The Raven and the Fox – Class 6 English NCERT Solutions

Explore the solutions for The Raven and the Fox, Class 6 English NCERT. This chapter teaches valuable lessons about pride, flattery, and the importance of not letting praise cloud our judgment. Through the clever interaction between a fox and a raven, students learn why being overly proud can lead to unfortunate consequences.

Chapter Summary (English)

The story revolves around a raven who has a piece of food in his beak and a cunning fox who wants to get it. Through clever flattery about the raven’s appearance and singing ability, the fox tricks the raven into opening his beak to sing, making him drop the food.

The raven sits on a tree branch with food in his beak
The fox uses flattery to make the raven feel proud
The raven, filled with pride, opens his beak to sing
The food falls and the fox gets what he wanted
The story teaches us about the dangers of excessive pride

अध्याय सारांश (Hindi)

यह कहानी एक कौए के बारे में है जिसकी चोंच में भोजन का एक टुकड़ा है और एक चालाक लोमड़ी जो इसे प्राप्त करना चाहती है। लोमड़ी कौए की दिखावट और गायन क्षमता की चापलूसी करके उसे चोंच खोलने के लिए बेवकूफ बनाती है, जिससे भोजन नीचे गिर जाता है।

कौआ पेड़ की शाखा पर भोजन लेकर बैठा है
लोमड़ी कौए को घमंडी बनाने के लिए चापलूसी का इस्तेमाल करती है
कौआ, घमंड में आकर, गाने के लिए अपनी चोंच खोलता है
खाना गिर जाता है और लोमड़ी को वह मिल जाता है जो वह चाहती थी
कहानी हमें अत्यधिक घमंड के खतरों के बारे में सिखाती है

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Word Meanings

Important Words and Their Meanings
Sl	English Word	Hindi Meaning	English Meaning
1	perched	बैठा हुआ	sat on a branch
2	morsel	निवाला	small piece of food
3	limb	डाल	branch of a tree
4	admiring	प्रशंसा करते हुए	looking at with pleasure
5	handsome	सुंदर	good-looking
6	feathers	पंख	plumes of a bird
7	pride	घमंड	feeling of self-importance
8	foolish	मूर्ख	unwise
9	croak	कर्कश आवाज	harsh sound
10	eyed	देखा	looked at carefully
11	woods	जंगल	forest
12	seek	खोजना	look for
13	glow	चमकना	shine with warmth
14	teaching	सीख	lesson learned
15	surprise	आश्चर्य	unexpected event

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Exercise Solutions

Q1. We know that frogs croak. Did you know that ravens also croak?

Yes, ravens make a distinctive croaking sound. Just like frogs, ravens have their own unique vocalization called a croak. This croaking sound is quite different from the melodious singing of other birds. In the story, this becomes an important point because the raven forgets that his voice is just a croak when he gets carried away by the fox’s flattery.

Q2. Which animal is shown to be cunning in stories? Circle the correct answer.

The correct answer is (b) fox. In literature and fables, the fox is traditionally portrayed as a cunning and clever animal. This characteristic is clearly demonstrated in this story where the fox uses clever flattery to trick the raven into dropping his food. Through generations of storytelling, foxes have become synonymous with wit and cunning behavior.

Q3. Fill in the blanks by choosing the correct option (Stanza 1)

The correct answers are:

Mr Raven is a bird
The name of the fox is Reynard
Mr Raven had a piece of food in his beak

These details set up the initial scene of our story, introducing the main characters and the object of desire – the food that leads to the conflict.

Q4. Fill in the blanks by choosing the correct option (Stanza 2)

The correct answers are:

The Fox calls the Raven a good-looking bird
The Fox asks the Raven to sing
The Raven and the Fox live in the woods

These answers show how the fox uses flattery about the raven’s appearance and potential singing ability to trick him.

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Q5. Fill in the blanks by choosing the correct option (Stanza 3)

The correct answers are:

The Raven forgot that he croaked
The Raven opened its beak to sing
The food fell down

This stanza reveals the crucial moment when the raven’s pride leads to his foolish action.

Q6. Fill in the blanks by choosing the correct option (Stanza 4)

The correct answers are:

The Fox laughed at the Raven
It is not wise to be too proud of oneself
The Raven learnt a teaching

This stanza concludes the story by showing the fox’s triumph and delivering the moral lesson about pride.

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Q7. Look at the pictures and number them in the order that they happen in the poem.

The correct sequence of events in the pictures should be:

First (1): The raven sitting on the branch with food in its beak while the fox looks up
Second (2): The fox speaking to the raven with flattering words
Third (3): The raven opening its beak to sing
Fourth (4): The food falling down and the fox getting what it wanted

This sequence clearly shows how the events unfold in the story from the initial situation to the final outcome.

Q8. ‘Such feathers’ refer to __________ feathers.

The correct answer is a. shiny and beautiful feathers. The fox uses these complimentary words to flatter the raven. By praising the raven’s feathers as being shiny and beautiful, the fox appeals to the raven’s vanity. This is part of the fox’s clever strategy to manipulate the raven through praise.

Q9. Why would the birds of the woods call the Raven ‘King’?

According to the fox’s flattery, the birds would call the raven ‘King’ if he would sing, suggesting that his voice would be so magnificent that it would make him ruler of all birds. However, this was just a clever trick by the fox, as he knew that ravens can only croak. The fox used this false promise of kingship to appeal to the raven’s pride and desire for importance.

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Q10. Why does the Fox address the Raven as ‘Sir’?

The fox addresses the raven as ‘Sir’ as part of his flattering strategy. By using this respectful form of address, the fox:

Shows exaggerated respect to make the raven feel important
Builds trust by appearing polite and courteous
Makes his compliments seem more sincere

This formal address is another example of how the fox uses language cleverly to achieve his goal.

Q11. Why did the Raven open his beak?

The raven opened his beak because he was overcome with pride and wanted to prove his singing ability. The fox’s flattery about his handsome appearance and the suggestion that his singing would make him the king of birds made the raven forget his limitations. In his foolish pride, he wanted to show that he could indeed sing beautifully, not remembering that he could only croak.

Q12. Complete the following with one word from the given lines: Fox : clever : : Raven : ______________

The answer is foolish. This comparison shows the contrast between the two characters:

The fox demonstrates cleverness through his cunning plan and manipulative words
The raven shows foolishness by letting pride cloud his judgment

This contrast is central to the moral of the story.

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Q13. Why does the Raven forget that his voice is just a croak?

The raven forgets that his voice is just a croak because he becomes blinded by pride and carried away by flattery. The fox’s excessive praise about his appearance and potential singing ability makes him:

Forget his natural limitations
Believe he might actually have a beautiful voice
Get caught up in the moment of potential glory

This shows how flattery can make us forget even the most obvious truths about ourselves.

Q14. How does Reynard make the Raven sing?

Reynard the fox makes the raven sing through clever psychological manipulation. His method includes:

First praising the raven’s physical appearance with words like “handsome” and admiring his feathers
Then suggesting that the raven’s singing would be so wonderful that other birds would make him their king
Using respectful address (“Sir Raven”) to make the flattery seem more genuine

Through this carefully planned flattery, he appeals to the raven’s vanity and pride, successfully tricking him into opening his beak.

Q15. Why does Reynard say that pride is not wise?

Reynard says that pride is not wise because it can lead to foolish actions and poor decisions. In this case:

Pride made the raven forget his limitations
It caused him to lose his food
It made him vulnerable to manipulation through flattery

The fox’s statement serves as both a taunt to the raven and a moral lesson for the readers about the dangers of excessive pride.

Q16. Give one reason why the teaching is quite a surprise.

The teaching is quite a surprise because it comes from the fox who just tricked the raven. It’s unexpected that the deceiver becomes the teacher. After successfully getting what he wanted through flattery, the fox doesn’t just leave with his prize but instead takes a moment to teach the raven a valuable lesson about pride. This twist makes the moral lesson more impactful and memorable.

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Q17. Imagine someone praises you too much. How would you react?

If someone praises me too much, I would:

Stay humble and not let the praise affect my judgment
Think carefully about whether the praise is genuine or has a hidden motive
Thank them politely but maintain a balanced perspective about my abilities
Remember the lesson from this story about how excessive pride can lead to mistakes

It’s important to accept praise gracefully while staying grounded in reality.

Q18. Write the rhyming words from the poem for each stanza.

The rhyming words from each stanza are:

Stanza 1: limb-him, beak-seek
Stanza 2: word-bird, sing-King
Stanza 3: joke-croak, pride-eyed
Stanza 4: know-glow, unwise-surprise

These rhyming pairs help create the poem’s musical rhythm and make it more enjoyable to read.

Q19. Pick another example of alliteration from Stanza 2.

From Stanza 2, we can find the alliteration in “sweet song“. This is an example where two consecutive words begin with the same ‘s’ sound. Alliteration is a literary device that creates a pleasing sound pattern and makes the poem more melodious when read aloud.

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Q20. Choose the correct opposites from the box and complete the table.

The correct opposites for the given words are:

perched – flew
forgot – remembered
foolish – wise
pride – humility
laughed – cried
ignore – notice
glow – dim

Understanding these opposites helps us better appreciate the contrasts in the poem.

Q21. The crow was unhappy that he lost his food. (True/False)

True. The crow was naturally unhappy about losing his food because he lost it through his own foolishness. His unhappiness came not just from losing the food but also from realizing how his pride had made him an easy target for the fox’s tricks.

Q22. The crow thought that his lovely feathers made him smart. (True/False)

False. While the crow was proud of his lovely feathers, this physical beauty didn’t make him smart. In fact, his pride in his appearance made him vulnerable to the fox’s flattery, showing that external beauty doesn’t necessarily equal intelligence.

Q23. The crow wanted to tell his friends not to be proud. (True/False)

True. After learning his lesson the hard way, the crow wanted to share this wisdom with his friends. This shows that the crow learned from his mistake and wanted to prevent others from falling into the same trap of excessive pride.

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Q24. Write the story in the form of a conversation between Reynard and Mr. Raven.

Here’s how the conversation might go: Reynard: Good morning, Mr. Raven! You seem to be awake so early!
(Mr. Raven nods his head proudly while holding the food)
Reynard: Oh, Mr. Raven, you look absolutely magnificent today! Your feathers are gleaming in the morning sun.
(Mr. Raven puffs up his chest, showing more pride)
Reynard: I’ve heard rumors about your amazing singing voice. They say it’s fit for a king!
(Mr. Raven stretches his neck, excited by the praise)
Reynard: Would you honor me with a song? I’m sure all the forest would stop to listen.
(Mr. Raven opens his beak to sing, dropping the food)
Reynard: Ha! Thank you for breakfast! Remember, too much pride can be dangerous.
(Mr. Raven watches sadly as Reynard takes the food)

This conversation demonstrates how flattery and pride work together in the story’s plot.