The answers to the question paper based on the tragic incident of Krishnendu Das:

The answers to the question paper based on the tragic incident of Krishnendu Das:

Answer Key

Section A: Reading Comprehension (20 Marks)

A. Answer in complete sentences (2x5 = 10 Marks)

1. Krishnendu Das was a Class 7 student from Uttarpara in West Bengal.

2. Krishnendu picked up a packet of chips lying outside the shop, thinking someone might have dropped it and he wanted to eat it.

3. Shubhankar Dikshit, a shopkeeper and civic volunteer, allegedly accused Krishnendu of theft and humiliated him in front of a crowd, even threatening to take him to the police.

4. In his final letter, Krishnendu wrote that he did not steal the chips and asked not to be misunderstood after his death.

5. The local people and social media users are furious and are demanding the immediate arrest of Shubhankar Dikshit.

B. MCQs – Choose the correct option (1x5 = 5 Marks)

6. c) Buy a packet of chips

7. b) Civic volunteer

8. d) Outside the shop

9. b) Committed suicide

10. c) Immediate arrest of the accused

C. Vocabulary and Grammar (1x5 = 5 Marks)

11. Humiliation synonym: Insult / Shame

12. Opposite of accused: Innocent / Defender

13. Sentence: The grieving family could not hold back their tears at the funeral.

14. Tense: Past Perfect Tense

15. Voice change: The boy was accused of theft by the civic volunteer.

Section B: Writing Skills (20 Marks)

16. Report Writing – Model Answer (10 Marks)

Class 7 Student Ends Life After False Theft Accusation Uttarpara, West Bengal, May 2025: A tragic incident has shocked the town of Uttarpara, where a Class 7 student named Krishnendu Das died by suicide after being falsely accused of theft. The boy had gone to a local shop to buy a packet of chips, and upon finding a packet outside, he picked it up. The shopkeeper, Shubhankar Dikshit, who is also a civic volunteer, publicly accused the boy of stealing and threatened to take him to the police. Unable to bear the public humiliation, Krishnendu returned home and took his own life. Before his death, he left behind a note explaining that he did not steal the chips and requested not to be misunderstood. The incident has sparked outrage in the community and on social media, with people demanding the immediate arrest of the accused. The police have begun an investigation, and pressure is mounting on the authorities for justice.

17. Paragraph Writing – Model Answer (10 Marks)

The Dangers of Public Humiliation on Children’s Mental Health Public humiliation can have devastating effects on a child's mental health. Children are emotionally sensitive and cannot easily cope with shame or insult, especially when it comes from elders or authority figures. When a child is accused or embarrassed in front of others, it damages their self-esteem and may lead to depression or anxiety. In extreme cases, like that of Krishnendu Das, such humiliation can even push a child to end their life. Society must understand that a child’s mental health is fragile and should be protected. Instead of public shaming, gentle guidance and private correction can make children feel safe and supported. Schools, families, and communities must work together to ensure children grow in a respectful and compassionate environment.

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