Two Stories About Flying Questions and Answers Class 10

Two Stories about Flying is a part of NCERT solutions of class 10 English in which the students get the two stories about flying questions and answers and extra questions and answers related to this chapter. Also, we will provide you with two stories about flying pdf.

Two Stories About Flying Questions and Answers

Question 1 Why was the young seagull afraid to fly? Do you think all young birds are afraid to make their first flight, or are some birds more timid than others? Do you think a human baby also finds it a challenge to take its first step?

Answer- The young seagull was afraid to fly because he was afraid of hurting himself, that was her first flight. He thought that the wings would not open and fall on the land. Yes, I think all young birds are afraid to make their first flight but some of the birds took more time to fly in the sky. Similarly, a human baby also finds a challenging to take its first step or stand on its feet.

Question 2 “The sight of the food maddened him.” What does this suggest? What compelled the young seagull to finally fly?

Answer- The young seagull was hungry. The hunger compelled him to fly. When he saw the piece of fish in her mother’s mouth the young seagull cried for the food but her mother didn’t give him. The hunger of the seagull overlapped the fear of flying and finally, he flew into the sky because of the hungriness. His brother and sister were very happy because the seagull forgot her fear and flew into the sky.

Question 3 They were beckoning to him, calling shrilly.” Why did the seagull’s father and mother threaten him and cajole him to fly?

Answer- The mother and father tried everything but he was reluctant to fly due to fear of falling. His brother and sisters also encouraged him to fly but wouldn’t make any effort. That’s why the father and mother threaten him and cajole him to fly.

Question 4 Have you ever had a similar experience, where your parents encouraged you to do something that you were too scared to try? Discuss this in pairs or groups.

Answer- Yes I had a similar experience when my parents encouraged me to do cycling in class 5th. I am unable to bicycling because of fear of falling. I fall whenever I try to ride a bicycle. One day I went to a village. My brother took me to the mountains on a bicycle. He told me to ride the bicycle. He taught me how to ride a bicycle. I fell again and again but at last, I learned to ride a bicycle.

Question 5 In the case of a bird flying, it seems a natural act, and a foregone conclusion that it should succeed. In the examples you have given in Answer to the previous question, was your success guaranteed, or was it important for you to try, regardless of the possibility of failure?

Answer- Learning a new skill often presents challenges in the initial stages. Fear of failure can cause hesitation when attempting unfamiliar tasks. For instance, like the seagull whose parents encouraged it to fly, external support can be pivotal. Similarly, in my own experience mentioned earlier, my father’s encouragement was instrumental in teaching me to ride a bicycle. Overcoming fear was essential for me at that time. Success was inevitable due to determination, and consistent practice played a crucial role, as the adage goes, “practice makes perfect.”

The Black Aeroplane Question Answer

Question 1 “I’ll take the risk”. What is the risk? Why does the narrator take it?
Answer- The risk was the black clouds and the storm that were moving towards the narrator. He takes the risk because he wants to have breakfast with his family. Thus he took the risk and flew between the black clouds.

Question 2 Describe the narrator’s experience as he flew the airplane into the storm.
Answer- As the narrator flew the airplane into the storm the airplane started jumping and twisting. He could not see anything outside the plane because of the black clouds. His compass and other instruments stopped working. He tries to talk with the nearest airport but the signals are not coming in the clouds. Airplane fuel is almost over after 10 minutes. He saw a black airplane on his left side the pilot of the airplane signaled him to follow. He successfully landed at his nearest airport safely.

Question 3 Why does the narrator say, “I landed and was not sorry to walk away from the old Dakota…”?
Answer- The narrator is saying that they were happy to leave the old Dakota plane behind when they landed. This might be because the plane wasn’t very comfortable or because they had some bad experiences with it. They were just relieved to be done with the flight.

Question 4 What made the woman in the Control Centre look at the narrator strangely?
Answer- The women in the control center look at the narrator strangely because the narrator asked him for the black plane which saves the narrator’s life from the storm. Even the radar doesn’t show any other plane that night in the sky.

Question 5 Who do you think helped the narrator to reach safely? Discuss this among yourselves and give reasons for your answer.
Answer- Identifying the unknown pilot who assisted the narrator is challenging. However, the narrator himself likely played a pivotal role in overcoming fear during the storm, as the radar showed no other planes besides the narrator’s Dakota aircraft. In the intense situation, the narrator might have experienced hallucinations. Being a skilled and courageous pilot, he navigated the aircraft safely, relying on his abilities to land securely.