She would forget our brief encounter – Who said this and about whom? What is the brief encounter referred to here?

“She would forget our brief encounter;”-Who said this and about whom? What is the brief encounter referred to here? Why did the Speaker think so? Class 12 | English (The Eyes Have It) 6 Marks Ans: The narrator said this about his fellow traveller, a girl who boarded the train at Rohana. The lively, light-hearted conversation … Read more

Her voice had the sparkle of a mountain stream – Who thought so? Whose voice is referred to here?

“Her voice had the sparkle of a mountain stream.”- Who thought so? Whose voice is referred to here? Why was the voice so special? Class 12 | English (The Eyes Have It) 6 Marks Ans: The narrator thought so.  The voice of the girl who was travelling with the narrator in the same compartment is referred … Read more

Thank goodness it’s a short journey | I can’t bear to sit in a train for more than two-or-three hours – Who is the speaker?

“Thank goodness it’s a short journey. I can’t bear to sit in a train for more than two-or-three hours.” – Who is the speaker? Did the narrator’s view match with that of the speaker? Why? Class 12 | English (The Eyes Have It) 6 Marks Ans: The speaker of the above lines is the blind girl … Read more

I have endeavoured to understand the fundamental truths”- Who is referred to as I

I have endeavoured to understand the fundamental truths”—Who is referred to as I’? What are being referred to as the fundamental truths? Who revealed the truths to the narrator? Class 12 | English (Strong Roots) 6 Marks Ans: India’s 11th President and renowned scientist Dr APJ Abdul Kalam is referred to as ‘l’. There exists a … Read more

What had remained the routine for Abdul Kalam’s father even when he was in his late sixties

What had remained the routine for Abdul Kalam’s father even when he was in his late sixties? What does Abdul Kalam say about his emulation of his father? Class 12 | English (Strong Roots) 6 Marks Ans: Kalam’s father led a very disciplined and simple life. Abdul Kalam’s father woke up at 4 a.m. every day … Read more

“This is not a correct approach at all…”- Who said this? What is the ‘approach’

“This is not a correct approach at all…”- Who said this? What is the ‘approach” Class 12 | English (Strong Roots) 6 Marks Ans: The remark mentioned above is made by APJ Abdul Kalam’s father, Jainulabdeen. The ‘approach’ discussed in ‘Strong Roots’ is the way in which people in agony try to satisfy the demonic forces … Read more

“His answer filled me with a strange energy and enthusiasm.”— Who is the speaker

“His answer filled me with a strange energy and enthusiasm.”— Who is the speaker Class 12 | English (Strong Roots) 6 Marks Ans: Here the speaker is Dr APJ Abdul Kalam. Abdul Kalam’s father, Jainulabdeen’s answer is being referred to here. Once Jainulabdeen remarked that “When troubles come, try to understand the relevance of your sufferings. … Read more

“Why don’t you say this to the people who come to you…?”— Who says this and to whom

“Why don’t you say this to the people who come to you…?”— Who says this and to whom Class 12 | English (Strong Roots) 6 Marks Ans: APJ Abdul Kalam says this to his father, Jainulabdeen. Jainulabdeen has explained to his son that every human being is an integral part of the entire spiritual cosmos. Instead … Read more

“Adversity always presents opportunities for introspection” – How does APJ Abdul Kalam’s father explain the line

“Adversity always presents opportunities for introspection” – How does APJ Abdul Kalam’s father explain the line Class 12 | English (Strong Roots) 6 Marks Ans: Kalam has expressed great admiration for his father in ‘Strong Roots’. The man with spiritual wisdom once explained to Kalam that every human being is a specific aspect of God. As … Read more