Class 11

Which traits of Khushwant Singh’s writing is portrayed in Karma Class 11 | English (Karma) 6 Marks Ans: Khushwant Singh is famous for his dexterity in drawing comparison of social and behavioural traits of people from India and the West. This trait plays a prominent role in the story through Sir Mohan’s character who tries … Read more

During which time period was Karma written | What was the social condition at that time Class 11 | English (Karma) 6 Marks Ans: ‘Karma’ was written at a time when India was under the British rule. A picture of the colonised society is drawn in this story. There were many educated Indian men who … Read more

Comment on the ending of the storyOr, Comment on the irony hidden in ‘Karma’. Class 11 | English (Karma) 6 Marks Ans: Irony is a literary device used to signify a totally opposite meaning of what is stated. Th ending reflects the moral of the story, which observes that life rewards or punishes us in terms … Read more

Contrast the characters of Sir Mohan Lal and his wife in the story Karma Class 11 | English (Karma) 6 Marks Ans: Sir Mohan Lal and Lachmi were poles apart in their attitude towards life. Mohan Lal studied at the Balliol College, Oxford and for that matter, he acquired the manners and cultures of the … Read more

Compare and contrast the personalities of Sir Mohan Lal and Lady Lal, especially the way they conduct themselves at the railway station Class 11 | English (Karma) 6 Marks Ans: Lady Lal is an Indian native woman in her mid-forties. She is passive, subordinate, humble and satisfied in her own way about life. Whereas, Sir … Read more

Describe the encounter of Sir Mohan Lal with the English soldiers Class 11 | English (Karma) 6 Marks Ans: Sir Mohan Lal was eagerly waiting for some Englishmen to be his fellow passengers. Bill and Jim, two British soldiers, boarded the first-class compartment though they were entitled to travel only in second class. Sir Mohan … Read more