Option 1 -> The father's "stern voice" and command "No excuses, Swami" indicate he is not easy-going.
Option 2 -> The father sets firm expectations ("I expect it done before dinner"), uses a stern tone, and his voice "boomed" authoritatively, showing strict disciplinary behavior.
Option 3 -> Ensuring homework completion shows he cares about Swami's education, contradicting this option.
Option 4 -> A parent who monitors homework and sets clear expectations demonstrates responsibility, not irresponsibility.
Hence, Option 2: A strict disciplinarian -> The passage clearly portrays Swami's father as someone who maintains discipline through his stern voice, non-negotiable expectations ("No excuses"), and authoritative commands that make Swami wince and trudge home reluctantly -> correct