Nandita in Mumbai — Practice

Question 1

Why did Nandita's family move from the village to Mumbai?

Accepted Answer

Nandita's father got a job in Mumbai, so the family had to move. Like many people in India, they migrated from a village to a city for better work opportunities.

Question 2

How did Nandita get water in the village? How did she get water in Mumbai?

Accepted Answer

In the village, water came from a hand pump — plenty of water, anytime. In Mumbai, water came from a tap but only for a few hours a day — the family had to store it in buckets.

Question 3

List two differences between Nandita's house in the village and the house in Mumbai.

Accepted Answer

(1) Village house: separate house with a yard/garden and open space. Mumbai home: one small room in a building with many families. (2) Village: could see trees, fields, and sky. Mumbai: window faced another building, no open spaces, could barely see the sky.

Question 4

Why did Nandita feel shy and lost when she first came to Mumbai?

Accepted Answer

Nandita felt shy and lost because: (1) everything was new and different — huge buildings, crowds, noise, (2) she didn't know anyone, (3) children at school spoke different languages, (4) she missed her village, her friends, and the open spaces. It takes time to adjust to a completely new place.

Question 5

If a new student joins your class from a village, how can you help them feel welcome? Give three suggestions.

Accepted Answer

(1) Smile and say hello — a friendly face makes a big difference when someone is new and shy. (2) Offer to show them around — the classroom, the playground, the water tap area. (3) Invite them to play with you and your friends during break — don't let them sit alone. Being kind and welcoming helps a new student feel at home, just like Nandita needed.

Practice — Nandita in Mumbai

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