HSC Commerce Class 12 - Tamil Nadu Board of Secondary Education Question Bank Solutions for English

Did Makar feel guilty when he heard Aksionov’s story?

What made Aksionov think that Makar was the real murderer?

What was Aksionov’s realization by the end of the story?

Why did Aksionov’s wife suspect him of involvement in the murder?

Did the police officer have sufficient evidence to convict Aksionov?

What impact did the book “The Lives of Saints” have on Aksionov?

Pick out the clues that convey that Makar Semyonich recognized Aksionov.

Compare and contrast the main characters, Aksionov and Makar Semyonich, in the story

How did Aksionov react when his wife suspected him?

Describe the life of Aksionov in prison.

Why did Aksionov decide not to reveal the truth about Makar Semyonich?

Discuss the meaning and importance of the saying “God sees the truth but waits”.

Forgiveness is the best form of revenge. Substantiate the statement with reference to the story

Using the mind map given below, write a brief summary of the story in your own words.

Here are a few varieties of tea. How many of these have you tasted? Tick the boxes.

You would have seen lovely packets of tea on the shelves in supermarkets and shops. Have you ever wondered how tea powder is obtained from the plants? Look at the pictures and describe the process.

What seems ‘curious’ to the author?

Why does the author say that it is important to include a tea recipe in cookery books?

Mention the countries in which tea is a part of civilization.

Which tea does the author prefer– China tea or Indian tea?