Father’s Help is the 3rd chapter of the book named ‘Bliss’. ‘Bliss’ is the English textbook for the students of class 10 (Madhyamik). The chapter is divided into 3 parts – Unit 1, Unit 2 & Unit 3. In this article, we are presenting the complete solution of ‘Unit 2’ of the text ‘The Passing Away of Bapu’. We hope that this solution will help students to solve the textual exercise of The Passing Away of Bapu.
The Passing Away of Bapu Unit 2 – MCQ
2. Choose the correct alternative to complete the following sentences:
(a) Gandhiji’s funeral was to take place
(i) on the day of his death
(ii) two days after his death
(iii) one day after his death
(iv) a week after his death
Answer: (iii) one day after his death
(ii) Padmasi was Mrs. Naidu’s
(i) niece
(ii) sister
(iii) friend
(iv) daughter
Answer: (iv) daughter.
(iii) While walking, Bapu used to carry in his hand a / an
(i) flag
(ii) staff
(iii) umbrella
(iv) cane
Answer: (ii) staff.
The Passing Away of Bapu Unit 2 – Fill in the blanks type questions
5. Complete the following sentences with information from the text:
(a) Thousands of people wept, trying ______.
Answer: Thousands of people wept, trying to touch Gandhiji’s feet.
(b) The author was among people for whom walking ______.
Answer: The author was among people for whom walking with Bapu had a special meaning.
(c) To walk is to _____.
Answer: To walk is to make slow progress.
The Passing Away of Bapu Unit 2 – Chart Type Questions
6. Fill in the chart with information from the text:
| Statement | Reason |
|---|---|
| (a) It was impossible to move. | |
| (b) Padmasi declared that they would walk with Gandhiji in the funeral. | |
| (c) To walk was often the only way open to average Indian. |
Answer:
| Statement | Reason |
|---|---|
| (a) It was impossible to move. | The crowd was very thick. |
| (b) Padmasi declared that they would walk with Gandhiji in the funeral. | It would be the last time they would walk with Bapu. |
| (c) To walk was often the only way open to average Indian. | Average Indian were unable to afford the vehicle fare. |