Chapter 7 Fair Play Solutions
Question - 1 : - 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. |
Answer - 1 : -
| I | II |
| 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. | 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. 2. She wanted justice. 5. The bond of friendship between him and Jumman was very strong. 1. He believed that his friend would never go against him. |
Question - 2 : - Who says this to whom and why?
1. “My wife knows best how to run the house.”
2. “But is it right, my son, to keep mum and not say what you consider just and fair?”
3. “What have you to say in your defence?”
4. “I can’t pay you a penny for the wretched beast you sold me.”
5. “Victory to the panchayat. This is justice.”
Answer - 2 : -
1. Jumman said this to his aunt because he was shameless and had grown tired of her.
2. Jumman’s aunt said this to Algu. She had gone to Algu for help but Algu had politely refused her plea. He did not want to go to the panchayat because Jumman was his friend and he could not go against him.
3. Algu said this to Jumman. Algu was made the head Panch by the aunt, and he said this to question Jumman about his mistreatment of the aunt.
4. Samjhu Sahu said this to Algu when Algu demanded payment for the bullock he had sold to Samjhu. The bullock had died within a month and Sahu refused to pay for it.
5. Algu said this over and over again in front of the village. He was happy that Jumman had not deviated from the path of justice in spite of the enmity between them.
Question - 3 : - “Then the situation changed.” What is being referred to? (2)
Answer - 3 : - The situation being referred to is Jumman’s behaviour towards his aunt. Jumman’s aunt had transferred her property to him on the understanding that he would look after her. However, after a couple of years, Jumman and his family grew tired of her. He became as indifferent to her as his wife, who grudged even the little food that the old lady wanted everyday.
Question - 4 : - When Jumman’s aunt realised that she was not welcome in his house, what arrangement did she suggest? (3)
Answer - 4 : - When Jumman’s aunt realised that she was not welcome in his house she suggested that Jumman should give her a monthly allowance so that she could set up a separate kitchen.
Question - 5 : - What was the villagers’ reaction when the aunt explained her case to them? (4)
Answer - 5 : - When the aunt explained her case to the villagers, some sympathised with her, others laughed at her and a few others advised her to make it up with her nephew and his wife.
Question - 6 : - Why was Jumman happy over Algu’s nomination as head Panch? (6)
Answer - 6 : - Jumman was happy over Algu’s nomination as head Panch because Algu was his best friend and he knew that he would never go against him.
Question - 7 : - “God lives in the heart of the Panch.” the aunt said. What did she mean? (6)
Answer - 7 : - “God lives in the heart of the Panch.” By this, Jumman’s aunt meant that a Panch was always impartial. A Panch had neither a friend nor an enemy. Whatever justice he delivered, it was the justice delivered by God.
Question - 8 : - What was Algu’s verdict as head Panch? How did Jumman take it? (7, 8)
Answer - 8 : -
As head Panch, Algu’s verdict was that Jumman had to pay his aunt a monthly allowance, or else the property would go back to her.
Jumman did not take the verdict well. Algu and Jumman were seldom seen together from that day. The bond of friendship between them was broken. Jumman felt betrayed and became Algu’s enemy. All he wanted was to take his revenge upon Algu.
Question - 9 : - Algu found himself in a tight spot. What was his problem? (9)
Answer - 9 : - One of Algu’s fine pair of bullocks died, and he sold the other to Samjhu Sahu on the understanding that Sahu would pay the price of the bullock in a month’s time. The bullock died within a month and Sahu refused to pay Algu.
Question - 10 : - Why was Algu upset over Jumman’s nomination as head Panch? (12, 13)
Answer - 10 : - The bond of friendship between Algu and Jumman was broken after Algu had given a verdict in favour of Jumman’s aunt. Jumman was Algu’s enemy and wanted revenge. This was why Algu was upset over Jumman’s nomination as head Panch.