Bholi’s real name was Sulekha. She was just 10 months old when she suffered a brain injury due to which she always remained backward child and came to be known as Bholi, the simpleton. At birth she was fair and pretty but at the age of two she suffered from small pox. Her entire body was fully disfiRead more
Bholi’s real name was Sulekha. She was just 10 months old when she suffered a brain injury due to which she always remained backward child and came to be known as Bholi, the simpleton. At birth she was fair and pretty but at the age of two she suffered from small pox. Her entire body was fully disfigured. These were the reasons her 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.
Being the revenue official of the government of the village Bholi’s father was asked to set an example by sending her daughters to school. Bholi was sent to school because there was a little chance of her getting married, with her ugly face and lack of sense. For more answers visit to website: httpsRead more
Being the revenue official of the government of the village Bholi’s father was asked to set an example by sending her daughters to school. Bholi was sent to school because there was a little chance of her getting married, with her ugly face and lack of sense.
Yes, Bholi enjoys her first day at school as she was glad to find so many girls almost of her own age present there. She hoped that one of these girls might become her friend. For more answers visit to website: https://www.tiwariacademy.com/ncert-solutions/class-10/english/
Yes, Bholi enjoys her first day at school as she was glad to find so many girls almost of her own age present there. She hoped that one of these girls might become her friend.
when she could not speak her own name other girls started laughing at her and she felt embarrassed. She was treated the same way at her home. But she found her teacher different from the people at home as the teacher was polite and this touched her heart. For more answers visit to website: https://wRead more
when she could not speak her own name other girls started laughing at her and she felt embarrassed. She was treated the same way at her home. But she found her teacher different from the people at home as the teacher was polite and this touched her heart.
Bholi’s parents accepted Bishamber’s marriage proposal because he was a well set man. He had own house and a big shop. They feared that if they don’t accept the proposal, she would not be married for the rest of her life. They thought that this was their only chance as Bishamber was from another vilRead more
Bholi’s parents accepted Bishamber’s marriage proposal because he was a well set man. He had own house and a big shop. They feared that if they don’t accept the proposal, she would not be married for the rest of her life. They thought that this was their only chance as Bishamber was from another village and did not about her pock-marks and lack of sense.
When Bishamber saw Sulekha’s face he was shocked to see her face. He did not want to marry her then but put a condition that he will marry only if Bholi’s father would pay him five thousand rupees. This was the reason marriage did not take place because the groom demanded dowry. For more answers visRead more
When Bishamber saw Sulekha’s face he was shocked to see her face. He did not want to marry her then but put a condition that he will marry only if Bholi’s father would pay him five thousand rupees. This was the reason marriage did not take place because the groom demanded dowry.
Bholi had many apprehensions about going to school. She compared herself to their old cow, Lakshmi, who had been turned out of the house and sold. When she got a clean dress, bathed and oil was rubbed into her dry hair, only then she felt that she was going to a better place than her home. For moreRead more
Bholi had many apprehensions about going to school. She compared herself to their old cow, Lakshmi, who had been turned out of the house and sold. When she got a clean dress, bathed and oil was rubbed into her dry hair, only then she felt that she was going to a better place than her home.
Bholi’s teacher played an important role in changing the course of her life. While everyone at the school laughed and made fun of her, she was polite and friendly which touched her heart. Her teacher always encouraged her and was affectionate towards her and said to Bholi to put her fears of not ablRead more
Bholi’s teacher played an important role in changing the course of her life. While everyone at the school laughed and made fun of her, she was polite and friendly which touched her heart. Her teacher always encouraged her and was affectionate towards her and said to Bholi to put her fears of not able to speak aside. The teacher transformed her into a confident person who could read, write and speak clearly.
Bholi’s father agreed to this marriage proposal because according to him she was lucky to get a well-to-do bridegroom who owned a big shop, had a house of his own and had several thousand in the bank. Moreover, he did not ask for any dowry. He was totally unaware of Bholi’s her pock-marks and her laRead more
Bholi’s father agreed to this marriage proposal because according to him she was lucky to get a well-to-do bridegroom who owned a big shop, had a house of his own and had several thousand in the bank. Moreover, he did not ask for any dowry. He was totally unaware of Bholi’s her pock-marks and her lack of sense. She accepted the marriage proposal because of her father’s pride. Later she rejected the marriage because the bride groom demanded five thousand rupees as dowry. Bholi’s father was pleading and humiliated and could give only two thousand rupees to Bishamber. She decided not to marry him. This tells us that she had self-respect and knows what is right or wrong and is able to take a wise decision.
The world Bholi means a simple person who is innocent at heart. Throughout the story she had been a simpleton who hardly expressed her opinion. The word Sulekha means the person with beautiful sense of letters. In this story this word has a well-built meaning of being a educated, gifted and mature iRead more
The world Bholi means a simple person who is innocent at heart. Throughout the story she had been a simpleton who hardly expressed her opinion. The word Sulekha means the person with beautiful sense of letters. In this story this word has a well-built meaning of being a educated, gifted and mature individual. After getting educated, Bholi had really changed to Sulekha and her affirmation during marriage was her declaration to the world that she is no more a Bholi but Sulekha.
Why is Bholi’s father worried about her?
Bholi’s real name was Sulekha. She was just 10 months old when she suffered a brain injury due to which she always remained backward child and came to be known as Bholi, the simpleton. At birth she was fair and pretty but at the age of two she suffered from small pox. Her entire body was fully disfiRead more
Bholi’s real name was Sulekha. She was just 10 months old when she suffered a brain injury due to which she always remained backward child and came to be known as Bholi, the simpleton. At birth she was fair and pretty but at the age of two she suffered from small pox. Her entire body was fully disfigured. These were the reasons her 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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For what unusual reasons is Bholi sent to school?
Being the revenue official of the government of the village Bholi’s father was asked to set an example by sending her daughters to school. Bholi was sent to school because there was a little chance of her getting married, with her ugly face and lack of sense. For more answers visit to website: httpsRead more
Being the revenue official of the government of the village Bholi’s father was asked to set an example by sending her daughters to school. Bholi was sent to school because there was a little chance of her getting married, with her ugly face and lack of sense.
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Does Bholi enjoy her first day at school?
Yes, Bholi enjoys her first day at school as she was glad to find so many girls almost of her own age present there. She hoped that one of these girls might become her friend. For more answers visit to website: https://www.tiwariacademy.com/ncert-solutions/class-10/english/
Yes, Bholi enjoys her first day at school as she was glad to find so many girls almost of her own age present there. She hoped that one of these girls might become her friend.
For more answers visit to website:
See lesshttps://www.tiwariacademy.com/ncert-solutions/class-10/english/
Does she find her teacher different from the people at home?
when she could not speak her own name other girls started laughing at her and she felt embarrassed. She was treated the same way at her home. But she found her teacher different from the people at home as the teacher was polite and this touched her heart. For more answers visit to website: https://wRead more
when she could not speak her own name other girls started laughing at her and she felt embarrassed. She was treated the same way at her home. But she found her teacher different from the people at home as the teacher was polite and this touched her heart.
For more answers visit to website:
See lesshttps://www.tiwariacademy.com/ncert-solutions/class-10/english/
Why do Bholi’s parents accept Bishamber’s marriage proposal?
Bholi’s parents accepted Bishamber’s marriage proposal because he was a well set man. He had own house and a big shop. They feared that if they don’t accept the proposal, she would not be married for the rest of her life. They thought that this was their only chance as Bishamber was from another vilRead more
Bholi’s parents accepted Bishamber’s marriage proposal because he was a well set man. He had own house and a big shop. They feared that if they don’t accept the proposal, she would not be married for the rest of her life. They thought that this was their only chance as Bishamber was from another village and did not about her pock-marks and lack of sense.
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Why does the marriage not take place?
When Bishamber saw Sulekha’s face he was shocked to see her face. He did not want to marry her then but put a condition that he will marry only if Bholi’s father would pay him five thousand rupees. This was the reason marriage did not take place because the groom demanded dowry. For more answers visRead more
When Bishamber saw Sulekha’s face he was shocked to see her face. He did not want to marry her then but put a condition that he will marry only if Bholi’s father would pay him five thousand rupees. This was the reason marriage did not take place because the groom demanded dowry.
For more answers visit to website:
See lesshttps://www.tiwariacademy.com/ncert-solutions/class-10/english/
Bholi had many apprehensions about going to school. What made her feel that she was going to a better place than her home?
Bholi had many apprehensions about going to school. She compared herself to their old cow, Lakshmi, who had been turned out of the house and sold. When she got a clean dress, bathed and oil was rubbed into her dry hair, only then she felt that she was going to a better place than her home. For moreRead more
Bholi had many apprehensions about going to school. She compared herself to their old cow, Lakshmi, who had been turned out of the house and sold. When she got a clean dress, bathed and oil was rubbed into her dry hair, only then she felt that she was going to a better place than her home.
For more answers visit to website:
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How did Bholi’s teacher play an important role in changing the course of her life?
Bholi’s teacher played an important role in changing the course of her life. While everyone at the school laughed and made fun of her, she was polite and friendly which touched her heart. Her teacher always encouraged her and was affectionate towards her and said to Bholi to put her fears of not ablRead more
Bholi’s teacher played an important role in changing the course of her life. While everyone at the school laughed and made fun of her, she was polite and friendly which touched her heart. Her teacher always encouraged her and was affectionate towards her and said to Bholi to put her fears of not able to speak aside. The teacher transformed her into a confident person who could read, write and speak clearly.
For more answers visit to website:
See lesshttps://www.tiwariacademy.com/ncert-solutions/class-10/english/
Why did Bholi at first agree to an unequal match? Why did she later reject the marriage? What does this tell us about her?
Bholi’s father agreed to this marriage proposal because according to him she was lucky to get a well-to-do bridegroom who owned a big shop, had a house of his own and had several thousand in the bank. Moreover, he did not ask for any dowry. He was totally unaware of Bholi’s her pock-marks and her laRead more
Bholi’s father agreed to this marriage proposal because according to him she was lucky to get a well-to-do bridegroom who owned a big shop, had a house of his own and had several thousand in the bank. Moreover, he did not ask for any dowry. He was totally unaware of Bholi’s her pock-marks and her lack of sense. She accepted the marriage proposal because of her father’s pride. Later she rejected the marriage because the bride groom demanded five thousand rupees as dowry. Bholi’s father was pleading and humiliated and could give only two thousand rupees to Bishamber. She decided not to marry him. This tells us that she had self-respect and knows what is right or wrong and is able to take a wise decision.
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Bholi’s real name is Sulekha. We are told this right at the beginning. But only in the last but one paragraph of the story is Bholi called Sulekha again. Why do you think she is called Sulekha at that point in the story?
The world Bholi means a simple person who is innocent at heart. Throughout the story she had been a simpleton who hardly expressed her opinion. The word Sulekha means the person with beautiful sense of letters. In this story this word has a well-built meaning of being a educated, gifted and mature iRead more
The world Bholi means a simple person who is innocent at heart. Throughout the story she had been a simpleton who hardly expressed her opinion. The word Sulekha means the person with beautiful sense of letters. In this story this word has a well-built meaning of being a educated, gifted and mature individual. After getting educated, Bholi had really changed to Sulekha and her affirmation during marriage was her declaration to the world that she is no more a Bholi but Sulekha.
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See lesshttps://www.tiwariacademy.com/ncert-solutions/class-10/english/