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Why is Bholi’s father worried about her?
Solution
Bholi’s father was worried about her as she had neither good looks nor intelligence.He did not know how he would find a suitable groom for her.
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Various social evils that exist in -
- big cities
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Pick out Hindi words used in the story written in English. Give their English alternative.
- Bholi - simpleton
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The story focusses on some social problems and evil practices that are prevailing in the society. Read the text carefully and make a list of all social problems and evil practices. Discuss in the class to find some solutions to these problems. One is done for you.
| Social problems and evil practices | Probable Solutions |
| 1. Discrimination between a boy child and a girl child. | 1. Both must be treated equal at family, school, and society levels |
| 2. | 2. |
| 3. | 3. |
| 4. | 4. |
Glance through the story again and describe Bholi’s character before and after her meeting with the teacher. Complete the table and then write two paragraphs describing the change seen in her character. One is done for you.
| Before | After |
| 1. She was called simpleton, children made fun of her and mimicked her. | 1. She became confident and was able to utter her name. |
| 2. | 2. |
| 3. | 3. |
| 4. | 4. |
Fill in the boxes with proper letters so as to find various characters in the story by their specialities. One is done for you.
a.
| N | u | m | b | e | r | d | a |
r |
b.
| T | c |
c.
| h | d |
d.
| a | d | s |
e.
| a | h |
f.
| e | h | r |
Parents play a crucial role in the upbringing of their children. Critically examine the parents of Bholi and Ebright, highlighting their impact on their children’s lives.
The credit of Bholi's transformation to Sulekha goes to her teacher. Elaborate with reference to the text.
How does education play a transformative role in Bholi's life?
