Questions - Gilli Danda

A1. Which game does the poem mention? What are the things needed to play this game?

The poem mentions the game Gilli Danda. To play it, you need a stick (danda) and a small gilli (a short piece of wood).


A2. According to the poem, how do the players feel while playing Gilli Danda?

They feel joyful and free as they play.


A3. What happens to the tiny gilli when the stick strikes it?

The tiny gilli flies up high into the sky.


A4. Which lines tell us that the children are playing the game outside?

The lines “Underneath the bright blue skies” and “Under the golden rays of the sun” indicate that the children are outdoors.


A5. The lines “Underneath the bright blue skies” and “Under the golden rays of the sun” indicate that the children are outdoors.

It means that the game is fun, exciting, and enjoyable.


A6. Which word in the poem shows ‘happiness’?

The word “joy” conveys happiness in the poem.


B3. Imagine you are the small gilli. What would you see while flying up in the sky?

As the gilli, I would see children laughing and cheering, green fields, bright blue skies, fluffy clouds, and the sun shining warmly.