CBSE ENGLISH LANGUAGE LITERATURE

CLASS 9

ISWARAN THE STORYTELLER

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Iswaran was a ____ of Mahendra.
A
Caretaker
B
Friend
C
Cook
D
Servent
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -He was also a great cook who could produce vegetables and cooking ingredients and make delicious dishes out of nowhere. after Mahendra left for his work, Iswaran would tidy up the shed, wash the clothes, and have a leisurely bath, muttering a prayer all the while. After lunch, he would read Tamil thrillers.

Detailed explanation-2: -Answer: Iswaran was the cook of Mahendra. He would follow him uncomplainingly wherever he was posted. He would cook for him, wash his clothes and chat away with him.

Detailed explanation-3: -Iswaran is an asset to Mahendra because he follows him wherever he is posted. Iswaran cooks for Mahendra, washes his clothes, and chats away with his master about endless stories and anecdotes on varied subjects.

Detailed explanation-4: -“Iswaran the Storyteller” is written by R. K. Laxman. The story is about a junior supervisor named Mahendra, and his cook, Iswaran. Mahendra had to move from one place to another as it was the nature of his job.

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