Answer in 6-8 lines:

1.   “Satish Gujral became a great artist”, support this statement mentioning a few of his

achievements. OR “Physical disability is no barrier to success to Satish”. Justify.

Ans:  Satish  met  with  an  accident  at  the  early  age  of  eight  so  he  lost  his  hearing power.Due  tofrequent  absence  and hearing problem, the  school  he  was  attending informed  his father that  theycould keep Satish. Other school also refused admission. His father and his brother spent much time with him and provided many books. He developed his interest in painting. In the beginning his father discouraged him but later he accepted that his son’s destiny lay in canvas and painting. He admitted his son to the best school  of art and made his ‘life  in the chosen  field. Satish Gujral  is among the foremost  artists  of  India  and accomplished in several  art  forms  like  painting, sculpture  and architecture.

2.   Narrate the circumstances of Satish’s staying at home.  OREverything seemed like scenes from some pantomime show to Satish? Why?

Ans: One holiday Satish was hiking with his father and brother. They were crossing a rickety bridge over some  rapids. Satish  looked down  at  swirling water below  him. His  foot  slipped. He  lost  his balance and fell in the rapids. As a result of this his legs and ear were injured. His legs became weak. He suffered frequently from bouts of fever and infectious. He could never here properly. The teacher did not allow him to come to school because he was weak in hearing and frequently absented for the class. His  father  tried to  get  admission  to  him  in  some other school  but  in vain. When  he  went outside to play with children they teased him. Therefore he was compelled to stay at home