APRIL DAY3 Jhalkari Exercises

Delhi Public School, Mathura Road
English Grade-V
JHALKARI
Learning Outcomes
1) The students will recapitulate instances from the
lesson.
2) The students will learn new word-meanings and

will develop their vocabulary.
3) The students will be able to answer reference to

context and long answer questions from the
chapter.
Let’s try and answer
some questions
Q1. People liked Jhalkari because
Ans. (a) she worked hard in a
cheerful way.
Q. Jhalkari had fought the leopard
Ans. (d) with just a thick stick.
Q.The British entered the fort through
Ans. (b) a gap in the outer walls.
Let’s discuss & write in
our notebooks
Additional word meanings
1) strain - to exert
2) frank - sincere or undisguised
3) rumours - uncertain or doubtful truth
4) territory - area where a person/organization has control
5) troops - group of soldiers
6) beloved - dearly loved
7) steady - even or regular in movement
8) bribed - to influence with money or gifts
9) disguised - to change one’s appearance
Reference to Context
Q1. “ She shall be my companion….”
Q1. “ She shall be my companion….”
A. Rani Lakshmibai of Jhansi said this about Jhalkari.
A. Jhalkari would be the companion.
A. The speaker, Rani Lakshmi Bai, met the person

in Jhansi.
Q2. “ Call Dulaji at once!” he said to his
soldiers. “Dulaji will know”
Q2.“ Call Dulaji at once!” he said to his
soldiers.“Dulaji will know”
A.The British commander said these lines.
A. Dulaji was a gunner in charge of the south gate of the fort.
A. Dulaji would know what the speaker is talking about

because he was a soldier in Rani Lakshmibai’s army so
he would recognize her.
Q3.“ Do you think it was so easy to capture the
rani?”
Q3.“ Do you think it was so easy to capture the rani?”
A. Dulaji said these lines to the British commander.
A. Jhalkari had been captured.
A. The speaker meant that it was not so easy to capture the

Rani because she was very smart and was a great warrior.
Q4. “ Beware! You will never conquer us. We’ll
rise again and again and fight back until we win
our freedom.”
a) Who said this?
b) Who was the speaker talking to?
c) Did the speaker win the freedom that is being talked

about?
Q4.“ Beware! You will never conquer us. We’ll rise again and
again and fight back until we win our freedom.”
a) Who said this?
A. Jhalkari said the above lines as the Britishers led her towards
her end.
b) Who was the speaker talking to?
A. Jhalkari said the above lines to the British commander.
c) Did the speaker win the freedom that is being talked about?
A. Yes, the struggle for freedom continued in future and India
eventually gained independence from the British.
Homework
THINK AND ANSWER
Ans. Jhalkari was a true and loyal companion of Rani
Lakshmibai. She always remained by her side and they
practiced war skills together.To safeguard the Rani’s life,
Jhalkari convinced her to leave the fort for a safe place when
the British army overpowered them. She disguised herself
as the rani by wearing her clothes. Jhalkari was captured by
the British, who mistook her for Rani Lakshmibai. She was
sentenced to death.That’s how Jhalkari proved her loyalty
by sacrificing her life.
Ans. Dulaji was a traitor. He betrayed his Rani by
helping the British in return for a large sum of
money. On the other hand, Jhalkari was a true
patriot. She remained loyal to her Rani till her last
breath.
It’s time for an
interesting activity!
The Jhalkari of my Life
Aim – To help students acknowledge and appreciate the bravery and
constant efforts of the women in their lives.
Activity – The students would have to do the following:
1) The students will make a simple craft crown for a very special woman in
their lives. It can be their mother, sister, teacher, etc. A woman who has the
same qualities as Jhalkari, like being brave, courageous, hardworking etc.
You can make the crown using colourful A4 size sheets. A few easy samples
are shown in the next slide. The students can decorate their crowns using
whatever material they easily find at home.
2) The students will then show their crowns in class and share for whom
have they made the crown and why. They will convey their thoughts in
5-7 lines.
3) The students will have to be ready with their crowns and write-up
(5-7 lines) before the next English class. Each student will be given a
chance to present their write-up in the class.

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Delhi Public School, Mathura Road

2) The students will learn new word-meanings and

3) The students will be able to answer reference to

A. Rani Lakshmibai of Jhansi said this about Jhalkari.

A. Jhalkari would be the companion.

A. The speaker, Rani Lakshmi Bai, met the person

A.The British commander said these lines.

A. Dulaji was a gunner in charge of the south gate of the fort.

A. Dulaji would know what the speaker is talking about

A. Dulaji said these lines to the British commander.

A. Jhalkari had been captured.

A. The speaker meant that it was not so easy to capture the

a) Who said this?

b) Who was the speaker talking to?

c) Did the speaker win the freedom that is being talked

Activity – The students would have to do the following:

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