ARMY PUBLIC SCHOOL GOLCONDA

ENGLISH NOTES FOR CLASS – V (2020-21)

Lesson 1: The Pandavas’ Last Year of Exile

QUESTION AND ANSWERS.

1.         Against whom did the Pandavas lose in the game of dice?

Ans.     Pandavas lost the game of dice against their cousin Prince Duryodhana.

2.         What were the terms and conditions of the game of dice that the two sets of

             cousins had played?

Ans:     a. As per the game they had to spend twelve years in exile and the last year in

            disguise

b. If,caught during this period, they would have to spend another twelve years in exile.

            3.          Write one special quality or skill of each of the Pandavas.

Ans:   a.Yudhishthira – well versed with scriptures, rules of court and skills of dice.                       b.Bhima – Very strong and a great cook.

            c.Arjun – Great warrior, expert in dance and music

            d. Nakulu – Expert in training and treatment of horses

            e Sahadeva – Great observer, patient and virtuous and a caretaker.

4.         What did Duryodhana and his aides do to trouble King Virata?

Ans.     Duryodhana and his aides encroach upon the territory in Kings Kingdom and stole the cattle belonging to the King,

5.         What did Uttar Kumar, the crown prince, do during the battle and why?

Ans:     Uttar Kumar, the crown Prince tried to run away during the battle because he was frightened of facing the huge and power full Kuarava army.

6.         Who saved the day for King Virata’s army and how?

Ans:     Arjuna saved the day for the king’s army. He single handedly defeated the Kaurava army and brought back the cattle.