What happened to the old stag after the grass grew back?

He slowly recovered from his illness

What is the moral lesson of the story as stated in the chapter?

Nature has enough for everybody but we need to use its resources wisely

What quality of the old stag is highlighted at the beginning of the story?

Kindness — he warmly greeted all animals and birds daily

Why did the stag need tender grass specifically to recover?

Fresh healthy food and proper rest were what the stag needed to get well soon

The stag was bored of other food

What does the phrase 'word soon spread about the tender green grass' tell us about animal behaviour in the story?

Animals share information fairly

News of something desirable spreads quickly and can lead to overconsumption even unintentionally

How did the animals feel when they realised the impact of their actions on the stag?

They felt ashamed and decided to stop eating the grass on the hillock

What does the stag's act of daily greeting his friends despite his illness show?

That he was pretending to be ill

That he was a kind and social animal who valued community even when unwell

How does nature take care of the stag's problem in the story?

By sending other animals to help

Good rainfall helps the grass grow back giving the stag enough food to recover

The stag finds another food source

The forest animals plant new grass

What is the connection between the stag's kindness and the animals' behaviour towards him?

The stag was kind so the animals were always kind to him

Although the stag was kind the animals' greed overcame their goodwill — but his kindness was what initially drew them to him and later made them feel ashamed

Kindness is always rewarded immediately

The stag's kindness had no impact

What does the story suggest about the danger of greed even when people or animals don't intend to harm?

Even unintentional greed (like animals eating the grass while visiting a friend) can cause serious harm — the animals weren't malicious but their desire for the tender grass made them forget their friend's need

Why is the moral 'Nature has enough for everybody but we need to use its resources wisely' particularly relevant today?

It is an old saying with no relevance

This moral applies directly to modern environmental issues — natural resources are sufficient for all if used responsibly but overuse and greed can deplete them harming those who depend on them

How does the behaviour of the animals in the story mirror real-world human behaviour with natural resources? Give the best explanation.

Animals and humans are completely different

Just as animals ate the stag's grass out of desire without thinking of the consequences humans often overuse natural resources (water forests) driven by greed or convenience without considering the impact on others

Humans are always wiser than animals

The story only applies to grass

Compare the stag's role as a kind and social community member with the animals' initial greedy behaviour. What does this contrast reveal about community responsibility?

The contrast shows that even within communities selfishness can override goodwill causing harm — true community requires conscious responsibility for others not just goodwill

Kind animals are always treated well

The story is adapted from the Panchatantra. What makes animal fables like this effective for teaching moral lessons to children?

Animals are more interesting than humans

Using animal characters makes abstract moral lessons like wise resource use and the dangers of greed relatable vivid and emotionally engaging for children making the lesson memorable

Fables are only for entertainment

NCERT Solutions Class 4 English Chapter 5 – The Old Stag

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Chapter Introduction

A kind old stag fell sick and needed grass to heal. His friends ate the grass without thinking, leaving none for him. They learned to share and care, helping the stag get better.

हिंदी में (Hindi)

एक दयालु बूढ़ा हिरण बीमार हो गया और उसे ठीक होने के लिए घास की जरूरत थी। उसके दोस्त बिना सोचे-समझे घास खा गए, जिससे उसके लिए कुछ बचा नहीं। उन्होंने साझा करना और परवाह करना सीखा, जिससे हिरण ठीक हो गया।

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Q1. Where did the old stag prefer to stay?

Q2. Why did the animals come to visit the stag?

Q3. What happened to the grass on the hillock as animals kept visiting?

Q4. What did the animals realise after eating all the grass?

Q5. What did the animals decide to do after realising their mistake?

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NCERT Solutions Class 4 English Chapter 5 – The Old Stag

Chapter Introduction

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Important Points

Practice MCQ Questions (21 questions)

Q1. Where did the old stag prefer to stay?

Q2. Why did the animals come to visit the stag?

Q3. What happened to the grass on the hillock as animals kept visiting?

Q4. What did the animals realise after eating all the grass?

Q5. What did the animals decide to do after realising their mistake?

Q6. What helped the grass grow back on the hillock?

Q7. What happened to the old stag after the grass grew back?

Q8. Which book was this story adapted from?

Q9. What is the moral lesson of the story as stated in the chapter?

Q10. What quality of the old stag is highlighted at the beginning of the story?

Q11. Why did the stag need tender grass specifically to recover?

Q12. What does the phrase 'word soon spread about the tender green grass' tell us about animal behaviour in the story?

Q13. How did the animals feel when they realised the impact of their actions on the stag?

Q14. What does the stag's act of daily greeting his friends despite his illness show?

Q15. How does nature take care of the stag's problem in the story?

Q16. What is the connection between the stag's kindness and the animals' behaviour towards him?

Q17. What does the story suggest about the danger of greed even when people or animals don't intend to harm?

Q18. Why is the moral 'Nature has enough for everybody but we need to use its resources wisely' particularly relevant today?

Q19. How does the behaviour of the animals in the story mirror real-world human behaviour with natural resources? Give the best explanation.

Q20. Compare the stag's role as a kind and social community member with the animals' initial greedy behaviour. What does this contrast reveal about community responsibility?

Q21. The story is adapted from the Panchatantra. What makes animal fables like this effective for teaching moral lessons to children?

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