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Rabindranath Tagore, the first Asian Nobel laureate, was a literary giant whose works reflect the soul of Bengal. His short stories often portrayed the complexities of human emotions against the backdrop of rural Bengal. In his story Kabuliwala, Tagore tells the tale of a little girl named Mini and a fruit-seller from Afghanistan. Their innocent bond crosses cultural and linguistic boundaries, offering readers a tender view of love, memory, and separation.
Tagore’s writing often carried a deep sense of humanity. He explored the struggles of women in a conservative society, the silent pain of aging, and the freedom of thought and expression. His characters were not heroes in the traditional sense but ordinary people caught in emotional storms. His language was lyrical yet simple, making the emotions feel raw and real.
Through his literary works, Tagore invited readers to look inward—to understand others beyond appearances and to embrace empathy. Even today, his stories remain relevant, reminding us that love, compassion, and dignity are timeless virtues.
✅ Questions (1 mark each):
Comprehension (6 marks)
Who was Rabindranath Tagore?
a) A painter only
b) An Afghan trader
c) A Nobel-winning Bengali writer
d) A politician
What does the story Kabuliwala portray?
a) A war between nations
b) A friendship between a girl and a fruit-seller
c) A political debate
d) A business partnership
Where is the story Kabuliwala set?
a) Modern Kolkata
b) Rural Punjab
c) Rural Bengal
d) Afghanistan
What was special about Mini’s bond with the Kabuliwala?
a) It was based on business
b) It crossed cultural boundaries
c) It was purely linguistic
d) It was imaginary
What themes did Tagore often explore?
a) Only politics
b) Machines and industry
c) Human emotions and social struggles
d) None of these
Why are Tagore’s characters considered unique?
a) They are kings and warriors
b) They have superpowers
c) They are ordinary people with emotional depth
d) They speak in foreign languages
Grammar (5 marks)
Identify the tense: His stories remain relevant.
a) Past perfect
b) Present simple
c) Future perfect
d) Present continuous
Choose the correct passive voice: Tagore wrote many short stories.
a) Many short stories were written by Tagore.
b) Many short stories wrote Tagore.
c) Tagore were written many stories.
d) Short stories Tagore wrote.
Pick the correct conjunction: His writing is simple yet powerful.
a) simple
b) powerful
c) yet
d) writing
Identify the pronoun: He invited readers to look inward.
a) invited
b) readers
c) to
d) He
Choose the correct preposition: His stories are filled ___ emotion.
a) on
b) with
c) in
d) by
Vocabulary (4 marks)
What does “lyrical” mean in this context?
a) Musical and poetic
b) Scientific
c) Boring
d) Violent
What is a synonym for “compassion”?
a) Cruelty
b) Sympathy
c) Anger
d) Confusion
What does “conservative” mean here?
a) Open to change
b) Very traditional
c) Expensive
d) Scientific
What does “virtues” mean?
a) Crimes
b) Qualities of moral excellence
c) Weaknesses
d) Mistakes
✅ Answer Key:
c) A Nobel-winning Bengali writer
b) A friendship between a girl and a fruit-seller
c) Rural Bengal
b) It crossed cultural boundaries
c) Human emotions and social struggles
c) They are ordinary people with emotional depth
b) Present simple
a) Many short stories were written by Tagore.
c) yet
d) He
b) with
a) Musical and poetic
b) Sympathy
b) Very traditional
b) Qualities of moral excellence
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