English Question Answers Chapter 4.1 – The Vet Class 8 Maharashtra Board

1. Write down the Rhyme scheme of stanzas 1 to 3 and the last two stanzas?
How does it differ in the remaining stanzas 4 to 7?

Answer: 

• Stanzas 1 to 3 and the last two stanzas: The rhyme scheme follows ABAB.
• Stanzas 4 to 7: The rhyme scheme changes to AABCCB, making these stanzas different from the others.

2. Write any five illnesses of the animals in the poem, that you find most
amusing / laughable.

Answer: 

1. The centipede having trouble with his feet.
2. The bear being too full of buns.
3. The cobra eating her sons.
4. The giraffes having stiff necks after a tiff.
5. The elephant eating paper bags and choking.

3.(A) Out of all names of birds and animals given in the poem, pick out 4
names that are similar in English as well as in Hindi / Marathi or your
mother tongue.

Answer: 

1. Lion – सिंह (Sinh)
2. Elephant – हत्ती (Hatti)
3. Zebra – झेब्रा (Zebra)
4. Kangaroo – कांगारू (Kangaroo)

(B) Translate the names of zoo animals given in the poem, into your
mother tongue.

Answer: 

1. Lion – सिंह (Sinh)
2. Zebra – झेब्रा (Zebra)
3. Centipede – शतपदी (Shatpadi)
4. Hippo – दर्याई घोडा (Daryai Ghoda)
5. Bison – जंगली म्हैस (Jangli Mhais)
6. Arctic Fox – आर्क्टिक कोल्हा (Arctic Kolha)
7. Panther – चित्ता (Chitta)
8. Cobra – नाग (Naag)

4. Think deeply and write. Is the poet really discouraging the youth from becoming
vets ? Explain your response.

Answer: The poet humorously exaggerates the difficulties of being a vet. He describes how a vet must treat all kinds of animals with strange and challenging problems. However, the poet does not truly discourage youth from becoming vets; rather, he highlights the vast knowledge and responsibility required for the job in a humorous way.

5. Find out from a vet or from a website, what precautions does a vet have to
take when he / she is called to treat wild, dangerous animals?
Make point-wise notes of the same.

Answer: 

1. Use protective gear – Gloves, face shields, and protective clothing to avoid bites and infections.
2. Sedation or restraints – Some wild animals must be sedated before treatment.
3. Keep a safe distance – Avoid sudden movements that could provoke the animal.
4. Have emergency backup – A team should be present in case the animal reacts aggressively.
5. Understand animal behavior – Recognizing warning signs helps prevent attacks.
6. Sanitize equipment – To prevent infections spreading between animals.
7. Follow legal and ethical guidelines – Ensure treatment follows wildlife protection laws.