CG Board Class 8 English Reader Chapter 16 Solutions: The Mountain and the Squirrel (पर्वत और गिलहरी) – 2026-27

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Complete 100% textbook-grounded CG Board Class 8 English Reader Chapter 16 Solutions: The Mountain and the Squirrel (पर्वत और गिलहरी) in Bilingual Format (English & Hindi Medium).


🌐 Select Language / माध्यम चुनें:

Question

Recite any poem in your mother tongue about…


📝 Question:

Recite any poem in your mother tongue about any animal and about nature

💡 Solution:

(A small nature poem in Hindi for recitation)*

(i) The quarrel between the mountain and the squirrel was about:

(a) length

(b) size

(c) ability

(d) strength

(b) size

(ii) The mountain is able to:

(a) carry a forest

(b) crack a nut

(c) make a spry movement

(d) make up a year

Answer: (a) carry a forest

(iii) The squirrel is able to:

(a) make a sphere

(b) crack a nut

(c) make up a year

(d) carry forests

Answer: (b) crack a nut

Question

i Why does the mountain call the squirrel…


📝 Question:

(i):** Why does the mountain call the squirrel ‘little prig’?

💡 Solution:

The mountain calls the squirrel ‘little prig’ because the mountain is proud of its huge size and considers the tiny squirrel to be insignificant and self-righteous.

Question

ii What qualities of the mountain does the…


📝 Question:

(ii):** What qualities of the mountain does the squirrel appreciate?

💡 Solution:

The squirrel appreciates that the mountain is very big, carries entire forests on its back, and makes a very pretty track for squirrels to run on.

Question

iii What tasks is the mountain unable to…


📝 Question:

(iii):** What tasks is the mountain unable to perform?

💡 Solution:

The mountain is unable to move spryly (actively) like the squirrel and cannot crack a small nut.

Question

iv Do you like the squirrels reasoning Why


📝 Question:

(iv):** Do you like the squirrel’s reasoning? Why?

💡 Solution:

Yes, I like the squirrel’s reasoning because it wisely explains that everyone has different talents, big and small things both have their own place in nature, and no position in the world is a disgrace.

(i) Little prig:

  • Meaning: A self-righteous or morally superior tiny person.
  • Sentence: The proud lion called the little mouse a little prig.

(ii) All sorts of things:

  • Meaning: Various kinds of objects or elements.
  • Sentence: All sorts of things are needed to make a complete ecosystem.

(iii) Make up a year:

  • Meaning: To complete a full calendar year with all seasons.
  • Sentence: Summer, rainy, autumn, and winter seasons together make up a year.

(iv) Occupy my place:

  • Meaning: To hold or exist in one’s own space without feeling shame.
  • Sentence: I am proud to occupy my place as a student in this school.

(v) All is well:

  • Meaning: Everything is properly arranged and fine in nature.
  • Sentence: Nature has balanced everything so that all is well in the world.

MountainSquirrel
eg. Bigeg. Little
(1) Cannot crack a nut(1) Can crack a nut
(2) Can carry forests on its back(2) Cannot carry forests
(3) Not spry (cannot move fast)(3) Very spry (quick and active)
(4) Makes a pretty squirrel track(4) Occupies a small place

(Example: Cameras capture light on photo film. Digital cameras capture images on computer memory. -> Cameras capture light on photo film but digital cameras capture images on computer memory.)

  1. Given: He read the text book. He made notes from them.

Answer: He read the text book and made notes from them.

  1. Given: The average life span of a crocodile in the wild is 45 years. In captivity, they are known to live upto 80 years.

Answer: The average life span of a crocodile in the wild is 45 years, but in captivity, they are known to live upto 80 years.

  1. Given: A cricket is an insect which varies from 0.1 to 2 inches. It is an insect which has hind legs for jumping.

Answer: A cricket is an insect which varies from 0.1 to 2 inches and has hind legs for jumping.

  1. Given: You can pay your bill with cash. You also have the option of paying by cheque.

Answer: You can pay your bill with cash, but you also have the option of paying by cheque.

(Clues given: heavy, big, tall, intelligent, long, good, slow, small)

(Example: The giraffe is taller than the elephant.)

  1. The elephant is heavier than the giraffe.
  2. The giraffe is taller than the elephant.
  3. The monkey is smaller than the elephant.
  4. The monkey is more intelligent than the elephant.
  5. The monkey has a longer tail than the giraffe.
  6. The elephant is bigger than the monkey.
  7. The elephant is slower than the monkey.

Task: Write a paragraph to describe an animal or a bird that you find attractive.

Model Paragraph Solution:

*Title: The Peacock

The bird that I find most attractive is the Peacock. It is the national bird of India and is famous for its vibrant beauty. The peacock has a graceful neck covered with bright blue feathers and a stunning crown on its head. Its long tail consists of beautiful green and golden feathers adorned with eye-like spots. During the rainy season, when dark clouds gather in the sky, the peacock spreads its colorful feathers like a fan and dances with delight. It feeds on seeds, grains, insects, and small snakes. Its elegant movements and royal appearance make it the most beautiful bird in nature.

Listening Passage Text (from Appendix-1 Lesson 16):

> “The Chilikha lagoon is on the Eastern Coast of India covering an area of 1100 Sq. k.m. A 35 km., long, outer channel connects the lagoon to the Bay of Bengal. 215 species of fish and 350 species of plants are found here. Chilikha has been designated as a wetland of international importance. Chilikha supports some of the largest flocks of migratory birds in the country during winter. Migratory birds arrive from as far away as Caspian Sea, Lake Baihal Aral Sea, Mongolia etc.”

Sr. No.StatementOrder Number
(1)Chilikha has been designated as a wetland of international importance.4
(2)Birds arrive from Baikal, Caspian Sea etc.5
(3)Long outer channel connects the lagoon to the Bay of Bengal.3
(4)It is located on the Eastern Coast of India.2
(5)Chilikha is a lagoon.1

Task: Use ‘Can, may, would, could’ and frame sentences using hints in the questions (Pair work):

Q6

Hint You are in a new city and…


📝 Question:

Hint:** You are in a new city and you want to reach the market. How would you ask for directions?

💡 Solution:

Could** you please tell me the way to the central market?

Q7

Hint You want to take part in the…


📝 Question:

Hint:** You want to take part in the Republic Day Parade. How would you ask your teacher?

💡 Solution:

May** I please take part in the Republic Day Parade, teacher?

Q8

Hint Your brother is playing the tape recorder…


📝 Question:

Hint:** Your brother is playing the tape recorder very loudly. You are disturbed and want to ask him to reduce it. How would you ask him?

💡 Solution:

Would** you please turn down the volume of the tape recorder?

Q9

Hint The weather is cold and your friend…


📝 Question:

Hint:** The weather is cold and your friend does not have a sweater. How would you show your concern?

💡 Solution:

Can** I lend you my extra sweater as the weather is cold?

Q10

Hint A school trip has been arranged You…


📝 Question:

Hint:** A school trip has been arranged. You need to ask your parents for permission. How would you ask them?

💡 Solution:

Could** you please allow me to go on the school trip?


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