extra questions and answers for weathering the storm in ersama class 9
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1. Where had Prashant gone on 27th October 1999? Why?
Answer: Ersama is a small town in coastal Odisha. Prashant had gone to block headquarters of Ersama on 27th October 1999. He went there to spend the day with a friend, seven years after his mother’s death.
2. Why was falling of two coconut trees on the roof of Prashant’s friend’s house a blessing in disguise?
Answer: The falling of two coconut trees on the roof was a blessing in disguise because the tender coconuts from the trees kept the trapped family from starving during the fateful days that followed.
3. What was the effect of cyclone on Prashant’s village?
Answer: Prashant was shocked after he reached his village. Where their house once stood, there were only . remnants. All the ninety-six houses in his village were washed away, Children were left orphaned. There was devastation all around. Eighty-six lives were lost in his village.
4. What did Prashant do for the orphans?
Answer: Prashant decided to help the orphans. He brought them together and put up a polythene sheet shelter for them. Women were requested to look after them properly. He also arranged food for them.
5. What did Prashant do to divert the attention of the women?
Answer: Prashant wanted to divert the attention of the women who had lost their family members. He persuaded them to start working in the food-for-work programme started by an NGO. He organized sports activities for children.
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