NCERT Solutions Class 9 English - Moments Chapter 6 – Weathering the Storm in Ersama

Name: Weathering the Storm in Ersama – Class 9 English - Moments
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Description: During the 1999 super cyclone, nineteen-year-old Prashant courageously rescued his family and led his village through devastation. He organised food, care for orphans, and helped widows rebuild their lives, showing compassion and leadership amidst disaster.

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Chapter Introduction

During the 1999 super cyclone, nineteen-year-old Prashant courageously rescued his family and led his village through devastation. He organised food, care for orphans, and helped widows rebuild their lives, showing compassion and leadership amidst disaster.

हिंदी में (Hindi)

1999 के सुपर साइकलोन में, उन्नीस वर्षीय प्रशांत ने साहसपूर्वक अपने परिवार को बचाया और अपने गाँव को तबाही से बाहर निकाला। उन्होंने अनाथ बच्चों और विधवाओं की देखभाल और भोजन की व्यवस्था करके गाँव में नेतृत्व और करुणा दिखाई।

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Q1. What was the speed of the winds during the cyclone in Orissa?

Q2. How long did the cyclone last?

Q3. Where was Prashant when the cyclone hit?

Q4. What did Prashant use to find his way back to his village?

Q5. What did Prashant find when he reached his village?

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Tough Words (Glossary)

Devastation

Meaning: Great destruction or damage

अर्थ: विनाश

"The cyclone caused massive devastation."

Incessant

Meaning: Never stopping, continuous

अर्थ: लगातार

"The rain was incessant all night."

Uprooted

Meaning: Pulled out from the ground

अर्थ: जड़ से उखड़ा हुआ

"The tree was uprooted by the storm."

Carcasses

Meaning: Dead bodies of animals

अर्थ: जानवरों के शव

"Dead carcasses lay on the road."

Corpse

Meaning: Dead body of a human

अर्थ: मानव शव

"The police found a corpse in the river."

Velocity

Meaning: Speed of something in a given direction

अर्थ: वेग

"The car was moving at a velocity of 100 km/h."

Destruction

Meaning: Damage beyond repair

अर्थ: विनाश

"The earthquake left complete destruction."

Cyclone

Meaning: A violent storm with strong winds

अर्थ: चक्रवात

"A cyclone hit the coastal area."

Refuge

Meaning: Safe place or shelter

अर्थ: शरण

"The villagers found refuge in a shelter."

Bereaved

Meaning: Left alone due to death of loved one

अर्थ: शोकाकुल

"She was bereaved after losing her father."

Recede

Meaning: To move back or withdraw

अर्थ: पीछे हटना

"The flood waters began to recede."

Expedition

Meaning: A journey with a purpose

अर्थ: यात्रा

"He went on an expedition to the mountains."

Macabre

Meaning: Disturbing and horrifying

अर्थ: भयावह

"The scene was macabre after the accident."

Catastrophe

Meaning: A great disaster

अर्थ: आपदा

"The war was a huge catastrophe."

Remnants

Meaning: Remaining parts

अर्थ: अवशेष

"Only remnants of the house remained."

Mangled

Meaning: Twisted and damaged badly

अर्थ: मरोड़ा हुआ

"The wires were mangled in the machine."

Miracle

Meaning: An amazing and unexpected event

अर्थ: चमत्कार

"It was a miracle to find him alive."

Motley

Meaning: A mixed group of people or things

अर्थ: विविध समूह

"A motley group of villagers gathered."

Tumult

Meaning: A loud and noisy crowd

अर्थ: कोलाहल

"The tumult outside scared the children."

Triumphantly

Meaning: In a victorious manner

अर्थ: विजयी रूप से

"The team returned triumphantly."

Filth

Meaning: Dirty and disgusting matter

अर्थ: गंदगी

"The streets were full of filth."

Fractures

Meaning: Broken bones

अर्थ: हड्डी टूटना

"He suffered multiple fractures."

Helicopter

Meaning: Flying machine with rotating blades

अर्थ: हेलीकॉप्टर

"A helicopter flew over the city."

Utensils

Meaning: Objects used for cooking or eating

अर्थ: बर्तन

"She bought new utensils for the kitchen."

Mobilised

Meaning: Organised and put into action

अर्थ: संगठित किया हुआ

"The volunteers mobilised quickly."

Persuaded

Meaning: Convinced by reasoning

अर्थ: मनाया हुआ

"He persuaded his friend to join."

Stigma

Meaning: A mark of disgrace or shame

अर्थ: कलंक

"Widows often suffer from social stigma."

Resettled

Meaning: Given a new place to live

अर्थ: पुनः बसाया गया

"The refugees were resettled in camps."

Foster

Meaning: To take care of another’s child

अर्थ: पालन करना

"They decided to foster the orphan."

Wounded

Meaning: Injured or hurt

अर्थ: घायल

"He had a wounded arm."

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NCERT Solutions Class 9 English - Moments Chapter 6 – Weathering the Storm in Ersama

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Important Points

Practice MCQ Questions (29 questions)

Q1. What was the speed of the winds during the cyclone in Orissa?

Q2. How long did the cyclone last?

Q3. Where was Prashant when the cyclone hit?

Q4. What did Prashant use to find his way back to his village?

Q5. What did Prashant find when he reached his village?

Q6. How did Prashant and his friend’s family survive on the roof?

Q7. Who did Prashant meet first at the Red Cross shelter?

Q8. What did Prashant do after realizing the desperate situation in the shelter?

Q9. What did the survivors at the shelter eat after the rice was cooked?

Q10. How did Prashant communicate with the military helicopter?

Q11. What role did Prashant take on in the village after the cyclone?

Q12. What was the state of the village when Prashant arrived?

Q13. What did Prashant organize for the children in the shelter?

Q14. How did Prashant help the widows and children after the cyclone?

Q15. What was the initial government plan for orphans and widows?

Q16. Why did Prashant and his group resist the government’s plan?

Q17. How long after the cyclone does the story conclude?

Q18. What was Prashant's primary concern after the cyclone hit?

Q19. What was the condition of the shelter by the fourth day?

Q20. What did Prashant use to light the fire to cook rice?

Q21. What did Prashant and the youth task force gather from the shelter?

Q22. What food did the survivors initially survive on at the shelter?

Q23. What did Prashant do for the orphaned children?

Q24. What sport did Prashant organize for the children?

Q25. What did Prashant persuade the women to do?

Q26. What was the outcome of Prashant’s leadership?

Q27. What was Prashant’s mental state six months after the cyclone?

Q28. What did Prashant provide to the widows and children?

Q29. What does the story highlight about Prashant's character?