Chapter 3:
WHY BOYS FAIL IN COLLEGE
Answer the Questions
Q1: According to the author there are some boys who fall because they do not try. Who are they? Can
we help them?
Ans: The boys who do not try to pass the examination are those who suffer from some nervous habits. They
cannot sit at the desk to work. They waste their time in useless activities. We cannot give them any help
except to tell them the real problem.
Q2: How does a mistaken ambition on the part of boys and their parents lead to the failure of the
boys?
Ans: The mistaken ambition is the fault of parents. They force their son to study those subjects for which he
has no taste . As a result, he does not take interest is such a course of studies and then fails.
Q3: There are some boys who have done well at school but fail to make their mark at college. Who
are they? Do you have such boys in colleges in your country?
Ans: Some talented boys pass the school examination without any hard work. They think that they would
pass the college examination in this way. So, they do not work hard. As a result they fail. Some such boys
could be found in the colleges of every country. Ours is no exception.
04: How does financial pressure lead to the failure of students described in the lesson? Do you have
similar cases in your country?
Ans: Some poor parents ask their sons to earn a part of the college expenses. So, the students have to earn to
meet their expenses. And much of their time is wasted in this way. As a result, they fail. Such students could
be found in our country.
05: To what extent does the question of health lead to failure at college? How far can the college
authorities with their medical officers help students in such cases?
Ans: The students suffering from bad health cannot pay heed to their studies. As a result, they fail. The
college authorities and the college doctor should help such students. There should be a close cooperation
between the teaching staff and the college doctor In this regard.
Q6: What place would you accord to sportsmen in colleges?
Ans: The main purpose of a college is to impart education. But the college should not ignore sports. If games
are blocking the way of education, they should be banned. If a student is too much interested in games, he
should be asked to become a professional player.
Q7: There are some students who join college for the fun of it. Should they be allowed to stay?
Ans: The main purpose of a college is to impart education. If a student joins the college for fun or for some
other purposes, he should be asked to mend his way. And, if he does not leave his useless activities, he
should not be allowed to stay in the college.