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Answer the following in about 100 words:
Exploitation is a universal phenomenon. The poor indigo farmers were exploited by the British landlords to which Gandhiji objected. Even after our independence we find exploitation of unorganized labour. What values do we learn from Gandhiji’s campaign to counter the present day problems of exploitation?
Concept: Indigo
Answer the following in 125-150 words:
What is the bond that unites the two − the old Mr. Lamb and Derry, the small boy? How does the old man inspire the small boy?
Concept: On the Face of It
How did Mr. Lamb transform Derry's life ?
Concept: On the Face of It
How did the Champaran episode prove to be a turning point in India's freedom struggle ?
Concept: Indigo
Why is Rajkumar Shukla described as being ‘resolute’?
Concept: Indigo
Why do you think Gandhi considered the Champaran episode to be a turning-point in his life?
Concept: Indigo
How was Gandhi able to influence lawyers? Give instances.
Concept: Indigo
As the host of a talk show, introduce Rajkumar Shukla to the audience by stating any two of his defining qualities. You may begin your answer like this:
Meet Rajkumar Shukla, the man who played a pivotal role in the Champaran Movement. He ______
Concept: Indigo
How do you think Derry’s mother contributes to his sense of alienation and isolation? (On the Face of It)
Concept: On the Face of It
Biographies include features of non-fiction texts - factual information and different text structures such as description, sequence, comparison, cause and effect, or problem and solution. Examine Indigo in the light of this statement, in about 120-150 words.
Concept: Indigo
Read the given extract to attempt the questions with reference to context.
| DERRY: | You’re...peculiar. You say peculiar things. You ask questions I don’t understand. |
| MR LAMB: | I like to talk. Have company. You don’t have to answer questions. You don’t have to stop here at all. The gate’s open. |
| DERRY: | Yes, but... |
| MR LAMB: | I’ve a hive of bees behind those trees over there. Some hear bees and they say, bees buzz. But when you listen to bees for a long while, they humm....and hum means ‘sing’. I hear them singing, my bees. |
| DERRY: | But....I like it here. I came in because I liked it.....when I looked over the wall. |
| MR LAMB: | If you’d seen me, you’d not have come in. |
| DERRY: | No. |
(i) List the playwright’s purpose of using ellipses (…) in this extract. (1)
(ii) Select the option that best describes Derry and Mr. Lamb in the extract. (1)
- Derry: introvert; Mr. Lamb: friendly
- Derry: fearful; Mr. Lamb: domineering
- Derry: friendly; Mr. Lamb: weird
- Derry: open minded; Mr. Lamb: charming
(iii) Which of the following best summarises Mr. Lamb’s attitude towards the bees? (1)
- Beauty is being true to yourself.
- There is a kind of beauty in imperfection.
- Beauty is the promise of happiness.
- The beauty of the world lies in the details.
(iv) Derry says, “I came in here because I liked it ….” What was the one significant thing Derry might have liked about the place, as per the extract? (1)
Concept: On the Face of It
Justify the title of the lesson 'On The Face Of It'.
Concept: On the Face of It
'The settlement given to the sharecroppers was symbolic.' Justify why Gandhi thought so.
Concept: Indigo
What made Derry extremely self-conscious?
Concept: On the Face of It
Gandhi worked for the social backwardness in the Champaran village. Elaborate.
Concept: Indigo
How did the Champaran incident bring about a change in the plight of the peasants?
Concept: Indigo
Derry says "I'm not afraid ..... People are afraid of me." Why does he make this comment about himself?
Concept: On the Face of It
Answer the following question in about 40-50 words.
What does the play ‘On the Face of It’ suggest about the importance of empathy in overcoming prejudice and stereotypes?
Concept: On the Face of It
