8th English NCERT (It So Happened) Chapter 2
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1. Velu Running Away: Velu, an eleven-year-old boy, runs away from his village due to harsh conditions at home and lack of freedom, leading him to embark on a journey to Chennai without a ticket or a clear plan.
2. Velu's Encounter at the Station: Exhausted and hungry, Velu encounters a girl at the Chennai Central station who offers him food and assistance, showing kindness in an unfamiliar environment.
3. Exploring the City: Velu follows the girl through crowded streets, facing challenges like traffic and unfamiliar surroundings, eventually reaching a place where he is offered leftover food, highlighting the struggles of survival away from home.
Why did Velu feel 'as if he was still on a moving train' when he stood on the platform at Chennai Central?
Velu felt 'as if he was still on a moving train' because his legs felt wobbly, giving him a sensation of still being in motion.
What made Velu feel miserable after arriving at Chennai Central?
Velu felt miserable because he had run away from his village, had not eaten much in two days, was tired and hungry, and found himself in a noisy and crowded environment at Chennai Central.
Explain why Velu travelled without a ticket and how he escaped the ticket collector's attention.
Velu travelled without a ticket because he had no money for it. He escaped the ticket collector's attention because the ticket collector did not come to the unreserved compartment where Velu was and thus did not ask for his ticket.
What was the main reason Velu ran away from home?
The main reason Velu ran away from home was because he couldn't stand his father beating him and taking away the money he and his sisters earned to spend on alcohol.
Why did Velu decide to follow the 'strange' girl after some hesitation?
Velu decided to follow the 'strange' girl because he was hungry, she offered to find him some food, and he had no idea where to go since he was in an unfamiliar place.
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