CBSE ENGLISH LANGUAGE & LITERATURE

Detailed explanation-1: -Answer: The English meaning of ‘Bholi’ is simpleton which in a Noun for a foolish person, who is easily tricked by others.

Detailed explanation-2: -She was the fourth daughter of Numberdar Ramlal. When she was ten months old, she had fallen off the cot on her head and perhaps it had damaged some part of her brain. That was why she remained a backward child and came to be known as Bholi, the simpleton.

Detailed explanation-3: -Sulekha was called Bholi because everyone considered her to be a backward child and a simpleton. The name Bholi thus symbolises her under confidence and ignorance.

Detailed explanation-4: -Bholi is called Sulekha because she is now no more ‘Bholi’. ‘Bholi’ means a simple-hearted person. In the end, Bholi is not ‘Bholi’. She is not a simple-hearted person. But she is a courageous, bold and capable young woman.

Detailed explanation-5: -Answer: Bholi was neglected by her parents on account of her looks and lack of intelligence. She was sent to school as her mother thought her to be a burden and let the teachers at school worry about her. Ironically, the teachers transformed her life completely.