Class 9 English Chapter 7: Carrier of Words / Words — practice questions with answers
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Q1. In ‘Carrier of Words’ (about Khetaram, a Gramin Dak Sewak in Rajasthan’s Barmer desert), what is Khetaram’s job?
- He carries and delivers mail on foot to remote desert hamlets near the Indo-Pakistan border
- He drives the mail train
- He is a camel trader
- He is a border guard
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Answer: A. He carries and delivers mail on foot to remote desert hamlets near the Indo-Pakistan border
Why: He is a Gramin Dak Sewak (rural postal worker). [p.205–206]
Why: He is a Gramin Dak Sewak (rural postal worker). [p.205–206]
Q2. In ‘Carrier of Words’ (about Khetaram, a Gramin Dak Sewak in Rajasthan’s Barmer desert), what does an envelope with the right corner torn off signify?
- It carries news of a death
- It carries a wedding invitation
- It is a money order
- It is damaged mail
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Answer: A. It carries news of a death
Why: Khetaram dreads delivering it. [p.209]
Why: Khetaram dreads delivering it. [p.209]
Q3. In ‘Carrier of Words’ (about Khetaram, a Gramin Dak Sewak in Rajasthan’s Barmer desert), which hardships does Khetaram face? (Tick all that apply)
- Sizzling sand in summer
- Sandstorms and scorching winds
- Too little water even to wash
- Heavy city traffic
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Answer: A. Sizzling sand in summer; B. Sandstorms and scorching winds; C. Too little water even to wash
Why: He wipes his body instead of washing. [p.205–206]
Why: He wipes his body instead of washing. [p.205–206]
Q4. In ‘Carrier of Words’ (about Khetaram, a Gramin Dak Sewak in Rajasthan’s Barmer desert), Khetaram regrets becoming a Gramin Dak Sewak.
True or false?
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Answer: False
Why: It gave him ‘a new lease of life’. [p.208–209]
Why: It gave him ‘a new lease of life’. [p.208–209]
Q5. In ‘Carrier of Words’ (about Khetaram, a Gramin Dak Sewak in Rajasthan’s Barmer desert), the author pays tribute to people like Khetaram because they connect remote communities with the rest of the country.
True or false?
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Answer: True
Why: ‘Our salute to all the people like Khetaram!’ [p.210, p.212]
Why: ‘Our salute to all the people like Khetaram!’ [p.210, p.212]
Q6. In ‘Carrier of Words’ (about Khetaram, a Gramin Dak Sewak in Rajasthan’s Barmer desert), rural postal workers like Khetaram are officially called Gramin Dak ______.
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Answer: Sewaks
Why: GDS for short. [p.206]
Why: GDS for short. [p.206]
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