Do you think Anand was able to keep his promise regarding the time machine? If yes, why? If no, why not?
No, Anand was not able to keep his promise regarding the time machine.
When the intruder Boppa entered the house, Anand's time machine got activated accidentally. The strange noises from Anand's room—crashes, screams, and humming sounds—suggest that Boppa may have triggered the time machine.
Later, Boppa was nowhere to be found, and only his green scarf remained near the machine.
Anand believes his invention worked and that Boppa disappeared into the past, indicating that the time machine was used despite his promise to Ma.
Explanation
The chapter shows that Anand promised his mother he wouldn't do anything with the time machine until she returned. However, circumstances changed when Boppa broke into their house. The evidence suggests the time machine was activated—strange sounds emerged from Anand's room, and Boppa vanished leaving only his scarf. Anand's conviction that his machine worked shows he believes the promise was broken, though unintentionally.
Solution Steps
Anand was not able to keep his promise regarding the time machine
The intruder Boppa entered the house and accidentally activated the time machine
Strange noises from Anand's room suggest Boppa triggered the machine
Boppa disappeared, leaving only his green scarf near the machine
Anand believes Boppa disappeared into the past, meaning the promise was broken