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
