Memoirs Of A Chota Sahib Class 12 Question Answer (important) AHSEC/NCERT
Memoirs of a Chota Sahib Question Answer Class 12
In the captivating story "Memoirs of a Chota Sahib," the narrator, John Rowntree, takes us on a nostalgic journey along the banks of the Brahmaputra River in Assam. As the Chota Sahib, or young master, John Rowntree shares his vivid recollections of life and experiences in this picturesque region of India. From his role as the Senior Conservator of Forests to encounters with wildlife and the unique charm of the river banks, the author paints a vibrant picture of a bygone era.
Here I have given some extra questions and answers. I hope it helps.
Flamingo Chapter 9 : Memoirs of a Chota Sahib
For the students of class 12 NCERT, AHSEC, CBSE
Memoirs of a Chota Sahib very short question answer
1. Who is the Chota Sahib in the story "Memoirs of a Chota Sahib?"
Ans : The narrator John Rowntree is the Chota Sahib in the story "Memoirs of a Chota Sahib."
2. What position did John Rowntree held before leaving Shillong ?
Ans : John Rowntree was the Senior Conservator of forests of Assam before leaving Shillong.
3. Where did John Rowntree and his family get their first home in Assam ?
Ans : John Rowntree and family got their first home in Assam on the bank of Brahmaputra.
4. How was the weather when John Rowntree arrived at Guwahati ?
Ans : John Rowntree arrived at Guwahati at the beginning of the cold weather.
5. Who was in-charge of Rowntree's Bungalow ?
Ans : The public works department was in-charge of Rowntree's bungalow.
6. Where was the peacock island ?
Ans : The peacock island is in the foreground of the river Brahmaputra.
7. What shrine was there at the peacock island ?
Ans : A Hindu temple was there at the peacock island.
8. What animal did the narrator discover at the peacock island ?
Ans : The narrator discovered only monkey at the peacock island.
9. What was the belief regarding the dividing channel between the peacock island and the mainland of Guwahati ?
Ans : The belief regarding the dividing channel between the peacock island and the mainland of Guwahati was that whenever the channel would dry up completely, it would be the end of British Raj in India.
10. What was the status of Guwahati before independence ?
Ans : Guwahati was the port of entry into Assam before independence.
11. What unusual visitor did Rowntree have in his Bungalow one night ?
Ans : A tiger was the unusual visitor that visited the compound of Rowntree's Bungalow one night.
12. How did Rowntree come to know that a tiger had visited the compound of his Bungalow ?
How could the author identify it ?
Ans : The pugmarks of the tiger helped Rowntree to know that a tiger had visited his compound.
13. What was the headquarter of Kamrup district before independence ?
Ans : Guwahati was the headquarter of Kamrup district before independence.
14. Why according to the author the rivers of north bank were strange ?
Ans : According to the author the rivers of north bank are strange as the rivers were dried up or disappeared underground in the hot season.
15. Why does the author favour the river's bank of the north bank ?
Ans : The author favours the river's bank of the north bank because the river's bank were the favourite spot for Governor's Christmas camp.
16. What is the home of Assam Cheetal ?
Ans : The north bank is the home of Assam Cheetal.
17. In which season was the north bank delightful ?
Ans : The north bank was delightful in winter season.
18. What are the ghats ?
Ans : Ghats are the landing places of the river or the pond.
19. Which bank was more homely for the author ?
Ans : The south bank was more homely for the author.
20. Why did the European couple lease a piece of land from the forest department ?
Ans : The European couple leased a piece of land from the forest department to grow Simul tree.
21. In which season was the north bank delightful ?
Ans : The north bank was delightful in winter season.
22. What is 'Marboat' ?
Ans : Marboat is a type of ferry.
23. How is a marboat operated ?
Ans : A marboat is operated either by paddling or by a running cable.
24. With which bank did the narrator got a resemblance of his motherland ?
Ans : The author John Rowntree got a similarity of South Bank with his motherland.
25. Why did the author dislike the forest bungalow at Rajapara ?
Ans : The author disliked the forest bungalow at Rajapara for the bats that lived in its roof.
Memoirs of a Chota Sahib long question answer
1. Describe the author's bungalow on the bank of Brahmaputra ?
OR
How was the author's bungalow made ?
Ans : The author John Rowntree got his first home on the bank of Brahmaputra in Assam. The public works department was in charge of the bungalow. The walls of the bungalow were coated with lime and the wood works were painted with earth oil. The raised portico in front of the bungalow was used as a carport by the narrator. From the veranda of the top floor the author could enjoy the beauty of the river.
2. How did the author describe the peacock island ?
Give a brief description of peacock island
Ans : The peacock island was located in the foreground of the river Brahmaputra. There was a Hindu temple. They could only see the dome of the temple through the trees. The author never discovered a peacock at the peacock island but monkeys were available.
3. What was the belief about the dividing channel between peacock island and the mainland of Guwahati ?
Ans : The river Brahmaputra shrank with the advancement of cold weather. The river between the mainland of Guwahati and the peacock island reduced to a channel. The belief regarding this channel was that whenever the channel would dry up completely, it would be the end of British Raj in India. But the author didn't know whether the river dried up or not in 1947, the independence year.
4. What does the author say about the importance of Guwahati ? Is the statement true in our time today also ?
Ans ; Guwahati was the port of entry into Assam before independence. A traveller between calcutta and Shillong must go through Guwahati.
At present Guwahati has become the gateway to the north east.
5. What was the delightful sight that the author once witnessed on the north bank ?
Ans : The author John Rowntree once witnessed a delightful sight of a Sloth bear on the north bank. The bear had carried her cuddle some cub on her back that amused the narrator.
6. Why does the author state that the rivers of the north bank are strange ?
OR
What was the strange thing about the rivers of the north bank ?
Ans : According to the author the rivers of the north bank are strange. The rivers dried up or disappeared underground even in the hot weather. The author had the experience of digging for water at the camp.
7. How does the author clean the water for camp use ?
Ans : The author collected water for camp use by digging. They used to clean the bucket of water by dropping Aluminium stick into it and precipitaed the mud.
8. What does the author state about the river bank of the north bank ?
OR
Why does the author favour the river banks of the north bank ?
Ans : The river banks of the north bank were the favourite site of the Governor's Christmas camp. The author John Rowntree in many occasions was in charge of the camp. He even received the letter of thanks from the great man.
9. what does Rowntree say about the river banks in the Manas sanctuary ?
Ans : The Manas wild life sanctuary was spreading to the Himalayan state Bhutan. Before independence there were a few rhino at the Manas wild life sanctuary. At present it is a famous tiger project.
10. Describe Rowntree's experience of crossing a flooded river on horseback?
OR
Relate Rowntree experience of flood in Assam.
Ans : The rivers of the north bank were flooded during the summer. The bamboo bridges on the rivers were washed away and crossing was difficult. Once the author approached such a flooded river on horse back and persuaded the mount to plunge into the water. Unfortunately he slipped from the croup of the horse and hung to his tail. He landed safely on the other bank by using the tail as rudder.
11. How did the author experience a road accident during monsoon on the north bank ?
Ans : The roads of the north bank were build on the top of embankment to avoid the flood water. The roads were narrow and became too skiddy during the monsoon. Once the author while travelling on such a road with his family in a car rolled down below six feet for skid. But he could return to the road without any harm.
12. Why was the south bank more homely for the author ?
Ans : The author John Rowntree had a special attraction for the south bank and remarked it as more homely. Its forests were interspersed. Forests which were mainly of Sal were in one block and had its resemblance with the woodland of his motherland, England.
13. Why did the author regard the south bank most ?
Ans ; The author John Rowntree had a keen interest for the south bank. It was smaller and comfortable for him to serve. The two forest bungalow made his task more easier to perform. Moreover the forests of the south bank had its similarity with the woodland of his motherland.
14. What does Rowntree state about the large bheel close to the bungalow at Rajapara ?
Ans : The bheel close to the bungalow at Rajapara was the result of an earthquake. Once an earthquake lowered the surface and the land inundated with water. The tree skeletons that are still rising above the water indicate that the land was once a dry land.
What was the description of the forest bungalow at Kulsi?
15. What does the author describe the forest bungalow at Kulsi ?
Ans : The forest bungalow at Kulsi was naturally rich. It is situated on a wooded spur above the river. There was teak and rubber plantation around the bungalow that made it charming for visitors.
"Memoirs of a Chota Sahib" provides readers with an intimate glimpse into the life and experiences of John Rowntree as he traverses the picturesque landscapes and encounters the unique wonders of Assam's Brahmaputra River. Through his vivid storytelling, readers are transported to a bygone era filled with adventure, natural beauty, and a touch of colonial charm.
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