Worksheet: Poem - A Roadside Stand | English Class 12 PDF Download

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Q1: The poet contrasts the lives of countryside people with the ____________ of city dwellers.

Q2: The city dwellers often don't bother to think about the struggles of the roadside stand people, highlighting their ____________.

Q3: These impoverished people have to wait for passing cars to stop and purchase their ____________.

Q4: If a car stops by, it's usually to inquire about ____________ or make a complaint.

Q5: The poet deeply sympathizes with these ____________ people and feels compassion for them.

Q6: The shack owners have extended the shed to the edge of the road, hoping to ____________ passers-by.

Q7: The poet expresses anger at the attitude of the "polished traffic" and asks them to ____________.

Q8: The poet believes that these people have a longing to handle some city ____________ to reduce their suffering.

Q9: The political party in power is blamed for depriving the villagers of a happy ____________.

Q10: The civic authorities promise the villagers a better life but end up making their lives ____________.

Assertion and Reason Based

Q1: Assertion: The city dwellers often ignore the struggles of roadside stand people.
Reason: They are too busy to notice the road signs.
(a) Both Assertion and Reason are true, and Reason is the correct explanation of the Assertion.
(b) Both Assertion and Reason are true, but Reason is not the correct explanation of the Assertion.
(c) Assertion is true, but Reason is false.
(d) Assertion is false, but Reason is true.

Q2: Assertion: The poet feels compassion for the shack owners.
Reason: They have extended their shed to attract more customers.
(a) Both Assertion and Reason are true, and Reason is the correct explanation of the Assertion.
(b) Both Assertion and Reason are true, but Reason is not the correct explanation of the Assertion.
(c) Assertion is true, but Reason is false.
(d) Assertion is false, but Reason is true.

Q3: Assertion: The poet expresses anger at the "greedy good-doers."
Reason: The government authorities neglected their promises to care for the villagers.
(a) Both Assertion and Reason are true, and Reason is the correct explanation of the Assertion.
(b) Both Assertion and Reason are true, but Reason is not the correct explanation of the Assertion.
(c) Assertion is true, but Reason is false.
(d) Assertion is false, but Reason is true.

Q4: Assertion: Money is not abundant in the countryside.
Reason: Lack of money raises the spirits of villagers.
(a) Both Assertion and Reason are true, and Reason is the correct explanation of the Assertion.
(b) Both Assertion and Reason are true, but Reason is not the correct explanation of the Assertion.
(c) Assertion is true, but Reason is false.
(d) Assertion is false, but Reason is true.

Q5: Assertion: The poet wants to change the villagers' lives in one go.
Reason: The poet believes it will be an achievable act.
(a) Both Assertion and Reason are true, and Reason is the correct explanation of the Assertion.
(b) Both Assertion and Reason are true, but Reason is not the correct explanation of the Assertion.
(c) Assertion is true, but Reason is false.
(d) Assertion is false, but Reason is true.

Very Short Answer Type Questions

Q1: What is the poet's main focus in "A Roadside Stand"?

Q2: How do city dwellers generally treat the roadside stand people?

Q3: Why do the poor villagers extend their shed towards the road?

Q4: What are the shack-owners hoping for by extending their shed?

Q5: Why do the shack-owners feel disappointed when traffic stops by?

Q6: What do the shack-owners offer for sale in a wooden quart?

Q7: Why does the poet express anger towards the "polished traffic"?

Q8: What does the poet believe would reduce the suffering of the villagers?

Q9: Who is blamed for depriving the villagers of a happy life?

Q10: Why does the poet express anger at the civic authorities?

Short Answer Type Questions

Q1: Explain the contrast between the lives of countryside people and city dwellers as presented in the poem.

Q2: How does the poet express his sympathy for the impoverished people at the roadside stand?

Q3: Why do the shack-owners extend their shed towards the road, and what do they hope to achieve?

Q4: Describe the disappointment felt by the shack-owners when traffic stops by.

Q5: What does the poet mean when he says that these people have a longing to handle some city money?

Q6: How does the poem depict the role of the political party in power regarding the villagers' well-being?

Q7: Explain the poet's view on the promises made by civic authorities to the villagers and how they have been neglected.

Q8: Why is there a sense of sadness and alienation between urban and rural life in the poem?

Long Answer Type Questions

Q1: Discuss the central theme of "A Roadside Stand" and how the poet conveys the contrast between the lives of the impoverished villagers and the city dwellers. Provide examples from the poem.

Q2: Analyze the poet's feelings and emotions towards the shack-owners and their struggles, highlighting how the poet expresses compassion and anger.

Q3: Explain the significance of money in the countryside as discussed in the poem and how it impacts the villagers' lives. Discuss the poet's emotional response to this theme.

Q4: Explore the poet's critique of political authorities and civic promises in the poem, and how this reflects the exploitation of the poor villagers.