A. Choose the correct option. Labhu was a born 1. 3. 4. 5. a) clever b) liar c) smart d) dumb What did author's mother not insist him to do after listening to Labhu's story? a) To take bath b) To take Ganga Jal c) Both a) and b) d) None of these Labhu, a low caste man, used to sit under the banyan tree and tell stories even to he caste people. People did not object to it because a) he was a higher officer and people were scared of him. b) he was very neat and clean unlike other low caste people at that time. c) his stories were so interesting that people could not resist listening to him. d) none of these Labhu used to tell a lot of stories about his valour and bravery, but actually he a) exaggerated about all the events. b) used to tell the stories of his brother who was a famous Shikari. c) fabricated stories to tell to the people and was a good liar. d) all of the above What was that apparition or devil which they saw during Nepal visit according to Labb a) A beautiful princess b) A ghost c) A tiger d) A huge giant D
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Mulk Raj Anand was one of the first Indian writers in the English language to make a mark on the international scenario. Mulk Raj Anand is such a writer who had made various experiments on language. While doing so he used language in such a way that the portrayal of character and situation immediately capture the reader’s attention. He depicts his characters from all sections of Indian society. These characters are drawn from higher, middle and lower class in the society. Considered a pioneer of the Anglo-Indian fiction, he is best remembered for his depiction of the poorer classes of people in India and their plight. His writings are rich with the realistic and touching portrayal of the problems of the common man, often written with heart wrenching clarity. In story The Liar the author has portrayed the theme of storytelling, caste discrimination, friendship, innocence of the childhood, respect and jealousy.