Mijbil The Otter UP Board Question Answer 2026 | Class 10 English Chapter 6 Summary, MCQ & PDF

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📖 Mijbil The Otter Summary (English & Hindi)

English Summary:

The story "Mijbil The Otter" is a heartwarming and adventurous account by Gavin Maxwell about his unique experience of keeping an otter as a pet. After the death of his dog, Jonnie, Maxwell felt lonely and decided to try a different kind of pet.

📍 Arrival of the Otter in Iraq

While staying in Southern Iraq, Maxwell casually expressed his desire to own an otter to a friend. A few days later, two Arabs brought him a sack containing a small, mud-covered creature. Maxwell named him Mijbil. Initially, the otter was covered in thick mud, and it took Maxwell almost a month of hard work to clean him and reveal his beautiful chocolate-brown velvet fur. Mijbil belonged to a race previously unknown to science, later named Lutrogale perspicillata maxwelli.

📍 Mijbil’s Playful Nature and Habits

Mijbil was an extremely intelligent and playful pet. He was obsessed with water; for him, water had to be kept on the move and splashed around until it overflowed.

• Intelligence: Within two days, Mijbil learned to escape from the bedroom and go to the bathroom. He even learned how to turn on the tap with his paws to produce a full flow of water.
• Invention of Games: He was very fond of toys like marbles, rubber fruit, and ping-pong balls. He invented a game where he would place a ball on the high end of a sloping suitcase and ambush it as it rolled down.

📍 The Journey to London: Chaos in the Air

The most difficult part was transporting Mijbil from Iraq to London. Since British airlines did not allow animals, Maxwell had to book a flight through Paris.

• The Box Incident: Mijbil had to be packed in an eighteen-inch square box. However, Mijbil hated being locked up and tore the metal lining of the box, injuring himself until blood trickled out.
• In-Flight Drama: Once inside the plane, Mijbil escaped from his box and disappeared under the seats. A woman screamed, thinking it was a rat. Thanks to a very kind airhostess, Maxwell was able to calm down and eventually retrieve Mijbil.

📍 Life and Curiosity in London

In London, Mijbil stayed for nearly a month and developed several "compulsive habits" like a schoolchild. He would always walk on the edge of the wall of a primary school, distracting both students and teachers. Since Londoners had never seen an otter, they made wild guesses about him, calling him a "baby seal," a "beaver," a "bear cub," or even a "hippo". The most memorable moment was when a laborer digging a hole saw Mijbil and asked in total surprise, "Here, Mister—what is that supposed to be?".

Hindi Me Saaraansh:

"मिज़बिल द ऑटर" प्रसिद्ध लेखक गेविन मैक्सवेल द्वारा रचित एक रोचक आत्मकथात्मक कथा है। इसमें लेखक ने अपने अनोखे पालतू जीव—एक ऊदबिलाव—के साथ बिताए गए अनुभवों को संवेदनशील और हास्यपूर्ण ढंग से प्रस्तुत किया है। अपने प्रिय कुत्ते की मृत्यु के बाद उन्होंने निश्चय किया कि अब वे किसी सामान्य पालतू पशु के स्थान पर एक अलग और दुर्लभ जीव को अपनाएँगे।

📍 मिज़बिल का आगमन (इराक में)

उस समय लेखक दक्षिणी इराक में रह रहे थे। जब उन्होंने अपने एक परिचित से ऊदबिलाव पालने की इच्छा व्यक्त की, तो कुछ ही दिनों बाद दो स्थानीय व्यक्ति एक थैले में एक छोटे से जीव को लेकर पहुँचे। उसी का नाम बाद में मिज़बिल रखा गया। शुरुआत में वह पूरी तरह गंदगी से सना हुआ था। उसे साफ़ करने और स्वस्थ बनाने में लेखक को काफ़ी समय लगा। धीरे-धीरे उसका मुलायम, भूरा और चमकदार शरीर दिखाई देने लगा।

📍 मिज़बिल की चंचल प्रवृत्ति और पानी से लगाव

मिज़बिल अत्यंत समझदार और खेल-कूद पसंद करने वाला जीव था। उसे पानी से विशेष लगाव था। वह पानी को केवल पीने के लिए नहीं, बल्कि खेलने और उछालने के लिए प्रयोग करता था।

• स्नानघर की घटना: कुछ ही दिनों में उसने स्वयं बाथरूम जाना और अपने पंजों से नल घुमाना सीख लिया, ताकि वह पानी से खेल सके।
• रचनात्मक खेल: वह कंचों, रबर की गेंदों और अन्य छोटी वस्तुओं से खेलता था। उसने अपना एक अनोखा खेल भी बना लिया था जिसमें वह ढलान पर रखी वस्तु को गिराकर तुरंत पकड़ लेता था।

📍 लंदन की यात्रा और विमान की घटना

मिज़बिल को इराक से इंग्लैंड ले जाना आसान नहीं था, क्योंकि कई विमान सेवाएँ जानवरों को साथ ले जाने की अनुमति नहीं देती थीं। अंततः उसे एक छोटे से डिब्बे में सुरक्षित करके यात्रा करवाई गई।

• डिब्बे की समस्या: बंद होने पर उसने अंदर की धातु पर जोर लगाकर उसे तोड़ने की कोशिश की, जिससे वह घायल भी हो गया।
• विमान में अफरा-तफरी: एक समय वह डिब्बे से बाहर निकल आया, जिससे यात्रियों में घबराहट फैल गई। बाद में शांतिपूर्वक उसे वापस सुरक्षित स्थान पर रखा गया।

📍 लंदन में जीवन और लोगों की प्रतिक्रियाएँ

लंदन पहुँचने के बाद मिज़बिल लोगों के लिए आकर्षण का केंद्र बन गया। वहाँ अधिकांश लोग ऊदबिलाव से परिचित नहीं थे, इसलिए वे उसे देखकर तरह-तरह के अनुमान लगाते थे। कोई उसे सील का बच्चा समझता, तो कोई किसी अन्य जंगली जीव से तुलना करता। यह सब लेखक के लिए मनोरंजक अनुभव था और इससे कहानी में हास्य का पुट जुड़ जाता है।

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Word	English Meaning	Hindi Meaning
Cottage	A small house in the country	छोटा मकान/कुटिया
Lonely	Feeling sad being alone	अकेलापन
Acquire	To get or buy something	प्राप्त करना/खरीदना
Considerable	Large in size or amount	काफी अधिक
Commitment	A promise or responsibility	वचनबद्धता
Vaccination	Protection against diseases	टीकाकरण
Grooming	Cleaning and brushing	सफाई व सजावट
Marshes	Wet areas near water	दलदल/नम भूमि
Tamed	Domesticated animal	पालतू बनाना
Consulate	Government office in a city	वाणिज्य दूतावास
Cabled	Sent a telegram	तार भेजना
Breakdown	A failure in machinery	खराबी
Squirmed	Moved with a twisting motion	छटपटाना
Thraldom	The state of being a slave	गुलामी/वश में होना
Fixation	An obsessive interest	लगाव/स्थिरीकरण
Emerged	Came out of something	बाहर निकलना
Medievallly	Related to middle ages	मध्यकालीन
Resembled	Looked like something else	समान दिखना
Christened	To give a name to someone	नामकरण करना
Hostile	Unfriendly or aggressive	शत्रुतापूर्ण
Aloof	Stay at a distance	अलग-थलग/उदासीन
Apathy	Lack of interest	अरुचि
Plunging	Falling or jumping into water	डुबकी लगाना
Provoking	Causing a strong reaction	उकसाने वाला
Escaped	Ran away/Got free	बच निकलना
Trickle	A small flow of water	बूंद-बूंद गिरना
Dribble	To move a ball with feet	गेंद लुढ़काना
Juggle	Play with objects in air	हाथ-पैरों से उछालना
Dreaded	Feared or worried about	डरा हुआ
Accustomed	Used to something	अभ्यस्त होना
Hurried	Done very quickly	जल्दबाजी में
Appalling	Shocking or very bad	दहलाने वाला
Shreds	Small torn pieces	धज्जियाँ
Infuriated	Extremely angry	गुस्से में
Gratitude	Feeling of being thankful	आभार
Shrieks	High-pitched screams	चीखें
Distressed	Suffering from pain or worry	व्यथित/परेशान
Nuzzle	Rub with the nose	नाक रगड़ना
Engrossed	Fully occupied in something	लीन होना
Ambush	Surprise attack	छिपकर हमला करना
Compulsive	Irresistible urge	बाध्य करने वाला
Distraction	Something that draws attention	ध्यान भटकाना
Conjectural	Based on guesses	अनुमानित
Giggle	To laugh in a silly way	ही-ही करना/हंसना
Abreast	Side by side	आमने-सामने
Profound	Very great or intense	गहरा
Precisely	Exactly	ठीक/सटीक
Resumed	Started again	दोबारा शुरू करना
Outlook	Viewpoint or perspective	दृष्टिकोण
Spectacle	A visually striking scene	नजारा

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✏️ Mijbil The Otter UP Board Question Answer (Short)

Q1. What ‘experiment’ did Maxwell think Camusfearna would be suitable for?

Ans: Maxwell thought that Camusfearna, being surrounded by water, would be an eminently suitable spot for the experiment of keeping an otter as a pet instead of a dog.

Q2. Why does Maxwell go to Basra? How long does he wait there and why?

Ans: Maxwell went to Basra to the Consulate-General to collect and answer his mail from Europe. He had to wait there for five days because his mail had not arrived, while his friend's mail had.

Q3. How does he get the otter? Does he like it?

Ans: He obtained the otter through two Arabs who brought it in a sack as a gift from his friend. Yes, he liked it; he describes his feeling as an 'otter fixation' or a thraldom to otters.

Q4. Why was the otter named ‘Maxwell’s otter’?

Ans: The otter belonged to a race previously unknown to science and was at length christened by zoologists as Lutrogale perspicillata maxwelli, hence it was called Maxwell's otter.

Q5. What happened when Maxwell took Mijbil to the bathroom?

Ans: Mijbil went wild with joy in the water, plunging and rolling in it, shooting up and down the length of the bathtub underwater.

Q6. How did Mijbil learn to turn the tap?

Ans: Mijbil watched Maxwell and within two days, he escaped to the bathroom and used his paws to fumble at the chromium taps until he produced a trickle of water and then a full flow.

Q7. What games did Mijbil invent?

Ans: Mijbil invented a game with a ping-pong ball where he would place it on the high end of a sloping suitcase and ambush it as it ran down the length of the lid.

Q8. How was Mijbil to be transported to England?

Ans: Since British airlines would not fly animals, Mijbil was to be transported in an eighteen-inch square box on a flight to Paris and then to London.

Q9. What did Mijbil do to the box?

Ans: Mijbil hated the box and tore the metal lining to shreds, injuring himself in the process so that blood trickled from the airholes.

Q10. Why did Maxwell put the otter back in the box? How did he feel?

Ans: He put it back because there was no other way to transport him to the airport. Maxwell felt a deep sympathy for the otter but had to do it to reach the flight on time.

Q11. Why does Maxwell say the airhostess was “the very queen of her kind”?

Ans: He calls her so because she was extremely kind, cooperated with him regarding the otter, and suggested he keep the pet on his knee.

Q12. What happened when the box was opened in the plane?

Ans: Mijbil was out of the box in a flash and disappeared, causing chaos. A woman stood up screaming "A rat!", and Maxwell dived for it but missed, getting his face covered in curry.

Q13. What were the 'compulsive habits' of school children mentioned by Maxwell?

Ans: School children had the habit of placing their feet squarely on the center of each paving block or touching every seventh upright of the iron railings.

Q14. What were Mijbil’s compulsive habits in London?

Ans: Mijbil would tug Maxwell to a low wall of a primary school, jump onto it, and gallop the full length of its thirty yards.

Q15. To what group of animals do otters belong?

Ans: Otters belong to a comparatively small group of animals called Mustellines, shared by the badger, mongoose, weasel, stoat, and mink.

Q16. What wild guesses did Londoners make about Mijbil?

Ans: Londoners guessed he was a baby seal, a squirrel, a hippo, a beaver, a bear cub, a leopard, or even a brontosaur.

Q17. What did the laborer digging a hole ask Maxwell?

Ans: The laborer dropped his tool, stared, and asked in surprise, "Here, Mister—what is that supposed to be?".

Q18. Where are otters found in large numbers?

Ans: Otters are found in large numbers in the marshes (wet areas near lakes, rivers, or seas) near Basra in Iraq.

Q19. What are the basic points to keep in mind before adopting a pet?

Ans: Important points include an annual license, vaccination, toilet training, regular grooming, balanced diet, and socialisation.

Q20. Why is owning a pet a lifetime commitment?

Ans: It involves considerable responsibility for ten years or more, and the decision should be made by the whole family.

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💡 Long Answer Type Questions

Q1. Describe the journey of Mijbil the otter from Basra to London. What challenges did Maxwell face?

Ans: Transporting Mijbil was a major challenge as British airlines didn't allow animals. Maxwell had to book a flight to Paris and then to London. Mijbil was packed in an 18-inch square box, but he tore the lining and injured himself, causing blood to trickle out. Inside the plane, Mijbil escaped from the box, creating chaos among passengers until a kind airhostess helped Maxwell retrieve him.

Q2. "Mijbil was an intelligent and fun-loving animal." Justify this statement with examples from the text.

Ans: Mijbil displayed great intelligence by learning to turn on the bathroom tap with his paws to produce a full flow of water. He was also very inventive with toys; he created a game where he would place a ping-pong ball on a sloping suitcase and ambush it as it rolled down. His playful nature was evident in his obsession with water and his "compulsive habits" during walks in London.

Q3. What were the 'compulsive habits' of Mijbil and school children as described by Maxwell?

Ans: Maxwell compares Mijbil's habits to school children who touch every seventh upright of iron railings or place their feet squarely on paving blocks. Mijbil developed a ritual of jumping onto a low wall of a primary school in London and galloping the full length of its thirty yards. These habits show the rhythmic and playful nature of both children and animals.

Q4. Give a character sketch of Maxwell as a pet owner.

Ans: Maxwell was a deeply caring and patient pet owner. He treated Mijbil with great sympathy even when the otter caused chaos or injured himself. He was observant of Mijbil's needs, creating a body-belt for him and allowing him to play freely in water. His "otter fixation" showed his deep emotional bond and commitment to his unique pet.

Q5. How did Londoners react to Mijbil? Mention the funny guesses they made.

Ans: Since Londoners had rarely seen an otter, they made many wild and funny guesses about Mijbil. They called him a baby seal, a beaver, a bear cub, a squirrel, and even a hippo. One laborer was so shocked that he dropped his tool and asked Maxwell, "Here, Mister—what is that supposed to be?".

Q6. Why does Maxwell call the airhostess "the very queen of her kind"?

Ans: Maxwell used this phrase because the airhostess was exceptionally kind and understanding. Instead of being angry about the escaped otter, she listened to Maxwell’s story and suggested he keep Mijbil on his knee. Her professional and compassionate behavior helped calm a stressful situation on the plane.

Q7. Describe the physical appearance of Mijbil and how he was 'christened'.

Ans: Mijbil looked like a very small, medievally conceived dragon. His body was coated with symmetrical pointed scales of mud armour, which when cleaned, revealed a soft velvet fur of chocolate-brown color. He was a race previously unknown to science and was eventually named Lutrogale perspicillata maxwelli by zoologists.

Q8. What are the responsibilities involved in owning a pet according to the SPCA note?

Ans: According to the SPCA, owning a pet is a lifetime commitment requiring full family agreement. Responsibilities include obtaining a license, annual vaccinations, toilet training, regular grooming, providing a balanced diet, and socialisation. One must provide exercise, affection, and play while avoiding keeping animals confined in cages.

Q9. Describe Mijbil's obsession with water and his behavior in the bathroom.

Ans: For Mijbil, water had to be kept on the move; a bowl of water must be overturned or sploshed in until it overflows. When taken to the bathroom, he went wild with joy, plunging and rolling in the tub. He even learned to manipulate the chromium taps with his paws to create a flow of water by himself.

Q10. Why did Maxwell wait for five days in Basra? What happened during this period?

Ans: Maxwell waited in Basra for his mail from Europe. While his friend's mail arrived quickly, Maxwell's mail was delayed due to technical issues and a religious holiday. During this time, he finally received the otter from two Arabs as a gift from his friend, which changed the course of his life.

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🎯 Mijbil The Otter UP Board MCQ

1. Who is the author of the lesson 'Mijbil the Otter'?
(A) Gavin Maxwell | (B) Lokesh Abrol | (C) Arup Kumar Datta | (D) Lucio Rodrigues
Correct Answer: (A) Gavin Maxwell

2. Where did the author live in Scotland?
(A) London | (B) Camusfearna | (C) Basra | (D) Paris
Correct Answer: (B) Camusfearna

3. What was the name of Maxwell’s pet dog who died?
(A) Mijbil | (B) Jonnie | (C) Tommy | (D) Bruno
Correct Answer: (B) Jonnie

4. The author decided to keep an otter instead of a ______?
(A) Cat | (B) Dog | (C) Rabbit | (D) Parrot
Correct Answer: (B) Dog

5. Where are otters found in large numbers?
(A) Deserts | (B) Marshes | (C) Mountains | (D) Forests
Correct Answer: (B) Marshes

6. In which year did the author travel to Southern Iraq?
(A) 1950 | (B) 1956 | (C) 1960 | (D) 1945
Correct Answer: (B) 1956

7. Where did the author go to collect his mail?
(A) London | (B) Paris | (C) Basra | (D) Cairo
Correct Answer: (C) Basra

8. Who brought the otter for the author?
(A) His friend | (B) Two Arabs | (C) His servant | (D) A pilot
Correct Answer: (B) Two Arabs

9. The otter looked like a very small, medievally conceived ______?
(A) Lizard | (B) Dragon | (C) Crocodile | (D) Dinosaur
Correct Answer: (B) Dragon

10. What was the color of the otter after the mud was removed?
(A) Black | (B) Grey | (C) Chocolate-brown | (D) White
Correct Answer: (C) Chocolate-brown

11. For how long was Mijbil neither hostile nor friendly?
(A) First 12 hours | (B) First 24 hours | (C) Two days | (D) One week
Correct Answer: (B) First 24 hours

12. What was Mijbil's favorite place to play?
(A) Bedroom | (B) Bathroom | (C) Kitchen | (D) Garden
Correct Answer: (B) Bathroom

13. Mijbil learned to turn on the ______ with his paws?
(A) Lights | (B) Radio | (C) Chromium taps | (D) Door handle
Correct Answer: (C) Chromium taps

14. What were Mijbil’s favorite toys for his pastime?
(A) Marbles | (B) Sticks | (C) Bones | (D) Shoes
Correct Answer: (A) Marbles

15. How many inches square was the box made for Mijbil?
(A) 10 inches | (B) 15 inches | (C) 18 inches | (D) 20 inches
Correct Answer: (C) 18 inches

16. Why did the author book a flight to Paris instead of London?
(A) It was cheaper | (B) British airlines would not fly animals | (C) He wanted to see Paris | (D) Paris had better airports
Correct Answer: (B) British airlines would not fly animals

17. What did the airhostess suggest to Maxwell in the plane?
(A) Put the otter back in the box | (B) Keep the otter on his knee | (C) Give the otter some milk | (D) Leave the otter in the cockpit
Correct Answer: (B) Keep the otter on his knee

18. When Mijbil escaped in the plane, what did a woman scream?
(A) A ghost! | (B) A rat! | (C) A snake! | (D) A cat!
Correct Answer: (B) A rat!

19. Where did Maxwell find his face covered after diving for Mijbil?
(A) Mud | (B) Water | (C) Curry | (D) Ink
Correct Answer: (C) Curry

20. How long did Mijbil and Maxwell stay in London?
(A) One week | (B) Nearly a month | (C) Two months | (D) One day
Correct Answer: (B) Nearly a month

21. What did Mijbil do on the low wall of the primary school?
(A) Sleep | (B) Bark | (C) Gallop | (D) Hide
Correct Answer: (C) Gallop

22. Otters belong to a group of animals called ______?
(A) Reptiles | (B) Mustellines | (C) Rodents | (D) Amphibians
Correct Answer: (B) Mustellines

23. Which guess was NOT made by Londoners about Mijbil?
(A) Baby seal | (B) Hippo | (C) Beaver | (D) Elephant
Correct Answer: (D) Elephant

24. What was the question asked by the laborer digging a hole?
(A) Is it a dog? | (B) What is that supposed to be? | (C) Where did you get it? | (D) Does it bite?
Correct Answer: (B) What is that supposed to be?

25. What game did Mijbil invent with a suitcase?
(A) Hide and seek | (B) Ping-pong ball game | (C) Catch me if you can | (D) Football
Correct Answer: (B) Ping-pong ball game

26. Owning a pet is a ______?
(A) Short-term fun | (B) Lifetime commitment | (C) Small responsibility | (D) Hobby
Correct Answer: (B) Lifetime commitment

27. What should you avoid according to the SPCA note?
(A) Feeding pets | (B) Keeping pets in cages | (C) Training pets | (D) Bathing pets
Correct Answer: (B) Keeping pets in cages

28. What was the scientific name given to Mijbil?
(A) Canis Lupus | (B) Lutrogale perspicillata maxwelli | (C) Felis Catus | (D) Ursus Arctos
Correct Answer: (B) Lutrogale perspicillata maxwelli

29. What was used as a 'lead' for Mijbil in London?
(A) A chain | (B) A body-belt | (C) A rope | (D) Nothing
Correct Answer: (B) A body-belt

30. Why was Mijbil's skin initially not visible?
(A) It was too dark | (B) It was covered in thick mud | (C) He was wearing clothes | (D) He was too small
Correct Answer: (B) It was covered in thick mud

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📄 Extract Based Questions

"With the opening of that sack began a phase of my life that has not yet ended... The creature that emerged from this sack on to the spacious tiled floor of the Consulate bedroom resembled most of all a very small, medievally conceived dragon."

Q1. What began a new phase of the author's life?
Ans: The opening of the sack containing the otter began a new phase of his life.

Q2. What did the creature resemble?
Ans: The creature resembled a very small, medievally conceived dragon.

"I made a body-belt for him and took him on a lead to the bathroom, where for half an hour he went wild with joy in the water, plunging and rolling in it... water must be kept on the move and made to do things."

Q3. Where did the author take the otter?
Ans: The author took the otter to the bathroom on a lead.

Q4. How did the otter behave in the water?
Ans: He went wild with joy, plunging and rolling in the water for half an hour.

"Within less than a minute he had turned the tap far enough to produce a trickle of water, and after a moment or two achieved the full flow."

Q5. What did Mijbil learn to do with the tap?
Ans: He learned to turn the tap with his paws to produce a flow of water.

Q6. How much time did he take to produce the trickle?
Ans: He took less than a minute to produce a trickle of water.

"Mij was out of the box in a flash. He disappeared at high speed down the aircraft. There were squawks and shrieks, and a woman stood up on her seat screaming out, 'A rat! A rat!'"

Q7. What happened when the box was opened?
Ans: Mij was out of the box in a flash and disappeared down the aircraft at high speed.

Q8. Why was the woman screaming?
Ans: She was screaming because she thought the otter was a rat.

"It is not, I suppose, in any way strange that the average Londoner should not recognise an otter... random guesses hit on 'a baby seal' and 'a squirrel.' 'Is that a walrus, mister?'"

Q9. Why were Londoners making guesses?
Ans: Because the average Londoner did not recognize an otter as they were rare in the city.

Q10. Mention any two animals that Londoners guessed Mijbil was.
Ans: Londoners guessed he was a 'baby seal' or a 'squirrel'.

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📊 Case Study 1: SPCA Guidelines & Responsibility

Scenario: Gavin Maxwell ne Jonnie ki maut ke baad ek anokha pet (Otter) chunne ka faisla kiya. Lekin SPCA ke anusaar, pet rakhna ek "lifetime commitment" hai jisme vaccination, grooming aur socialisation jaise mudde shamil hain.

Q1. Why is owning a pet considered a 'lifetime commitment'?
Ans: It involves responsibility for 10 years or more and requires full family agreement.

Q2. List three basic points to keep in mind before adopting a puppy/pet.
Ans: (i) Annual licensing (ii) Annual vaccination (iii) Proper toilet training.

Q3. What is 'wrong' according to the socialisation of pets?
Ans: Keeping pets confined in cages or tied up to stop them from dirtying the garden is wrong.

📊 Case Study 2: Transporting Mijbil to London

Scenario: Maxwell ko Mijbil ko Basra se London le jana tha. British airlines ne mana kar diya, isliye unhone Paris ki flight li. Mijbil ko ek 18-inch square box mein rakha gaya jise usne andar se tod diya aur khud ko chot pahunchayi.

Q4. Why did Maxwell have to book a flight to Paris first?
Ans: Because the British airline insisted that animals should be carried in a box on the floor and would not fly them directly.

Q5. What happened when Mijbil was put in the box?
Ans: He tore the lining of the box to shreds and injured himself, causing blood to trickle out.

Q6. How did the airhostess help Maxwell during the journey?
Ans: She allowed Maxwell to keep the otter on his knee and helped him when Mijbil escaped.

📊 Case Study 3: Habitat and Intelligence

Scenario: Otters Iraq ke marshes mein paaye jaate hain. Mijbil ne nal kholna aur suitcase par ball se khelna seekh liya tha. London mein log use pehchan nahi paate the aur ajeeb andaze lagate the.

Q7. Where are otters found in large numbers according to the text?
Ans: They are found in the marshes near Basra in Iraq.

Q8. How did Mijbil demonstrate his intelligence in the bathroom?
Ans: He learned to fumble at the chromium taps with his paws until he produced a full flow of water.

Q9. What were some of the random guesses made by Londoners about Mijbil?
Ans: They guessed he was a baby seal, a squirrel, a hippo, or even a brontosaur.

Q10. What 'compulsive habit' did Mijbil develop in London?
Ans: He would jump onto the low wall of a primary school and gallop the full length of it.

❓ Mijbil The Otter: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1. Who is the author of 'Mijbil the Otter'?
Ans: The author is Gavin Maxwell, a famous naturalist and writer.

Q2. Why did Maxwell decide to keep an otter as a pet?
Ans: After his dog Jonnie died, he felt lonely and thought Camusfearna was a suitable place for an otter since it was surrounded by water.

Q3. What does 'Otter Fixation' mean in the chapter?
Ans: It refers to the deep emotional bond and obsession that people who own otters usually develop.

Q4. What was the scientific name of Maxwell’s otter?
Ans: The scientific name is Lutrogale perspicillata maxwelli.

Q5. How did Mijbil look when he first arrived?
Ans: He looked like a small 'medievally conceived dragon' and was completely covered in thick mud.

Q6. How long did it take to reveal Mijbil's true color?
Ans: It took almost a month of cleaning to remove the mud and see his chocolate-brown velvet fur.

Q7. What is an otter's reaction to water?
Ans: Otters love water; for them, water must be kept on the move and splashed around until it overflows.

Q8. How did Mijbil show his intelligence?
Ans: He learned to turn on the chromium taps in the bathroom to produce a full flow of water.

Q9. What game did Mijbil invent with a suitcase?
Ans: He would place a ping-pong ball on the high end of a sloping suitcase and ambush it as it rolled down.

Q10. What were Mijbil's favorite toys?
Ans: Marbles, rubber fruit, and ping-pong balls were his favorite playthings.

Q11. Why was transporting Mijbil to London difficult?
Ans: British airlines did not allow animals, so Maxwell had to book a flight to Paris and then to London.

Q12. What was the size of the box used for Mijbil?
Ans: The box was eighteen inches square.

Q13. Why did Mijbil bleed in the box?
Ans: He hated the box and tore the metal lining to shreds, which caused him injuries and bleeding.

Q14. Why does Maxwell call the airhostess the "queen of her kind"?
Ans: Because she was extremely kind and suggested that Maxwell keep the otter on his knee during the flight.

Q15. What happened when Mijbil escaped from the box in the plane?
Ans: He disappeared under the seats, causing a woman to scream "A rat!" and Maxwell's face to get covered in curry.

Q16. What 'compulsive habits' did Mijbil have in London?
Ans: He would jump on the low wall of a primary school and gallop the full length of its thirty yards.

Q17. What are Mustellines?
Ans: It is a group of animals including otters, badgers, mongooses, and weasels.

Q18. What was the funniest guess a Londoner made about Mijbil?
Ans: A laborer digging a hole asked Maxwell, "Here, Mister—what is that supposed to be?".

Q19. List some guesses Londoners made about Mijbil's identity.
Ans: Baby seal, hippo, beaver, squirrel, bear cub, and leopard.

Q20. Why did Londoners fail to recognize an otter?
Ans: Because otters are rare in a city like London, and average people had never seen one.

Q21. Is owning a pet a serious responsibility?
Ans: Yes, it is a lifetime commitment (10 years or more) that requires considerable responsibility.

Q22. What does SPCA stand for?
Ans: Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.

Q23. Why is vaccination important for pets?
Ans: It protects them against major diseases and ensures their health.

Q24. What is a 'body-belt' in the context of the story?
Ans: A harness used by Maxwell to lead Mijbil, similar to a dog's leash.

Q25. How did Mijbil behave on his first night?
Ans: He was indifferent and aloof, choosing to sleep on the floor far from Maxwell's bed.

Q26. What happened on the second night?
Ans: Mijbil came to Maxwell's bed and slept in the crook of his knees.

Q27. Why did the laborer drop his tool?
Ans: He was shocked and surprised to see a strange animal like an otter.

Q28. Where were the marshes mentioned in the story located?
Ans: They were located near Basra in Iraq.

Q29. What is 'socialisation' for a pet?
Ans: It means helping the pet interact with people and other animals without fear or aggression.

Q30. Can I download Mijbil the Otter UP Board PDF?
Ans: Yes, you can find the complete solutions and PDF notes on shyarana.com.

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