Section – C
Additional To Look Into
Summary of “Jungle Safari”
The story is a personal account of an exciting trip to Kanha National Park, famous for inspiring The Jungle Book. The narrator, along with their family, starts the journey early in the morning filled with enthusiasm. They go on a boat safari on a misty lake and are mesmerized by the beauty of nature. They spot sambhar deer and later go on a trek through the forest, where they see footprints of wild animals and enjoy the view from a watchtower. In the end, they see a tiger family, which becomes the most unforgettable part of the journey.
Word Meanings
Word | Meaning (English–English) | Meaning (Hindi) |
Excitement | Feeling of joy and eagerness | उत्तेजना / उत्साह |
Thrilling | Very exciting | रोमांचक |
Deter | To discourage | रोकना / हतोत्साहित करना |
Mesmerised | Completely captivated | मंत्रमुग्ध |
Swiftness | Speed; quick movement | तेजी |
Agility | Ability to move quickly and easily | फुर्ती |
Trek | A long walk in nature | पद यात्रा |
Footprints | Marks left by feet | पदचिन्ह |
Watchtower | A tall structure to observe surroundings | निगरानी मीनार |
Immersed | Dipped into liquid | डुबो देना |
Swarms | Large group (of insects or fish) | झुंड |
Unforgettable | Cannot be forgotten | अविस्मरणीय |
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
- Where did the narrator go for the jungle safari?
a) Gir National Park
b) Jim Corbett National Park
c) Kanha National Park
d) Kaziranga National Park
✅ Answer: c) Kanha National Park - What was the weather like when they reached the lake?
a) Sunny
b) Foggy
c) Rainy
d) Windy
✅ Answer: b) Foggy - Which animals did the narrator spot during the trek?
a) Lions
b) Monkeys
c) Elephants, Bears, Tigers
d) Snakes
✅ Answer: c) Elephants, Bears, Tigers - What was the final and most memorable sight of the journey?
a) A flying bird
b) A herd of deer
c) A family of tigers
d) A monkey swinging
✅ Answer: c) A family of tigers - What inspired the narrator’s excitement before the journey?
a) Watching a movie
b) Reading a book
c) Knowing it was the setting for The Jungle Book
d) Talking to a forest ranger
✅ Answer: c) Knowing it was the setting for The Jungle Book
Short Questions and Answers
- Why was the narrator excited?
Answer – The narrator was excited because they were going to Kanha National Park, which was the setting for The Jungle Book, and it was their first boat safari. - What did they see in the lake water?
Answer – They saw the lake water turn golden as the sun rose and spotted a herd of sambhar deer and swarms of small fish. - What animals did they see or sense in the forest?
Answer – They saw footprints of elephants, bears, and tigers, and finally a family of tigers. - How did the narrator feel during the trek?
Answer – The narrator felt scared but also excited and determined to continue the journey. - What made the journey unforgettable?
Answer – Seeing a tiger family together made the journey unforgettable for the narrator.