Ncert Solutions for Class 10 English Chapter 10 – The Book That Saved the Earth
Page No 63:
Question 1:
Why was the twentieth century called the ‘Era of the Book’?
Answer:
The twentieth century was called the ‘Era of the Book’ because in those days there were books about everything, from anteaters to Zulus. Books taught people ‘how to’, ‘when to’, ‘where to’ and ‘why to’. They illustrated, educated, punctuated and even decorated.
Question 2:
Who tried to invade the earth in the twenty-first century?
Answer:
The Martians tried to invade the earth in the twenty-first century.
Page No 65:
Question 1:
What guesses are made by Think-Tank about the books found on earth?
Answer:
The first guess that Think-Tank made about the books found on earth was that they were sandwiches. He told Captain Omega that they were standing in a refreshment stand. He also said that sandwiches were the main staple of Earth diet. He then ordered them to eat one of the books. When Sergeant Oop ate it, he told them that it was not delicious, and that it was as dry as Martian dust. Then, Think-Tank suggested that the books were in fact communication sandwiches, and ordered them to listen to them. When they could not hear anything, he suggested that the books were not meant for ear communication, but for eye communication.
Page No 74:
Question 1:
Noodle avoids offending Think − Tank but at the same time he corrects his mistakes. How does he mange to do that?
Answer:
Noodle avoided offending Think-Tank, but at the same time he corrected his mistakes. Whenever he had to say something contrary to what Think-Tank said, he would present his thoughts by referring to them as being of no particular importance. In this way he would correct Think-Tank’s errors without making him feel that he was being corrected.
Question 2:
If you were in Noodle’s place, how would you handle Think −Tank’s mistakes?
Answer:
This question requires you to use your own perspective as well as your analytical skills. The answer to the question would vary from one person to another. It is suggested that you read the text carefully and try attempting it on your own.
Question 3:
Do you think books are being replaced by the electronic media? Can we do away with books altogether?
Answer:
This question requires you to use your own perspective as well as your analytical skills. The answer to the question would vary from one person to another. It is suggested that you read the text carefully and try attempting it on your own.
Question 4:
Why are books referred to as a man’s best companion? Which is your favourite book and why? Write a paragraph about that book.
Answer:
This question requires you to use your own perspective as well as your analytical skills. The answer to the question would vary from one person to another. It is suggested that you read the text carefully and try attempting it on your own.
