Page 1 : Answer the following, , 1. The writer speaks of the, ‘smile'that welcomes anyone who, enters Hanif's house. What more do, we know about this smile?, , The smile belongs to Lt., Hanifuddin. He was a great soldier,, who sacrificed his life at the age of, 25 for India during the Kargil war in, 1999. The smile which welcomes, the visitors is from the framed, photograph of Hanif., , 2. What did Hanif choose as his, mission? Why did he do so?, , Hanif chose to join army as his, mission. He wanted to do as much, to the nation. He knew that life was, short for him.

Page 2 : 3. Life for Hanif in the beginning, was never a smooth sail. Why was it, So?, , When Hanif was just 8 years old, he, lost his father. His father was an, artist, associated with the National, School of Drama. Hanif's mother, had to take care of three young, boys. She was a vocal artist, would, often have to leave Hanif and his, brothers alone. She travelled with, the performance using of', information and broadcasting’, ministry., , 4. The absence of mother from, home taught the children, something. What was that?

Page 3 : The absence of mother from home, taught the children all the, responsibilities. They used to get, ready for school without her. They, also learnt that one's duty is the, most important thing in life., , , , , , 5. How does the writer describe, the'introvert’ Hanif?, , ‘Introvert’ Hanif began to have, friends only after 14years of age. He, would go out to help people which, gave him certain kind of joy. In fact, that was the quality his seniors, recounted, when they came to meet, his mother after his death., , 6. Hanif was a young man with, varied talents and interests.

Page 4 : Illustrate this., , Life for Hanif was‘ ekdam bindas'., He dabbled in art, sketched very, well, made beautiful cards out of, waste materials, read books j and, loved playing drums. So he was a, part of the music group in, Rajputana Rifles as a drummer., , 7. Share your thoughts and, impression of Hanif., , Hanif even though lived for 25 years,, he continues to live in our hearts, forever. In his short lifespan, he, became a hero by sacrificing, himself in Kargil war. He had to, battle with hardships, right from a, very young age. He lost his father

Page 5 : when he was only eight. So his, mother had to work to take care of, the family. He learned that one's, duty is more important in one's life., He helped people and it gave him, happiness. He was a young man of, varied talent and interest.