Short Answer Type Questions (Karma)

Short Answer Type Questions (Karma)

How do you know that Lady Lal was fond of a little gossip?

(a) Lady Lal chatted away merrily with the coolie.(b) Lady Lal chatted with her relatives frequently.(c) Lady Lal talked with the co-passengers heartily.(d) Lady Lal talked with Sir Mohan gleefully.

Why did the soldiers pause and continue their action?

(a) They thought they heard Sir Mohan spoke in English, but they knew beller than to trust I inebriated ears. (b) They were tired so they needed rest.(c) They thought Sir was going to offer them money and cigarrettes.(d) None of them.

How did Sir Mohan land on the suitcase?

(a) Sir Mohan tripped on the trunk and landed on the suitcase. (b) Sir Mohan toppled as the two soldiers brushed pass him.(c) Sir Mohan dashed against a big luggage and landed on the suitcase.(d) Sir Mohan reeled backwards, tripped on his bedding and landed on the suitcase.

How were the live years of Britain described here?

(a) They were spent by going to study in college and boat racing.(b) They were spent by going to study incollege and doing odd jobs like washing car and dishes.(c) They were spent by dinners at the inns of Court and night with Piccadilly prostitutes.(d) They were spent by leading a holiday Me like hiking, fishing and rowing.

What did Mr. Lal think after glancing his watch?

(a) Mr. Lal thought there was still time for a quick tiff in.(b) Mr. La thought there was time for lunch.(c) Mr. Lal thought there was time for a quick sip.(d) Mr. Lal thought there was time for taking rest.

How did Sir Mohan speak Hindustani?

(a) He spoke like an Englishman’s - only the very necessary words and properly anglicized.(b) He spoke it fluently without taking a break.(c) He spoke mostly in Hindustani with a very few words in English.(d) He didn’t speak Hindustan at all.

Which subjects did Mohan Lal like to talk on ?

(a) Mohan Lal liked to talk on almost any subject like books, polities, people etc.(b) Mohan Lal liked to talk only about Britishers.(c) Mohan Lal liked to talk about his five year stay in Britain.(d) None of them.

 In which compartments were the soldiers entitled to travel?

(a) They were entitled to travel in first class compartments.(b)They were entitled to travel in second class compartments.(c) They were entitled to travel in inter class Zenana compartments.(d) None of them..

 Where was Mohan Lals luggage lain?

(a) Mohan Lals luggage was piled along the floor of the waiting room.(b) Mohan Lal’s luggage was piled along the floor of the platform.(c) Mohan Lal’s luggage was piled on the floor of his living room.(d) Mohan Lars luggage was piled along the wall outside the waiting room.

Why was Lachmi alone in the house?

(a) It was because she had all her relatives around her all the time.(b) It was because she did not have anyone to talk to at home.(c) It was because she did not like to speak with anyone.(d) None of them.

Why did not Lady Lal’s relatives come to her bungalow?

(a) Because Sir Mohan met them outside his bungalow.(b) Because Sir Mohan didn’t like her poor illiterate relatives hanging around his bungalow.(c) Because Lady Lal and Sir Mohan didn’t like the behaviour of their relatives.(d) Because Lady Lal complained that her relatives were undisciplined.

 How did Sir Mohan behave with the arrival of the train?

(a) Sir Mohan was very excited and started reading the paper.(b) Sir Mahan continued to sip his Scotch.(c) Sir Mohan waited eagerly for Lachmi.(d) Sir Mohan’s heart palpitated and he started speaking in Hindustani.

 ‘These nocturnal visits had, however, borne no fruit.”— What does the statement suggest?

(a) It suggests that the relationship between Mohan Lal and Lachrni was not legal.(b) It suggests that they havn’t conceived a child.(c) It suggests that Mohan Lal was attracted to Lachmi.(d) None of them.

With what did Lady Lal charge her betel leaves?

(a) She charged them with a red and white paste, minced betel nuts and cardamoms.(b) She charged them with a yellow paste and some spices.(c) She charged them with a pink paste only without any spices.(d) None of the above.

What is the opinion of mirror about Mr. Lal

(a) Mr. Lal is a snob. (b) Mr. Lal is a foppish upstart.(c) Mr. Lal is liberal and strong. (d) Mr. Lal is a bit of all right.

 What do you understand by ‘eau de cologne’?

(a) It refers to a perfume made originally in France. (b) It refers to a perfume made originally in England. (c) II refers to a perfume made originally in Italy. (d) It refers to a perfume made originally in Greece.

 Why did the coolie flatten his turban?

(a) He flattened his turban to make a cover. (b) He flattened his turban to make a cushion. (c) He flattened his turban to dust off the place. (d) Ho flattened his turban to tie the trunk.

 How would Mohan Lal try to impress the Englishmen?

(a) He would do so by using the Times, Balliol tie, scotch and English cigarettes. (b) He would do so by using bow, suit and fine moustache.(c) He would do so by using cigarettes, golden spectacles, the Statesman and his stature.(d) He would do so by using the Times, and scotch.

 In which language did Sir Mohan Lal speak to Lady Lal?

(a) Sir Mohan Lal spoke to Lady Lal in Anglicized Hindustani.(b) Sir Mohan Lal spoke to Lady LaI in Anglicized Bengali. (c) Sr Mohan La! spoke to Lady La) in English.(d) Sir Mohan Lal spoke to Lady Lal in local language.

 What were the exhibitions of bad breeding of Indians?

(a) The exhibitions of bad breeding were speaking loudly, aggressively and opinionated.(b) The exhibitions of bad breeding were fighting and abusing.(c) The exhibitions of bad breeding were ill-tempered and fighting.(d) The exhibitions of bad breeding were excitement, bustle and hurry.

In what class did Lachmi travel?

(a) Lachmi travelled in the first class compartment with Mohan Lal.(b) Lachmi travelled in the inter class Zenana compartment.(c) Lachmi traveled in the 3rd class compartment.(d) Lachmi never travelled in a train.

Why didn’t Lachmi travel by first class?

(a) She did not because she was native woman who couldn’t understand English.(b) She did not because she was very arrogant and violent.(c) She did not because she was very ugly looking.(d) None of them.

Why did Lachmi stop by a hawkers stall?

(a) She stopped to buy a water bottle. (b) She stopped to replenish her silver betel case.(c) She stopped to refill her silver case with scotch.(d) None of them.

Why did Lachmi thank God?

(a) Lachmi thanked God for the train coming in right time.(b) Lachmi thanked God for giving her a life.(c) Lachmi thanked God for the favour of a filling meal(d) Lachmi thanked God for showering her with such a good husband.

“Get the nigger out” — What is meant by nigger’?

(a) it is an offensive word for a black person. (b) It is a word that praises a person.(c) It is a name of river. (d) this a berth reserved for a pillaged individual,

How was Sir Mohan flung out of the train?

(a) Two soldiers kicked Sir Mohan out of the train.(b) Two soldiers caught Sir Mohan by the arms and flung him out of the train.(c) Two soldiers carried Sir Mohan on their shoulders out of the train.(d) Two soldiers beat Sir Mohan mercilessly arid kicked him out of the train

 Why was Sir Mohan so confident about The mirror being made in India?

(a) It was because of the red oxide that came off and long translucent lines cut across its surface.(b) It was because of the handicraft border used.(c) It was because of the shine and brightness that attracted the writer.(d) None of them.