COMPREHENSION:
Q.1 Answer the following questions in 3-4 sentences:
1. Why does the author say, “My present picture of her is far more objective than it was then.”
2. Why did Dr. Chandra say, “ Now nothing ever remains to be done by anyone to welcome the guests in your house”?
When Dr Chandra visited Baa’s home, she had embroidered a welcome message on the cushion cover, which impressed him and said the above line.
3. How did Baa behave in the presence of the elder members of the family?
In the presence of elders, Baa followed the traditions of her time. She did not say a single word with her children and stood in front of them or sat on the floor.
4. How did Baa earn the title ‘madly in love with her husband’?
Baa’s devotion to her husband caused her to avoid even family occasions if she had to attend them without him, and
consequently, she earned the title of madly in love with her husband.
Q.2 Write short notes to answer the following questions.
1. Describe the scene at the hospital the night the author’s father died.
The scene at the hospital the night the author’s father died was described as grief with the gloomy light of the electric lamp. Engulfed in a sense of approaching tragedy, the author stood there.
2. Comment on the relationship between the author’s parents.
The relationship between the author’s parents was based on mutual respect and understanding.
3. Why did the author say,” Baa remains to stay at the centre of the family”?
Baa was always close to standing at the fringe to facilitate sufficient space for others, and because of this virtue, she
remained at the centre of the family.
4. The author believes that her mother was a modern woman. Give examples from the article to support your answer.
The author believes that her mother was a modern woman despite being brought up in an orthodox family. When the author had to travel out of the station, her mother used to tell her that she was similar to a man.
Q.3Answer the following questions:
1. Give instances from the article depicting Baa’s revolt against the dogmas and conventions of her time.
Baa’s revolt against the dogmas and conventions of her time is seen in her dress as she remained clad in a borderless black saree, light blue blouse, unadorned hands, nose and ears, bare feet and oil-free dry hair.
2. Do you think the author is grateful to her mother? Why/Why not?
Yes, the author is grateful to her mother because she taught her the values of human life, like humility, respect for others, discipline, and standing up for rights.
Q.4Choose the correct option to answer the following questions:
1.This article was originally writtenin Gujarati by:
a)Darshana Dholakia b) Varsha Adalija c)Saumya Joshi d) Kajal Oza Vaidya.
Ans:a) Darshana Dholakia.
2. How much time had passed since thedeath of the author’s mother when the article was written?
a)Over 2 decades b) Over 3 decades c) Over a decade and a half d) Over 2 decades and a half
Ans:c) Over a decade and a half
3. How old was the author’s mother whenthe author was born?
a)19 b) 29 c)39 d) 49
Ans:c) 39
4. The author’s mother had completed hereducation up till which level?
a)7th standard b)10th standard c)12th standard d)Graduate.
Ans: a) 7th standard.
5.What was the author’s age when herfather died?
a)2 b) 3 c)4 d) 5
Ans:d) 5
6. Who said these lines? “Now nothing everremains to be done by anyone to welcome the guests in your house”
a)Dr. Chandra Joshi b) Dr. Vikas Sharma c) Dr. Giriraj Singh d)Keshubai.
Ans:a) Dr. Chandra Joshi
7. What was the colour of the borderless saree which Baaalways wore after her husband’s death?
a)White b) Black c) Blue d) Grey
Ans:b) Black
8. How old was the author’s father whenhe passed away?
a)50 b) 55 c)60 d) 65
Ans:b) 55
9. How many brothers did the author have?
a)2 b) 3 c)4 d) 5
Ans:a) 2
10. Baa inspired the author to have faithin …… to seek solutions to any unforeseen events in life.
a)Rama b) Shiva c) Ganesha d)Vishnu.
Ans:b) Shiva