Chapter
2
THERE’S
A GIRL BY THE TRACKS!
Karnataka
Class 10 English Solutions Prose
a) Small story b)
a terrible accident
c) people of Mumbai d) Metropolis
Ans: b) a terrible accident
2) “There’s a Girl by the Tracks !” is the extract
written by
a) Devenkanal b)
Shakespeare
c) William Shakespeare d)
Bernard Howe
Ans: a) Devenkanal
3) The accident took place at
a) Bangalore b)
Delhi
c) Mumbai d)
Kolkatta
Ans: c) Mumbai
4) The accident happened on
a) Road b)
riverside
c) footpath d)
On the railway track
Ans: d) On the railway track
5) Roma was wearing
a) black salwar-kameez b)
frock
c) pant & shirt d)
chudidar
Ans: a) black salwar-kameez
6) Roma was working as a
a) teacher b)
call centre executive (CCE)
c) assistant d)
clerk
Ans: b) call centre executive (CCE)
7) Roma was helped by
a) her friend b)
her colleague
c)Baleshwar d)
Co-passenger.
Ans: c)Baleshwar
8) The accident had taken place on
a) December 10, 2010 b)
December 20, 2011
c) December 25, 2012 d)
December 21, 2010
Ans: a) December 10, 2010
9) Baleshwar Mishra was
a) an unemployed b)
doctor
e) co-worker d)
graduate
Ans: a) an unemployed
10) Roma’s brother was
a) Baleshwar b)
Dinesh
c) Truck driver d)
Vijay
Ans: b) Dinesh
11) Roma’s fiance was
a) Dinesh b)
Agarwal
c) Vijay d)
Baleshwar
Ans: c) Vijay
12) The cop suggested to take her to
a) nearby hospital b)
Airoli
c) Mumbai d)
Mirzapur
Ans: b) Airoli
13) The person who volunteered to help was
a) Motorist b)
Doctor
c) Cop d)
Tempo Truck driver
Ans: d) Tempo Truck driver
14) The tempo truck driver spoke
a) Hindi b)
English
c) Gujarati d)Marati
Ans: c) Gujarati
15) Airoli was atleast ____ kilometers away from there
a) 15 b)
10
c) 20 d)
25
Ans: b) 10
16) The cop means
a) helper b)
police
c) pedestrian d)
caretaker
Ans: b) police
17) ICU means
a) Indian council unit b)
Intensive care unit
c) Inside call unit d)
Interior course unit
Ans: b) Intensive care unit
18) Dinesh Talreja’s retail outlet is in
a) Mumbai b)
Thane
c) Ulhasnagar d)
Bardoli
Ans: c) Ulhasnagar
19) The doctor who treated Roma was
a) Duty physician b)
Dr. Vijay
c) Dr. Dinesh d)
Dr. Anil Agarwal
Ans: d) Dr. Anil Agarwal
20) Baleshwar had revisited the spot because
a) to investigate b)
looking for her belongings
c) to get assurance d)
to meet someone
Ans: b) looking for her belongings
21) The person who assured Baleshwar that some of Roma’s
belongings had been found.
a) Ticket collector b)
Pedestrian
c) A railway employee d)
Doctor
Ans: c) A railway employee
ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS IN A WORD OR A SENTENCE
EACH:
1) Which is the metropolis being referred to?
Ans: Mumbai.
2) How old was Roma Talreja?
Ans: Twenty-one.
3) How old was Baleshwar Mishra?
Ans: Twenty years old.
4) Where did Roma Talreja work?
Ans: Roma Talreja worked at a call centre.
5) Where was Baleshwar Mishra from?
Ans: Baleshwar Mishra was from Mirzapur in
Uttar Pradesh.
6) Who helped Baleshwar take Roma to the hospital?
Ans: A tempo-truck driver who spoke Gujarati.
7) Why did Baleshwar not take the girl to Airoli?
Ans: Baleshwar
decided against taking the girl to Airoli since it was at least ten kilometers
away. Instead, he opted for a hospital that was much closer.
8) Where was Dinesh employed?
Ans: Dinesh was in a marketing job at a
retail outlet in Ulhasnagar.
9) Who was the Medical Director of Divine
Multi-speciality and Research Centre?
Ans: Dr. Anil Agarwal.
10) Why was Roma astonished?
Ans: Roma was astonished because a complete
stranger had risked his life to save her.
11) “It’s a regular scene”. What was regular
about the scene? (Para -1)
Ans: In a densely
populated metropolis like Mumbai, the number of daily commuters is high. During
the evenings, people are in a hurry to get home and rush to board the trains.
Missing a specific train means trouble and delays in reaching home. This is a
common occurrence for these individuals, and no one has time to think about
others.
12) “Roma Talrej a
tried to settle into a corner near the door in the train”, was she right in
doing this? What would you have done, if you were there?
Ans: It's always
wise to avoid standing near the door. If I were in her situation, my first
priority would be to move further into the compartment, away from the door.
However, this is easier said than done. The trains are so crowded that moving
is almost impossible, often exposing us to significant danger.
13) “There’s a girl by the tracks”, the voices
cried out.
Ans: The voices
came from passengers standing at the door of the train approaching from the
opposite direction.
14) The dictionary
says ‘callous’ means ‘unconcerned’. In this situation, who do you think was
‘callous’ towards the accident?
Ans: The people who
witnessed the scene where Roma was lying on the tracks did not offer to help
her, despite having seen what happened. They were viewed as indifferent to the
accident.
15) ‘Baleshwar
rushed to help the girl”. His movement has been described with verbs like
‘shoved’. Identify two more such verbs/ verbal phrases in paragraph (5).
Ans: The two more verbal phrases are
1) Jumped off and 2) landed on
16) Where did
Baleshwar find Roma at last?
Ans: Eventually,
Baleshwar found Roma lying beside the tracks, located between two stations that
were about five kilometers apart.
17) “Behenji, aap teek hai ?” But there was no response
and no help in sight. Why was it so? Read paragraph 6 and answer.
Ans: Roma had fallen by the railway track while commuting
on an electric train. Baleshwar had also jumped off a still-moving train after
pulling the emergency chain. Both trains continued on their way, carrying the
rest of the passengers as if nothing had happened. Since this incident occurred
on the tracks between two stations, five kilometers apart in Thane district,
there were no people around and no help in sight. Roma couldn’t answer any
questions, as she had blacked out from a head injury sustained in the fall.
18) Who volunteered to help Baleshwar?
Ans: The middle-aged tempo-truck driver who
spoke Gujarati volunteered to help Baleshwar.
19 “Roma stirred and her eyes fluttered open”. What could
have made her react so?
Ans: Roma was
placed in the back of the tempo truck with Baleshwar, lying on the seat. As the
vehicle moved unsteadily, it caused her to stir, and her eyes fluttered open.
20) “Oh, I couldn’t
thank him”, Balesh-war thought. Who do you think he couldn’t thank ?
Ans: Baleshwar didn’t get the chance
to thank the tempo truck driver, as he was preoccupied with getting Roma
admitted to the hospital and speaking with Dr. Anil Agarwal.
21) Why did Baleshwar revisit the spot where Roma had
fallen?
Ans: Baleshwar
returned to the spot to look for Roma’s belongings. Dinesh informed him that
her mobile phone and handbag were missing.
22) Baleshwar got some assurance from a railway employee.
Ans: While
searching for Roma's belongings at the spot where she had fallen, a railway
employee assured Baleshwar that her items had already been found.
23) Roma said, “I think it’s astonishing”. What was
astonishing?
Ans: The way Roma
had been rescued was astonishing. She found it incredible that a stranger would
risk his own life by jumping off a train to help her, especially since she was
a stranger to him as well.
Answer the following questions in 2-3 sentences each:
1) What happened to Baleshwar as he jumped off the
still-moving train?
Ans: When Baleshwar
jumped off the moving train, he fell and injured his ankle. The impact was so
strong that part of the sole of his rubber slipper was torn off. Despite a
sharp pain in his ankle, there was no severe damage. Baleshwar chose to ignore
his own pain and focused on searching for the fallen girl.
2) What does the phrase ‘treading water’ mean? Who is
said to be treading water? Why?
Ans: The phrase
"treading water" is an idiom that describes someone who is making no
progress despite their efforts. In this context, Baleshwar is said to be treading
water because his job search had been unproductive.
3) Why did
Baleshwar want to thank the truck driver?
Ans: As Baleshwar stood on the roadside,
cradling the injured girl in his arms, he was met with indifference from
passersby. Despite his pleas for assistance, no one offered to help him get her
to the hospital. Just when he was about to lose hope, a tempo-truck pulled
over. The driver, a middle-aged man speaking Gujarati, stepped out and helped
Baleshwar take the girl to the hospital. Before Baleshwar could express his
gratitude, the man had already vanished, quietly completing his act of
kindness.
4) What did
Baleshwar Mishra do as soon as he saw the girl lying by the tracks?
Ans: When Baleshwar spotted the girl by the
tracks, he instinctively pulled the train's red emergency chain. As the train
began to slow, he called out to the other passengers, urging them to help him
assist the girl. Despite his pleas, no one responded. Undeterred, Baleshwar
courageously leaped from the still-moving train and sprinted towards the girl
to provide aid.
5) How did the
doctors at Divine Multi-Specialty Hospital treat Roma?
Ans: The Medical Director of the hospital,
upon assessing the severity of Roma's injuries, swiftly admitted her to the
ICU, bypassing all paperwork. X-rays revealed the necessity for surgery. The
medical team provided exceptional care, and Roma recovered quickly.
6) After Roma’s
recovery, what did she say about Baleshwar?
Ans: Roma was astonished to learn about the
extraordinary way she had been rescued. She marveled at the bravery of a
stranger who leaped off a moving train and risked his life for her. She
shuddered to think what might have happened if Baleshwar hadn't been there. The
magnitude of his selfless act left her feeling indebted, believing she could
never fully repay him for his heroism.
THINK ABOUT THE TEXT
1) Some incidents relating to Roma Talreja are given
below. Put them in the right order.
a. Roma lost her foothold.
b. The train hurtled ahead.
c. Roma was thrown out of the coach
d. Roma was jumped, between two women.
e. Roma panicked.
Ans :
b. The train hurtled ahead.
d. Roma was jumped, between two women.
a. Roma lost her foothold.
e. Roma panicked.
c. Roma was thrown out of the coach
2) Baleshwar jumped into action to save the girl. His
actions in doing so are given in a jumbled manner. Set them in the right
sequence, as in the text.
a. Baleshwar crossed the track
b. He carried the girl.
c. He saw the girl bleeding
d. He requested motorists to help him
e. He prayed silently.
Ans:
c. He saw the girl bleeding
e. He prayed silently.
b. He carried the girl.
a. Baleshwar crossed the track
d. He requested motorists to help him
3) Write briefly
about the personal details such as qualification and profession of Roma Talreja
and Baleshwar Mishra after discussion with your classmates.
Ans: Roma Talreja, a 21-year-old B.Com.
Graduate from Pune, has been working as a call center executive for the past
two years. She loves her job, enjoying the interactions with customers and the
opportunity to make new friends, which keeps her happy and energized. On the
other hand, Baleshwar Mishra, also 21, is a tall and thin young man from
Mirzapur, UP. A high school dropout, Baleshwar recently moved to Mumbai, where
he lives with his two elder brothers. Despite his diligent efforts to find a
job, he remains unemployed, facing continual setbacks in his job search.
4) “Take the girl
to Airoli”, suggested the cop. But Baleshwar disagreed. Why did he do so?
Ans: Airoli was at least 10 kilometers away, and
Baleshwar was aware of a smaller hospital that was much closer. Considering that
Roma was bleeding and unconscious, Baleshwar recognized the urgency of the
situation, knowing that every minute was critical. Consequently, he disagreed
with the suggestion provided by the cop.
5) Some incidents mentioned in paragraph 12 are given in a
jumbled order below. Arrange them sequentially,
a. The on-duty physician advised Baleshwar to take Roma to a nearby hospital.
b. Baleshwar and Roma Telreja arrived at a small hospital.
c. The nurses in the hospital helped Baleshwar to take the young woman in.
d. The hospital lacked the facility and personnel to treat Roma.
Ans: b. Baleshwar and Roma Telreja arrived at
a small hospital.
c. The nurses in the hospital helped Baleshwar to take the young woman in.
d. The hospital lacked the facility and personnel to treat Roma.
a. The on-duty physician advised Baleshwar to take Roma to a nearby hospital.
6) Was Baleshwar
right in asking Roma her name while she lay in a critical condition? Justify
your answer.
Ans: Yes, Baleshwar needed to identify her to inform her
loved ones. Despite his best efforts, there were decisions that only her family
could make. Therefore, it was crucial for Baleshwar to get Roma to talk and
provide the necessary information.
7) “Baleshwar had a
good memory”. Do you agree with this? Give examples to support your view.
Ans: Yes, When Baleshwar asked Roma whom he should contact; she mentioned her brother Dinesh and provided his phone number. With no time to write it down, Baleshwar committed the number to memory and promptly called him. This incident highlighted Baleshwar's sharp memory and quick thinking in a critical situation.
8) The doctor at
the Divine Multi-Speciality hospital admitted Roma without any formalities.
What made him do so?
Ans: Upon seeing Roma's head injury,
the doctor immediately recognized the need for urgent attention. Though the
injury was less severe than initially feared, this could only be confirmed
after a thorough examination. Additionally, Roma had been bleeding for a
considerable time, necessitating prompt care. Demonstrating a true commitment
to patient welfare over formalities, the doctor admitted Roma without delay to
ensure she received immediate treatment. If more doctors were like the one at Divine
Multi-Specialty Hospital, many lives could be saved.
9) If Baleshwar had
not come forward to help Roma, what would have happened to her?
Ans: There are various potential outcomes to consider. In the worst-case scenario, Roma could have bled to death despite her head injury not being severe, due to either no one noticing her or everyone being indifferent. From a more optimistic perspective, another passerby might have helped Roma, saving her through their kind gesture. However, there is also the possibility that even if Roma received help, the delay between the accident and treatment could have resulted in her being handicapped or paralyzed for life.
10) How did the
truck driver help Baleshwar?
Ans: The truck driver was a selfless and kind-hearted individual. He assisted Baleshwar in taking Roma to a nearby hospital and continued to support him when it became clear that Roma needed to be transferred to a larger facility. He even lent Baleshwar his cell phone to inform Roma’s family. Once his assistance was no longer needed, the driver quietly departed, not waiting for thanks or acknowledgment. It is people like Baleshwar and the driver who restore our faith in the inherent goodness of humanity.
11) Baleshwar felt
that the people of Mumbai were afraid. What were they afraid of, according to
his opinion?
Ans: The people of Mumbai were hesitant to get involved,
fearing that assisting accident victims might lead to legal troubles or
entanglements with the police.
12) The Dalai Lama
says, “Love and Compassion are the true religions to me. But to develop this,
we do not need to believe in any religion”. Does this relate to the lesson
“There is a Girl by the Tracks”? How? Discuss it with your friends.
Ans: Yes, Dalai Lama's
teachings resonate with this lesson. Baleshwar, unaware of Roma's religion when
he chose to help her, exemplified that love and concern for others transcend
religious boundaries. His actions demonstrated genuine compassion and care for
fellow human beings, embodying the essence of true humanity. This reflects the
Dalai Lama's belief that the essence of religion lies in acts of love and
compassion, rather than in religious affiliations.
ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS IN 5-6 / 8-10 SENTENCES
EACH:
1) How did the two
hospitals respond to Roma when she was taken there?
Ans: It’s
encouraging to see that the hospitals responded with compassion rather than
indifference, a contrast to the sometimes dismissive attitude hospitals can
have towards accident victims. While the first hospital provided initial aid,
the larger hospital offered treatment promptly without bureaucratic delays.
However, one lingering question remains: Why did Baleshwar have to transport
Roma in the same truck to the next hospital? Shouldn’t the first hospital have
arranged for an ambulance? Roma was fortunate to survive, but the outcome could
have been different if her injuries had been more severe. This highlights the
need for us, as citizens of India, to urge our government to reform the legal
framework surrounding the assistance of accident victims to ensure timely and
adequate support in such critical situations.
2) How did
Baleshwar save Roma?
Ans: When Baleshwar saw a girl lying by the tracks, he immediately pulled the emergency chain, jumped off the train, and rushed back to her. Finding her unconscious with a head wound, he carried the bleeding girl across the tracks. Despite his efforts, no one stopped to assist him once he reached the road. Thankfully, a tempo truck driver came to their aid, helping Baleshwar transport the girl—who was later identified as Roma when she briefly regained consciousness—to a nearby hospital. Realizing that the hospital lacked the necessary equipment and staff, the driver took them to the Divine Multi-Specialty Hospital at Ghansoli. The doctor there admitted Roma promptly, bypassing formalities to provide first aid. The doctor noted that, although the injury was not extremely severe, Roma could have bled to death if no one had intervened.
3) According to the
Dalai Lama, ‘Love and compassion are the true religions’.
How does this relate to the lesson ‘There’s a Girl by the Tracks!’?
OR
The Dalai Lama says, “Love and compassion are the true religions to me. But to
develop this, we do not need to believe in any religion.”
How can this be related to the lesson ‘There’s a Girl by the Tracks!’? Justify.
Ans: By showing
compassion for a total stranger, Baleshwar exemplified a true religion of love
and care. While all the other passengers remained passive, Baleshwar leaped
from the moving train to reach the girl by the tracks before it was too late.
Despite being uneducated and unemployed, he demonstrated greater empathy and
refinement than the others on the train. He endured personal injury and
hardship while carrying the girl across the tracks and searching for help.
After numerous motorists ignored the severely injured girl, a tempo-truck
driver displayed similar nobility by assisting Baleshwar in securing medical
aid for her. Through the actions of these two individuals, we witness that
there is still genuine goodness in humanity.
READ THE FOLLOWING
EXTRACTS AND ANSWER THE QUESTIONS GIVEN BELOW THEM:
1) “Now he was treading water, and had resigned himself
to the fact that he was running out of options.”
a) What does the phrase ‘treading water’ mean?
Ans: a) Someone who is treading water is not
doing anything to make progress.
b) Who is referred to here?
Ans: b) Baleshwar.
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c) Why is he said to be ‘treading water’?
Ans: c) He is said to be treading water because
his job hunt had proved fruitless. He was a high school dropout and in the
present time when well-educated people find it hard to find a job, it was next
to impossible for Baleshwar to find one.
2) Let’s go and help her.
a) Who made this cry?
Ans: a) Baleshwar.
b) Why did she need help?
Ans: b) She had lost her balance and fallen
off the train. She was lying unconscious by the tracks.
c) Nobody volunteered to help her. Why?
Ans: c) According to Baleshwar, people are afraid of getting involved, in
getting trapped in the courts or with the police.
3) Please help me take her to a hospital.
a) Who requested for help? OR Who is the speaker? OR Who does ‘me’ refer to?
Ans: a) Baleshwar.
b) Whom did the speaker request for help?
Ans: b) He requested the motorists who drove
by.
c) Why did the speaker want help?
Ans: c) Baleshwar wanted to take the girl who had fallen off the train and
was lying unconscious by the tracks, to the hospital.
4) They fear getting trapped in the courts or with the
police.
a) Who said so?
Ans: a) Baleshwar Mishra.
b) Who is ‘they’?
Ans: b) ‘They’ refers to the people.
c) What do they fear?
Ans: c) The people fear because they may have to go to the court or police
station several times to give witness.
5) “Chacha, can I borrow your mobile?”
a) Who is referred to as chacha?
Ans: a) The truck driver.
b) Who is the speaker?
Ans: b) Baleshwar.
c) Who did he want to speak to?
Ans: c) Roma’s brother, Dinesh.
d) Why did he want the mobile? OR What did the speaker want to tell him?
Ans: d) He wanted to inform Dinesh about the accident. So he asked the
truck driver for his mobile.
6) “There’s a closer place I know of,”
a) Who is the speaker?
Ans: a) Baleshwar Mishra.
b) Why did he choose that place?
Ans: b) The cop suggested that Baleshwar take
Roma to Airoli which was at least 10 kilometers away. Roma was bleeding
profusely and had to be given immediate medical help. So Baleshwar decided to
take her to a place which was closer.
c) What happened after going to that place?
Ans: c) The hospital lacked the facility and personnel to treat Roma. The
on-duty physician advised Baleshwar to take Roma to a nearby hospital.
7) “Whom can I call?” he asked quickly, fearing that she
would black out once more.
a) Who does ‘V refer to?
Ans: a) Baleshwar.
b) What did the listener answer?
Ans: b) Dinesh Talreja.
c) What do you mean by ‘blackout’ here?
Ans: e) Become unconscious.
8) “Take the girl to Airoli” suggested the cop. “There’s
a hospital there”.
a) Who was to be taken to Airoli?
Ans: a) Roma Talreja.
b) Why did he suggest so?
Ans: b) Because Roma was bleeding profusely.
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c) Why did Baleshwar not agree to this?
Ans: c) The cop suggested that Baleshwar take
Roma to Airoli which was at least 10 kilometers away. Roma was bleeding
profusely and had to be given immediate medical help. So, Baleshwar decided to
take her to a place which was closer.
9) “Whom can I call?” he asked quickly.
a) Who asked this question?
Ans: a) Baleshwar Mishra.
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b) Why did he ask quickly?
Ans: b) Because he feared she (Roma) would
blackout or become unconscious again.
c) What was the reply?
Ans: c) She replied, ‘My brother Dinesh’.
ENRICH YOUR VOCABULARY:
Task -1: Verbs
related to different actions are given below. Pick them and put them in their
respective columns. Note that some words may fit into more than, one column.
Refer to a dictionary if necessary.
tell, grab, pray,
squeeze, glance, hurtle, observe, chat, snatch, plead, peep, utter, had, beg,
shove, talk, clutch, implore, rush, stare, hold, appeal, dash, gaze,
articulate, run
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Words related to |
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Observing |
Moving |
Holding |
Speaking |
Requesting |
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1. observe |
1. hurtle |
1.squeeze |
1. tell |
1. pray |
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2. stare |
2. rush |
2. snatch |
2. chat |
2. plead |
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3. glance |
3.shove |
3. hold |
3. talk |
3. implore |
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4- gaze |
4. dash |
4. clutch |
4. utter |
4. beg |
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5. peep |
5. run |
5. had |
5. articulate |
5. appeal |
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6. grab |
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Task – 2: Use the
above words meaningfully to fill in the blanks in the following sentences. You
can change the form of the word if required. One example is given.
1) Five of us ______ ourselves into the back seats.
Ans: Five of us squeezed ourselves into the back seats.
2) English people love to _______ about the weather.
Ans: English people love to talk about the weather.
3) Arun ______ Shaila closely and wiped away her tears.
Ans: Arun held Shaila closely and wiped away her tears.
4) I haven’t _______ to Steve about all this.
Ans: I haven’t talked to Steve about all this.
5) All club members have been _______ to
attend the annual meeting.
Ans: All club members have been appealed
to attend the annual meeting.
6) Sudha ______ over her shoulder.
Ans: Sudha stared over her shoulder.
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7) The thief has _____ away her purse
and ran.
Ans: The thief has snatched
away her purse and ran.
8) Would you mind going to ______ the
kids from school?
Ans: Would you mind going to bring
the kids from school?
9) Veena ______ at me in disbelief.
Ans: Veena gazed at me in disbelief.
10) Many people are unable to______ the
unhappiness they feel.
Ans: Many people are unable to utter
the unhappiness they feel.
Task – 3: A
paragraph is given below based on the text. Some words are underlined.
Substitute these words with the phrases and idioms making use of the clues
given in brackets with necessary changes or additions.
Baleshwar Mishra
was a bold young man. Even when his life was at risk (face-to-face
_____ death), he never had a second thought. Rather he determined (make____ mind) to save the life of the
girl. He was doing all he could, while others stood watching him silently (tongue tie). None supported (back up) except a tempo truck driver. After
a while, he carried the girl to a hospital and forced (arm twist)
the duty doctor to admit the girl. What can we make out from this incident?
Some people like Baleshwar remain undisturbed (keep
cool) in moments of crisis.
Baleshwar Mishra was a bold young man. Even
when he was face – to – face with death, he never had a second thought.
Rather he made up his mind to save the life of the girl. He was
doing all he could, while others stood watching him tongue-tied. None backed him up except
a tempo truck driver. After a while, he carried the girl to a hospital
and arm-twisted the duty doctor to admit the girl. What
can we make out from this incident? Some people like Baleshwar keep their cool in moments of crisis.
LEARN GRAMMAR
THROUGH COMMUNICATION.
Task – 1: Read the
following paragraph and carefully observe the words underlined. One word is
struck off. Consult your teacher or a grammar book and know the reason.
Everybody Know/knows ‘slow
and steady win/wins the race’, somebody try/tries to move slowly but some people want/wants to move at a faster pace. One of the
students in my class is/are Jairaj. He is very
industrious and energetic. He feels that in India everybody want / Wants to get
success, but a few work/works diligently. They
opine /opines that ‘ Time and tide wait for Avails for none. So everybody need/needs to work round the clock to make India
stronger and better.
Ans: Everybody knows ‘slow and
steady wins the race’, somebody tries to
move slowly but some people want to move at a
faster pace. One of the students in my class is Jairaj. He
is very industrious and energetic. He feels that in India everybody want /
Wants to get success, but a few work diligently.
They opine that ‘ Time and tide wait for Avails for none. So everybody needs to work round the clock to make India stronger
and better
Task – 2 : Choose the correct verb out of the two given
in brackets:
Neither he nor you ___ wrong, (is/are)
Neither he nor you are wrong, (is/are)
His father and uncle ____ their own business, (has/have)
His father and uncle have their own business,
(has/have)
The first innings _____ very interesting, (was/were)
The first innings was very interesting,
(was/were)
Either Amrutha or her friends ____ taken it. (has / have)
Either Amrutha or her friends have taken it.
(has / have)
Every one of the boys ____ sitting silently in the hall,
(was/were)
Every one of the boys was sitting silently in
the hall, (was/were)
Every leaf ____ fallen from this tree, (has/have)
Every leaf has fallen from this tree,
(has/have)
Each of the boys ____ done his homework, (has/have)
Each of the boys has done his homework,
(has/have)
He, as well as you, _____ intelligent, (is/are)
He, as well as you, is intelligent, (is/are)
Bread and butter ____ his daily diet, (were/was)
Bread and butter was his daily diet,
(were/was)
Either you or he ____ done it. (has / have)
Either you or he has done it. (has / have)
One of the boy ____ punished. (was/were)
One of the boys was punished. (was/were)
Neither the children nor their mothers _____ admitted to
hospital, (were/was)
Neither the children nor their mothers were
admitted to hospital, (were/was)
I. Match the Following:
|
S.no |
A |
B |
|
1. |
swarm |
a) move fast |
|
2. |
hurtle |
b) low sound |
|
3. |
Tenuous |
c) worried |
|
4. |
Thud |
d) weak or shaky |
|
5. |
Wary |
e) silenced |
|
6. |
muffled |
f) rush |
Ans:
|
S.no |
A |
B |
|
1. |
swarm |
f) rush |
|
2. |
hurtle |
a) move fast |
|
3. |
Tenuous |
d) weak or shaky |
|
4. |
Thud |
b) low sound |
|
5. |
Wary |
c) worried |
|
6. |
muffled |
e) silenced |
2.
|
S.no |
A |
B |
|
1. |
clattering |
a) come from |
|
2. |
Emnate |
b) with no hope |
|
3. |
impulsively |
c) a deep cut |
|
4. |
frantically |
d) making a loud
sound |
|
5. |
gash |
e) run very fast |
|
6. |
sprint |
f) without any
thinking |
Answer:
|
S.no |
A |
B |
|
1. |
clattering |
d) making a loud sound |
|
2. |
Emnate |
a) come from |
|
3. |
impulsively |
f) without any thinking |
|
4. |
frantically |
b) with no hope |
|
5. |
gash |
c) a deep cut |
|
6. |
sprint |
e) run very fast |
THERE’S A GIRL BY
THE TRACKS! SUMMARY IN ENGLISH
Characters
- Roma Talreja: A
21-year-old college student and call center executive.
- Baleshwar Mishra: An
unemployed high school dropout who saves Roma’s life.
- Dinesh Talreja: Roma’s
brother and a marketing executive.
- Dr. Anil Agarwal: The
doctor at Divine Multi-Specialty Hospital who admitted Roma without any
paperwork.
- The Tempo-Truck Driver: The
individual who assisted Baleshwar in transporting Roma to the hospital
when no one else was willing to help.
Introduction
“There’s a Girl by
the Tracks,” by Deven Kanal, is an excerpt from an English journal detailing a
tragic accident at a Mumbai suburban station in the Thane district, which
borders Mumbai. This incident illustrates the frequent accidents caused by the
overcrowded suburban electric trains in Mumbai. The story recounts how Roma
Talreja fell from a moving train between two stations. With no one around to
help, Baleshwar, who was on another train, witnessed Roma's fall and took
action by pulling the emergency chain. This narrative highlights Baleshwar's
crucial role in saving Roma's life.
Summary
Roma Falls Off the Train
One evening at 6:32
pm, an electric train stopped at a crowded Mumbai station. In the rush to
board, Roma Talreja, a 21-year-old call center executive, struggled to find a
secure spot near the door. As the train moved, she was jostled and lost her
balance. Despite her attempts to grab the steel railing, she was thrown out of
the coach and fell more than a meter to the ground, knocking her unconscious.
The sound of her fall was drowned out by the train's noise, and no one noticed
her plight as another train passed by.
Baleshwar's Heroic Actions
Baleshwar Mishra, a
20-year-old standing near the door of his train, witnessed Roma's fall. Wearing
a black salwar kameez, her body lay beside the tracks. As people around him
cried out, "There’s a Girl by the Tracks!", Baleshwar acted quickly.
He pulled the train’s red emergency chain, causing the train to slow down and
stop. Despite his pleas for help, no one responded. Baleshwar jumped off the
moving train, injuring his ankle and tearing his slipper in the process.
Running along the
tracks, Baleshwar eventually found Roma lying unconscious. He attempted to
speak to her but received no response. Seeing her severe head wound, he carried
her across the tracks and sought help from passing motorists, but none stopped.
On December 10, 2010, after enduring significant hardship, Baleshwar managed to
get Roma to a nearby small hospital.
Roma and Baleshwar's Background
Roma Talreja, a
B.Com. graduate from Pune, loved her job and enjoyed socializing with friends.
On that fateful day, she was returning home when the accident occurred.
Baleshwar Mishra, from Mirzapur, UP, had recently moved to Mumbai and was
struggling to find employment. Despite his own difficulties, Baleshwar’s
instinct to save a stranger’s life took precedence.
No Help in Sight
Despite Baleshwar’s
desperate efforts, motorists continued to drive by without stopping.
Eventually, a tempo-truck driver came to their aid. Baleshwar explained the
situation to the driver, who agreed to help. The traffic policeman suggested
they take Roma to Airoli, but Baleshwar opted for a nearby hospital instead.
The small hospital administered basic first aid and recommended transferring
Roma to a larger facility. The tempo-truck driver and Baleshwar took her to
Divine Multi-Specialty Hospital at Ghansoli. Dr. Anil Agarwal admitted Roma to
the ICU immediately, bypassing formalities, and treated her. Although the
injury was not as severe as initially feared, Dr. Agarwal noted that Roma could
have bled to death without timely intervention.
Roma's Recovery and Reflection
Roma was surprised
and grateful to learn about the extent of the help she received. Astonished by
the fact that a stranger risked his life to save her, she felt deeply indebted
to Baleshwar. She was moved by his selfless act of compassion. Baleshwar
explained that in Mumbai, people often fear getting involved due to potential
legal issues, but he believed helping someone in need was paramount. Roma made
a full recovery and was deeply touched by the kindness shown to her.
Conclusion
Baleshwar's actions
exemplify a true religion of love and compassion. While other passengers
remained passive, Baleshwar jumped from the moving train to assist Roma before
it was too late. Despite his lack of formal education and employment, Baleshwar
showed remarkable empathy and courage. His efforts, coupled with the help of
the tempo-truck driver, demonstrated that genuine goodness still exists in
humanity.
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