Lost Spring Question and Answer 12th Eng.
Ch-2 Lost Spring by Anees Jung Q1. What is Saheb looking for in the garbage dumps? Where is he and where has he come from? Ans. Saheb is looking for gold in the garbage dumps. He is in the neighbourhood of the author. Saheb has come from Bangladesh. He came with his mother in 1971. His house was set amidst the green fields of Dhaka. Storms swept away their fields and homes. So they left the country. Q2. What explanations does the author offer for the children not wearing footwear? Ans. One explanation offered by the author is that it is a tradition to stay barefoot. It is not lack of money.she wonders if this is only an excuse to explain away a regular state of poverty. Other reason they are too poor to buy footwear.She also remembers the story of a poor boy who prayed to the goddess for a pair of shoes. Q3. Is Saheb happy working at the tea-stall? Explain. Ans. No, Saheb is not happy working at the tea-stall. He is no longer his own master. His face has lost the caref...