Question

1. Do we-the readers-know something about the collapse ofthe bank that Nathu or Sitaramdo not? How do we know this? How do you think this adds humour to the text? writer is ruskin bond and the book is gulmohar​

Answer 1

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Answer 2

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All Q/A

1. Name the characters of the story.

Ans: Seth Govind Ram, Nathu, Sitaram, Mrs. Srivastava, Mrs. Bhushan, Mr. Bhushan, Kamal Kishore, Deep Chand, Old Ganpat, Bank Manager, Town Folks.

2. Which action of Nathu shows his annoyance?

Ans: Nathu banging his pan against a dustbin and sweeping hurriedly and carelessly shows his annoyance.

3. How do you show your annoyance?

Ans: I show my annoyance by not talking to anyone.

4. To whom did Sitaram talk about Nathu?

Ans: Sitaram spoke to Mrs. Srivastava about Nathu.

5. Why was Mrs. Bhushan uncomfortable?

Ans: Mrs. Bhushan was uncomfortable due to the summer heat.

6. Which shop was just next to the photography shop?

Ans: The barber shop was next to the photography shop.

7. Who did Deep Chand call a bird?

Ans: Deep Chand called Seth Govind Ram a bird.

8. Who was Mr. Srivastava talking to?

There is no mention of Mr. Srivastava in the story.

9. Who surprised everyone and how?

Ans: Old Ganpat the beggar, who had a crooked leg and had been squatting on the pavement for years calling for alms surprised everyone by leaping to his feet and running at top speed towards the direction of the bank.

10. What were the four rumours about Seth Govind Ram?

Ans: The four rumours about Seth Govind Ram were 1) he had indulged in excesses, 2) He had fled the state, 3) He had fled the country, 4) He had hanged himself from the tamarind tree.

11. Who was the last to know about the Pipalnagar Bank going bankrupt?

Nathu was the last to know about the Pipalnagar Bank going bankrupt.

12. Discuss and share – How are rumours spread? Are the rumours harmful? Why / Why not?

Ans: Rumours are spread by people exaggerating something they have heard and telling someone else. They are spread due to people’s nature of gossiping. Rumours are harmful because they can cause panic amongst people which can lead to other problems.

I hope this can help you.

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