The Day the River Spoke — Practice

Question 1

Who is the author of 'The Day the River Spoke'?

Accepted Answer

Kamala Nair.

Question 2

What did Jahnavi long for, and what stopped her?

Accepted Answer

She longed to go to school and study; her parents did not allow her.

Question 3

How did the river help Jahnavi?

Accepted Answer

It listened to her wish and encouraged her to be brave and take the first step towards school.

Question 4

What is the central theme of the lesson?

Accepted Answer

The right to education, courage, and gender equality - every child deserves to learn.

Question 5

Change to indirect speech: The river said, 'Take the first step.'

Accepted Answer

The river told her to take the first step.

Question 6

Write 6-8 lines on why education is important for every child.

Accepted Answer

Mention how education brings knowledge, confidence, and opportunity, and why girls and boys both deserve it.

Practice — The Day the River Spoke