Question

8. Read the story and answer the questions given below.
Sonal's mother and father worked every day to ensure that she and her two younger
brothers had enough food to eat. On some days, Sonal would not take lunch because
there wasn't enough food for everyone. Her classmates did not share food with her
because she belonged to a lower caste. One day the school announced that they were
going to provide lunch to all students as part of a government scheme. This changed
things for Sonal. She started eating lunch every day and all the students started sitting
together to eat their meals.
a) What government scheme is mentioned in the above story?
(1 mark)
b) Which was the first state to introduce this scheme in India?
(1 mark)
c) Do you think Sonal's dignity was violated when her classmates did not share food
with her? Support your answer with evidence.

d) Why do you think the government introduced this scheme in all government schools?

Answer 1

Explanation:

a) midday meal

b)tamil nadu

c)Yes , sonal's dignity was violated .

d)there are a lot of poor children who can't afford food , for the welfare of such people government should introduce this scheme in all government schools.

Answer 2

Explanation:

a) midday meal

b) tamilnadu

c) yes, sonal dignity was violated.

d) there are a lot of poor childrens who can't afford food, for the welfare of such people government should introduce this scheme in ale government schools.