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Chapter 5: Footprints without Feet
📖 Story
Class 10
✍️ H.G. Wells
NCERT First Flight
📖 Chapter Summary
This is a science fiction story about a brilliant scientist named Griffin who discovers a way to become invisible. However, instead of using his discovery for good, he uses it for mischief and crime. He becomes a homeless wanderer in London, steals food, and creates chaos. The story shows how scientific discoveries can be misused, and how intelligence without morality is dangerous.
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✅ NCERT Exercise Solutions
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Read and Find Out
4 Q
Q1.
Who was Griffin?
Ans: A brilliant but lawless scientist who discovered how to become invisible.
Q2.
How did Griffin become invisible?
Ans: He discovered a rare drug that made his body as transparent as glass.
Q3.
Why did Griffin set fire to his landlord's house?
Ans: Because the landlord had tried to eject him. In revenge, he set the house on fire and became invisible to escape.
Q4.
Where did Griffin wander?
Ans: He wandered in London, stealing food and money to survive.
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Thinking about the Text
2 Q
Q1.
What kind of a scientist was Griffin?
Ans: He was brilliant but lawless. He used his discovery for crime instead of good.
Q2.
What is the theme of the story?
Ans: Science can be dangerous if misused. Morality is essential for scientists.
❓ Important Questions
Q1. Why is the story named 'Footprints without Feet'?
Because the invisible Griffin's footprints appeared in the mud, but no feet were visible.
Q2. What is the message of the story?
Scientific discoveries should be used for the benefit of humanity, not for personal gain or crime.
📄 Previous Year Questions (PYQ)
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Q1. How did Griffin become invisible?
He discovered a rare drug that made his body as transparent as glass.
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Q2. Why did Griffin steal?
Because he needed food, clothes, and shelter. He had no money.
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Q3. What is the theme of 'Footprints without Feet'?
Science without morality can be dangerous.
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Griffin was a brilliant scientist.
ग्रिफिन एक प्रतिभाशाली वैज्ञानिक था।
He discovered a way to become invisible.
उसने अदृश्य होने का तरीका खोजा।
Instead of doing good, he used it for crime.
अच्छा करने के बजाय, उसने इसका इस्तेमाल अपराध के लिए किया।
He wandered in London, stealing food.
वह लंदन में भटकता रहा, खाना चुराता रहा।
His invisibility made him homeless.
उसकी अदृश्यता ने उसे बेघर बना दिया।
The story shows science can be misused.
कहानी दिखाती है कि विज्ञान का दुरुपयोग हो सकता है।