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Saving the Gharial — Practice Quiz

ICSE · Class 8 · English Literature: Book 'Gulmohar'

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What endangered animal is mentioned at the start of the chapter as an example of a species with a very low population?

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What did Romulus Whitaker and his team hope the blue line in the distance would be?

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Which phrase describes the river finally coming into view?

4

Why did the team feel instantly revived when they reached the riverbank?

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What kind of animal is the gharial?

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A river-dwelling crocodilian

The gharial is a crocodilian that lives in rivers.

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What is special about the gharial's snout?

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It is unusually long and lined with sharp teeth

The gharial has a long snout with sharp teeth, which helps it catch fish.

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What does the gharial eat?

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Only fish

The gharial is a river-dweller that eats only fish.

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At about what age does a male gharial begin developing the ghara?

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Around age twelve

A male gharial begins developing the ghara at around age twelve.

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What are the important topics in Saving the Gharial for ICSE Class 8 English Literature: Book 'Gulmohar'?
Key topics in Saving the Gharial include Core Idea and Theme, Characters and Voices, Gharial: Special Features, Ghara and Male Behaviour. Study these first, then practise questions on each for Class 8 exams.
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