74 + Interview Questions in KABULIWALLAH IN GENERAL AWARENESS Page 2 InterviewSolution

51.	What surprised, Mini’s father while leaving the house and what sum of money he has given to the man?
Answer» Mini’s father saw his tiny daughter sitting on the bench next to the door and speaking non stop with the Kabuliwallah and listening calmly to him, this surprised her father. He has given eight annas to the man for nuts and raisins.

Discussion

52.	Complete the following statements with the most suitable choice : (i) Kabuliwallah belongs to : (a) Russia (b) Afghanistan (c) England (ii) Which story is authored by R.N. Tagore : (a) A Golden Bowl (b) Discovery of India (c) Kabuliwallah
Answer» (i) (b) Afghanistan (ii) (c) Kabuliwallah

52.

Complete the following statements with the most suitable choice : (i) Kabuliwallah belongs to : (a) Russia (b) Afghanistan (c) England (ii) Which story is authored by R.N. Tagore : (a) A Golden Bowl (b) Discovery of India (c) Kabuliwallah

Answer»

(i) (b) Afghanistan

(ii) (c) Kabuliwallah

Discussion

53.	Choose the correct verb from the brackets to complete the sentences given below. (a) Each apple on the table …………. been cut. (have/has) (b) Some of the rice ……………. not cooked properly. (is/are) (c) Many of your sums …………… wrong. (is/are) (d) Much of the land …………….. lying barren. (is/are) (e) Neither of them ……………. ill, they both are lying. (is/are)
Answer» (a) Each apple on the table have been cut. (b) Some of the rice is not cooked properly. (c) Many of your sums are wrong. (d) Much of the land is lying barren. (e) Neither of them is ill, they both are lying.

53.

Choose the correct verb from the brackets to complete the sentences given below. (a) Each apple on the table …………. been cut. (have/has) (b) Some of the rice ……………. not cooked properly. (is/are) (c) Many of your sums …………… wrong. (is/are) (d) Much of the land …………….. lying barren. (is/are) (e) Neither of them ……………. ill, they both are lying. (is/are)

Answer»

(a) Each apple on the table have been cut.

(b) Some of the rice is not cooked properly.

(c) Many of your sums are wrong.

(d) Much of the land is lying barren.

(e) Neither of them is ill, they both are lying.

Discussion

54.	What were the arrangements made for the marriage?
Answer» As it was the marriage of Mini on that very day everyone was busy with different works. There was no end of hurry and excitements. In the courtyard, the canopy had to be slung on its bamboo pole. The chandeliers were hung on each room and verandah.

Discussion

55.	What were the arrangements made for the marriage?
Answer» As it was the marriage of Mini on that very day everyone was busy with different works. There was no end of hurry and excitements. In the courtyard, the canopy had to be slung on its bamboo pole. The chandeliers were hung on each room and verandah.

Discussion

56.	Point out the ‘true’ and ‘false’ statements in the following :(i) Story of Kabuliwallah is written by R.N. Tagore.(ii) The name of Kabuliwallah was Abdul in the story.(iii) The little girl Mini was very talkative.(iv) Kabuliwallah used to carry clothes and utensils.(v) Marriage of Mini to be solemnize during poja holidays.
Answer» (i) True (T) (ii) False (F) (iii) True (T) (iv) False (F) (v) True (T)

Discussion

57.	Why Mini got frightened to see Kabuliwallah? Where she felt herself safe?
Answer» Mini was under this belief the man, so called Kabuliwallah was carrying a bag had two or three children in it like herself. This blind belief made her frightened. She fled to her mother’s protection and felt herself safe.

Discussion

58.	What did Kabuliwallah said to Mini’s father when he offered him money? Describe Rahmat’s nature.
Answer» When Mini’s father offered money to Kabuliwallah for the nut and raisins, he refused and explained that he brings fruits for Mini in memory of his daughter. This qualifies the quality of love and affection of Rahmat.

Discussion

59.	Why Mini’s mother was so shy and nervous particularly about her daughter?
Answer» Mini’s mother was unfortunately a very timid lady. She was under this impression that those people who are rushing towards her house are wrongdoers, e.g., thieves, drunkards, snakes, tigers, an English sailors. Even after all these years of experiences, she could not get rid of her problems or terror, so she was full of doubts about the Kabuliwallah too.

Discussion

60.	Read the following passages and answers the questions given below :One morning, however, not many days later, as I was Leaving the house, I was started to find Mini, seated on a bench near the door, laughing and talking, with the great Kabuliwallah at her feet. In all her life, it appeared; my small daughter had never found so patient a listener, save her father. And already the corner of her little sari was stuffed with almonds and raisins, the gift of her visitor, “Why did you give her those?”, I said, and taking out an eight-anna bit, I handed it to him. The man accepted the money without demur, and slipped it into his pocket.1. Why Mini’s father was surprised and frightened to see Mini?2. Who was calmly listening to Kabuliwallah?3. Who has filled the corners of little sari with almonds and raisins?4. Who has received the money without sly? What was the amount?5. Pickout the words from the above passage which means as the same.(a) Reserved (b) Surprised
Answer» 1. Mini’s father was surprised because he saw that Mini was sitting on the bench near the door, talking and laughing greatly with Kabuliwallah. 2. Mini was listening calmly to Kabuliwallah. 3. Kabuliwallah has filled the corner of little sari of Mini with almonds and raisins. 4. Kabuliwallah has accepted the money without hesitation and put it into his pocket. 5. (a) Patient (b) Startled

60.

Read the following passages and answers the questions given below :One morning, however, not many days later, as I was Leaving the house, I was started to find Mini, seated on a bench near the door, laughing and talking, with the great Kabuliwallah at her feet. In all her life, it appeared; my small daughter had never found so patient a listener, save her father. And already the corner of her little sari was stuffed with almonds and raisins, the gift of her visitor, “Why did you give her those?”, I said, and taking out an eight-anna bit, I handed it to him. The man accepted the money without demur, and slipped it into his pocket.1. Why Mini’s father was surprised and frightened to see Mini?2. Who was calmly listening to Kabuliwallah?3. Who has filled the corners of little sari with almonds and raisins?4. Who has received the money without sly? What was the amount?5. Pickout the words from the above passage which means as the same.(a) Reserved (b) Surprised

Answer»

1. Mini’s father was surprised because he saw that Mini was sitting on the bench near the door, talking and laughing greatly with Kabuliwallah.

2. Mini was listening calmly to Kabuliwallah.

3. Kabuliwallah has filled the corner of little sari of Mini with almonds and raisins.

4. Kabuliwallah has accepted the money without hesitation and put it into his pocket.

5. (a) Patient

(b) Startled

Discussion

61.	Read the following passages and answers the questions given below :One morning, however, not many days later, as I was Leaving the house, I was started to find Mini, seated on a bench near the door, laughing and talking, with the great Kabuliwallah at her feet. In all her life, it appeared; my small daughter had never found so patient a listener, save her father. And already the corner of her little sari was stuffed with almonds and raisins, the gift of her visitor, “Why did you give her those?”, I said, and taking out an eight-anna bit, I handed it to him. The man accepted the money without demur, and slipped it into his pocket.1. Why Mini’s father was surprised and frightened to see Mini?2. Who was calmly listening to Kabuliwallah?3. Who has filled the corners of little sari with almonds and raisins?4. Who has received the money without sly? What was the amount?5. Pickout the words from the above passage which means as the same.(a) Reserved(b) Surprised
Answer» 1. Mini’s father was surprised because he saw that Mini was sitting on the bench near the door, talking and laughing greatly with Kabuliwallah. 2. Mini was listening calmly to Kabuliwallah. 3. Kabuliwallah has filled the corner of little sari of Mini with almonds and raisins. 4. Kabuliwallah has accepted the money without hesitation and put it into his pocket. 5. (a) Patient (b) Startled

61.

Read the following passages and answers the questions given below :One morning, however, not many days later, as I was Leaving the house, I was started to find Mini, seated on a bench near the door, laughing and talking, with the great Kabuliwallah at her feet. In all her life, it appeared; my small daughter had never found so patient a listener, save her father. And already the corner of her little sari was stuffed with almonds and raisins, the gift of her visitor, “Why did you give her those?”, I said, and taking out an eight-anna bit, I handed it to him. The man accepted the money without demur, and slipped it into his pocket.1. Why Mini’s father was surprised and frightened to see Mini?2. Who was calmly listening to Kabuliwallah?3. Who has filled the corners of little sari with almonds and raisins?4. Who has received the money without sly? What was the amount?5. Pickout the words from the above passage which means as the same.(a) Reserved(b) Surprised

Answer»

1. Mini’s father was surprised because he saw that Mini was sitting on the bench near the door, talking and laughing greatly with Kabuliwallah.

2. Mini was listening calmly to Kabuliwallah.

3. Kabuliwallah has filled the corner of little sari of Mini with almonds and raisins.

4. Kabuliwallah has accepted the money without hesitation and put it into his pocket.

5. (a) Patient (b) Startled

Discussion

62.	Read the following passages and answers the questions given below :Years had passed ……… married tonight. Years had passed away. It was once more autumn and we had made arrangements for our Mini’s marriage. It was to take place during the Puja Holidays. With Durga returning to Kailas, the light of our home also was to depart to her husband’s house, and leave her father’s in the shadow.The morning was bright. After the rains, there was a sense of ablution in the air, and the sun-rays looked like pure gold. So bright were they that they gave a beautiful radiance even to the sordid brick walls of our Calcutta lanes. Since early dawn today the wedding-pipes had been sounding, and at each beat my own heart throbbed. The wail of the tune, Bhairavi, seemed to intensify my pain at the approaching separation. My Mini was to be married tonight.1. Whose marriage arrangements were made?2. When marriage ceremony of Mini will take place?3. What was the feeling of the father during Mini’s marriage?4. Define the meaning of the words from the above passage.(a) Separation (b) Shadow
Answer» 1. The arrangement of Mini’s marriage were being made. 2. Marriage ceremony of Mini will take place during Puja Holidays. 3. He was feeling of separation with his daughter, Mini. Mini who is the light of the house is now going to her husband’s house leaving her father in darkness and loneliness. 4. (a) Kept apart (b) Image

62.

Read the following passages and answers the questions given below :Years had passed ……… married tonight. Years had passed away. It was once more autumn and we had made arrangements for our Mini’s marriage. It was to take place during the Puja Holidays. With Durga returning to Kailas, the light of our home also was to depart to her husband’s house, and leave her father’s in the shadow.The morning was bright. After the rains, there was a sense of ablution in the air, and the sun-rays looked like pure gold. So bright were they that they gave a beautiful radiance even to the sordid brick walls of our Calcutta lanes. Since early dawn today the wedding-pipes had been sounding, and at each beat my own heart throbbed. The wail of the tune, Bhairavi, seemed to intensify my pain at the approaching separation. My Mini was to be married tonight.1. Whose marriage arrangements were made?2. When marriage ceremony of Mini will take place?3. What was the feeling of the father during Mini’s marriage?4. Define the meaning of the words from the above passage.(a) Separation (b) Shadow

Answer»

1. The arrangement of Mini’s marriage were being made.

2. Marriage ceremony of Mini will take place during Puja Holidays.

3. He was feeling of separation with his daughter, Mini. Mini who is the light of the house is now going to her husband’s house leaving her father in darkness and loneliness.

4. (a) Kept apart (b) Image

Discussion

63.	Complete the spellings of the following words :v_r_ndah; q_ _rr_l; t_m_d; v_g_ur; i_te_d_d
Answer» verandah; quarrel; timid; vigour; intended.

63.

Complete the spellings of the following words :v_r_ndah; q_ _rr_l; t_m_d; v_g_ur; i_te_d_d

Answer»

verandah;

quarrel;

timid;

vigour;

intended.

Discussion

64.	Whose marriage arrangements were made and when?
Answer» It was Mini’s marriage arrangements were made. It was to be solemnized during Puja Holidays. The light of our home also was to depart to her husband’s house, and leave her father’s in the shadow.

64.

Whose marriage arrangements were made and when?

Answer»

It was Mini’s marriage arrangements were made. It was to be solemnized during Puja Holidays.

The light of our home also was to depart to her husband’s house, and leave her father’s in the shadow.

Discussion

65.	Read the following passages and answers the questions given below :One morning, a few days before he had made up his mind to go, I was correcting my proof sheets in my study. It was chilly weather. Through the window the rays of the sun touched my feet, and the slight warmth was very welcome. It was almost eight o’clock, and the early pedestrians were returning home, with their heads covered. All at once, I heard an uproar in the street, and, looking out, saw Rahmat being led away bound between two policemen, and behind them a crowd of curious boys. There were blood-stains on the clothes of the Kabuliwallah, and one of the policemen carried a knife.1. What sort of noise he heard in the lane?2. Who was arrested by the policemen?3. Who stained the clothes of Kabuliwallah?4. Write the meaning of these words from the passage.(a) Uproar (b) Stains
Answer» 1. He saw that two policemen have arrested Rahmat and a crowd of curious boys were rushing behind them. This was the noise he heard in the lane. 2. Kabuliwallah (Rahmat) was arrested by the policemen. 3. This was the blood-stains on the clothes of the Kabuliwallah. 4. (a) Noise (b) Spot

65.

Read the following passages and answers the questions given below :One morning, a few days before he had made up his mind to go, I was correcting my proof sheets in my study. It was chilly weather. Through the window the rays of the sun touched my feet, and the slight warmth was very welcome. It was almost eight o’clock, and the early pedestrians were returning home, with their heads covered. All at once, I heard an uproar in the street, and, looking out, saw Rahmat being led away bound between two policemen, and behind them a crowd of curious boys. There were blood-stains on the clothes of the Kabuliwallah, and one of the policemen carried a knife.1. What sort of noise he heard in the lane?2. Who was arrested by the policemen?3. Who stained the clothes of Kabuliwallah?4. Write the meaning of these words from the passage.(a) Uproar (b) Stains

Answer»

1. He saw that two policemen have arrested Rahmat and a crowd of curious boys were rushing behind them. This was the noise he heard in the lane.

2. Kabuliwallah (Rahmat) was arrested by the policemen.

3. This was the blood-stains on the clothes of the Kabuliwallah.

4. (a) Noise

(b) Spot

Discussion

66.	In which month of the year Rahmat, the Kabuliwallah used to go his home and in what he get himself busy?
Answer» Once in a year in the middle of January, Rahmat the Kabuliwallah, was in the habit of returning to his country. He would be busy, going from house to house collecting his debts.

Discussion

67.	Read the following passages and answers the questions given below :One morning, a few days before he had made up his mind to go, I was correcting my proof sheets in my study. It was chilly weather. Through the window the rays of the sun touched my feet, and the slight warmth was very welcome. It was almost eight o’clock, and the early pedestrians were returning home, with their heads covered. All at once, I heard an uproar in the street, and, looking out, saw Rahmat being led away bound between two policemen, and behind them a crowd of curious boys. There were blood-stains on the clothes of the Kabuliwallah, and one of the policemen carried a knife.1. What sort of noise he heard in the lane?2. Who was arrested by the policemen?3. Who stained the clothes of Kabuliwallah?4. Write the meaning of these words from the passage.(a) Uproar(b) Stains
Answer» 1. He saw that two policemen have arrested Rahmat and a crowd of curious boys were rushing behind them. This was the noise he heard in the lane. 2. Kabuliwallah (Rahmat) was arrested by the policemen. 3. This was the blood-stains on the clothes of the Kabuliwallah. 4. (a) Noise (b) Spot

67.

Read the following passages and answers the questions given below :One morning, a few days before he had made up his mind to go, I was correcting my proof sheets in my study. It was chilly weather. Through the window the rays of the sun touched my feet, and the slight warmth was very welcome. It was almost eight o’clock, and the early pedestrians were returning home, with their heads covered. All at once, I heard an uproar in the street, and, looking out, saw Rahmat being led away bound between two policemen, and behind them a crowd of curious boys. There were blood-stains on the clothes of the Kabuliwallah, and one of the policemen carried a knife.1. What sort of noise he heard in the lane?2. Who was arrested by the policemen?3. Who stained the clothes of Kabuliwallah?4. Write the meaning of these words from the passage.(a) Uproar(b) Stains

Answer»

1. He saw that two policemen have arrested Rahmat and a crowd of curious boys were rushing behind them. This was the noise he heard in the lane.

2. Kabuliwallah (Rahmat) was arrested by the policemen.

3. This was the blood-stains on the clothes of the Kabuliwallah.

4. (a) Noise (b) Spot

Discussion

68.	Write down the noun form of the following verbs. quarrel -laughter -weave -witter -meets -
Answer» quarrel - quarrels laughter - laughter weave - weaver witter - wit meets - meeting

68.

Write down the noun form of the following verbs. quarrel -laughter -weave -witter -meets -

Answer»

quarrel - quarrels

laughter - laughter

weave - weaver

witter - wit

meets - meeting

Discussion

69.	Write down the adverb form of the following adjective.dreadful,covert,scarce,free,happy.
Answer» dreadfully covertly scarcely freely happily

Discussion

70.	Change the following sentences into indirect speech.(a) Our teacher said to us, “Do not make noise while I am away”.(b) “I haven’t seen you for ages”, Leela said to Sumit.(c) My father said to my brother, “Pay attention while you are driving”.
Answer» (a) Our teacher told us that do not make noise when she’s away. (b) Leela told Sumit she hadn’t seen him for ages. (c) My father adviced my brother that to pay attention while he was driving.

Discussion

71.	What sort of noise he heard on the street on one chilly morning? Who had quarrelled with whom?
Answer» It was chilly morning, he heard an uproar on the street. He saw that Rahmat being led away in handcuffs by two policemen. After inquiring that I gathered, Rahmat stabbed the man with a knife. Rahmat had quarreled with one of our neighbour. He was charged with murderous assault.

Discussion

72.	What sort of noise he heard on the street on one chilly morning? Who had quarrelled with whom?
Answer» It was chilly morning, he heard an uproar on the street. He saw that Rahmat being led away in handcuffs by two policemen. After inquiring that I gathered, Rahmat stabbed the man with a knife. Rahmat had quarreled with one of our neighbour. He was charged with murderous assault.

Discussion

73.	Write down the adverb form of the following adjective. dreadful -covert - scarce -free -happy -
Answer» dreadful - dreadfully covert - covertly scarce - scarcely free - freely happy - happily

73.

Write down the adverb form of the following adjective. dreadful -covert - scarce -free -happy -

Answer»

dreadful - dreadfully

covert - covertly

scarce - scarcely

free - freely

happy - happily

Discussion

74.	Change the following sentences into indirect speech. (a) Our teacher said to us, “Do not make noise while I am away”. (b) “I haven’t seen you for ages”, Leela said to Sumit. (c) My father said to my brother, “Pay attention while you are driving”.
Answer» (a) Our teacher told us that do not make noise when she’s away. (b) Leela told Sumit she hadn’t seen him for ages. (c) My father advised my brother that to pay attention while he was driving.

74.

Change the following sentences into indirect speech. (a) Our teacher said to us, “Do not make noise while I am away”. (b) “I haven’t seen you for ages”, Leela said to Sumit. (c) My father said to my brother, “Pay attention while you are driving”.

Answer»

(a) Our teacher told us that do not make noise when she’s away.

(b) Leela told Sumit she hadn’t seen him for ages.

(c) My father advised my brother that to pay attention while he was driving.

Discussion

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What surprised, Mini’s father while leaving the house and what sum of money he has given to the man?

Complete the following statements with the most suitable choice : (i) Kabuliwallah belongs to : (a) Russia (b) Afghanistan (c) England (ii) Which story is authored by R.N. Tagore : (a) A Golden Bowl (b) Discovery of India (c) Kabuliwallah

What were the arrangements made for the marriage?

What were the arrangements made for the marriage?

Why Mini got frightened to see Kabuliwallah? Where she felt herself safe?

What did Kabuliwallah said to Mini’s father when he offered him money? Describe Rahmat’s nature.

Why Mini’s mother was so shy and nervous particularly about her daughter?

Complete the spellings of the following words :v_r_ndah; q_ _rr_l; t_m_d; v_g_ur; i_te_d_d

Whose marriage arrangements were made and when?

In which month of the year Rahmat, the Kabuliwallah used to go his home and in what he get himself busy?

Write down the noun form of the following verbs. quarrel -laughter -weave -witter -meets -

Write down the adverb form of the following adjective.dreadful,covert,scarce,free,happy.

Change the following sentences into indirect speech.(a) Our teacher said to us, “Do not make noise while I am away”.(b) “I haven’t seen you for ages”, Leela said to Sumit.(c) My father said to my brother, “Pay attention while you are driving”.

What sort of noise he heard on the street on one chilly morning? Who had quarrelled with whom?

What sort of noise he heard on the street on one chilly morning? Who had quarrelled with whom?

Write down the adverb form of the following adjective. dreadful -covert - scarce -free -happy -

Change the following sentences into indirect speech. (a) Our teacher said to us, “Do not make noise while I am away”. (b) “I haven’t seen you for ages”, Leela said to Sumit. (c) My father said to my brother, “Pay attention while you are driving”.