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Unit
7
Summary | Questions | Answers |
Lesson
7. Fair Play (Premchand)
Short Summary
"Fair Play" by Premchand is a story about two friends, Jumman and Algu, whose relationship is tested by a dispute involving Jumman's elderly aunt. She transfers her property to Jumman with the condition that he will care for her, but he neglects her, leading to a conflict. Algu, chosen as an arbitrator, rules justly against Jumman, prioritizing fairness over friendship. Later, when Algu faces his own dispute, Jumman becomes the judge and also rules impartially. The story highlights the importance of justice, integrity, and the strength of true friendship.
Working With the Text
A. Match the sentences under I with
those under II.
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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. 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 welfare.
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. He believed that his friend would never go against him.
B. 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:
1. “My wife knows best
how to run the house.” This is said by Jumman to his aunt.
2. “But is it right, my
son, to keep mum and not say what you consider just and fair?” This said by
aunt to Algu.
3. “What have you to
say in your defence?” This said by Algu to Jumman.
4. “I can’t pay you a
penny for the wretched beast you sold me.” This said by Samjhu Sahu to Algu.
5. “Victory to the
panchayat. This is justice.” This said by Algu in panchayat.
C. Answer the following
questions.
Question 1. “Then the
situation changed.” What is being referred to? (2)
Answer:
“Then the situation changed” is referred to the relation between Jumman and his
ant.
Question 2. When
Jumman’s aunt realised that she was not welcome in his house, what arrangement
did she suggest? (3)
Answer:
When Jumman’s aunt realized she was not welcome in his house, she suggested
that Jumman should provide her with a monthly allowance so she could set up a
separate kitchen and live independently.
Question 3. What was
the villagers’ reaction when the aunt explained her case to them? (4)
Answer:
When the aunt explained her case to the villagers, they were sympathetic and
advised her to take the matter to the village panchayat for a fair resolution.
Question 4. Why was
Jumman happy over Algu’s nomination as head Panch? (6)
Answer:
Jumman was happy over Algu’s nomination as head Panch because he believed that
their friendship would influence Algu to rule in his favour during the dispute
with his aunt.
Question 5. “God lives
in the heart of the Panch.” the aunt said. What did she mean? (6)
Answer:
When the aunt said, “God lives in the heart of the Panch,” she meant that the
Panch (judge) is expected to be fair and just, guided by a sense of
righteousness and integrity, much like divine justice. She trusted that Algu
would deliver an impartial and honest judgment.
Question 6. What was
Algu’s verdict as head Panch? How did Jumman take it? (7, 8)
Answer:
Algu’s verdict as head Panch was in favour of Jumman’s aunt, ruling that Jumman
must provide her with a monthly allowance or return her property. Jumman took
the verdict badly and felt betrayed by Algu, leading to a strain in their
friendship.
Question 7. Algu found
himself in a tight spot. What was his problem? (9)
Answer:
Algu found himself in a tight spot when his pair of bullocks was sold to Samjhu
Sahu, who later refused to pay for them after one of the bullocks died. This
led to a dispute that required arbitration, putting Algu in a difficult
position.
Question 8. Why was
Algu upset over Jumman’s nomination as head Panch? (12, 13)
Answer:
Algu was upset over Jumman’s nomination as head Panch because he feared that
Jumman, still angry about Algu's previous verdict against him, would not be
impartial and might rule unfairly in retaliation.
Question 9. What was
Jumman’s verdict as head Panch? How did Algu take it? (14, 15)
Answer:
In the lines provided, Jumman's verdict as head Panch was in favour of Algu. He
ruled that Sahu should pay Algu the price of the bullock because the bullock
had no disability or disease at the time of sale, and the subsequent death was
unfortunate but not Algu's fault. Algu was deeply moved by Jumman's fair
judgment and expressed his joy, proclaiming the victory of justice. Jumman,
realizing the importance of his role as a Panch, set aside personal feelings to
uphold justice, which ultimately restored his friendship with Algu, who
embraced him warmly, ending their misunderstanding.
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.” Give a reason for your choice.
Answer:
(ii) “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 sentence below with a suitable phrase from the box. Make necessary
changes, wherever required.
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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 unnecessary argument is to remain silent.
2. Unfortunately,
the train I was trying to catch was cancelled.
3. He has been told not
to take risks while driving a car through a crowded street.
4. The patient needs to
be properly taken care of.
5. Why don’t the two of
you end your quarrel by shaking hands?
6. I was in a difficult
situation till my friends came to my rescue.
7. When I saw a pile of
dirty dishes, I felt very disappointed.
8. I will examine
the matter carefully before commenting on it.
9. They criticised him
in the meeting but he accepted without protest all the criticism.
10. It will free me from worry to
know that I had done nothing wrong.
Answer:
1. The best way to
avoid an unnecessary 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.
B.
Look at the following phrases and their meanings. Use the phrases to fill in
the blanks in the sentences given below.
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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:
1. Why don’t you set
down your ideas on paper?
2. A fund has been set
out for the soldiers’ families.
3. We should set
aside a little money every month.
4. You should buy some
woollens before winter set up.
5. They set in
on the last stage of their journey.
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