NCERT Solutions for Class 5 English Chapter 1 - Around The World

Question 1:

The first time the train stopped because—

  1. some robbers stopped the train.
  2. a herd of buffaloes was passing.
  3. the tracks were broken.
Answer:

(b) herd of buffaloes was passing.

Question 2:

The bridge fell with a crash into the river—

  1. after the train had passed through.
  2. while the train was still on the bridge.
  3. before the train passed over the bridge.
Answer:

(a) after the train had passed through.

Question 3:

Which tribe of Red Indians attacked the travellers ?

Answer:

It was Sioux Indians.

Question 4:

Which was the highest point of their journey ?

Answer:

The highest point of the journey was the Rocky Mountain, 7524 feet above sea level.

Question 5:

Why did the train stop the first time ?

Answer:

It stopped because a herd of buffaloes was going across the track.

Question 6:

How many days would it take for the train to reach New York ?

Answer:

It would take seven days.