RBSE Solutions Class 11 English Delight & Wisdom Chapter 6 The Gold Frame

RBSE Class 11 English Delight & Wisdom Chapter 6 Textual Activities

Comprehension

(A) Tick the Correct Alternative:

Question 1. The frame maker is..........
(a) hardworking.
(b) idle.
(c) talkative.
(d) gossiper.
Answer: (a) hardworking.
In simple words: The frame maker is a person who works hard. He puts effort into his job.

🎯 Exam Tip: Pay attention to descriptive adjectives used for characters in the story, as they often reveal their key traits.

Question 3. The frame is to be made of the customer's...
(a) patron.
(b) grandfather.
(c) mother.
(d) uncle.
Answer: (a) patron.
In simple words: The customer wants the frame for a picture of his patron, someone who supports him.

🎯 Exam Tip: Note down key relationships mentioned in the story to understand character motivations better.

B. Answer to the Following Questions Should Not Exceed 10-15 Words Each:

Question 1. What task is given by the customer to the frame maker ? फ्रेम बनाने वाले को ग्राहक के द्वारा क्या कार्य दिया जाता है?
Answer: A picture is given to be framed by the customer to the frame maker. फ्रेम बनाने वाले को ग्राहक के द्वारा एक तस्वीर फ्रेम में लगाने के लिए दी जाती है।
In simple words: The customer asks the frame maker to put a picture into a frame.

🎯 Exam Tip: Identify the main action and the people involved to answer direct questions accurately.

Question 2. What is the relationship between the customer and the man whose photograph he wants to get framed ? ग्राहक और उस आदमी में क्या रिश्ता है जिसकी फोटो को वह फ्रेम में लगाना चाहता है?
Answer: The man whose photograph the customer wants to get framed is his patron. ग्राहक जिस आदमी की फोटो को फ्रेम में लगवाना चाहता है, वह उसको संरक्षक है।
In simple words: The person in the photo is the customer's patron, meaning someone who helps or supports them.

🎯 Exam Tip: Understanding the meaning of 'patron' is crucial here; it shows a relationship of support and respect.

Question 3. Why does the customer want a cut mount for the frame ? ग्राहक फ्रेम के लिए एक cut mount क्यों चाहता है?
Answer: The answer for this question is not available in the provided text.

🎯 Exam Tip: If an answer is specifically required for a detail, ensure to locate the exact information in the text or acknowledge its absence.

Question 4. ग्राहक फ्रेम के बारे में बहुत अधिक व्यक्तिगत क्यों है?
Answer: The customer is so particular about the frame because he has a fanatic devotion to the photograph. ग्राहक फ्रेम के बारे में बहुत अधिक व्यक्तिगत है क्योंकि वह उस फोटो के प्रति कट्टर श्रद्धा रखता है।
In simple words: The customer cares a lot about the frame because he deeply respects and admires the person in the photo.

🎯 Exam Tip: The customer's strong feelings about the subject of the photograph explain why they are so particular about the frame.

Question 5. How does the frame maker make a worse mess of the photograph? फ्रेम बनाने वाला फोटो को अधिक खराब कैसे कर देता है?
Answer: The frame maker makes a worse mess of the photograph by rubbing it so hard with a cloth. फ्रेम बनाने वाला फोटो को एक कपड़े से पूरी तरह से रगड़कर अधिक खराब कर देता है।
In simple words: The frame maker ruins the photo more by scrubbing it too hard with a cloth.

🎯 Exam Tip: Focus on the specific action that causes the damage, as described in the story.

C. Answer to the Following Questions Should Not Exceed 20-30 Words Each:

Question 1. What, according to the customer, are the qualities of his patron ? ग्राहक के अनुसार उसके संरक्षक के कौन-कौन से गुण हैं?
Answer: According to the customer, nobility, compassion, and charity are the qualities of his patron. He says if this world had just a few more people like him, it would certainly be a different place. ग्राहक के अनुसार मर्यादा, दया और परोपकार उसके संरक्षक के गुण हैं। वह कहता है कि यदि इस दुनिया में उसके जैसे कुछ और होते तो यह दुनिया अलग ही जगह होती।।
In simple words: The customer believes his patron is noble, kind, and generous. He feels the world would be much better with more people like him.

🎯 Exam Tip: List the qualities directly stated or implied by the character in the story to ensure a complete answer.

Question 2. How does the frame maker manage to replace the spoiled photograph ? 'फ्रेम बनाने वाला खराब हो चुकी फोटो के स्थान पर दूसरी फोटो का प्रबन्ध कैसे करता है?
Answer: The frame maker brought down an old wooden box where he kept unclaimed photographs over the years. He then searched through these photos to find one that could replace the old man's picture. फ्रेम बनाने वाले ने लकड़ी का वह पुराना बक्सा उतारा जिसमें अब तक न मांगे गये वर्षों पुराने सभी फोटो रखे थे। उसने उनमें से उस वृद्ध आदमी का स्थान लेने लायक फोटो चुनकर इसका प्रबन्ध किया।
In simple words: He finds an old box of forgotten photos and searches for a replacement picture there.

🎯 Exam Tip: Describe the frame maker's actions step-by-step to show how he solved the problem.

Question 4. Why does the frame maker discourage the idle gossipers? फ्रेम बनाने वाला फालतू गपशप करने वालों को रोकने की कोशिश क्यों करता है?
Answer: The frame maker discourages idle gossipers because they try to enter and disturb his quiet workspace. फ्रेम बनाने वाला फाल्तू गपशप करने वालों को रोकने की कोशिश करता है क्योंकि वे उसके शांत क्षेत्र में अनधिकृत प्रवेश करने की कोशिश करते हैं।
In simple words: He doesn't like gossipers because they bother him and disrupt his peaceful work environment.

🎯 Exam Tip: Explain the reason behind the frame maker's behavior, focusing on his desire for peace and concentration.

Question 5. Why is the customer not satisfied with the frame in the end ? अन्त में ग्राहक उस फ्रेम से सन्तुष्ट क्यों नहीं होता है?
Answer: The customer is not satisfied with the frame in the end because it is not a cut mount with an oval shape; it is square. अन्त में ग्राहक उस फ्रेम से सन्तुष्ट नहीं होता है क्योंकि यह एक अण्डाकार आकृति के साथ एक cut mount में नहीं है। यह वर्गाकार है।
In simple words: The customer is unhappy because the frame is square and not oval-shaped as he wanted.

🎯 Exam Tip: Identify the specific detail that causes the customer's dissatisfaction to answer precisely.

D. Answer to the Following Questions Should Not Exceed 60-80 Words Each:

Question 1. Attempt a character sketch of the frame maker. फ्रेम बनाने वाले के चरित्र का वर्णन करें।
Answer: The frame maker is a quiet and hardworking man who gives short answers to customers. He strongly dislikes casual friends who interrupt his peaceful work with gossip. He is usually seen sitting bent over, surrounded by many materials like cardboard, wood, and glass. He has learned from experience that his customers are never on time; they either arrive early and leave disappointed or come months later. फ्रेम बनाने वाला एक शांत और परिश्रमी आदमी है। वह अपने ग्राहकों के द्वारा पूछे गए प्रश्नों के केवल संक्षिप्त जवाब ही देता है और बेढंगे मित्रों को दृढ़ता से रोकता है जो व्यर्थ के गप-शप से उसके क्षेत्र की शांति में घुसपैठ करने की कोशिश करते हैं। उसे हमेशा झुके हुए बैठे देखा जाता है, जो कार्डबोर्ड के टुकड़ों, लकड़ी के टुकड़ों, शीशे की चादरों, कील के डिब्बों आदि के भ्रम से घिरा रहता है। उसने अपने लम्बे अनुभव से सीख लिया है कि उसके ग्राहक कभी भी समय पर नहीं आते हैं। वे कई दिनों पहले आते हैं और निराश होकर जाते हैं या महिनों के बाद आते हैं।
In simple words: The frame maker is a quiet, hardworking person who doesn't like small talk or interruptions. He is always busy with his work and knows that customers often don't keep their appointments on time.

🎯 Exam Tip: Include details about the character's personality, work habits, appearance, and interactions with others to provide a comprehensive sketch.

Question D.2. कहानी के व्यंग्य पर एक टिप्पणी लिखिए।
Answer: This story is about a frame maker who is asked to frame a photograph of a respected elder. The customer is very particular about the frame because the elder is his patron. With light-hearted humor, the writer makes fun of how the customer gives too much importance to the frame. In the end, he does not even notice the changed photograph. Instead, he focuses only on the frame, specifically that it is not oval-cut. यह एक फ्रेम बनाने वाले की कहानी है जिसे एक आदरणीय बुजुर्ग की फोटो के फ्रेम लगाने के लिए कहा जाता है। ग्राहक जो इस फोटो को लाता है, फ्रेम के बारे में बहुत अधिक व्यक्तिगत है क्योंकि वह बुजुर्ग उसका संरक्षक है। बहुत अधिक हल्के-फुल्के हास्य में, लेखक इस तरीके से व्यंग्य कसता है जिस तरीके से ग्राहक फ्रेम को अत्यधिक महत्त्व देता है। अन्त में, बदल दी गई फोटो पर उसका कोई ध्यान नहीं जाता बल्कि वह फ्रेम पर ही ध्यान देता है कि वह अण्डाकार कट (cut) मढ़ाई नहीं है।
In simple words: The story makes fun of how people focus on small details instead of important things. The customer cares more about the frame's shape than the actual photo or person in it.

🎯 Exam Tip: To comment on satire, identify what the author is criticizing or making fun of, and explain how the story demonstrates this point.

E. Say Whether the Following Are True or False. Write ‘T' for True and 'F' for False in the Bracket.

Question 1. The customer wants a plain mount photo frame.
Answer: False
In simple words: The customer wanted a specific type of frame, not a simple or plain one.

🎯 Exam Tip: Pay close attention to keywords like "plain" or "specific" when determining truthfulness in character desires.

Question 2. The photograph of the patron is sharp and highly glazed.
Answer: True
In simple words: The photo was clear and had a shiny finish.

🎯 Exam Tip: Details about the photograph's quality are often important for understanding its significance to the customer.

Question 3. The customer gives excessive importance to the frame.
Answer: True
In simple words: The customer cares too much about the frame and not enough about the actual photo.

🎯 Exam Tip: This statement reflects a central theme of the story, highlighting the customer's misplaced priorities.

Question 4. The original photograph does not get spoiled.
Answer: False
In simple words: The original photo gets damaged by the frame maker's actions.

🎯 Exam Tip: Remember the incident with the paint and the frame maker's attempts to fix it, which confirm the photo was spoiled.

Question 5. The customer wants a cheap frame.
Answer: False
In simple words: The customer has very specific demands for the frame, implying they are not looking for a cheap option.

🎯 Exam Tip: The customer's detailed requirements and the importance of the patron suggest a preference for quality over low cost.

RBSE Class 11 English Delight & Wisdom Chapter 6 Additional Questions

A. Answer to the Following Questions Should Not Exceed 30-40 Words Each:

Question 2. Why was there not an inch of space uncovered ? वहाँ एक ईंच भी जगह खाली क्यों नहीं थी?
Answer: There was not an inch of space uncovered because the shop was full of pictures. These included images of gods, saints, hockey players, children, cheap prints of the Mona Lisa, national leaders, wedding couples, and Urdu calligraphy. वहाँ एक ईंच भी जगह इन तस्वीरों जैसे भगवानों, संतों, हॉकी के खिलाड़ियों, बच्चों, मोनालीसा की घटिया प्रतियों, राष्ट्रीय नेताओं, विवाहित युगलों, उर्दू सुलेख आदि के कारण खाली नहीं थी।
In simple words: The shop was completely covered with all kinds of pictures, leaving no empty spaces.

🎯 Exam Tip: When describing a scene, list several examples to show the extent or variety of what is present.

Question 3. What was an indifference habit of Datta ? दत्ता की एक उदासीनता की कौनसी आदत थी?
Answer: Datta's indifferent habit was that he ignored customers and kept working on driving screws into frames. He acted busy to show he disliked people who wasted his precious time with gossip. दत्ता की एक उदासीनता की आदत थी कि वह ग्राहकों पर ध्यान नहीं देता था और फ्रेम के किनारों में पेचकस चलाते हुए काम में लगा रहता था। वह यह प्रदर्शित करता था कि वह काम में व्यस्त था। वह उन लोगों को पसन्द नहीं करता था जो गप्पों में उसका कीमती समय बर्बाद करते थे।
In simple words: Datta often ignored customers to show he was busy and didn't like people wasting his time with chatter.

🎯 Exam Tip: Describe both the action (ignoring customers) and the motivation behind it (dislike of gossip and desire to work).

Question 4. What kind of photograph does Datta look in the customer's hand? दुना उसे ग्राहक के हाथ में किस प्रकार की फोटो देखता है?
Answer: In the customer's hand, Datta sees a photograph of an elderly person from those days. This photo was clear and very shiny, despite being old. ग्राहक के हाथ में एक वयोवृद्ध व्यक्ति का चित्र देखने के बाद, दत्ता सोचता है कि कम से कम आधे दर्जन लोग प्रत्येक महीने इसी प्रकार के चित्रों को लेकर उसके पास आते हैं।
In simple words: Datta sees a clear, shiny photograph of an old person in the customer's hand.

🎯 Exam Tip: Focus on the visual details provided about the photograph, such as age and quality.

Question 5. ग्राहक के हाथ में एक वयोवृद्ध व्यक्ति का चित्र देखने के बाद, दत्ता क्या सोचता है?
Answer: After seeing the portrait of an elderly person in the customer's hand, Datta thinks that at least half a dozen people come to him every month with similar portraits. ग्राहक के हाथ में एक वयोवृद्ध का चित्र देखने के बाद, दत्ता सोचता है कि कम से कम आधे दर्जन लोग प्रत्येक महीने इसी प्रकार के चित्रों को लेकर उसके पास आते हैं।
In simple words: After seeing the old man's picture, Datta realizes many customers bring similar photos of elderly people to him every month.

🎯 Exam Tip: The question asks for Datta's thoughts or observation, so the answer should reflect his internal realization.

Question 6. Which kinds of frames does Datta have? दत्ता किस-किस प्रकार के फ्रेम रखता है?
Answer: Datta has many kinds of frames, including plain, wooden, lacquer, gold, plastic, or simply enamel painted ones. दत्ता के पास अनेक प्रकार के फ्रेम जैसे सादा, लकड़ी का, रंग किया हुआ, सुनहला रंग का, प्लास्टिक या एनामेल पेंट किये हुए हैं।
In simple words: Datta keeps many types of frames, like simple wood, shiny lacquer, gold, plastic, and painted frames.

🎯 Exam Tip: Listing specific types helps create a detailed and comprehensive answer about the variety of products available.

Question 7. How many samples are shown to the customer? ग्राहक को कितने नमूने दिखाये जाते हैं?
Answer: The customer is shown many samples, such as plain, decorative, floral, geometrical, thin, and hefty designs. ग्राहक को अनेक नमूने जैसे सादा, सजावटी, पुष्पीय, ज्यामितीय, पतले, भारी और इसी प्रकार, दिखाये जाते हैं।
In simple words: Datta shows the customer many different frame samples, including simple, fancy, flower, and geometric designs.

🎯 Exam Tip: When asked about quantity and variety, provide a range of examples to illustrate the scope.

Question 8. What does Datta say about the gold frame? दत्ता सुनहरी फ्रेम के बारे में क्या कहता है?
Answer: Datta says that the gold frame is adorned with many gold leaves and winding creepers. He also mentions that it is German and imported. दत्ता सुनहरी फ्रेम के बारे में कहता है कि यह स्वर्ण पत्तियों की आधिक्य और घुमावदार लताओं वाली है। आगे वह कहता है कि यह जर्मन और आयातित है।
In simple words: Datta describes the gold frame as having many gold leaves and winding designs, adding that it is imported from Germany.

🎯 Exam Tip: Include all descriptive details provided by Datta about the gold frame, such as its design and origin.

Question 10. What thing makes Datta so pleased ? दत्ता को कौनसी चीज अत्यधिक प्रसन्न करती है?
Answer: Datta becomes very pleased when he finds a portrait that can replace the lost photograph of the elderly man. दत्ता को वह चित्र मिल जाता है जो उसे वयोवृद्ध आदमी की फोटो का स्थान ले सकता है। यह दत्ता को अत्यधिक प्रसन्न करता है।
In simple words: Datta is happy when he finds a new picture to replace the one he ruined.

🎯 Exam Tip: Identify the specific event or discovery that brings about a change in the character's emotional state.

B. Answer to the Following Questions Should Not Exceed 50-60 Words Each:

Question 1. What happens when Datta uncoils? जब दत्ता कुंडली खोल कर सीधा होता है, तो क्या घटित होता है?
Answer: When Datta loses an item like a glass-cutter or a pencil stub, he straightens up from his usual bent posture. He anxiously searches for it, sometimes standing and vigorously shaking his dhoti to dislodge the lost object. This action causes the entire shop to shake, making the pictures on the walls gently swing. जब एक कॉच-कटर या एक पेंसिल का टुकड़ा गुम हो जाता है, दत्ता अपनी मुद्रा से, कुंडली खोलकर सीधा होता है। वह बेचैनी से उसे टटोलता है। अनेक बार उसे खड़ा होना पड़ता है तथा गुम हो चुकी वस्तु को बाहर निकालने के लिए जोरदार ढंग से अपनी धोती को हिलाना पड़ता है। यह कार्य पूरी दुकान को, दीवारों पर ढंग से जड़ी हुई तस्वीरों को हिला देता है।
In simple words: When Datta loses something, he straightens up and frantically searches for it. He even shakes his clothes, which makes the whole shop and the pictures on its walls move.

🎯 Exam Tip: Describe the physical actions and immediate consequences of Datta's behavior when he is searching for lost tools.

Question 2. How does the customer describe the old man's greatness? ग्राहक वृद्ध आदमी की महानता का वर्णन कैसे करता है?
Answer: The customer describes the old man's greatness by saying he possessed extraordinary qualities of nobility, compassion, and charity. As he listed these qualities, his voice became deeply reverent, like chanting a holy scripture. He believed if there were more people like the old man, the world would be a much better place.
In simple words: The customer says the old man was very noble, kind, and generous. He spoke about these qualities with deep respect, believing such people make the world better.

🎯 Exam Tip: Note the specific virtues attributed to the old man and how the customer's manner of speaking emphasizes his admiration.

Question 3. What happens when Datta loses the pencil stub? क्या होता है जब दत्ता पेन्सिल के टुकड़े को खो देता है?
Answer: When Datta loses his pencil stub, he impatiently sweeps his hand around, scattering glass and wood pieces. He mistakes other shapes for the pencil, which frustrates him greatly and increases his anger. Failing to find it, he stands up to shake his dhoti, accidentally knocking over a tin of white enamel paint. The paint then spills directly onto the old man's sacred photograph. जब दत्ता पेंसिल के टुकड़े को खो देता है, वह बेचैनी से अपने हाथ को फैले हुए काँच तथा लकड़ी के टुकड़ों के चारों ओर घुमाता है। गलत आकृतियाँ जिनको वह पेन्सिल समझ लेता है, उसको इतनी परेशान करती हैं जिसका कोई अन्त नहीं है और उसका क्रोध भड़काती है। इसको ढूंढने के लिए अपने सभी प्रयासों से हताश होकर, अन्त में वह अपनी धोती की तह को हिलाने के लिए खड़ा होता है। तब वह सफेद एनामेल पेंट के डिब्बे को वृद्ध आदमी की पवित्र फोटो के ठीक ऊपर गिरा देता है।
In simple words: Datta loses his pencil, gets very angry, and in his search, accidentally spills white paint all over the old man's important photograph.

🎯 Exam Tip: Follow the chain of events carefully: losing the object, the search, the frustration, the accidental spill, and the consequence for the photograph.

Question 4. Describe the scene when Datta stood transfixed and stared at the disaster. उस दृश्य का वर्णन कीजिए जब दत्ता स्तंभित खड़ा रहा और तबाही को घूरता रहा।
Answer: When the tin of white enamel paint spilled onto the sacred photograph of the old man, Datta stood frozen. He stared at the mess on the floor as if he had suddenly lost all ability to move. He couldn't even look away from the terrible sight. Then, his glasses fogged up with sweat, mercifully blocking his vision. जब सफेद एनामेल पेंट को एक डिब्बा, उस वृद्ध आदमी की पवित्र फोटो के ठीक ऊपर गिरा, दत्ता स्तंभित खड़ा रहा। वह अपने पैरों पर तबाही को घूरता रहा जैसे मानो कि अचानक उसने चलने-फिरने की पूरी क्षमता गंवा दी थी। वह अपने आपको संभाल नहीं पाया, यहाँ तक कि उस दहशत से अपनी आँखों को फेरा नहीं जो उसे देखने में क्रूरता से बलपूर्वक लगी थीं। फिर उसका चश्मा पसीने से ढक गया और उसकी दृष्टि पर। पर्दा जम गया।
In simple words: Datta froze in shock, staring at the spilled paint on the photo, unable to move or look away. His vision was eventually blurred by his sweaty glasses.

🎯 Exam Tip: Focus on Datta's physical and emotional reactions to the disaster, emphasizing his helplessness and horror.

Question 5. Why did Datta sit with both hands clutching his head ? दत्ता दोनों हाथों से अपने सिर को पकड़कर क्यों बैठ गया?
Answer: Datta had already spilled white enamel paint onto the old man's sacred photograph. Then, in a desperate hurry to fix it, he made the situation much worse. He rubbed the picture so hard with a cloth that he peeled off thin layers of the film from its surface. Before he could stop, he had ruined half of the old man's face, and the turban was almost completely gone. Overwhelmed by this, he sat down, clutching his head with both hands. दत्ता ने वृद्ध आदमी की पवित्र फोटो पर सफेद एनामेल पेंट का एक डिब्बा पहले ही गिरा दिया था। फिर उसने उसे बचाने की इतनी बेताबी से कोशिश की कि उसने उसे और खराब कर दिया। उसने तस्वीर को इतने जोर से कपड़े से रगड़ा कि उसकी सतह से पतली फिल्म की पट्टियां उतर गईं। इससे पहले कि वह रुकता, उसने वृद्ध आदमी के आधे चेहरे को खराब कर दिया था, और उसकी पगड़ी लगभग पूरी तरह से मिट चुकी थी। इससे परेशान होकर, वह दोनों हाथों से अपने सिर को पकड़कर बैठ गया।
In simple words: Datta sat holding his head because he had first spilled paint on the photo and then made it even worse by trying to clean it, ruining the old man's face and turban.

🎯 Exam Tip: Explain the sequence of mistakes—spilling the paint and then damaging the photo further while attempting to clean it—which led to Datta's despair.