Class 9 English NCERT Solutions: Grandmaster Koneru Humpy & Jesse Owens

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This section provides NCERT Solutions for Class 9 English (Main Course), focusing on Chapter 7(A), 'Grandmaster Koneru Humpy: Queen of 64 Squares'. It includes detailed exercises to help students complete biodata for chess prodigy Koneru Humpy and a biography for legendary athlete Jesse Owens, using provided information. The solutions offer a structured way to practice information retrieval and biographical writing. These exercises are designed to enhance reading comprehension and writing skills, making them valuable for exam preparation and revision.

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BoardCBSE
ClassClass 9
SubjectMain Course
Session2026
LanguageEnglish
TypeNCERT Solutions
Chapter7.(A) Grandmaster Koneru Humpy Queen of 64 Squares

Chapter summary

This chapter's NCERT Solutions for Class 9 English (Main Course) focus on biographical information. Students will practice completing a biodata for chess Grandmaster Koneru Humpy and filling in blanks in a biography of athlete Jesse Owens, based on given facts. The exercises reinforce the ability to extract and present factual information coherently.

Learning outcomes

  • Complete a biodata using provided factual information.
  • Fill in blanks in a biography based on a timeline of events.
  • Understand the key achievements of Koneru Humpy and Jesse Owens.
  • Practice information retrieval from given data.
  • Improve biographical writing skills.

Topics covered

Paper topics

  • Biographical Information
  • Koneru Humpy
  • Jesse Owens
  • Chess Achievements
  • Athletics Achievements
  • Biodata Completion
  • Biography Writing
  • Information Retrieval
  • Class 9 English
  • NCERT Solutions

Important topics

  • Koneru Humpy's Career Milestones
  • Jesse Owens' Olympic Success
  • Completing Biographical Data
  • Using Timelines for Biographies
  • Key Achievements in Sports

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Questions and Solutions

Question 1

Now complete the Biodata on Koneru Humpy:

KONERU HUMPY

Name: _____ Father's Name: _____ Born on: _____ Place of Birth: _____ Trained by: _____ First achievements: _____

  • _____
  • _____ _____ _____

Recent achievements:

  • _____ _____
Solution:

To complete the biodata for Grandmaster Koneru Humpy, we use the information provided in the source text. Here is the completed biodata:

Name: Koneru Humpy

Father's Name: Koneru Ashok

Born on: March 31, 1987

Place of Birth: Gudivada, Andhra Pradesh

Trained by: Koneru Ashok

First achievements:

  • Stood 4th in the Indian under 8 championship in 1995.
  • Won the World Girls' Championship under 10.
  • Won the World Girls' Championship under 12.
  • Won the World Girls' Championship under 14.
  • Won the World Girls' Junior Championships.
  • Acquired IM title in 1999.
  • Achieved 3rd GM Norms in Elekes Memorial Grandmaster Tournament in Budapest.
  • Won the world junior Girls Chess championship in 2001.

Recent achievements:

  • From 2002 to 2008, held the record for the youngest woman ever to become a Grandmaster.
  • Received the Arjuna Award in 2003.
  • Received the Padmashri Award in 2007.
  • Received the Raja Lakshmi Award in 2008.

Question 2

Below is some information about Jesse Owens, one of the most famous athletes of all times. His friend is planning to write his biography. Using information from the table, complete the biography. (The first gap has been completed for you, as an example.)

1913: Birth, Alabama, USA

1934: After First world War-goes to school, teachers recognise and develop his athletic talents.

1935: Six world records

1936: Berlin Olympics, four gold medals

1950: Sports experts vote him Greatest Track Athlete of the half Century.

1960: Another athlete breaks Owen's last Olympic record.

1980: Dies of lung cancer.

Jesse Owens was born in Alabama USA, in 1913. He was the youngest of ten children, and the family lived in a cramped shanty house. After the First World War, the family moved to Cleveland, where his school(1) _____ his talents. He quickly became a local hero. Soon after wards he gained a place not only at the Ohio State University, but also in the US Olympic team.

On 25th May 1935, Jesse Owens performed athletics' greatest feat when he (2) _____ at the Ohio State University Athletics Championships. A year later, at the Berlin Olympics, his greatness was confirmed; he (3) _____ for 100m, 200m, long jump and sprint relay.

Because of his achievements in the track and field events, in 1950 he (4) ______. His last Olympic record (5) _____ only in 1960. This great athlete (6) _____ 1980.

Solution:

Here is the completed biography of Jesse Owens, using the provided timeline and information:

Jesse Owens was born in Alabama USA, in 1913. He was the youngest of ten children, and the family lived in a cramped shanty house. After the First World War, the family moved to Cleveland, where his school (1) recognised and developed his talents. He quickly became a local hero. Soon afterwards, he gained a place not only at the Ohio State University, but also in the US Olympic team.

On 25th May 1935, Jesse Owens performed athletics' greatest feat when he (2) set six world records at the Ohio State University Athletics Championships. A year later, at the Berlin Olympics, his greatness was confirmed; he (3) won four gold medals for 100m, 200m, long jump and sprint relay.

Because of his achievements in the track and field events, in 1950 he (4) was voted the Greatest Track Athlete of the half Century. His last Olympic record (5) was broken only in 1960. This great athlete (6) died of lung cancer in 1980.

Common mistakes

  • Incorrectly transcribing dates or achievements.
  • Misplacing information within the biographical structure.
  • Failing to use the exact information provided in the source.
  • Grammatical errors when filling in sentence gaps.

Revision tips

  • Review the timeline for Jesse Owens carefully before filling in the biography.
  • Ensure all details for Koneru Humpy's biodata are accurately transferred.
  • Read the completed biographies aloud to check for flow and coherence.
  • Compare your answers with the provided solutions to identify any discrepancies.

Practice MCQs

Q1. What was Koneru Humpy's birth name?

Q2. In which year did Jesse Owens receive the title 'Greatest Track Athlete of the half Century'?

Q3. Koneru Humpy acquired the IM title in which year?

Q4. How many gold medals did Jesse Owens win at the Berlin Olympics?

Q5. Which award did Koneru Humpy receive in 2007?

Frequently asked questions

What is the main focus of these NCERT Solutions for Class 9 English?

These solutions focus on Chapter 7(A), 'Grandmaster Koneru Humpy: Queen of 64 Squares', and involve completing a biodata for Koneru Humpy and a biography for Jesse Owens using provided information.

What skills do these exercises help develop?

The exercises help develop skills in information retrieval, accurate data transcription, biographical writing, and understanding key achievements in sports.

Are the questions from the source document preserved?

Yes, the questions remain the same as in the source document, with expanded wording for clarity where needed.

How are the solutions presented?

Each solution is rewritten to be clear and comprehensive, guiding students through the process of filling in the biodata and biography accurately based on the provided facts.

What is the significance of the Jesse Owens biography exercise?

This exercise helps students practice constructing a narrative from a chronological list of events, enhancing their understanding of biographical structure and timeline-based writing.

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