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Chapter 6: Mijbil the Otter
📖 Prose
Class 10
✍️ Gavin Maxwell
NCERT First Flight
📖 Chapter Summary
This is a story about the author Gavin Maxwell and his pet otter Mijbil. He got the otter from Iraq and brought it to England. The story describes Mijbil's playful nature, his adjustment to a new home, and his habits like playing with marbles and water. Sadly, Mijbil died a few months later. The story celebrates the loving bond between a human and an animal.
📖 NCERT Chapter — First Flight
✅ NCERT Exercise Solutions
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Oral Comprehension Check
4 Q
Q1.
Why did Maxwell decide to get an otter?
Ans: Because his dog Jonnie had died and he wanted another trainable pet.
Q2.
How did Mijbil behave on the plane?
Ans: He opened the box, made a mess with water, and slid up and down the aisle.
Q3.
What activities did Mijbil enjoy?
Ans: Playing with marbles, water, and rolling things around.
Q4.
How did Mijbil show affection?
Ans: He would follow the author around and show excitement at his presence.
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Thinking about the Text
2 Q
Q1.
How does the author describe Mijbil's personality?
Ans: Playful, intelligent, curious, and full of energy.
Q2.
What is the theme of the story?
Ans: The loving bond between humans and animals.
❓ Important Questions
Q1. Why was Mijbil called 'the otter'?
Because he was an otter (a river animal) and the author gave him the name Mijbil.
Q2. What difficulties did the author face in taking Mijbil to England?
He had to get special permission, keep him in a box on the plane, and manage his playful nature.
📄 Previous Year Questions (PYQ)
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Q1. How did Mijbil show affection for the author?
He would play with the author and follow him around.
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Q2. What was Mijbil's favourite game?
Playing with marbles and splashing in water.
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Q3. Describe Mijbil as a pet.
Playful, intelligent, curious, and loved water.
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The author Gavin Maxwell got an otter named Mijbil.
लेखक गैविन मैक्सवेल ने मिजबिल नाम का ऊदबिलाव लिया।
Mijbil was very playful and loved water.
मिजबिल बहुत शरारती था और पानी से प्यार करता था।
He adjusted to life in England.
वह इंग्लैंड के जीवन में ढल गया।
The author took great care of Mijbil.
लेखक ने मिजबिल की बहुत देखभाल की।
Sadly, Mijbil died a few months later.
दुख की बात है कि कुछ महीनों बाद मिजबिल की मृत्यु हो गई।
The story celebrates the bond between humans and animals.
कहानी मानव और जानवरों के बंधन का जश्न मनाती है।