CBSE ENGLISH LANGUAGE LITERATURE

Detailed explanation-1: -At sixteen, most of the girls in her village used to get married. Santosh was also under pressure from her parents to do the same.

Detailed explanation-2: -Most of the girls of her village got married when they turned sixteen. Her parents also pressed her for marriage. But Santosh refused to get married at an early age. She decided to continue her education.

Detailed explanation-3: -Santosh left home for Delhi when she turned sixteen to pursue higher education. She was under pressure to get married by her parents. Santosh threatened her parents that she would not marry if she did not get a proper education. Hence, she got herself enrolled in a school in Delhi.

Detailed explanation-4: -Solution : Unlike other girls of her village, Santosh was not content with the traditional way of life. She used to wear shorts and went on to study further at Delhi. She did not get married at sixteen as most of the girls of her village did.

Detailed explanation-5: -Santosh Yadav was a determined girl from her childhood. The area where she used to live was not so developed. Women were not taught so well and used to wear traditional dresses. However, Santosh Yadav refused to follow such old rituals of her society.