Adventure in the Forest | Lesson 12 | Prose | Summary | Questions | Answers

JANDKNCERT | English | Class 4th | Chant IV

 

Adventure in the Forest | Lesson 12 | Prose | Summary | Questions | Answers

 

Short Summary

Two boys, Zeeshan and Atif, go camping in a forest. They get lost and encounter a bear. Atif cleverly scares the bear away by bursting a balloon. The story teaches courage, quick thinking, and teamwork.

 

Q1. Where were Zeeshan and Atif?
Answer: They were in Gogaldara Forest in Budgam, Kashmir.

Q2. Why are the trees in Gogaldara so tall?
Answer: Because the forest receives plenty of rain, snow, and sunlight, making the soil fertile.

Q3. What animals live there?
Answer: Bears, tigers, and monkeys live in Gogaldara Forest.

Q4. What happened when the boys went out?
Answer: They lost their way in the forest but later found the track again.

Q5. What did Atif take out of his pocket?
Answer: Atif took out a paper bag with sweets and a balloon.

Q6. How did they escape from the bear?
Answer: Atif burst the balloon, making a loud bang. The bear got scared and ran away.

Q7. What lesson does this story teach?
Answer: It teaches that presence of mind and courage can save us in difficult situations.

fertile — rich in nutrients — زرخیز
excite — fill with energy — جوش دلانا
explore — search; discover — تلاش کرنا
bang — loud sound — دھماکہ
camp — temporary stay — کیمپ
skate — slide over surface — پھسلنا

 

Extra Words

flattered — praised; felt proud — خوش ہونا
resist — stop yourself — روکنا
powerful — very strong — طاقتور
retreat — move back — پیچھے ہٹنا
Almighty — God; all-powerful — خدا
creatures — living things — مخلوقات
miserable — very sad — اداس
heartily — with great joy — دل سے
honour — show respect — عزت دینا
trapped — caught — پھنس جانا
improve — make better — بہتر کرنا
skilfully — with skill — مہارت سے
shrinking — becoming smaller — سکڑنا
afterwards — later — بعد میں
suffocate — unable to breathe — دم گھٹنا
fountains — springs of water — چشمے
heave a sigh — breathe deeply — سکون کی سانس لینا

 

Worksheet for Students

Q1. Why were the trees in Gogaldara so tall?

Q2. How did the boys escape from the bear?

Q3. Write meanings:
bang, explore