Chapter- 3        The Praying Hands


1. Q: Who are the two main characters in the story?

A: The two main characters are Sudeep Singh and Kuldeep Singh.

2. Q: What was their ambition?

A: Their ambition was to become great artists.

3. Q: Why could both brothers not study art together?

A: Because they were poor and could not afford fees for both.

4. Q: What decision did the brothers make?

A: One would work while the other studied, then they would exchange roles.

5. Q: Who went to study art first?

A: Sudeep Singh went to study art first.

6. Q: What work did Kuldeep Singh do?

A: He worked in the mines to support his brother.

7. Q: How long did Kuldeep work in the mines?

A: He worked for four years.

8. Q: What happened to Kuldeep’s hands?

A: His hands were badly damaged and injured.

9. Q: What disease did Kuldeep suffer from?

A: He suffered from arthritis.

10. Q: Why could Kuldeep not go to Jaipur?

A: Because his hands were too damaged to draw.

11. Q: What did Kuldeep say to his brother?

A: He said it was too late for him to become an artist.

12. Q: Why could he not hold a glass properly?

A: Because his hands were weak and painful.

13. Q: How did Sudeep feel after hearing this?

A: He felt sad and emotional.

14. Q: What did Sudeep decide to do?

A: He decided to draw his brother’s hands.

15. Q: What did Sudeep paint?

A: He painted Kuldeep’s hands in a praying position.

16. Q: What did he name the painting?

A: He named it “Hands”.

17. Q: What name did people give the painting later?

A: People called it “The Praying Hands”.

18. Q: Why did the painting become famous?

A: Because it showed deep sacrifice and emotion.

19. Q: What do the praying hands symbolize?

A: They symbolize sacrifice, love, and devotion.

20. Q: How did people react to the painting?

A: People praised it as a great masterpiece.

21. Q: What kind of person was Kuldeep?

A: He was selfless, hardworking, and loving.

22. Q: What qualities did Sudeep show?

A: He showed gratitude and love for his brother.

23. Q: What does the word “toil” mean?

A: It means to work very hard for a long time.

24. Q: What does “ambition” mean?

A: It means a strong desire to achieve something.

25. Q: What lesson do we learn from the story?

A: We learn the value of sacrifice and brotherly love.

26. Q: Why is the story emotional?

A: Because of Kuldeep’s sacrifice and suffering.

27. Q: What is arthritis?

A: It is a disease causing pain in the joints.

28. Q: Why is the painting meaningful?

A: It represents the sacrifice behind success.

29. Q: What did Sudeep achieve in life?

A: He became a successful artist.

30. Q: What is the main theme of the lesson?

A: The main theme is sacrifice, love, and gratitude.

Answer by Dimpee Bora