CLASS XI GENERAL ENGLISH

SECTION-A
LESSON 1: GENDER BIAS

OBJECTIVE TYPE QUESTIONS

1.Who is the writer of the lesson 'Gender Bias'?

Ans. Sudha Murthy

2. The writer wanted to do a doctorate in .

a. English b. Physics c. Computer Science d. Mathematics
Ans. c. Computer Science

3. JRD TATA was the owner of ……….

a. Reliance Industries b. Trident c. Patanjali d. Tata Industries
Ans. d. Tata Industries

4. In which month and year did the events of the lesson 'Gender Bias' occur?
a. Aug 1947 b. Sept 2008 c. April 1974 d. May 2010.
Ans. c. April 1974

5. What percent of students in today's engineering colleges are girls?

a. 20% b. 70% c. 50% d. 10%
Ans. c. 50%

6. Why did the author collect Rs. 30 each from her friends?
a. to buy ticket b. to buy saris for them c. to see a movie d. to buy toys
Ans. b. to buy saris for them

7. Sumant Moolgaokar was the chairman of .

a. Ponds Co. b. Lakme Co. c. Telco Co. d. Microsoft
Ans. c. Telco Co.

8.(The Ambanis/ The Tatas) started the basic infrastructure industries in India.
Ans. The Tatas

9. Sudha was on her way to the advertisement on (hostel/lecture hall) when she saw the
the notice board.
Ans. hostel
10. Sudha wrote a post card to J.R.D. Tata to complain against the injustice his company was perpetrating.
(True/False)
Ans. True
11. Sudha went to (Pune/Mumbai) for the interview.
Ans. Pune
12. How many people were there on the interview panel?
a. Four b. Five c. Six d. Seven
Ans. c. Six
13. What was the affectionate term by which people at Bombay House addressed JRD Tata?
Ans. “Appro” (which means “our” in Gujarati)

SHORT ANSWER TYPE QUESTIONS

1. What course was the author pursuing at the Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore?
Ans. The author was pursuing Masters in Computer Science at the Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore.
2. Where did the author want to complete a doctorate in Computer Science?
Ans. The author wanted to go abroad to complete a doctorate in Computer Science.
3. Which advertisement did the author see on the notice board?
Ans. She saw a standard job requirement notice from the famous automobile company, Telco.
4. What was there in the advertisement that made the author very upset?
Ans. A line in the advertisement that lady candidates need not apply made the author very upset.
5. Why did Sudha write a postcard to Telco?
Ans. Sudha wrote a post card to Telco to complain against gender discrimination in the company.
6. What telegram did the author receive from Telco?
Ans. She received a telegram to appear for an interview at Telco’s Pune office.
7. Why did the author's hostel mates want her to go to Pune for the interview?
Ans. The author’s hostel mates wanted her to use the opportunity to go to Pune free of cost and buy the famous Pune
saris for cheap.
8. How many people were there on the interview panel? What did the author realize? Ans. There were six people on the
interview panel. She realized that it was a serious business.
9. What did Sudha tell the panel before the interview?
Ans. Sudha told the panel that she thought that it was only a technical interview.
10. What type of questions was the author asked by the interview panel?
Ans. The author was asked technical questions by the interview panel.
11. When did Sudha first see JRD Tata?
Ans. Sudha first saw JRD Tata when she was showing some reports to Sumant Moolgaokar in his Bombay office.
12. What did Sumant Moolgaokar tell JRD about Sudha?
Ans. Sumant Moolgaokar told JRD that Sudha was the first engineer to work on Telco’s shop floor.
13. How many girls are now studying in engineering colleges?
Ans. Fifty percent students studying these days in engineering colleges are girls.
14. What would the author want from life, if time stops?
Ans. Sudha would want JRD to be alive so that he could see how the company he had started had grown.

LONG ANSWER TYPE QUESTIONS

1. Draw a character sketch of Sudha Murthy. (or) Describe Sudha’s life as a student at the Indian Institute of Science,
Bangalore.
Ans. Sudha was a young, bold and bright girl. Life was full of fun and joy. She was doing her masters course in
Computer Science at the Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore. She was the only girl in her post graduate department.
She wanted to go abroad to complete her doctorate in Computer Science. She had not thought of taking up a job in India.
But when she saw the line “Lady Candidates need not apply” in the job requirement notice from Telco, she thought of
complaining against the injustice and gender bias to the topmost person in Telco. She wrote a post card to JRD Tata. She
faced the interview panel confidently and became the first woman engineer to work on Telco’s shop floor.

2. What were Sudha’s plans after completing her master’s course in Computer Science?
Ans. Sudha was a young, bold and bright girl. She was doing her masters course in Computer Science at the Indian
Institute of Science, Bangalore. She was the only girl in her post graduate department. She wanted to go abroad to
complete her doctorate in Computer Science. She had been offered scholarship by many universities in the USA. She had
not thought of taking up a job in India.
 LESSON 2: THE PORTRAIT OF A LADY
OBJECTIVE TYPE QUESTIONS

Multiple Choice, True/ False, Fill in the Blanks :-

Q1. Who is the author of the lesson, ''The Portrait of A Lady''?
a. Sudha Murthy b. D. V. Jindal
c. Khushwant Singh d. Sant Singh Sekhon
Q2. What is the relationship between the author and the old lady?
a. Mother - son b. Brother - sister
c. Grandmother - grandson c. Aunt - nephew
Q3. Whose portrait hung above the mantelpiece in the drawing room?
a. Author's father b. Author's grandfather
c. Author's uncle d. Author's grandmother
Q4. How would the grandmother and the author go to the school?
a. By car b. By cycle
c. Walking d. By bus
Q5. The grandmother moved about in spotless white clothes. (True / False)
Q6. Who used to go to the school with the author? (author’s grandmother/ author’s grandfather)
Q7. The grandmother read ______ at the temple. (holy books /books)
Q8. Her silvery white hair gave her a ______ look.
Q9.Where was the Grandfather's portrait hung?
a. On the wall b. On the mantelpiece
c. On the roof d. On the Sofa
Q10. Who followed the grandmother and author to the school?
a. Villagers b. Children
c. Village dogs d. Cats
ANSWERS : 1.Khushwant Singh , 2.Grandmother-grandson, 3.Author's grandfather, 4. Walking , 5. True , 6. author’s
grandmother , 7. Holy books , 8. Graceful, 9. On the mantelpiece , 10. Village dogs

VERY SHORT ANSWER TYPE QUESTIONS - ANSWERS

Q1. Who is the author of this chapter?

Ans. Khushwant Singh.
Q2. Whose portrait does the writer give in , 'The Portrait of A Lady'?
Ans. His grandmother's.
Q3. How did the grandmother look like?
Ans. She was short, fat and slightly bent.
Q4. How was her face?
Ans. Her face was a criss - cross of wrinkles.
Q5. Who accompanied the writer to the village school?
Ans. His grandmother.
Q6. Why did the author's grandmother carry stale chapattis with her?
Ans. To feed the village dogs.
Q7. Which school was the writer sent to in the city?
Ans. An English school.
Q8. Why did the author's grandmother stop feedings the dogs in the city?
Ans. Because there were no street dogs in the city.
Q9. How many years did the author study abroad?
Ans. Five.
Q10. What did the grandmother do inside the temple?
Ans. She read the scriptures.
Q11. What kind of change did come in the grandmother in the evening?
Ans. She did not pray for the first time.
Q12. What happened to the grandmother the next morning?
Ans. She was taken ill.
Q13. Who threw breadcrumbs to the sparrows after the grandmother's death?
Ans. The author's mother.
SHORT ANSWER TYPEQUESTIONS

Q1. Whose portrait hung above the mantelpiece in the drawing room?
Ans. The portrait of the author's grandfather hung above the mantelpiece in the drawing room. He wore a big turban and
loose-fitting clothes. He looked at least a hundred years old.
Q2. Why did she say her prayer in a monotonous sing song?
Ans. The author lived with his grandmother in the village. She used to wake him up and got him ready for school. She
said her prayer in a monotonous sing song manner so that the author might listen and learn it by heart.
Q3. Why did Grandmother always go to school with the author?
Ans. The author's grandmother always went to school with him. The school was attached to the temple. While the author
attended his class, she would read the holy books inside the temple. When they both had finished, they would walk back
together.
Q4. . How did they feed the village dogs while returning home?
Ans. When the author's grandmother went to leave the author to school, she would take some chapattis with her. On the
way back, the village dogs would meet them. They would feed the village dogs with stale chapattis.
Q5. '' That was the turning - point in our friendship ''. What happened to the friendship?
Ans. When the author's parents were settled in the city, the author with his grandmother also went to live there. In the
city, his grandmother no longer came to school with him. The friendship between the author and his grandmother was
broken. That was the turning point in their friendship.
Q6. Why was Grandmother unhappy about the school education?
Ans. When the author came back from school, his grandmother would ask him what the teacher had taught him. He
would tell her English words and little things of western things. This made her unhappy.
Q7. What did grandmother do from sunrise to sunset?
Ans. She sat by her spinning - wheel, She rarely left it to talk to anyone. Only in the afternoon, she took rest for a while
to feed the sparrows.
Q8. How did the sparrows show (on the last day) that they had not come for the bread?
Ans. When the grandmother's corpse was lying in the verandah, thousands of sparrows sat scattered on the floor. There
was no chirruping. The author's mother broke some bread into pieces and threw to them. The sparrows took no notice of
the pieces of bread and flew away quietly.

LONG ANSWER TYPE QUESTIONS

Q1. Give a brief pen- portrait of the grandmother.

Ans. Grandmother was an old woman. She was short, fat and slightly bent. Her face was full of wrinkles. She put on
spotless white clothes. There was a great friendship between her and the author. She wake him up every morning and got
him ready for the school. She would help him in his studies. Grandmother was a religious woman. She would say her
prayer regularly in the morning. She would go to the temple and recite holy books. Grandmother was a noble and kind
woman. She loved to feed birds and animals. She used to feed dogs in the village and sparrows in the city. She did not
lose temper. Thus she was a grand old lady.

Q2. Write brief note on Grandmother's relationship with the sparrows.

Ans. In the city, Grandmother used to feed the sparrows daily with breadcrumbs. She would feed them very lovingly.
Hundreds of sparrows collected round her. But she never shoo'd them away. The sparrows too seemed to enjoy her
company. When Grandmother died, the sparrows were full of grief. The author's mother threw some crumbs to them. But
they did not touch them even. They flew away quietly when Grandmother's dead body was carried off for cremation.

Q3. How would Grandmother prepare the author for school?

Ans. Grandmother used to wake up the author in the morning. She bathed and dressed him while she said her morning
prayer. She said her morning prayer in a sing song manner. She wanted the author to hear it and get to know it by heart.
Then she would fetch his wooden slate, a tiny earthen ink-pot and a reed pen. She would then give him a breakfast of a
thick, stale chapatti with a little butter and sugar spread on it. She would carry several stale chapattis with her for the
village dogs. They went to school together.

LESSON 3: LIBERTY AND DISCIPLINE

OBJECTIVE TYPE QUESTION

Q1. What is discipline?
Ans: Discipline is a training of mind and character.
Q2. Who is the writer of Liberty and Discipline?
Ans: William Slim.
Q3. Who punished the writer for not returning a salute properly to his subordinate?
Ans: His Colonel.
Q4. Discipline begins with ……..
Ans: Officers.
Q5. Is Discipline unavoidable?
Ans: No.
Q6: Who saluted the author?
Ans: His junior.
Q7: What is a restraint on Liberty?
And: Discipline
Q8. Discipline is derogatory (True/False)
Ans: False
Q9.You will keep to the left for enjoyment (True/False)
Ans: False

Fill in the blanks in Questions 10 to 14 with suitable blanks

(a) Officers (b) Unavoidable (c) Work (d)Restraint (e) Liberty
Q10.We can not have ……. without discipline.
Q11.Discipline is …… for a modern man.
Q12. Discipline is a …….. on Liberty.
Q13. Discipline makes a man to do his …….. without being watched.
Q14. Discipline begins with………
Ans: 10.e 11. b 12. d 13. c 14.a

Choose True or False for Questions 15 to 20

Q15.When we get in our car, we can choose where we want to go that is discipline.
Q16. To keep left is our advantage.
Q17.The British believed in the freedom to think what they like.
Q18.People think Liberty is a restraint on discipline.
Q19. The colonel said that the discipline begins with the offices.
Q20. A nation can overcome economic or military crisis only with discipline.
Ans: 15. False 16. True 17. True 18. False 19. True 20. True
Q21. Match column A with B with correct answer.
Column A Column B
1 Choose (a) A holy lecture
2 Sermon (b) A difficult situation
3 Inclination (c) Courage to start
4 Unavoidable (d) Select
5 Acknowledge (e) Inevitable
6 Grin (f) Bent of mind
7 Technique (g) Insulting
8 Derogatory (h) Method
9 Initiative (i) Smile widely
10 Crisis (j) Know to be correct
Ans: 1.d 2. a 3.f 4.e 5.j 6.i 7.h 8.g 9.c 10.b
Q22.We believe in freedom to say
(a) What we don’t like
(b) What we like
(c) Where we like
Ans: (b) What we like
Q23.No nation can progress without
(a)Responsibility
(b)Liberty
(c) Discipline
Ans (c) Discipline
Q24. When we drive through streets we keep to the left of the road. That is
(a)Freedom
(b)Liberty
(c) Discipline
Ans: (c) Discipline

SHORT ANSWER TYPE QUESTIONS

Q1. How does the author define liberty?

Ans: Liberty means the freedom to make a choice. When you get in a car you can choose where you want to go, that is
liberty.
Q2. What is discipline?
Ans: Discipline means to do something under rules and regulations. While driving you keep to the left of the road that
is discipline.
Q3. Why should one keep to the left?
Ans: For one's on safety, for the consideration of others and fear of punishment.
Q4. How does pure discipline differs from enforced discipline?
Ans: Pure discipline is self discipline that comes from within by consent or understanding. Enforced discipline is
enforced by physical violence and fear.
Q5. What type of liberty do the British believes in?
Ans: The British believe in the freedom to think what they like, say what they like, work at what they like and go
where they like.
Q6. Why does one have a natural inclination to avoid discipline?
Ans: One has a natural inclination to avoid discipline because discipline is considered to be a restraint on liberty.
Q7. Why is discipline unavoidable for a modern man?
Ans: Modern man's life is complex. We all are interdependent. Discipline keeps us at the right track.
Q8. How did the author acknowledge the salute of a private soldier?
Ans: The author acknowledged his salute in a very casual way with an airy wave of his hand.
Q9. How did the Colonel punish the author for not returning a salute properly?
Ans: The Colonel told Sergeant Major to plant his staff in the ground and let the author practice how to return a salute
till he knew how to return it.
Q10. What did the Colonel tell the author about discipline?
Ans: The Colonel told author that discipline begins with the officers.
Q11. How can the leader build up the leadership of his team?
Ans: Leader can build up team with discipline.
Q12. How can you say that disciple is not derogatory?
Ans: Discipline is not derogatory because it is only Discipline that enables man to enjoy liberty.
Q13 What is Democracy according to author?
Ans: According to the author democracy means that responsibility is decentralized.
Q14. How can a nation can overcome an economic or military crisis?
Ans: A nation can overcome economic or military crisis with Discipline

LONG ANSWER TYPE QUESTIONS

Q1: How does History teach us the need of a disciplined living? Explain.
Ans: History teaches us that in the absence of discipline the order fades away in a nation, its economics life decays, its
standard of living falls and security for the weak and the poor vanishes. Then to enforce discipline some military power
or a dictator steps in. He imposes some sort of discipline to control the situation. As a result the liberty of the people is
curbed and crushed.

Q2: What is the relationship between liberty and discipline?

Ans: Liberty and discipline exist together. They are two sides of the same coin. When you get in a car you can choose
where you want to go, that is liberty. But while driving, you will keep to the left of the road that is discipline. Discipline
is a restraint on liberty. Many of us have an inclination to avoid it. But we cannot get worth having without paying
something for it. Liberty and discipline go hand in hand to strengthen a nation and its people.

Q3: What does indiscipline lead to?

Ans: Discipline is unavoidable for the modern man. It is only discipline that enables men to live in a community and yet
retain individual liberty. Indiscipline leads to economic and social ruin of a nation. Without discipline the security of the
poor and the weak vanished. Indiscipline is an enemy of a man and a nation. It leads to chaos and civil war. Indiscipline
eats up the roots of our moral, social and national life.

Q4: How can an officer inculcate a sense of discipline in his subordinates?

Ans: An officer can inculcate a sense of discipline in his subordinates by becoming an example. It is rightly said that
discipline begins with officers. Being a role model, an officer must impose discipline on himself first. He must accept
higher degree of responsibility. If he does it, he doesn't need to enforce it on his subordinates. His order will be obeyed
readily.

Q5: What are the advantages of discipline?

Ans: Discipline enables men to live in a community. It is the back bone of society. It is the discipline that ensures the
security for the poor and the weak. It keeps the people systematic and focused. Author quotes the example of British
railway signal men who during the war never left their post. They knew its importance to others and to their country. One
can have discipline without liberty but one cannot have liberty without discipline.

LESSON 4: A PRESIDENT SPEAKS

OBJECTIVE TYPE QUESTIONS

1Q:- Where did Mr. APJ Abdul Kalam deliver this lecture?
a)Bombay b) Hyderabad c) Sikandrabad d) Ahmedabad
Ans:- b) Hyderabad.
2Q:- Who did not invade India?
a) The Greeks b) The Turks c) The Japanese d) The British
Ans:- c) The Japanese.
3Q:-‘A President Speaks’ is a speech delivered by Mr.AbdulKalam(True/False)
Ans:- True
4Q:- What was happened in 1857?
Ans:- India’s war of independence was started in 1857.
5Q:- What is Kalam’s second vision for India?
a)Freedom b) Independence c) Strength d) Development
Ans: - d) Development
6Q: - What is India’s ranking in terms of GDP in the world?
Ans: - India is among the top 5 nations of the world in terms of GDP.
7Q:- Fasting is observed by …………… during the month of Ramadan.
a) The Muslims b) The Jews c) The Christians d) The Budhists
Ans:- a) The Muslims.
8Q: - How do we behave while in Singapore?
a) We don’t litter on roads. b) We do not eat in the streets.
c) We respect the laws. d) All of the above.
Ans: - d) All of the above
9Q:- Name the great men with whom Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam got the opportunity to work?
Ans:- Dr. Vikram Sarabhai, Professor Satish Dhawan and Dr. Braham Parkash.
10Q:- Choose the correct name of the ex-municipal commissioner of Mumbai?
a)Mr. Vikram Sarabhai b) Mr. Satish Dhaman
c)Mr. Tinaikar d) Mr. Braham Prakash
Ans:- c) Mr. Tinaikar
11Q:- What do we expect from railways?
a)To run fast b) To provide clean bathrooms
c) Show movies d) Free Railway journey
Ans:- b) To provide clean bathrooms.
12Q:- ‘Gross Domestic Product’ is a term of ………………….
a)Economics b) Psychology c) Politics d) Industry
Ans:- a ) Economics.

SHORT ANSWER TYPE QUESTIONS

1Q: - Who have come and invaded India in 3000 years of History?
Ans: - They were the Turks, the Moguls, the Portuguese, the British, the French and the Dutch who came and invaded
India.
2Q: - When according to Kalam, did India get its first vision of freedom?
Ans: - India got its first vision of freedom in the revolt of 1857.
3Q:- What is Kalam’s second vision for India?
Ans:- Kalam’s second vision for India is development.
4Q: - Why does Kalam want India to be a strong military and economic power?
Ans: -Kalam wants India to be a strong military and economic power as he believes that only strength respects strength.
5Q: - What is India’s position regarding milk production and remote sensing satellites in the world?
Ans: - India is number one in terms of milk production and selling remote sensing satellites.
6Q: - What is India’s position in respect of the production of wheat and rice?
Ans: - India stands second in respect of the production of wheat and rice.
7Q: -How do we behave while in Dubai?
Ans: - We would follow all the social customs. We would not eat in public in Ramadanand do not go out without
covering head in Jeddah.
8Q:- What did ex-municipal commissioner of Bombay (Mumbai) tell Kalam?
Ans:- He told Kalam that rich people’s dogs are walked on the streets to leave their droppings all over the place and
the same people criticize the authorities for dirty pavements.
9Q: -What according to President Kalam we do when we go to some foreign land?
Ans: - According to President Kalam we exhibit our best manners when we go to a foreign land.
10Q:- What has every dog owner in America and Japan to do?
Ans: - The dog owner has to clean up the droppings of the dog.
11Q:- What do we expect from railways and airlines?
Ans:- We expect them to provide clean bathrooms and best of food.
12Q: - What is our attitude towards burning social issues?
Ans:- We make loud protests but continue to do the reverse. We find excuses. We blame the system.

LONG ANSWER TYPE QUESTIONS

1Q: - What is Kalam’s vision for India?

Ans:-Kalam’s vision for India is ‘freedom’ and ‘development’. He wants India to be strong economically. He wants India
to be a military power. He believes that only strength respects strength. So India must stand up to the world. Thus his
vision for India is independence in real sense.

2Q: - What does Kalam say about our behaviour in a foreign country?
Ans:-Kalam says that we behave well in foreign countries. We obey laws. We respect social traditions. We do not litter
on roads and do not eat in stores. We behave like responsible citizens. We do our duties and do not find excuses. We
follow all the rules and regulations. But here in India we do the reverse.

3Q:-What does Kalam say about our behaviour in our own country?
Ans:- In our country we behave irresponsibly. We litter on the roads. We disobey the laws. We do not do our duty
sincerely. On the contrary we blame authorities. We find excuses. We do not realize that we are a part of the system and
we can not reform the system until we start it with ourselves.

4Q:-Write in brief the idea conveyed in the lesson.

Ans:-This lesson tells about the vision of Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam for India. Kalam’s vision for India is ‘freedom’ and
‘development’. India must stand up to the world.President Kalamconveys the message of sincerity, responsibility and
sensibility towards our nation. He tells us to be sincere and honest in all walks of life. The main idea is to motivate the
Indians to be law abiding and civilized citizens. We should begin with ourselves what we expect from others.

LESSON 5: THE EARTH IS NOT OURS

OBJECTIVE TYPE QUESTIONS

Q1: This chapter is an extract from the inaugural address given by--
Ans. Kofi Annan.
Q2: On what occasion was the speech delivered?
Ans. The Millennium Summit.
Q3: When was The Millennium Summit held?
Ans. From 6 to 8 September 2000.
Q4: What is the main theme of the speech delivered by the then Secretary General of the UNO?
Ans. Globalisation and its issues.
Q5: What is the meaning of Globalisation?
a) close interaction between different countries.
b) improved communication.
c) exchange of technologies.
d) all of the above.
Ans. d) all of the above.
Q6: What are the dangers of Globalisation?
a) Narcotics b) Terrorism
c) Weapons d) all of the above.
Ans. d) all of the above.
Q7. What are the benefits of Globalisation?
a) faster growth b)higher living standards c) new opportunities d) all of the above.
Ans. d) all of the above.
Q8: Three global issues are freedom from -----------,freedom from ------------- and the freedom of future generations to
survive on the Earth.
a) want, fear b) success, challenge
c ) crime, weapons d) none of the above .
Ans. a) want, fear.
Q9: More than half of the population has the basic worries like from where their children’s next meal is coming. (True/
False).
Ans. True.
Q10: In the last decade, internal wars have claimed more than 5 million lives. (True/False).
Ans. True.
Q11: Most conflicts happen in -------------- (poor, rich) countries where power and wealth are ------------( unfairly/ fairly )
distributed.
Ans. poor , unfairly.
Q12: We must preserve ------------ to sustain life on the Earth.
a) Our forests b) fisheries
c) diversity of living species d) all of the above.
Ans. d) all of the above.
Q13: To save our planet, we should-------------
a) discourage pollution
b) reduce over-consumption of non- renewable resources
c) encourage Eco-friendly practices
d) all of the above.
Ans. d) all of the above.
Q14: “The Earth is not ours “ means----------
a) It belongs to Marsians.
b) It belongs to our coming generations.
Ans. b) It belongs to our coming generations.
Q15: For whom should we hold the Earth?
Ans. Our descendants.
Q16: Millennium means--------
a) hundred years b) ten years
c) fifty years d) one thousand years.
Ans. d) one thousand years.
Q17: United Nations Charter was adopted in------------
a) 1945 b) 1876 c) 1962 d) 1943.
Ans. a) 1945

SHORT ANSWER TYPE QUESTIONS.

Q1: What is the meaning of Globalisation?
Ans. It means close interaction between different countries, improved communication and exchange of technologies.
Q2: What are the dangers of Globalisation?
Ans. Dangers are crime, narcotics, terrorism, disease, weapons etc.
Q3: What are the benefits of Globalisation?
Ans. Faster growth, higher living standards, new opportunities for Individuals and nations, better understanding between
different countries.
Q4: What is the overarching challenges of our times?
Ans. To make globalisation mean more than bigger markets and learn to govern better.
Q5: What fundamental freedoms does the author talk about?
Ans. Freedom from poverty, freedom from fear of wars and freedom of future generations to survive on the Earth.
Q6: Why can’t we say that human beings are not yet free and equal?
Ans. They are not free and equal due to unfair distribution of power and wealth. Billions of people still suffer from
hunger and fear of wars.
Q7: What does the author say about the internal wars?
Ans. In the last decade, internal wars have killed more than 5 million people and have rendered many more homeless.
Q8: Where do most conflicts happen and why?
Ans. Most conflicts happen in poor countries that are badly governed and have unfair distribution of power and wealth.
Q9: What is the best way to prevent conflicts?
Ans. The best way is to promote a political arrangement where all groups are fairly represented and given equal human
rights.
Q10: What is the third fundamental freedom?
Ans. It is the freedom of future generations to sustain their lives on The Earth.
Q11: How is the third fundamental freedom threatened?
Ans. It is threatened by deforestation, unsustainable practices of polluting the environment and over-consumption of non-
renewable resources.
Q12: What is the old African wisdom that the author refers to?
Ans. According to the old African wisdom, the Earth is a treasure that we hold in trust for our future generations.

LONG ANSWER QUESTIONS

Q1: What does the author tell us about Globalisation?

Ans .Globalisation is close interaction between different countries of the world. It has many benefits like faster growth,
higher living standards. It has given new opportunities to individuals and nations as well. It has many drawbacks. It has
led to an increase in crime, drugs, terrorism, diseases and smuggling of weapons. According to Kofi Annan, globalisation
should mean more than bigger markets. It should solve three main global issues to make this world a better place to live.

Q2: Why does the author say that new opportunities are not equally distributed?
Ans. The new opportunities are not equally distributed because of a huge gap between two classes. On one hand, we have
rich people who worry that stock market may crash or they are trying to master new computer. On the other hand, more
than half of our fellow men deal with basic worries like where their children’s next meal is coming from. A billion of
them survive on less than one dollar a day. They don’t have safe drinking water and adequate sanitation .This inequality
is responsible for unequal distribution of new opportunities offered by globalisation.

Q3: How does the author explain each of the fundamental freedoms?
Ans. Kofi Annan explains fundamental freedom under 3 headings. Freedom from want. Freedom from fear. Freedom of
future generations to sustain their life on the Earth. He explains that more than half of the population lives under dire
poverty without safe drinking water and adequate sanitation worrying about the next meal for their children. Fear of
internal wars has claimed more than 5 million lives in the last decade and has rendered many homeless. Third is the fear
of deforestation, pollution and over consumption of non-renewable resources. All this has posed a great danger to the
Earth. It should be protected for future generations as it is not our property. It is a treasure which we hold in trust for our
descendants.

Q4: Explain the significance of the title of the lesson “The Earth is not Ours”.
Ans. The title of the lesson refers to an old African saying. It says that the Earth is not anyone’s property. We are only
trustees of the Earth. We have no right to pollute it. We should discourage deforestation, extinction of bio-diversity,
over consumption of non-renewable resources. We should remember that the Earth belongs to our future generations.
So, it should be wisely preserved for them.

Q5: Write a paragraph on “Man and his Environment”.

Ans. Healthy, clean environment is very essential for mankind. It is healthy environment that makes Earth a suitable
place for us to live on it. But in his greed, Man is mindlessly exploiting all its non-renewable resources. Man is
destroying forests, fisheries, and all other living species. Man should remember that extinction of resources will end
human race. Man should not forget that the Earth is a treasure that he should preserve for his descendants.

LESSON 6: LET’S NOT FORGET THE MARTYRS

OBJECTIVE TYPE QUESTIONS

Q1:- Who has compiled the lesson Let’s Not Forget the Martyrs?
Ans:- Vandana Sehgal.
Q2: -Major Somnath died at………………
(a) Badgam (b) Ferozepur (c)Khemkaran
Ans: -(a) Badgam.
Q3:- Pakistan…………….crossed the Line of control in Jammu and entered India.
(a) Cars (b) Army (c) infiltrators
Ans:- ( c) Infiltrators
Q4:- Havildar Abdul Hamid is known as killer of…………………
(a) Tanks (b) Trains (c) Army
Ans: -(a) Tanks
Q5: -Lieutenant- colonel Dhan Singh Thapa was an Indian Army Major in ……………………
(a) Gorkha Rifle Regiment (b) Sikh Regiment (c) Rajput Regiment
Ans:- (a) Gorkha Rifle Regiment.
Q6:- Major Thapa was awarded the…………..
(a) Ashoka Chakra (b) Param Sir Chakra (c) Medal.
Ans:- (b) Param Vir Chakra.
Q7:- Abdul Hamid died in ……………….Sector.
(a) Ladakh (b) Sri Nagar (c) Khem Karan Sector
Ans: - ( c) Khem Karan Sector.
Q8:- ………. was the first recipient of Paramvir Chakra .
(a) Major Thapa (b) Vikram Batra (c) Major Somnath Sharma
Ans:- (c ) Major Som Nath Sharma.
Q9:- Lt. Col Dhan Singh Thapa died during the 1962 Indo China War .(True or False)
Ans:- False .
Q10:- Captain Vikram Batra fought in ….. war.
(a) 1971 war (b) 1965 (c) 1999 Kargil War
Ans:- ( c) 1999 Kargil War.
Q11:- Captain Vikram Batra is also known……………
(a) Sher Shah (b) Birbal (c) Captain
Ans:- Sher shah.
Q12:- Vikram Batra was born on 10 Sep 1974 in Guggar village.( True/ False)
Ans: False .
Q13:-What were the last words of Vikram Batra?
9A) Jai Jawan (b) Dil Mange More (c) Jai Mata Di
Ans:- ( c) Jai Mata di.
Q14:- Nirmaljit Singh Sekhon was an officer of the Indian Air Force (True / false)
Ans:- True.
Q15:- On Dec 14, 1971 Srinagar airfield was attacked by …… Pakistani air Force F 86 Jets.
(a) 5 (b) 6 (c) 7
Ans: - (b) 6
Q16:- Nirmaljit Sekhon’s skill was later praised by…………………
(a) President of Indian (b) Prime Minister of India (c) Salim Baig Mirza who shot his plane.
Ans ( c) Salim Baig Mirza who shot his plane .
SHORT ANSWER TYPE QUESTIONS

Q1:- When and where did Major Som Nath Sharma die?
Ans: -Major Som Nath Sharma was a brave soldier who died on 3rd November ,1947 in Badgam village of Kashmir
during Indo- Pak war of 1947-48.
Q2:- In which war died Lieutenant - Colonel Dhan Singh Thapa distinguish himself as a great soldier?
Ans: -Lieutenant -Colonel Dhan singh Thapa distinguished himself as a great soldier during Chinese attack in Ladakh.
Q3:- Where was Vikaram Batra born? When did he join the Indian army?
Ans:- Captain Vikram Batra was born in Ghuggar village near Palampur , Himachal Pradesh. He joined the Indian army
in 1996.
Q4:- Who was Abdul Hamid?
Ans:- Abdul Hamid was a soldier in the 4th battalion, the Grenadiers of the the Indian army , who died in Khem karan
Sector during Indo- Pak war of 1965.He was awarded the highest gallantry award Param Vir Chakra.
Q5:- How did Abdul Hamid showed his bravery in the war?
Ans:- Pakistan forces launched an attack with a regiment of Patton tanks in the Khem Karan-Bhikhiwind Sector in
Punjab. Near village Cheema, Havildar Abdul Hamid destroyed enemy tanks single handedly and boosted the morale
of his companions.
Q6:- How did Capt Vikram Batra capture point 5140?
Ans:- Capt. Batra along with his five men climbed up regardless of heavy firing . He single handedly killed three enemy
soldiers in a close combat . Inspired by the courage displayed by Capt. Batra , the other soilders captured point 5140 in
June 1999. They killed at least 8 Pakiistani Soldiers.
Q7:- Why was flying officer Nirmal Jit singh Sekhon awarded the Param Vir Chakra?
Ans:- He was awarded the Param Vir chakra for showing great bravery in the defence of Srinagar during the Indo-Pak
War of 1971.
Q8:- Havildar Abdul Hamid is known as a killer of’ tanks ‘.Why?
Ans: -Havildar Abdul Hamid knocked out some enemy tanks during the Indo- Pak war of 1965.
Q9:-When and Where did Major Somnath Sharma die?
Ans:- Major Som Nath Sharma died on 3rd November 1947 at Badgam Village of Kashmmir during the Indo- Pak
war of 1947-48.
Q10: -Name the five recipients of the Param Vir Chakra mentioned in the lesson “ Let’s Not Forget The Martyrs”.
Ans:- Major Som Nath Sharma, Dhan Singh Thapa, Abdul Hamid, Nirmaljit Singh Sekhon and Captain Vikram Batra.

LONG ANSWER TYPE QUESTIONS

Q1:- Describe the circumstances of the martyrdom of Major Som Nath Sharma.
Ans:- Major Som Nath Sharma was the first recipient of the Param Vir Chakra. In 1947 soldiers of Pakistan in guise of
tribals attacked Badgam. Major Sharma’s company was there at that time. His right hand was plastered due to injuries
while playing hockey. Seven hundred enemy soldiers surrounded his company and fired heavily with guns. Indian
soldiers were less in numbers. But Major Sharma fought bravely. He and his soldiers killed 200 enemy soldiers. He died
when a shell exploded on the ammunition near him. Thus he showed great courage and fought for the dignity of his
country. The Indian Government awarded him with highest gallantry award Param Vir Chakra posthumously.

Q 2:-Describe the role of Lt. Col. Dhan singh Thapa during the Chinese attack.
Ans:- Lt. Col. Dhan singh Thapa was an Indian Army Major. In October, 1962 China attacked India.
The Chinese forces attacked the Chushal airport in Ladakh. Major Thapa and his men repulsed their attack two times.
But when Chinese army attacked third time, Major Thapa fought bravely and killed many Chinese soldiers. He was
captured by the enemy and made a war prisoner. He was released later.

SECTION-B
1. LINES WRITTEN IN EARLY SPRING (WILLIAM WORDSWORTH)

CENTRAL IDEA OF THE POEM

The poem conveys the idea that man's alienation from nature is the main cause of his agony and distress. Man's madness
for material things is playing havoc with his peace of mind. He should stop exploiting nature and develop a friendly
relationship with it in order to regain his lost happiness. Only nature can help him come out of his self-created chaos.
TEXTUAL QUESTIONS & STANZA FOR COMPREHENSION

Q1. The poet describes a bitter-sweet moment. Why is the moment ‘bitter-sweet?
Ans. The poet describes the moments bitter-sweet because pleasant and sad thoughts occupy the poet’s mind at the same
time.
Q2. Write a few lines about the simplicity of the language used in the poem?
A2. The poet has used rather simple language to express his views regarding nature. His language is crystal clear and
simple to understand.
Q3. What abilities, according to the poet, does nature have?
A3. According to the poets Nature is a storehouse of beauty, glamour, sweetness and charm. The sights and sounds of
nature are pleasing to human soul. Nature is always full variety of life.
Q4. What does the poet lament about?
A4. The poet laments about the sorrowful state of nature that has resulted owing to man’s greed.
Q5. How does the poet glorify nature?
A5. The poet glorifies nature by praising its virtues. It has cures for all human worries and troubles.
Q6. Give an example of personification of nature in the poem?
A6. Personification is a common figure of speech by which animals, abstract ideas, or inanimate things are referred to as
if they were human. The poet personifies nature in this poem. He says:
‘To her fair works did Nature link……’
Q7. Read the stanza and answer the questions below:
To her fair works did Nature link
The human soul through me ran;
And much it grieved my heart to think
What man has made of man.
Q1. What are the fair works of Nature referred to in this stanza?
A 1 All flora and fauna and beauty of natural objects are the fair works of nature.
Q2. Name the poem and the poet?
A2. These lines have been taken from the poem ‘Lines Written in Early Spring’ written by ‘William Wordsworth’
Q3. Why is the poet grieved?
A3. The poet is grieved because man has mishandled nature and thus created a chaos around.
Q4. List two pair of rhyming words used by the poet in this passage?
A4. Rhyming words are: link-think, ran-man. Rhyme Scheme is a, b, a, b.
Q5. What does the poet mean by ‘What man has made of man?
A5. It means that man’s alienation from nature is the main reason of his troubles and worries. Man has been responsible
for the troubles of mankind.

2. MOTHER’S DAY (SHIV K. KUMAR)

ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS

Q1. What is the significance of 'Chinese house of dreams'?

Ans. ‘The Chinese house of dreams’ means a world of imagination. The poet wants to convey that Indian people do not
show their gratitude to their mothers in imaginary and fake words.
Q2. In what way is 'my mother' more demanding?
Ans. My Mother here means an Indian mother. In India we worship our mother like goddess every day. She wants her
children to touch her feet and seek her blessings before starting their new day.
Q3. What, according to the poet, amounts to desecrating a mother?
Ans. Offering one’s mother a bouquet of flowers and some verses just once a year amounts to desecrating her.
Q 4. How often does the poet invoke his deity?
Ans: The poet’s deity is his mother and he invokes his deity sometimes twice a day

Read the following lines and answer the questions that follow

My mother is more demanding

an obeisance at each sunrise,
like a devotee throwing a handful of yellow rice to the birds.
Holding a candelabrum before an idol,
Just once a year
Is desecrating it.
1. What does 'my mother' demand?
Ans: Here ‘My mother’ refers to Indian Mother. Indian Mother wants her son to touch her feet with respect at sunrise
every day.
2. List the two things, mentioned by the poet we are supposed to do at sunrise.
Ans: At each sunrise we are supposed to touch our mother’s feet. Secondly, we should throw a handful of yellow rice to
the birds.
Q3. Name the figure of speech in – ‘…... like a devotee throwing a handful of yellow rice to the birds.’
Ans: The figure of speech used here is simile.
Q4. Write a short note on the idea contained in the lines “Holding a …………is desecrating
Ans: The idea contained in this line is that dedicating just one day once a year to our mother is nothing but treating her
with disrespect.
Q5. What do you mean by word obeisance?
Ans: Obeisance means an act of bending down in respect and touching the feet of elders.
Q6: Write a short note on ‘how we Indians celebrate the Mother’s Day ‘.
Ans: We pay obeisance to our mother by touching her feet at every sunrise and serving her daily. We owe our life to her
and we start our day with her blessings. Hence, we adore our mother like a goddess as we hold her in high esteem.

CENTRAL IDEA OF THE POEM

The poem conveys the idea that mother has immense significance in our lives. Dedicating just one day in whole year to
recognise her importance in our lives is injustice to her. We owe our life to her and we always need her blessings.
Hence, we should not indulge in any pompous celebration to please her. Rather, we should honour and respect our
mothers by serving them every day. So, dedicating a single day to her once a year is an insult.

3. UPAGUPTA
OBJECTIVE TYPE QUESTIONS

1 The poem ‘Upagupta’ is written by _______________.

Ans. RabindraNath Tagore
2. Upagupta was the disciple of __________.
a. Krishna b. Ganesha c. Buddha d. Vishnu
Ans. c. Buddha
3. Upagupta lay asleep by the city wall of ____________.
a. Varanasi b. Mathura c. Ayodhya d. Lukhnow
Ans. b. Mathura
4. Upagupta was a young__________.
a. farmer b. teacher c. ascetic d. doctor
Ans. c. ascetic
5. The dancing girl was wearing a pale _______mantle.
a. green b. yellow c. red d. blue
Ans. d. blue
6. The dancing girl was proud of her ______.
a. wisdom b. kindness c. beauty d. cleverness
Ans. c. beauty
7. The dancing girl trembled in the fear of __________.
a. unknown dangerb. dark nightc. murky skyd. flash of lightning
Ans. a. unknown danger
8. The dancing girl was lying in the shadow of __________ .
a. mango grove b. apple grove c. guava grove d. pear grove
Ans. a. mango grove
9. This poem is a great tribute to _______( Upagupta / dancing girl ).
Ans. Upagupta
10. The dancing girl was very ________ (ugly/beautiful)
Ans. beautiful
 SHORT ANSWER TYPE QUESTIONS

1. How does the poet describe the dancing girl ?

Ans. According to the poet, the dancing girl was young and beautiful. She was all decorated with shining jewels. She was
drunk with the wine of her youth.
2. What woke up Upagupta?
Ans. The touch of a woman’s feet and the tinkling of her anklets woke up Upagupta.
3. Why were the streets lonely?
Ans The streets were lonely because the people had gone to celebrate the festival of flowers.
4. Who was walking in the lonely street?
Ans. Upagupta was walking in the lonely street.
5. Who did Upagupta see lying in the shadow of the mango grove?
Ans. He saw the dancing girl lying in the shadow of the mango grove.
6. How can a face be austere yet beautiful?
Ans. Beauty is a natural gift. It doesn’t lie in the physical ornamentation. It comes out of soul and lends charm to the
face.
7. Why was the woman hurriedly removed from the town?
Ans. The woman was struck with a fatal disease. There were sores all over her body. It was an infectious disease that
could pass easily from person to person. So to save others from this disease, she was hurriedly removed from the town.
8. How did the ascetic help the woman?
Ans. The ascetic sat down by her side. He took her head on his knees. He put water on her lips and applied balm on her
body.
9. Why was she lying there?
Ans. She was suffering from a horribledisease. People had turned her out of the town.
10. Name the figure of speech used in the lines___________
a) ‘………. spotted with sores of small –pox.’
b) ‘ Suddenly the black night showed its teeth in a flash of lightning.’
c) ‘ ……….. a light from a woman’s lamp fell on his forgiving eyes.’
Ans.
a). Alliteration
b). Personification
c). Alliteration

LONG ANSWER TYPE QUESTIONS

1. Write the central idea of the poem ‘Upagupta’ .

Ans. This poem brings out the strong character of a great Buddhist monk namedUpagupta . He was an ascetic in the real
sense. He was forgiving by nature. He had wonderfulself-control. He was full of the milk of human kindness. He felt no
hesitation in nursing the woman who was struck with a horrible disease. This poem is, in fact, a great tribute to
Upagupta.

4. CONFESSIONS OF A BORN SPECTATOR BY OGDEN NASH

1.What is the poet glad about?

Ans. The poet is glad that he is neither an athlete nor a player. Nor is any of them like him.
2. The poet admires the athletes. Give reasons for this admiration.
Ans. The poet admires the athletes for their heroic deeds. He admires them for their fighting spirit and strong
determination.
3. Why does he call his spirit bashful?
Ans. The poet calls his spirit bashful because he feels shy for taking part in any game.
4. Write a few lines on the struggle between the poet's ego and prudence.
Ans. The poet loves to watch heroic deeds of athletes but his prudence tells him that if the game turns rough, he can be
injured and disabled. He is glad that in the struggle between his ego and prudence, his prudence wins over ego.
5. List the things that the poet is ready to do for the athletes.
Ans. The poet is ready to drink to the health of the athletes. He can dine with them. He can do anything for them.
However, he cannot compete with them.

II. Look at the following lines taken from the poem

My limp and bashful spirit feeds
On other people's heroic deeds.
What does the poet mean to convey in these lines? Select the proper options:
(a) He is not sure of his own capabilities to perform such deeds.
(b) He does not like to perform heroic deeds.
(c) He is scared of getting hurt while performing such deeds
Ans. (a)

Now look at this line:

Buy tickets worth their weight in radium.
Select the correct meaning of this line from the given statements:
(a) The poet gives radium to buy tickets.
(b) The poet would pay anything for buying tickets to watch the games.
(c) The poet does not buy tickets.
Ans. (b)

III. Read the following lines and answer the questions that follow:
I'm glad that when my struggle
Twixt prudence and ego, prudence wins.
1. The poet's ego urges him to show some heroism on the playfield. How often does he show it?
Ans. He never shows any heroism on the playfield. He wants to remain a spectator always.
2. Do you think he wants to show this heroism?
Ans. No, he does not want to show this heroism.
3. Write a short note on the poet's 'struggle'.
Ans. The poet watches the heroic deeds of the athletes. Sometimes he wishes to be in place of some player. His ego urges
him to perform similar acts. Then struggle between his ego and prudence begins. His prudence finally wins.
4. What is he glad about?
Ans. He is glad about the victory of prudence over ego.
5. These two lines contain the theme of the poem. Explain.
Ans. Man’s ego urges him to do what he likes. His prudence asks him to do what is right.

IV. Read the following lines and answer the questions that follow:
Athletes, I'll drink to you
Or eat with you,
Or anything except compete with you,
Buy tickets worth their weight in radium,
To watch you gambol in a stadium
And reassure myself anew
That you're not me and I'm not you.
1. Give the name of the poet and the poem.
Ans. The name of the poet is Ogden Nash and the name of the poem is ‘Confessions of a Born Spectator’.
2. What is the speaker prepared to do?
Ans. The speaker is prepared to drink to the health of athletes. He is prepared to eat with them.
3. What is he not prepared to do?
Ans. He is not prepared to compete with the athletes.
4. Give the rhyme scheme of given stanza.
Ans. aaa, bb, aa

5. THE LITTLE BLACK BOY

OBJECTIVE TYPE QUESTIONS

1. The poet of the poem ‘The Little Black Boy’ is _________.

Ans. William Blake
2. Who says ‘my soul is white’?
Ans.The Little Black Boy
3. Who is white as an angel?
a. The English Child b. The Indian Child c. The African Child
d. The American Child
Ans. a. The English Child
4. Where does the little black boy live?
a. America b. India c. Africa d. England
Ans. c. Africa
5. The little black boy is talking about his __________.
a. sister b. mother c. friend d. teacher
Ans. b. mother
6. The black bodies are compared to ___________.
a. clouds b. rays c. trees d. animals
Ans. c. clouds
7. Whose voice will the black boy and his mother hear? (God’s/People’s)
Ans. God’s
8. The word ‘heat’ in the stanza 4 refers to__________. (hatred/warmth)
Ans. hatred
9. The black boy and the white boy will rejoice like ______. (lambs/ducks)
Ans. lambs
10. The colour of the English boy’s hair is________. (golden/silver)
Ans. silver

SHORT ANSWER TYPE QUESTIONS

1.Why does the black child think that the English child is an angel?
Ans. The English child is white as an angel.That is why the black child thinks that the English child is an angel.
2.What does the rising sun give us?
Ans.The rising sun gives us heat and light.
3.What are the black bodies compared to?
Ans.The black bodies are compared to clouds or shady groves that hide the light of the sun.
4.What happens when our souls learn to bear the heat?
Ans. When our souls have learnt to bear the heat of love, the clouds of our black bodies will vanish. In other words, we
shall not be with our black bodies. Then we shall hear God’s voice.
5.What will God’s voice tell the black boy and his mother to do?
Ans. God’s voice will say to them: ‘Come out from the grove of your black bodies. You are my love and my care. You
shall come with me to my golden tent and play joyfully round it like little lambs.’
6. What does the black boy want to do for the white boy?
Ans. He wants to win the white boy’s heart with love and be his friend.
7. Do you think that the poem is about a child’s acceptance of suffering and injustice? Give reasons for you answer.
Ans. The child does not accept suffering and injustice. He simply wants to end it through love. He wants to win the
English boy’s heart with love and be his friend.
8. Name the figure of speech used in the lines___________
a) ‘White as an angel is the English child ……….’
b) ‘And these black bodies and this sun-burnt face
Is but a cloud………….’
c) ‘And round my golden tent like lambs rejoice.’
Ans.
a). Simile
b). Metaphor
c). Simile
9. Match the words given in column A with their comparisons given in column B :

A B
angel black body
east innocent child
sun-burnt face the English Child
cloud God’s home
lamb shady grove
Ans. angel=the English child; east=God’s home; sun-burnt face=black body; cloud=shady grove; lamb=innocent child.

LONG ANSWER TYPE QUESTIONS

Write the central idea of the poem ‘The Little Black Boy’.
Ans. This poem gives the idea that identity is only temporary. Blackness or whiteness are just “clouds” that people are
wearing during earthly life. Racial or colour differences disappear in heaven, where the two boys will finally become free
and equal. God gives warmth of His love to all creatures without any discrimination.

SECTION-C
1. AN ASTROLOGER’S DAY
OBJECTIVE TYPE QUESTIONS

Q,1 The Astrologer sat---------- daily for his job.

Ans. under a tamarind tree
Q 2. What did the Astrologer wear around his head?
Ans. A saffron coloured turban.
Q3. The astrologer charged ------pies per question.
Ans. Three
Q 4. Could Guru Nayak recognize the astrologer?
Ans. No
Q 5. The Astrologer caught a glimpse of stranger’s face--------
Ans. By the match light.
Q 6. ------------- had sharpened the astrologer’s perfection.
Ans. Practice
Q 7.The stranger consulted the astrologer because he wanted to take-------.
Ans. Revenge
Q 8. The astrologer had no source of his own source of light.(True/False)
Ans. True
Q 9. He left his village with a plan to earn money in the city.(True/False)
Ans. False
Q 10. How many annas did Guru Nayak give to the astrologer?
Ans .Twelve and half annas.

SHORT ANSWER TYPE QUESTIONS

Q 1. What was the astrologer’s professional equipment?

Ans. The astrologer’s professional equipment consisted of a dozen cowrie shells, a square piece of cloth with magical
chart on it, a notebook and a bundle of palmyra writing.
Q 2. How did he give his face the look of an astrologer?
Ans. The astrologer gave himself the look of a perfect astrologer. His face looked bright with sacred ash and
vermilion. His eyes sparkled with sharp abnormal gleam. He wore a saffron coloured turban around his head.
Q 3. Where did he sit every day?
Ans. He sat under a tamarind tree on a public road. Its path running through the Town Hall Park. It was a crowded
place. A variety of trades and occupations was carried on all along its way.
Q 4. Who were the professionals on the road where the astrologer carried on his business?
Ans. The other professionals on the road were: medicine seller, junk dealer, magicians, an auctioneer of cheap cloth
and vendor of fried ground nuts.
Q 5. How could the astrologer guess his clients’ problem?
Ans. The astrologer did not know anything of astrology. He had a working analysis of mankind’s troubles. Long
practice had sharpened his understanding. He would let the customers speak first for at least ten minutes. It gave him
enough stuff for his answer.
Q 6. What was the challenge thrown by the client to astrologer?
Ans. The client challenged the astrologer to answer his question. Otherwise, he won’t let him go and rob him off all
his money.
Q 7. What did the astrologer tell his wife?
Ans. He told his wife that a great load was gone from him that day. He had thought he had the blood of a man on his
hands all these years. But that man was alive.

LONG ANSWER TYPE QUESTIONS

Q 1. Give in brief, a character-sketch of the Astrologer.

Ans. The astrologer was from a farmer’s family. One day he drank and started fighting. He stabbed a man in fury.
After this incident, he ran to the town and started a new life as an astrologer. He had no knowledge of astrology. But with
guess work, he managed to run his business well. He dressed properly as an astrologer. He impressed his clients with
pleasantries. One day the same man, whom the astrologer had stabbed in his village, visited him. He stretched his hand in
front of the astrologer to get a clue of his attacker. He did not recognize the astrologer. So the astrologer handled him
tactfully and saved himself. At night, he told his wife that he was relieved from the burden of a murder.

Q 2. Summarise relationship between the astrologer and his client.

Ans. The relation between astrologer and his client was very cordial. He did not know anything of the stars and
astrology. He had become an astrologer not by choice but by compulsion. He knew as little of it as his clients. He had a
working analysis of mankind’s troubles such as marriage, money and the tangles of human ties. Long practice had
sharpened his understanding. He would always say things which pleased his clients. He charged three pies per question
from his clients. He would let the clients speak first for at least ten minutes. It gave him enough stuff to guess his clients’
problems. He would gaze at the palm of his clients and say,” In many ways, you are not getting full results of your
efforts.” Nine out of ten clients agreed with him. It is the thing that each one feels to be true. Sometimes, he would put
the blame on the man’s stars. He would say,”It is not your fault, but that of your stars”. Such answers would at once
endear the astrologer to his clients.

2. THE TIGER IN THE TUNNEL

OBJECTIVE TYPE QUESTIONS

1. At what age did the writer write his first novel?

(i)Sixteen (ii) Nineteen (iii) Twelve (iv)Fourteen
Ans. (ii) Nineteen
2. Baldeo was a .
i. watchman ii. driver iii. forest guard iv. postman
Ans. Watchman
3. Baldeo always carries with him.
i. a gun ii. a stick iii. an axe iv. a sword
Ans. Axe
4. Baldeo had .
i. two daughters ii. a daughter and a son iii. two sons iv. None of these
Ans. a daughter and a son
5. There was a at the back of small railway station.
i. thick forest ii. shopping centre iii. cinema hall iv. None of these
Ans. thick forest
6. Tembu was the name of Baldeo's .
i. daughter ii. wife iii. son iv. friend
Ans. son
7. Tembu was twelve years old.(True/False)
Ans. True
8. Baldeo was not responsible for signaling whether or not the tunnel was clear of obstruction.(True/False)
Ans. False
9. The village was about from the station.
i. five miles ii. ten miles iii. three miles iv. six miles
Ans. three miles
10. The gave a roar and attempted to close in.
i.panther ii. tiger iii. boar iv.deer
Ans. tiger
11. The train arrived at its usual time.(True/False)
Ans. False
12. Baldeo's axe looked very fragile.(True/False)
Ans. True
13. Baldeo's axe had got stuck in tiger's
i. paw ii. bone iii.leg iv. none of these
Ans. bone
14. Baldeo had small rice fields which could not fulfill the needs of his family.(True/False)
Ans. True
15. Baldeo was very brave and .
i. courageous ii. ferocious iii. healthy iv. coward
Ans. Courageous

SHORT ANSWER TYPE QUESTIONS

1. Who was responsible for signaling whether or not the tunnel was clear of obstruction?
Ans. Baldeo, the watchman, was responsible for signaling whether or not the tunnel was clear of obstruction.
2. Why had Baldeo to work as a Khalasi?
Ans. Baldeo had small rice fields which could not fulfill the needs of his family. So he had to work as a Khalasi.
3. What were the sounds that broke the silence of the night?
Ans. The shrill cry of a cicada and the hollow hammering of a woodpecker broke the silence of the night.
4. What duties had Baldeo to perform?
Ans. His duty was to see that the lamp was burning, and that the overland mail passed through safely.
5. What were the factors that contributed to the eeriness of the place?
Ans. The dense forest, darkness and strange noises of wild animals and cicada contributed to the eeriness of the place.
6. How did Baldeo know that a tiger was nearby and later that it had sprung into the cutting?
Ans. The frightened cry of a barking deer, followed by a crashing sound in the undergrowth, made Baldeo hurry.
7 .Why did not Baldeo run away from the tiger?
Ans. Baldeo did not run away from the tiger because there was no shelter for him. At that time, he was standing in the
cutting at the entrance of the tunnel and the tiger was coming rapidly towards him from the opposite side.
8. How did the tiger die?
Ans. The tiger was passing through the tunnel when the train arrived. It was hit by the train and cut into pieces.
9. How did his father's death affect Tembu?
Ans. Tembu was shattered by his father's death. After a few days, he took a brave decision to join the same job to
support his family.
10. Describe the fight between Baldeo and the tiger.
Ans. A tiger attacked Baldeo. In order to save himself from the tiger's paw Baldeo hit the tiger with his axe .The tiger
roared loudly with pain. He sprang upon Baldeo and tore him to pieces. Baldeo had hit the tiger with his axe so badly
that the tiger couldn't get out of the way when the train arrived there. Thus he too was killed eventually
11.What was Baldeo’s axe like?
Ans. Baldeo’s axe looked very fragile but it was quite deadly when used.

LONG ANSWER TYPE QUESTIONS

1. Write a brief character-sketch of Baldeo.

Ans. Baldeo was a brave watchman. He worked at a small railway station near a jungle. He was a tribal man. He
belonged to a poor family. They had a small piece of land which was not enough for the family. Thus, he worked as a
watchman at the railway station. He always kept his father's axe with him to fight wild animals. When the tiger
 attacked him he fought bravely with his axe. Although he died in this fight yet his bravery gave strength to his son
Tembu to join the same job. Baldeo is an admirable character of the story.

2. Write a note on the message contained in the story.

Ans. The story gives the message that man has innate life force within him. Even if there is a big tragedy, we tend to
fix the things and move on. Whatever may come, a living has to be made for the family .In this chapter Baldeo is
killed by a tiger. But after a few days, his son does not allow grief to weaken him. He decides to carry on the struggle
of his life for the sake of his mother and sister.

3. SPARROWS

OBJECTIVE TYPE QUESTIONS

Q1.- Who is the writer of the story ‘Sparrows’?

A1.- K.A.Abbas is the writer of the story ‘Sparrows’.
Q2.- Who was Bundu?
A2.- Bundu was Rahim Khan’s elder son.
Q3.- Who was Ram Charan?
A3.- Ram Charan, the village banya, was Radha’s father.
Q4.- Who kept Vigil over the dead body of Rahim Khan?
A4.- Four sparrows kept Vigil over the dead body of Rahim Khan.
Q5.- Whom did Rahim Khan want to marry in his youth?
A5.- Rahim Khan wanted to marry Radha, a Hindu girl.
Q6. Rahim Khan wanted to join ………….
a) Army b) a band group c) a touring circus d) none of these
A6.- c) a touring circus
Q7.- Who was Ramnath?
a) village banya b) Radha’s father c) Sarpanch of the village d) Zaildar
A7.- d) Zaildar
Q8. – Nobody could beat Rahim Khan in feats of ……………………
a) Diving from the canal bridge b) Kabaddi c) Wrestling d) all of these
A8.- d) all of these
Q9.- Three years ago, Rahim Khan’s eldest son Bundu had run away from home. (True/ False)
A9.- False
10. Rahim Khan ill-treated his wife . (True/False)
A10.- True

SHORT ANSWER TYPE QUESTIONS

Q1.- What was Rahim Khan’s occupation?

A1- Rahim Khan was a farmer.
Q2.- “…….. he walked with a haughty and unfriendly air…” What does this suggest about his reputation in the village?
A2- This suggests that Rahim Khan had a bad reputation in the village. He had no friend in the village.
Q3.- What does the phrase “cautious whispers” suggest about the attitude of the villagers towards Rahim Khan:
respect/fear/a mixture of the both?
A3- The phrase “cautious whispers” suggests that the villagers were always in fear of Rahim Khan.
Q4.-”The other day he very nearly killed my mare…” said the zaildar. Was Rahim Khan entirely to blame?
A4- No, Rahim Khan was not entirely to blame because Zaildar Ramnath’s son had deliberately driven the mare into
Rahim Khan’s fields.
Q5.- What news did Rahim Khan get on returning to his hut? Had his wife left him or was she visiting her brother? (
What do you think?)
A5.- An old woman told Rahim Khan that his wife had gone to visit herbrother and she would come back. But actually
she had left him to live with her brother.
Q6.- What was Rahim Khan’s reaction when he heard her wife had gone away- relief/unhappiness/anger/ discomfort?
A6- When Rahim Khan heard that his wife had gone away he felt discomfort and unhappiness also.
Q7.- What were Rahim Khan’s ambitions as a young man? Were they fulfilled?
A7- As a young man, Rahim Khan had two ambitions. His first ambition was to join a touring circus. Secondly, he
wanted to marry a Hindu girl named Radha. These ambitions were not fulfilled .His parents killed both these ambitions.
Q8.- Why was Rahim Khan not able to join the circus?
A8- Rahim Khan was not able to join the circus because his father regarded this work as too lowly and immoral.
Q9.- How did Rahim Khan’s romance with Radha end?
A9.- In his youth Rahim Khan fell in love with Radha. He wanted to marry her. His father was against his marriage with
a hindu girl, a kafir. He suggested Radha’s father to get her married in their own caste. The romance ended when Radha
was married to another man.
Q10.- “Iron entered his kindly soul.” Explain.
A10.- This means that Rahim Khan was once a kind man. But he turned into a hard hearted man. His parents and society
were responsible for turning him into a beast.
Q11.- Whom did Rahim Khan hold responsible for frustration of his dreams? How did he avenge himself?
A11.- He held his parents ,his family and the society responsible for the frustration of his dreams. He became cruel to his
wife and children. He became unfriendly with everyone.
Q12.- Something made Rahim Khan desist from wrecking the sparrows’ nest. What do you think it was? What influence
did the nest have on him?
A12.- The mother sparrow’s love for her young ones moved Rahim Khan’s heart . The nest of sparrows completely
transformed Rahim Khan . He became a kind man again.
Q13.- Can you say how Rahim Khan felt when the group of children ran away from him?
A13.- - Rahim Khan felt unhappy when the group of children ran away from him.
Q14.- How did Rahim Khan get drenched? What was his only worry even during the last moments of his life?
A14.- The roof just above the sparrows’ nest was leaking. While repairing the roof of his cottage in the rain he got
drenched. During his last moments, his only worry was who would feed the sparrows after his death.
Q15.- What does Rahim Khan’s behaviour towards the sparrows show about his own nature?
A15.- It shows that Rahim Khan was not bad at heart . Only the society had made him hard hearted.
Q16.- “Friends keep vigil over the body of a dear one.” Who kept vigil over the body of Rahim Khan?
A16.- The sparrows kept vigil over the dead body of Rahim Khan.

LONG ANSWER TYPE QUESTIONS

Q 1 Write a character- Sketch of Rahim Khan

Ans:- Rahim Khan is the main character of the story ‘Sparrows’ written by K.A. Abbas. Rahim Khan was a farmer. As a
young man he had two ambitions in life. Rahim Khan’s first ambition was to join a touring circus. Secondly he wanted to
marry a Hindu girl named Radha. These ambitions were not fulfilled. His parents killed both these ambitions. After that
he turned into a hard hearted man. He beat his wife and ill-treated his children. He became unfriendly with everyone. His
kindness returned to him due to the sparrows. When he was on his death bed, he was worried about the sparrows only.
We feel pity for him.

Q 2 What is the message conveyed in the story?

Ans:- This story conveys the message that a man is not bad from birth. But circumstances make him bad. Rahim Khan
was a kind hearted man. Rahim Khan’s first ambition was to join a touring circus. Secondly, he wanted to marry a
Hindu girl named Radha. These ambitions were not fulfilled .His parents killed both these ambitions. He held his parents,
his family and the society responsible for the frustration of his dreams. He became cruel to his wife and children. He
became unfriendly with everyone. The nest of sparrows completely transformed Rahim Khan. He became a kind man
again .When he was on his death bed, his only worry was who would feed the sparrows after his death. It shows that
Rahim Khan was not bad at heart. Only the society had made him hard hearted.

4. THE MODEL MILLIONAIRE

OBJECTIVE TYPE QUESTIONS

Q1. Who wrote the chapter, ‘The Model Millionaire’?

Ans. Oscar Wilde wrote the chapter, ‘The Model Millionaire’.
Q2.Whom did Hughie love?
Ans. Hughie loved Laura Merton.
Q3.Who was the model millionaire?
Ans. Baron Hausberg was the model millionaire.
Q4.What did Baron Hausberg give to Hughie as a wedding present?
Ans. Baron Hausberg gave a cheque for 10000 pounds to Hughie as a wedding present.
Q5.What was Alan Trevor doing when Hughie entered his studio?
Ans. Alan Trevor was painting a life size picture of a beggar-man when Hughie entered his studio.
Q6.Choose the correct answer out of given options:
Who was Alan Trevor?
a) Doctor b) Teacher c) Painter d) Lawyer
Ans. c) Painter.
Q7. “What an amazing model?” Who said these words?
a) Hughie b) Alan Trevor
c) Laura Merton d) Baron Hausberg
Ans. a) Hughie.
Q8. Who made a speech at the wedding breakfast?
a) The Colonel b) Alan Trevor
c) Laura Merton d) Baron Hausberg
Ans. d) Baron Hausberg.
Q9. Who scolded Hughie?
A) Baron Hausberg b) Laura Merton
c) Alan Trevor d) Old Aunt
Ans. b) Laura Merton.
Q10. Laura was daughter of
a) A retired Colonel b) Alan Trevor
c) Baron Hausberg d) Gustave Haudin
Ans. a) A retired Colonel.
Q11. Mark ‘True’ or ‘False’ for the following statements:
Hughie was wonderfully good-looking, with his crisp, brown hair, clear cut profile.
Ans. True
Q12. Hughie was not popular with men as well as women.
Ans. False
Q13. Hughie was unable to settle down in a profession because he was unwilling to work.
Ans. False
Q14. The beggar himself was standing on a raised platform in a corner of the studio.
Ans. True.
Q15. Laura’s father was a retired doctor.
Ans. False.
Q16. Fill in the following blanks with the suitable option:
Hughie tried his hands at various ………………. (professions/ instruments)
Ans. professions.
Q17. According to Alan Trevor, Baraon Hausberg could buy all …………… (London/ New York) tomorrow without
overdrawing his account.
Ans. London.
Q18. Hughie gave…………………(sovereign/ food) to the beggar in Trevor’s Studio.
Ans. Sovereign.
Q19. Baron Hausberg was one of the richest men of ………………… (the USA/ Europe).
Ans. Europe
Q.20 Laura’s father laid the condition for Hughie that he must have …………… ($10000/£10000) of his own if he
wanted to marry Laura.
Ans. £10000

SHORT ANSWER TYPE QUESTIONS

Q1. What qualities made Hughie Erskine popular with men and women?
Ans. Hughie Erskine was extremely good-looking. He had curly brown hair and a clear-cut profile. He had grey eyes. He
was charming and friendly too. His charismatic personality made him popular among all men and women.
Q2. Hughie was unable to settle down in a profession because he was unwilling to work (Yes/No). If 'no' what was the
reason?
Ans. No, Hughie was not unwilling to work. He tried his hand at a number of professions. But he was not successful
anywhere. In fact, he was creative and found mundane jobs very boring. Ultimately, he remained unemployed.
Q3. What condition did the Colonel lay down for letting Hughie be engaged to Laura?
Ans. Laura was the daughter of a retired colonel and Hughie was in love with her. The Colonel laid down the condition
that if Hughie wanted to marry his daughter Laura, he must have £10,000/- of his own.
Q4. Why did Alan Trevor like Hughie so much as to let him visit his studio whenever he wanted?
Ans. At first Alan Trevor was attracted to Hughie for his personal charm. Later he saw his kind side too. Alan began to
adore him for his bright, cheerful and generous nature. So, he allowed him the permanent entry to his studio.
Q5. Why did Hughie think that Trevor's model was an amazing one?
Ans. Trevor’s model was an old man with a wrinkled face, torn cloak, thick boots, rough stick and a worn out hat for
alms. All this made him a perfect model. Hughie called him an amazing model.
Q6. Did Trevor think highly of his model? How do you know?
Ans. Yes, Trevor thought highly of his model. He said that such a beggar could not be met every day. He felt that the
model was a great discovery. Trevor called him a living Velasquez.
Q7. “He (Hughie) got a charming scolding for his extravagance? Who scolded Hughie? What was Hughie's
extravagance? Why was Hughie scolded? Why is the scolding described as charming?
Ans. Hughie’s beloved Laura scolded him for giving away his last sovereign to a beggar. It is charming because it was
given by his beloved Laura in a caring way.
Q8. Why did Trevor think that Hughie had made a deep impression on his “old model”?
Ans. Trevor’s old model displayed his keen interest in Hughie’s love affair. He also found the condition laid down by
Laura’s father for marriage. So, Trevor thought that Hughie had made a deep impression on his old model.
Q9. Did his model behave differently from what Trevor had thought of him? If Differently, how?
Ans. Yes, he behaved differently. Trevor jokingly told Hughie that his model would invest Hughie’s sovereign for him
and pay Hughie the
interest every six months. But unexpectedly he sent Hughie a cheque for £10,000/- to enable him to marry his beloved
Laura.
Q10. How was Baron Hausberg both a millionaire model and a model millionaire?
Ans. Baron Hausberg was a millionaire. He opted to be painted as a beggar. He posed as a model beggar and became a
millionaire model. Later, he sent a cheque of £10, 000/- to Hughie to enable him to marry his beloved Laura. He tried to
repay Hughie’s little kindness with a huge reward. This act made him a model for others. Therefore, he was a model
millionaire. That is why he was both a millionaire model and a model millionaire.

LONG ANSWER TYPE QUESTIONS

Q1. Give in your own words a pen-portrait of Baron Hausberg.

Ans. Baron Hausberg was one of the richest men of Europe. He could buy all London without over drawing his account.
He used to dine off gold plates. Unlike most of the rich men, he was not a miser. A romantic idea struck in his mind. He
wished to be painted as a beggar. He went to Alan Trevor’s studio for this purpose. After some time, Alan’s friend
Hughie reached there. He was moved by the miserable plight of the beggar. Just then Trevor went out of the studio to
see a frame maker. In his absence, Hughie gave a sovereign to the beggar. This meant no hansom for a fortnight. After
Hughie’s exit, Baron asked about Hughie. Alan told about his poverty and love-affair with Laura. After learning about
Hughie’s love affair, Baron Hausberg sent Hughie a cheque of £10,000/-. This enabled Hughie to marry his beloved
Laura. Thus Hausberg was not only a millionaire model but also a model millionaire.

Q2. Write the character sketch of Hughie Erskine.

Ans. Hughie Erskine is the main character of the story. He was handsome and charming. He was wonderfully good-
looking, with his crisp, brown hair, clear cut profile, and his grey eyes. He was as popular with men as he was with
women but he was unemployed. Hughie was like a butterfly and hated mundane jobs. He tried to pursue many jobs but
left all as he did not like those jobs. He loved Laura Merton but he was unable to marry her because Laura’s father had a
condition for engagement. He insisted that Hughie should own £10,000/-to marry Laura. Once Hughie helped Baron
Hausberg unknowingly. He gave a sovereign considering him a beggar while modelling as a beggar in Alan Trevor’s
studio. This meant no hansom for a fortnight. Hughie’s generosity impressed Baron Hausberg who was one of the richest
men in Europe. He gave Hughie the required money to marry Laura. In this way, Hughie’s charm and kindness proved to
be a boon.

5: THE PANCH PARMESHWAR

OBJECTIVE TYPE QUESTIONS

1. Who is the writer of the lesson?

Ans. Munshi Premchand
2. Write the name of two friends in the story.
Ans. Jumman Sheikh and Algu Chaudhary.
3. What did Jumman Sheikh get from his old aunt?
a) a big house b) property c) a car d) money
Ans. b) property
4. Did Jumman and his wife take care of his aunt after getting her property?
a) Yes b) No c) not given
Ans. b) No
5. What is the name of Jumman’s wife?
a) Farida b) Jamila c) Kariman d) Vijeta
Ans. c) Kariman
6. The old aunt decided to complain to the……………. .
a) high court b) police c) advocate d) panchayat
Ans. d) panchayat
7. The old aunt met several people of the village to help her.
a) Yes b) No c) Not given
Ans. a) Yes
8. How many years ago did the old aunt transfer all her property in the name of her nephew?
a) 1 b) 2 c) 3 d) 4
Ans. c) 3
9) Whom did she choose as a head panch for her case?
a) Ramadan b) sarpanch c) Jumman d) Algu Chadhury
Ans. d) Algu Chadhury
10. Algu Chaudhary favoured his friend in the case of Jumman’s old aunt.
a) Yes b) No c) Not given
Ans. b) no
11. Algu Chaudhary gave his decision against his friend, Jumman.
a) Yes b) No c) not given
Ans. Yes
12. Algu Chowdhari bought a pair of beautiful, long-horned oxen from …………. .
a) Delhi b) Kanpur c) Bhiwani d) Batesar
Ans. d) Batesar
13. To whom did Algu sell his second ox after the death of the first?
a) Jumman b) Samjhu Sahu c) Ramadhan d) sarpanch
Ans. b) Samjhu Sahu
14. Did the trader make any payment to Algu at the time of purchasing the ox?
a) Yes b) No
Ans. c) No
15. What did the trader give the ox to eat?
a) Ghee b) Fruits c) Vegetables d) Dry straw
Ans. d) Dry straw
16. What did Samjhu do after the death of the ox he bought from Algu?
a) he wept b) complained to the panchayat against Algu
c) bought a new ox d) gave money to Algu
Ans. b) complained to the panchayat against Algu
17. Samjhu chose ………………… as his head panch.
a) Jumman b) sarpanch c) Algu d) Ramadan
Ans. a) Jumman
18. How many decisions could have been possible in the case between Algu and Samjhu?
a) 4 b) 3 c) 2 d) 1
Ans. c) 3
19. Did Jumman take the right decision in the case of Algu and Samjhu?
a) Yes b) No c) Not given
Ans. a) Yes
20. Algu and Jumman became friends once again at the end of the story.
a) Yes b) No c) Not given
Ans. a) Yes
SHORT ANSWER TYPE QUESTIONS

1. Who were Jumman Sheikh and Algu Chowdhari?

Ans. Jumman Sheikh was a muslim and Algu Chaudhary was a hindu, but they were very close friends.
2. What do you know about the friendship of Jumman Sheikh and Algu Chowdhari?
Ans. Jumman and Algu enjoyed a limitless friendship. They cultivated their lands jointly and trusted each other
genuinely.
3. How did Jumman Sheikh and his wife cheat his old aunt?
Ans. Jumman Sheikh got his aunt’s property transferred in his own name .Once the property was transferred, Jumman
and his wife started ill treating the old lady.
4. What was the problem of Jumman Sheikh's old aunt?
Ans. Jumman Sheikh’s aunt decided not to live with the family because they ill-treated her.
5. Why did Jumman laugh at the threat of the old aunt to take the matter to the village panchayat?
Ans. Jumman laughed at the threat of the old aunt because he thought he knew everyone in the Panchayat. Thus, he was
self-assured that he would win the case.
6. How did the villagers react when Jumman's old aunt contacted them about the meeting of the panchayat?
Ans. The villagers tried to console her. Even Algu refused to speak against his friend.
7. How did Algu Chowdhari react when the old aunt went to him to request him to come to the panchayat meeting?
Ans. Algu told her that he would attend the panchayat meeting but wouldn’t open his mouth because he did not want to
spoil his relationship with Jumman.
8. What did Jumman do before the commencement of panchayat’s meeting?
Ans. Jumman spread covering on the earthen ground and greeted every villager very warmly on arriving there.
9. How did Jumman's old aunt present her case?
Ans. She said that Jumman got her property transferred in his own name. Once he became the owner of the property, he
and his wife started ill-treating her.
10. Whom did Jumman's old aunt nominate as the head panch?
Ans. Jumman’s aunt nominated Algu Chowdhari as the head panch.
11. How did Jumman Sheikh become the enemy of his friend Algu Chowdhari?
Ans. Jumman Sheikh became the enemy of his friend Algu Chowdhari because at the panchayat meeting, Algu
Chowdhari gave his decision against Jumman.
12 Who was Samjhu Sahu?
Ans. Samjhu Sahu was a trader in the village. He used to take gur and ghee to the market and return with salt and oil,
which he sold to the villagers.
13. How did Algu Chaudhary take care of his oxen?
Ans. Algu looked after his oxen very well. He gave them fresh water to drink, green fodder, grains and even ghee to eat.
They were cleaned and massaged twice a day.
14. What happened to the ox sold to Samjhu?
Ans. Samjhu mercilessly made the ox work all day and didn’t give it time to rest. He overloaded the poor animal and it
died.
15. How did Samjhu blame Algu about the dead ox?
Ans. He blamed that Algu cheated him and sold him a weak and frail animal. He refused to pay the price of the animal.
16. What was the matter of dispute between Algu Chowdhari and Samjhu Sahu?
Ans. Samjhu Sahu bought an ox from Algu. But after sometime the ox died and Samjhu refused to pay for the ox.
17. How did Algu Chowdhari & Jumman Sheikh become friends again?
Ans. Jumman was the head panch in Algu and Samjhu’s case. His decision was just and in Algu’s favour. Everyone
praised the fair decision. Thus, they became friends again.

LONG ANSWER TYPE ANSWERS

1. Write in brief the theme of the story.

Ans. The theme of the story is very meaningful and valuable. It shows that the panch must be impartial.
No one expects favoritism from him. His words are considered as the voice of God. Whenever he gives any judgment,
God speaks through him. He should see only the truth. He is supposed to be beyond any human relations. The panch
should not keep in mind friendship and enmity while giving his decision.
In this story both Algu and Jumman play the role of a panch once. They stand by the truth and give a fair
decision. They forget their friendship and enmity while giving their decision as a panch.

2. Write a brief character - sketch of Jumman Sheikh.

Ans. Jumman is the main character of the story. The writer presents a deep and noble message through this character.
He was a close friend of Algu. Jumman was cunning by nature. He deceived his own aunt skillfully. Jumman got
her property transferred in his name and started ill-treating her. His aunt went to panchayat and nominated Algu as her
head panch. Algu acted justly and gave his decision against his friend. Jumman got angry with him and became his
enemy.
He is a genuine and fair judge. He gives a fair decision in Algu and Samjhu’s case. However in the end, they
became friends again.

3. Write a brief character sketch of Algu Chowdhari.

Ans. Algu Chowdhari is one of the main characters in the story. The writer presents a deep and noble message through
this character.
He is a fast friend of Jumman. He is very humble at heart. He always helps everyone especially his friend
Jumman.
He is unbiased by nature. In Jumman’s aunt’s case, he gave a fair judgment without any favouritism. But
Jumman did not like his decision and became his enemy. Later in Algu’s case, Jumman also gave a fair decision in
Algu’s favour without any discrimination. Everyone praised his impartial judgement. They became friends again.
In the end we can say that he is a kind hearted, unbiased, justice loving and simple man.

4. Draw a brief pen portrait of theold aunt.

Ans. The old aunt is one of the main character of the story. She plays an important role in the story. The writer uses this
character to highlight the characters of Algu and Jumman.
She is Jumman Sheikh’s aunt and a very simple and pious lady. She easily transfers her property in Jumman’s
name because she trusts him and thinks that Jumman and his wife will take care of her.
She is a God fearing lady and has immense faith in God. She is also a believer of democratic ways of life. At
first, she tries to convince her nephew to take proper care of her or return her property. He becomes deaf to her requests.
Then, she approaches the panchayat for justice. She keeps her cool and gets justice.
In short, we can say that she is a pivot around the first half of the story and a noteworthy character of the story.

5. Bring out the significance of the title of the story.

Ans. The title of the story is very suitable and significant. It tells us about the qualities of a panch.
It portrays why a panch is called ‘The Panch Parmeshwar’ in India. It means that panch is considered next to
God. He is impartial and beyond any kind of favourism. God speaks through them and only the truth prevails in his
voice. He should see only the truth. The panch should not keep in mind friendship and enmity while giving the decision.
In this story both Algu and Jumman plays the role of a panch once. They both stand with the truth . They forget
their friendship and enimity while giving their decision. Thus, the title of the story is appropriate.

Prepared by: PPPP English Team