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Where do the Santhals primarily reside in India?

In the forests of Madhya Pradesh
In the hills of Himachal Pradesh
On the banks of the Ganges River
On the bank of the river Kopai in Birbhum (correct)

What advice did the farmer give Hala about sitting on a mat?

Move the mat away before sitting down (correct)
Ask for permission before sitting
Always sit immediately on the mat
Only sit if the mat is clean

Why did Hala decide to take a bath in a specific part of the pond?

It was the only clean part of the pond
He felt it was the luckiest spot
He wanted to avoid using the crowded side (correct)
He followed a tradition from his ancestors

What motivated Hala to flee with the pot of gold coins?

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What characteristics define a good leader according to the content?

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Where do the Santhals live in India?

The Santhals are a tribal group in India who live near the Kopai River in Birbhum, located on the border of Bihar and West Bengal.

Why did Jalpa Murmu advise his son to get a couple of ideas?

Jalpa Murmu, the Santhal leader, told his son Hala to get ideas because Hala would soon inherit the leadership role. Hala was expected to lead the tribe after his father.

What changes did Hala observe as he moved east from Birbhum?

As Hala walked east, the landscape changed from the dry, red earth of Birbhum to fertile, wet, and green land, indicating a shift in environment and soil type.

What were the two ideas given to Hala by the farmer?

The farmer shared two pieces of advice: First, never sit directly on a mat; move it slightly before sitting down. Second, when swimming in a pond, avoid the commonly used area and bathe slightly away from others. These were symbolic gestures for respect and consideration.

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Where and how did Hala find the pot of gold coins?

Hala found the pot of gold coins hidden under grass and weeds in a pond that villagers avoided using. He discovered this part of the pond while following the farmer's advice to bathe on the less-used side.

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Study Notes

Where the Santhals Live

Santhals live on the bank of the river Kopai in Birbhum, bordering Bihar and West Bengal, India.

Jalpa Murmu's Advice

Jalpa Murmu told his son to gather ideas, as they would be needed to lead the tribe.

Changes Hala Noticed

Hala noticed the earth changing color (darker, softer, and finally green) as he walked east from Birbhum.

Farmer's Advice

The farmer advised Hala:
- Never sit immediately on a mat spread on the floor, move it slightly.
- Never use the same side of a pond for bathing as others, bathe slightly away.

Finding the Pot of Gold

Hala found a pot of gold coins hidden under grass and weeds in a pond.
The pond area was one not usually used by villagers.

Running Away with the Gold

Hala ran away with the gold coins from his host's house because he thought his host planned to kill him and take all of the gold.

Qualities of a Good Leader

A good leader is kind, fair, and respectful to all.
They listen to other's ideas, communicate well, make decisions that are best for the group, and inspire others to do their best.