Gujarat Board | Class 10Th | English (Prose) | Model Question Paper & Solution | Chapter – 2 The Human Robot

Gujarat Board | Class 10Th | English (Prose) | Model Question Paper & Solution | Chapter – 2 The Human Robot

PRE-TASK

1. All of you must have used remote controls to operate TV or music player. Do you know how they work? Discuss with your partner. (in your mother tongue) (Classroom Activity)

2. Read the names and functions of some robots.

Name of the Robot	What do they do?/Function
Moley	Quality of life is majorly decided by the food we eat. In the modern world, people want to eat good food but they don’t have time to cook it themselves. Therefore, Dr Mark Oleynic invented a robot that can cook healthy and tasty food to make lives happy. The robot can be operated by a smartphone and can cook food to be served at your convenient time.
Neuroarm	Neuroarm is designed to perform neurosurgeries (related to nervous system). Launched in 2007, the Neuroarm is guided by a neurosurgeon with the help of digital images. It can perform critical operations with high accuracy.
Seaswarm	Seaswarm works as a fleet (sisal) and collects and removes oil from the sea surface. The small size robot is designed in such a way that it can operate without human support with the help of GPS and Wi-Fi in the sea. It can protect precious aquatic life (સમુદ્રી જીવો) from the dangers of oil spill.
DepthX	The Deep Phreatic Thermal Explorer is an underwater research robot. It can measure underwater space. It was designed to study underwater life and to collect samples. The DepthX project was funded by NASA with the goal of developing technology that can explore the oceans of Jupiter’s moon.
Milo	Milo, the spiky hair robot that looks like a kid helps differently- abled children in learning. It has a face like humans and it can make expressions too. It helps many children and families and brings happiness in their lives. The meaning of the name Milo is: merciful.

Discuss why the robots are given such names. (Classroom Activity)

3. Think of at least two robots you would like to invent to make lives of people easy. Give each an appropriate name and mention its possible functions.

No.	Name of the robot	What would it do?
(1)	DocRob	This robot would work like a doctor. It would be able to examine a patient, diagnose and also prescribe medicines. In short, you need not go to a doctor.
(2)	FarmHelp	This robot would be of great help to our farmers. It would plough the field, sow seeds and also reap the harvest and collect it in bags. In short, it would do all the work a farmer has to do.

COMPREHENSION

1. Make a list of activities/work done by the robot on Prem Chopra’s command. One is done for you.

Example: Collected groceries into the trolley

(1) Selected the best mangoes

(2) Paid at the cash counter

(3) Stole a necklace from Gopal Jewellers

(4) Stole expensive antiques, ornaments and precious stones

(5) Stole a bunch of expensive Afghani grapes

(6) Stole precious gems from Jhaveri Brothers

2. Tick mark the most appropriate option.

(1) What kind of robots are not made by the Super Robots Plaza?

A. helping in homes

B. helping in business

C. helping in robbery

D. helping in personal activities

Ans. C. helping in robbery

(2) What will Ram Singh do, according to robotics?

A. hurt people

B. injure himself

C. steal anything

D. follow the command

Ans. D. follow the command

(3) Prem Chopra was arrested because …

A. he had stolen things.

B. his robot had stolen things.

C. he had threatened the robot.

D. he was the owner of the robot.

Ans. D. he was the owner of the robot.

(4) Which of the following is not true?

A. Ram Singh does not harm people.

B. Prem Chopra does not harm people.

C. Ram Singh follows his master’s command.

D. Prem Chopra threatens Ram Singh.

Ans. B. Prem Chopra does not harm people.

3. Write That’s great, Well done, Very bad/How bad, Oh! It’s a shame, That’s wonderful, How surprising, Really amazing as responses to the sentences. One is done for you.

(1) The silver robot said, “Welcome to Super Robot Plaza, sir.”

Ans. Really amazing.

(2) That metallic blue robot is perfectly programmed to carry out all kinds of house- hold functions.

Ans. That’s wonderful.

(3) It operates within the radius of a kilometre.

Ans. That’s great.

(4) Ram Singh – 070 carried out his work with tremendous speed and accuracy.

Ans. Really amazing.

(5) The robot paid the bill at the cash counter.

Ans. Well done.

(6) Ram Singh – 070 picked up a necklace and hid it in the storage unit.

Ans. Oh! It’s a shame.

(7) The computerized cameras capable of split second recording clicked Ram Singh in the act of stealing.

Ans. Well done.

(8) Prem Chopra refused all the allegations put on him.

Ans. Very bad.

(9) Robots will never cause harm to human beings.

Ans. That’s great.

(10) Prem Chopra pleaded guilty.

Ans. Well done.

4. Read the text carefully and find out the sentences having similar meanings to these sentences.

(1) There were a number of metallic, silver, electric blue and green robots in the right corner.

Ans. The right corner appeared to be crowded with robots in metallic silver, electric blue and green.

(2) Prem Chopra ordered the robot to buy two kg. of ripe, juicy mangoes from a huge pile.

Ans. “Two kilograms of mangoes – ripe and juicy,” commanded Prem Chopra from a distance, seeing a huge pile of mangoes.

(3) With the help of a remote control, Prem Chopra asked the robot to steal and hide a necklace.

Ans. Quickly Prem Chopra disappeared around the corner and spoke into the remote control – softly and clearly. “Pick up a necklace and hide.”

(4) The master warned the robot to defuse his system if he disclosed any facts.

Ans. “No noise. Information not to be revealed. Top secret. Otherwise I will defuse your system,” he threatened.

(5) Counsel Goel pleaded the court to summon Ram Singh-070 to the court.

Ans. I request Ram Singh robot to be called in the court.

(6) The court was full of people who were very eager to see a robot in the witness box.

Ans. The next day, the court was overcrowded with people keen to watch a robot in the witness box.

(7) Prem Chopra was confident that his servant would never break his faith in him.

Ans. Never would this machine man betray his master.

(8) The robot always obeys the masters.

Ans. “Robots do not disobey masters.”

5 Rewrite the passage replacing the underlined words with those given in the brackets.

(in no time, paused, collected, commanded, heavy packets, called back, selected, groceries, thoroughly efficient, amusing servants, common sight, obedient worker)

In the market, robots carrying very big boxes, buying tickets, taking food items to the cars were a general scene, but still strange and wonderful helpers. Ram Singh – 070 was very capable. With tremendous speed and accuracy, he gathered groceries into the shopping trolley and waited for the next command. “Two kg. of mangoes – ripe and juicy,” pleaded Prem Chopra from a distance, seeing a huge pile of mangoes. Very quickly Ram Singh-070 had sorted out the best ones.

Ans. In the market, robots carrying heavy packets, buying tickets, taking groceries to the cars were a common sight, but still strange and amusing servants. Ram Singh-070 was thoroughly efficient. With tremendous speed and accuracy, he collected groceries into the shopping trolley and paused for the next command. “Two kg. of mangoes – ripe and juicy,” commanded Prem Chopra from a distance, seeing a huge pile of mangoes. In no time Ram Singh-070 had selected the best ones.

6. Answer these questions.

(1) What kind of robots are made by Super Plaza?

Ans. Super Plaza makes robots for industry, construction companies, plumbing and cleaning, caretakers and for home.

(2) Who greeted Prem Chopra at the hall?

Ans. A robot greeted Prem Chopra at the hall.

(3) What did the salesman check before giving the robot to the customer?

Ans. The salesman checked the gait, grip, movement and some programmed functions of the robot.

(4) Which principles governed Ram Singh’s behaviour?

Ans. Ram Singh’s behaviour was governed by three principles: the robot will obey his master, the robot will not harm humans and the robot will not take harm to self.

(5) What instructions were given to the robot for picking up a necklace?

Ans. The instructions given to the robot for picking up a necklace were: Pick up a necklace and hide. No noise. Information not to be revealed. Top secret. Otherwise I will defuse your system.

(6) What did Prem Chopra think after buying the robot?

Ans. After buying the robot, Prem Chopra thought that if his robot could shop for groceries, then why not for better things like jewels.

(7) Why was Prem Chopra given bail?

Ans. Prem Chopra was given bail till the court hearing because none of the stolen articles were recovered from him.

(8) Why was Prem Chopra confident when Ram Singh was called to the court?

Ans. Prem Chopra was confident when Ram Singh was called to the court because he would always obey his master.

(9) What did Ram Singh do with himself at last?

Ans. At last Ram Singh broke apart rather than tell a lie, hurt humans or become unfaithful.

7. Write short notes.

(1) Ram Singh – 070-The Human Robot

Ans. Ram Singh was a metallic blue robot. He was perfectly programmed to function in the household, cleaning, arranging, collecting groceries from the super market, tending the lawn, mailing letters, relating TV programmes, selecting news from the paper. He had an in-built system of three principles: the robot will obey his master, the robot will not harm humans; and the robot will not take harm to self. Ram Singh-070 was thoroughly efficient, with tremendous speed and accuracy. He stole expensive antiques, armaments and precious stones for Prem Chopra, his master. At last he was caught stealing precious gems. When he was produced in the court, Ram Singh chose to break apart rather than tell a lie, hurt human beings or become unfaithful.

(2) Conflict of Ram Singh-070 with Itself

Ans. Ram Singh had an in-built system of three principles: the robot will obey his master, the robot will not hand humans; and the robot will not take harm to self. When he was produced in the court, his master, Prem Chopra was confident that the robot would never disobey him. He had threatened Ram Singh that he would defuse him if he revealed any information about stolen goods. This Ram Singh was in conflict. If he revealed the information, he would disobey his master. And if he did not, he would harm many other people. This conflict brought Ram Singh’s end. He chose to break apart rather than tell a lie, hurt human beings or become unfaithful.

8. Reflect your views. (You may use your mother tongue.) (Classroom / Individual Activity)

(1) What would you have done if you were Ram Singh?

(2) If you were Prem Chopra, would you have done the work Prem Chopra did? What would you have done?

(3) Suppose you are creating a robot. What kind of a robot will you create?

(4) What would you do if …

A you find a purse on the road?

Ans. I would open the purse and look for any visiting card or any other information (like phone number, address etc.) about the owner. If I get it, I would call him/her up and return the purse to him/her. If there is no such information in the purse, I would deposit it in the nearest police station.

WRITING

1. Write a paragraph on ‘My Dream Robot’/’My Dear Robbu’. You may use these points.

(name – appearance – skills – use – as a friend-facility – my comfort – special qualities – my pride)

Ans. My Dream Robot

I have always been interested in technology. Technology has made our lives so simple and so easy! I often think of a robot that would help me with all my work. My dream robot! I would name him Mitra – a friend. Mitra would be of metallic blue colour. He would have arms that could stretch for a long distance – at least two feet. Mitra would be programmed to do all the household work – dusting, sweeping, cooking, washing clothes, ironing, repairing electrical and electronic appliances, etc. In short, Mitra would be my best friend. I would not have to depend on any outsider for any work. Mitra would also do my homework and check it as well. He would help with all my subjects. He would be able to solve all my difficulties, too. My dream robot Mitra would also play my favourite games with me. He would take care of all my needs and comfort. But one special quality Mitra would have is – emotions and feelings. He would not just be a machine, but a machine with a ‘heart’! Mitra would be my pride.

2. Observe any one of these machines while it is working. Then write a paragraph in about 75 words on how it works.

Names of the machines washing machine, grinder machine, roti-maker, etc.

(Project Work)

3. Read the information and write a short paragraph on: Aryabhatta, India’s First Experimental Satellite.

Launch date: April 19, 1975

Weight: 360 kg

Built by: Indian Space Research Organization [ISRO]

Launched by: Soviet Inter-Cosmos Rocket

-Named after the 5th century astronomer and mathematician, Aryabhatt

-Was named by the first woman Prime Minister of India, Smt. Indira Gandhi

– Reentered the earth’s atmosphere after 17 years

– Image on Indian 2 rupee currency notes printed between 1976 and 1977

– Cost more than 3 crore

Objectives:

– To design and make a space worthy satellite system

– To establish infrastructure for the fabrication of space-craft system

– To set up ground-based receiving, transmitting and tracking systems

– To conduct investigations in the area of space sciences

– To broadcast weather report

– To set up stations required to communicate

Ans. Aryabhatta was India’s First

Experimental Satellite. It was built by Indian Space Research Organization [ISRO]. It weighed 360 kg and it cost more than 3 crore. It was launched by Soviet Inter-Cosmos Rocket on April 19, 1975.

Aryabhatta was named after the 5th century astronomer and mathematician, Aryabhatta. This name was given by the then Prime Minister of India, Smt. Indira Gandhi. The satellite reentered the earth’s atmosphere after 17 years. The image of this satellite was printed on the 2 rupee currency notes printed between 1976 and 1977.

The main objectives in launching this satellite were to design and make a space worthy satellite system and to establish infrastructure for the fabrication of spacecraft system. The satellite was used to set up ground-based receiving, transmitting and tracking systems. It conducted many investigations in the area of space sciences. It was also used to broadcast weather report, which was very useful for farmers. Aryabhatta was used to set up stations required to communicate.

EXAM-ORIENTED STUDY MATERIAL

1. Read the extracts and answer the questions.

(1) “May I help you, sir ?” grinned the short, narrow-eyed salesman inside the Super Robots Plaza.

“Well … er,” Prem Chopra responded, “I

wish to purchase a robot …’ “For help, sir,” completed the salesman. “That is our speciality. We manufacture efficient robots for industry, construction companies, plumbing and cleaning, caretakers – they are designed for only specialized work. Our best ones are for consumers like you- for the home,” he spoke like a recorded programme.

“Er yes, that’s what I want.” Prem Chopra spoke in a business-like fashion.

1. What kind of robots are made by Super Robots Plaza?

Ans. Super Robots Plaza makes robots for industry, construction companies, plumbing and cleaning, caretakers and for home.

2. For what are the best robots made?

Ans. The best robots are made for home.

3. Who greeted Prem Chopra?

Ans. A short narrow-eyed salesman greeted Prem Chopra.

(2) “Please come this way.” The salesman led him through a brightly-lit, richly-carpeted gallery into a huge dome-shaped hall glowing with fluorescent light. The right corner appeared to be crowded with robots in metallic silver, electric blue and green. Some were moving about as if practising to walk while some stood still switched out of operation. Just as Prem Chopra stepped on the threshold of the hall, one of the robots swiftly came forward. “Good day, sir, welcome to Super Robots Plaza. We hope your visit here proves worthwhile,” the silver robot said in a metallic voice. “Brilliant,” mumbled Prem Chopra, somewhat bewildered. –

1. What did Prem Chopra see in the right corner of the hall?

Ans. Prem Chopra saw robots in metallic silver, electric blue and green in the right corner of the hall.

2. Who greeted Prem Chopra?

Ans. A silver robot greeted Prem Chopra.

3. What were the robots doing?

Ans. Some robots were moving about as if practising to walk while some stood still switched out of operation.

4. What was Prem Chopra’s reaction when he was greeted by a robot ?

Ans. Prem Chopra was bewildered when he was greeted by a robot.

(3) The salesman gave a proud smile as he headed towards an isolated robot in metallic blue. “This one is perfectly programmed to function in the household, cleaning, arranging, collecting groceries from the super market, tending the lawn, mailing letters, relating your programmes on the TV and selecting news of your interest from the paper.” The salesman paused for breath and continued, “All you need is the remote control monitor for command.”

“You mean sitting at home I can command the robot in the city market?” asked Prem Chopra.

“It operates within a limited radius of a kilometre. By the way, this one is called Ram Singh-070,” the salesman explained.

1. For what was the metallic blue programmed?

Ans. The metallic blue robot was programmed to do household work like cleaning, arranging, collecting groceries from the supermarket, tending the lawn, mailing letters, relating TV programmes and selecting news of interest from the paper.

2. What was needed to command the robot?

Ans. A remote control monitor was needed to command the robot.

3. What was the name of the robot?

Ans. The name of the robot was Ram Singh-070.

4. The robot operates ….

Ans. The robot operates within a limited radius of a kilometre.

(4) Prem Chopra nodded. The salesman demonstrated the gait, grip, movement and some programmed functions. Everything was well-tuned and fixed. Prem Chopra seemed satisfied with the deal.

“I must tell you, like all robots, and adhering to the discipline of robotics, Ram Singh has an in-built system of three principles: the robot will obey his master, the robot will not harm humans; and the robot will not take harm to self.”

Prem Chopra heard the first principle and it impressed him. He did not take notice of the other two. He nodded delightedly and assigned the sale deed and contract of ‘no misuse of the robot’. He had now got a servant and an accomplice.

1. What did the salesman demonstrate?

OR

What did the salesman check before giving the robot?

Ans. The salesman demonstrated the gait, grip, movement and some programmed functions of the robot.

2. Why was Prem Chopra seemed satisfied with the deal?

Ans. Prem Chopra seemed satisfied with the deal because everything in the robot was well-tuned and fixed.

3. Which are the three principles of robotics?

OR

Which principles govern Ram Singh -070’s behaviour?

Ans. The three principles of robotics are: the robot will obey his master, the robot will not harm humans; and the robot will not take harm to self

4. By which principle was Prem Chopra impressed?

Ans. Prem Chopra was impressed by the principle that the robot will obey his master.

5. Prem Chopra assigned….

Ans. Prem Chopra assigned the sale deed and contract of ‘no misuse of the robot’.

6. After buying the robot, Prem Chopra had now got….

Ans. After buying the robot, Prem Chopra had now got a servant and an accomplice.

(5) “If Ram Singh-070, my robot, can shop for groceries, then why not for better things like jewels?” thought Prem Chopra.

In the market, robots carrying heavy packets, buying theatre tickets, carrying groceries to the cars were a common sight but still strange and amusing servants. Ram Singh-070 was thoroughly efficient. With tremendous speed and accuracy, he collected the groceries into the shopping trolley and paused for the next command. “Two kilograms of mangoes – ripe and juicy,” commanded Prem Chopra from a distance, seeing a huge pile of mangoes. In no time Ram Singh-070 had selected the best ones.

1. What did Prem Chopra think after buying the robot?

Ans. After buying the robot, Prem Chopra thought that if the robot could shop for groceries, then why not for better things like jewels.

2. What shows that Ram Singh-070 was very efficient?

Ans. Ram Singh-070 was efficient because he collected groceries and selected the best mangoes with great speed and accuracy.

3. What was a common sight in the market?

Ans. Robots carrying heavy packets, buying theatre tickets and carrying groceries to the cars were a common sight in the market.

4. Robots were …… servants.

Ans. Robots were strange and amusing servants.

(6) Ram Singh-070 followed Prem Chopra like a faithful dog when he stopped at Gopal Jewellers. Through the glass window he saw a generous display of gold ornaments. Quickly Prem Chopra disappeared around the corner and spoke into the remote control – softly and clearly. “Pick up a necklace and hide. No noise. Information not to be revealed. Top secret. Otherwise I will defuse your system,” he threatened.

Ram Singh-070 moved inside the shop, close to the counter. His metallic palm extended forward silently and a necklace went into the storage unit without a clink or a jingle. Nobody took notice.

1. From where did Prem Chopra steal ornaments ?

Ans. Prem Chopra stole ornaments from Gopal Jewellers.

2. Which instruction were given to the robot to pick up the necklace?

Ans. The robot was instructed to pick up the necklace and hide it without making noise and not to reveal the information.

3. What did Prem Chopra warn the robot?

Ans. Prem Chopra warned the robot that if he revealed the information of theft, he would defuse his (robot’s) system.

4. How did Ram Singh – 070 steal the necklace?

Ans. Ram Singh extended his metallic palm, picked up the necklace and hid it into his storage unit without any noise.

(7) From expensive antiques to ornaments and precious stones, the shop-lifting went on for some days without any trace of anxiety and recognition in the beginning. But the confused reactions of shop-owners gradually became louder. Unaware, Prem Chopra went on with his shop-lifting spree until a young fruit vendor noticed an expensive bunch of Afghani grapes disappearing inside the metallic blue robot. The incident was related all over and no sooner had they heard than some shop-keepers recalled the presence of a metallic blue robot in their shops before their valuables were missing. This information reached the police headquarters in no time.

1. What things did Prem Chopra steal?

Ans. Prem Chopra stole expensive antiques, ornaments and precious stones.

2. What did a fruit vendor notice?

Ans. A fruit vendor noticed an expensive bunch of Afghani grapes disappearing inside the metallic blue robot.

3. The… of the shop-owners gradually became louder.

Ans. The confused reactions of the shop- owners gradually became louder.

4. What did some shopkeepers recall?

Ans. Some shopkeepers recalled the presence of a metallic blue robot in their shops before their valuables were missing.

(8) One day Prem Chopra guided Ram Singh 070 to Jhaveri Brothers for lifting precious gems. The police was waiting in readiness and the computerized cameras capable of split second recording, clicked him in the act. Ram Singh robot was caught, but Prem Chopra fled as soon as he saw, through the binoculars, two persons noting down Ram Singh’s licence number printed on his metallic neck.

Prem Chopra was arrested from his home, as owner of Ram Singh – 070 the thief.

1. Where did Prem Chopra guide Ram Singh-070? For what?

Ans. Prem Chopra guided Ram Singh – 070 to Jhaveri Brothers to steal precious gems.

2. How was Ram Singh – 070 caught?

Ans. Ram Singh – 070 was caught stealing in the computerized cameras set up by the police.

3. Why did Prem Chopra flee?

Ans. When Prem Chopra saw that Ram Singh – 070 was caught stealing and two persons were noting down his licence number printed on his metallic neck, he fled from there.

4. Why was Prem Chopra arrested?

Ans. Prem Chopra was arrested because he was the owner of Ram Singh – 070, the thief.

5. From where was Prem Chopra arrested?

Ans. Prem Chopra was arrested from his house.

(9) Soon after his arrest, Prem Chopra was released on bail until the court hearing. None of the stolen articles were recovered.

He had cleverly disposed them off through his gang. In the court he denied all the charges.

“Someone else seems to have tampered with Ram Singh – 070’s programs. The police found me at home,” he argued.

1. What happened after Prem Chopra was arrested?

Ans. After Prem Chopra was arrested, he was released on bail until the court hearing.

2. What did Prem Chopra say in the court?

Ans. Prem Chopra denied all the charges in the court.

3. Were the stolen articles recovered? Why?

Ans. The stolen articles were not recovered because Prem Chopra had disposed them off through his gang.

4. What did Prem Chopra argue in the court?

Ans. Prem Chopra argued that someone must have tampered with the robot’s programs and that the police had found him at home.

5. Why was Prem Chopra given bail?

Ans. Prem Chopra was given bail till the court hearing because none of the stolen articles were recovered from him.

(10) Counsel Goel cleared his throat and reached closer to the judge. “Considering Mr Chopra’s explanation and the happenings of the last few days when so many jewellers and curio dealers have been affected, it seems important to know the working of Ram Singh robot. I request Ram Singh robot to be called in the court.”

“Robot goes to court” were the headlines in the next day’s papers.

1. The headlines in the papers were …..

Ans. The headlines in the papers were Robot goes to court.

2. What did Counsel Goel request the judge?

Ans. Counsel Goel requested the judge to call the robot in the court.

3. Why was it important to know the working of the robot?

Ans. It was important to know the working of the robot because Counsel Goel was not satisfied with Prem Chopra’s explanation.

(11) The next day, the court was overcrowded with people keen to watch a robot in the witness box. Counsel Goel was ticking off points till the last moment. He appeared confident and crisp but so was Prem Chopra. Never would this machine man betray his master. The proceedings began and Ram Singh – 070 appeared in the witness box.

1. Why was the court overcrowded with people?

Ans. The court was overcrowded with people because they were keen to watch a robot in the witness box.

2. Counsel Goel appeared …….

Ans. Counsel Goel appeared confident and crisp.

3. Why was Prem Chopra confident?

Ans. Prem Chopra was confident because he knew that the robot would never betray his master.

(12) “Your honour,” counsel Goel began, “I am told by Super Robots that the memory tape designed in these types of robots contains information of the previous week.”

“But the case started a fortnight after the incident; the needed information must be wiped out,” the judge said.

Counsel Goel smiled softly staring at Prem Chopra. “Sir, the robot has been switched out of operation ever since.”

Prem Chopra’s face fell but he was confident Ram Singh-070 would obey his master. The secrets were sealed.

1. Why did the judge feel that the needed information must have been wiped out?

Ans. The judge felt that the needed information must have been wiped out because the memory tape contains information of the previous week and the case had started a fortnight after the incident.

2. Why was Counsel Goel sure that the information was not wiped out?

Ans. Counsel Goel was sure that the information was not wiped out because the robot had been switched out of operation since the incident.

3. Why was Prem Chopra confident?

Ans. Prem Chopra was confident because he knew that Ram Singh – 070 would obey his master and so the secrets were sealed.

(13) Counsel Goel turned to Ram Singh robot. “Who is your master ?” he asked briefly. A dull blue light flashed and after a momentary whirring sound, the robot squeaked in his metallic tone, “Mr Prem Chopra.”

“What did you do for Mr Prem Chopra?”

A pause, a whir, then a metallic answer, “Cleaning, mowing the lawn, washing, doing dishes, shopping …”

“Recall in detail your activities of last six days,” counsel Goel interrupted.

1. What did Counsel Goel ask the robot to do?

Ans. Counsel Goel asked the robot to recall his activities of the last six days.

2. What did Counsel Goel ask the robot?

Ans. Counsel Goel asked the robot who his master was and what he did for him.

(14) Counsel Goel stopped the tape. “Notice the pause, Your Honour. Some action is not revealed. What were those instructions? Who gave these instructions?” he questioned Ram Singh-070.

“Information not to be revealed,” he responded.

“But why?”

“Robots do not disobey masters

“Several people who have suffered losses will be harmed if these instructions are not reported. What were those instructions?” counsel Goel persuaded.

“Robots do not harm people,” Ram Singh-070 responded mechanically.

1. Why did Counsel Goel ask the judge to notice the pause?

Ans. Counsel Goel asked the judge to notice the pause because that meant that some action and instructions were not revealed.

2. Why did the robot not reveal the information?

Ans. The robot did not reveal the information because robots do not disobey their masters.

3. Why did Counsel Goel persuade the robot to reveal the information?

Ans. Counsel Goel persuaded the robot to reveal the information because many people who had suffered losses would be harmed if the instructions were not reported.

4. “……” Ram Singh-070 responded mechanically.

Ans. “Robots do not harm people,” Ram Singh-070 responded mechanically.

(15) “Many, many people have suffered. Speak up, Ram Singh-070,” Counsel Goel stressed each word.

“No, Ram Singh,” Prem Chopra shouted nervously but the judge warned, “Keep quiet.”

“Come on Ram Singh – 070,” the judge said. Ram Singh-070 jerked his head left, then right towards the judge.

A clicking sound indicated the hampering of running tapes and jamming of caution signals pip-pip, pip-pip. The crackling sound and the indigo light intensified. A red light flashed on the forehead of Ram Singh robot signaling “Danger. Reporting system failed.” Tiny shutters in the centre of his chest opened displaying a small TV screen flashing. “SYSTEM DISINTIGRATED.” Ram Singh robot had defused.

1. Why did Prem Chopra shout nervously?

Ans. Prem Chopra shouted nervously because Counsel Goel asked the robot to speak the truth as many people had suffered.

2. A clicking sound indicated ….

Ans. A clicking sound indicated the hampering of running tapes.

3. What did the red light flashing on the robot’s forehead signal?

Ans. The red light flashing on the robot’s forehead signalled a system failure.

4. What message was flashed on the screen?

Ans. The message flashed on the screen was System Disintegrated.

5. What happened to the robot?

Ans. The robot had defused.

(16) “Oh, no,” cried the salesman of Super Robots. “He is defused, he is dead.” There was a hush in the court room. Silence prevailed for long in the court room. The counsel cleared his throat and said, “Robots do not cause harm to people and neither can they disobey their masters. Those instructions from Mr Prem Chopra were not to be revealed. They could have been injurious to his own existence – a threat to the robot’s life. If he revealed them, he would disobey his master; if he did not, he would harm others. This conflict brought Ram Singh’s end. He chose to break apart rather than to telling a lie, hurting human beings or becoming unfaithful.” Traces of pain and depression marked the counsel’s face.

The judge pondered for a while and proclaimed, “The court declares Prem Chopra guilty of theft!”

1. Why was there a hush in the court room?

Ans. There was hush in the court room because the robot had defused-he was dead.

2. What did Ram Singh do with himself at last?

Ans. At last Ram Singh broke apart rather than tell a lie, hurt humans or become unfaithful.

3. If the robot had revealed the instructions, ….

Ans. If the robot had revealed the information, he would disobey his master.

4. If the robot did not reveal the instructions, ….

Ans. If the robot did not reveal the information, he would harm others.

5. What was Ram Singh-070’s conflict?

Ans. Ram Singh-070’s conflict was that if he revealed the instructions, he would disobey his master and if he did not, he would harm others.

6. What did the judge proclaim?

Ans. The judge proclaimed that Prem Chopra was guilty of theft.

7. What was the counsel’s reaction when the robot was diffused?

Ans. When the robot was defused, the counsel was pained and depressed.

8. If the robot revealed the instructions, it would have been injurious ….

Ans. If the robot revealed the instructions, it would have been injurious to his own existence – a threat to the robot’s life.

2. Frame sentences using the given set of words. You may change the forms of the words.

(1) step on – threshold

Just when Mr Das stepped on the threshold of his house, his phone rang.

(2) pause – breath – continue

Mohan was so excited that he did not even pause for a breath and continued his story.

(3) come forward – welcome – guest

The teacher asked Rucha to come forward and welcome the guest.

(4) design work

There are robots that are designed to work in homes and industries.

(5) adhere to – principles

All the employees must adhere to the principles of the company.

3. Write short notes using the given questions/ points.

(1) Ram Singh-070-The Human Robot

(What was the colour of the robot ? -What could he do?-Which were the three principles that were inbuilt in his system? – Was he thoroughly efficient? How? What did he steal for Prem Chopra?-When was he caught? – What happened in the end?)

Ans. Ram Singh was a metallic blue robot. He was perfectly programmed to function in the household, cleaning, arranging, collecting groceries from the super market, tending the lawn, mailing letters, relating TV programmes, selecting news from the paper. He had an in-built system of three principles: the robot will obey his master, the robot will not harm humans; and the robot will not take harm to self. Ram Singh – 070 was thoroughly efficient, with tremendous speed and accuracy. He stole expensive antiques, ornaments and precious stones for Prem Chopra, his master. At last he was caught stealing precious gems. When he was produced in the court, Ram Singh chose to break apart rather than tell a lie, hurt human beings or become unfaithful.

(2) Conflict of Ram Singh-070 with Itself

(in-built system of three principles -produced in court-Prem Chopra had threatened to defuse him – could not disobey his master – conflict – if he revealed the information – disobey his master – if he did not reveal the information – harm people-break apart than tell a lie)

Ans. Ram Singh had an in-built system of three principles: the robot will obey his master, the robot will not harm humans; and the robot will not take harm to self. When he was produced in the court, his master, Prem Chopra was confident that the robot would never disobey him. He had threatened Ram Singh that he would defuse him if he revealed any information about stolen goods. Thus Ram Singh was in conflict. If he revealed the information, he would disobey his master. And if he did not, he would harm many other people. This conflict brought Ram Singh’s end. He chose to break apart rather than tell a lie, hurt human beings or become unfaithful.

(3) Ram Singh – 070-The Thief

(How did he steal a necklace from Gopal Jewellers? – What did Prem Chopra warn him?-What other things did he steal? What did he steal from the fruit- seller-Was he caught?-Why did he go to Jhaveri Brothers? – How was he caught?)

Ans. Ram Singh-070 was owned by Prem Chopra. Prem Chopra used him to steal many things. When they went to Gopal Jewellers, Prem Chopra instructed Ram Singh-070 to pick up a necklace quietly. He warned the robot that if he revealed the information, he would be diffused. Ram Singh-070 picked up a necklace with his metallic palm and put it into his storage unit. There was not a clink or a jingle. No one noticed it. Besides this, Ram Singh – 070 stole expensive antiques, ornaments and precious stones. One day, Ram Singh – 070 stole a bunch of expensive Afghani grapes, but he was seen by the fruit-seller. One day, Prem Chopra instructed Ram Singh – 070 to steal precious gems from Jhaveri Brothers. But the police, who was waiting with computerized cameras, caught him stealing the gems.

4. Select the title of the Read related with each sentence.

(Note: Important sentences of this Read pare given here.)

(1) Our best ones are for consumers like you – for the home,

(2) The salesman led him through a brightly-lit, richly-carpeted gallery into a huge dome-shaped hall glowing with fluorescent light.

(3) This one is perfectly programmed to function in the household,

(4) It operates within a limited radius of a kilometre.

(5) The salesman demonstrated the gait, grip, movement and some programmed functions.

(6) He nodded delightedly and assigned the sale deed and contract of ‘no misuse of the robot’.

(7) With tremendous speed and accuracy, he collected the groceries into the shopping trolley and paused for the next command.

(8) No noise. Information not to be revealed. Top secret. Otherwise I will defuse your system,

(9) The confused reactions of shop-owners gradually became louder. ($)

(10) The police was waiting in readiness and the computerized cameras capable of split second recording, clicked him in the act.

(11) He had cleverly disposed them of through his gang.

(12) In the court he denied all the charges.

(13) Never would this machine man betray his master.

(14) The next day, the court was overcrowded with people keen to watch a robot in the witness box.

(15) Several people who have suffered losses will be harmed if these instructions are not reported.

(16) He is defused, he is dead.

(17) If he revealed them, he would disobey his master;

(18) If he did not, he would harm others.

(19) He chose to break apart rather than telling a lie, hurting human beings or becoming unfaithful.

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