The Monkey and the Crocodile : ncert solution class 6

1. The monkey was happy living in the fruit tree, but his happiness was not complete. What did he miss?

Ans:- The monkey was happy living in the fruit tree, but his happiness was not complete because he had no companion to talk to and to share the fruits of the tree.

 2. What did the two friends generally talk about?

Ans:- The two friends generally talked about the birds and animals. Sometimes they talked about the problems of the farmers caused by the scarcity of rainfall.

3. Why was the crocodile's wife annoyed with her husband one day?

Ans:- Being a fast friend of monkey the crocodile outstayed one day. His wife was not actually able to carry off her young ones alone. So she was annoyed with her husband.

4. Why was the crocodile unwilling to invite his friend home?

Ans:- The proposal of crocodile’s wife was very dangerous. She wanted to eat the heart of monkey (his friend). The crocodile did not want his friend to be a meal. He wanted to save his friend. So he was unwilling to invite his friend home.

5. What did the crocodile tell the monkey midstream?

Ans:- The crocodile told the monkey that his wife wanted to eat his heart. Also, he told that he was not able to displease his wife, so he invited him his home.

6. How did the monkey save himself?

Ans:- The monkey saved his life by saying that he did not carry his heart with him. His heart was kept safe on the tree. The monkey said that he must return to the tree to carry the heart.

7. What does the last sentence of the story suggest? What would the crocodile tell his wife?

Ans:- The last sentence of the story suggests that fruit is good for mind and body. I think the crocodile would tell his about the benefits of eating fruits. He would say to his wife boldly that his friend is better than she in all respect.