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Book : It So Happened Ncert Solutions | Chapter-6 English-2
Class : 8th
Subject : English-2
Chapter : 6
Chapter Name : The Fight
Q1 In what way is the forest pool different from the one which Ranji knew in the Rajputana
desert?
Answer. The forest pool was clean, cold and inviting, whereas the Rajputana desert had sticky,
muddy pools where buffaloes wallowed and women washed clothes.
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Q2 The other boy asked Ranji to ‘explain’ himself.
(i) What did he expect Ranji to say?
(ii) Was he, in your opinion, right or wrong to ask this question?
Answer. (i) He expected Ranji to apologise to him and immediately leave the pool.
(ii) He was wrong to ask this question because the pool was in the forest. It was not his
personal property.
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Q3 Between Ranji and the other boy, who is trying to start a quarrel? Give a reason for your
answer.
Answer. Between Ranji and the other boy, the other boy was trying to start a quarrel. When
Ranji saw him, he did not say anything. It was the other boy who asked Ranji to explain
himself. Ranji was prepared to be friendly, but was taken aback by the boy’s hostile tone. He
even asked the boy to come and swim with him. However, the boy said that it was his pool, and
started a ght by calling himself a ‘warrior’.
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Q4 “Then we will have to continue the ght,” said the other.
(i) What made him say that?
(ii) Did the ght continue? If not, why not?
Answer. (i) When even after a lot of ghting Ranji refused to leave the pool, the other boy said
that they would have to continue their ght.
(ii) No, the ght did not continue. After they decided to continue the ght, neither of them
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Class : 8th
Subject : English-2
Chapter : 6
Chapter Name : The Fight
Q1 In what way is the forest pool different from the one which Ranji knew in the Rajputana
desert?
Answer. The forest pool was clean, cold and inviting, whereas the Rajputana desert had sticky,
muddy pools where buffaloes wallowed and women washed clothes.
Page : 49 , Block Name : Comprehension Check
Q2 The other boy asked Ranji to ‘explain’ himself.
(i) What did he expect Ranji to say?
(ii) Was he, in your opinion, right or wrong to ask this question?
Answer. (i) He expected Ranji to apologise to him and immediately leave the pool.
(ii) He was wrong to ask this question because the pool was in the forest. It was not his
personal property.
Page : 49 , Block Name : Comprehension Check
Q3 Between Ranji and the other boy, who is trying to start a quarrel? Give a reason for your
answer.
Answer. Between Ranji and the other boy, the other boy was trying to start a quarrel. When
Ranji saw him, he did not say anything. It was the other boy who asked Ranji to explain
himself. Ranji was prepared to be friendly, but was taken aback by the boy’s hostile tone. He
even asked the boy to come and swim with him. However, the boy said that it was his pool, and
started a ght by calling himself a ‘warrior’.
Page : 49 , Block Name : Comprehension Check
Q4 “Then we will have to continue the ght,” said the other.
(i) What made him say that?
(ii) Did the ght continue? If not, why not?
Answer. (i) When even after a lot of ghting Ranji refused to leave the pool, the other boy said
that they would have to continue their ght.
(ii) No, the ght did not continue. After they decided to continue the ght, neither of them
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took the initiative. Then, the other boy said that they would continue the ght the next day if
Ranji dared to come back to the pool.
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Q1 What is it that Ranji nds dif cult to explain at home?
Answer. At home, Ranji found it dif cult to explain the cuts and bruises that showed on his
face, legs and arms. It was dif cult to hide the fact that he had been involved in a ght.
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Q2 Ranji sees his adversary in the bazaar.
(i) What does he wish to do?
(ii) What does he actually do, and why?
Answer. (i) When Ranji saw his adversary in the bazaar, he wished to turn away and look
elsewhere. Then, he wished to throw the lemonade bottle at his enemy.
(ii) He actually stood his ground and scowled at the other boy. He did not throw the lemonade
bottle because he did not want to start a ght in the bazaar.
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Q3 Ranji is not at all eager for a second ght. Why does he go back to the pool, then?
Answer. Ranji was not eager for a second ght, but he still went back to the pool because if he
had not turned up, it would have been an acknowledgement of his defeat. He could not quietly
accept his defeat. If he surrendered, he would be beaten forever. However, if he fought and got
beaten, he could come again to ght and be beaten again. As long as he fought, he had the
right to the pool in the forest.
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Q4 Who was the better swimmer? How do you know it?
Answer. Ranji was the better swimmer. When the other boy made fun of him by saying that he
would not be able to swim across the pool, Ranji dived straight into the water and surfaced at
the other end in a ash. The boy was amazed at how well Ranji had dived, and later, at how he
had swum underwater. He said that he did not know how to dive or swim underwater, and
asked Ranji to teach him both.
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Q5 What surprises the warrior?
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Ranji dared to come back to the pool.
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Q1 What is it that Ranji nds dif cult to explain at home?
Answer. At home, Ranji found it dif cult to explain the cuts and bruises that showed on his
face, legs and arms. It was dif cult to hide the fact that he had been involved in a ght.
Page : 53 , Block Name : Comprehension Check
Q2 Ranji sees his adversary in the bazaar.
(i) What does he wish to do?
(ii) What does he actually do, and why?
Answer. (i) When Ranji saw his adversary in the bazaar, he wished to turn away and look
elsewhere. Then, he wished to throw the lemonade bottle at his enemy.
(ii) He actually stood his ground and scowled at the other boy. He did not throw the lemonade
bottle because he did not want to start a ght in the bazaar.
Page : 53 , Block Name : Comprehension Check
Q3 Ranji is not at all eager for a second ght. Why does he go back to the pool, then?
Answer. Ranji was not eager for a second ght, but he still went back to the pool because if he
had not turned up, it would have been an acknowledgement of his defeat. He could not quietly
accept his defeat. If he surrendered, he would be beaten forever. However, if he fought and got
beaten, he could come again to ght and be beaten again. As long as he fought, he had the
right to the pool in the forest.
Page : 53 , Block Name : Comprehension Check
Q4 Who was the better swimmer? How do you know it?
Answer. Ranji was the better swimmer. When the other boy made fun of him by saying that he
would not be able to swim across the pool, Ranji dived straight into the water and surfaced at
the other end in a ash. The boy was amazed at how well Ranji had dived, and later, at how he
had swum underwater. He said that he did not know how to dive or swim underwater, and
asked Ranji to teach him both.
Page : 54 , Block Name : Comprehension Check
Q5 What surprises the warrior?
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Answer. The warrior was surprised to see how well Ranji had dived and later, at how he had
swum underwater.
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Q6 Now that they are at the pool, why don’t they continue the ght?
Answer. The warrior asked Ranji to teach him how to dive. Ranji agreed. He even surprised the
warrior by swimming underwater. The warrior made efforts to dive and swim underwater.
Ranji did not discourage him, and promised to teach him. In return, the warrior promised to
turn Ranji into a wrestler. Consequently, they became friends and therefore, did not continue
the ght.
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Q7 Ranji’s superiority over the other boy is obvious in the following:
physical strength, good diving, his being a ghter, sense of humour, swimming underwater,
making a good point, willingness to help.
Underline the relevant phrases.
Answer. The following are the areas in which Ranji is superior to the other boy: good diving,
swimming under water and willingness to help.
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Q8 What, according to you, makes the two adversaries turn into good friends in a matter of
minutes? Explain it as you have understood it.
Answer. The two adversaries admired certain skills in each other, whic
h they themselves lacked. When the other boy saw how well Ranji dived and swam underwater,
he forgot about the ght and asked him to teach him these skills. Ranji’s willingness to help
the other boy made their friendship possible. Noticing Ranji’s thin body, the other boy
promised him that he would turn him into a wrestler like himself. As a result, in a matter of
minutes, the adversaries turned into good friends.
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Q1 Is ghting the only way of resolving differences of opinion? What else can be done to reach
a mutually acceptable settlement?
Answer. This question requires you to use your own perspective as well as your analytical
skills. The answer to the question would vary from one person to another. It is suggested that
you read the text carefully and try attempting it on your own.
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swum underwater.
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Q6 Now that they are at the pool, why don’t they continue the ght?
Answer. The warrior asked Ranji to teach him how to dive. Ranji agreed. He even surprised the
warrior by swimming underwater. The warrior made efforts to dive and swim underwater.
Ranji did not discourage him, and promised to teach him. In return, the warrior promised to
turn Ranji into a wrestler. Consequently, they became friends and therefore, did not continue
the ght.
Page : 54 , Block Name : Comprehension Check
Q7 Ranji’s superiority over the other boy is obvious in the following:
physical strength, good diving, his being a ghter, sense of humour, swimming underwater,
making a good point, willingness to help.
Underline the relevant phrases.
Answer. The following are the areas in which Ranji is superior to the other boy: good diving,
swimming under water and willingness to help.
Page : 54 , Block Name : Comprehension Check
Q8 What, according to you, makes the two adversaries turn into good friends in a matter of
minutes? Explain it as you have understood it.
Answer. The two adversaries admired certain skills in each other, whic
h they themselves lacked. When the other boy saw how well Ranji dived and swam underwater,
he forgot about the ght and asked him to teach him these skills. Ranji’s willingness to help
the other boy made their friendship possible. Noticing Ranji’s thin body, the other boy
promised him that he would turn him into a wrestler like himself. As a result, in a matter of
minutes, the adversaries turned into good friends.
Page : 54 , Block Name : Comprehension Check
Q1 Is ghting the only way of resolving differences of opinion? What else can be done to reach
a mutually acceptable settlement?
Answer. This question requires you to use your own perspective as well as your analytical
skills. The answer to the question would vary from one person to another. It is suggested that
you read the text carefully and try attempting it on your own.
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Q2 Have you ever been in a serious ght only to realize later that it was unnecessary and
futile? Share you experience/views with others frankly and honestly.
Answer. This question requires you to use your own perspective as well as your analytical
skills. The answer to the question would vary from one person to another. It is suggested that
you read the text carefully and try attempting it on your own.
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Q3 Why do some of us nd it necessary to prove that we are better than others? Will you be
amused or annoyed to read the following sign at the back of the car in front of you? I may be
going slow but I am ahead of you.
Answer. This question requires you to use your own perspective as well as your analytical
skills. The answer to the question would vary from one person to another. It is suggested that
you read the text carefully and try attempting it on your own.
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futile? Share you experience/views with others frankly and honestly.
Answer. This question requires you to use your own perspective as well as your analytical
skills. The answer to the question would vary from one person to another. It is suggested that
you read the text carefully and try attempting it on your own.
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Q3 Why do some of us nd it necessary to prove that we are better than others? Will you be
amused or annoyed to read the following sign at the back of the car in front of you? I may be
going slow but I am ahead of you.
Answer. This question requires you to use your own perspective as well as your analytical
skills. The answer to the question would vary from one person to another. It is suggested that
you read the text carefully and try attempting it on your own.
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Document Details
| Board / Org | NCERT |
| Exam | Class 8 |
| Type | Solution |
| Pages | 5 |
| Language | english |
| Updated | 30 Apr 2026 |