Hassan's Attendance Problem ,10+2

 HASSAN’S ATTENDANCE PROBLEM

WRITTEN BY- SUDHA MURTY

 

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SECTION A: LESSONS FOR INTENSIVE STUDY

Lesson:- 01 Hassan's Attendance Problem 

Objective type questions:-

1. Who is the writer of the lesson Hassan's Attendance Problem?

Ans. Sudha Murthy.

2. What was Hassan doing in Bangalore?

Ans. Hassan was an MCA student in Bangalore.

3. Who were 'nerds' according to Hassan?

Ans. According to Hassan, hard-working students were nerds.

4. What was Hassan selling when he met the narrator?

Ans. Hassan was selling CDs of high school software.

5. How old was Hassan when he met the author?

Ans. He was 35 years old.

6. Hassan belonged to a ______family.

Ans. rich.

7. Hassan was an ________student.

Ans. irregular.

8. The parents-teacher meeting ended _______.

Ans. fruitlessly.

9. What was the narrator's profession?

Ans. The narrator was a Computer Science teacher.

10. Hassan met the narrator more often for________.

Ans. attendance shortage meetings.

11. Hassan remembered the lesson of ________.

Ans. morality.

12. During which days would Hassan often show up in the class?

Ans. During the exam days.

13. What was Hassan's attitude towards studies?

Ans. Hassan had a casual attitude towards studies.

14. How would Hassan beg for attendance?

Ans. He would beg by giving excuses.

15. What promise would Hassan make to his teacher?

Ans. He promised to be more sincere and hardworking.

16. What was in Hassan's hand when he met the narrator in her office?

Ans. A software C.D.

17. Hassan was not ________.

Ans. hardworking.

18. _______ didn’t bother much and said that only time would teach Hassan.

Ans. Hassan’s father.

19. Who started crying at the end of the parent-teacher meeting?

Ans. Hassan’s mother.

20. Hassan's state is a result of ________.

Ans. his own habits.

21. Hassan felt _______optimistic/disappointed on leaving the narrator's

office.

Ans. optimistic.

22. To err is human to forgive divine. (True/False)

Ans. True.

23. The narrator recognized the visitor easily. (True/False)

Ans. False.

24. Hassan did not care for the advice of his parents? (True/False)

Ans. True.

25. Hassan was at high position in software industry? (True/False)

Ans : False

SHORT  Questions/Answers 

 

Q.1. What is the narrator's profession?

Ans. The narrator was a teacher of Computer Applications at a college in Bangalore.

 

Q. 2. Why was Hassan not noticed by the teacher in the class?

Ans. because he was hardly ever present in the class.

Or 

Ans. The teacher did not notice Hassan at first because he rarely attended class and he was mostly absent, especially during the morning sessions that the teacher usually conducted.

 ਅਧਿਆਪਕ ਨੇ ਪਹਿਲਾਂ ਹਸਨ ਵੱਲ ਧਿਆਨ ਨਹੀਂ ਦਿੱਤਾ ਕਿਉਂਕਿ ਉਹ ਬਹੁਤ ਘੱਟ ਕਲਾਸ ਵਿੱਚ ਜਾਂਦਾ ਸੀ ਅਤੇ ਉਹ ਜ਼ਿਆਦਾਤਰ ਗੈਰਹਾਜ਼ਰ ਰਹਿੰਦਾ ਸੀ, ਖਾਸ ਕਰਕੇ ਸਵੇਰ ਦੇ ਸੈਸ਼ਨਾਂ ਦੌਰਾਨ ਜੋ ਅਧਿਆਪਕ ਆਮ ਤੌਰ 'ਤੇ ਕਰਵਾਉਂਦੇ ਸਨ।

Q3. Why would the narrator render attendance to Hassan every time?

Ans. He always begged his attendance in a very polite manner. The narrator would render attendance to Hassan because he always fell short of it

 Or

Ans. The narrator would give Hassan attendance each time because of his polite behaviour, emotional pleading, and the narrator’s soft corner for bright students who, despite their irregularity, showed potential.

ਬਿਰਤਾਂਤਕਾਰ ਹਸਨ ਦੇ ਨਿਮਰ ਵਿਵਹਾਰ, ਭਾਵਨਾਤਮਕ ਬੇਨਤੀ ਅਤੇ ਹੁਸ਼ਿਆਰ ਵਿਦਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਪ੍ਰਤੀ ਨਰਮ ਭਾਵਨਾ ਦੇ ਕਾਰਨ ਹਰ ਵਾਰ ਹਾਜ਼ਰੀ ਦਿੰਦਾ ਸੀ, ਜਿਨ੍ਹਾਂ ਨੇ ਆਪਣੀ ਅਨਿਯਮਿਤਤਾ ਦੇ ਬਾਵਜੂਦ, ਸਮਰੱਥਾ ਦਿਖਾਈ।

Q.4. Why were Hassan's parents called to school?

Ans. Hassan was an irregular student. The narrator got tired of Hassan's excuses. So she called his parents to school.

 

Or

Ans. Hassan’s parents were called to school because the narrator was concerned about his constant absenteeism and hoped that parental intervention might help him become more regular and disciplined.

ਹਸਨ ਦੇ ਮਾਪਿਆਂ ਨੂੰ ਸਕੂਲ ਬੁਲਾਇਆ ਗਿਆ ਕਿਉਂਕਿ ਬਿਰਤਾਂਤਕਾਰ ਉਸਦੀ ਲਗਾਤਾਰ ਗੈਰਹਾਜ਼ਰੀ ਬਾਰੇ ਚਿੰਤਤ ਸੀ ਅਤੇ ਉਮੀਦ ਕਰਦਾ ਸੀ ਕਿ ਮਾਪਿਆਂ ਦੇ ਦਖਲ ਨਾਲ ਉਸਨੂੰ ਹੋਰ ਨਿਯਮਤ ਅਤੇ ਅਨੁਸ਼ਾਸਿਤ ਬਣਨ ਵਿੱਚ ਮਦਦ ਮਿਲ ਸਕਦੀ ਹੈ।

Q.5. During which days would Hassan often show up in the class?

Ans. When there was a class test or examination. 

Or 

 

Ans. Hassan would often attend class only during exams or class tests, or when he faced an attendance shortage and needed to convince teachers.Hassan would show up only during examinations.

ਹਸਨ ਅਕਸਰ ਸਿਰਫ਼ ਪ੍ਰੀਖਿਆਵਾਂ ਜਾਂ ਕਲਾਸ ਟੈਸਟਾਂ ਦੌਰਾਨ ਹੀ ਕਲਾਸ ਵਿੱਚ ਹਾਜ਼ਰ ਹੁੰਦਾ ਸੀ, ਜਾਂ ਜਦੋਂ ਉਸਨੂੰ ਹਾਜ਼ਰੀ ਦੀ ਘਾਟ ਦਾ ਸਾਹਮਣਾ ਕਰਨਾ ਪੈਂਦਾ ਸੀ ਅਤੇ ਅਧਿਆਪਕਾਂ ਨੂੰ ਮਨਾਉਣ ਦੀ ਲੋੜ ਹੁੰਦੀ ਸੀ। ਹਸਨ ਸਿਰਫ਼ ਪ੍ਰੀਖਿਆਵਾਂ ਦੌਰਾਨ ਹੀ ਆਉਂਦਾ ਸੀ।

6. What was Hassan's mother's plea to his father?

Ans. She told his father that he should talk to Hassan hardly. For her it was difficult to control boys. Father could speak to Hassan man to man.

 

Or

Ans. Hassan’s mother pleaded with his father to take responsibility and talk to Hassan “man to man,” saying that earning money wasn’t enough and that parenting required guidance and time too.

ਹਸਨ ਦੀ ਮਾਂ ਨੇ ਉਸਦੇ ਪਿਤਾ ਨੂੰ ਜ਼ਿੰਮੇਵਾਰੀ ਲੈਣ ਅਤੇ ਹਸਨ ਨਾਲ "ਮਨੁੱਖ ਤੋਂ ਮਨੁੱਖ" ਗੱਲ ਕਰਨ ਲਈ ਬੇਨਤੀ ਕੀਤੀ, ਇਹ ਕਹਿੰਦੇ ਹੋਏ ਕਿ ਪੈਸਾ ਕਮਾਉਣਾ ਕਾਫ਼ੀ ਨਹੀਂ ਹੈ ਅਤੇ ਪਾਲਣ-ਪੋਸ਼ਣ ਲਈ ਮਾਰਗਦਰਸ਼ਨ ਅਤੇ ਸਮੇਂ ਦੀ ਵੀ ਲੋੜ ਹੁੰਦੀ ਹੈ।

Q.7. Why did the parent-teacher meeting end fruitlessly?

 Ans. Hassan was not ready to give up his lazy habits. His parents didn’t take his responsibility. As a result parent-teacher meeting ended fruitlessly.

Or

Ans. The meeting ended without any result because both parents blamed each other instead of addressing Hassan’s issue seriously, and no effective solution was decided upon.His parents didn’t take his responsibility. As a result parent-teacher meeting ended fruitlessly.

ਇਹ ਮੀਟਿੰਗ ਬਿਨਾਂ ਕਿਸੇ ਨਤੀਜੇ ਦੇ ਖਤਮ ਹੋ ਗਈ ਕਿਉਂਕਿ ਦੋਵੇਂ ਮਾਪਿਆਂ ਨੇ ਹਸਨ ਦੇ ਮੁੱਦੇ ਨੂੰ ਗੰਭੀਰਤਾ ਨਾਲ ਲੈਣ ਦੀ ਬਜਾਏ ਇੱਕ ਦੂਜੇ ਨੂੰ ਦੋਸ਼ੀ ਠਹਿਰਾਇਆ, ਅਤੇ ਕੋਈ ਪ੍ਰਭਾਵਸ਼ਾਲੀ ਹੱਲ ਨਹੀਂ ਕੱਢਿਆ ਗਿਆ। ਉਸਦੇ ਮਾਪਿਆਂ ਨੇ ਉਸਦੀ ਜ਼ਿੰਮੇਵਾਰੀ ਨਹੀਂ ਲਈ। ਨਤੀਜੇ ਵਜੋਂ ਮਾਪੇ-ਅਧਿਆਪਕ ਮੀਟਿੰਗ ਬੇਕਾਰ ਹੀ ਖਤਮ ਹੋ ਗਈ।

 

Q.8. Describe the physical appearance of Hassan when he met his teachers after several years.

Ans. He was a man of thirty five fat with a bald head and not smartly dressed. 

Or

Ans. When Hassan met his teacher years later, he was about thirty-five years old. He looked plump, with a bald head . He was moderately dressed, holding a CD containing school software.

 ਜਦੋਂ ਹਸਨ ਸਾਲਾਂ ਬਾਅਦ ਆਪਣੇ ਅਧਿਆਪਕ ਨੂੰ ਮਿਲਿਆ, ਤਾਂ ਉਹ ਲਗਭਗ ਪੈਂਤੀ ਸਾਲਾਂ ਦਾ ਸੀ। ਉਹ ਮੋਟਾ-ਮੋਟਾ ਦਿਖਾਈ ਦੇ ਰਿਹਾ ਸੀ, ਸਿਰ ਗੰਜਾ ਸੀ। ਉਹ ਦਰਮਿਆਨੇ ਕੱਪੜੇ ਪਹਿਨੇ ਹੋਏ ਸਨ, ਸਕੂਲ ਸਾਫਟਵੇਅਰ ਵਾਲੀ ਸੀਡੀ ਫੜੀ ਹੋਈ ਸੀ।

Q.9. What had the narrator expected Hassan to become in his life?

Ans. Hassan has potential so, she hoped that he would do something great in life. Hassan was a bright student.

 

Or

Ans. Although he was irregular student in the college but narrator knew that he was an intelligent student. The narrator had expected Hassan, being intelligent and capable, to achieve a high position in the software industry like his classmates.

ਭਾਵੇਂ ਉਹ ਕਾਲਜ ਵਿੱਚ ਅਨਿਯਮਿਤ ਵਿਦਿਆਰਥੀ ਸੀ ਪਰ ਕਹਾਣੀਕਾਰ ਜਾਣਦਾ ਸੀ ਕਿ ਉਹ ਇੱਕ ਬੁੱਧੀਮਾਨ ਵਿਦਿਆਰਥੀ ਸੀ। ਕਹਾਣੀਕਾਰ ਨੂੰ ਉਮੀਦ ਸੀ ਕਿ ਹਸਨ, ਬੁੱਧੀਮਾਨ ਅਤੇ ਸਮਰੱਥ ਹੋਣ ਕਰਕੇ, ਆਪਣੇ ਸਹਿਪਾਠੀਆਂ ਵਾਂਗ ਸਾਫਟਵੇਅਰ ਉਦਯੋਗ ਵਿੱਚ ਉੱਚਾ ਸਥਾਨ ਪ੍ਰਾਪਤ ਕਰੇਗਾ।

Q.10. How did Hassan study, when he was in his college?

Ans. Hassan was a bright student . Hassan did not attend his classes regularly. Hassan would show up only during examinations.

Or

Ans. Hassan was a brilliant student. He did not attend his classes regularly. He would show up only during examinations.Hassan studied only before exams, guessed questions, skipped chapters, and passed with good marks, but without gaining real knowledge or consistent effort.

ਹਸਨ ਇੱਕ ਹੁਸ਼ਿਆਰ ਵਿਦਿਆਰਥੀ ਸੀ। ਉਹ ਆਪਣੀਆਂ ਕਲਾਸਾਂ ਵਿੱਚ ਨਿਯਮਿਤ ਤੌਰ 'ਤੇ ਨਹੀਂ ਜਾਂਦਾ ਸੀ। ਉਹ ਸਿਰਫ਼ ਪ੍ਰੀਖਿਆਵਾਂ ਦੌਰਾਨ ਹੀ ਆਉਂਦਾ ਸੀ। ਹਸਨ ਸਿਰਫ਼ ਪ੍ਰੀਖਿਆਵਾਂ ਤੋਂ ਪਹਿਲਾਂ ਹੀ ਪੜ੍ਹਦਾ ਸੀ, ਸਵਾਲਾਂ ਦਾ ਅੰਦਾਜ਼ਾ ਲਗਾਉਂਦਾ ਸੀ, ਅਧਿਆਇ ਛੱਡਦਾ ਸੀ, ਅਤੇ ਚੰਗੇ ਅੰਕਾਂ ਨਾਲ ਪਾਸ ਹੁੰਦਾ ਸੀ, ਪਰ ਅਸਲ ਗਿਆਨ ਜਾਂ ਨਿਰੰਤਰ ਕੋਸ਼ਿਸ਼ ਪ੍ਰਾਪਤ ਕੀਤੇ ਬਿਨਾਂ।

Q.11. According to Hassan, who were ‘nerds’?

Ans. Hard workers or stupid persons were ‘nerds’. And nerds were boring and stupid people.

 Or

Ans. According to Hassan, “nerds” were those hardworking, sincere students , boring and stupid students whom he once mocked, but who later became successful and even millionaires.

ਹਸਨ ਦੇ ਅਨੁਸਾਰ, "ਨਰਡ" ਉਹ ਮਿਹਨਤੀ, ਇਮਾਨਦਾਰ ਵਿਦਿਆਰਥੀ, ਬੋਰਿੰਗ ਅਤੇ ਮੂਰਖ ਵਿਦਿਆਰਥੀ ਸਨ ਜਿਨ੍ਹਾਂ ਦਾ ਉਹ ਕਦੇ ਮਜ਼ਾਕ ਉਡਾਉਂਦਾ ਸੀ, ਪਰ ਜੋ ਬਾਅਦ ਵਿੱਚ ਸਫਲ ਅਤੇ ਕਰੋੜਪਤੀ ਵੀ ਬਣ ਗਏ।

Q.12. Why did Hassan start living separately?

Ans. Hassan was not ready to change his habits so, his father told him to live separately. Hassan's father was fed up with his bad habits.

 

Or

Ans. Hassan started living separately because his father, fed up with his irresponsible behaviour and quarrels, asked him to move out and live on his own.Hassan was not ready to change his habits after joining job.

ਹਸਨ ਨੇ ਵੱਖਰਾ ਰਹਿਣਾ ਸ਼ੁਰੂ ਕਰ ਦਿੱਤਾ ਕਿਉਂਕਿ ਉਸਦੇ ਪਿਤਾ, ਉਸਦੇ ਗੈਰ-ਜ਼ਿੰਮੇਵਾਰ ਵਿਵਹਾਰ ਅਤੇ ਝਗੜਿਆਂ ਤੋਂ ਤੰਗ ਆ ਕੇ, ਉਸਨੂੰ ਬਾਹਰ ਜਾਣ ਅਤੇ ਆਪਣੇ ਦਮ 'ਤੇ ਰਹਿਣ ਲਈ ਕਿਹਾ ਸੀ। ਨੌਕਰੀ ਵਿੱਚ ਆਉਣ ਤੋਂ ਬਾਅਦ ਹਸਨ ਆਪਣੀਆਂ ਆਦਤਾਂ ਬਦਲਣ ਲਈ ਤਿਆਰ ਨਹੀਂ ਸੀ।

Q.13. What made Hassan feel optimistic left the narrator's office?

Ans. The narrator advised him that he had a potential to do something great in his life. The narrator's words do encouragement to Hassan.

 

 Or

Ans. The narrator’s kind encouragement and motivating words about self-improvement and willpower made Hassan feel hopeful and determined to try again in life.The narrator advised him that he had a potential to do something great in his life.

 

 ਕਥਾਵਾਚਕ ਦੇ ਦਿਆਲੂ ਉਤਸ਼ਾਹ ਅਤੇ ਸਵੈ-ਸੁਧਾਰ ਅਤੇ ਇੱਛਾ ਸ਼ਕਤੀ ਬਾਰੇ ਪ੍ਰੇਰਣਾਦਾਇਕ ਸ਼ਬਦਾਂ ਨੇ ਹਸਨ ਨੂੰ ਜ਼ਿੰਦਗੀ ਵਿੱਚ ਦੁਬਾਰਾ ਕੋਸ਼ਿਸ਼ ਕਰਨ ਲਈ ਆਸ਼ਾਵਾਦੀ ਅਤੇ ਦ੍ਰਿੜ ਮਹਿਸੂਸ ਕਰਵਾਇਆ। ਕਥਾਵਾਚਕ ਨੇ ਉਸਨੂੰ ਸਲਾਹ ਦਿੱਤੀ ਕਿ ਉਸ ਵਿੱਚ ਆਪਣੀ ਜ਼ਿੰਦਗੀ ਵਿੱਚ ਕੁਝ ਵਧੀਆ ਕਰਨ ਦੀ ਸਮਰੱਥਾ ਹੈ।

Long Question Answers

Character sketch:- Hassan

Ans:-  Hassan was a student of Master in Computer Applications at a Bangalore college. He was tall, handsome with a very good memory. He came to college irregularly. He was always short of attendance. He was not a serious student. He prepared some important questions and stood first in class. He was warned by his teachers and parents to be punctual and regular in college. According to him hard workers were nerds. After passing out he got a job at one or two places but sacked due to his irregularity. His father told him to live separately. He became a salesman of computer software. One day he met the narrator. She shocked to see him doing a small job. She advised him to give up his laziness, work hard in life. He promised to follow her advice.

ਹਸਨ ਬੰਗਲੌਰ ਦੇ ਇੱਕ ਕਾਲਜ ਵਿੱਚ ਕੰਪਿਊਟਰ ਐਪਲੀਕੇਸ਼ਨਾਂ ਵਿੱਚ ਮਾਸਟਰ ਦਾ ਵਿਦਿਆਰਥੀ ਸੀ। ਉਹ ਲੰਬਾ, ਸੁੰਦਰ ਅਤੇ ਬਹੁਤ ਚੰਗੀ ਯਾਦਦਾਸ਼ਤ ਵਾਲਾ ਸੀ। ਉਹ ਕਾਲਜ ਵਿੱਚ ਅਨਿਯਮਿਤ ਤੌਰ 'ਤੇ ਆਉਂਦਾ ਸੀ। ਉਸਦੀ ਹਾਜ਼ਰੀ ਹਮੇਸ਼ਾ ਘੱਟ ਰਹਿੰਦੀ ਸੀ। ਉਹ ਇੱਕ ਗੰਭੀਰ ਵਿਦਿਆਰਥੀ ਨਹੀਂ ਸੀ। ਉਹ ਕੁਝ ਮਹੱਤਵਪੂਰਨ ਸਵਾਲ ਤਿਆਰ ਕਰਦਾ ਸੀ ਅਤੇ ਕਲਾਸ ਵਿੱਚ ਪਹਿਲੇ ਸਥਾਨ 'ਤੇ ਰਹਿੰਦਾ ਸੀ। ਉਸਦੇ ਅਧਿਆਪਕਾਂ ਅਤੇ ਮਾਪਿਆਂ ਨੇ ਉਸਨੂੰ ਕਾਲਜ ਵਿੱਚ ਸਮੇਂ ਦੇ ਪਾਬੰਦ ਅਤੇ ਨਿਯਮਤ ਰਹਿਣ ਦੀ ਚੇਤਾਵਨੀ ਦਿੱਤੀ ਸੀ। ਉਸਦੇ ਅਨੁਸਾਰ ਮਿਹਨਤੀ ਬੇਵਕੂਫ਼ ਸਨ। ਪਾਸ ਆਊਟ ਹੋਣ ਤੋਂ ਬਾਅਦ ਉਸਨੂੰ ਇੱਕ ਜਾਂ ਦੋ ਥਾਵਾਂ 'ਤੇ ਨੌਕਰੀ ਮਿਲ ਗਈ ਪਰ ਉਸਦੀ ਅਨਿਯਮਿਤਤਾ ਕਾਰਨ ਉਸਨੂੰ ਨੌਕਰੀ ਤੋਂ ਕੱਢ ਦਿੱਤਾ ਗਿਆ। ਉਸਦੇ ਪਿਤਾ ਨੇ ਉਸਨੂੰ ਵੱਖਰੇ ਰਹਿਣ ਲਈ ਕਿਹਾ। ਉਹ ਕੰਪਿਊਟਰ ਸਾਫਟਵੇਅਰ ਦਾ ਸੇਲਜ਼ਮੈਨ ਬਣ ਗਿਆ। ਇੱਕ ਦਿਨ ਉਹ ਕਹਾਣੀਕਾਰ ਨੂੰ ਮਿਲਿਆ। ਉਸਨੂੰ ਇੱਕ ਛੋਟੀ ਜਿਹੀ ਨੌਕਰੀ ਕਰਦੇ ਦੇਖ ਕੇ ਉਹ ਹੈਰਾਨ ਰਹਿ ਗਈ। ਉਸਨੇ ਉਸਨੂੰ ਆਪਣੀ ਆਲਸ ਛੱਡਣ, ਜ਼ਿੰਦਗੀ ਵਿੱਚ ਸਖ਼ਤ ਮਿਹਨਤ ਕਰਨ ਦੀ ਸਲਾਹ ਦਿੱਤੀ। ਉਸਨੇ ਉਸਦੀ ਸਲਾਹ ਮੰਨਣ ਦਾ ਵਾਅਦਾ ਕੀਤਾ।

Theme of Chapter 

Ans 2 This chapter teaches us the importance of discipline in life. Hassan was a bright student. He got first division in the exams. But his life was not regular. He was in the habit of getting up late. This habit continued even after he got job. He was always late. So he lost job after job and his life became failure.

Or

Ans. The chapter involves the themes of discipline, regret, lost potential and the power of habits. The chapter demonstrates that academic excellence doesn’t guarantee success because it is not coupled with honesty and persistence. The chapter contends that talent only matters if it is also accompanied by effort and responsible behaviour. Sudha Murthy builds Hassan’s story to illustrate that ignoring life’s lessons, parents’ counsel, and the guidance of teachers will lead to missing opportunities. The chapter serves as a lesson to students, demonstrating that true value comes from discipline, respecting elders, and utilising time before it’s over.

ਅਧਿਆਇ ਵਿੱਚ ਅਨੁਸ਼ਾਸਨ, ਪਛਤਾਵਾ, ਗੁਆਚੀ ਸੰਭਾਵਨਾ ਅਤੇ ਆਦਤਾਂ ਦੀ ਸ਼ਕਤੀ ਦੇ ਵਿਸ਼ੇ ਸ਼ਾਮਲ ਹਨ। ਅਧਿਆਇ ਦਰਸਾਉਂਦਾ ਹੈ ਕਿ ਅਕਾਦਮਿਕ ਉੱਤਮਤਾ ਸਫਲਤਾ ਦੀ ਗਰੰਟੀ ਨਹੀਂ ਦਿੰਦੀ ਕਿਉਂਕਿ ਇਹ ਇਮਾਨਦਾਰੀ ਅਤੇ ਲਗਨ ਨਾਲ ਨਹੀਂ ਜੁੜੀ ਹੋਈ ਹੈ। ਅਧਿਆਇ ਦਲੀਲ ਦਿੰਦਾ ਹੈ ਕਿ ਪ੍ਰਤਿਭਾ ਸਿਰਫ਼ ਤਾਂ ਹੀ ਮਾਇਨੇ ਰੱਖਦੀ ਹੈ ਜੇਕਰ ਇਸਦੇ ਨਾਲ ਕੋਸ਼ਿਸ਼ ਅਤੇ ਜ਼ਿੰਮੇਵਾਰ ਵਿਵਹਾਰ ਵੀ ਹੋਵੇ। ਸੁਧਾ ਮੂਰਤੀ ਹਸਨ ਦੀ ਕਹਾਣੀ ਨੂੰ ਇਹ ਦਰਸਾਉਣ ਲਈ ਬਣਾਉਂਦੀ ਹੈ ਕਿ ਜ਼ਿੰਦਗੀ ਦੇ ਸਬਕਾਂ, ਮਾਪਿਆਂ ਦੀ ਸਲਾਹ ਅਤੇ ਅਧਿਆਪਕਾਂ ਦੇ ਮਾਰਗਦਰਸ਼ਨ ਨੂੰ ਨਜ਼ਰਅੰਦਾਜ਼ ਕਰਨ ਨਾਲ ਮੌਕੇ ਗੁਆਚ ਜਾਣਗੇ। ਇਹ ਅਧਿਆਇ ਵਿਦਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਇੱਕ ਸਬਕ ਵਜੋਂ ਕੰਮ ਕਰਦਾ ਹੈ, ਇਹ ਦਰਸਾਉਂਦਾ ਹੈ ਕਿ ਸੱਚਾ ਮੁੱਲ ਅਨੁਸ਼ਾਸਨ, ਬਜ਼ੁਰਗਾਂ ਦਾ ਸਤਿਕਾਰ ਕਰਨ ਅਤੇ ਸਮੇਂ ਦੀ ਸਮਾਪਤੀ ਤੋਂ ਪਹਿਲਾਂ ਵਰਤੋਂ ਕਰਨ ਤੋਂ ਆਉਂਦਾ ਹੈ।

Q.3 Character sketch of Sudha Murthy 

Ans:- The narrator was a teacher of Computer Applications at a college in Bangalore. She was a popular teacher. She was very kind hearted. She didn’t punish her students for shortage of attendance. She forgave Hassan for his irregularities. She was sympathetic also. In the end, she felt pity for Hassan who had failed in his life. She gave him good advice for success.

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 Ans. The narrator was a teacher of Computer Applications at a college in Bangalore. She was a popular teacher. She was very kind hearted. She didn’t punish her students for shortage of attendance.Sudha Murthy, the narrator, is a compassionate, wise, and observant teacher who deeply cares for her students. She believes in discipline but is also empathetic, often forgiving Hassan’s mistakes despite repeated excuses. Her concern for students goes beyond academics, as she tries to guide them morally and personally. She takes time to speak to Hassan’s parents, reflecting her dedication. Even years later, she remembers her students fondly and continues to hope for their success. Her ability to inspire change and her emphasis on values and character make her a role model as a teacher and mentor.

 ਕਹਾਣੀਕਾਰ ਬੰਗਲੌਰ ਦੇ ਇੱਕ ਕਾਲਜ ਵਿੱਚ ਕੰਪਿਊਟਰ ਐਪਲੀਕੇਸ਼ਨਾਂ ਦੀ ਅਧਿਆਪਕਾ ਸੀ। ਉਹ ਇੱਕ ਪ੍ਰਸਿੱਧ ਅਧਿਆਪਕਾ ਸੀ। ਉਹ ਬਹੁਤ ਦਿਆਲੂ ਦਿਲ ਵਾਲੀ ਸੀ। ਉਹ ਆਪਣੇ ਵਿਦਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਨੂੰ ਹਾਜ਼ਰੀ ਦੀ ਘਾਟ ਲਈ ਸਜ਼ਾ ਨਹੀਂ ਦਿੰਦੀ ਸੀ। ਕਹਾਣੀਕਾਰ ਸੁਧਾ ਮੂਰਤੀ ਇੱਕ ਹਮਦਰਦ, ਸਿਆਣੀ ਅਤੇ ਧਿਆਨ ਦੇਣ ਵਾਲੀ ਅਧਿਆਪਕਾ ਹੈ ਜੋ ਆਪਣੇ ਵਿਦਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਦੀ ਬਹੁਤ ਪਰਵਾਹ ਕਰਦੀ ਹੈ। ਉਹ ਅਨੁਸ਼ਾਸਨ ਵਿੱਚ ਵਿਸ਼ਵਾਸ ਰੱਖਦੀ ਹੈ ਪਰ ਹਮਦਰਦ ਵੀ ਹੈ, ਅਕਸਰ ਵਾਰ-ਵਾਰ ਬਹਾਨੇ ਬਣਾਉਣ ਦੇ ਬਾਵਜੂਦ ਹਸਨ ਦੀਆਂ ਗਲਤੀਆਂ ਨੂੰ ਮਾਫ਼ ਕਰ ਦਿੰਦੀ ਹੈ। ਵਿਦਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਸਦੀ ਚਿੰਤਾ ਅਕਾਦਮਿਕਤਾ ਤੋਂ ਪਰੇ ਹੈ, ਕਿਉਂਕਿ ਉਹ ਉਨ੍ਹਾਂ ਨੂੰ ਨੈਤਿਕ ਅਤੇ ਨਿੱਜੀ ਤੌਰ 'ਤੇ ਮਾਰਗਦਰਸ਼ਨ ਕਰਨ ਦੀ ਕੋਸ਼ਿਸ਼ ਕਰਦੀ ਹੈ। ਉਹ ਹਸਨ ਦੇ ਮਾਪਿਆਂ ਨਾਲ ਗੱਲ ਕਰਨ ਲਈ ਸਮਾਂ ਕੱਢਦੀ ਹੈ, ਜੋ ਉਸਦੇ ਸਮਰਪਣ ਨੂੰ ਦਰਸਾਉਂਦੀ ਹੈ। ਸਾਲਾਂ ਬਾਅਦ ਵੀ, ਉਹ ਆਪਣੇ ਵਿਦਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਨੂੰ ਪਿਆਰ ਨਾਲ ਯਾਦ ਕਰਦੀ ਹੈ ਅਤੇ ਉਨ੍ਹਾਂ ਦੀ ਸਫਲਤਾ ਦੀ ਉਮੀਦ ਕਰਦੀ ਰਹਿੰਦੀ ਹੈ। ਤਬਦੀਲੀ ਨੂੰ ਪ੍ਰੇਰਿਤ ਕਰਨ ਦੀ ਉਸਦੀ ਯੋਗਤਾ ਅਤੇ ਕਦਰਾਂ-ਕੀਮਤਾਂ ਅਤੇ ਚਰਿੱਤਰ 'ਤੇ ਉਸਦਾ ਜ਼ੋਰ ਉਸਨੂੰ ਇੱਕ ਅਧਿਆਪਕ ਅਤੇ ਸਲਾਹਕਾਰ ਵਜੋਂ ਇੱਕ ਰੋਲ ਮਾਡਲ ਬਣਾਉਂਦਾ ਹੈ।

 4. How would Hassan apologise for his absence in the class?

Ans. Whenever there was a gap in Hassan’s attendance, the narrator would always find Hassan standing in front of them and pleading with him very sincerely. He would say, “Excuse me. From next semester onwards, I will take your class for sure.” Hassan would bring up some of the moral lessons we discussed in class, such as “To err is human, to forgive is divine,” to make the narrator soften. Hassan’s apologies were very humble and convincing; it was difficult for the narrator to stay angry. Although he made promises and pledges, he resided in that same cycle of absenteeism followed by emotional apologies.

Q5 Why did parent- teacher meeting end fruitlessly?

Ans. The parent-teacher meeting end fruitlessly because his parents did not take the responsibility of Hassan’s behavior. They started blaming each other for Hassan’s absence from college.

 

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Ans. The narrator, worried about the lack of discipline in Hassan’s case, invited Hassan’s parents. She informed them of Hassan’s intelligence but lack of seriousness and regularity, possibly affecting his future. Hassan’s father, a busy man, shrugged at the reminder, thinking, perhaps, life would teach him. On the other hand, Hassan’s mother was very emotional and heartbroken, saying she was to blame for not guiding him. Then, the two parents started blaming each other, and the outcome of the appointment was futile, as many parents do not see how their children’s behaviours are the result of their parenting style.

 

Character Sketch-Hassan

Hassan is the main character of Hassan’s attendance problem. He was an MCA student in Bangalore. He was tall handsome and had good memory. He was from rich family. He was the only son of his parents.

He did not attend his classes regularly. So he was always short of attendance. He learnt only important questions during exams. He got good marks in exams. He called his hard working friends nerds.

 

Hassan did not value his time. He spent his maximum time on phone and music. He slept at 6 am. It became his habit. Therefore he could not get a good job. He became a salesman of software CD’s. His teacher was sad for him. She suggested him to start his life with new hopes.

 

Q-1 Write a brief character sketch of Hassan in about 100 - 120 words.

Ans- (1) Hassan is the main character of the lesson "Hassan's attendance problem" and this lesson is written by Sudha Murthy. This story is about Hassan.

(2) He was a student of Masters Course in Computer Application at a Bangalore College.

(3) He was a tall handsome and bright student.

But he was not regular in his studies. He was always short of attendance.

(4) He was not a serious student. He prepared some important questions and stood first in his class. He attended college during tests or exam days.

(5) He was the only son of his parents. He belonged to a rich family.

(6) Hassan did not value time. 

He would spent all night listening music and chatting with friends. He slept at 6 in the morning.

(7) His class- fellows got good jobs after passing Out. They become famous and rich. But Hassan did not get a good job. He become a salesman of Computer Software.

(8) After several years, he met the narrator at that

time he was 35 years old, plump and bald - headed.

(9) So, This chapter teaches us the importance of discipline in life. We should be regular in study. We should not waste time on phone, and we should be punctual of time. Thus, we get a good job and become successful in life.

 

 II. VOCABULARY PRACTICE

1. Give one word for the following, selecting words from the list given in the box:

nerd ,lazy, affluent ,moderate,

ordinary ,arrogant ,famous 

1. One who is lethargic.

2. One who is born with a silver spoon in the mouth.

3. One who is proud and haughty.

4. One who is well-known.

5. One who is run-of-the-mill type; average.

6. One who is sensible and restrained.

7. One who is a bore.

Answers:

1. One who is lethargic. — lazy

2. One who is born with a silver spoon in the mouth. — affluent

3. One who is proud and haughty. — arrogant

4. One who is well-known. — famous

5. One who is run-of-the-mill type; average. — ordinary

6. One who is sensible and restrained. — moderate

7. One who is a bore. — nerd

III. GRAMMAR EXERCISES

1. Change the Voice:

1. I like my teacher.

Ans. My teacher is liked by me.

2. Do manners reveal character?

Ans. Is character revealed by manners?

3. Columbus discovered America.

Ans. America was discovered by Columbus.

4. This man has cut down the trees.

Ans. The trees have been cut down by this man.

5. Hari did not open the door.

Ans. The door was not opened by Hari.

6. I will win him over.

Ans. He will be won over by me.

7. The old man takes the snuff.

Ans. The snuff is taken by the old man.

8. A cruel boy killed the bird.

Ans. The bird was killed by a cruel boy.

9. I had never seen a zoo before.

Ans A zoo had never been seen by me before.

10. Will she have written a letter?

Ans. Will a letter have been written by her?

2. Fill in the blanks with suitable Determiners:

1. How…………(much/many) money do you want?

2. All…..(an, the) books are lying at sixes and sevens.

3. He lost………….the few, a few) friends he had.

4. There………….(little, the little) milk in the jug.

5. I have………(much, many) work to do.

6. ………..(Several, Much) people paid homage to the departed leader.

7. ……..(These/ That) grapes are sweet and juicy.

8. He related……….(the, an) interesting story.

9. Kanta is…………, the) taller of them both.

10. Both…… (his, him) sons are very intelligent.

Answers:

1. How much money do you want?

2. All the books are lying at sixes and sevens.

3. He lost the few friends he had.

4. There is little milk in the jug.

5. I have a lot of work to do.

6. Several people paid homage to the departed leader.

7. These grapes are sweet and juicy.

8. He related an interesting story.

9. Kanta is the taller of them both.

10. Both his sons are very intelligent.

3. Do as Directed

1. It is never too late to mend. (Remove too)

Ans. It is never so late that it cannot be mended.

2. I am as strong as he. (Change the degree of comparison)

Ans. He is not stronger than I am.

3. She could not prove her innocence. (Transform into a Complex sentence)

Ans. She failed to prove that she was innocent.

4. I sold my lame horse. (Transform into a Complex sentence)

Ans. I sold the horse which was lame.

5. He was victimized by the travel agents. (Use the Noun form of the italicized word)

Ans. He was the victim of the travel agents.

6. i. I know this.

ii. English is easy to learn. (combine)

Ans. I know that English is easy to learn.

7. Can a day be turned into night? (Change into the Negative form)

Ans. A day cannot be turned into night.

Points to Remember

 

1) The narrator of the chapter is Sudha Murthy.

2) She taught Computer Application at a college in Bangalore.

3) One of her students was Hassan.

4) He was a tall and handsome boy with good memory.

5) But he was irregular in attending his classes.

6) He attended college mostly during class tests or exams.

7) His parents were called to college.

8) Both his parents did not take his responsibility.

9) The meeting ended fruitlessly.

10) According to Hassan, hard workers were ‘nerds’.

11) After many years he met the narrator.

12) He was 35 years old and plump with a bald head.

13) He had a CD in his hand.

14) He was doing a small job of selling high school software.

15) The narrator advised him to be positive and start life with a new hope.

Prepared by :- Daya Krishan 

PM Shri Government Kenya Senior secondary school khanauri Girls