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SHORT QUESTIONS -2 MARKS

1.Who is Saheb? Where does he do?

Ans. Saheb is one of the rag-pickers in Seemapuri.

He collects garbage and sells them. Sometimes he can find some money or other items which he can use.

2.Why didn’t Saheb go to school?

Ans. Saheb is a rag-picker and stays in Seemapuri. There was no school at that place. Saheb said that he would go to school whenever they build one.

3.“But promises like mine abound in every corner of his bleak world.”- Explain.

Ans. When Saheb told that he would like to go to school whenever a school was build in their locality, and then author asked if he would come to her school. After a few days Saheb met the author he asked about her school. This made the author embarrass. The promise was not at all meant. Promises as such are prevalent in every corner of this world.

4.“Survival in Seemapuri means ragpicking.”Explain.

Ans. Seemapuri is a place on the periphery of Delhi where people from Bangladesh have come and settled over there since 1971. Saheb is one of those migrants who came from Bangladesh in search of better livelihood. They have nothing to do and hence chose rag-picking to be their source of income.

5.What is the meaning of the name ‘Saheb-e-Alam’? How is Saheb’s name in contrast to its meaning?

Ans. The meaning of ‘Saheb-e-Alam’ is Lord of the Universe.

Saheb is a rag-picker who is quite poor. He can’t even afford shoes but as his name suggests he should be the lord of the universe.

6.Was Saheb happy working at the tea stall? Give reasons for your answer.

Ans. No, Saheb wasn’t happy working at the tea stall.

He was paid 800 rupees and meals were provided to him. Saheb had lost the carefree look. He had to work for his owner which meant that he was no longer his own master.

7.What did the garbage mean to the children? How was it different for the grown-ups?

Ans. The garbage is wrapped in wonder for the children. Sometimes, they even find a ten-rupee note which is nothing less than treasure. This makes them search for more.

On the other hand, rag-picking is a source of income for the elders.

8.What explanation did the author give of not wearing shoes?

Ans. According to the author, the children do not wear foot wears and stay barefoot is not because of the lack of money, rather it’s a tradition not to wear them and stay barefoot.

9.Who was Mukesh? What was his dream?

Ans. Mukesh is an inhabitant of Firozabad.

He dreams of becoming a motor mechanic and wants to drive a car.

10.What is Firozabad famous for?

Ans. Firozabad is famous for bangles. Every single family is engaged to bangle making in Firozabad. It is the centre of bangle making industries in India. There the families who have spent for generations being a bangle maker.

11.Why did Saheb’s family migrate to the cities?

Ans. The main reason for the migration of people from villages is for the search of better livelihood. The poor people move here and there in order to fill their stomach. According to them, it is better if they can feed themselves than staying in such places that provided no food to them.

12.Why did the canister seem to be heavier than the plastic bag?

Ans. When he got a job at the tea stall, he was no more independent and lost his carefree look. He was no more his own master. The canister seemed to be heavier than the plastic bag.

13.“Saheb is no longer his own master?”- Explain.

Ans. When he got a job at the tea stall, he was no more independent and lost his carefree look. He was no more his own master. The canister seemed to be heavier than the plastic bag.

14.Why is it illegal for the children to work in the bangle factories?

Ans. Working in the glass bangles industry is quite hazardous. It is illegal for the children to work in such places with high temperatures but they don’t even know this. Around 20,000 children work in the bangle factory in Firozabad. They end up losing their eyesight. It also causes some of the serious lung and heart related diseases.

15.“It is his karam, his destiny”- Who said this and why?

Ans. The grandmother of Mukesh said this.

This is because the inhabitants of Firozabad engage themselves in bangle making. But working in such industries is hazardous. The bangle makers end up losing their eyesight. The grandmother believes that it is their destiny and a God-given lineage cannot be broken.

16.What is the significance of the bangles?

Ans. The bangles symbolise the suhaag of an Indian Women. It is considered to be quite auspicious during marriage.

17.Why can’t the bangle makers engage themselves in other jobs?

Ans. The workers of the bangle industry fall in the vicious cycle. This is mainly because of the sahukars, the middlemen, the law keepers, the politicians and the bureaucrats. These people give threats to the workers and as a result of which they couldn’t engage themselves in other jobs. They cannot seek help from cooperatives as well.

18.What is the theme of the story?

Ans. The theme of the story “Lost Spring” by Anees Jung is that it discuss about the problems faced by the children who are poor and are unable to enjoy the childhood due to lots of pressure created by their poor socio-economic conditions.

19.“Garbage to them is gold.”Explain.

Ans. The garbage is wrapped in wonder for the children. Sometimes, they even find a ten-rupee note which is nothing less than treasure. This makes them search for more.

Long Answer Type Questions-5 MARKS

1.Compare the situation of Saheb and Mukesh.

Ans. Saheb is a rag-picker from Seemapuri whose work is to collect garbage from their neighbourhood and sell it to the market. Saheb is actually from Bangladesh who has migrated to India in search of ‘gold’. His name is ironical as it means ‘Lord of the Universe’. Presently, he is in Seemapuri which is situated in Delhi. To him garbage is wrapped in wonder. He has a strong desire to go to school and become educated. When he got a job at the tea stall, he was no more independent and lost his carefree look. The heavy plastic bag seemed to be lighter than the canister.

Mukesh belongs to family in which bangle making is a tradition. But he wants to become his own master. He wants to become a motor mechanic. But his family knows nothing except bangle making. His grandmother considers this to be a ‘God-given lineage’.

2.What are the problems faced by the children living in Firozabad?

Ans. Firozabad is famous for bangle making. But working in the glass bangles industry is quite hazardous. It is illegal for the children to work in such places with high temperatures but they don’t even know this. Around 20,000 children work in the bangle factory in Firozabad. They end up losing their eyesight. It also causes some of the serious lung and heart related diseases.

3.“For the children it is wrapped in wonder, for the elders, it is a means of survival.” Explain.

Ans. The story “Lost Spring” is written by Anees Jung. The garbage is wrapped in wonder for the children. Sometimes, they even find a ten-rupee note which is nothing less than treasure. This makes them search for more. On the other hand, rag-picking is a means of survival to the elders.

4.What do the bangles symbolise? How do the bangles stand in contrast to the situation of the bangle makers?

Ans. The story “Lost Spring” is written by Anees Jung. The bangles symbolise the suhaag of an Indian Women. It is considered to be quite auspicious during marriage.

Firozabad is famous for bangle making. But working in the glass bangles industry is quite hazardous. It is illegal for the children to work in such places with high temperatures but they don’t even know this. Around 20,000 children work in the bangle factory in Firozabad. They end up losing their eyesight. It also causes some of the serious lung and heart related diseases.

5.Give the character sketch of Saheb.

Ans. The story “Lost Spring” is written by Anees Jung. Saheb is a rag-picker from Seemapuri whose work is to collect garbage from their neighbourhood and sell it to the market. Saheb is actually from Bangladesh who has migrated to India in search of ‘gold’. His name is ironical as it means ‘Lord of the Universe’. Presently, he is in Seemapuri which is situated in Delhi. To him, garbage is wrapped in wonder. He has a strong desire to go to school and become educated. When he got a job at the tea stall, he was no more independent and lost his carefree look. The heavy plastic bag seemed to be lighter than the canister.

6.Give the character sketch of Mukesh.

Ans. The story “Lost Spring” is written by Anees Jung. Mukesh belongs to family in which bangle making is a tradition. But he wants to become his own master. He wants to become a motor mechanic. But his family knows nothing except bangle making. His grandmother considers this to be a ‘God-given lineage’. In this way, Mukesh’s attitude to his situation is different from that of his family.