Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
Q1: Who is the main character in this chapter?
a) Shaana’s mother
b) Shaana
c) Anand
d) Shaana’s father
Q2: Where does Shaana visit first in her journey?
a) Sundarbans
b) Thajiwas Glacier
c) Rann of Kutch
d) Chennai
Q3: What does Shaana hope to see in Arunachal Pradesh?
a) Crocodiles
b) Red pandas
c) Fish
d) Snowballs
Q4: What activity does Shaana do in the Narmada River?
a) Diving
b) Rafting
c) Boating
d) Swimming
Q5: What does the word “plateaus” mean in the story?
a) Small stones
b) Flat, elevated areas of land
c) Large masses of ice
d) Trees in salty water
Fill in the Blank
Q1: Shaana visits the _______ Glacier in Kashmir.
Q2: In Himachal Pradesh, Shaana stays in a _______ surrounded by mountains.
Q3: Shaana sees _______ trees in the Sundarbans that grow in seawater.
Q4: In Goa, Shaana rides a train through many _______.
Q5: The word “chirping” refers to sounds made by _______.
True or False
Q1: Shaana notices more snow than the previous year in Kashmir.
Q2: Shaana’s mother jokes that the growling sounds are her father snoring.
Q3: Shaana is afraid of tunnels throughout her journey.
Q4: The story highlights India’s diverse geography and culture.
Q5: The word “mangroves” means flat, elevated land.
Very Short Answer Questions
Q1: What does Shaana write in her postcards?
Q2: What animals does Shaana see in the Sundarbans?
Q3: What does Shaana’s mother worry about in the Sundarbans?
Q4: What is the meaning of the word “rafting” in the story?
Q5: What is one moral of the story?
Long Answer Questions
Q1: How does Shaana’s visit to the Thajiwas Glacier show her curiosity and the challenges she faces?
Q2: Describe Shaana’s experience in Arunachal Pradesh and why it is her favourite stop.
Q3: Explain how Shaana’s journey in Goa reflects her personal growth.
Q4: What is the moral of the story, and how does Shaana’s journey illustrate it?
Q5: Discuss how the story uses Shaana’s postcards to highlight India’s geographic diversity.