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Political Science NCERT Solutions Class 9 English - Moments Chapter 9 – The Beggar
Class 9 English - Moments
Last Updated: 31 May 2026
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Q1. What was Lushkoff's profession before he became a beggar?
✓ Correct Answer: A
Q2. Why did Lushkoff lose his job?
✓ Correct Answer: D
Q3. What did Lushkoff initially claim to be when he met Sergei?
✓ Correct Answer: A
Q4. How did Sergei react when he recognized Lushkoff as a beggar?
✓ Correct Answer: A
Q5. What work did Sergei offer to Lushkoff?
✓ Correct Answer: A
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Tough Words (Glossary)
pity
Meaning: Sympathy for someone’s suffering
अर्थ: दया
"He felt pity for the hungry man."
copecks
Meaning: Russian coins of small value
अर्थ: रूसी छोटे सिक्के
"The beggar asked for a few copecks."
intrigues
Meaning: Secret, dishonest plans
अर्थ: षड्यंत्र
"The king lost his throne due to intrigues."
calumny
Meaning: A false statement to damage reputation
अर्थ: बदनाम करने का झूठ
"She was a victim of calumny."
advocate
Meaning: A lawyer
अर्थ: वकील
"The advocate presented the case strongly."
suppliant
Meaning: A person who humbly asks for help
अर्थ: विनम्र याचक
"The suppliant begged for help."
mendicant
Meaning: A beggar
अर्थ: भिखारी
"The mendicant walked from door to door."
province
Meaning: A region of a country
अर्थ: प्रांत
"He lived in the northern province."
ashamed
Meaning: Feeling shame
अर्थ: शर्मिंदा
"She felt ashamed of lying."
circumstances
Meaning: Conditions affecting a situation
अर्थ: परिस्थितियाँ
"He lost his job due to circumstances."
overshoes
Meaning: Shoes worn over ordinary shoes
अर्थ: जूते के ऊपर पहनने वाले जूते
"His overshoes were torn."
expelled
Meaning: Removed or forced to leave
अर्थ: निकाला गया
"He was expelled from school for cheating."
flushed
Meaning: Turned red from emotion
अर्थ: लाल हो जाना
"He flushed with anger."
disgust
Meaning: Strong dislike
अर्थ: घृणा
"She looked at him with disgust."
dishonesty
Meaning: Lack of honesty
अर्थ: बेईमानी
"Dishonesty never brings success."
swindling
Meaning: Cheating or tricking
अर्थ: धोखाधड़ी
"Swindling people is a crime."
fiction
Meaning: Made-up story
अर्थ: कल्पना
"The story was pure fiction."
formerly
Meaning: In the past
अर्थ: पूर्व में
"Formerly, he worked as a singer."
perplexity
Meaning: Confusion
अर्थ: उलझन
"The math question caused him perplexity."
irresolutely
Meaning: Without certainty, hesitantly
अर्थ: अनिश्चित रूप से
"He walked irresolutely towards the stage."
undermined
Meaning: Weakened or damaged
अर्थ: कमजोर कर दिया गया
"His health was undermined by smoking."
inclination
Meaning: A natural tendency to act or feel
अर्थ: स्वाभाविक प्रवृत्ति
"She had no inclination to study."
wrathfully
Meaning: With great anger
अर्थ: क्रोधपूर्वक
"He shouted wrathfully at the thief."
pseudo
Meaning: False or pretending
अर्थ: झूठा
"It was a pseudo name he used."
billet
Meaning: A piece of cut wood
अर्थ: लकड़ी का गट्ठा
"He placed a billet on the fire."
feebly
Meaning: In a weak manner
अर्थ: कमज़ोरी से
"The old man spoke feebly."
cautiously
Meaning: Carefully, avoiding risk
अर्थ: सावधानी से
"He walked cautiously on the ice."
waif
Meaning: A homeless or neglected person
अर्थ: लावारिस बच्चा/गरीब व्यक्ति
"The waif slept on the street."
jeered
Meaning: Mocked or laughed at
अर्थ: मजाक उड़ाया
"The crowd jeered at the player."
indebted
Meaning: Owing thanks or gratitude
अर्थ: ऋणी
"I am indebted to my teacher for my success."