Bholi by K.A. Abbas
✅ A. Short Answer Type Questions
(30–40 words each)
Q1. Describe the family of Ramlal.
Ramlal was a poor farmer. He had a big family with seven children. His wife was worried about their daughters, especially Bholi, who was weak and unattractive. He struggled to manage the household.
Q2. How did Sulekha become Bholi? What was the reason behind that?
Sulekha was called Bholi because she was simple-minded and slow in learning. She had suffered from smallpox in childhood, which left marks on her face. This made her weak and ignored.
Q3. What did Ramlal do to persuade Bishamber to marry Bholi?
Ramlal agreed to give a large dowry to Bishamber. He promised five thousand rupees and also offered ornaments and gifts. He accepted all demands to ensure Bholi’s marriage.
Q4. What did the Tehsildar suggest to Ramlal?
The Tehsildar advised Ramlal to send his daughter Bholi to school. He said educating a girl was important. He believed education would improve her future and give her confidence.
Q5. Why was Bholi hesitated to go to school?
Bholi was afraid to go to school because she was shy and mentally weak. She thought others would laugh at her due to her appearance and stammering. She felt nervous among strangers.
Q6. Give two points to show that Bholi's wedding was a grand one.
Bholi’s wedding was grand because a big tent was arranged with decorations. The groom came with a large wedding procession. There was music, guests, food, and many celebrations.
Q7. How did Bholi console her father in the end?
Bholi comforted her father by telling him not to worry. She promised she would serve her parents all her life. She decided to become a teacher and live with dignity.
Q8. How was Bholi's first day at school?
Bholi’s first day at school was frightening. She was nervous and cried at first. But the kind teacher spoke gently and encouraged her. Slowly, Bholi gained courage and hope.
Q9. What changes did the villagers see after some years?
After some years, villagers noticed that Bholi had become confident, educated, and self-respecting. She could speak clearly and no longer stammered. She was no more a helpless girl.
Q10. Why did Sulekha start stammering?
Sulekha started stammering because she had fallen from a cot in childhood and injured her head. This accident affected her speech. Later, fear and lack of confidence made it worse.
Q11. Why did Bholi at first agree to an equal match? Why did she later reject the marriage?
Bholi agreed because her parents thought it was a good match for her. But she rejected it when Bishamber demanded dowry and insulted her. She refused to marry a greedy man.
Q12. When did the Tehsildar Sahib come to Bholi’s village?
The Tehsildar Sahib came to Bholi’s village when a new primary school for girls was opened. He visited to encourage villagers to send their daughters to school.
Q13. How was Bholi taken to school for her primary education?
Bholi was dressed in clean clothes and taken by her father to school. Her mother was surprised because Bholi was never given special attention. She was excited but also scared.
✅ B. Long Answer Type Questions
(Not more than 60 words each)
Q1. Who was Bishamber? Why did Bholi’s parents accept his marriage proposal?
Bishamber was a wealthy, old man and a widower. Bholi’s parents accepted his proposal because they thought no one else would marry Bholi due to her looks and disability. They felt it was a good opportunity.
Q2. Give a character sketch of Bholi.
Bholi was a simple, shy, and weak girl in childhood. She was neglected because of her pockmarked face and stammering. Education changed her life. She became confident, bold, and self-respecting. In the end, she refused a dowry-seeking groom.
Q3. Describe the role of Bholi’s teacher in her life.
Bholi’s teacher played a life-changing role. She treated Bholi kindly and encouraged her to speak without fear. Her love and support gave Bholi confidence. The teacher helped her become educated, strong, and independent.
Q4. Draw a pen-portrait of Ramlal in detail.
Ramlal was a poor but caring farmer. He had many children and struggled with responsibilities. He wanted his daughters to have a better future. He agreed to educate Bholi and tried hard to arrange her marriage. He was loving but helpless due to poverty.
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