The Unlikely Best Friends · Class 6 English
Practise 20 short and long answer questions on The Unlikely Best Friends from The Unlikely Best Friends. Try writing your own answer first, then tap the question to compare it with the model answer and read the explanation behind it.
Gajaraj was an elephant who lived in the royal stables.
The story introduces him as an elephant cared for by the king.
He was sad because he had no friends.
The story distinguishes being well cared for from having companionship.
Buntee was a dog who strayed into the stable and later was recognised by his farmer.
Buntee becomes Gajaraj's unlikely friend.
He pushed some of the food he was eating towards the dog.
This is the first act of kindness between the animals.
The mahout was Gajaraj's elephant trainer and caretaker.
The story explains the word mahout as an elephant trainer.
Gajaraj shared food with Buntee, played with him in the water and carried him on his back. These actions show that he welcomed the dog's company.
The friendship is shown through actions rather than a spoken promise.
The mahout did not mind the stray dog and noticed that Gajaraj seemed to enjoy the company. He even threw some crumbs to Buntee.
The mahout's acceptance allows the friendship to develop.
Buntee hated taking showers, so he cried out when Gajaraj playfully splashed water on him. Gajaraj was playing, not trying to hurt him.
The scene shows that friends can enjoy different things and misunderstand each other playfully.
The farmer recognised Buntee and explained that he had been looking for his missing dog. He was glad to find him and wanted to take him home.
The farmer's action is motivated by his care for his lost pet.
Gajaraj became upset and stopped eating his food. His behaviour showed how much he missed his new friend.
His changed appetite is an important sign of his sadness.
The king provided Gajaraj with a good place in the royal stables, and the mahout fed and bathed him daily. However, the mahout was a caretaker, not a playmate. Gajaraj wanted a friend with whom he could share activities. His sadness shows that comfort and care do not always replace companionship.
The story contrasts material comfort with the emotional need for friendship.
Gajaraj shared food with Buntee when the dog arrived hungry. Later, Buntee accompanied the elephant to the pond, where Gajaraj splashed water playfully. On the way home, Gajaraj lifted Buntee with his trunk and placed him on his back. These shared moments helped their friendship grow.
Specific shared actions provide evidence of their growing bond.
The mahout knew Gajaraj's usual habits and noticed that he did not touch his food. Since Gajaraj had been upset after Buntee left, the change suggested that he was missing his friend. The mahout had reason to connect the elephant's behaviour with the separation.
The answer links observable behaviour with the events that preceded it.
Their friendship begins even though they are very different animals. Gajaraj shares food and gives Buntee a ride, while Buntee stays close to him. Their actions suggest that kindness and companionship can create a bond even between unlikely friends.
The title and events emphasise a friendship that might not normally be expected.
The first meeting shows kindness being returned with trust.
The answers connect the initial kind act, the dog's response and the mahout's decision.
Gajaraj's behaviour reveals that the friendship matters deeply to him.
The changed behaviour is evidence of the emotional effect of separation.
The episode is playful and shows the animals' different reactions.
The three details distinguish intention, reaction and the observer's response.
Gajaraj and Buntee do not need words to begin their friendship. Gajaraj first shares food with the tired and hungry dog. Later they spend time together at the pond, and Gajaraj gives Buntee a ride on his back. When the farmer takes Buntee home, Gajaraj becomes upset and stops eating. These actions show both the growth of their bond and the sadness caused by separation. The story presents care, shared time and attachment as important parts of friendship.
The sequence of actions, from sharing food to missing the friend, develops the central idea.
The mahout takes care of Gajaraj by serving food and giving him a bath. He is kind and responsible, but Gajaraj still feels lonely because the mahout is not a friend who plays with him. Buntee offers companionship through shared activities. The difference shows that practical care is important, but friendship also involves company and emotional connection.
The story explicitly describes the mahout as a good caretaker but not a friend.
The farmer looks for Buntee and is glad when he finds his missing dog. The mahout allows Buntee to stay when he sees that Gajaraj enjoys his company. Both adults show concern for the animals, although their decisions differ because the farmer wants his dog home and the mahout cares for Gajaraj. Their actions remind readers to consider animals' needs and feelings.
This interpretation is supported by the adults' actions in the story and does not require assuming motives beyond them.