Question

They had merely heard that a Mahatma who wanted to help them was in trouble with the

authorities. Their spontaneous demonstration, in thousands, around the courthouse was

the beginning of their liberation from fear of the British. The officials felt powerless without

Gandhi’s cooperation. He helped them regulate the crowd. He was polite and friendly. He

was giving them concrete proof that their might, hitherto dreaded and unquestioned, could

be challenged by Indians. The government was baffled. The prosecutor requested the judge

to postpone the trial. Apparently, the authorities wished to consult their superiors.

i. The officials felt powerless because

a. of Gandhi’s refusal to cooperate with them.

b. of Gandhi’s polite and friendly behaviour.

c. the crowd was listening only to Gandhi.

d. the crowd was getting violent.

ii. The demonstration proved that the

a. policies of the British had failed.

b. dread instilled in the hearts of Indians had begun to lessen.

c. dealings with the Indian citizens had been unsuccessful.

d. might of the British had not been understood by Indians.

iii. Which style, from those given below, is being used by the author, when he says,

“Apparently, the authorities wished to consult their superiors.”?

a. humourous

b. dramatic

c. sarcastic

d. persuasive
iv. Gandhiji’s behaviour towards the British prior to the proposal of postponement of the

trial was that of

a. indifference.

b. calm acceptance.

c. ignorance of consequences.

d. polite helpfulness.​

Answer 1

Answer:

i. (c) the crowd was listening only to Gandhi.

ii. (b) dread instilled in the hearts of Indians had begun to lessen

iii. c) sarcastic

iv. b) calm acceptance