Class 7 English — Chapter 3: Gopal and the Hilsa-fish
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What you'll learn
- ▸Story Comprehension: Gopal and the Hilsa-fish
- ▸Character Analysis
- ▸Theme: Wit and Presence of Mind
- ▸Grammar: Reported Speech
- ▸Vocabulary Building
- ▸Understanding the Comic Book Format
- ▸Picture Reading and Narrative Writing
- ▸Poem Comprehension: 'The Shed'
Chapter Summary
--- PAGE 1 --- 3 Before you read [QR Code] 0753CH03 Have you ever read a comic book? A comic book contains stories told mainly through pictures. Gopal and the Hilsa-fish IT WAS THE SEASON FOR HILSA-FISH. FISHERMEN COULD THINK OF NOTHING BUT HILSA-FISH. © NCERT not to be republished 2024-25 --- PAGE 2 --- GOPAL AND THE HILSA-FISH/37 © NCERT not to be republished 2024-25 --- PAGE 3 --- 38/HONEYCOMB © NCERT not to be republished 2024-25 --- PAGE 4 --- GOPAL AND THE HILSA-FISH/39 © NCERT not to be republished 2024-25 --- PAGE 5 --- 40/HONEYCOMB © NCERT not to be republished 2024-25 --- PAGE 6 --- GOPAL AND THE HILSA-FISH/41 © NCERT not to be rep…
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- What type of fish was in season and being discussed by everyone in the story? Get Solution →
- Who became angry because everyone, including his courtiers, was talking about the hilsa-fish? Get Solution →
- What challenge did the King give to Gopal? Get Solution →
- Who is the clever courtier tasked with the King's 'impossible' challenge? Get Solution →
- What did Gopal do to his face before going to buy the fish? Get Solution →
Did you know?
- 💡 Hilsa fish migrate hundreds of miles from the sea to freshwater rivers.
- 💡 Hilsa is considered a national fish of Bangladesh and is very highly prized.
- 💡 Despite its delicious taste, hilsa fish are famous for having many tiny bones.
- 💡 Some fish, like salmon, also travel far upriver to lay their eggs.
- 💡 Many folk tales worldwide celebrate characters who win with their wit, not strength.
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