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NCERT · Class 10 · English

Chapter 8: Bholi

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Textbook page 58 · 2 questions
Q1Written answer

Why do Bholi’s parents accept Bishamber’s marriage proposal?

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Answer: Bholi’s parents accepted Bishamber’s marriage proposal because they thought that Bholi might never get another marriage proposal and might stay unmarried for her entire life. Bishamber was a well-to-do grocer and had not asked for dowry too.

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Why does the marriage not take place?

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Answer: When Bishamber saw the pock-marks on Bholi’s face, he demanded five thousand rupees from Ramlal. Due to the demand for dowry, Bholi refused to get married to him.