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IT‟S ONLY A GAME. ENJOY
ShortQuestions:-
1. What does TarunTejpal
feel about Indo-Pak cricket encounters in „It‟s only a Game Enjoy‟? Or Why
according to Tejpal, Should people not take cricket too seriously? Or What does
TarunTejpal want to convey through the title? Justify.
Ans. Tejpal analyses the
game of cricket dispassionately. The assessment is academic and scholarly and
lacks emotionalism. Admitted, there is thrill and first-rate entertainment in
this game. True, the players and seers enjoy it. It is a first rate “Tamasha”.
In this way the title is given is quite appropriate.
2. According to
TarunTejpal what is a good cricket match all about?
Ans. Games, virtually
all game, should be played to promote international understanding and
brotherhood of mankind. There should be room for biases. Entertainment should
be the guiding motive for games.
3. What are the things
on display in a game of cricket? Or „Let the players rejoice in the excellence
ofmate and foe.‟ What does the author want?
Ans. On display are:
outstanding physical abilities, good hand-eye coordination, strength, speed and
skill. In other words, the writer wishes to encourage a healthy and peaceful
attitude between India – Pakistan. Real spirit of sportsmanship can perform the
job. A true sportsman has no national bias. He admires good game of the player
weather he is in team or in rival team.
4. How can a game be
made a metaphor for life?
Ans. There is the
requirement a lot of exertion, skill and strength. The struggle is made, that
is made for honor and dignity and victory and it goes for the life because it
is also a hard game which stands for struggle and victory. In this way, we can
give good game a hundred deep meanings.
5. What message does the title of TarunTejpal‟s
article convey?
Ans. In the view of TarunTejpal, cricket is a
game of hitting the ball from all rounds. It is aimed at displaying skill and
physical fitness. Certainly, it is not connected with the pride of a nation.
So, instead of making it a battle we should enjoy it from heart.
6. What do the men expect of a game? Or How does
a viewer of live telecast of a match become a modern warrior? Or What does the
author mean by the terms the „surrogate battle‟ and „surrogate warrior‟.
Ans. Most of us avoid
playing any game for fear of injuries. We want to watch the match from a safe
distance, from the gallery or in our own living room. We sit lazily on our
sofa-set with a bottle of cold beer and watch the players fighting a battle.
7. What appeal does Tejpal make to sports
commentators and politicians? Or What should the commentators, journalists and
analysts refrain from according to the writer?
Ans. A game, says the author, is fun only if it
remains a game. The sports writers and political leaders can play a vital role
in uniting the masses in both the countries. Another appeals to them not to get
excited during an India – Pakistan match. They should let the teams play as
friends, not foes. No victory or defeat invites national honor or shame. The
players should as much admire the bowling of Shoaib as the batting of Sachin.
8. What similarities does the author find
between a good game and a battle?
Ans. A good game and a battle require rules. It
punishes foul play. It rouses the emotions of joy and despair. But they had lot
of different just as, a battle is full of violence and blood. Moreover, it is
fought with a strong feeling of national pride or shame. On the contrary, on
broadcasting of a match, we sit calmly in our drawing room without any fear or
injuries. We hold a chilled bottle of beer in the place of a gun in our hand.
9. What are the factors that hinder our enjoying
a game according to TarunTejpal?
Ans. It is unfortunate that the Indo-Pak
encounters are overloaded with the hostile feelings. There is need of a
morality play, a controlled setting with rules and boundaries at which they can
test fair and foul conduct, principles of reward and punishment. Banning game
between Pakistan and India is a tragic waste of players‟ sporting skill.
Continuation of games between and the both countries will promote good-will and
harmony.
Column A
1. Vaulting prose 2. Morality play 3. Pumping testosterone 4. Overloaded with baggage 5. In full cry
6. Frisson of
combat 7. Exterions and pirouettes
Column B
1. Showy language, expressing undeserved
praise. 2. Play teaching moral lessons
of victory of good over evil.
3. Chemical substance in the body; male mormone
that excites. 4. Prejudice that influence how we think and behave.
5. Noisy and excited
behavior 6. Excitement of
competition. 7. Stress and strain.
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