NCERT Solutions for Class 8 English Chapter 4 - Bepin Choudhary's Lapse of Memory

The man stared at Bepin Babu in disbelief because the man vouched that he had met Bepin in Ranchi and knew him but Bepin refused to accept that.

He spent the Puja holidays on October 58 in Kanpur with a friend.

Primal knew that Bepin slipped near Hudroo’s fall and injured his leg, preferred food by a bawarchi, and hence stayed in a Bungalow and his wife died about 10 years ago.

By stating the facts about his bag of books, his wife’s death, his brother’s insanity, and his foot injury, Primal proved that he indeed knew Bepin very well. This made him worried about what Primal had said. He could not recollect the meeting held in Ranchi.

There was a mark of an old injury on his right leg as stated by Parimal but he could not decide if that was from an old childhood injury or due to the reason stated by Parimal. Since he was right about that it caused further confusion in Bepin’s mind and he decided to ask Dinesh Mukerji, who was also with him in Ranchi, as stated by Parimal. This would finally put an end to the confusion that was created.

Bepin was scared about the reaction he might receive from Mr. Mukerji. If the whole incident from Ranchi turns out to be false, Mr. Mukerji would declare him insane. After the incident at the bookshop, he was constantly disturbed and he had no other means to ease his anxiety other than asking Mr. Mukerji but he decided to call him to reduce the embarrassment.

Mr. Mukerji confirmed his visit to Ranchi in Octorber’58 after checking his diary. This increased Bepin’s worries since he could not recollect anything about the trip and under what circumstances had he forgotten about it.

Chunilal was having a rough time lately and thought about contacting Bepin who was his old schoolmate. He planned to come and meet him for a job but Bepin knew he could not help him and told him that too.

Dr. Chandra had never seen a case as peculiar as Bepin. He could remember everything except the trip to Ranchi. The only plausible reason the doctor could collect was that due to an unknown reason the incident must have slipped from his mind. His case left him puzzled and it was out of his experience.

 Chunilal played a trick with Bepin’s mind and made him feel like he had forgotten sections from his life, particularly a trip he took to Ranchi. He did not actually forget anything. It was just revenge Chunilal was taking from Bepin for not helping him out. 

Chunilal wanted to take revenge on Bepin for not helping him when he had no money and job. He was a good writer wither budding inspiration and hence took revenge by rekindling the memory of his fall near Hudroo.

Bepin worked daily in his office at a big firm and was a hardworking and dedicated individual. He had worked with the company for twenty-five years and had a reputation for being a conscientious worker.

 Chunilal wanted to meet Bepin to inquire about work. Bepin avoided meeting him but one day he gathered up courage and met him to discuss the Ranchi trip which he could not gather any memory about. Chunilal, contrary to his expectations, did confirm that he went on a trip to Ranchi which left Bepin baffled and decided to consult a doctor to get his memory loss treated.

It seems like after falling at the Hudroo Falls Bepin lost his memory and could not recollect the incidents thereafter. The fall was impactful and he injured his hip. That was the last place where he could collect some evidence about his trip to Ranchi.

He would have been filled with remorse refusing to help an old friend, Chunilal but he saw through his trick. He would have finally realized that he was indeed a victim of forgetfulness.

(i). Column B

(ii). Column A

(iii). Column B

(vi). Column B

(i).  I have to cut my hair every month.

(ii).  We had to go for swimming lessons last year.

(iii). She has to tell the principal the truth.

(iv). They had to take the baby to the doctor.

(v). We have to complain to the police about the noise.

(vi).  Romit had to finish his homework before he could come out to play.

(vii).  I had to repair my cycle yesterday.

(i) At/from a close quarters-to stand near somebody to observe something about him

(ii) Break into a smile-to pass instant smile to the other person

(iii) Carry on-to continue in a process

(iv) have a clean record-keep something for reference

(v) Beat about the bush-not to say exactly.

(i). Stop beating about the bush and tell me what you want.

 Idiom:  beating about the bush - avoiding the main topic, not coming straight to   the point

(ii).  If you don't pay attention to the announcement, you might board the wrong train.

Idiom:  pay attention - listen carefully

(iii). The villagers tried to pin the crime on the young woman.

Idiom:  pin the crime - place the responsibility of the crime

(vi). Bepin Babu loved telling people that he was under doctor's orders to eat early.

Idiom:  under doctor's orders - in the complete necessity

(v). The teacher raised his eyebrows when the students said that they had revised all their lessons.

Idiom:  raised his eyebrows - expressed doubt/surprise