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Chapter 10: The Book That Saved the Earth
📖 Story
Class 10
✍️ Claire Boiko
NCERT First Flight
📖 Chapter Summary
This is a humorous science fiction play. It is set in the 25th century. Historians are discussing how the Earth was saved from a Martian invasion in the 20th century. The Martians had planned to invade Earth but decided not to after reading a book of Mother Goose nursery rhymes. They misunderstood the rhymes and thought the Earthlings were too powerful. The book saved the Earth!
📖 NCERT Chapter — First Flight
✅ NCERT Exercise Solutions
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Read and Find Out
4 Q
Q1.
When and where is the story set?
Ans: In the 25th century on Earth, with a Museum of Ancient History.
Q2.
Who was Think-Tank?
Ans: The leader of the Martians who wanted to invade Earth.
Q3.
What did the Martians find on Earth?
Ans: They found a book of Mother Goose nursery rhymes.
Q4.
Why did the Martians leave Earth?
Ans: They misunderstood the rhymes and thought the Earthlings were powerful and dangerous.
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Thinking about the Text
2 Q
Q1.
What is the humour in the play?
Ans: The Martians misinterpret the nursery rhymes — like 'Humpty Dumpty' — as messages about Earthling power.
Q2.
What is the message of the play?
Ans: Books have power. Misunderstanding can prevent wars.
❓ Important Questions
Q1. How did a book save the Earth?
The Martians misunderstood the Mother Goose rhymes and thought Earthlings were dangerous, so they cancelled their invasion.
Q2. What is the significance of the title?
The title shows that a simple book of rhymes saved the Earth from Martian invasion.
📄 Previous Year Questions (PYQ)
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Q1. How did the Martians react to the Mother Goose book?
They misinterpreted the rhymes and thought Earthlings were powerful.
2023
Q2. Who was Think-Tank?
The leader of the Martians who wanted to invade Earth.
2022
Q3. What is the theme of the play?
Books have power, and misunderstandings can prevent conflicts.
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The story is set in the 25th century.
कहानी 25वीं सदी में सेट है।
Historians discuss how Earth was saved from Martian invasion.
इतिहासकार चर्चा करते हैं कि पृथ्वी मंगल ग्रह के आक्रमण से कैसे बची।
The Martians read a book of Mother Goose rhymes.
मंगल ग्रहवासियों ने मदर गूज़ की कविताओं की किताब पढ़ी।
They misunderstood the rhymes.
उन्होंने कविताओं को गलत समझा।
They thought Earthlings were too powerful.
उन्हें लगा कि पृथ्वीवासी बहुत शक्तिशाली हैं।
The book saved the Earth.
उस किताब ने पृथ्वी को बचा लिया।