Class 4 English Practice Questions Chapter 11 A Journey to the Magical Mountains

Fill in the blanks:

Q1: Minam’s grandfather is a _______ guide who helps people climb mountains.

Ans: Sherpa

Q2: Minam packs her bag with _______ and _______ for the journey.

Ans: rotis, apples

Q3: The river they stop by has _______ water, and they enjoy watching the fish swim.

Ans: crystal-clear

Q4: Minam enjoys playing in the _______ and makes a small snowman with her grandfather.

Ans: snow

Q5: Minam is thrilled to see the _______ peaks of the Himalayas from the hilltop.

Ans: glistening

Passage-Based Questions:

Read the passage carefully and answer the following questions:

One sunny morning, Minam's grandfather said, "Minam, you have become strong, and you can walk for a long distance. Today, I will take you on a special journey to the mountains. We'll see the beauty of the Himalayas up close!"

Q1. What did Minam's grandfather say about her?
(a) She can run fast
(b) She has become strong
(c) She can swim
(d) She is a great cook

Answer: (b) She has become strong

Q2. Where is Minam going with her grandfather?
(a) To the river
(b) To the mountains
(c) To the forest
(d) To the market

Answer: (b) To the mountains

Q3. What is the purpose of the journey?
(a) To see the beauty of the Himalayas
(b) To visit relatives
(c) To learn to climb
(d) To explore a new village

Answer: (a) To see the beauty of the Himalayas

Q4. What kind of day is it when Minam's grandfather makes the announcement?
(a) A rainy day
(b) A sunny day
(c) A snowy day
(d) A windy day

Answer: (b) A sunny day

Q5. How does Minam's grandfather describe her ability?
(a) He says she can run long distances
(b) He says she is strong and can walk long distances
(c) He says she is good at climbing
(d) He says she can carry heavy loads

Answer: (b) He says she is strong and can walk long distances

True or False:

Q1: Minam's grandfather guides people in climbing mountains but never takes Minam with him on his walks.

Ans: False (Minam’s grandfather often takes her along on his walks.)

Q2: Minam is excited when her grandfather announces they are going on a special journey to the mountains.

Ans: True

Q3: The snowman Minam and her grandfather made was destroyed during their journey.

Ans: False (They made a snowman and enjoyed playing in the snow.)

Q4: Minam’s grandfather teaches her about the importance of yaks and how they help villagers.

Ans: True

Q5: The story ends with Minam not having fun during the journey with her grandfather.

Ans: False (The story ends with Minam creating cherished memories and enjoying her journey.)

Short Answer Questions:

Q1: What does Minam pack for her journey to the Himalayas?

Ans: Minam packs rotis with tangy achaar, refreshing water bottles, and juicy apples for the journey.

Q2: What do Minam and her grandfather do during their lunch break by the river?

Ans: They enjoy rotis, watch fish swim in the river, and Minam dips her feet in the water while savoring an apple.

Q3: What does Minam’s grandfather explain about yaks?

Ans: Minam’s grandfather explains that yaks provide nutritious milk, warm wool, and strength to carry heavy loads for the villagers.

Q4: What is Minam’s reaction when she sees snow for the first time?

Ans: Minam is overjoyed and filled with wonder when she sees the vast expanse of snow.

Q5: What breathtaking sight does Minam see at the summit of the hill?

Ans: Minam sees the glistening peaks of the Himalayas, including Mount Everest, from the summit of the hill.

Vocabulary Activity – "Guess the Word":

Q1: This word refers to a high mountain range located in India and other countries. What is it?

Ans: Himalayas

Q2: This word refers to a person who helps people climb mountains. What is it?

Ans: Sherpa

Q3: This word refers to traveling from one place to another. What is it?

Ans: Journey

Q4: This word refers to heavy items carried by animals or people. What is it?

Ans: Loads

Q5: This word refers to recollections of things from the past. What is it?

Ans: Memories