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Section-I — Fair Play, Word – Meaning, Allowance (noun) : an amount of money that is given to somebody regularly, arrangement (noun) : an agreement that you make with somebody which you can both accept, conscience (noun) : the part of your mind that tells you whether your actions are right or wrong, deviate (verb) : the act of moving away from what is normal or acceptable, embraced (verb) : put arms around somebody as a sign of love or friendship, grudged (verb) : gave something unwillingly, nominate (verb) : to formally suggest that somebody should be chosen for an important role, etc., pleaded (verb) : asked somebody for something in a very strong and serious way, proposed (verb) : suggested a name, plan, etc., revenge (noun) : something you do in order to make somebody suffer because he/she has made you, suffer seldom (adverb) : not often, swallowed (verb) : accepted insult, criticism, etc.. without complaining or protesting, sympathised (verb) : felt sorry for somebody, transferred (verb) : to officially arrange for something to belong to somebody else, , ANSWER ORALLY, Q1 What do you think is more important - friendship enmity or a sense of Justice?, Answer 1. I think a sense of justice is more important., Q2 How would you have looked after your aunt if you were Jumman?, , 2. I would have looked after her with care. I would not have grudged her for what she ate. I would have, looked after her needs and given respect to her., MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS, Tick (✔) the correct answer in each., 1. What arrangement was made between Jumman and his aunt after she transferred her property to, him?, (a) She would stay with him., (b) She would stay with him and he would look after her., (c) She would stay with him and his wife would look after her.(✔)
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2. Why did Algu approach the panchayat?, (a) Sahu refused to pay him for the bullocks. (✔), (b) Sahu threatened him., (c) Sahu took away the bullock., 3. Why did Sahu propose Jumman's name?, (a) Sahu knew that Jumman was honest., (b) Sahu was Jumman's friend., (c) Sahu knew that Jumman had become Algu's enemy. (✔), Read And Answer, 1. Say whether these statements are true or false., (a) Jumman Sheikh and Algu Chowdhry were good friends. True, (b) Jumman had an old uncle who had some property. False, (c) Jumman's aunt was very happy with him. False, (d) Samjhu Sahu was the headman of the village. False, (e) In the end, Algu realised the importance of a Panch. True, 2. When did Jumman's aunt decide to take her case to the panchayat?, Ans. Jumman's aunt decided to take the case to panchayat when Jumman refused to meet his aunt's, demand. She asked him to pay her a monthly allowance for setting up a separate kitchen but he refused, to do so., 3. What was the reaction of the villagers? (Reading paragraph 5 will help.), Ans. Some of the villagers sympathised with her while others laughed at her. A few of them advised her, to make it up with her nephew and his wife., Think And Answer, , Q1 Why did Jumman's aunt lose her patience?, Answer 1. Jumman's aunt lost her patience because her nephew grew indifferent towards her and he even, grudged the little food that she wanted every day. After a few months, she couldn't tolerate those insults, any longer., Q2 Even though Algu was Jumman's friend, what reason did Jumman's aunt give when she chose Algu, as head Panch?, Answer 2. Jumman's aunt said that the Panch knew neither friend nor enemy. For them it was most, important that jusåce was delivered., Q3. What change came over Jumman when he was appointed head Panch?, Answer 3. The moment Jumman became head Panch, he realised his responsibility as a judge and the, dignity of his office., , HOTS QUESTION
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Question. What does panchayat mean? Do you think having a panchayat helps villagers to sort out, their quarrels and dissents easily?, Answer: Panchayat means a local administrative body of a village and its members are elected by the, people. The Panchayat takes care of the developmental and welfare projects of a village. In olden days,, when there were no judiciary and law courts, Panchayat was also a platform for sorting out domestic, quarrels and dissents among the members of each family.
