How The Squirrel Got His Stripes — Chapter Summary
NIOS · Class 10 · English
Summary of How The Squirrel Got His Stripes for NIOS Class 10 English. Part of the NIOS Class 10 English syllabus.
Interactive on Super Tutor
Studying How The Squirrel Got His Stripes? Get the full interactive chapter.
Quizzes, flashcards, AI doubt-solver and a step-by-step study plan — built for chapter summary and more.
Free trial, no card needed.
One of 3 illustrations for How The Squirrel Got His Stripes in Super Tutor — alongside flashcards, concept maps and practice questions.
Overview
A tale from the Ramayana explains how a squirrel came to have three white stripes on its back. The story presents Lord Rama, his army of monkeys, and a small squirrel who wants to help in building a stone bridge over the sea. The chapter also teaches the order of adjectives, the importance of love o
Key Concepts
Rama asked his army to build
Rama asked his army to build a stone bridge over the sea. Thousands of monkeys worked continuously, pulling rocks and stones from the mountains, carry
A small brown squirrel could not
A small brown squirrel could not carry mountains or heavy stones, so he carried little pebbles in his mouth and dropped them into the sea. He wanted t
A great monkey mocked the squirrel
A great monkey mocked the squirrel and threw him away out of anger, but Rama rebuked the monkeys and praised the squirrel’s love and effort.
When the squirrel fell into Rama’s
When the squirrel fell into Rama’s hands, Rama gently passed his fingers over the squirrel’s back. Three white stripes appeared there, and these are s
When more than one adjective
When more than one adjective is used before a noun, the usual order is Opinion → Size → Shape → Age → Colour → Origin → Material → Noun. Numbers come
Learning Objectives
- Understand the main events of the story
- Identify the message that love matters more than physical strength
- Recognise how the squirrel and the monkeys are contrasted
- Learn the correct order of adjectives in English
- Understand how to describe objects using clear details
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the important topics in How The Squirrel Got His Stripes for NIOS Class 10 English?
How should I revise How The Squirrel Got His Stripes for the NIOS Class 10 board exam?
Sources & Official References
Content is aligned to the official syllabus. Refer to the board website for the latest curriculum.
More resources for How The Squirrel Got His Stripes
For serious students
Get the full How The Squirrel Got His Stripes chapter — start free.
Quizzes, flashcards, an AI doubt solver and a study plan for NIOS Class 10 English. Free to start, no card needed.