Chapter- 10 Mangarh Dham
1. Q: How many people were killed in the incident?
A: About 2500 people were killed.
2. Q: How were the people killed?
A: They were killed in cold blood.
3. Q: Who was arrested after the incident?
A: Govind Guru was arrested.
4. Q: What punishment was given to Govind Guru?
A: He was exiled from his homeland.
5. Q: Where was Govind Guru imprisoned?
A: He was imprisoned in Hyderabad jail.
6. Q: When was Govind Guru released?
A: He was released in 1919.
7. Q: Why was he released?
A: He was released on grounds of good behavior.
8. Q: Where did Govind Guru settle after release?
A: He settled in Limdi in Gujarat.
9. Q: When did Govind Guru pass away?
A: He passed away in 1931.
10. Q: What is the place of the mass killing called today?
A: It is known as Mangarh Dham.
11. Q: Why is the killing described as “in cold blood”?
A: Because it was done mercilessly without any pity.
12. Q: What happened to Govind Guru after his release?
A: He could not return home and lived in exile.
13. Q: Why did Govind Guru not return to his homeland?
A: Because he was exiled.
14. Q: What does the word “exiled” mean?
A: It means being forced to leave one’s homeland.
15. Q: What does “mass killing” mean?
A: Killing a large number of people.
16. Q: Where is Limdi located?
A: In Gujarat.
17. Q: What does “passed away” mean?
A: It means died.
18. Q: What does “firing” mean in the passage?
A: Continuous shooting from guns or cannons.
19. Q: What does “imposed taxes” mean?
A: Taxes that are levied or charged.
20. Q: What does “conduct” mean?
A: Behavior.
21. Q: Describe the tragic event mentioned in the passage.
A: The passage describes a tragic mass killing in which about 2500 people were mercilessly shot dead in cold blood. It was a cruel and inhuman act.
22. Q: What happened to Govind Guru after the incident?
A: Govind Guru was arrested, exiled from his homeland, imprisoned in Hyderabad jail, and later released in 1919 for good behavior.
23. Q: How did Govind Guru spend the rest of his life?
A: After his release, he lived in exile in Limdi, Gujarat, where he spent the rest of his life and died in 1931.
24. Q: Why is Mangarh Dham important?
A: Mangarh Dham is important because it is the site where the mass killing of about 2500 people took place.
25. Q: What qualities of Govind Guru are highlighted in the passage?
A: The passage shows that Govind Guru was a great leader who endured suffering, imprisonment, and exile.
26. Q: What lesson can we learn from this passage?
A: We learn about sacrifice, bravery, and the importance of remembering historical tragedies.
27. Q: Explain the meaning of “in cold blood” with reference to the passage.
A: It means the people were killed mercilessly without any sympathy or emotion.
28. Q: Why is Govind Guru considered great?
A: Because he fought for his people, endured hardships, and remained strong despite exile and imprisonment.
29. Q: What role does the glossary play in the passage?
A: The glossary helps readers understand difficult words and their meanings.
30. Q: Summarize the passage in your own words.
A: The passage tells about a tragic mass killing where many people were killed. Govind Guru was arrested, exiled, and imprisoned but later released. He lived the rest of his life in Gujarat and is remembered as a great leader. The place of the incident is now known as Mangarh Dham.
Answer by Dimpee Bora
