The Rebel :ncert solution class 7

Working with the poem.

1.Answer the following questions.

(i) If someone doesn’t wear a uniform to school, what do you think the teacher will say?

Ans:-If someone doesn't wear a uniform to school, I think the teacher will ask the reason of not wearing uniform to school. If someone is found not wearing uniform to school willingly the teacher will make him understand that it is violation of school's rules and regulations.

(ii) When everyone wants a clear sky, what does the rebel wants the most?

Ans:- When everyone wants a clear sky, the rebel wants rain the most.

(iii) If the rebel has a dog for a pet, what is everyone else likely to have?

Ans:- If the rebel has a dog for a pet, everyone else is likely to have cats.

(iv) Why is it good to have rebels?

Ans:- It is good to have rebels because they help us decide what is right thing to be done or what will be the consequences of a work to be done.

(v) Why is it not good to be a rebel oneself?

Ans:- It is not good to be a rebel oneself because people generally don't appreciate or respect such a person.

(vi) Would you like to be a rebel? If yes, Why? If not, why not?

Ans:- I would like to be a rebel to understand something or someone's nature and character very well. But I don't at all like to be a rebel forever to be dishonored or humiliated in any way.

2. Find in the poem an antonym (a word opposite in meaning) for each of the following words.

(i) long              short

(ii) grow            cut

(iii) quietness    disturbance

(iv) sober          fantastic

(v) lost              found

3. Find in the poem lines that match the following. Read both one after the other.

(i)The rebel refuses to cut his hair.

Ans:-The rebel lets his hair grow long.

(ii)He says cats are better.

Ans:-The rebel expresses a preference for cats.

(iii) He recommends dogs.

Ans:-The rebel puts in a good word for dogs.

(iv) He is unhappy because there is no sun.

Ans:- The rebel regrets the absence of sun.

(v) He is noisy on purpose.

Ans:- The rebel creates a disturbance.

4. What do you mean by ‘rebel’?

Ans:-A rebel behaves differently from the other people.

A rebel rejects the values of society.

A rebel rejects the values of his parents.

A rebel rejects the values of his own party.

A rebel rejects the values of his own school.