Hello students, Here I am with another article on the questions and answers of the lesson 3 “Dhyan Chand”” of Class 6 English textbook Sunbeam. I hope these will be useful to you. Make sure to read them properly to understand them better. So let’s get started…
Dhyan Chand Class 6 Lesson 3 Question Answer
1. Understanding the Lesson
(a) With which other sportspersons is Dhyan Chand compared?
Ans: Dhyan Chand is compared with Pele (football) and Muhammad Ali (boxing).
(b) Who were the leading masters of hockey when Dhyan Chand started his career?
Ans: The Europeans and the Americans were the leading masters of hockey when Dhyan Chand started his career.
(c) When did the turning point in Dhyan Chand’s life come?
Ans: The turning point in Dhyan Chand’s life came when he joined the British Indian Army at the age of 16.
(d) How did Dhyan Singh become Dhyan Chand?
Ans: Dhyan Singh became Dhyan Chand because he used to practice hockey at night under the moonlight. His coach and fellow players gave him the title ‘Chand’ (moon in Hindi).
(e) Where did Dhyan Chand win the title “hockey personality of the century”?
Ans: He won the title “Hockey Personality of the Century” in Berlin during the 1936 Olympics.
(f) What is his birthday celebrated as?
Ans: His birthday, 29th August, is celebrated as National Sports Day.
(g) Why was he given the nicknames ‘The Wizard’ and ‘The Magician of Hockey’?
Ans: He was given the nicknames ‘The Wizard’ and ‘The Magician of Hockey’ because of his amazing ball control and extraordinary hockey skills.
2. There are six paragraphs in the lesson. Read the following headings and
match them with the respective paragraphs
- Paragraph 1 → (c) Dhyan Chand, an international legend in hockey
- Paragraph 2 → (d) Dhyan Chand’s early life
- Paragraph 3 → (f) How Dhyan Singh became Dhyan Chand
- Paragraph 4 → (b) Dhyan Chand’s achievement in the international arena
- Paragraph 5 → (e) Dhyan Chand’s goals
- Paragraph 6 → (a) Recognition and awards received by Dhyan Chand
3. True or False
Let’s check how much we have understood the lesson. Say whether
the following statements about Dhyan Chand are true or false:
(a) Dhyan Singh came to be called Dhyan Chand. True
(b) Dhyan Chand was born in Allahabad in 1905. True
(c) He was born in the month of September. False Actually in August
(d) Dhyan Chand was a football player. False He was a hockey player
(e) India won the first Gold medal in Hockey in 1928. True
(f) Dhyan Chand scored a total of 600 goals in 20 matches. False He scored 570 goals in 185 matches.
4. Arrange the Letters to Form Words
- stautre → stature
- ledgens → legends
- praticec → practice
- visilibity → visibility
- ceraer → career
5. Match the following parts with the correct information from the lesson:
(a) Dhyan Chand was born in 1905.
(b) He joined the British Indian Army at the age of 16.
(c) The first gold medal for India came in 1928.
(d) The 1932 Olympics brought India’s second gold in hockey.
(e) Goal is the name of Dhyan Chand’s autobiography.
6. Work with a friend. Consult a dictionary and match the words in column
A with their meanings in column B
| Column A | Column B |
|---|---|
| fame | the state of being known by many people |
| stature | the importance and respect that a person has because of his or her ability and achievement |
| legend | a very famous person, especially in a particular field |
| visibility | how far something can be seen |
| wizard | a person who is especially good at something |
7. Matching Words with Synonyms
| Column A | Column B |
|---|---|
| famous | well-known |
| greatest | biggest |
| joined | enlisted |
| player | sportsperson |
| splendid | grand |
8. Identifying Verb Tenses
| Simple Past Tense | Simple Present Tense | Present Continuous Tense | Future Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| joined | remains | are reading | will play |
| attained | is | is celebrating | shall buy |
| won | are | is kicking | will support |
9. Fill in the Blanks
(i) An inter-district football tournament was held at Barpeta recently. Teams representing Kokrajhar and Barpeta played the match. A large number of people watched the match. They supported the local team. A section of the crowd was from Kokrajhar. They supported the Kokrajhar team loudly.
(ii) The match started at 3 p.m. Within 10 minutes, Ranjit Bharali scored a goal for Barpeta. There was a loud cheer from the supporters of the Barpeta team. But their joy was short-lived. Within the next five minutes, Kokrajhar scored their first goal. The score was 1-1 at halftime.
10. Fill in the Blanks (Present Continuous Tense)
(b) Imagine you are one of the spectators watching the match. Your friend Rajiv, an ardent football fan engages you in a telephonic conversation. Fill in the blanks to complete the conversation. One is done for you.
Rajiv: What is going on now?
Rani: Mintu is kicking the ball. The crowd is cheering loudly. He has scored the first goal.
Rajiv: Now what is the Kokrajhar team doing?
Rani: Aswini of Kokrajhar team is running to the center. Now he is kicking the ball while the center forward of Barpeta is trying to stop the advance.
11. Now write the name of your favourite player in the circle as shown. Then
write five words related to that person
Now, write about your favorite player. For example:
- My favorite player is Virat Kohli.
- He is a cricketer.
- He played for the Indian cricket team.
- He is one of the best batsmen in the world.
- He won the ICC Player of the Decade award.
12. Quiz Time
(i) When and where was Dhyan Chand born?
- He was born on 29th August 1905 in Allahabad.
(ii) When did the turning point of his life come?
- The turning point came when he joined the British Indian Army at the age of 16.
(iii) At what time of the day did he prefer to do his practice sessions?
- He preferred to practice at night after his duty hours.
(iv) What was his name before he was called Dhyan Chand?
- His name was Dhyan Singh.
(v) Where did the Indian Hockey team win the first gold medal for India?
- In Amsterdam, Netherlands (1928 Olympics).
(vi) Where were the 1932 Olympics held?
- In Los Angeles, USA.
(vii) Who led the Indian team to win the third gold medal in Berlin?
- Dhyan Chand led the team.
(viii) What are the nicknames given to Dhyan Chand?
- “The Wizard” and “The Magician of Hockey”.
(ix) How many goals did he score during his sporting career?
- He scored 570 goals in 185 matches.
(x) What is the name of Dhyan Chand’s autobiography?
- “Goal”.
(xi) When was he honored with the Padma Bhushan?
- In 1956.
(xii) Whose birthday is celebrated as National Sports Day?
- Dhyan Chand’s birthday (29th August).
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