The Ghat of the Only World
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| Resource | National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) Solutions |
| Class | 11th Class |
| Subject | English |
| Chapter: | Chapter 6 – The Ghat of the Only World |
Questions And Answers
Q.1 What impressions of Shahid do you gather from the piece?
Ans. Shahid Ali was a multi-faceted personality and appears to be a sensitive soul. He was born in Srinagar and studied in Delhi. Later, he migrated to America and served in various colleges and universities. Shahid was a fine scholar and a brilliant teacher which was reflected by the love and respect shown by his student. Shahid was a profound lover of good poetry, music, clothes, and food. He always thought of Kashmir and was hurt by the mounting violence in the valley. Though he was not a political poet, his finest work relates to writing about Kashmir. He was a firm believer in not mixing politics and religion. Even cancer could not break his spirit which showed he never lost the courage in the face of misfortune. He refused to take the help of the wheelchair in the hospital.
Q.2 How do Shahid and the writer react to the knowledge that Shahid is going to die?
Ans. “Oh, dear! I can’t see a thing I hope this doesn’t mean that I am dying.” The fear of death was very vividly visible in Shahid’s tone of voice. He got scared when he felt for the first time that he was dying When his occasional memory lapses became more serious with passage of time, the realization of death drawing nearer became stronger. When he was in a conversation with Amitav Ghosh, he said in a clear ringing voice. When happens, I hope you will write something for me.” The writer could think of nothing to say on such a topic. At last, he had to promise, I’ll do the best. Team From that day, the writer started keeping a record of all the conversations and meetings he had with Shahid. This record helped him to fulfill his promise.
Q.3 Look up the dictionary for the meaning of the word ‘diaspora”. What do you understand of the Indian diaspora from this piece?
Ans. The word diaspora’ means a dispersion of an originally homogeneous entity, such as a language or culture. With reference to the context, the Indian diaspora becomes more prominent in Ghosh’s writings. From this text, we come to know that several Indians have settled in different countries of the West, especially England and America. Agha Shahid, his brother, and two sisters, Suketu Mehta and the writer form part of the Indian diaspora in America. Shahid belonged to Kashmir and migrated to America in 1975 his elder brother was already settled there. His two sisters also joined them later. These people, though living in another land, never forgot about their roots. These Indians feel a sense of unity and keep meeting each other on various occasions.
