RBSE Solutions Class 10 English Supplementary Reader Chapter 4 Footprints without Feet

Comprehension

A. Tick the Correct Alternative:

Question 1. What is the name of the invisible scientist in the story?
(a) Mrs. Hall
(b) Jaffers
(c) Griffin
(d) H.G. Wells
Answer: (c) Griffin
In simple words: The main character who discovered invisibility was a scientist named Griffin. This discovery led to many interesting events in the story.

🎯 Exam Tip: Remember the character names and their roles, especially the central figure, as direct questions are common.

Question 2. Where did Griffin decide to slip in for warmth the first time?
(a) Theatrical company
(b) Sweet store
(c) Big London store
(d) Jnn
Answer: (c) Big London store
In simple words: Griffin first went to a large store in London to escape the cold weather after he became invisible. He looked for shelter and warmth there.

🎯 Exam Tip: Pay attention to the initial actions and locations where Griffin sought refuge after his invisibility experiment.

Question 3. Whose money was stolen by the scientist?
(a) a teacher
(b) s shopkeeper
(c) a constable
Answer: (b) a shopkeeper
In simple words: The scientist, Griffin, stole money from a shopkeeper. He did this to get funds for his stay and experiments.

🎯 Exam Tip: Note the key events that show Griffin's misuse of his invisibility, such as theft, as these highlight his character.

Question 1. Griffin was not a scientist
Answer: False
In simple words: Griffin was indeed a scientist; he discovered the formula for invisibility. This scientific pursuit was the core of his story.

🎯 Exam Tip: Understand the basic premise of the story—that Griffin is a scientist—to correctly answer True/False questions about his identity.

Question 2. Griffin was rather a lawless person.
Answer: True
In simple words: Griffin often broke rules and laws throughout the story. His actions showed he did not care about societal norms.

🎯 Exam Tip: When describing Griffin's character, highlighting his disregard for laws and others' rights is important for full marks.

Question 3. Mrs. Hall was the landlord's wife.
Answer: True
In simple words: Mrs. Hall was married to the landlord of the inn where Griffin stayed. She was a key character who interacted with Griffin often.

🎯 Exam Tip: Remember the relationships between the characters, especially between Griffin and the innkeepers, as they drive much of the plot.

Question 4. The constable tried to arrest Griffin.
Answer: True
In simple words: A police officer, Constable Jaffers, attempted to catch Griffin after he was suspected of crimes. This showed the community's effort to stop him.

🎯 Exam Tip: Key events like an arrest attempt show rising conflict. Mentioning Constable Jaffers is crucial for this type of question.

Question 5. Griffin did not shake himself free.
Answer: False
In simple words: Griffin actually managed to escape from everyone who tried to catch him. His invisibility made him very hard to hold onto.

🎯 Exam Tip: Focus on the outcome of Griffin's confrontations; he usually uses his invisibility to escape, which is a key plot point.

C. Answer the Following Questions in About 20-25 Words Each:

Question 1. Why were the two boys surprised?
दोनों लड़के चकित क्यों हो गए थे?
Answer: The two boys in London were surprised because they saw fresh muddy footprints of a pair of bare feet walking down the street. They couldn't see the person making the footprints. This made them very curious. They followed the prints for some time.
In simple words: The boys saw fresh, muddy footprints appearing without anyone visible making them. This made them very confused and curious.

🎯 Exam Tip: Start by directly answering why they were surprised, then add a brief detail about the invisible footprints to explain further.

Question 2. How did the scientist become invisible?
वैज्ञानिक कैसे अदृश्य हो गया?
Answer: Griffin was a very smart scientist. He did many experiments to prove that the human body could become invisible. In the end, he took some special rare drugs, and his body turned as clear as a sheet of glass. This made him impossible to see. His invention was groundbreaking.
In simple words: Griffin became invisible by drinking special rare drugs after many experiments. These drugs made his body transparent like glass.

🎯 Exam Tip: Mention both the "experiments" and the "rare drugs" as key elements in Griffin's transformation to score full marks.

Question 3. Why did Griffin set fire to the house of the first landlord?
ग्रिफिन ने अपने पहले मकान मालिक के घर में आग क्यों लगा दी?
Answer: Griffin was a brilliant scientist, but he was also a person who did not follow laws. His first landlord did not like him and wanted him to leave. So, Griffin set fire to the landlord's house as revenge. He did this because he was angry about being asked to leave. Then, he took a special drug to become invisible.
In simple words: Griffin set fire to his first landlord's house because the landlord disliked him and wanted to remove him. Griffin did this out of anger and revenge.

🎯 Exam Tip: Highlight Griffin's lawless nature and the motive of revenge for setting the fire, as these are crucial details for the answer.

Question 4. Why did Mrs. Hall think that her guest was an eccentric person?
श्रीमती हॉल ने यह क्यों सोचा कि उनका अतिथि एक सनकी व्यक्ति है?
Answer: Mrs. Hall thought her guest was an eccentric person because he looked very strange. When she tried to be friendly, he told her that he did not like to talk to other people. He also said that he had come to Iping to live alone. His unusual behavior and appearance made her think he was peculiar.
In simple words: Mrs. Hall thought Griffin was strange due to his odd appearance and his desire to stay alone, not wanting to mix with anyone.

🎯 Exam Tip: Focus on Griffin's strange appearance and his desire for solitude as the main reasons for Mrs. Hall's perception of him as eccentric.

Question 6. Why did Mrs. Hall fall down in hysterics?
श्रीमती हॉल मूच्छित होकर क्यों गिर गईं?
Answer: One day, Mr. and Mrs. Hall found the stranger's room open. They went in to look around. Suddenly, Mrs. Hall heard a sniff near her ear. Then, a hat from the bedpost jumped up and hit her face. After that, a chair moved on its own and rushed towards her legs, pushing both of them out of the room. She fell down the stairs in hysterics because she believed the room was haunted by spirits. This ghostly experience overwhelmed her.
In simple words: Mrs. Hall fell in hysterics because she experienced strange events in Griffin's room, like a hat jumping and a chair attacking, making her believe it was haunted.

🎯 Exam Tip: Describe the sequence of supernatural events—the hat, the chair—that led to Mrs. Hall's shock and belief in spirits.

Question 7. Why did Griffin become furious?
ग्रिफिन क्रोधित क्यों हो उठा?
Answer: Griffin really liked to be alone. One day, the landlord and his wife woke up early and were surprised to see the scientist's door wide open. They decided to check the room because they saw no one inside. Since Griffin did not want anyone entering his room, he became extremely angry when they did. His privacy was very important to him.
In simple words: Griffin became furious because the landlord and his wife entered his room without permission. He valued his privacy greatly.

🎯 Exam Tip: Explain Griffin's desire for privacy and how the invasion of his room, despite his invisibility, enraged him.

Question 2. What did Griffin do in the theatrical company?
नाटक कंपनी में ग्रिफिन ने क्या किया?
Answer: After leaving London, Griffin decided to go to Drury Lane, which was a famous theatre area. He went into a theatrical company and dressed himself completely. He put bandages around his forehead, wore a wide-brimmed hat, glasses, and big side whiskers. This disguise helped him hide his invisibility and look normal. He wanted to blend in without being seen.
In simple words: Griffin went to a theatre company and used costumes like bandages, a hat, spectacles, and whiskers to make himself visible and hide his invisible state.

🎯 Exam Tip: List the specific items Griffin used for his disguise in the theatrical company, as this shows how he temporarily solved the problem of his invisibility.

Question 3. Why did Griffin leave London?
ग्रिफिन ने लंदन क्यों छोड़ा?
Answer: Earlier, Griffin had attacked a shopkeeper without any care and stole all the money he could find. He wanted to get away from the busy city of London. So, he took a train to a small village called Iping and booked two rooms at the local inn there. He sought a quieter place to avoid being caught.
In simple words: Griffin left London because he had robbed a shopkeeper and wanted to escape the crowded city to avoid being caught.

🎯 Exam Tip: The robbery and the desire to escape crowded London are the two main reasons Griffin left, so both should be included in the answer.

Question 4. Why were the clergyman and his wife surprised?
Answer: One morning, the clergyman and his wife woke up because they heard the sound of money rattling from the desk. They went downstairs and opened the door. But they were very surprised to see that the room was empty. The desk was open, and money was missing. They were surprised by this unusual event because no one was visible. This mysterious theft confused them greatly.
In simple words: The clergyman and his wife were surprised because they heard money being stolen from their desk but saw no one in the room.

🎯 Exam Tip: Mention the sound of money and the empty room as the core elements of their surprise, clearly indicating the mystery of the invisible thief.

Question 5. What happened when Mr. Jaffers tried to get hold of the scientist?
जब Mr. Jaffers ने वैज्ञानिक को पकड़ना चाही तो क्या हुआ?
Answer: Jaffers was a local police officer. He was sent to arrest Griffin because Griffin was suspected of stealing. When Jaffers arrived at the inn, he realized he had to arrest a man without a head. He tried to catch Griffin, but Griffin started taking off his clothes one by one, becoming invisible. Finally, Griffin hit him, making him unconscious, and easily escaped. Griffin used his powers to overpower his opponent.
In simple words: When Constable Jaffers tried to arrest Griffin, Griffin took off his clothes and became invisible, then knocked Jaffers unconscious to escape.

🎯 Exam Tip: Describe the sequence of Griffin removing his clothes, becoming invisible, and then his quick escape as the main points of this encounter.

E. Answer the Following Questions in About 60-80 Words Each:

Question 1. "Griffin was rather a lawless person”. Explain.
ग्रिफिन एक विधिहीन व्यक्ति था।” वर्णन कीजिए।
Answer: Griffin was certainly a lawless person. He did not follow the laws and rules of the country. He always broke laws for his own selfish reasons. First, he set his landlord's house on fire because the landlord wanted to remove him. This was illegal. After this, he secretly entered a London store, broke open boxes, and dressed himself in clothes. Then, he had coffee, meat, and wine without paying. After this, he robbed and stabbed a shopkeeper in a theatrical company. Later, he also stole money from the clergyman's desk. These activities are usually done by thieves and robbers. All these incidents proved that Griffin was a lawless person. His actions caused trouble for many innocent people.
In simple words: Griffin was lawless because he burned his landlord's house, stole clothes and food, robbed a shopkeeper, and stole money from a clergyman, always acting for his own benefit and breaking rules.

🎯 Exam Tip: To explain Griffin's lawless nature, provide specific examples of his illegal actions: arson, theft, and assault, connecting them to his selfish motives.

Question 2. What incident took place in the village of Iping when Griffin stayed there?
ग्रिफिन जिस गाँव आईपिंग में ठहरा था, वहाँ कौन सी घटना हुई?
Answer: During Griffin's stay in the village of Iping, several strange incidents happened. When Mr. and Mrs. Hall tried to check his room, the hat from the bedpost suddenly jumped up and hit Mrs. Hall's face. Then, the chair moved on its own and pushed them out of the room, closing the door from inside. Mrs. Hall thought the room was haunted by spirits. Later, news of the burglary at the clergyman's house spread in the village, and Griffin was suspected. The suspicion grew stronger when he suddenly produced cash to pay his bills, even though he had earlier claimed to have no money. These events caused great fear and confusion. He brought chaos to the quiet village.
In simple words: In Iping, strange things happened: a hat and chair moved on their own, and a clergyman's house was robbed. Griffin became a suspect, especially when he suddenly produced money to pay bills.

🎯 Exam Tip: List the supernatural events in Griffin's room, the burglary at the clergyman's house, and Griffin's sudden display of money as key incidents in Iping.

Question 3. Describe the end of the story
कहानी के अंत का वर्णन कीजिए।
Answer: Griffin's time in the village of Iping was full of suspicion. Everyone in the village knew about the burglary at the clergyman's house, and Griffin was thought to be involved. Jaffers, the village constable, came secretly to the inn to arrest him. To his surprise, Jaffers found he had to arrest a man without a head. Griffin quickly removed his clothes and became invisible. He then knocked Jaffers unconscious and easily escaped. Thus, his strange power of invisibility always helped him get away from trouble. The story concludes with Griffin still free and invisible, continuing his path of lawlessness.
In simple words: The story ends with Griffin escaping arrest from Constable Jaffers in Iping. He uses his invisibility to become headless, knock Jaffers unconscious, and get away from trouble.

🎯 Exam Tip: Focus on Griffin's evasion of arrest by Jaffers and his continued escape through invisibility as the main events defining the story's conclusion.

Question 1. Imagine that you are Griffin. How will you use the discovery of being invisible for the welfare of mankind.
कल्पना कीजिए कि आप ग्रिफिन हैं। अदृश्य हो जाने के आविष्कार को आप मानव-कल्याण के लिए किस प्रकार से प्रयोग करेंगे?
Answer: Extraordinary powers should be used for the good of humanity, not selfishly like Griffin did. If I had this power, I would also want to be invisible. It would be a special experience for me. After becoming invisible, I would stop bad things from happening. I would help the police catch criminals and people who hide money. I would help children with their studies and assist elderly people in many ways. I would also support farmers in tilling land and irrigation. Our country needs a lot of food for its large population. So, with this power of invisibility, I could help humanity in various ways. My actions would serve society's greater good.
In simple words: If I were invisible, I would help catch criminals, assist students and the elderly, and support farmers to produce more food for the country, using my power for good deeds.

🎯 Exam Tip: In this imaginative question, focus on ethical uses of invisibility by giving specific examples of how you would help different groups (police, children, elderly, farmers) to show a well-rounded answer.