7. Gilli Danda – Textbook Worksheet

Q1. Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. Where do the children play Gilli Danda?
(a) In the classroom
(b) In the playground
(c) On the rooftop
(d) In the garden

2. What equipment is needed to play Gilli Danda?
(a) Ball and bat
(b) Stick and a small gilli
(c) Rope and hoop
(d) Kite and string

3. How do the children feel while playing?
(a) Sad
(b) Tired
(c) Joyful and free
(d) Angry

4. What is described as flying up high?
(a) The stick
(b) The gilli
(c) A kite
(d) The sun

5. When do the children play in the sun?
(a) In the morning only
(b) Under golden rays of the sun
(c) At night
(d) During rain

Q2. True or False

1. The children never quit playing Gilli Danda.
2. The game is played indoors.
3. The gilli is small and thrown with a stick.
4. The children feel restricted while playing.
5. The poem describes playing under the blue skies.

Q3. Fill in the Blanks

1. We gather around in the ______.
2. The game we play is called ______.
3. With every swing, we feel so ______.
4. The small gilli flies up ______.
5. We play under the golden rays of the ______.

Q4. Write the Meaning of the word and form the Sentence

1. Playground
2. Swing
3. Gilli
4. Joyful
5. Rays

Q5. Synonyms

1. Playground 
2. Swing  
3. Joyful  
4. Small  
5. Laughing  

Q6. Arrange the lines to create a meaningful stanza from the poem

(a) One, two, three, swing and hit,
(b) Laughing, playing, having fun,
(c) With every swing, we feel so free,
(d) In the playground, we gather around,
(e) The small gilli, up high it flies.

Q7. Short Answer Questions 

1. Describe the game of Gilli Danda.
2. What equipment is necessary for the game?
3. How do the children feel while playing the game?
4. How is the gilli used in the game?
5. What does the poem say about teamwork or friends?

You can find Worksheet Solutions here: Worksheet Solutions: Gilli Danda