CBSE ENGLISH LANGUAGE & LITERATURE

CLASS 10

THE THIEFS STORY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What did Hari Singh decided to do after stealing the money?
A
He decided to go to the bus stop
B
He decided to catch Lucknow Express at 10:30
C
He decided to go to his friend’s house
D
He decided to catch Luchnow Express at 11:30
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Hari stole the money but felt pangs of guilt. He could have boarded a train, but did not. He decided to be with Anil and become a clever and respected man.

Detailed explanation-2: -Ans. Hari Singh decided to come back to Anil because he felt that when Anil would come to know about the theft, he would feel sad, not for the loss of money but for the loss of trust. He did not want to lose his trust.

Detailed explanation-3: -Hari sat on the floor and planned that if he took the money he could leave the city by the 10:30 pm Lucknow Express train.

Detailed explanation-4: -Anil trusted Hari Singh and gave him food and shelter, so he felt bad for Anil and was unable to go away with his money. Hence, he was hesitated to board the Lucknow Express.

Detailed explanation-5: -Solution : Hari Singh saw with his own eyes how Anil tucked the bundle of money under the mattress of his bed. When Anil was asleep, Hari Singh crept up to the bed. He slid his hand under the mattress and drew the money out of the bundle without making a sound.

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