When Santosh’s parents refused to pay for her education, she politely informed them of her plans to earn money on her own by working part time so that she could pay her school fees. Then, her parents agreed to pay for her schooling in Delhi. This shows that Santosh was a mentally-strong girl and wasRead more
When Santosh’s parents refused to pay for her education, she politely informed them of her plans to earn money on her own by working part time so that she could pay her school fees. Then, her parents agreed to pay for her schooling in Delhi. This shows that Santosh was a mentally-strong girl and was determined to work very hard towards getting herself properly educated before being married like any other girl in the village.
When she turned sixteen and was under pressure to get married, Santosh threatened her parents that she would never marry without getting proper education. Therefore, she left home and got herself enrolled in a school in Delhi. For more answers visit to website: https://www.tiwariacademy.com/ncert-soRead more
When she turned sixteen and was under pressure to get married, Santosh threatened her parents that she would never marry without getting proper education. Therefore, she left home and got herself enrolled in a school in Delhi.
Due to the prevailing custom in the family Santosh was sent to the local village school even though Santosh’s parents could afford to send their children to the best schools. For more answers visit to website: https://www.tiwariacademy.com/ncert-solutions/class-9/english/beehive-chapter-8/
Due to the prevailing custom in the family Santosh was sent to the local village school even though Santosh’s parents could afford to send their children to the best schools.
Santosh, from the very beginning, lived life according to her wish. She was not restricted with the traditional way of life and was not ready to accept anything unreasonable. Where other girls wore traditional Indian dresses, Santosh preferred shorts. For more answers visit to website: https://www.tRead more
Santosh, from the very beginning, lived life according to her wish. She was not restricted with the traditional way of life and was not ready to accept anything unreasonable. Where other girls wore traditional Indian dresses, Santosh preferred shorts.
The ‘holy man’ was surprised because he had assumed that Santosh’s mother wanted a son but the grandmother told him that they were not curious to have a son. For more answers visit to website: https://www.tiwariacademy.com/ncert-solutions/class-9/english/beehive-chapter-8/
The ‘holy man’ was surprised because he had assumed that Santosh’s mother wanted a son but the grandmother told him that they were not curious to have a son.
Why did Santosh’s parents agree to pay for her schooling in Delhi? What mental qualities of Santosh are brought into light by this incident?
When Santosh’s parents refused to pay for her education, she politely informed them of her plans to earn money on her own by working part time so that she could pay her school fees. Then, her parents agreed to pay for her schooling in Delhi. This shows that Santosh was a mentally-strong girl and wasRead more
When Santosh’s parents refused to pay for her education, she politely informed them of her plans to earn money on her own by working part time so that she could pay her school fees. Then, her parents agreed to pay for her schooling in Delhi. This shows that Santosh was a mentally-strong girl and was determined to work very hard towards getting herself properly educated before being married like any other girl in the village.
For more answers visit to website:
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When did she leave home for Delhi, and why?
When she turned sixteen and was under pressure to get married, Santosh threatened her parents that she would never marry without getting proper education. Therefore, she left home and got herself enrolled in a school in Delhi. For more answers visit to website: https://www.tiwariacademy.com/ncert-soRead more
When she turned sixteen and was under pressure to get married, Santosh threatened her parents that she would never marry without getting proper education. Therefore, she left home and got herself enrolled in a school in Delhi.
For more answers visit to website:
See lesshttps://www.tiwariacademy.com/ncert-solutions/class-9/english/beehive-chapter-8/
Why was Santosh sent to the local school?
Due to the prevailing custom in the family Santosh was sent to the local village school even though Santosh’s parents could afford to send their children to the best schools. For more answers visit to website: https://www.tiwariacademy.com/ncert-solutions/class-9/english/beehive-chapter-8/
Due to the prevailing custom in the family Santosh was sent to the local village school even though Santosh’s parents could afford to send their children to the best schools.
For more answers visit to website:
See lesshttps://www.tiwariacademy.com/ncert-solutions/class-9/english/beehive-chapter-8/
Give an example to show that even as a young girl Santosh was not ready to accept anything unreasonable.
Santosh, from the very beginning, lived life according to her wish. She was not restricted with the traditional way of life and was not ready to accept anything unreasonable. Where other girls wore traditional Indian dresses, Santosh preferred shorts. For more answers visit to website: https://www.tRead more
Santosh, from the very beginning, lived life according to her wish. She was not restricted with the traditional way of life and was not ready to accept anything unreasonable. Where other girls wore traditional Indian dresses, Santosh preferred shorts.
For more answers visit to website:
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Why was the ‘holy man’ who gave Santosh’s mother his blessings surprised?
The ‘holy man’ was surprised because he had assumed that Santosh’s mother wanted a son but the grandmother told him that they were not curious to have a son. For more answers visit to website: https://www.tiwariacademy.com/ncert-solutions/class-9/english/beehive-chapter-8/
The ‘holy man’ was surprised because he had assumed that Santosh’s mother wanted a son but the grandmother told him that they were not curious to have a son.
For more answers visit to website:
See lesshttps://www.tiwariacademy.com/ncert-solutions/class-9/english/beehive-chapter-8/