Read the extract and answer the following questions.

Extract:

Gandhi told Shukla he had an appointment in Cawnpore and was also committed to go to other parts of India. Shukla accompanied him everywhere. Then Gandhi returned to his ashram near Ahmedabad. Shukla followed him to the ashram. For weeks he never left Gandhi’s side. “Fix a date,” he begged.

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Question (i)

What can be inferred from the fact that Gandhi had an appointment in Cawnpore and was also committed to go to other parts of India?

  1. He was a busy and important person
  2. He was a restless and adventurous person
  3. He was a curious and inquisitive person
  4. He was a careless and irresponsible person

Answer:

Answer as written by the student:

(a) He was a busy and important person

Step-by-step explanation: 

  • To answer this question, we need to make a logical deduction based on the information given in the extract. 
  • The fact that Gandhi had an appointment in Cawnpore and was also committed to go to other parts of India suggests that he had many responsibilities and obligations as a leader and a reformer. 
  • Therefore, the correct option is A. He was a busy and important person.😊

Question (ii)

 Why did Shukla follow Gandhi to his ashram near Ahmedabad?

  1. He wanted to learn from Gandhi
  2. He wanted to fix a date for Gandhi's visit to Champaran
  3. He wanted to stay with Gandhi
  4. He wanted to protect Gandhi

Answer:

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