A.Match the sentences under I with those under II.
I
1.Jumman and Algu were the best of friends.
2.Jumman's aunt transferred her property to him.
3.The aunt decided to appeal to the panchayat.
4.Algu was unwilling to support the aunt.
5.Jumman was very happy to hear Algu's name as head Panch.
II
1.He believed that his friend would never go against him.
2.She wanted justice.
3.In the absence of one, the other took care of his family.
4.The condition was that he would be responsible for her welfare.
5.The bond of friendship between him and Jumman was very strong.
Ans:- 1.Jumman and Algu were the best of friends. In the absence of one, the other took care of his family.
2.Jumman's aunt transferred her property to him. The condition was that he would be responsible for her well being.
3.The aunt decided to appeal to the panchayat. She wanted justice.
4.Algu was unwilling to support the aunt. The bond of friendship between him and Jumman was very strong.
5.Jumman was very happy to hear Algu's name as head Panch.
B. Who says this to whom and why?
1."My wife knows best how to run the house."
Ans:-Jumman says this to his aunt because he felt that his aunt was a burden. He did not want to give her anything for her survival.
2."But it is right, my son, to keep mum and not say what you consider just and fair?"
Ans:-The aunt says the words to Algu Chaudhry because Algu Chaudhry was not able to say anything regarding this matter against his friend.
3."What have you to say in your defence?"
Ans:-Algu says the words to Jumman at the time of hearing the case because he was decided to be the Head Panch.
4."I can't pay you a penny for the wretched beast you sold me."
Ans:-Samjhu Sahu says the words to Algu Chaudhry because he did not want to pay the money of his bullock.
5." Victory to the panchayat. This is justice."
Ans:-It was the time when Jumman was made the Head Panch. He was the hear the case of Algu Chaudhry. His verdict compelled Samjhu Sahu to give Algu’s money for his bullock. Now Algu Chaudhry was very happy that is why he said,”This is justice.
C. Answer the following questions.
1."Then the situation changed." What is being referred to?
Ans:-“Then the situation changed” referred to the difficult situation of aunt after the transfer of her property to Jumman Shaikh.The aunt was welcome until her property was not transferred to Jumman. Just after getting her property Jumman along with his wife ill-treated the old aunt.
2.When Jumman's aunt realised that she was not welcome in his house, what arrangement did she suggest?
Ans:-When Jumman’s aunt realised that she was not welcome in his house, she decided to stay separately. She wanted to take monthly allowance for her living. She was now not able to share the food prepared jointly. She wanted her meal to be prepared separately.
3.What was the villagers' reaction when the aunt explained her case to them?
Ans:-Some of the villagers showed sympathy where as some of them wanted to make fun of her. Some villagers wanted her to make up with Jumman.
4.Why was Jumman happy over Algu's nomination as head panch?
Ans:-Jumman was extremely happy because Algu Chaudhry was his fast friend. He thought that the verdict would be in his favour.
5."God lives in the heart of the panch." the aunt said. What did she mean?
Ans:-She means that the panch becomes the representative of the God when he sits in the chair of judge. He does only fair and just. He is free from the burden of likes or dislikes.
6.What was Algu's verdict as head panch? How did Jumman take it?
Ans:-Algu’s verdict compelled Jumman either to pay a monthly allowance or to transfer her property in her name. Consequently Jumman got angry at his friend and decided to take a revenge.
7.Algu found himself in a tight spot. What was his problem?
Ans:-Algu had a bullock. He sold his bullock to Sahu. Algu was promised that he would get the price within in a month. But it so happened that Sahu used the animal so much that it died. Now Sahu did not want to pay the money or price for the bullock.
8.Why was Algu upset over Jumman's nomination as head panch?
Ans:-Algu was upset because Jumman had decided to take revenge. He was annoyed at the verdict made in his case by Algu.
9.What was Jumman's verdict as head panch? How did Algu take it?
Ans:-Jumman gave the verdict that Sahu had to pay the price of bullock because it was strong and hearty at the time of purchasing. It was fair and fine decision.Algu took it happily and said it was real victory of panch.
10.Which of the following sums up the story best?
(i) "I also know that you will not kill your conscience for the sake of friendship."
(ii) "Let no one deviate from the path of justice and truth for friendship or enmity."
(iii) "The voice of the panch is the voice of God."
Ans:-“Let no one deviate from the path of justice and truth for friendship or enmity.”
WORKING WITH LANGUAGE
A.Replace the italicised portion of each sentences below with a suitable phrase from the box. Make necessary changes,wherever required.
Look after, swallow, make it up, keep mum, go into, ease one’s conscience as ill luck would have it, a tight spot, take changes, my heart sank.
1.The best way to avoid an unnecessary argument is to remain silent.
Ans:-keep mum
2.Unfortunately, the train I was trying to catch was cancelled.
Ans:-Ill-luck would have it
3.He has been told not to take risks while driving a car through a crowded street.
Ans:-take chances
4.The patients needs to be properly taken care of.
Ans:-looked after
5.Why don’t the two of you end your quarrel by shaking hands?
Ans:-make it up
6.I was in a difficult situation till my friends came to my rescue.
Ans:-tight spot
7.When I saw a pile of dirty dishes, I felt very disappointed.
Ans:-my heart sank
8.I will examine the matter very carefully before commenting on it.
Ans:-go into
9.They criticised him in the meeting but he accepted without protest all the criticism.
Ans:-swallowed
10.It will free me from worry to know that I had done nothing wrong.
Ans:-ease my conscience
B.Look at the following phrases and their meanings.Use the phrases to fill in the blanks in the sentences given below.
Set up------put in place or start
Set aside------save or keep for a particular purpose
Set down-----write or record
Set out---------start on a journey
Set in---------begin or seem likely to continue
1.Why don’t you set down your ideas on paper?
2.A fund has been set up for the soldiers’ families.
3.We should set aside a little money every month.
4.You should buy some woolens before winter sets in. .
5.They set out on the last stage of their journey.
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