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How did Anand behave when he was on his 'inventing binges'?

Correct Answer

When Anand was on his 'inventing binges,' he became completely absorbed in his work.

He would take apart all the gadgets in the house to collect parts for his inventions. His room was transformed into 'a network of wires, springs, levers, and bulbs' with an enormous control switchboard.

He made loud noises—'hammering and sawing and clattering'—and even neglected his appearance, not combing his hair when his mother didn't notice.

He wouldn't let anyone into his room during these creative phases.

Exercise: Let us think and reflect | Q: III.4 | (Chapter: Page 10)
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Explanation

The chapter describes Anand's behaviour during inventing binges: 'he takes apart all the gadgets in the house to collect parts,' 'You can't imagine the noise that was going on—hammering and sawing and clattering,' 'Anand's room...was transformed into a network of wires, springs, levers, and bulbs,' and 'he went around looking like a savage...the fellow didn't even comb his hair.'

Solution Steps

  1. Anand became completely absorbed in his work during inventing binges

  2. He took apart all household gadgets to collect parts for his inventions

  3. His room was transformed into a network of wires, springs, levers, and bulbs with a control switchboard

  4. He made loud noises—hammering, sawing, and clattering

  5. He neglected his appearance and didn't even comb his hair

  6. He didn't let anyone into his room during these creative phases