Chapter 7 Fair Play Solutions
Question - 11 : - What was Jumman’s verdict as head Panch? How did Algu take it? (14, 15)
Answer - 11 : -
Jumman’s verdict as head Panch was that since the bullock did not suffer from any disability or disease when Sahu bought it, Algu could not be blamed for its death. Therefore, Sahu would have to pay Algu the price of the bullock.
When Algu heard Jumman’s decision, he could not contain his feelings of joy. He stood up and said loudly over and over again, “Victory to the panchayat. This is justice. God lives in the heart of the Panch.”
Question - 12 : - 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.” Give a reason for your choice.
Answer - 12 : -
(ii) “Let no one deviate from the path of justice and truth for friendship or enmity.”
This sentence sums up the story best. In the story, we see justice being done in spite of friendship or enmity. Algu delivered a just judgment even though he was friends with Jumman, and Jumman did the same, although he had become Algu’s enemy.
Question - 13 : - Replacethe italicised portion of each sentence below with a suitable phrase from thebox. 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 chances | my heart sank | |
1. The best way to avoid an unnecessaryargument is to remain silent.
2. Unfortunately, the train Iwas trying to catch was cancelled.
3. He has been told not to takerisks while driving a car through a crowded street.
4. The patient needs to be properly takencare of.
5. Why don’t the two of you end yourquarrel by shaking hands?
6. I was in a difficultsituation till my friends came to my rescue.
7. When I saw a pile of dirty dishes, Ifelt very disappointed.
8. I will examine thematter carefully before commenting on it.
9. They criticised him in the meeting buthe accepted without protest all the criticism.
10. It will free me from worry toknow that I had done nothing wrong.
Answer - 13 : -
1. The best way to avoid an argument is to keep mum.
2. As ill luck would have it,the train I was trying to catch was cancelled.
3. He has been told not to take chances while driving a car through a crowded street.
4. The patient needs to be properly looked after.
5. Why don’t the two of you make it up by shaking hands?
6. I was in a tight spot till my friends came to my rescue.
7. When I saw a pile of dirty dishes, my heart sank.
8. I will go into the matter carefully before commenting on it.
9. They criticised him in the meeting but he swallowed all the criticism.
10. It will ease my conscience to know that I had done nothing wrong.
Question - 14 : - 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 and seem likely to continue |
1. Why don’t you _______________________ your ideas on paper?
2. A fund has been ________________________ for the soldiers’ families.
3. We should _________________________ a little money every month.
4. You should buy some woollens before winter _______________.
5. They __________________ on the last stage of their journey.
Answer - 14 : -
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 woollens before winter sets in.
5. They set out on the last stage of their journey.