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General Instructions:
1. The Question Paper contains THREE sections READING, GRAMMAR & WRITING and LITERATURE.
2. Attempt question based on specific instructions for each part.
1. It is rare to find son1eone with good technical and communication skills. You can get far ahead of your colleagues if you combine the two early in your career. People will judge, evaluate, promote or block you based on your communication skills. Since habits form by repeating both good and bad forms of communication, learn to observe great communicators and adopt their styles and traits-in written and verbal forms. The art of listening and learning from each and every interaction, is another secret recipe. Develop the subconscious habit of listening to yourself as you speak and know when to pause.
2. Learning what not to say is probably more important than learning what to say. As your career develops, you will realise that the wise speak less. Speak when you have value to add, else refrain. Poorly constructed emails with grammatical errors are acceptable between friends, but they should be seriously avoided while communicating formally with your seniors. Avoid any communication in an emotional state when you might say things you will regret later. One unnecessary word uttered at the wrong time or place can ruin a relationship, career or even your life. Such is the power of words. If such a thing happens, you should immediately apologise, else it may haunt you for life.
3. Another problem to overcome is speaking too fast. Since our minds work faster than our speech, we are inclined to speak fast. This does not necessarily mean that the person hearing it will get it any faster. On the contrary, it is always the reverse. So slow down, and think before yours speak. “When I get ready to speak to people,” Abraham Lincoln said, “I spend two-thirds of the time thinking what they want to hear and one third thinking what I want to say.” Adding humour and wit is also essential. But realise that not all jokes are funny and observe certain boundaries. Never say anything that could offend. Remember you are not a comedian who must offend as many people as you can to be witty.
Based on your understanding of the passage, answer the questions given below.
i) What does the author prefer more over what to say? (Paragraph 2)
a) To listen to the best orators
b) To listen to political leaders
c) To learn formal communication
d) To prefer what not to say.
View AnswerAns. d) To prefer what not to say.
ii. What idea does the author suggest in order to excel in life? (Paragraph 1)
a) To get expertise in technical communication
b) To avoid speaking too fast
c) To integrate good technical and communication skill
d) To me amusing while addressing a formal gathering
View AnswerAns. c) To integrate good technical and communication skill
iii) Select the option that displays what the writer projects, with reference to the following:
Adding humour and wit is also essential. (Paragraph 3)
It suggests that:
a) it’s important to incorporate some humour while you speak
b) it’s imperative to reflect wit when you address the gathering
c) the speakers should be subconscious when they are to address the gathering
d) Both (a) and (b)
View AnswerAns. d) Both (a) and (b)
iv) Complete the following with a phrase from paragraph 2
Ans. If one unnecessary word uttered at the wrong time or place.
v) State 1 factor how you can be way ahead from your friends in your career.
View AnswerAns. If you are equipped with the good technical and communication skills.
vi) Based on your reading of the text, list two ways how to form good habits.
View AnswerAns. Repeat both good and bad forms of communication, learn to observe great communicators and adopt their styles and traits – in written and verbal forms.
vii) Why should you be careful when you tend to be humourous?
View AnswerAns. So that you don’t appear to be a comedian and refrain from making any loose comments.
viii) What restriction has been imposed by the author when you are in an emotional state? (Paragraph 2)
a) To make tall claims
b) To make promises
c) To shed tears
d) To avoid any communication
View AnswerAns. d) To avoid any communication
ix) Supply 1 point to justify the following:
Speak when you have value to add, else refrain.
View AnswerAns. Yes, it’s better to be a wise man of one word rather than to be moron of more words.
x) Select the correct option to complete the sentence given below.
The closing statement of the passage sounds damn ____________
a) cautioning
b) reprimanding
c) upbraiding
d) chiding
View AnswerAns. a) cautioning
II. Read the passage given below.
1. This bar chart compares the emission of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere of six countries, including two of them coming from emerging nations, for three decades starting from 1975 to 2005.
2. USA, being the number one polluter of all, emitted 1,200,000 thousand metric tonnes in 1975 and this count increased to 1,300.000 and 1,600,000 thousand metric tonnes in 1990 and 2005 respectively. In contrast, the carbon emission of China was nearly 300,000 thousand metric tonnes in 1975 and it rose by 100% in 1990 and surged dramatically to just below 1,6000,000 thousand metric tonnes in 2005. In terms of the percentage increase, China was the largest contributor in carbon emissions of all.
3. The figure for Germany and the United Kingdom remained relatively stable throughout the period of time, and so were for Canada until 1990. The carbon dioxide emissions in India increased exponentially from around 100.000 in 1975 to just below 400,000 thousand metric tonnes in 2005.
Based on your understanding of the passage, answer the questions given below:
i) In terms of percentage increase, I was the largest contributor of CO2. Identify me.
View AnswerAns. China
ii) What do you think could be the possible reason for surging of CO2 emission in million tonnes?
a) lack of sustainable development
b) Speedy development of large industries to make world’s powerful economy
c) Both of these
d) None of these
View AnswerAns. c) Both of these
iii) In year 2005, I was in India and realised that I should switch the country and should go to a place which is the least contributor of CO2. Which country have I landed to?
View AnswerAns. Canada
iv) Which country has the lowest emission of CO2 in graph?
a) Germany
b) United Kingdom
c) Canada
d) India
View Answerc) Canada
v) Which countries had the same level of CO2 emission in 1975 and 1990?
a) Germany and Canada
b) United Kingdom and India
c) India and France
d) USA and China
View AnswerAns. b) United Kingdom and India
vi) What is the highest quantity unit of global emission of CO2 by different countries?
a) 1,600,000
b) 1,570,000
c) 1,700,000
d) 1,650,000
View AnswerAns. a) 1,600,000
vii) Which country had the minimum emission during 1975?
a) India
b) China
c) Germany
d) United Kingdom
View AnswerAns. a) India
viii) Find the synonym of the word ‘hysterically’ from paragraph 4.
View AnswerAns. exponentially
ix) Find the antonym of the word ‘influx’ from the given passage.
View AnswerAns. emitted
x) The bar chart compares the emission of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere of six countries, including two of them coming from emerging nations. Identify the two nations from the given graph.
View AnswerAns. USA and China
III. SECTION B – GRAMMAR
Attempt ANY TEN of the following questions
i. Fill in the blank by choosing the correct option to complete an online update.
Noida’s first wild animal rescue centre is likely __________ end.
a) by year
b) on year
c) at year
d) of year
View AnswerAns. a) by year
ii) Read the conversation between Mannu and Annu. Complete the sentence by reporting it correctly.
Mannu: Where are you going?
Annu: I am going to the market. Do you want anything?
Mannu asked Annu ___________. Annu replied she was going to the market and further asked if she wanted anything.
View AnswerAns. where she was going
iii) Select the correct option to fill in the blank for the given line, from an article by Penguin G.G.J who is considered one of the pioneers of the Gujarati short story.
His writing ___________ by a dramatic style, romanticism and powerful depiction of human emotions.
a) is characterised
b) has been characterised
c) is characterizing
d) characterstics
View AnswerAns. a) is characterised
iv) Select the option that identifies the error and supplies the correction for the following line, from an article.
Kalpana Chawla was tat the top in an newspapers ever.
Ans. (b)
v) Complete the given narrative, by filling in the blank with the correct option.
The center’s panel on air quality, CAQM, has directed the agencies __________ to develop proper gas infrastructure in NCR before the next winter.
a) was concerned
b) will be concerned
c) is concerned
d) concerned
View AnswerAns. d) concerned
vi) Fill in the blank by using the correct form of the word in the bracket, for the given portion of a letter.
Subject: Insanitary conditions in the colony
Respected Sir/Madam,
I _________ (be) a resident of Ankur Enclave, for the past eleven years. I would like to bring to your notice the sanitary conditions in our colony.
View AnswerAns. am
vii) Report the dialogue, by completing the sentence.
Mr. Harish: Can you polish my shoes?
Cobbler: Yes sir. But I will take 10 Rupees for each shoe.
Mr. Harish: I will not mind as long as it is done.
Mr. Harish asked the cobbler could he polish his shoes. The cobbler replied affirmatively and added but ____________.
View AnswerAns. he would take Rs 10 for each shoe.
viii) Identify the error from a magazine report and choose the correct option.
The traffic police has deployed teams at various intersections in the city to issue challans and impound old and polluting vehicles.
Ans. (a)
ix) Place the correct form of the word in the blank:
While we are loath to place restrictions on language use, oxymoron usually refers to a set of ___________ (contradict) words rather than to a contradictory person.
View AnswerAns. contradictory
x) Fill in the blank by choosing the correct option, to complete the slogan on Independence Day.
Countless freedom fighters lost their ___________, and then we got a country to survive.
a) lives
b) lifes
c) life
d) live
View AnswerAns. (a) lives
xi) Transform the sentence from affirmative to negative:
As soon as the students saw the teacher, they rushed to their class.
a) No sooner had the students seen the teacher, than they rushed to their class.
b) No sooner have the students seen the teacher, than they rushed to their class.
c) No sooner do the students see the teacher, than they rushed to their class.
d) No sooner did the students see the teacher, than they rushed to their class.
View AnswerAns. d) No sooner did the students see the teacher, than they rushed to their class.
xii) Identify the error on a newspaper headline and supply the correction, for the following sentence:
Ahead of the hearing on Supreme Court where it has to give opinion on according to Scheduled Caste status to Dalit.
Use the given format for your response.
Ans.
IV. SECTION B – CREATIVE WRITING SKILLS
All the names and addresses used in the questions are fictitious. Resemblance, if any, is purely coincidental.
1. Attempt ANY ONE from A and B given below.
A. You are a resident of Kamala colony. There have been incident of chains snatching in your locality in the past 2-3 months. Your resident welfare Association took it up with the local police station requesting patrolling in the area after 6 p.m. and check both of which have not happened. Write a letter to the editor of the local newspaper highlighting the attitude of the police authorities.
View AnswerAns.
A/11. Kamala Colony
Howrah
2 April, 20XX
The SHO
Bandipara P.S
Howrah
Subject: Frequent incidents of snatching.
Sir,
This is to bring to your kind attention that splinter gangs of chain-snatchers are on the prowl at the areas like Bandipara, Kali Ghat and its surroundings.
Despite mobile police on bikes as well as in SUVs patrolling the roads chain-snatching on the roads like Dalitram Chowk and S.N. Banerjee Road reflect that the criminals are smarter than the cops on patrolling duty.
The gang ride up to the victim in their motorcycle and ask for directions. At a convenient time, they commit the crime and flee the scene. These chain snatchers use special tools and customized motorcycles. Special pliers are used to cut chains. Many boost the engine power of their bike by fitting imported carburetors and quick action throttles.
You are requested to bring us relief and take strict action against such hooligans and ruffians.
Thanking you in anticipation.
Yours sincerely
ABC
B. You are Rama/Ramesh of D105, Lajpat Nagar, New Delhi. You want information about German Language courses at German Embassy, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi. Write a letter to the director inquiring about the same.
View AnswerAns.
D105, Lajpat Nagar
New Delhi
12 April, 20XX
The Director
German Embassy
Chanakyapuri
New Delhi
Subject: Enquiry regarding German Language Course
Sir,
This is with reference to your advertisement regarding the courses in German Language offered by your reputable institute. I want to state that I am currently in class X and preparing for my final examinations. I am very much interested in learning a language and want to take it as a career. I’m also given to understand that this institute is by far the best as far as German Langauge learning is concerned and I would very much like to be a part of it.
Kindly send me the prospectus and the application form. I would be highly grateful if you could provide me with the following information:
- The course structures
- Scholoships, if any
- Admission procedure
- Elegibility criteria
Kindly send me the brochure along with the enrollment form for further formalities.
Sincerely yours
Rama Kashyap
2. Attempt ANY ONE from A and B given below.
A. The given double bar graph shows the preferences of children in a school in playing different games over the span of six years. Write an analytical paragraph about the given information.
Ans.
Preferences of Children in a school in Playing Different Games
The given double bar graph shows the preferences of children in a school in playing different games over the period of six years i.e., from 2014 to 2019. The graph shows that the highest number of children interested in playing volleyball is in the year 2016, whereas in the year 2019, very smaller number of children preferred volleyball. The graph shows a hike in the game of volleyball. The graph shows a hike in the game of volleyball again in the year 2018. The data shows that the preference of people in basketball is almost constant, like in the years 2014, 2017 and in 2018 same number of children showed interest in it. Basketball got a slight hike of interested children in the year 2016, but a decline has been seen in it in 2019 which is equal to 2015. If we observe the graph, we can see that children’s preference related to volleyball is continuously changing every year. Although initially 200 children were interested in volleyball in 2014. The it reached to 300 in 2015, the greatest hike of 450 in 2016, but it again declined to 250 children in 2017, it again showed a hike of 400 children in 2018 and the lowest number of children’s i.e., only 150 in 2019. Whereas basketball was much preferred in 2014 than volleyball. It shows a decline of 100 children in 2015, but again reached 400 in 2016 and then remained same in 2017 and 2018. To conclude the data shows that throughout the six years basketball was more preferred in comparison to volleyball. Although data shows that volleyball has got the highest number of interested children in 2016 but the numbers are constantly flickering which reached the lowest and is less preferred by the children in the year 2019 also.
OR
B. The given bar graph shows the increasing use of skin care products by women over the period of three months. Write an analytical paragraph elaborating the given information.
Ans.
The Usage of Skin Care Products
The given bar graph shows the usage of skin care products by men and women over the time of 3 months. The products used are face wash, toner and sunscreen. The bar graph of men shoes that the most used product of men is face wash. In the month of June, the face wash was used around 33 times, in July 30 times and in August 35 times. The toner was used around 27 times in the month of June, 20 times in July and around 33 times in the month of August. The sunscreen was used 29 times in the month of June, 25 times in July and 32 times in August.
The bar graph of women shows that the most used product is sunscreen. In the month of June, the face wash use 25 times. In July 22 and in August 24 times. The toner was used 22 times in the month of June, in July 25 times and in August 27 times. The sunscreen being the most used product was used 34 times in June, 29 times in July and 35 times in August. To conclude the given information, the usage of face wash by man saw a rise in the month of August and reached its peak and usage of sunscreen by women saw its rise in the month of august too, reaching its peak of 35 times of usage.
SECTION C – LITERATURE
V. Reference to the Context
1. Attempt ANY ONE of two extracts given
1.A The house – the only one in the entire valley – sat on the crest of a low hill. From this height one could see the river and the field of ripe corn dotted with the flowers that always promised a good harvest. The only thing the Earth needed was a downpour or at least shower. Throughout the morning, Lencho, who knew his fields intimately had done nothing else but see the sky towards the north-east.
(A letter to god)
i) Based on the given extract, what is Lencho NOT likely to think while looking at his field?
a) Such a blessing, God! Thank you!
b) Just a downpour, God. And everything will be perfect.
c) All set for the grand harvest. I’m going to be rich!
d) I wish we have enough food to eat after this harvest.
View AnswerAns. d) I wish we have enough food to eat after this harvest.
ii) The field of corn dotted with flowers means that:
a) not a single flower was bigger than a dot.
b) the flowers were scattered across.
c) the flowers were shaped like dots.
d) the flowers had shrunk in size.
View AnswerAns. b) the flowers were scattered across
iii) Based on the details of the house’s location, how can it best be described?
View AnswerAns. solitary
iv) Lencho wished for a downpour or a heavy shower. Pick the option that correctly matches.
a) (1) – (ii), (2) – (iv), (3) – (v), (4) – (i), (5) – (iii)
b) (1) – (iv), (2) – (i), (3) – (iii), (4) – (v), (5) – (ii)
c) (1) – (v), (2) – (iii), (3) – (iv), (4) – (ii), (5) – (i)
d) (1) – (iii), (2) – (v), (3) – (i), (4) – (ii), (5) – (iv)
View AnswerAns. d) (1) – (iii), (2) – (v), (3) – (i), (4) – (ii), (5) – (iv)
v) In the light of the statement “Man proposes God disposes,” fill the blanks. Lencho waited for downpour but received ___________.
View AnswerAns. hailstorm
OR
1.B From then on, his progress was rapid. He had no medicinal treatment of any kind but all day he ran about with the dogs, joining in their friendly scrimmages. He discovered the joys of being bowled over, tramped on and squashed every few minutes. He became an accepted member of the gang, an unlikely, silky little object among the shaggy crew, fighting like a tiger for his share at mealtimes and hunting rats in the old henhouse at night. He had never had such a time in his life.
(A Triumph of Surgery)
i) Place the word ‘scrimmages’ in the correct blank.
a) He heard __________ coming from the hotel lobby.
b) It is a colourless gas which possesses a characteristic _________ odour.
c) The two players got into a _________ of the court and got suspended.
d) He was angry about his __________ from the team.
View AnswerAns. d) He was angry about his __________ from the team.
ii) How did the other dogs behave with Tricki?
View AnswerAns. They accepted him as a member of the gang.
iii) Figurative device used in the expression, ‘fighting like a tiger’ is to establish:
a) Sharp comparison between tiger and Tricki.
b) A parallel between Tricki and crew
c) Sharp contrast between tiger and Tricki
d) Sharp comparison between crew and Tricki.
View AnswerAns. a) Sharp comparison between tiger and Tricki.
iv) ‘From then on, his progress was rapid’, What does ‘from then’ refer to here?
a) Tricki’s surgery
b) Tricki’s medication
c) Tricki’s fight with other animals
d) None of these
View AnswerAns. d) None of these
v) Complete the analogy on preposition
________: over : : tramped : on
View AnswerAns. bowled
2. Attempt ANY ONE of two extracts give.
2.A Has given my heart
A change of mood
And saved some part
Of a day I had rued.
(Dust of Snow)
i) The mpoet has mentioned that his heart was given a change of mood but its not only his heart but his entire self who has been given a change of mood. The poet has tried to employ ___________, a poetic technique that represents a part of something that is substituted for the whole.
View AnswerAns. synecdoche
ii) Mood swing is a common phenomenon among humans.
Here it is caused due to __________.
View AnswerAns. the falling of dust of snow.
iii) What does the poet mean when he says ‘had saved some part of the day’?
a) no more regretful
b) still he can fix the damage
c) situation is under control now
d) both (a) and (b)
View AnswerAns. c) situation is under control now
iv) I am the medium to bring change in the thought process of the poet. Guess who I am?
a) crow
b) hemlock tree
c) snow
d) melancholic element
View AnswerAns. d) melancholic element
v) Identify the correct use of ‘rue’’ or its form in the following sentences.
a) Robert heartily rued his abruptness, as the poor young wife sank back in a deadly swoon.
b) The rich maroon rue was mixed with a ribbon of black.
c) People injured in accidents caused by the defective tire have threatened to rue.
d) None of these
View AnswerAns. a) Robert heartily rued his abruptness, as the poor young wife sank back in a deadly swoon.
OR
2.B My head is full of whispers
Which tomorrow will be silent.
Listen. The glass is breaking.
The trees are stumbling forward
into the night. Winds rush to meet them.
The moon is broken like a mirror,
Its pieces flash now in the crown
Of the tallest oak
(The Trees)
i) What are the ‘whispers’ that the poet can hear?
a) The sounds made by the outgoing trees
b) The whistling of wind
c) The soft banging of doors
d) the stretching arms of tree
View AnswerAns. a) The sounds made by the outgoing trees
ii) Recognise the intention of the poet and complete the analogy.
__________ : tree : : listen : human
View AnswerAns. whisper
iii) I try to present Wind as human; I am __________, a poetic device.
View AnswerAns. personification
iv) Match the nouns with its correct verbs:
a) 1 – (iii), 2 – (ii), 3 – (i), 4 – (iv)
b) 1 – (i), 2 – (iv), 3 – (ii), 4 – (iii)
c) 1 – (iv), 2 – (ii), 3 – (i), 4 – (iii)
d) 1 – (i), 2 – (iii), 3 – (iv), 4 – (ii)
View AnswerAns. d) 1 – (i), 2 – (iii), 3 – (iv), 4 – (ii)
v) Trees are symbolic to:
a) nature and womanhood in particular
b) nature and human being
c) desires of human being
d) barriers of life
View AnswerAns. a) nature and womanhood in particular
VI. Answer ANY FOUR of the following in about 40-50 words each.
i) The role of crow is vital in the transformed vision of the poet. Justify how.
(Dust of Snow)
View AnswerAns. The crow changes the mood of the poet by shaking the dust of snow from the Hemlock tree by which the poet gets relaxed and was later thankful.
ii) ‘God helps the ones who help themselves’. Substantiate this with reference to the chapter ‘Black Aeroplane’.
(Two stories About Flying)
View AnswerAns. It should always be your honest intention and the Almighty is with you. The author of the Black Aeroplane understands the complexities of life. The pilot dares to face the ordeal and then he succeeds. So, it is clear that God helps only those who help themselves.
iii) Can writing a diary be a way to vent out anxiety. Briefly explain taking the reference from Anne’s habit.
(From the Diary of Anne Frank)
View AnswerAns. Giving a vent out to one’s emotions makes the body and mind feel light which is good for health and works as a healing therapy for the mind and body. Evidently, she takes the decision of writing her feelings in a diary. It is unusual for her to write in a diary, but she is really in need of a true friend.
iv) What terrified the pirate? Who killed him and how?
(The Tale of Custard the Dragon)
View AnswerAns. When Belinda and all her pets were terrified at the sight of the pirate, it was Custard who succeeded in killing them. Those who were making fun of Custard, were then ready to idolize him for his valour.
v) ‘Will you please look at me when I’m speaking to you’?
Who do you think is speaking to Amanda?
(Amanda)
View AnswerAns. Amanda’s mother is just trying to instruct her and expects of her to mend her ways. She wants her to listen to her properly and must not be ignorant about her responsibilities.
VII. Answer ANY TWO of the following in about 40-50 words each.
i) How can you say that Horace Danby was god and respectable but not completely honest?
(A Question of Trust)
View AnswerAns. Horace was undoubtedly a good and respectful fellow but not completely honest. This description is apt for Horace. His intention was noble but even then, he cannot be spared by the critics. It may look good in others’ eyes but cannot be pardoned at all, as a crime is always a crime. And guilty has to be punished.
ii) Richard’s project on the purpose of the twelve tiny gold spots on a monarch pupa was highly valuable in two ways. List the two ways.
(The Making of a Scientist)
View AnswerAns. When Ebright won a prize at the science fair, he learnt that winners do real experiment, they don’t simply display slides. Then, he started conducting experiments.
It was definitely a stepping stone towards his success. His competitive nature, his extra efforts and the will to win for the right reasons made him a successful scientist.
iii) How does Think Tank compare the Earth and Earthlings, with Mars and Martians?
(The Book That Saved The Earth)
View AnswerAns. Think Tank guessed that the books were sandwiches which the earthlings loved to eat. He made another guess that the books were some communication devices used by the earthlings.
VIII. Answer ANY ONE OF THE FOLLOWING IN ABOUT 100-120 WORDS.
i) Mijbil and Seagull, both liked to be in their comfort zone and wished to be liked by their people.
Assume they both met each other at a sea beach of California and shared their expedition. Write this conversation as per your understanding of the chapters ‘Mijbil the Otter’ and ‘The First Flight’.
(Mijbil the Otter)
View AnswerAns. Mijbil: Hey, how have you come here?
Seagull: I earned confidence and hence, I have reached here.
Mijbil: But I heard you were actually encouraged much by your mother. She was instrumental in making take your first flight. So, hope you must have learnt that the spark must be there in order to succeed in life.
Seagull: Yes, that’s true.
OR
ii) Though the play revolves around three people, Russian society emerges as an important character through the outgoings of the play and the thoughts and interactions of its characters. Imagine yourself to be a historian who has been invited to speak about nineteenth century upper class Russian society. Based on your reading of the play, how might you decide it? Support your evaluation wit instances from the text.
(The Proposal)
View AnswerAns. A general perception about women in Russian society or women in general is that they have never effectively enjoyed the same rights as their male counterparts. So as a historian, it is crucial to continue raising awareness about women’s rights in the 19th century Russia. Through the portrayal of the characters in the play ‘The Proposal’, it is evident that women even in those times were not the rightful owner of their individual identity. The proposal seems to serve the nuptial proceedings between Natalya who is only 25, where Lomov who is at his critical age of 35. Such a big gap in marital arrangement was seen nothing unusual. The only criteria required to engage into such an arrangement was that the grooms should be well-to-do and hold a reputable social rank. It’s apparent from the way Stephan Chubukov gets excited when he learnt the precise reason of Lomov’s arrival. A father of 19th century Russian society always aspires to get a son-in-law of such stature.
IX. Answer ANY ONE of the following in about 100-120 words.
i) “Everyone must have a chance to reform”. How did Anil work upon these values and succeed?
(The Thief’s Story)
View AnswerAns. As it is evident that it was merely his teaching ability and the effectiveness of his teaching that transformed a seasoned thief into a gentle soul. Anil was a reformer in Hari Singh’s life. He knew that Hari Singh has stolen his money and returned it safe back to its place. However, he was focused on the fact that he came back and kept the money back. He is happy that his conduct and kind gesture at least impacted his mind who was now ready to transform himself.
OR
ii) Sense of insecurity and not understanding the true value can result to destruction. What was the cause of Matilda’s ruin? How could she have avoided it?
View AnswerAns. Matilda Loisel has always been unhappy and fought against her destiny. She felt that she was born for all the delicacies and luxuries of life. She never accepted her true identity and endeavoured to achieve something that was not meant for her. Had she embraced her current status and realised that she was merely a wife of a clerk, she would never have ruined her life. She could have avoided this ruin by being satisfied with whatever she had. The sole reason of her distress was due to her longing for a life of luxury. She suffered from poverty of her apartment, the shabby walls and the worn chairs. All these things tortured and angered her. She was always dissatisfied and unhappy, craving for all the delicacies and luxuries of life.