NCERT Class 9 English Chapter 10 The Beggar
NCERT Solutions For Class 9 English Moments Chapter 10 The Beggar
Textbook Questions
Think about it
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Question 1.
Has Lushkoff become a beggar by circumstance or by choice ?
Answer:
Lushkoff has become a beggar not by circumstance but by choice. This is clear in his talk with Sergei. To him he pretends that he can’t get any work.
Question 2.
What reasons does he give to Sergei for his telling lies ? (CBSE)
Answer:
Lushkoff gives out the reasons that he can’t get along without lying. No one will give him anything when he tells the truth. So he tells that he can’t do anything except telling lies.
Question 3.
Is Lushkoff a willing worker ? Why, then, does he agree to chop wood for Sergei?
Answer:
Lushkoff is not a willing worker. He agrees to chop wood for Sergei. It is because he fears that if he doesn’t, Sergei would report to the police.
Question 4.
Serggi says, “I am happy that my words have taken effect.” Why does he say so ? Is he right in saying this ?
Or
‘Sergei looked satisfied with the performance of the beggar. He was happy that his words had a positive effect on him.’ How effective were his words ? (CBSE 2016)
Answer:
Sergei says so because his words are morally good for Lushkoff. They change him into a good human being. Lushkoff becomes a worker from a beggar. So Sergei helps to change Lushkoff into a responsible human being.
Question 5.
Lushkoff is earning thirty five roubles a month. How is he obliged to Sergei for this?
Answer:
Earlier Sergei did not earn his livelihood honestly. He begs but he can work. So begging is morally wrong on his part. Now he earns his livelihood by hard work. He can raise his head in self-respect. This all is due to Sergei. So he feels obliged to Sergei for this.
Question 6.
During their conversation Lushkoff reveals that Sergei’s cook, Olga, is responsible for the positive change in him. How has Olga saved Lushkoff ?
Answer:
Olga knew that Lushkoff won’t work. So she felt pity for him like a sincere mother and worked for him. She sat down opposite to him. She rebuked him when he didn’t work. Very soon this changed his heart. And he started working. He stopped drinking and became a good man.
Talk about it
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Question 1.
How can we help beggars/abolish begging?
Answer:
The whole world is facing the nuisance of begging. The number of beggars is increasing day by day. Beggars can be seen at all public places. Some of the beggars have made it a business. It has become a serious problem. Our society and the government should take necessary steps to solve this problem. Global spread of education is required. Our government should pass strict laws against begging. Beggars should be given an opportunity to work. Financial support can be provided to them in order to set up some work. Beggars may be turned into skilled labourers. The government should set up beggar’s home only for the handicapped. Begging is a bad practice and is an impediment in the way of progress. So, we should discourage begging and beggars.