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The Decision of the Panchayat — Chapter Summary

CBSE · Class 5 · English

Summary of The Decision of the Panchayat for CBSE Class 5 English. Part of the CBSE Class 5 English syllabus. The story is about a farmer who buys a well.

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Overview

The story is about a farmer who buys a well from his neighbour because he needs water for his fields. The neighbour tries to cheat him by saying that only the well was sold, not the water inside it. The farmer takes the matter to the village chief, and a Panchayat is held under the banyan tree. Afte

Key Concepts

The farmer had two fields

The farmer had two fields and worked very hard. After he prospered, he bought another field and also bought the well from his neighbour because he nee

The neighbour was a cunning man

The neighbour was a cunning man. He planned to cheat the farmer by claiming that he had sold only the well, not the water in it.

The village chief fixed a day

The village chief fixed a day for a Panchayat meeting. The Panchayat members gathered under the banyan tree in the centre of the village, and the vill

After hearing both sides

After hearing both sides, the village chief said that only the well was sold. Then the Panchayat decided that if the neighbour had not sold the water,

The neighbour had to pay

The neighbour had to pay a fine and apologise to the farmer. The villagers praised the wisdom of the Panchayat.

Learning Objectives

  • To understand the problem between the farmer and the neighbour.
  • To learn how a Panchayat solves a village dispute.
  • To understand the meaning of important words such as prospered, cunning, worried, summon, adamant, and judgment.
  • To learn the moral that cheating does not lead anywhere.
  • To understand the ideas in the listening passage about Sri Ramakrishna Paramahamsa and Naren.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the important topics in The Decision of the Panchayat for CBSE Class 5 English?
Key topics in The Decision of the Panchayat include Main Story: The Farmer and the Neighbour, Character Sketches and Values, Listening Passage: Sri Ramakrishna Paramahamsa and Naren, Nature Notes: Banyan Tree and Neem Tree. Study these first, then practise questions on each for Class 5 exams.
How should I revise The Decision of the Panchayat for Class 5 exams?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 42 practice questions on The Decision of the Panchayat. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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