West Bengal Board Class 10 English Lesson 2 Fable Question Answer With Bengali Translation

Dear students, in this article we will provide Madhyamik Class 10 English Lesson 2 “Fable” Bengali Translation and Questions Answers.

The Poet & the Poem

Ralph Waldo Emerson (1803-1882) was an American essayist, lecturer, and poet. His famous poems include ‘Concord Hymn’ and ‘Brahma’.

রাল্ফ ওয়াল্ডো এমারসন (১৮০৩-১৮৮২) ছিলেন একজন আমেরিকান প্রাবন্ধিক, প্রভাষক এবং কবি। তাঁর বিখ্যাত কবিতাগুলির মধ্যে ‘কনকর্ড হিম’ এবং ‘ব্রহ্মা’ অন্যতম।

The poem describes a conversation between the squirrel and the mountain. The squirrel points out that in this world every being, living or non-living, big or small, have their individual reasons for existence.

কবিতাটি বর্ণনা করে কাঠবিড়ালী এবং পর্বতের মধ্যে একটি কথোপকথনের। কাঠবিড়ালী দেখায় যে এই পৃথিবীতে প্রতিটি সত্তার, জীবিত বা নির্জীব, বড় বা ছোট, অস্তিত্বের নিজস্ব কারণ রয়েছে।

The Text with Bengali Translation (বঙ্গানুবাদ)

The mountain and the squirrel

পর্বত ও কাঠবিড়ালীর

Had a quarrel:

ঝগড়া বেধেছিল;

And the former called the latter ‘Little Prig!’

এবং প্রথম জন দ্বিতীয় জনকে বলল ‘খুদে নীতিবাগীশ’

Bun replied,

কাঠবিড়ালী উত্তর দিল,

‘You are doubtless very big;

“নিঃসন্দেহে তুমি অনেক বড়ো;

But all sorts of things and weather

কিন্তু সব ধরনের জিনিস আর আবহাওয়া

Must be taken in together,

অবশ্যই একসাথে জড়ো করতে হবে,

To make up a year

যাতে তৈরি হয় একটা বছর

And a sphere.

এবং একটা পৃথিবী।

And I think it no disgrace

আর আমি মনে করি এটা লজ্জার বিষয় নয়,

To occupy my place.

আমার জায়গাটুকু নিয়ে থাকাটা।

If I’m not so large as you,

আমি যদি তোমার মতো বড়ো না হই,

You are not so small as I,

তুমিও আমার মতো ছোটো নও,

And not half so spry.

আর আমি যত চটপটে তার অর্ধেকও তুমি নও।

I’ll not deny you make

আমি অস্বীকার করব না তুমি বানাও

A very pretty squirrel track;

কাঠবিড়ালীর যাওয়ার জন্য সুন্দর একটা পথ;

Talents differ; all is well and wisely put;

গুণের তফাত থাকে; সবই ভালো আর বুদ্ধিমত্তার সাথে রাখা;

If I cannot carry forests on my back,

আমি যদি পিঠে জঙ্গল ধরে রাখতে না পারি,

Neither can you crack a nut!’

তুমিও একটা বাদাম ভাঙতে পার না।”

Comprehension Exercises

1. Choose the correct alternative to complete the following sentences:

(a) The quarrel was between the mountain and the
(i) rabbit
(ii) rat
(iii) cat
(iv) squirrel
Ans: (iv) squirrel

(b) Bun has no doubt that the mountain is
(i) small
(ii) big
(iii) noble
(iv) kind
Ans: (ii) big

(c) Unlike a mountain, a squirrel can crack a
(i) nut
(ii) joke
(iii) stone
(iv) lock
Ans: (i) nut

2. State whether the following statements are True or False. Provide sentences/phrases/words in support of your answer:

(a) The mountain called the squirrel “Little Bun”. [False]
Supporting Statement: And the former called the latter ‘Little Prig!’

(b) The squirrel is sprier than the mountain. [True]
Supporting Statement: You are not so small as I, And not half so spry.

(c) The mountain can carry forests on its back. [True]
Supporting Statement: If I cannot carry forests on my back, Neither can you crack a nut!

3. Answer the following questions:

(a) Who had a quarrel with the squirrel?
Ans: The mountain had a quarrel with the squirrel.

(b) What is not a disgrace to the squirrel?
Ans: Living in its own small place is not a disgrace to the squirrel.

(c) What is it that the squirrel doesn’t deny?
Ans: The squirrel does not deny that the mountain makes a very pretty track for squirrels to run on.

Grammar in Use

4. Replace the underlined words with suitable phrasal verbs from the list given below. Change the form of verbs where necessary. There is one extra phrasal verb in the list:

List: turn down, come over, put up with, come across

(a) Rabi met his friend in the park.
Ans: Rabi came across his friend in the park.

(b) Tanushree cannot tolerate cruel behaviour to animals.
Ans: Tanushree cannot put up with cruel behaviour to animals.

(c) His proposal was rejected.
Ans: His proposal was turned down.

5. Change the voice of the following sentences:

(a) Lock the door.
Ans: Let the door be locked.

(b) Ashim knows the solution to this problem.
Ans: The solution to this problem is known to Ashim.

(c) I had written a letter.
Ans: A letter had been written by me.

Writing Activities

6. Write a letter to your friend (within 100 words) advising her/him to visit the public library in her/his locality as frequently as possible.

Ans:

Shantipara,
Jalpaiguri,
PIN – 735122

My Dear Samir,

I hope you are quite well. I am writing to share something that I feel will help you a lot. I advise you to visit the public library in your locality as often as you can. A library is a treasure house of knowledge. Our school books alone cannot teach us everything. In a library, you will find books on countless subjects, topics and categories. Reading them will widen your knowledge and improve your vocabulary. Magazines and journals will keep you informed about current events. Reading regularly will also refresh your mind and help you concentrate better on your studies. So please make it a habit to visit your local library.

Take care. Give my regards to your parents.

Your loving friend,
Arnab

To
Samir Roy
C/O – Bimal Roy
Vill + P.O – Ranaghat
P.S – Ranaghat
Dist – Nadia
Pin – 741201

7. Write a paragraph (within 100 words) on the benefits of early morning exercises using the following points: good for health – fresh air – keeps one active throughout the day

Ans:

Benefits of Early Morning Exercises

Exercising in the early morning is one of the best ways to stay healthy and fit. At this time, the air is fresh and pure. When we breathe in this clean air, it purifies our blood and improves our overall health. Morning exercise is good for both the body and the mind. It fills us with energy and keeps us active throughout the day. It also helps us feel close to nature. If we want to enjoy these benefits, we should include morning exercise in our daily routine. Regular exercise can bring wonderful changes to our body. It also speeds up our metabolism. So, everyone should make morning exercise a habit for a happy and healthy life.

Extra Practice Questions

A. Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. The quarrel took place between the mountain and the
(a) rabbit
(b) squirrel
(c) rat
(d) bird
Ans: (b) squirrel

2. The mountain called the squirrel
(a) Little Bun
(b) Little Prig
(c) Little Fool
(d) Little Friend
Ans: (b) Little Prig

3. Bun is the name of the
(a) mountain
(b) squirrel
(c) poet
(d) nut
Ans: (b) squirrel

4. The squirrel admits that the mountain is
(a) small
(b) big
(c) weak
(d) slow
Ans: (b) big

5. According to the squirrel, the mountain is not even half as
(a) big
(b) strong
(c) spry
(d) wise
Ans: (c) spry

6. The mountain can make a pretty track for the
(a) rabbit
(b) squirrel
(c) deer
(d) bird
Ans: (b) squirrel

7. The squirrel says that talents
(a) are equal
(b) differ
(c) are useless
(d) can be bought
Ans: (b) differ

8. The mountain cannot crack a
(a) stone
(b) nut
(c) rock
(d) shell
Ans: (b) nut

9. The squirrel cannot carry on its back
(a) nuts
(b) forests
(c) stones
(d) tracks
Ans: (b) forests

10. The poem teaches us that every creature has its own
(a) weakness
(b) value and place
(c) enemy
(d) strength only
Ans: (b) value and place

11. The word “sphere” in the poem refers to
(a) a ball
(b) the world
(c) the sky
(d) a circle
Ans: (b) the world

12. The tone of the squirrel’s reply is
(a) angry
(b) sad
(c) calm and wise
(d) fearful
Ans: (c) calm and wise

B. Fill in the Blanks

1. The mountain and the squirrel had a __________.
Ans: quarrel

2. The mountain called the squirrel ‘Little __________’.
Ans: Prig

3. Bun replied that the mountain was doubtless very __________.
Ans: big

4. All sorts of things and weather must be taken in together to make up a __________.
Ans: year

5. The squirrel thinks it no __________ to occupy its place.
Ans: disgrace

6. The mountain is not half so __________ as the squirrel.
Ans: spry

7. The mountain can make a very pretty squirrel __________.
Ans: track

8. According to the squirrel, __________ differ among creatures.
Ans: talents

9. The squirrel cannot carry __________ on its back.
Ans: forests

10. The mountain cannot crack a __________.
Ans: nut

C. True or False (with Supporting Statements)

1. The quarrel was between the mountain and the squirrel.
Ans: True — “The mountain and the squirrel / Had a quarrel.”

2. The squirrel called the mountain ‘Little Prig’.
Ans: False — “And the former called the latter ‘Little Prig!'”

3. The squirrel accepts that the mountain is very big.
Ans: True — “You are doubtless very big.”

4. The squirrel feels ashamed of its own place.
Ans: False — “And I think it no disgrace / To occupy my place.”

5. The mountain is sprier than the squirrel.
Ans: False — “You are not so small as I, / And not half so spry.”

6. The squirrel agrees that the mountain makes a pretty squirrel track.
Ans: True — “I’ll not deny you make / A very pretty squirrel track.”

7. The squirrel says that all talents are the same.
Ans: False — “Talents differ; all is well and wisely put.”

8. The squirrel can carry forests on its back.
Ans: False — “If I cannot carry forests on my back.”

9. The mountain can crack a nut.
Ans: False — “Neither can you crack a nut!”

10. The poem shows that every creature has its own worth.
Ans: True — The whole poem shows that both big and small beings have their own value.

D. Short Answer Type Questions

1. Who had a quarrel and why?
Ans: The mountain and the squirrel had a quarrel. The mountain called the squirrel ‘Little Prig’, which upset the squirrel.

2. What did the mountain call the squirrel?
Ans: The mountain called the squirrel ‘Little Prig’.

3. What is the squirrel’s name in the poem?
Ans: The squirrel’s name in the poem is Bun.

4. What does the squirrel say about the mountain’s size?
Ans: The squirrel says that the mountain is surely very big.

5. Why does the squirrel think it is no disgrace to occupy its place?
Ans: The squirrel thinks it is no disgrace because every creature, big or small, has its own place in the world.

6. In what way is the squirrel better than the mountain?
Ans: The squirrel is much sprier, that is, quicker and more active, than the mountain.

7. What does the squirrel not deny about the mountain?
Ans: The squirrel does not deny that the mountain makes a very pretty track for squirrels.

8. What does the squirrel mean by “Talents differ”?
Ans: By “Talents differ”, the squirrel means that different creatures have different abilities, and each is useful in its own way.

9. What can the mountain do that the squirrel cannot?
Ans: The mountain can carry forests on its back, which the squirrel cannot do.

10. What can the squirrel do that the mountain cannot?
Ans: The squirrel can crack a nut, which the mountain cannot do.