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NCERT Solutions Class 6 English Chapter 2.0 – The Unlikely Best Friends

Name: The Unlikely Best Friends – Class 6 English
Uploaded: 2026-05-31
Description: Gajaraj, a lonely elephant, finds an unexpected friend in a stray dog. When they are separated, both stop eating out of sadness, but reunite joyfully when the farmer lets the dog return. Their friendship brings joy to everyone around them.

Class 6 English

Last Updated: 31 May 2026

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Chapter Introduction

Gajaraj, a lonely elephant, finds an unexpected friend in a stray dog. When they are separated, both stop eating out of sadness, but reunite joyfully when the farmer lets the dog return. Their friendship brings joy to everyone around them.

हिंदी में (Hindi)

गजराज, एक अकेला हाथी, एक आवारा कुत्ते में अनपेक्षित दोस्त पाता है। जब वे अलग हो जाते हैं, तो दोनों उदासी में खाना छोड़ देते हैं, लेकिन जब किसान कुत्ते को वापस आने देता है, तो वे खुशी-खुशी फिर से मिल जाते हैं। उनकी दोस्ती सभी के लिए खुशी लेकर आती है।

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Q1. Who was Gajaraj?

Q2. Where did Gajaraj live?

Q3. Who was fond of Gajaraj?

Q4. Why was Gajaraj sad?

Q5. Who took care of Gajaraj?

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Tough Words (Glossary)

Stable

Meaning: Building for housing animals

अर्थ: अस्तबल / तबेला

"The horses are kept in the stable."

Fond

Meaning: Having affection for

अर्थ: प्यार करने वाला

"She is fond of music."

Comforts

Meaning: Things that provide ease and luxury

अर्थ: सुविधाएँ / आराम

"He enjoys all the comforts of life."

In spite of

Meaning: Despite

अर्थ: इसके बावजूद

"In spite of the rain, we went out."

Mahout

Meaning: Elephant trainer

अर्थ: हाथी का रखवाला

"The mahout guided the elephant."

Caretaker

Meaning: One who looks after something

अर्थ: देखभाल करने वाला

"The caretaker locked the building at night."

Strayed

Meaning: Lost / Went the wrong way

अर्थ: भटक जाना

"The puppy strayed from its home."

Munching

Meaning: Chewing food

अर्थ: चबाना

"He was munching chips."

Visitor

Meaning: Guest / One who comes to visit

अर्थ: मेहमान / आगंतुक

"The visitor waited in the hall."

Convey

Meaning: To communicate or express

अर्थ: बताना / व्यक्त करना

"He conveyed his thanks politely."

Crumbs

Meaning: Small pieces of bread or food

अर्थ: टुकड़े / कण

"The birds ate bread crumbs."

Plunging

Meaning: Jumping or diving into water

अर्थ: गोता लगाना

"The boy was plunging into the pool."

Splashed

Meaning: Scattered liquid in drops

अर्थ: छप-छप करना

"She splashed water on her face."

Yelped

Meaning: Cried out in pain

अर्थ: चीखना / कराहना

"The dog yelped when hurt."

Delighted

Meaning: Very happy

अर्थ: आनंदित / प्रसन्न

"The children were delighted to see gifts."

Objection

Meaning: Disagreement / Protest

अर्थ: आपत्ति

"He raised an objection to the plan."

Winced

Meaning: Flinched from pain or fear

अर्थ: सिकुड़ना / दर्द से कराहना

"He winced at the loud noise."

Indigestion

Meaning: Difficulty in digesting food

अर्थ: अपच

"He had stomach pain due to indigestion."

Relieved

Meaning: Free from worry

अर्थ: राहत महसूस करना

"She felt relieved after the exam."

Satisfaction

Meaning: Feeling of contentment

अर्थ: संतोष

"He smiled with satisfaction."

NCERT Solutions Class 6 English Chapter 2.0 – The Unlikely Best Friends

Chapter Introduction

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Important Points

Practice MCQ Questions (32 questions)

Q1. Who was Gajaraj?

Q2. Where did Gajaraj live?

Q3. Who was fond of Gajaraj?

Q4. Why was Gajaraj sad?

Q5. Who took care of Gajaraj?

Q6. What did the dog do when Gajaraj gave him food?

Q7. How did the mahout feel about the dog?

Q8. What did the dog do while the elephant was bathing?

Q9. How did the elephant play with the dog?

Q10. What did the farmer call the dog?

Q11. How did the farmer react when he saw the dog?

Q12. What did the farmer do with the dog?

Q13. How did the elephant react when the dog was taken away?

Q14. Why did the elephant stop eating?

Q15. How did the mahout feel when Gajaraj didn’t eat?

Q16. Why did the dog stop eating?

Q17. What did the farmer decide when the dog stopped eating?

Q18. What happened when the dog returned to the stable?

Q19. How did the elephant greet the dog when he returned?

Q20. What did the mahout do after the dog returned?

Q21. How did the farmer and mahout feel after the dog and elephant were reunited?

Q22. What was the dog’s name?

Q23. How did the elephant and dog become friends?

Q24. What did the farmer say when the dog missed his friend?

Q25. Who did the dog lick before running back to the stable?

Q26. How did the elephant carry the dog on their way home?

Q27. What did the elephant use to give himself a shower?

Q28. Who noticed that Gajaraj liked the dog’s company?

Q29. What was the elephant's reaction to the dog’s departure?

Q30. How did the mahout realize Gajaraj missed the dog?

Q31. What did the mahout and farmer do at the end of the story?

Q32. How did the dog show gratitude to the farmer before leaving?