Q1
What happened to Bholi as a child?
AShe was disfigured by smallpox
BShe was very wealthy
CShe excelled in sports
DShe travelled abroad
SSCClass 10 (SSC)English (Second Language)Ch 13 · Topic 1
Bholi (Prose)
This story follows Bholi, a girl who overcomes childhood trauma, social prejudice, and lack of confidence to find her voice and self-respect
Core concept
Bholi, disfigured by smallpox as a child and mocked for it, grows up lacking confidence, believing herself unworthy due to society's prejudice.
How it works
Despite these challenges, a supportive teacher helps Bholi discover her inner strength and encourages her to pursue education.
Why it matters
When faced with an unjust marriage proposal that mocks her disability, Bholi finds the courage to reject it and assert her self-worth.
Key detail
This story highlights themes of self-respect, the transformative power of education, and overcoming societal prejudice against physical differences.
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• Bholi: disfigured by smallpox, mocked as child.
• Grows up lacking confidence due to prejudice.
• Supportive teacher helps discover inner strength.
• Encourages her to pursue education.
• Faced unjust marriage proposal mocking disability.
• Bholi rejects it, asserts self-worth.
• Story highlights self-respect, education's power.
• Also overcoming societal prejudice.