UP Board Solutions Class 9 English Chapter 2 Kabuliwallah R.N. Tagore

Class 9 English Prose Chapter 2 Questions And Answers UP Board Kabuliwallah [R.N. Tagore].

कक्षा 9 अंग्रेजी पाठ 2 प्रश्न उत्तर

These Solutions are part of UP Board Solutions for Class 9 English. Here we have given UP Board Solutions for Class 9 English Prose Chapter 2 (Kabuliwallah) [R.N. Tagore].

(A) Passages For Comprehension

Read the following passages and answers the questions given below : (निम्नलिखित गद्यांशों को पढ़िए और दिये गये प्रश्नों के उत्तर दीजिए)

(a) My five years old daughter Mini cannot live without chattering. I really believe that in all her life she has not wasted a minute in silence. Her mother is often vexed at this, and would stop her prattle, but I would not. To see Mini quiet is unnatural, and I cannot bear it long. So my own talk with her is always lively. One morning, for instance, when I was in the midst of the seventeenth chapter of my new novel, my little Mini stole into the room, and putting her hand into mine, said, “Father! Ramdayal, the (doorkeeper, calls a Crow know ! He doesn't know anything, does he?” Before I could explain to her the differences of language in this world, she was embarked on the full tide of another subject. "What do you think, Father? Bhola says there is an elephant in the clouds. blowing water out of his trunk, and that is why it rains!"

Question 1. Write the name of the lesson from which the above passage has been taken.
(उस पाठ का नाम लिखिए जिससे उपरोक्त गद्यांश लिया गया है।)
Answer: The name of the lesson is “Kabuliwallah” (पाठ का नाम काबुलीवाला है ।)
In simple words: The passage is from the lesson titled "Kabuliwallah".

🎯 Exam Tip: Always remember the lesson and author's name for direct questions.

 

Question 2. What was troublesome issue of Mini's mother?
(मिनी की माँ के लिऐ कष्टप्रद विषय क्या था?)
Answer: The troublesome issue of Mini's mother was that she (Mini) was very talkative and never keeps silence for a minute. (मिनी की माँ का कष्टप्रद विषय यह था कि वह (मिनी) बहुत बातूनी थी और एक पल भी शांत नहीं रहती थी।)
In simple words: Mini's mother found it troublesome that Mini talked incessantly and was never silent.

🎯 Exam Tip: Focus on character traits and their impact on others when describing issues.

 

Question 3. What happened when he was hard at his work of the seventeenth chapter of his novel?
(क्या हुआ जब वह अपने उपन्यास के सत्रहवें अध्याय में तल्लीन था?)
Answer: When Mini's father was busy doing the seventeenth chapter of his novel, Mini ran into his room and started asking some irrational questions. (जब मिनी के पिता अपनी किताब के सत्रहवें अध्याय को पूरा करने में व्यस्त थे तब मिनी उनके कमरे में दौड़कर आती है और अविवेकी प्रश्न पूछने लगी ।)
In simple words: While Mini's father was engrossed in writing, Mini entered his room and began asking many illogical questions.

🎯 Exam Tip: Detail specific events or actions as they occur in the narrative.

 

Question 4. Who said and what happens when an elephant blowing water out of his trunk?
(किसने कहा और क्या होता है जब हाथी सूंड से पानी फेंकता है?)
Answer: Bhola said, there is an elephant in the clouds blowing water out of his trunks that is why it rains. (भोला कह रहा था कि आकाश में हाथी सूंड से पानी डालता है उसी से वर्षा होती है ।)
In simple words: Bhola told Mini that it rains because an elephant in the clouds blows water from its trunk.

🎯 Exam Tip: Identify the speaker and the content of their statement accurately.

 

Question 5. Find words from the extract which means.
(a) Talkative (b) Cheerful
दिए गए उद्धरण में से शब्दों का अर्थ बताइए ।
Answer: (a) Chatty (b) Lively (a) बातूनी (b) प्रसन्नचित्त
In simple words: The word for 'Talkative' is 'Chatty' and for 'Cheerful' is 'Lively'.

🎯 Exam Tip: Pay close attention to context when finding synonyms from a passage.

 

(b) The window of my room overlooks the road. The child had seated herself at my feet near my table, and was playing softly, drumming on her knees. I was hard at work on my seventeenth chapter, where Pratap Singh, the hero, had just caught Kanchanlata, the heroine, in his arms, and was about to escape with her by the third storey window of the castle, when all of a sudden Mini left her play, and ran to the window, crying, “A Kabuliwallah! a Kabuliwallah!” Sure enough in the street below was a Kabuliwallah, passing slowly along. He wore the loose soiled clothing of his people, with a tall turban; there was a bag on his back, and he carried boxes of grapes in his hand.

Question 1. Name the author of the lesson from which the above passage has been taken?
(जिस पाठ से उपरोक्त गद्यांश लिया गया है उसके लेखक का नाम लिखें ।)
Answer: The name of the author of the lesson is Rabindranath Tagore. (पाठ के लेखक का नाम रवीन्द्रनाथ टैगोर है ।)
In simple words: The author of the lesson from which this passage is taken is Rabindranath Tagore.

🎯 Exam Tip: Always know the author of the literary pieces you are studying.

 

Question 2. Who were going to elope from the third storey window of the castle in the seventeenth chapter of the novel?
(उपन्यास के सत्रहवें अध्याय में हवेली की तीसरी मंजिल से कौन भागने वाला था?)
Answer: The characters of the novel Pratap Singh and Kanchanlata were going to elope from the third storey window of the castle. (उपन्यास के पात्र प्रताप सिंह और कंचनलता हवेली के तीसरे मंजिल से भागने वाले थे ।)
In simple words: Pratap Singh and Kanchanlata, characters from the novel, were about to elope from the castle's third-story window.

🎯 Exam Tip: Identify key characters and their actions within specific plot points.

 

Question 3. Why suddenly Mini ran to the window?
(मिनी अचानक खिड़की की ओर क्यों भागी?)
Answer: Mini started shouting Kabuliwallah! Kabuliwallah! as she saw Kabuliwallah going, through a window ran towards it. (मिनी काबुलीवाले को गुजरते देखकर चिल्लाते हुऐ खिड़की की ओर दौड़ी ।)
In simple words: Mini suddenly ran to the window because she saw the Kabuliwallah passing by and started shouting his name.

🎯 Exam Tip: Understand the immediate cause-and-effect relationships in the narrative.

 

Question 4. Who was Kabuliwallah?
(काबुलीवाला कौन था?)
Answer: Kabuliwallah was a dry-fruit seller from Kabul. (काबुलीवाला काबुल का मेवा विक्रेता था।)
In simple words: The Kabuliwallah was a dry-fruit seller who hailed from Kabul.

🎯 Exam Tip: Define key characters by their origin and profession.

 

Question 5. Which words from the above passage means as :
(a) Country (b) Shouting
(उपरोक्त गद्यांश में निम्नलिखित शब्दों का अर्थ होता है ।)
(a) देश
(b) चिल्लाना
Answer: (a) Nation or native land (b) Crying (a) देश (b) चिल्लाना।
In simple words: The words are 'Nation' for Country and 'Crying' for Shouting.

🎯 Exam Tip: Extract precise words from the text that match the given meanings.

 

(c) One morning, however, not many days later, as I was Leaving the house, I was started to find Mini, seated on a bench near the door, laughing and talking, with the great Kabuliwallah at her feet. In all her life, it appeared; my small daughter had never found so patient a listener, save her father. And already the corner of her little sari was stuffed with almonds and raisins, the gift of her visitor, “Why did you give her those?”, I said, and taking out an eight-anna bit, I handed it to him. The man accepted the money without demur, and slipped it into his pocket.

Question 1. Why Mini's father was surprised and frightened to see Mini?
(मिनी के पिताजी मिनी को देखकर भयभीत और आश्चर्यचकित क्यों हुए?)
Answer: Mini's father was surprised because he saw that Mini was sitting on the bench near the door, talking and laughing greatly with Kabuliwallah. (मिनी के पिता को आश्चर्य इसलिए हुआ कि उन्होंने देखा की मिनी दरवाजे के पास बेंच पर बैठकर काबुलीवाले से अनर्गल बातें कर रही है ।)
In simple words: Mini's father was surprised to see her openly laughing and talking with the Kabuliwallah, a sight he hadn't expected.

🎯 Exam Tip: Focus on the emotions and reasons behind character reactions.

 

Question 2. Who was calmly listening to Kabuliwallah?
(काबुलीवाला की बातों को शान्ति से कौन सुन रहा था?)
Answer: Mini was listening calmly to Kabuliwallah. (मिनी काबुलीवाले की बातों को धैर्य से सुन रही थी ।)
In simple words: Mini was the one who was calmly listening to the Kabuliwallah.

🎯 Exam Tip: Identify the listener in a dialogue or interaction described in the passage.

 

Question 3. Who has filled the corners of little sari with almonds and raisins?
(किसने उसके (मिनी) छोटे से आँचल को बादाम और किशमिश से भर दिया?)
Answer: Kabuliwallah has filled the corner of little sari of Mini with almonds and raisins. (काबुलीवाले ने मिनी के छोटे आँचल को बादाम व किशमिश से भर दिया था ।)
In simple words: The Kabuliwallah was the one who filled Mini's sari with almonds and raisins as a gift.

🎯 Exam Tip: Recognize actions and gifts exchanged between characters.

 

Question 4. Who has received the money without sly? What was the amount?
(किसने बिना संकोच के पैसा प्राप्त किया? वह रकम क्या थी?)
Answer: Kabuliwallah has accepted the money without hesitation and put it into his pocket. (काबुलीवाले ने निसंकोच पैसा स्वीकार किया और उसे अपनी जेब में रख लिया ।)
In simple words: The Kabuliwallah accepted an eight-anna bit without hesitation.

🎯 Exam Tip: State both the recipient and the specific amount if mentioned in the text.

 

Question 5. Pickout the words from the above passage which means as the same.
(उपरोक्त गद्यांश से शब्दों को चुनिए जिसका अर्थ निम्न के समान हो ।)
(a) Reserved
(b) Surprised
Answer: (a) Patient (b) Startled (a) धैर्यवान (b) चौंकाने वाला (वाली)
In simple words: 'Patient' means Reserved, and 'Startled' means Surprised from the passage.

🎯 Exam Tip: Carefully cross-reference the given meanings with words in the passage.

 

(d) One morning, a few days before he had made up his mind to go, I was correcting my proof sheets in my study. It was chilly weather. Through the window the rays of the sun touched my feet, and the slight warmth was very welcome. It was almost eight o'clock, and the early pedestrians were returning home, with their heads covered. All at once, I heard an uproar in the street, and, looking out, saw Rahmat being led away bound between two policemen, and behind them a crowd of curious boys. There were blood-stains on the clothes of the Kabuliwallah, and one of the policemen carried a knife.

Question 1. What sort of noise he heard in the lane?
(सड़क पर उसे किस तरह का हल्ला (शोर) सुनाई पड़ा?)
Answer: He saw that two policemen have arrested Rahmat and a crowd of curious boys were rushing behind them. This was the noise he heard in the lane. (उसने देखा कि दो पुलिसवाले रहमत को गिरफ्तार किए थे और उत्तेजित लड़कों की भीड़ उसके पीछे दौड़ रही थी ।)
In simple words: He heard the commotion of policemen leading Rahmat away in handcuffs, followed by a crowd of boys.

🎯 Exam Tip: Describe the nature of the noise and its source clearly.

 

Question 2. Who was arrested by the policemen?
(सिपाहियों ने किस व्यक्ति को गिरफ्तार किया था?)
Answer: Kabuliwallah (Rahmat) was arrested by the policemen. (काबुलीवाले (रहमत) को पुलिसवालों ने गिरफ्तार किया था ।)
In simple words: Rahmat, the Kabuliwallah, was arrested by the policemen.

🎯 Exam Tip: Identify the specific person involved in the action described.

 

Question 3. Who stained the clothes of Kabuliwallah?
(काबुलीवाले के कपड़े पर किसके दाग थे?)
Answer: This was the blood-stains on the clothes of the Kabuliwallah. (काबुलीवाले के कपड़ों पर खून के दाग थे ।)
In simple words: The Kabuliwallah's clothes were stained with blood.

🎯 Exam Tip: State the type of stain and its origin based on the passage.

 

Question 4. Write the meaning of these words from the passage.
(गद्यांश से लिए गये इन शब्दों का अर्थ लिखिए)
(a) Uproar
(b) Stains
Answer: (a) Noise (b) Spot (a) शोर, कोलाहल (b) दाग, धब्बे
In simple words: 'Uproar' means Noise, and 'Stains' means Spot.

🎯 Exam Tip: Provide clear and concise synonyms from the context of the passage.

 

(e) Years had passed - married tonight. Years had passed away. It was once more autumn and we had made arrangements for our Mini's marriage. It was to take place during the Puja Holidays. With Durga returning to Kailas, the light of our home also was to depart to her husband's house, and leave her father's in the shadow. The morning was bright. After the rains, there was a sense of ablution in the air, and the sun-rays looked like pure gold. So bright were they that they gave a beautiful radiance even to the sordid brick walls of our Calcutta lanes. Since early dawn today the wedding-pipes had been sounding, and at each beat my own heart throbbed. The wail of the tune, Bhairavi, seemed to intensify my pain at the approaching separation. My Mini was to be married tonight.

Question 1. Whose marriage arrangements were made?
(किसके विवाह की तैयारियाँ चल रही थीं?)
Answer: The arrangement of Mini's marriage were being made. (मिनी के विवाह की तैयारियाँ हो रही थीं।)
In simple words: Arrangements were being made for Mini's marriage.

🎯 Exam Tip: Clearly state the name of the person whose event is being discussed.

 

Question 2. When marriage ceremony of Mini will take place?
(मिनी के वैवाहिक-कार्यक्रम कब सम्पन्न होंगे?)
Answer: Marriage ceremony of Mini will take place during Puja Holidays. (मिनी का वैवाहिक-कार्यक्रम पूजा की छुट्टियों में सम्पन्न होंगे।)
In simple words: Mini's marriage ceremony was scheduled to occur during the Puja Holidays.

🎯 Exam Tip: Note specific timeframes or events related to important dates.

 

Question 3. What was the feeling of the father during Mini's marriage?
(मिनी के विवाह के समय उसके पिता के क्या भाव थे?)
Answer: He was feeling of separation with his daughter, Mini. Mini who is the light of the house is now going to her husband's house leaving her father in darkness and loneliness. (उसके मन में अपनी बेटी से दूर होने के भाव उत्पन्न हो रहे थे। जो कि उसके घर-आँगन की चमक थी। वह अपने पिता की छत्र-छाया को छोड़कर अपने पति के घर जा रही थी।)
In simple words: Mini's father felt a deep sense of pain and loneliness at the thought of his daughter, the light of his home, leaving for her husband's house.

🎯 Exam Tip: Describe the emotional state of characters accurately, using details from the text.

 

Question 4. Define the meaning of the words from the above passage.
(उपरोक्त गद्यांश से लिए गये शब्दों का अर्थ बताइये ।)
(a) Separation
(b) Shadow
Answer: (a) Kept apart (b) Image (a) आलग करना (b) धाया (परछाई)
In simple words: 'Separation' means Kept apart, and 'Shadow' means Image in this context.

🎯 Exam Tip: Select the most appropriate definitions or synonyms based on the passage's usage.

 

(f) “There are ceremonies going on,” I said, “and I am busy. Could you perhaps come another day?” At once he turned to go; but as he reached the door he hesitated, and said, "May I not see the little one, sir, for a moment?” It was his belief that Mini was still the same. He had pictured her running to him as she used to, calling “O Kabuliwallah! Kabuliwallah!” He had imagined too that they would laugh and talk together, just as of old. In fact, in memory of former days he had brought, carefully wrapped up is paper, a few almonds and raisins and grapes, obtained somehow from a countryman, for his own little fund was dispersed. I said again, “There is a ceremony in the house, and you will not be able to see any one today.” The man's face fell. He looked wistfully at me for a moment, said “Good morning,” and went out. I felt a little sorry and would has called him back, but I found he was returning of his own accord. He came close up to me holding out his offerings and said, “I brought these few things, sir, for the little one. Will you give them to her?"

Question 1. Write the name of the lesson of the above passage. Who has authored?
(उस पाठ का नाम लिखिए जिससे उपरोक्त गद्यांश लिया गया है? इसका लेखक कौन है?)
Answer: The name of the lesson is Kabuliwallah and the author is R.N. Tagore. (पाठ का नाम 'काबुलीवाला' तथा लेखक का नाम 'रवीन्द्रनाथ टैगोर है ।)
In simple words: The passage is from the lesson 'Kabuliwallah', authored by R.N. Tagore.

🎯 Exam Tip: Always identify both the source lesson and its author for comprehensive answers.

 

Question 2. Who was willing to see and to whom?
(कौन देखना चाहता था? और किसे?)
Answer: Kabuliwallah wants to see to Mini. (काबुलीवाला मिनी को देखना चाहता था ।)
In simple words: The Kabuliwallah was willing to see Mini.

🎯 Exam Tip: Clearly state both the subject and object of the action.

 

Question 3. What picture of Mini Kabuliwallah has collected in his mind?
(मिनी की कैसी तस्वीर का काबुलीवाले ने अपने मस्तिष्क में चित्रण किया?)
Answer: He seemed to believe that Mini was still the same little girl and should come running to him, calling A Kabuliwallah! Kabuliwallah! (कदाचित् उसे विश्वास था कि मिनी अब भी पहले की भांति होगी और उसे 'काबुलावाले, ओ काबुलीवाले' पुकारते दौड़ती चली आएगी ।)
In simple words: The Kabuliwallah imagined Mini as the same little girl who would run to him, calling out his name, just like in their past interactions.

🎯 Exam Tip: Describe a character's internal thoughts and perceptions based on the narrative.

 

Question 4. What were few things, Kabuliwallah has brought for little one?
(वह क्या चीजें थीं जो काबुलीवाला छोटी बच्ची के लिऐ लेकर आया?)
Answer: Kabuliwallah had brought, carefully wrapped up in paper, these few things almonds, raisins and grapes. (काबुलीवाला, एक कागज के डोंगे में थोड़े से बादाम-किशमिश एवं अंगूर लेकर आया था ।)
In simple words: The Kabuliwallah had brought almonds, raisins, and grapes, carefully wrapped in paper, for Mini.

🎯 Exam Tip: List specific items mentioned as gifts or offerings.

 

Question 5. Choose the words from the above passage which means the same as below :
(उपरोक्त गद्यांश से शब्दों को चुनिये जिनको अर्थ निम्न के समान हो)
(a) Wedding
(b) Sadly
Answer: (a) Nuptial (विवाह-सम्बन्धी) (b) Wistfully (दुःखी होकर)
In simple words: The word 'Nuptial' corresponds to Wedding, and 'Wistfully' means Sadly.

🎯 Exam Tip: Match vocabulary precisely, considering the emotional tone of the words.

(B) Long Answers Questions And Their Answers

Answer the following questions in not more than 60 words each.

 

Question 1. Write about Kabuliwallah's affection to little one (Mini) in brief.
(मन्नी (मिनी) के प्रति, काबुलीवाले के स्नेह को संक्षेप में लिखिए ।)
Answer: Factually, Kabuliwallah too have one like little girl (Mini) in his home. By hearts he loves her too much. He used to carry a crumpled piece of Paper bearing ink Smeared impression of little hand of his daughter. This is the precious memory of his daughter year after year when he came all the way to Calcutta (Kolkata) to trade. He sees in Mini the likeness of his own daughter whom he had left behind वास्तव में, जिस तरह तुम्हारे एक लड़की है उसी तरह देश में, मेरे भी एक लड़की है। मैं (काबुलीवाला) उसे हृदय से प्यार करता हूँ, उसको याद करके मुड़े हुए कागज पर नन्हें हाथों की छाप लिए, कन्या के स्मरण-चिह्न छाती से लगाए हर वर्ष कलकत्ता व्यापार करने आता हूँ। अपनी बेटी का स्मरण कर मैं तुम्हारी मिनी के प्रति निष्ठावान हूँ। यह सुकोमल हृदय मेरे विरह की पीड़ा को शांति प्रदान करता है।
In simple words: The Kabuliwallah felt a deep affection for Mini because she reminded him of his own daughter back home. He carried a handprint of his daughter as a cherished memory and saw his own child in Mini.

🎯 Exam Tip: Emphasize the emotional connection and the underlying reasons for his affection.

 

Question 2. Write down about R.N. Tagore. What he has showed in the story ‘Kabuliwallah'.
(रवीन्द्रनाथ टैगोर के संदर्भ में लिखें और उन्होंने काबुलीवाला कहानी में क्या दर्शाया है ।)
Answer: Rabindranath Tagore was a Bengali poet, writer, dramatist, song writer and painter. He was the first non-European to win the Noble Prize in Literature. Most of Tagore's prose and poetry has been translated into English and other languages. His writing include over 200 lyrical poems and songs. Rabindranath Tagore in the story 'Kabuliwallah' showed the theme revolves around human relationships, between father and daughter means between the Kabuliwallah and Mini. He showers Mini with fatherly affection. Mini's mother too shows parental love being protective over her daughter and voicing there concern to Mini's father. There is also the pain of separation. Kabuliwallah also leaves his family back home in Afghanistan to earn a living. Specially his little daughter who is about the same age of Mini. Kabuliwallah sees in Mini the likeness of his own daughter. The feeling of solidarity is also portrayed. As a father who is to be separated from his daughter because of her wedding. In some way Kabuliwallah in also facing the pangs of separation from his own daughter. रवीन्द्रनाथ टैगोर एक बंगाली कवि, लेखक, नाटककार, गीतकार एवं चित्रकार थे। वह पहले गैर यूरोपीय थे जिन्होंने 'साहित्य' में 'नोबेल पुरस्कार प्राप्त किया। टैगोर के बहुत से गद्यों एवं पद्मों को अंग्रेजी एवं अन्य भाषाओं में अनुवाद किया गया। उनके लेखन में 200 से ज्यादा काव्यात्मक, कविताओं और गीतों को सम्मिलित किया है। रवीन्द्रनाथ टैगोर ने अपनी कहानी काबुलीवाला' की विषयवस्तु में मानव सम्बन्धों को दर्शाया है। पिता-पुत्री और मिनी व काबुलीवाला जैसे संबंधों का दर्शन है। मिनी के प्रति रक्षात्मक कवच के रूप में पिता का मिनी के लिए स्नेह एवं माता द्वारा अभिभावक जैसा प्यार दर्शाया गया है। | इस कहानी (काबुलीवाला) में वियोग (अलगाव) का दर्द भी देखने को मिलता है। काबुलीवाला अपने जीविकोपार्जन के लिए अपने परिवार से दूर, जो अफगानिस्तान में रहता है, उसके दर्द एवं करुणामय स्थिति का वर्णन किया है। काबुलीवाला जिसकी बेटी लगभग 'मिनी' की अवस्था (आयु) के समान होगी उसको अपनी बेटी एवं मिनी समान दिखाई दे रही है। इस चुनिंदा कहानी में एकता का भी चित्रण किया गया है। जैसा कि मिनी के पिता उसके विवाह के बाद अलगाव (वियोग) का दर्दउसी प्रकार काबुलीवाले का अपनी बेटी से वियोग की करूणामय स्थिति का वर्णन किया है। उसमें भी वियोग की टीस दिखाई देती है।
In simple words: R.N. Tagore, a renowned Bengali polymath, explores themes of human relationships, particularly father-daughter bonds, and the pain of separation in 'Kabuliwallah', mirroring the Kabuliwallah's longing for his own daughter with Mini.

🎯 Exam Tip: For author-specific questions, highlight their background, major achievements, and the core thematic contributions in the specified work.

 

Question 3. What was the summery of the story ‘Kabuliwallah' in brief?
(काबुलीवाला' कहानी का सारांश संक्षेप में समझाए?)
Answer: Change is the law of nature. We must be ready to accept change in relationships with passage of time. In childhood one's perceptions and expectations are different from those in adulthood. Rahmat (Kabuliwallah) a Pathan and Mini a small five year old girl, come together in a strong emotional bonding. Rahmat is arrested for stabbing a man and is imprisoned. Years pass Mini grows up and forgets her old childhood friend. Even her relationship with her father becomes distant as she grows up. On her wedding day Rahmat appears and is shocked to see grown up Mini. Both find it difficult to revive their past friendship. Rahmat is sadly reminded at this very moment of the fact that his very own daughter too must have grown up, he will have to revive his friendship with her. परिवर्तन प्रकृति का नियम है। समयानुसार हमें जीवन में होने वाले परिवर्तनों को स्वीकार करना चाहिए। किसी के बचपन की धारणा और आकांक्षाएँ उसकी वयस्कता से भिन्न होती हैं। रहमत एक पठान और मिनी पाँच वर्ष की लड़की जो एक-दूसरे से, भावनाओं के बंधन में बँधे हैं। रहमत को छूरे से प्रहार करने के अपराध में गिरफ्तार कर लिया जाता है और जेल में डाल दिया जाता है। समय व्यतीत होते, मिनी बड़ी (व्यस्क) हो जाती है और अपने बचपन के मित्र को भूल जाती है। यहाँ तक कि अपने बड़े होने पर पिता के संबंधों में भी दूरियाँ बढ़ जाती हैं। मिनी के विवाह के दिन रहमत मिनी को वयस्क देखकर आश्चर्यचकित हो जाता है। पुरानी मित्रता को पुनर्जीवित करना दोनों के लिए कठिन हो जाता है। रहमत अतीत के क्षणों को दुःखी होकर स्मरण करता है कि मेरी अपनी बेटी भी वयस्क हो गई होगी और उससे भी अपनी मित्रता पुनर्जीवित करनी होगी ।
In simple words: The story 'Kabuliwallah' highlights the transient nature of childhood friendships and the pain of separation. It portrays the evolving bond between a father and daughter, and the Kabuliwallah's longing for his own child, as Mini grows up and their relationship changes.

🎯 Exam Tip: Summarize the main plot points and underlying themes, focusing on character development and emotional arcs.

 

Question 4. What was the reaction of Mini after seeing Kabuliwallah for so many years?
(काबुलीवाले को इतने समयान्तराल के बाद देखने पर मिनी पर क्या प्रतिक्रिया हुई?)
Answer: Many years had passed and probably everyone forgot Kabuliwallah. Everything has changed with time. Mini also forgot her old friend and now she has grown up and she is getting married. Rahmat returns after a long time to her little friend's house and he was expecting that she'll come running towards him shouting Kabuliwallah! O'Kabuliwallah! but when Mini saw Kabuliwallah she doesn't even identifies him as she had no memory of her childhood friend and hence she also refuses to talk to a stranger. कई साल गुज़र गए थे और लगभग सभी काबुलीवाले को भूल चुके थे। वक्त के साथ सब कुछ बदल चुका था। मिनी भी अपने पुराने मित्र को भूल चुकी थी। अब वह बड़ी हो चुकी थी और उसकी शादी हो रही थी रहमत बहुत समय बाद अपनी छोटी मित्र के घर आता है और वह इस उम्मीद में रहता है कि वो काबुलीवाला! काबुलीवाला । चिल्लाते हुए उसके पास आ जाएगी परंतु जबे मिनी काबुलीवाले को देखती है वह उसे पहचान तक नहीं पाती क्योंकि उसे अपने बचपन का कुछ भी याद नहीं और इसलिए वह किसी अंजान से बात को भी मना कर देती है।
In simple words: After many years, Mini didn't recognize the Kabuliwallah, having no memory of her childhood friend. She saw him as a stranger and refused to speak to him, causing Rahmat great sadness.

🎯 Exam Tip: Describe the character's direct reaction and the reasons behind it, highlighting the impact of time.

 

Question 5. What similarities does Mini's father found with Kabuliwallah?
(काबुलीवाले के साथ मिनी के पिता की क्या समानताएँ मिलीं?)
Answer: After so many years when Mini's father see Kabuliwallah, he found himself very similar to Rahmat as now he is also feeling the same separation from his daughter who is getting married which Rahmat would have felt when he left his daughter and country. Rahmat tells Mini's father that she had also a little one like Mini and he brings fruit for Mini by thinking of his own daughter, he also shows the impression of his daughter's little hand on the paper. All this brought tears in the eyes of Mini's father as he found no difference between both of them as they both were fathers. बहुत सालों के बाद मिनी के पिता काबुलीवाले को देखते हैं और वह अपने आप को रहमत के समान पाते हैं क्योंकि अब वो भी अपनी बेटी से बिछड़ने के अलगाव में थे जो अलगाव कभी रहमत ने देखा होगा जब वह अपनी बेटी को देश में छोड़कर आया था। रहमत मिनी के पिता से कहता है उसकी भी मिनी की ही तरह एक छोटी बेटी है और उसी की याद में वह मिनी के लिए फल लाया करता है। वह एक कागज निकालकर मिनी के पिता को दिखाता है जिसमें उसकी बेटी के नन्हें हाथों के निशान थे यह सब देखकर मिनी के पिता की आँखें भर आती हैं और वह अपने और रहमत में कोई अंतर नहीं देख पाते क्योंकि वह दोनों ही पिता थे।
In simple words: Mini's father found a profound similarity with the Kabuliwallah in their shared experience of a father's pain of separation from his daughter, especially as Mini was about to be married, mirroring Rahmat's own distant longing.

🎯 Exam Tip: Focus on the common emotional experiences or roles that connect different characters.

(C) Short Answer Type Questions

Answer the following questions in not more than 25 words each.

 

Question 1. What was the grave problem of Mini's mother regarding her daughter?
(मिनी की माँ की अपनी बेटी के लिए गंभीर समस्या क्या थी?)
Answer: The troublesome issue of Mini's mothter was that she (Mini) was chatty girl and never keep silence for a minute. मिनी की माँ के लिए कष्टदायक विषय यह था कि मिनी बहुत बातूनी लड़की थी, वह एक पल भी शान्त (चुप) नहीं रहती थी।
In simple words: Mini's mother found it gravely problematic that Mini was exceedingly talkative and never remained silent.

🎯 Exam Tip: Directly address the "grave problem" focusing on Mini's core character trait.

 

Question 2. Why Mini quickly rushed to window and to whom she was calling?
(मिनी सहसा खिड़की की ओर क्यों भागी और वो किसको पुकार रही थी?)
Answer: Mini saw a trader from Kabul on a roadside through the window and rushed towards the window shouting Kabuliwallah! O'Kabuliwallah! (मिनी ने सड़क से गुज़रते हुए एक काबुल के व्यापारी को देखा और ज़ोर-ज़ोर से पुकारने लगी “काबुलीवाले, ओ काबुलीवाले ।”)
In simple words: Mini quickly rushed to the window, calling out "Kabuliwallah!" as she saw the dry-fruit seller from Kabul on the road.

🎯 Exam Tip: Identify both the action and the specific person addressed.

 

Question 3. Why Mini got frightened to see Kabuliwallah? Where she felt herself safe?
(मिनी काबुलीवाले को देखकर क्यों भयभीत हो गई? उसने कहाँ अपने आपको सुरक्षित समझा?)
Answer: Mini was under this belief the man, so called Kabuliwallah was carrying a bag had two or three children in it like herself. This blind belief made her frightened. She fled to her mother's protection and felt herself safe. मिनी को संशय था कि उस व्यक्ति के पास जो झोला है उसमें उसी की तरह के दो-तीन बच्चे हैं। वह यही बात सोचकर भयभीत हो गई इसलिए वह अपने को सुरक्षित रखने के लिए अपनी माँ के पास दौड़ी।
In simple words: Mini was frightened by the Kabuliwallah because she believed he carried children in his bag. She felt safe only when she fled to her mother's protection.

🎯 Exam Tip: Explain the reason for fear and the source of comfort clearly.

 

Question 4. When and how Mini met Kabuliwallah very first time?
(मिनी पहली बार काबुलीवाले से कब और कैसे मिली?)
Answer: When a vendor Kabuliwallah offered her nuts and raisins but she wouldn't be tempted and clung closer to me and this was the first meeting between Mini and Kabuliwallah. जब काबुलीवाला अपने झोले से बादाम और किशमिश देने लगा पर वह किसी तरह भी लेने को तैयार नहीं हुई और भयभीत होकर मेरे से लिपट गई इस प्रकार दोनों का प्रथम परिचय हुआ ।
In simple words: Mini first met Kabuliwallah when he offered her nuts and raisins, but she, being afraid, clung to her father instead of taking them.

🎯 Exam Tip: Describe the circumstances and specific actions of their initial encounter.

 

Question 5. What surprised, Mini's father while leaving the house and what sum of money he has given to the man?
(मिनी के पिता, घर से निकलते समय किस बात से आश्चर्यचकित हुए और कितनी मुद्रा उन्होंने उस आदमी (काबुलीवाले) को दी?)
Answer: Mini's father saw his tiny daughter sitting on the bench next to the door and speaking non stop with the Kabuliwallah and listening calmly to him, this surprised her father. He has given eight annas to the man for nuts and raisins. एक दिन किसी काम से बाहर जाते वक्त मिनी के पिता ने देखा की उनकी बिटिया दरवाजे के पास बैंच पर बैठकर अनर्गल बातें कर रही है और धैर्य के साथ उसकी बातों को सुन रही है। मिनी के पिता ने बादाम और किशमिश के लिए काबुलीवाले को एक अठन्नी दी।
In simple words: Mini's father was surprised to see Mini chatting incessantly with the Kabuliwallah. He gave the Kabuliwallah an eight-anna bit for nuts and raisins.

🎯 Exam Tip: Mention both the surprising observation and the specific amount of money given.

 

Question 6. How Mini got fascinated with Kabuliwallah?
(मिनी काबुलीवाले से कैसे सम्मोहित हुई?)
Answer: Rahmat, the Kabuliwallah, had been coming almost everyday and the two of them became great friends now. They share many jokes which provided them much amusement and they both became very friendly and all this fascinated Mini. रहमत, काबुलीवाला अब रोज मिनी के घर आने लगा था, वह दोनों अब बहुत अच्छे मित्र बन चुके थे। वह दोनों बहुत हास्य-व्यंग बाँटते थे, जिससे दोनों को बहुत मज़ा आने लगा और दोनों में बहुत घनिष्ठ मित्रता हो गई और इन्हीं सब से मिनी सम्मोहित हो गई।
In simple words: Mini was fascinated by the Kabuliwallah due to his frequent visits, their shared jokes, and the growing friendly bond that provided her much amusement.

🎯 Exam Tip: Highlight the consistent interactions and shared activities that built the fascination.

 

Question 7. Define the meaning of a term father-in-law's house?
(फादर-इन-लॉ' का घर (ससुराल) का अर्थ समझाइए ।)
Answer: Here defined father-in-law's house have double meaning. Bengali girls were commonly familiar with the term ‘in-laws' house, practically since by birth. But being more modern, they chose not to load their daughter's mind with precocious thoughts at such a tender age. That is why Mini (little girl) could never fully understand the meaning of this term. Turning the phrase into a question. When common people use this term as Kabuliwallah used the term for 'Jail.' Think of the plight of the unknown creature called father-in-law. यहाँ पर 'ससुराल' शब्द को द्विअर्थीय रूप में व्याख्या की है। बंगाली परिवार की लड़की जन्म से ही 'ससुराल शब्द से परिचित होती है। किंतु हमारे कुछ आधुनिक ढंग होने के कारण बालिका को ससुराल के सम्बन्ध में परिचित नहीं कराया गया था इसलिए रहमत के अनुरोध को ठीक से नहीं समझ पाती थी। जैसा कि काबुलीवाले के शब्दों में ससुराल का अर्थ 'जेल खाना' से है। मिनी 'ससुर' नामक अपरिचित जीव की दुरावस्था की कल्पना कर खूब हंसती हैं।
In simple words: The term "father-in-law's house" has a double meaning in the story. It refers to the conventional in-laws' house for marriage, but the Kabuliwallah uses it to refer to jail, leading to Mini's misunderstanding.

🎯 Exam Tip: Explain the literal and figurative or misunderstood meanings of the term as presented in the text.

 

Question 8. Why Mini's mother was so shy and nervous particularly about her daughter?
(मिनी की माँ अपनी बेटी के लिए परेशान एवं हैरान क्यों रहती थी?)
Answer: Mini's mother was unfortunately a very timid lady. She was under this impression that those people who are rushing towards her house are wrongdoers, e.g., thieves, drunkards, snakes, tigers, an English sailors. Even after all these years of experiences, she could not get rid of her problems or terror, so she was full of doubts about the Kabuliwallah too. मिनी की माँ दुर्भाग्य से बड़े शंकालु स्वभाव की महिला थी। उसके मन-मस्तिष्क में विचार आता था जो लोग उसके घर की ओर चले आ रहे हैं वे सभी दुष्ट एवं कपटी व्यक्ति हैं। जैसे चोर, शराबी, सांप, बाघ और शोरे नाविक हैं। इतने सारे अनुभव के होते हुए उसे अपनी परेशानियों से छुटकारा नहीं मिला। यहाँ तक कि उसे काबुलीवाले पर भी संशय था।
In simple words: Mini's mother was timid and constantly feared strangers, seeing them as potential wrongdoers. This inherent nervousness extended to the Kabuliwallah, making her protective and anxious about Mini's interactions.

🎯 Exam Tip: Focus on the mother's personality traits and her specific fears regarding strangers and Mini's safety.

 

Question 9. In which month of the year Rahmat, the Kabuliwallah used to go his home and in what he get himself busy?
(किस माह में प्रतिवर्ष रहमत, काबुलीवाला अपने देश जाया करता था? और वह किस कार्य में व्यस्त रहता था?)
Answer: Once in a year in the middle of January, Rahmat the Kabuliwallah, was in the habit of returning to his country. He would be busy, going from house to house collecting his debts. प्रतिवर्ष जनवरी के मध्य में रहमत, काबुलीवाला अपने देश चला जाता था। उस समय वह अपना सारा उधार रुपया घर-घर जाकर वसूल करने में व्यस्त रहता था।
In simple words: Rahmat, the Kabuliwallah, would return to his country every year in mid-January, primarily to busy himself with collecting outstanding debts from various households.

🎯 Exam Tip: State both the time period and the main activity associated with the character's routine.

 

Question 10. What sort of noise he heard on the street on one chilly morning? Who had quarrelled with whom?
(किस कंपकंपाती सुबह में उसे सड़क पर जोर का हल्ला (शोर) सुनाई पड़ा? कौन झगड़ा कर रहा था? और किससे?)
Answer: It was chilly morning, he heard an uproar on the street. He saw that Rahmat being led away in handcuffs by two policemen. After inquiring that I gathered, Rahmat stabbed the man with a knife. Rahmat had quarrelled with one of our neighbour. He was charged with murderous assault. एक कंपकंपाती सुबह, मुझे सड़क पर बड़े जोर का हल्ला (शोर) सुनाई पड़ा। मैंने देखा कि दो सिपाही 'रहमत को हथकड़ियों में बाँध कर लिए आ रहे थे, पूछताछ करने पर जानकारी मिली कि 'रहमत' ने चाकू से हमला कर एक पड़ोसी को घायल कर दिया है। उस पर हत्या के प्रयास का आरोप है।
In simple words: On a chilly morning, an uproar was heard on the street. Rahmat had quarrelled with a neighbor and stabbed him with a knife, leading to his arrest by two policemen.

🎯 Exam Tip: Describe the type of noise, the individuals involved in the dispute, and the outcome of the quarrel.

 

Question 11. Whose marriage arrangements were made and when?
(किसके विवाह की तैयारियाँ की जा रही थी और कब?)
Answer: It was Mini's marriage arrangements were made. It was to be solemnized during Puja Holidays. The light of our home also was to depart to her husband's house, and leave her father's in the shadow. मिनी के विवाह की तैयारियाँ की जा रही थीं और पूजा की छुट्टियों में विवाह सम्पन्न होना तय हुआ था। उसके पिता सोचते हैं कि अब उनके घर की रौनक अपने पति के घर जा रही थी अपने पिता को अंधेरे में छोड़कर।।
In simple words: Mini's marriage arrangements were made, and the ceremony was scheduled to be solemnized during the Puja Holidays.

🎯 Exam Tip: Clearly state the person whose marriage it was and the specific time it was to occur.

 

Question 12. What were the arrangements made for the marriage?
(विवाह की क्या-क्या तैयारियाँ हो रही थीं?)
Answer: As it was the marriage of Mini on that very day everyone was busy with different works. There was no end of hurry and excitements. In the courtyard, the canopy had to be slung on its bamboo pole. The chandeliers were hung on each room and verandah. क्योंकि आज ही के दिन मिनी का विवाह था और हर कोई अपने अलग-अलग कार्यों में व्यस्त था। जोश का जरा भी कोई अंत नहीं था। आंगन में लकड़ी के पल्लों के सहारे छतरियाँ लग रही थीं। हर कमरे और बारजे में झूमर लगे हुए थे।
In simple words: Preparations for Mini's wedding included hanging a canopy in the courtyard, and chandeliers were adorned in every room and verandah, with everyone bustling with excitement.

🎯 Exam Tip: Enumerate the specific details of the arrangements, showing the festive atmosphere.

 

Question 13. What did Kabuliwallah said to Mini's father when he offered him money? Describe Rahmat's nature.
(जब मिनी के पिता काबुलीवाले को पैसे दे रहे थे तो काबुलीवाले ने क्या कहा? काबुलीवाले का स्वभाव बताइए ।)
Answer: When Mini's father offered money to Kabuliwallah for the nut and raisins, he refused and explained that he brings fruits for Mini in memory of his daughter. This qualifies the quality of love and affection of Rahmat. मिनी के पिता काबुलीवाले को बादाम और किशमिश के पैसे देने लगते हैं तो वो उनको रोककर कहता है कि अपनी स्वयं की बेटी की याद में मिनी के लिए फल लेकर आता है। यह उसके स्नेह और प्यार के गुण दिखाता है।
In simple words: When offered money, the Kabuliwallah refused, stating he brought fruits for Mini out of affection, remembering his own daughter. This shows Rahmat's deep, selfless love.

🎯 Exam Tip: Detail the conversation and then analyze the character's nature based on their actions and words.

 

Question 14. What did Kabuliwallah thought after seeing Mini for so many years?
(काबुलीवाले ने मिनी को कई साल बाद देखकर क्या सोचा?)
Answer: Kabuliwallah saw Mini after so long time that she's turned into a grown up and being married. He thought that his own daughter who is of same age also would have grown up and was ready for marriage. काबुलीवाले ने मिनी को इतने वक्त बाद देखा कि वह बड़ी हो गई और शादी करने जा रही है। उसने सोचा की उसकी स्वयं की बेटी जो इसी उम्र की थी वह भी बड़ी हो गई होगी और शादी के लायक हो गई होगी ।
In simple words: After seeing Mini grown up and about to be married, the Kabuliwallah realized his own daughter, who was of Mini's age, must also have matured and be ready for marriage back home.

🎯 Exam Tip: Connect the character's observations about one person to their reflections on another, highlighting personal connections.

(D) Objective Type Questions

 

Question 1. Complete the following statements with the most suitable choice : सबसे उपयुक्त विकल्प चुनकर निम्नलिखित कथनों को पूरा कीजिए।
(i) Kabuliwallah belongs to :
(a) Russia
(b) Afghanistan
(c) England
(ii) Which story is authored by R.N. Tagore :
(a) A Golden Bowl
(b) Discovery of India
(c) Kabuliwallah
Answer: (i) (b) Afghanistan
(ii) (c) Kabuliwallah
In simple words: The Kabuliwallah was from Afghanistan, and the story authored by R.N. Tagore is 'Kabuliwallah'.

🎯 Exam Tip: For objective questions, recall direct facts like character origins and author works accurately.

 

Question 2. Point out the 'true' and 'false' statements in the following : निम्नलिखित वाक्यों में 'सही' और 'गलत' चुनिये
(i) Story of Kabuliwallah is written by R.N. Tagore.
(ii) The name of Kabuliwallah was Abdul in the story.
(iii) The little girl Mini was very talkative.
(iv) Kabuliwallah used to carry clothes and utensils.
(v) Marriage of Mini to be solemnize during poja holidays.
Answer: (i) True (T)
(ii) False (F)
(iii) True (T)
(iv) False (F)
(v) True (T)
In simple words: The story is by R.N. Tagore (True), Kabuliwallah's name was Rahmat, not Abdul (False), Mini was talkative (True), Kabuliwallah carried dry fruits, not clothes/utensils (False), and Mini's marriage was during Puja holidays (True).

🎯 Exam Tip: Read each statement carefully and cross-reference with the text for factual accuracy.

(E) Vocabulary

 

Question 1. Match the words given under Column ‘A' with their meanings given under Column 'B' below.
नीचे दिये गये सूची 'अ' के शब्दों का सूची 'ब' के अर्थों से मिलान कीजिए।

Answer:
Castle - Large building (Fort)
Startled - Surprised
Tide - Current
Sturdy - Strong
Queer - Strange
Absurd - Foolish
Sordid - Dirty
In simple words: The words from Column A are matched with their corresponding meanings from Column B.

🎯 Exam Tip: Focus on understanding the precise definition and context of each vocabulary word.

 

Question 2. Fill in the blanks in the following sentences with words given below. नीचे दिये गए शब्दों की सहायता से निम्नलिखित वाक्यों में रिक्त स्थानों की पूर्ति कीजिए ।
January, pedestrians, timid, assault, apparition
(a) Mini's mother is unfortunately a very ........ lady.
(b) Once in a year in the middle of ..........., Kabuliwallah returns to his country.
(c) The Kabuliwallah looked a little staggered at the ............
(d) It was almost eight o'clock and early ............ were returning home.
(e) On a charge of murderous .............., Rahmat was sentenced to imprisonment.
Answer: (a) timid (b) January (c) apparition (d) pedestrian (e) assault.
In simple words: The blanks are filled with 'timid' for Mini's mother, 'January' for Kabuliwallah's return, 'apparition' for his staggered look, 'pedestrians' for those returning home, and 'assault' for the charge Rahmat faced.

🎯 Exam Tip: Choose the best-fitting word for each blank, considering both meaning and grammatical context.

 

Question 3. Give the opposite words of the following : निम्नलिखित शब्दों के विलोम शब्द लिखिए
timid (डरपोक),
vexed (परेशानी भरा),
unfortunate (दुर्भाग्य),
quaint (आकर्षक),
absurd (मूर्खतापूर्ण)
Answer: courageous (साहसी), convenient (सुविधाजनक), fortunate (भाग्यशाली), dull (फीका), rational (विवेकपूर्ण).
In simple words: The opposites are: timid-courageous, vexed-convenient, unfortunate-fortunate, quaint-dull, absurd-rational.

🎯 Exam Tip: Understand the nuance of each word to find its precise antonym.

 

Question 4. Give the synonyms of the following words : निम्नलिखित शब्दों के समानार्थी शब्द लिखिए
wistfully (दुखी),
sordid (गेंदा),
seldom (कभी-कभी),
intimacy (निकटता),
dread (भयानक)
Answer: Sad (दुःखी), Dirty (गंदा), Rarely (कभी-कभी), Closeness (आत्मीयता), Fearful (डरावना).
In simple words: The synonyms are: wistfully-sad, sordid-dirty, seldom-rarely, intimacy-closeness, dread-fearful.

🎯 Exam Tip: Select synonyms that closely match the meaning and connotation of the given words.

 

Question 5. Find one word for each of the following expression : निम्नलिखित वाक्यांशों के लिए एक शब्द लिखिए
(i) A long stick with a sharp tip used a weapon. ()
(ii) Commodities that are offered for sale. ()
(iii) Person who sells things such as raisins or fruits. ()
Answer: (i) Spear (ii) Merchandise (iii) Vendor
In simple words: A long sharp stick weapon is a 'Spear', items for sale are 'Merchandise', and a person selling things like fruits is a 'Vendor'.

🎯 Exam Tip: Provide concise and accurate one-word substitutes for the given phrases.

Worksheet

 

Question 1. Join together each of the following pair of sentences by means of a relative pronoun. Relative pronoun का प्रयोग करके नीचे लिखे हुए युग्मों को जोड़कर वाक्य बनाइए ।
(who, whom, whose, which, that)
(a) This is the man. I trusted him. - Whom
(b) I am the person. You sent for me. - Who
(c) This is the road. It leads to the station. - Which
(d) He does his best. He should be praised. - That
(e) The thieves were caught. They had stolen cash and jewellery. - That
Answer: (a) This is the man whom I trusted. (b) I am the person who you sent for. (c) This is the road which leads to the station. (d) He does his best that he should be praised. (e) The thieves were caught that had stolen cash and jewellery.
In simple words: Relative pronouns connect two sentences, showing the relationship between a noun and a clause, like 'whom' for people as objects, 'who' for people as subjects, 'which' for things, and 'that' for both people and things.

🎯 Exam Tip: Choose the correct relative pronoun based on whether it refers to a person or thing, and its grammatical role (subject/object) in the dependent clause.

 

Question 2. Choose the correct verb from the brackets to complete the sentences given below.
दिए गए वाक्यों को पूरा करने के लिए Brackets में से उचित, Verb form चुनें ।
(a) Each apple on the table .......... been cut. (have/has)
(b) Some of the rice .......... not cooked properly. (is/are)
(c) Many of your sums .......... wrong. (is/are)
(d) Much of the land .......... lying barren. (is/are)
(e) Neither of them .......... ill, they both are lying. (is/are)
Answer: (a) has (b) is (c) are (d) is (e) is
In simple words: Use 'has' for singular subjects like 'Each apple', 'is' for uncountable nouns like 'rice' and singular 'land', 'are' for plural subjects like 'sums', and 'is' for 'Neither' when referring to two.

🎯 Exam Tip: Pay close attention to subject-verb agreement, especially with indefinite pronouns and collective nouns, to select the correct verb form.

 

Question 3. Complete the spellings of the following words : निम्नलिखित शब्दों की वर्तनी पूर्ण करिए
v_r_ndah; q_ _rr_l; t_m_d; v_g_ur; i_te_d_d.
Answer: verandah; quarrel; timid; vigour; intended.
In simple words: The complete spellings are verandah, quarrel, timid, vigour, and intended.

🎯 Exam Tip: Practice common spellings and vowel/consonant patterns to improve accuracy.

 

Question 4. Write down the noun form of the following verbs. निम्नलिखित क्रियाओं की संज्ञा लिखिए ।
quarrel, laughter, weave, witter, meets.
Answer: quarrels; laughter; weaver, wit; meeting.
In simple words: The noun forms are 'quarrels' from quarrel, 'laughter' from laugh (mistake in question, source says 'laughter'), 'weaver' from weave, 'wit' from witter, and 'meeting' from meets.

🎯 Exam Tip: Understand how verbs transform into nouns, often through suffixes or slight spelling changes, like -er, -tion, or -ing.

 

Question 5. Write down the adverb form of the following adjective. निम्नलिखित विशेषण की क्रिया-विशेषण लिखिए ।
Answer: dreadful,
covert,
scarce,
free,
happy.
dreadfully; covertly; scarcely; freely; happily.
In simple words: This question asks for the adverb form of the given adjectives. Adverbs describe verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs, often ending in "-ly".

🎯 Exam Tip: Understanding how to convert adjectives to adverbs is crucial for vocabulary and grammatical accuracy in written English.

 

Question 6. Change the following sentences into indirect speech. निम्नलिखित वाक्यों के indirect speech मे बदलें ।
Answer: (a) Our teacher said to us, “Do not make noise while I am away".
(b) "I haven't seen you for ages”, Leela said to Sumit.
(c) My father said to my brother, “Pay attention while you are driving”.
(a) Our teacher told us that do not make noise when she's away. (b) Leela told Sumit she hadn't seen him for ages. (c) My father adviced my brother that to pay attention while he was driving.
In simple words: This task involves converting direct speech (exact words) into indirect or reported speech, which means rephrasing what someone said without using their exact words, often with changes in tenses and pronouns.

🎯 Exam Tip: Mastering the rules of direct and indirect speech, including changes in tense, pronouns, and time/place expressions, is a common and important grammar topic in English exams.