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Saving the Gharial — Syllabus

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

What Saving the Gharial covers in ICSE Class 8 English Literature: Book 'Gulmohar': 4 topics, for the 2026-27 session.

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4 Topics · ICSE Class 8 English Literature: Book 'Gulmohar' · 2026-27

Topics in Saving the Gharial

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1. Core Idea and Theme

  • The chapter is about saving the gharial and its natural habitat.
  • The gharial is a river-dweller that eats only fish.
  • The chapter shows that an animal’s survival depends on a healthy environment.
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2. Characters and Voices

  • Janaki Lenin is the writer of the chapter.
  • Romulus Whitaker is the narrator and the one who worked to save the gharial.
  • The narrator describes real experiences from gharial country in India, Bangladesh, and Nepal.
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3. Gharial: Special Features

  • The gharial has an unusually long snout.
  • Its slim jaws are lined with sharp teeth, which help it catch fish.
  • A gharial is a river-dwelling crocodilian.
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4. Ghara and Male Behaviour

  • A male gharial begins developing the ghara at around age twelve.
  • The ghara grows on the tip of the male’s snout.
  • The ghara resembles a pot and covers the nostrils.

Key Concepts

Central concept: Saving the Gharial

GharialGharaReproduction and careConservation effortHabitat and declineSatkosia GorgeFishing netsEcological significance

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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.
How should I revise Saving the Gharial for Class 8 exams?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 66 practice questions on Saving the Gharial. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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