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Step-by-step NCERT solutions for Travel and Adventure (Chapter 4, NCERT Class 7 English) — every question and answer worked out in full, not just the final result. You can also read the Travel and Adventure textbook chapter.

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Let us discuss — The Tunnel

  1. Suraj compares the train to a magical creature. Pick the phrases that convey the meaning.
  2. Suraj knew that the train was close by because ____________________.
  3. What did Suraj see inside the tunnel?
  4. Select the correct option. What does Sunder Singh convey about the tunnel? He says that ____________________ (it is damp and sticky inside / he has lent it to the Government).
  5. The watchman has created a system through which he informs the locomotive driver about any danger in the tunnel. The following flow chart shows this system. Refer to the text and complete the flow chart:
    • (i) _________ [No danger found → Goes to take a nap];
    • (ii) _________ [Danger found →
    • (iv) _________];
    • (iii) _________ [Night →
    • (v) _________ → Waves his lamp to warn the locomotive driver].
  6. Sunder Singh knew that the leopard was in the tunnel because ____________.
  7. Why do you think Suraj was unable to do any shouting in the tunnel in the beginning?
    • (i) He was afraid of the leopard.
    • (ii) He didn't want to disturb the leopard.
    • (iii) He was trying to listen for the leopard.
    • (iv) He didn't really believe Sunder Singh.
  8. What made the leopard disappear into the darkness?
  9. How did Suraj know Sunder Singh was at the tunnel?
  10. Why did Suraj's father take him along to Delhi?

Let us think and reflect — The Tunnel (Extract I)

  1. Read the extract … Answer the following:
    • (i) Write whether the following statement is true or false: Suraj looked back at the opening of the tunnel to check if the train was coming.
    • (ii) Choose the correct option: Suraj did not stop anywhere in the tunnel because _____________. A. there was nothing to see in the tunnel. B. the tunnel was damp and sticky. C. he was in a hurry to get out of the tunnel. D. it was time for another train to come.
    • (iii) What does the sentence 'Till then, the cutting belonged to the jungle again' mean?
    • (iv) Suraj wanted to know the inside of the tunnel. What character trait of Suraj is highlighted here?
  2. Read the extract … Answer the following:
    • (i) What was the watchman's concern?
    • (ii) Complete the sentence with a suitable reason: Sunder Singh was sure that the leopard in the tunnel would not attack him and Suraj because _____________.
    • (iii) Select the sentences that are true: A. Suraj wants to see the leopards in the jungle. B. Suraj is concerned about Sunder Singh's safety. C. The leopard in the tunnel attacks goats and stray dogs. D. Sunder Singh wants to protect Suraj. E. Sunder Singh knows all about the animals in the jungle.
    • (iv) Choose the correct option to complete the sentence: Sunder Singh decides to take his axe with him. This tells us that he was _____________. A. violent. B. cautious. C. bold. D. afraid.

Let us think and reflect — The Tunnel (Section II Questions)

  1. What does Sunder Singh convey by saying that he has lent his tunnel to the Government?
  2. According to Sunder Singh, 'It is safer in the forest than in the town.' What example does Sunder Singh give to support his opinion? What does this tell us about him?
  3. Sunder Singh has become part of the jungle life. Support the view with a suitable reason.
  4. Sunder Singh and Suraj form an unlikely friendship. What draws them together?
  5. Why is Sunder Singh referred to as a 'firefly'?
  6. Do you think Suraj is an adventure-loving boy? Give reasons.

Let us learn — The Tunnel

  1. Complete the following sentences using the suitable phrases from the text given in the box: [drifting smoke / approaching engine / sawing sound / flickering lights]. 1. We could hear the ______________________ of the train long before it came into view at the station. 2. The street was completely dark but the little boy walked to his house guided by the ______________________ from the houses. 3…
  2. Match the sound words in Column 1 with their meanings in Column 2: 1. creaking —
    • (i) making a noise like a long 's' sound; 2. chatter —
    • (ii) making a long low sound when a door or wooden object moves or is moved; 3. hissing —
    • (iii) repeated series of short high sounds made by birds or monkeys; 4. rustle —
    • (iv) blowing with short, quick blasts, as the wind; 5. puffing —
    • (v) a soft low, dry sound…
  3. Complete the sentences below by filling in the blanks with the correct form of the sound words from Column 1 [creaking / chatter / hissing / rustle / puffing]: 1. The steam engine reached the station __________________ black smoke into the sky. 2. Suddenly the snake raised its hood and made a __________________ noise. 3. When the wind blew, I heard the __________________ of the wooden roof. 4…
  4. Read the passage about Sunder Singh …
    • (i) to make a polite request;
    • (ii) to express a desire;
    • (iii) to talk about a habit in the past.
  5. Complete the sentences using the verb in brackets with the correct form of 'used to' or 'would'. Example given: 'When I was a child we used to live in a village near a forest.'
    • (i) _____________ (grow) vegetables in our back garden.
    • (ii) Every day we _____________ (get up) early and go for a walk.
    • (iii) The weather in summer _____________ (be) really nice.
    • (iv) There was a lake near the house…

Let us explore — The Tunnel

  1. The Atal Tunnel is 9.02 kilometres long, runs under the Rohtang Pass, and was constructed on the Manali–Leh Highway under freezing temperatures. It has been certified by the World Book of Records as the 'World's Longest Highway Tunnel above 10,000 Feet'. What makes the Atal Tunnel a remarkable engineering achievement?
  2. The history of Indian Railways spans over 165 years. The first passenger train ran on 16 April 1853 between Bori Bunder (Mumbai) and Thane, covering 34 kilometres, operated by three locomotives named Sahib, Sultan, and Sindh. In 1864, Delhi Junction was built. What are two key milestones in the early history of Indian Railways mentioned in the text?

Let us discuss — Travel (Poem by Edna St. Vincent Millay)

  1. The main ideas of each stanza of the poem are given below. Write the number of the stanza against the matching main idea:
    • (a) At night, the speaker imagines the train and hears its engine in the quiet.
    • (b) The speaker feels a strong desire to take any train, no matter where it goes.
    • (c) The speaker hears the train whistle during the day, even though the train is far away.
  2. Read the poem and write the rhyming words from each stanza. (Example given: Stanza (i): away-day.) 2. Stanza (ii): ___. 3. Stanza (iii): ___.
  3. Identify the rhyme scheme of the poem from the options given below: 1. AABB. 2. ABCA. 3. ABAB. 4. ABBC.
  4. Identify the word in the poem that personifies the whistle of the train.
  5. Tone refers to the attitude the poet has about the poem. Which of these words can be used to describe the poet's tone in this poem? [serious / content / excited / curious / enthusiastic / critical / worried / joyful / thoughtful]
  6. Select the words that tell us what the train symbolises for the poet: 1. education; 2. adventure; 3. comfort; 4. opportunities.
  7. The poet repeats the line, '...there isn't a train goes by,' in all three stanzas to _______. (highlight the speaker's fascination with the train / suggest that the area has many trains passing through)
  8. The poem contrasts the busy day with the stillness of the night. What is the common factor in these?
  9. Imagery is a literary device that uses descriptive language to create mental pictures and appeal to the reader's senses. Select the phrases from the poem that are examples of imagery (one example given: 'day is loud').

Let us think and reflect

  1. Read the extract …
    • (i) Choose the suitable option to complete the following: The line 'My heart is warm' refers to a heart that is ___. A. filled with worries. B. full of love. C. feeling upset. D. experiencing anger.
    • (ii) What does the speaker say about her current friends?
    • (iii) What does the line 'better friends I'll not be knowing' suggest about the speaker's feelings toward their current friends?
    • (iv) Complete the following suitably: The tone of the speaker in these lines is ______. (grateful/content)
  2. What does the phrase 'cinders red on the sky' tell us about the train at night?
  3. What is the significance of the repeated references to the train's whistle?
  4. What does the line 'no matter where it's going' reveal about the speaker's attitude towards travel?
  5. Do you think the poet actually sees and hears the train? Why or why not?

Let us learn — Travel (Poem: Expressions)

  1. Read the expressions from the poem in Column 1 and match them with what they indicate in Column 2: 1. miles away —
    • (i) The speaker's affection for their friends; 2. cinders red —
    • (ii) The fast and powerful movement of the train; 3. heart is warm —
    • (iii) The busy and noisy atmosphere during the day; 4. day is loud —
    • (iv) The glow of the train's sparks lighting up the night sky; 5. engine steaming…
  2. Use the expressions from Column 1 to fill in the following blanks correctly: 1. After meeting her old friend, her ______ with the joy of rekindled memories. 2. As I arrived at the railway station I could hear the ______. 3. The marketplace is bustling, and the ______ with the chatter of shoppers and vendors. 4. The bonfire glowed brightly, throwing ______ into the dark night sky. 5. The sound of…
  3. Match the meanings in Column 1 with the sound words in Column 2: 1. shouting loudly, often in anger or excitement —
    • (i) wailing /
    • (ii) hollering; 2. crying out in fear or excitement —
    • (i) wailing /
    • (ii) hollering; 3. crying loudly with grief or sorrow —
    • (iii) screeching; 4. making a high-pitched, piercing sound —
    • (iv) yelling; 5. calling out loudly, often in a casual or informal way — (v)…
  4. Complete the following paragraph using suitable words from Column 2 [wailing / hollering / screeching / yelling / whimpering / bawling / screaming]: 'The street was filled with a variety of sounds. A shopkeeper was 1. ______ to attract customers, while a child nearby was 2. _______ at his friend to wait for him. From the other side of the road, a toddler was 3. ________ uncontrollably after…

Let us discuss — Conquering the Summit (Arunima Sinha)

  1. Read the statements below and explain each in your own words: 1. Arunima Sinha is considered a beacon of hope and resilience. 2. Arunima decided to climb Mount Everest despite losing her leg. 3. Bachendri Pal's guidance was crucial in Arunima's journey to the summit of Mount Everest. 4. Arunima's achievements go beyond just physical endurance. 5. Arunima's autobiography inspires readers around…

Let us think and reflect — Conquering the Summit (Extract I)

  1. Read the extract … Complete the sentence with a suitable reason: Bachendri Pal said that Arunima had conquered the Everest within her because ___________________. (2) How might Arunima have felt after what Bachendri Pal told her? (3) Choose a phrase from the extract which shows that reaching the summit of Mount Everest was tiring. (4) Select the correct option to complete the sentence: After her success when Arunima felt 'an overwhelming sense of achievement', she would have most likely said, '___________________.'
    • (i) I am confident of my abilities.
    • (ii) I will accomplish this soon.
    • (iii) I am excited to begin this climb.
    • (iv) I finally realised my dream.

Let us think and reflect — Conquering the Summit (Section II Questions)

  1. What did Arunima do in order to fulfil her ambition of conquering Mount Everest?
  2. Arunima is a beacon of hope and resilience. Support this statement with evidence from the text.
  3. Arunima's autobiography is titled 'Born Again on the Mountain: A Story of Losing Everything and Finding It Back'. Why do you think this title is appropriate?
  4. Arunima says, 'Failure is when we don't have goals worthy enough.' What would be the most likely impact of this statement on readers?

Let us learn — Conquering the Summit (Phrases and Grammar)

  1. Read the underlined phrases in sentences (i)–(v) and match them with their appropriate meanings: 1. genuine, sincere efforts; 2. strength of mind; 3. periods of time filled with tiring and demanding activities; 4. an incident or experience that significantly changes a person's life; 5. a source of inspiration or encouragement. (i) Nisha was relieved when the final match was over after several…
  2. Complete the following table by filling in the gaps with the correct parts of speech. Example: determination (noun) / determined (adjective) / determine (verb) / determinedly (adverb). Fill in: relief (noun) — _____ (adjective) — _____ (verb) — relievedly (adverb); _____ (noun) — inspiring (adjective) — inspire (verb) — _____ (adverb); resistance (noun) — _____ (adjective) — _____ (verb)…
  3. Fill in the blanks with 'a', 'an', 'the', or 'x' (where no article is required): 'We planned
    • (i) _______ adventurous trip to
    • (ii) _______ remote island.
    • (iii) _______ island was known for its beautiful landscapes and
    • (iv) _______ diverse wildlife. On
    • (v) _______ first day, we set out to explore
    • (vi) _______ island's dense jungle.
    • (vii) _______ guide led us through
    • (viii) _______ thick foliage…
  4. There is an error in each underlined part of the following sentences. Correct the error:
    • (i) We waited for a hour before the bus finally arrived.
    • (ii) The guide insisted on an uniform jacket for the group's safety during the trek.
    • (iii) Mount K2 is a second highest peak in the world.
    • (iv) A Ganga is a sacred river in India.
    • (v) Challenges are faced with courage and determination by a brave. (vi)…

Let us explore — Conquering the Summit

  1. The Mountain Railways of India are designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The three railways are the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway, the Nilgiri Mountain Railway, and the Kalka–Shimla Railway. The Matheran Hill Railway and Kangra Valley Railway are on the tentative list. What makes India's Mountain Railways significant as a UNESCO World Heritage Site?
  2. The Vande Bharat Express is India's first indigenous semi-high-speed train, flagged off on 15 February 2019 on the New Delhi–Kanpur–Allahabad–Varanasi route at 160 km/h. Why is the Vande Bharat Express called an excellent example of the 'Make in India' success story?
  3. Some of the underwater rail tunnels include the Thames Tunnel in London, the Seikan Tunnel in Japan, and the Channel Tunnel between England and France. India's first underwater metro route in Kolkata started in March 2024, running beneath the Hooghly River. What is significant about India's first underwater metro route?
  4. Among the trains mentioned — Mountain Railways, Vande Bharat Express, and underwater metro routes — which do you think would be the most adventurous to travel in? Discuss your view with a reason.
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3 questions from Travel and Adventure, solved step by step.

Let us discuss — The Tunnel

Suraj compares the train to a magical creature. Pick the phrases that convey the meaning.

The following phrases from the text compare the train to a magical/mythical creature:

'snorting and puffing like some green, black, and gold dragon' — the train is directly likened to a dragon.

'some beautiful monster out of Suraj's dreams' — it is called a monster from his dreams.

'roared a challenge to the jungle' — it acts like a living creature challenging the wild.

'charged straight at the tunnel, and into it, thundering past Suraj like the beautiful dragon of his dreams' — reinforces the dragon imagery when Suraj next sees the train.

Answer: The phrases are: 'snorting and puffing like some green, black, and gold dragon'; 'some beautiful monster out of Suraj's dreams'; 'roared a challenge to the jungle'; 'thundering past Suraj like the beautiful dragon of his dreams'.

Let us think and reflect — The Tunnel (Section II Questions)

What does Sunder Singh convey by saying that he has lent his tunnel to the Government?

Sunder Singh says: 'It is truly my tunnel, since no one else will have anything to do with it. I have only lent it to the Government.'

By saying this, Sunder Singh conveys a deep sense of personal ownership and attachment to the tunnel.

He has spent many years there and cares for it as though it is his own, even though it legally belongs to the Government.

He also suggests that no one else values or takes responsibility for the tunnel — only he does.

The statement shows his pride, his sense of belonging, and his humorous, self-assured personality.

Answer: Sunder Singh conveys that he feels a deep, personal ownership of the tunnel. He has cared for it so long and so devotedly that he regards it as truly his — he merely 'lends' it to the Government, implying that his bond with it is stronger than any official claim.

Let us explore — The Tunnel

The Atal Tunnel is 9.02 kilometres long, runs under the Rohtang Pass, and was constructed on the Manali–Leh Highway under freezing temperatures. It has been certified by the World Book of Records as the 'World's Longest Highway Tunnel above 10,000 Feet'. What makes the Atal Tunnel a remarkable engineering achievement?

The Atal Tunnel is remarkable for several reasons:

It is 9.02 km long, making it the world's longest highway tunnel above 10,000 feet — certified by the World Book of Records.

It was built under the Rohtang Pass on the Manali–Leh Highway — one of the most challenging terrains in the world.

Construction was carried out in extremely difficult conditions: freezing temperatures and difficult mountain terrain.

The tunnel is a strategic and national achievement, providing year-round connectivity to the Leh–Ladakh region, which was previously cut off in winter.

Answer: The Atal Tunnel is remarkable because it is the world's longest highway tunnel above 10,000 feet (9.02 km), built under the Rohtang Pass in freezing temperatures and extremely difficult mountainous terrain on the Manali–Leh Highway.

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