CLASS-10TH
THE RULE OF THE ROAD
(A.G. Gardiner)
QUESTIONS ANSWERS
Q 1. Why was the stout lady walking down the middle of a road ?
Ans.: She thought she had liberty to walk wherever she liked. She said now they had got liberty.
Q 2. How was the stout lady mistaken about liberty ?
Ans.: She failed to understand that if every man were free to do what he liked,there would be no freedom at all. There would be chaos everywhere.
Q 3. What does the policeman at Picadilly Circus symbolize ?
Ans.: He symbolizes the true meaning of liberty. He puts a little check on personal liberty so that there is social liberty.
Q 4. Can we do whatever we feel like doing?
Ans.: Liberty is not a personal affair. It is a social contract. So we can’t be free to do whatever we like to do.
Q 5. What was the writer reading during the journey ?
Ans.: He was reading a Blue-book.
Q 6. Why did the writer need a reasonable silence in the compartment ?
Ans.: The writer was not reading the book for pleasure. He was reading it for a serious purpose. That was why he needed a reasonable silence.
Q 7. Who disturbed the author on the train ?
Ans.: Two passengers boarded the train. One of them kept talking loudly. The author couldn’t concentrate on the book he wanted to read.
Q 8. What was the intruding passenger talking of ?
Ans.: He was not talking of any particular thing. He was talking of any and every subject under the sun.
Q 9. What is the basis of social contract ?
Ans.: A reasonable consideration for the rights of others is the basis of social contract.
Q 10. We should be a judicious mixture of both.What does the writer mean by this statement ?
Ans.: There can neither be complete social liberty nor complete individual liberty. There must be a judicious mixture of both.
Long Ans. Type Questions/ Answers
Q 1. What is the theme of the essay, ‘The Rule of the Road ? Explain.
Ans.: Liberty is not a personal affair. It is a social contract. Our personal liberty must not become a cause of nuisance for others. It is good to have personal liberty, but we must have reasonable consideration for the rights of others. Only then we can sweeten the journey of life.
Q 2. Describe, in your own words, how the writer was disturbed during his train journey.
Ans.: During his train journey, the writer wanted to do some serious reading. But two men boarded the train and sat next to him. One of them started talking loudly. He kept talking irrelevantly all the time. He made it impossible for the writer to continue with his reading.
Q 3.‘Liberty is not a personal affair only, but a social contract.’ Explain.
Ans.: Liberty is not a personal affair; it is a social contract. Unrestrained personal liberty can lead to chaos only. Our personal liberty should not intrude into the liberty of others. It should not become a nuisance for others. In order to sweeten the journey of life, we should have a reasonable regard for the liberty of others.
Vocabulary and Grammar
Q 1. Match the phrases in Column A with their meanings in Column B :
Ans.:
A | B |
A pointed out | showed, explained |
of course | without doubt |
to have a fancy for | to have a liking for |
to be indifferent to | to ignore |
to occur | to come to mind |
to look after | to take care of |
to fly into passion | to go mad |
to rush out | to come out quickly |
to reflect on | to think about |
Q 2. Add the correct suffixes to the words given in the brackets and fill in the blanks, choosing words from the list given below :
Ans.:
1. We must work hard for our freedom.
2. The difference between madness and wisdom is measured by success.
3. Human journey from childhood to manhood is full of surprises.
4. Truthfulness is essential for sweetness in life.
5. Parenthood is an art.
6. Happiness is an intrinsic quality.
Q 3. Fill in the blanks with suitable words from amongst those given in the box :
Ans.:
There once lived in Athens a very wise man called Diogenes. He was an eccentric fellow. To show people how he despised wealth and luxury, he lived in an old tub. One day he came to the marketplace with a lighted lantern in broad daylight. He looked at the face of everyone he met with his lantern. People followed him wondering as to what he was searching for. But he did not answer. their questions. At last he blew out his lantern and went into his tub. When people pressed him for an Ans., he replied, “I was looking for an honest man; but there is not a single such man in all Athens.
Q 4. Punctuate the following sentences :
Ans.:
(a) “But why? Isn’t it absurd ?” I persisted. “I can buy as many things as I like,” he replied.
(b) John said, “I am in a hurry and can’t spare time.”
(c) Phatik was furious. He cried, “If you don’t get down this minute, I’ll thrash you.”
(d) “What an easy paper !” said Ashok. “Was it set by a kind examiner ?”
(e) On Tuesday, the Prime Minister of Afghanistan would reach India.
Q 5. Rearrange the following words and phrases to form meaningful sentences :
Ans.:
(a) Cricket is a game of glorious uncertainties.
(b) Mumbai is a very large city.
(c) Jupiter, the largest planet in the solar system, has thirty-nine satellites.
(d) The equator is an imaginary line that divides the earth into two equal halves.
Q 6. Fill in the blanks with correct form of the verbs given in brackets :
Ans.:
(a) Sitar maestro Pandit Ravi Shankar has been nominated for this year’s Grammy Award for his album, ‘Full Circle’.
(b) This is the fourth time he has been nominated for the music world’s top award.
(c) Shankar has already won two Grammy Awards.
(d) ‘Full Circle’, which was recorded in October 2000, features Shankar’s rendering of the night raga Kaushi Kanhara.
Objective Type Questions
Q 1. What is liberty ?
(i) A personal affair.
(ii) A social contract.
(iii) Both of these.
(iv) None of these.
Ans.:
(ii) A social contract.
Q 2. What was the author reading during the journey ?
Ans.: He was reading a Blue-book
Q 3. We should interfere in the liberty of others. (True/False)
Ans.: False
Q 4. The stout old lady was walking in the middle of the
(i) road
(ii) pavement
(iii) railway track
(iv) none of these.
Ans.: (i) road
Q 5. The policeman at Picadilly Circus is the symbol of ……..
(i) liberty
(ii) tyranny
(iii) anarchy
(iv) none of these.
Ans.: (i) liberty
Q 6. A reasonable consideration for the …………. of others is the foundation of social conduct.
(i) duties
(ii) friends
(iii) rights
(iv) relatives.
Ans.: (iii) rights
Ans. each of the following in one word / phrase / sentence :
Q 1. Name the author of the chapter.
Ans.: A.G. Gardiner.
Q 2. What is the author’s purpose in writing this essay ?
Ans.: To tell us how we should behave while using the roads.
Q 3. What was the undesirable thing the lady was doing in Petrograd ?
Ans.: She was causing confusion all around.
Q 4. What did the lady wrongly think ?
Ans.: She thought she was free to do anything she liked.
Q 5. Is a policeman controlling the traffic a symbol of tyranny ?
Ans.: No, he is truly a symbol of liberty.
Q 6. How can we enjoy a good social order ?
Ans.: By allowing our liberty to be curtailed a bit.
Q 7. Can I be allowed to do whatever I feel like ?
Ans.: No, I can do nothing that affects other people’s liberty.
Q 8. Why was the author feeling uncomfortable in the train ?
Ans.: Because his co-passengers went on chatting very loudly.
Q 9. Can we be complete anarchists or completely socialists ?
Ans.: No, we can and must try to be a judicious mixture of both.
Q 10. Can I choose to make my son a pickpocket ?
Ans.: No, such an unsocial act is not allowed in a civilized society.
Complete the following:
1. The lady in Petrograd had no respect for …………
2. The excessive individual liberty is liable to become a social
3. The policeman at the Picadilly circus is a symbol of …………………. not of tyranny.
4. In my own matters, I can be as ………………… as I like.
5. We are more conscious of ………………… than of our own.
6. Good social conduct implies a ……………. consideration for the rights of others.
Ans.:
1. rule of the road
2. anarchy
3. liberty
4. free
5. the faults of others
6. reasonable.
Write True or False against each statement :
1. The lady in the story was walking in London. (False)
2. Picadilly Circus is in Petrograd. (False)
3. Our liberty should not cause inconvenience to others. (True)
4. The two men in the railway carriage were aware of the rule of the road. (False)
5. The author wanted to read a novel in the train. (False)
6. A civilized person always has a consideration for the rights of others. (True)
7. Liberty is merely a personal affair, not a social contract. (False)
Choose the correct option for each of the following :
Q 1. The lady in the story was walking in the middle of ……….
(a) a street
(b) a thoroughfare
(c) the pavement
(d) a crowded platform.
Ans.:
(a) a street
Q 2. The policeman at the Picadilly circus was …….
(a) an arrogant person
(b) talking loudly
(c) disrespectful to the ladies
(d) a symbol of liberty.
Ans.: (d) a symbol of liberty.
Q 3. We have to sacrifice a bit of …………. in a civilized society.
(a) our personal liberty
(b) other people’s liberty
(c) truthfulness
(d) none of these three.
Ans.: (a) our personal liberty
Q 4. In my personal matters, I am ………..
(a) bound by religion
(b) free to do what I like
(c) to be honest
(d) I am not free
Ans.: (b) free to do what I like
Q 5. “The rule of the road
(a) is an indicator of our civility
(b) can be flouted
(c) has least importance
(d) is just an essay.
Ans.: (a) is an indicator of our civility
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