Bholi English (Language & Literature) - Bholi

Does Bholi enjoy her first day at school?

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 ‘Human rights’, do we differentiate between girl’s rights and boy’s rights?

How did Bholi react when the teacher asked her name?

What reservations did Ramlal have as regards Bholi's bridegroom? How did his wife react to it?

What was the role of the teacher in changing Bholi's attitude to life?

'Pitaji! Take back your money. I am not going to marry this man.' What do you think why Bholi refused to marry Bishamber? Explain on the basis of the statement.

Bholi was known to be a dumb cow. How did she turn out to be an outspoken and fearless girl? Illustrate by giving examples from the text.

'Bholi did not know what exactly a school was like and what happened there.' How do you find this statement appropriate to show Bholi's experience at the school on the first day? Did she enjoy it? Give reasons for your answer with reference to the text.

Draw a pen-portrait of Ramlal in about 120 words.

What kind of a treatment does Bholi get from her parents? Does she deserve it? Comment.