class 9 moments chapter 6 question answer , NCERT Class 9 English book moments all chapter question and answer pdf

 

In Chapter 6 of Class 9 Moments, students are taken on a poignant journey through Harsh Mander's narrative, "Weathering the Storm in Ersama." This chapter delves into the profound themes of resilience, community, and the unwavering human spirit in the face of adversity. Through a series of engaging questions and answers, students are encouraged to reflect on the challenges endured by the people of Ersama during a devastating cyclone, their collective efforts to rebuild their lives, and the remarkable resilience that shines through amidst tragedy. These thought-provoking discussions not only deepen understanding but also nurture empathy and compassion for communities confronting natural disasters. Whether for exam preparation or classroom dialogue, the questions and answers offer a holistic comprehension of the story's themes and moral nuances, providing students with invaluable insights into the power of human perseverance and solidarity.

CLASS –IX ENGLISH  

NCERT SOLUTIONS-MOMENT  

Weathering the Storm in Ersama  

Answer  

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Answer1: The cyclone brought heavy rains and strong winds. As a result, majority of the houses had  blown away and only the strong cement houses were spared. Dirty water covered the land as far  as the eye could see. Many people lost their lives. There were floating human bodies and bloated  animal carcasses all around. Even the strongest of the trees had been uprooted. The scenes were  gruesome. Many people lost their relatives and many children had become orphans. There was  shortage of food. People were sad and helpless and a pall of gloom had descended on the people  all around.  

Answer2: Prashant helped the people of his village by first getting a grip over himself because he  was initially shocked on witnessing the after effects of the cyclone. He decided to step in as the  leader of his village. He organized a group of youths and elders to jointly pressurize the  merchant to given rice for the people living in the shelter. He was successful in this task. His next  task was to organize a team of youth volunteers to clean the shelter and to tend to the wounds of  the people who had been injured because of the cyclone.  

Prashant also brought a number of orphaned children together and constructed a polythene  shelter for them. While women were mobilized to look after them, the men secured food and  other essentials for the shelter. When he realised that the women were becoming too grief stricken, he persuaded them to start working in the food-for-work programme, which was  initiated by an NGO.

He also organized sports events for children.  

Answer3: The people of the community got together and began to help one another under the  leadership of young Prashant.Together they pressurised the merchant to part with his rice for  the people in the shelter. They gathered branches from fallen trees and lit a fire, on which they  cooked rice for all to eat.  

When the military helicopter dropped some food parcels but did not return, the youth task force  gathered empty utensils from the shelter and made the children lie in the sand with the utensils  on their stomachs to communicate to the passing helicopters that they were hungry. The  message went through and the helicopter made regular rounds of the shelter, airdropping food  and other basic needs.  

Women were mobilized to look after the orphans, while the men secured food and materials for  the shelter. Inspite of being grief sticken the women started working in the food-for-work  programme started by an NGO.  

Answer4: The plan to set up institutions for orphans and widows was resisted because it was  believed that in such institutions children will grow up without love and affection and widows  would suffer from stigma and loneliness. Instead, Prashant and his group suggested that the  children and widows should be resettled in their own community where they can get a homely  environment. They suggested setting up of foster families made up of childless widows and  children without adult care.  

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Answer5: Yes, Prashant is a very good leader. Though he himself was too grief-stricken, he got a  hold of himself and decided to step in as the leader of the village. He carried out his role  effectively and helped the people of his village in every possible manner.  

Yes. Young people can definitely get together to help people during natural calamities and  otherwise. They can use their strength and vigour to help people.