CG SCERT (Chhattisgarh Board) Class 9 English Reader (Flight) Solutions | 2026-27 Official Edition
Complete 100% textbook-grounded CG Board Class 9 English Reader (Flight) Chapter 6 Solutions: Unit 2 Reading C: Ashok Rathod’s Football OSCAR (अशोक राठौड़ का फुटबॉल ऑस्कर) in Bilingual Format (English & Hindi Medium).
End-of-Chapter Exercises (Solutions)
अभ्यास के सभी प्रश्नों के हल
yelling: shouting. egging on: encouraging. sprawling: stretc…
हिंदी अर्थ: चिल्लाना।
- yelling: shouting.
- egging on: encouraging.
- sprawling: stretched out, big.
- intricacies: complexities.
- squander: to waste money in a foolish manner.
- regretted: felt sorry; distressed.
हिंदी अर्थ: प्रोत्साहित करना / बढ़ावा देना।
हिंदी अर्थ: विस्तृत / फैला हुआ।
हिंदी अर्थ: जटिलताएँ / बारीकियां।
हिंदी अर्थ: फिजूलखर्ची करना / पैसा गँवाना।
हिंदी अर्थ: पछतावा होना / दुःखी होना।
Why do you think all the boys in…
Why do you think all the boys in…
All the boys in both teams followed Ashok Rathod because he was the oldest player who guided them with yelling instructions on how to kick or pass. Even though he was not the fastest or most skilful player, he forged friendships, encouraged discipline, and cared deeply for their education and future.
Give a brief sketch of how a person…
Give a brief sketch of how a person…
Anil Chauhan, a resident of Ambedkar Nagar slum, dropped out of primary school as a child. Years later, while working as a housekeeper in a bank, he realized his mistake when he could not read, write, or sign his name. He corrected his mistake by enrolling in a night school at the age of 22 with the encouragement of his neighbor Ashok Rathod.
What did the students do after they dropped…
What did the students do after they dropped…
After dropping out of municipal school, the boys used to hang out at Sassoon Docks, Mumbai’s biggest fish market. They stole or picked up fish that fell from baskets to sell for easy money, and squandered their earnings on drink, cigarettes, and gambling.
What made Ashok form the OSCAR group
What made Ashok form the OSCAR group
While working for the NGO Magic Bus, Ashok realized that team sports like football forged friendships, built discipline, and positively influenced children’s lives. To prevent the boys in his neighbourhood from dropping out of school and ruining their lives, he formed OSCAR (Organization for Social Change, Awareness and Responsibility) in October 2006.
It was scary What was scary in the…
It was scary What was scary in the…
When a few football players failed their final examinations, their parents blamed Ashok Rathod and accused football of being a distraction. Some angry parents gathered outside his home and shouted abuse at him, which was a scary experience for Ashok.
Vocabulary Exercises I Match the phrases in column…
हिंदी अंतर्राष्ट्रीय फुटबॉल महासंघ हिंदी इंडियन प्रीमियर लीग…
bdmtnaion areckts -> badminton rackets 2. goxibn gvoles -> boxing gloves 3. ftbllooa -> football 4. llbtksbaea -> basketball 5. iskppngi-rpoe -> skipping-rope 6. snenti areckts -> tennis rackets 7. mbdu-llebs -> dumb-bells 8. hsesc-rdaob and hsescenm -> chess-board and chessmen 9. esdic -> dice 10. lteuhts kcor -> shuttle cock Matching with Picture Elements: Basketball -> Top left large ball Boxing gloves -> Gloves hanging top left Dumb-bells -> Dumbbell weights top right Football -> Black and white checkered ball Skipping-rope -> Coiled rope with handles Tennis rackets / Badminton rackets -> Rackets at bottom left Chess-board and chessmen -> Grid board with pieces at bottom center Dice -> Pair of cubic dice with dots on right Shuttle cock -> Feathered shuttlecock near rackets 4. Grammar Exercises Identifying Noun Clause or Relative Clause: 1. My school team that was selected for the national games had opted for red jerseyRelative Clause**.
Noun Clause**.
Noun Clause**.
Relative Clause**.
Noun Clause**.
Noun Clause**.
Relative Clause**.
Name the two teams
Name the two teams
The two teams are Dabang Delhi and Bengaluru Bulls.
Who scored the highest and lowest tackle points…
Who scored the highest and lowest tackle points…
Gurpreet Singh scored the highest tackle points (5 points), and Dadaso Balaso Awad** scored the lowest tackle points (1 point).
Do the tackle points depend on the number…
Do the tackle points depend on the number…
Tackle points depend on the number of successful tackles. The player with maximum tackle points is Gurpreet Singh (5 points), and the player with minimum tackle points is Dadaso Balaso Awad (1 point).
Name the players with equal tackle points
Name the players with equal tackle points
| Game Name | Indoor / Outdoor | Group / Individual | Equipment Required |
|---|---|---|---|
| *Gulli Danda | Outdoor | Group | With equipment (wooden stick and small peg) |
| *Kabaddi | Outdoor | Group | Without equipment |
| *Kho-Kho | Outdoor | Group | Without equipment |
| *Chaupar / Ludo | Indoor | Group | With equipment (board and dice) |
| *Pithoo / Seven Stones | Outdoor | Group | With equipment (stones and ball) |
| *Hide and Seek | Indoor / Outdoor | Group | Without equipment |
- *Categorization Table
- *Comparison with Present Childhood Games
- English: In our grandparents’ childhood, games were mostly played outdoors in groups without expensive equipment, promoting physical strength, team spirit, and social bonding. Nowadays, children spend more time playing digital video games on mobiles and computers individually, which offers less physical exercise compared to traditional games.
- (i) The ‘Real Hero’ award won by Ashok was:
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- a. How much amount did CNN-IBN give as a cash prize to Ashok?
- English: CNN-IBN gave a cash prize of 3.45 lakh rupees (after taxes) to Ashok.
- b. What did Ashok do with the money he received?
- English: Ashok invested some money in a fixed deposit for OSCAR Foundation, registered it as a trust, bought a computer for kids, purchased football equipment, and rented a tiny tuition room.
- c. Why did he take a room on rent?
- English: He rented a tiny room so that some of the slum children could receive extra academic tuitions.
- d. How was OSCAR Foundation registered?
- English: OSCAR Foundation was registered as a formal non-profit trust by Ashok Rathod.
Write four words ending with suffix ‘-ment’:
| Equipment | Game |
|---|---|
| ball, bat, stumps, bails | Cricket |
| stick, mouth guard, shin guard, ball | Hockey |
| Knee length socks, studded shoes, ball | Football |
| Headgear, Mouth guard, Sparring gloves | Boxing |
Fill in the surrounding bubbles for bank facilities:
- Stanza 1: lad (line 2) – glad (line 4)
- Stanza 2: house (line 6) – mouse (line 8)
- a. I used to watch a cartoon show.
- b. You see Tom was a big old pussycat.
- c. But Jerry was a tiny mouse.
- a. The strange behavior of Tom and Jerry made the poet (happy / sorry).
- b. Tom wanted to (catch / kill) Jerry.
- c. Tom was a big (cat / dog).
- d. Jerry was a (small / big) mouse.
- a. Which cartoon show did the poet watch in his childhood?
- English: The poet watched the ‘Tom and Jerry’ cartoon show in his childhood.
- b. What made the poet glad?
- English: The funny antics and tricks of Tom and Jerry made the poet glad.
- c. Why did Tom try all sorts of tricks?
- English: Tom tried all sorts of tricks to catch Jerry the mouse in the house.
| Column A | Column B | Correct Match |
|---|---|---|
| lad | boy | lad = boy |
| glad | happy | glad = happy |
| big | huge | big = huge |
| tiny | small | tiny = small |
| silly | foolish | silly = foolish |
| antics | tricks | antics = tricks |
- (i) boy: The young boy is studying diligently for his exams.
- (ii) happy: She was very happy to receive a praise from her teacher.
- (iii) huge: An elephant is a huge animal.
- (iv) small: The bird built a small nest in the tree.
- (v) foolish: It is foolish to waste precious time playing video games all day.
- (vi) tricks: The magician performed impressive tricks on the stage.
- I used to play football in my childhood.
- I used to eat sweets in my childhood.
- I used to read storybooks in my childhood.
- I used to swim in the river in my childhood.
- I used to cook simple food in my childhood.
- I used to enjoy festivals in my childhood.
- I used to watch cartoons in my childhood.
- I used to sing songs in my childhood.
- I played football when I was a child.
- I ate sweets when I was a child.
- I read storybooks when I was a child.
- I swam in the river when I was a child.
- I cooked simple food when I was a child.
- I enjoyed festivals when I was a child.
- I watched cartoons when I was a child.
- I sang songs when I was a child.
- a. I feel happy because I passed my exams with good grades.
- b. I feel sorry if I hurt anyone’s feelings unintentionally.
- c. I get irritated when someone makes loud noise while I am studying.
- d. I am overjoyed when my father brings me a wonderful gift.
- e. I become uncomfortable when I am forced to stay in a crowded and dark room.
- a. When do you feel sad?
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| Column A (Adjective) | Column B (Type/Attribute) |
|---|---|
| small | size |
| beautiful | opinion |
| slow | speed |
| red | colour |
Order of Adjectives rule: Size -> Age -> Shape -> Colour -> Speed -> Opinion -> Type -> Noun.
- a cute small red flower
- a beautiful new silk frock
- a cute young Indian baby
- a fast costly red car
- a big old silk bag
- a round wooden table
- a big evergreen garden
- a long bright red pen
- a tall old evergreen tree
- a big new wooden building
- If a cat crosses your path, you will be late for your work.
- If you walk under a ladder, you will face bad luck.
- If someone sneezes when you start your journey, your work will be delayed.
- If you break a mirror, you will have bad luck for seven years.
- If you see an empty vessel in the morning, you will not get success in your work.
- If your left palm is itchy, you will spend money.
- If you find a spider on your clothes, you will get new clothes.
- If you find gold on the way, you will become rich.
- If I see a snake near me, I will run away and call for help.
- If I find a mobile phone on the way, I will hand it over to the nearest police station.
- If I meet my old friend, I will greet him warmly and talk about old days.
- If I break an egg in my hand, I will clean my hand immediately.
- If I catch a thief, I will hand him over to the police.
- If I miss my maths class, I will request my teacher or friend to explain the topic.
- If I fail in the examination, I will work much harder next time.
- If I were the Prime Minister, I would eliminate poverty and provide free education to all.
- If I were a bird, I would fly freely across the blue sky.
- If I were the Principal of the school, I would make sports mandatory and build a big library.
- If I were the Sports Secretary, I would provide high quality sports kits to all student athletes.
| Item No. | Information Requested | Verified Answer from Listening Text |
|---|---|---|
| i | The number of players in each team | 11 players |
| ii | The distance between two stumps on the pitch | 22 yards |
| iii | The width of the pitch from centre side ways | 4 feet 4 inches |
| iv | Length of the bat | 96.5 c.m. or 38 inches |
| v | Weight of ball | 5.75 ounces |
| vi | Diameter of the ball | 22.4 to 22.9 centimeters |
| vii | Width of the wickets | 9 inches |
| viii | No. of scorers | 2 scorers |
| ix | No. of umpires | 3 umpires |
- a. What is your favourite game? -> My favourite game is Cricket.
- b. Who is your favourite player? -> My favourite player is Virat Kohli.
- c. When did you start playing your favourite game? -> I started playing cricket when I was eight years old.
- d. Have you played in your school team? -> Yes, I have played as an opener in my school cricket team.
- e. How many matches have you won? -> Our team has won four matches in the district tournament.
- f. How did you feel when you won a match? -> I felt thrilled, ecstatic, and proud of our team’s performance.
- g. How do you celebrate your victory? -> We celebrate our victory by cutting a cake and cheering with our teammates and coaches.
- Which notice is better? Why?
- English: Notice (ii) is better because it follows the standard box format, includes a clear header “NOTICE”, mentions the exact date of issue, specifies the deadline for submitting names (10th of the month), and clearly states the issuer’s designation (“Sports Captain”). Notice (i) lacks formatting, proper header, and submission deadline.
- *Draft Notice for School Notice Board
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GOVT. HIGH SCHOOL, RAIPUR
NOTICE
October 15, 2026
INTER-SCHOOL CRICKET MATCH
An exciting inter-school cricket match is going to be held between
Govt. High School and Raj Kumar High School.
Event Details:
- Name of the Game : Cricket
- Date & Time : October 20, 2026 from 11:00 AM to 01:00 PM
- Place / Venue : Municipal Playground
- Teams : Govt. High School vs Raj Kumar High School
- Contact Person : Mr. Ravi Sahu (Sports Officer)
Interested students who wish to participate should submit their names
to Mr. Ravi Sahu by October 18, 2026.
Sports Captain
Govt. High School, Raipur
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Shrikant Tewthia and Jashmer Singh** scored equal tackle points (4 points each).
Answer: b. a certificate and cash prize.
- (ii) Ashok’s parents realized that he was doing good work when he:
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Answer: c. won the ‘Real Hero’ award.
- (iii) Ashok did not invest his money in:
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Answer: a. purchasing land.
- (iv) The prize money actually received by Ashok was:
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Answer: b. less than 3.5 lakhs (3.45 lakh after taxes).
- Development
- Management
- Government
- Improvement
- Savings Account
- Fixed Deposit / Recurring Deposit
- Net Banking / Mobile Banking
- Money Transfer / RTGS / NEFT
(हिंदी: अपने शिक्षक से प्रशंसा पाकर वह बहुत खुश हुई।)
(हिंदी: हाथी एक विशाल जानवर है।)
(हिंदी: पक्षी ने पेड़ पर एक छोटा सा घोंसला बनाया।)
(हिंदी: पूरे दिन वीडियो गेम खेलकर कीमती समय बर्बाद करना मूर्खतापूर्ण है।)
(हिंदी: जादुई ने मंच पर प्रभावशाली तरकीबें दिखाईं।)
(हिंदी: मैं अपने बचपन में मिठाई खाया करता था।)
(हिंदी: मैं अपने बचपन में कहानी की किताबें पढ़ा करता था।)
(हिंदी: मैं अपने बचपन में नदी में तैरा करता था।)
(हिंदी: मैं अपने बचपन में साधारण खाना पकाया करता था।)
(हिंदी: मैं अपने बचपन में त्योहारों का आनंद लिया करता था।)
(हिंदी: मैं अपने बचपन में कार्टून देखा करता था।)
(हिंदी: मैं अपने बचपन में गाने गाया करता था।)
(हिंदी: जब मैं बच्चा था तब मैं मिठाइयाँ खाता था।)
(हिंदी: जब मैं बच्चा था तब मैं कहानी की किताबें पढ़ता था।)
(हिंदी: जब मैं बच्चा था तब मैं नदी में तैरता था।)
(हिंदी: जब मैं बच्चा था तब मैं साधारण भोजन पकाता था।)
(हिंदी: जब मैं बच्चा था तब मैं त्योहारों का आनंद लेता था।)
(हिंदी: जब मैं बच्चा था तब मैं कार्टून देखता था।)
(हिंदी: जब मैं बच्चा था तब मैं गाने गाता था।)
(हिंदी: यदि मैं अनजाने में किसी की भावनाओं को ठेस पहुँचाता हूँ तो मुझे दुख होता है।)
(हिंदी: जब मैं पढ़ाई कर रहा होता हूँ और कोई तेज़ आवाज़ करता है तो मुझे चिढ़ होती है।)
(हिंदी: जब मेरे पिता मेरे लिए कोई बेहतरीन उपहार लाते हैं तो मैं बहुत प्रसन्न होता हूँ।)
(हिंदी: जब मुझे किसी भीड़-भाड़ वाले और अंधेरे कमरे में रहने के लिए मजबूर किया जाता है तो मुझे असहजता होती है।)
Answer: I feel sad when I am alone.
- b. What do you do when you are sad?
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Answer: When I am sad I sit silently.
- c. When do you feel happy?
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Answer: I feel happy when I get good marks in maths.
- d. What do you do when you are happy?
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Answer: When I am happy I laugh loudly.
- e. When do you get angry?
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Answer: I get angry when I am punished without any reason.
- f. What do you do when you are angry?
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Answer: When I am angry I don’t take food.
(हिंदी: यदि आप किसी सीढ़ी के नीचे से चलेंगे, तो आपको दुर्भाग्य का सामना करना पड़ेगा।)
(हिंदी: यदि यात्रा शुरू करते समय कोई छींक दे, तो आपके काम में रुकावट आएगी।)
(हिंदी: यदि आप शीशा तोड़ते हैं, तो आपको सात साल तक दुर्भाग्य झेलना पड़ेगा।)
(हिंदी: यदि आप सुबह खाली बर्तन देखते हैं, तो आपको काम में सफलता नहीं मिलेगी।)
(हिंदी: यदि आपकी बाईं हथेली में खुजली होती है, तो आप धन खर्च करेंगे।)
(हिंदी: यदि आपको अपने कपड़ों पर मकई/मकड़ी मिलती है, तो आपको नए कपड़े मिलेंगे।)
(हिंदी: यदि आपको रास्ते में सोना मिलता है, तो आप अमीर बन जाएंगे।)
(हिंदी: यदि मुझे रास्ते में कोई मोबाइल फोन मिलेगा, तो मैं उसे नजदीकी पुलिस थाने में सौंप दूंगा।)
(हिंदी: यदि मैं अपने पुराने दोस्त से मिलूंगा, तो मैं उसका गर्मजोशी से स्वागत करूंगा और पुरानी यादों पर बात करूंगा।)
(हिंदी: यदि मेरे हाथ में अंडा टूट जाएगा, तो मैं तुरंत अपना हाथ धोऊंगा।)
(हिंदी: यदि मैं किसी चोर को पकड़ूंगा, तो उसे पुलिस के हवाले कर दूंगा।)
(हिंदी: यदि मेरी गणित की कक्षा छूट जाएगी, तो मैं अपने शिक्षक या मित्र से उस विषय को समझाने का अनुरोध करूंगा।)
(हिंदी: यदि मैं परीक्षा में असफल हो जाऊंगा, तो अगली बार बहुत अधिक परिश्रम करूंगा।)
(हिंदी: यदि मैं एक पक्षी होता, तो नीले आकाश में स्वतंत्र रूप से उड़ता।)
(हिंदी: यदि मैं स्कूल का प्राचार्य होता, तो खेलों को अनिवार्य बनाता और एक बड़ी प्रयोगशाला एवं पुस्तकालय बनवाता।)
(हिंदी: यदि मैं खेल सचिव होता, तो सभी छात्र एथलीटों को उच्च गुणवत्ता वाले खेल किट प्रदान करता।)