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Why was Sulekha called Bholi, the simpleton?

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Sulekha. means a woman who writes with a beautiful hand. Ironically, Bholi of the story was considered to be a backward child. She was called a .simpleton. or a witless girl. She fell off her cot in early childhood, and a part of her brain was damaged. All the girls of Ramlal except Bholi were good looking and healthy. Bholi couldn't speak properly and stammered. Her pock marks made her far from being pretty. Everyone mocked and made fun of such a stammering simpleton.
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FULL MARKS-BHOLI -ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS (Short Answer Type Questions)
  1. Why was Sulekha called Bholi, the simpleton?

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  2. Describe the family of Ramlal, the Numberdar.

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  3. Describe two accidents that had disfigured Bholi and made her a backwa...

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  4. Was Ramlal happy to send Bholi to school? If not, why did he send her ...

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  5. Why was Bholi frightened to go to school?

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  6. What preparations were made to send Bholi to school? When did she begi...

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  7. How was Bholi's first day at the school. Did she enjoy it?

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  8. How did the teacher help Bholi to pronounce her name full and clearly?

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  9. What social attitudes are presented in the story, 'Bholi'? How does Bh...

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  10. When and why did Bholi feel that her heart wasthrobbing with a new hop...

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  11. Bholi was a neglected child. Explain.

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  12. Was Ramlal happy with Bishamber's proposal? What was the opinion of Bh...

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  13. Was Bishamber a suitable bridegroom for Bholi? Give your opinion.

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  14. Why didn't Bholi at first oppose the proposal of the unequal match? Wh...

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  15. What preparations had Bishamber made on the wedding day? What was the ...

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  16. What happened when Bishamber took a quick glance at his bride's face?

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  17. How did Ramlal react to Bishamberly demand of 5000 rupees to marry Bho...

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  18. Why did Bholi throw the wedding garland into the fire? Or Why did Bhol...

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  19. How did Bholi react to the remarks of an old woman who called her "a s...

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  20. How did Ramlal react after the ceremony ended with the departure of th...

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