The Crowded Train
Short Questions
1. Where did Vinod travel for his official work?
- He travelled to Bhopal for an official visit.
2. Where did Vinod plan to return after his work?
- He planned to return to Indore.
3. Why couldn’t Vinod travel in second class?
- The train was overcrowded, making it impossible.
4. What did Vinod decide to do instead?
- He boarded an A/C coach.
5. What kind of passengers were there in the A/C coach?
- The passengers appeared to be rich businessmen.
6. Who entered the coach just before the train started?
- A poorly-dressed young man with a worn-out suitcase.
7. What was strange about the young man’s appearance?
- His coat was tight and short at the back.
8. What did the other passengers do on seeing the young man?
- They whispered and looked at him uncomfortably.
9. What did Vinod suspect about the young man?
- He suspected the man didn’t have a ticket.
10. What did the young man do when the T.T.E. arrived?
- He calmly showed a valid ticket for the A/C coach.
Long Questions
1. Why did Vinod decide not to change his travel plans despite the crowd?
- Vinod had no time to change his plans or buy a new ticket. So, he boarded the A/C coach with the intention to pay the fare difference later.
2. Describe the young man who boarded the A/C coach.
- He was poorly dressed, carried a worn-out suitcase, and wore a tight coat. His appearance made him stand out among the rich passengers.
3. How did the other passengers react to the young man’s presence?
- They seemed uncomfortable and whispered among themselves. Some stopped reading newspapers and gave him disapproving looks.
4. What did Vinod think about the young man’s presence in the A/C coach?
- Vinod was surprised and doubted if the young man could afford the A/C ticket. He suspected the man might be travelling without a ticket.
5. How did the young man behave when the T.T.E. entered the coach?
- The young man remained calm and still. Surprisingly, he showed a valid ticket without any fear or hesitation.
6. Why was Vinod concerned about the young man’s ticket?
- Vinod wondered if the man was taking a risk and expected no ticket checking. He was unsure if the man could pay the penalty.
7. What does the young man’s action teach us about judging people?
- It teaches us not to judge people by their looks. Despite his poor appearance, the man had the right ticket and broke everyone’s assumptions.
8. Why was the presence of the young man surprising in an A/C coach?
- Because A/C coaches are usually occupied by well-dressed, wealthy people. The young man’s poor appearance didn’t fit that expectation.
9. What was Vinod’s initial plan for the return journey?
- He planned to return to Indore the same night. He was prepared to pay the extra fare due to the crowd in second class.
10. What important message does the story convey?
- The story shows that outward appearances can be misleading. True worth or intention cannot be judged just by someone’s looks.
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