. Kari was like a baby. What are the main points of comparison?
  6. Kari helped himself to all the bananas in the house without anyone noticing it. How did he do it?
  7. Kari learnt the commands to sit and to walk. What were the instructions for each command?
  8. What is 'the master call'? Why is it the most important signal for an elephant to learn?
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Worked examples

3 questions from Bringing Up Kari, solved step by step.

Comprehension Check

The enclosure in which Kari lived had a thatched roof that lay on thick tree stumps. Why was it built that way?

Kari's pavilion had a thatched roof resting on thick tree stumps so that it would not fall in when Kari bumped against the poles as he moved about.

The sturdy stumps could withstand the weight and impact of a growing elephant, keeping the structure stable and safe.

Answer: It was built that way so the roof would not collapse when Kari bumped against the poles as he moved around inside. The thick tree stumps provided the strength needed to bear the impact of a growing elephant.

Comprehension Check

Did Kari enjoy his morning bath in the river? Give a reason for your answer.

Yes, Kari enjoyed his morning bath. After coming out of the water, his skin would shine like ebony, and he would squeal with pleasure as the narrator rubbed water down his back.

The squealing indicates delight and enjoyment, showing that the bath was a happy routine for Kari.

Answer: Yes, Kari enjoyed his morning bath. After the bath his skin shone like ebony, and he squealed with pleasure as the narrator rubbed water down his back — the squealing shows he was happy and enjoyed it.

Comprehension Check

Finding good twigs for Kari took a long time. Why?

Two reasons made it time-consuming: first, the narrator had to climb all kinds of trees to get the most delicate and tender twigs, which required skill and effort.

Second, the hatchet used to cut twigs had to be very sharp — it took half an hour to sharpen it — because if a twig was mutilated or torn awkwardly, Kari would not eat it.

Answer: Finding good twigs took a long time because the narrator had to climb various trees to gather the most delicate and tender twigs, and the hatchet had to be very sharp (taking half an hour to sharpen) since Kari would not touch a mutilated twig.

All 8 questions in Bringing Up Kari are solved step by step in the Solutions PDF above.

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