Question 5 of 18intermediate🔍 AnalyzeShort Answer2 marks

Do you think Prabhat wished to play another match with Surya? Why do you think so?

Correct Answer

No, Prabhat likely did not wish to play another match with Surya because Surya was an excellent badminton player who was winning points easily.

Prabhat only played games he was sure of winning, and he sensed that he would lose against Surya, which is why he cheated to win.

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Explanation

The chapter shows that Prabhat 'would take part only when he was sure of winning.' When Surya 'won points again and again,' Prabhat realized he might lose and therefore cheated by changing the scoreboard. His inability to accept defeat suggests he would avoid a fair rematch.

Solution Steps

  1. Prabhat did not wish to play another match with Surya

  2. Surya was an excellent badminton player winning points easily

  3. Prabhat only participated in games he was sure of winning

  4. Prabhat sensed he would lose and cheated to avoid defeat