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Bholi - Footprints Without Feet - Class 10 - CBSE English

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Extra Questions - Bholi | Footprints Without Feet | Class 10 Literature | CBSE English

Why is Bholi's father worried about her?

Bholi's father, Ramlal, is worried about her because Bholi has neither good looks nor intelligence which would make finding a bridegroom extremely hard. From a very young age, Bholi had difficulties: she fell off her cot when she was ten months old which possibly damaged her brain, leading to developmental delays. Later, she contracted smallpox, which left deep, black pockmarks on her body. She also started speaking late and when she did, she stammered.

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He said to Ramlal, 'As a revenue official you are the representative of the government in the village and so you must set an example to the villagers. You must send your daughters to school."

a. Who is 'he'?

b. What example does 'he' want Ramlal to set?

c. What did Ramlal do?

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Which character traits of Bholi have had an everlasting impression on you? Why?

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Bholi had many apprehensions about going to school. What made her feel that she was going to a better place than her home?

Despite her initial apprehensions about going to school, Bholi feels assured that she's going to a better place than her home when her father and mother treat her differently than usual before she leaves for school. For the very first time, she is given a clean dress, which previously belonged to her sister, Champa. Also, on that day, she was bathed and had oil rubbed into her dry, matted hair.

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Why did Bholi at first agree to an unequal match? Why did she later reject the marriage? What does this tell about her?

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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?

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Bholiโ€™s story must have moved you. Do you think girl children are not treated at par with boys? You are aware that the government has introduced a scheme to save the girl child as the sex ratio is declining. The scheme is called Beti Bachao Beti Padhao, Save the Girl Child.

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Bholiโ€™s teacher helped her overcome social barriers by encouraging and motivating her. How do you think you can contribute towards changing the social attitudes illustrated in this story?

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Should girls be aware of their rights, and assert them? Should girls and boys have the same rights, duties and privileges? What are some of the ways in which society treats them differently? When we speak of โ€˜human rightsโ€™, do we differentiate between girlsโ€™ rights and boysโ€™ rights?

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Do you think the characters in the story were speaking to each other in English? If not, in which language were they speaking? (You can get clues from the names of the persons and the nonEnglish words used in the story.)

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About the Author - Bholi | Footprints Without Feet | Class 10 Literature | CBSE English

Khaja Ahmad Abbas, better known as K.A. Abbas, was an Indian film director, screenwriter, novelist, and a journalist in the Urdu, Hindi and English languages. He was born on 7 June 1914 in Panipat, Haryana, India.

Abbas is widely recognized for his writing that reflected strong socialistic leanings . His stories often highlighted the struggles of common people and critiqued the social injustices they face. Bholi is one such example of his work which encapsulates his sensitivity towards the plight of the underprivileged sections of the society.

His contributions to the film industry are noteworthy. He wrote the screenplay for iconic films like 'Awara', 'Shree 420', and 'Mera Naam Joker', all directed by Raj Kapoor. He was also the maker of the first Indian cinema Scope movie, 'Char Dil Char Raahein'.

Abbas wrote an autobiography named 'I Am Not an Island: An Experiment in autobiography '. He also contributed to journalism and column writing in his career.

He was honored with the Padma Shri award by the Indian government for his contributions to literature and cinema. He passed away on 1 June 1987.

Summary - Bholi | Footprints Without Feet | Class 10 Literature | CBSE English

"Bholi" is a touching story about a simple-minded girl, Sulekha, who is often mocked and neglected due to her physical appearance and impediment speech. She is the youngest of seven children in a prosperous farmerโ€™s family in rural India. Suffering from an accident and ...............................

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Plot - Bholi | Footprints Without Feet | Class 10 Literature | CBSE English

  1. Introduction to Bholi

    The story introduces Bholi, a girl who suffered mental and physical scars due to an accident in childhood and an attack of smallpox . She stammered and was called a simpleton due to her slow development.

  2. Bholi's Family Background

    Bholi was the youngest of seven children in a farmer's family. All her siblings were educated and married off successfully ....

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Themes - Bholi | Footprints Without Feet | Class 10 Literature | CBSE English

โ™ฟ Disability and Neglect:

Bholi, the protagonist is portrayed as a physically and mentally challenged girl due to an accident in her childhood and an attack of smallpox. Further, she is neglected and ridiculed by her family and peers. However, it's her teacher who sees potential in her and encourages her self-realisation and empowerment .

๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐ŸŽ“ empowerment through Education:

Bholi's enrollment in the school marks the beginning of her self-discovery. The teacher, despite initial struggles, ...

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Important Lines - Bholi | Footprints Without Feet | Class 10 Literature | CBSE English

  1. "Her name was Sulekha, but since her childhood everyone had been calling her Bholi, the simpleton." This line introduces the protagonist of the story, Bholi, and signifies how the society had already formed a biased opinion about her intelligence based on a physical disability.

  2. "She was the fourth daughter of Numberdar Ramlal." This line informs about Bholi's family and her social status being the daughter of a prosperous farmer.

  3. โ€œYes, certainly,โ€ his wife said. โ€œBholi will be lucky to get such a well-to-do bridegroom ." It shows ...

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Character Sketches - Bholi | Footprints Without Feet | Class 10 Literature | CBSE English

Sulekha (Bholi)

Bholi, also known as Sulekha, is the protagonist of the story. She is the youngest and the fourth daughter in her family, who are a part of a prosperous farmer's household. However, Bholi is quite different from her family - due to a fall from her cot when she was ten months old, which is speculated to have damaged her brain, she is considered backward by the society. This incident led her to be known as Bholi, meaning a simpleton.

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Vocabulary - Bholi | Footprints Without Feet | Class 10 Literature | CBSE English

  1. simpleton : a foolish person easily tricked by others
    Despite being a simpleton , he had a good heart and was loved by all in his town.

  2. ginning : separating raw cotton from its seeds
    The tedious process of ginning was important for producing high-quality cotton.

  3. downcast : looking downwards

    Feeling upset, he remained downcast and avoided eye contact throughout the conversation.

  4. Numberdar : An Official in India who collects land taxes.

    The Numberdar arrived at the village to collect the property tax.

  5. Disfigured : Damaged and marked.

    The beautiful statue........................

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