Question

Attempt the extracts given below and answer the questions that follow:

They thought he would demand repayment in full of the money which they had illegally and deceitfully extorted from the sharecroppers. He asked only 50 percent. "There he seemed adamant", writes Reverend J.Z. Hodge, a British missionary in Champaran, who observed the entire episode at close range. "Thinking probably that he would not give way, the representatives of the planters offered to refund to the extent of 25 percent, and to his amazement Mr. Gandhi took him at his words thus breaking the deadlock."

1. Choose the correct option:
   "Then he seemed adamant," reflects Gandhi's trait of being ______.
   1. arrogant
   2. uncompromising
   3. argumentative
   4. courageous
2. ______ deceitfully extorted from the sharecroppers. The status of sharecroppers as inferred from the above line is.
   1. law abiding citizens
   2. followers of Gandhi
   3. victims of exploitation
   4. contract labourers
3. Complete the following sentence:
   Gandhi surprised them by ______.
4. The inference that can be drawn from the line "Mr. Gandhi took him at his word" is ______.
5. 'Deadlock in the last line means ______.
6. What do we infer about the attitude of planters towards sharecroppers?

Answer 1

1. "Then he seemed adamant," reflects Gandhi's trait of being uncompromising.
   Explanation:
   Gandhi's characteristic of being unyielding, firm, and stubborn in his attitude throughout the negotiation, displaying his dedication to ideals, is suggested by the statement "Then he seemed adamant."
2. victims of exploitation deceitfully extorted from the sharecroppers. The status of sharecroppers as inferred from the above line is.
3. Gandhi surprised them by accepting only 25 percent, breaking the deadlock and demonstrating unexpected flexibility during the negotiation.
4. The inference that can be drawn from the line "Mr. Gandhi took him at his word" is Gandhi accepted the offer made by the representatives of the planters without further negotiation.
5. 'Deadlock in the last line means a situation where no progress can be made or agreement reached because of opposing views or statemate.
6. The attitude of planters towards sharecroppers appears exploitative or unfair, as indicated by the phrase "illegally and deceitfully extorted" from the sharecroppers.