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NCERT Solutions for Class 9 English Beehive Chapter 9 The bond of love -Solutions

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NCERT Textbook Questions

Thinking about the Text

Question 1:
Given in the box are some headings. Find the relevant paragraphs in the text to match the headings.

Answer:
These headings can be matched with the corresponding paragraphs in the text as follows:

  1. An Orphaned Cub – Paragraph about how Bruno was found.
  2. Bruno’s Food-chart – Paragraph describing Bruno’s diet and food habits.
  3. An Accidental Case of Poisoning – Paragraph describing when Bruno ingested Barium Carbonate.
  4. Playful Baba – Paragraph describing Bruno’s playful nature and attachment.
  5. Pain of Separation – Paragraph discussing the emotional impact of Bruno’s separation from the family.
  6. Joy of Reunion – Paragraph describing the joy when Bruno is reunited with the family.
  7. A Request to the Zoo – Paragraph about the narrator’s decision to send Bruno to the zoo.
  8. An Island in the Courtyard – Paragraph describing Bruno’s space in the courtyard after he is brought back.

Answer the following questions.

Question 1:
“I got him for her by accident.”

Answer:

Question 2:
“He stood on his head in delight.”

Answer:

Question 3:
“We all missed him greatly: but in a sense we were relieved.”

Answer:

Answer the following questions in 30 to 40 words each.

Question 1:
On two occasions Bruno ate/drank something that should not be eaten/drunk. What happened to him on these occasions?

Answer:
Bruno ate Barium Carbonate, which was intended to kill rats, and this caused paralysis, making him unable to stand. Later, he drank a gallon of old engine oil, but surprisingly, it had no harmful effects on him.

Question 2:
Was Bruno a loving and playful pet? Why, then, did he have to be sent away?

Answer:
Yes, Bruno was a loving and playful pet. He became very attached to the family, including their dogs and the tenants’ children. However, as Bruno grew larger, he became difficult to manage at home, so the family decided to send him to the zoo.

Question 3:
How was the problem of what to do with Bruno finally solved?

Answer:
When Bruno was not happy at the zoo and became weak, the author’s wife visited him. After seeing his poor condition, she decided to bring him back home. Special arrangements were made for Bruno, and he was brought back to the family in a small cage.

Thinking about Language

Question 1:
Find these words in the lesson. They all have ‘ie’ or ‘ei’ in them.

Answer:

Question 2:
Now here are some more words. Complete them with ‘ei’ or ‘ie’. Consult a dictionary if necessary.

Answer:

The rule of “i before e except after c” applies only to words like believe, grief, and pierce. The rest follow the ‘ei’ pattern.

Question 3:
Here are some words with silent letters. Learn their spelling. Your teacher will dictate these words to you. Write them down and underline the silent letters.

Answer:

For self-attempt at class level.

How to Look at an Index

An index is a list of names or topics that are found in a book, arranged in alphabetical order. For example, in the following paragraph, the doctor is consulting an index of a medical book to find out which injection is appropriate for Bruno:

“Out came his medical books, and a feverish reference to the index began: What poison did you say, sir? ‘Barium carbonate.’ ‘Ah yes—B—Ba—Barium Salts—Ah! Barium carbonate! Symptoms—paralysis—treatment— injections of… Just a minute, sir. I’ll bring my syringe and the medicine.’”

Question 1:
You have read about the French Revolution and you want to know more about the Third Estate in the context of the French Revolution. You can refer to the index of the book Living World History by T. Walter Wallbank and Arnold Schrier.

Answer:
Information about the French Revolution can be found on pages 393, 404-405, 408, 427, and 489. Information about the Third Estate (France) is found on pages 404-405.

Question 2:
To know what ‘Food Security’ and ‘Minimum Support Price’ mean in the context of the economic growth of a country, you can refer to the index of Poverty and Famines: An Essay on Entitlement and Deprivation by Amartya Sen.

Answer:
You are likely to find these topics under the heading ‘Food availability decline (FAD thesis)’.

Question 3:
Given below is a portion of an Index page from the book French’s Index of Differential Diagnosis, edited by F. Dudley Hart M.D., F.R.C.P.

Study the entries and find out whether the following topics are discussed in the book.

Answer:

IV. The Narrative Present

Question 1:
Notice the incomplete sentences in the following paragraphs. The writer uses these to make the incident more dramatic or immediate. Can you rewrite the paragraph in complete sentences?

(i) Original:
A dash back to the car. Bruno still floundering about on his stumps, but clearly weakening rapidly, some vomiting, heavy breathing, with heaving flanks and gaping mouth.

Hold him, everybody! In goes the hypodermic—Bruno squeals—10 c.c. of the antidote enters his system without a drop being wasted. Ten minutes later: condition unchanged! Another 10 c.c. injected! Ten minutes later: breathing less stertorous—Bruno can move his arms and legs a little although he cannot stand yet. Thirty minutes later: Bruno gets up and has a great feed! He looks at us disdainfully, as much as to say, ‘What’s barium carbonate to a big black bear like me?’ Bruno is still eating.

Answer:
The vet and I made a dash back to the car. Bruno was still floundering about on his stumps. He was clearly weakening rapidly, vomiting, and breathing heavily, with heaving flanks and a gaping mouth. The vet shouted, “Hold him, everybody!” He injected 10 c.c. of the antidote into Bruno’s body, and Bruno squealed in response. The antidote entered his system without a drop being wasted. After ten minutes, there was no change in his condition. The vet injected another 10 c.c. of the antidote. Ten minutes later, Bruno’s breathing became less stertorous, and he was able to move his arms and legs a little, though he still couldn’t stand. After thirty minutes, Bruno stood up and had a hearty meal. He looked at us disdainfully, as if to say, “What’s Barium carbonate to a big black bear like me?” Bruno continued eating.

Question 2:
Adverbs

Find the adverbs in the passage below.

Answer:

Writing

Question 1:
Pets have unique care and handling requirements and should only be kept by those with the commitment to understand and meet their needs. Give your argument in support of or against this statement.

Answer (Supporting the Motion):
Pets play a significant role in the lives of their owners. They are often considered family members and provide love, companionship, and emotional support. However, keeping a pet requires commitment, responsibility, and knowledge of their specific needs. Proper care, including regular feeding, exercise, and medical attention, is essential for their well-being. Those who are not prepared to meet these requirements should not keep pets. It is crucial to understand the commitment involved, as pets depend on their owners for their survival and happiness.

This concludes the corrected and detailed version of the NCERT Solutions for Chapter 9, “The Bond of Love.” If you have any further queries, feel free to ask!

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