Class 6 English Lesson 3: A Curious Mind – Question Answer (Bodo Medium) 2025

 

(ए किउरियास माइन्ड)

(मोनसे गोसोगुदुं गोसो)

ACTIVITIES

Let's find out how much we have understood.

1. Answer the following questions:

a) Who was the scientist that Meera was talking about ?
Ans:- Meera was talking about C.V. Raman.
 
b) What was the name given to the discovery made by C.V.Raman?
Ans:- The discovery made by C.V.Raman was Raman Effect.
 
c) What is the root of many dicoveries and inventions?
Ans:- Curiosity is the root of many discoveries and inventions.
 
d) In which year did C. V. Raman win the Nobel Prize?
Ans:- C.V. Raman won the Nobel Prize in the year 1930.
 
e) What question did Orgo ask Nikita? Why was Nikita irritated by the question?
Ans:- Orgo asked Nikita, "Why have you painted the sky red?" Nikita was irritated because she considered it a "silly question."
 
f) "We'll surely keep this in mind next time". What would Orgo and Nikita keep in mind?
Ans:- Orgo and Nikita would keep in mind to be inquisitive and not dismiss questions, but also to be polite when asking questions and to consider if the other person is busy. 

2. Say whether the following statements are True or False:

a) Nikita knew why the colour of the sky changes at different times.
Ans:- False

b) National Science Day is observed on 28th February.
Ans:- True

c) C.V Raman was born in Calcutta.
Ans:- False  (C.V Raman was born in Tiruvanaikkaval near Trichinapally in Tamil Nadu.)

d) Raman was not good in his studies.
Ans:- False

e) Raman breathed his last on November 21, 1970.
Ans:- True

f) Meera was happy about Orgo asking questions.
Ans:- True

3. Put a tick (✔) on the correct option :

a) Raman was awarded the Bharat Ratna in
      i) 1888
      ii) 1954      ✔
      iii) 1930
      iv) 1921
Ans:- ii) 1954
 
b) C.V. Raman won the Nobel Prize for
    i) discovering the Raman Effect          ✔
    ii) clearing the IFS exam
    iii) working at Rajabazar Science College
    iv) completing his graduation
Ans:- i) discovering the Raman Effect
 
c) C.V. Raman was born in
    i) Tiruvanaikkaval      ✔
    ii) Madras
    iii) Calcutta
    iv) Bangalore
Ans:- i) Tiruvanaikkaval
 
d) National Science Day is observed to
     i) honour Raman's contribution
    ii) celebrate Raman's birthday
    iii) commemorate the discovery of Raman Effect     ✔
    iv) pay tribute to Raman on his death anniversary
Ans:- iii) commemorate the discovery of Raman Effect
 
e) Nikita painted the sky
    i) orange
    ii) violet
    iii) red         ✔
    iv) blue
Ans:- iii) red

4.Read the lesson to complete the timeline given below. One is done for you.

Ans:-

5. Underline some words in the text which are not familiar to you. In the following table, write down the words in the left column. Write the meaning of each word (by looking up in a dictionary) in the right column.

Words	Meanings

Ans:-

Words	Meanings
Inquisitive	very interested in learning about different things.
Breakthrough	an important development that may lead to an achievement.
Renowned	famous and respected.
Voyage	a long journey, especially by sea.
Irritated	angry

6. Frame a sentence of your own by using each word you have listed in the table above:
Ans:-
1. Inquisitive :   The inquisitive student asked many questions.

2. Breakthrough : The new medicine was a major breakthrough.

3. Renowned:  The renowned scientist gave a lecture.

4. Voyage:  He went on a long voyage.

5. Irritated: She was easily irritated.

7. Find and write down the synonyms of the following words from the text:

Ans:- 

curious                : inquisitive breakthrough      : discovery essential              : important renowned            : famous

Let's learn some grammar:

10. a) Read these sentences:

i) It is essential to have an inquisitive mind.

ii) I am very curious to know more.

iii) We are happy to learn about C.V. Raman.

iv) In 1921, C.V. Raman, then a young man, was on a voyage.

v) Orgo and Nikita were happy to learn about C.V. Raman.

Notice the underlined words in the above sentences. 

b) Now, fill in the blanks with the appropriate forms of the 'be' verb:

i) Mita and Raman_______________ my close friend.
Ans:- Mita and Raman    are    my close friend.
 
ii) Mita _____________ Raman’s neighbor.
Ans:- Mita   is    Raman’s neighbo.
 
iii) I _____________ in regular touch with them.
Ans:- I    am    in regular touch with them.
 
iv) They __________ with me yesterday.
Ans:- They    were    with me yesterday.
 
v) We ___________  very happy to visit a park together yesterday.
Ans:- We    were     very happy to visit a park together yesterday. 

13) Choose the correct option and fill in the blanks:
Nikita _______________  (has come/is coming) to Meera's house. Meera
and Nikita ________ (have watched/are watching) T.V. now. They
 ____________ (have eaten/are eating) snacks while watching T.V.

Ans:  Nikita is coming to Meera's house.Meera
and Nikita are watching T.V. now. They
are eating snacks while watching T.V.

14. a) Let's read the words in the box aloud and notice the beginning sound of each word:

b) Now, read aloud the following words beginning with the consonant blend'sc'. Write 's' if the word begins with 's' sound as in 'sun'. Write 'sk' if 'sc' is pronounced like'sk' as in 'sky'. Two are done for you.

Ans: 

i) scale	sk	v) scissors	s
ii) scent	s	vi) score	sk
iii) scene	s	vii) scooter	sk
iv) scare	sk	viii) scan	sk

17. Listen to a news item about a moon mission read to you by your teacher. As you listen, fill in the blanks with the correct pieces of information.

i) India became the ________ country to land on the South Pole of the moon.
Ans: India became the   first   country to land on the South Pole of the moon.

ii) The Chandrayan 3 mission was developed by ____________ .
Ans: The Chandrayaan-3 mission was developed by   ISRO   (Indian Space  Research Organisation).

iii) The Chandrayan 3 landed on the moon on __________ August 2023.
Ans: The Chandrayaan-3 landed on the moon on    23    August 2023.

iv) We observe ___________ Day on 23rd August every year.
Ans: We observe   National Space   Day on 23rd August every year.