Dangers Faced by Wild Animals in Forests

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What was the reason the cow elephant was blocking the road according to the text?

She was agitated due to the sound of the tractor.

She was hungry and looking for food.

She was lost and confused in the moonlight.

She was trying to protect her calf stuck in a hole. (correct)

Why did the farmer decide to alert the forest department about the elephant on the road?

He thought the elephants might damage the road.

He needed assistance in crossing the elephants safely.

He was worried about the safety of the elephants. (correct)

He wanted to avoid any harm to his tractor.

What made the forest guard and others realize that there might be a baby elephant in distress?

The cow elephant pointed towards a direction in the forest.

They saw footprints of a baby elephant near the road.

A forest official noticed a baby elephant's footprint.

They heard the cry of a baby elephant. (correct)

What did the rescuers use to feed the ten-day-old baby elephant?

Glucose and coconut water Signup and view all the answers

Why did the rescuers spend three hours trying to send the cow elephant and her calf back into the forest?

The elephants kept returning to the same spot on the road. Signup and view all the answers

What did the forest guard Sarathkumar do when he found the baby elephant weak and tired from hunger?

He immediately arranged for food and hydration for the calf. Signup and view all the answers

What was unique about the appearance of the ten-day-old baby elephant according to the text?

It had a pink-tipped trunk and fine soft hair on its head and back. Signup and view all the answers

Why did Sarathkumar and others feel sorry for the baby elephant they found stuck in a sandy hole?

'They saw how weak and helpless it looked.' Signup and view all the answers

'But where was it?' refers to which animal according to the text?

'The ten-day-old baby elephant crying.' Signup and view all the answers

What did Sarathkumar do to help the baby elephant in the story?

He picked up the calf, carried it on his shoulders, and walked towards the forest. Signup and view all the answers

How did Sarathkumar hope to reunite the baby elephant with its mother?

By leaving the calf by a waterhole. Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of Sarathkumar hearing an elephant trumpet in the story?

It indicated that the mother elephant was nearby. Signup and view all the answers

Why did Sarathkumar choose to carry the baby elephant rather than letting it walk by itself?

To protect it from potential attacks by other animals. Signup and view all the answers

What can be inferred about Sarathkumar's feelings towards the baby elephant he rescued?

He felt empathy and compassion towards it. Signup and view all the answers

Why was it important for Sarathkumar to act fast when he found the baby elephant?

To prevent other animals from attacking him. Signup and view all the answers

What was Sarathkumar's motivation for helping the baby elephant in the story?

To show kindness and compassion towards wildlife. Signup and view all the answers

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