CBSE ENGLISH LANGUAGE & LITERATURE

CLASS 10

BHOLI

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Why was Bishamber considered a suitable match for Bholi?
A
he didn’t ask for dowry
B
he didn’t know about Bholi’s condition
C
he limped but was well off
D
all of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Bholi’s parents accepted Bishamber’s proposal because he had a big shop, his own house and several thousand in the bank. He did not even ask for dowry.

Detailed explanation-2: -Bholi disliked Bishamber because he humiliated her for her pock-marked face and demanded five thousand rupees from her father to marry her in spite of already being old, married and having children. He was greedy, mean and a contemptible coward for a husband. Was this answer helpful?

Detailed explanation-3: -Bishamaber was a lame and rich man. He was as old as Bholi’s father. He agreed to marry Bholi without any dowry. When Bishamber saw the pock-marks on Bholi’s face, he demanded five thousand rupees from Ramlal.

Detailed explanation-4: -The proposal of Bishamber for her marriage was a pleasant surprise for him. His wife gave her acceptance to this unequal match. She felt that Bholi was lucky to have such a rich bridegroom. He had a big shop, his own house and several thousand rupees in the bank.

Detailed explanation-5: -Expert-Verified Answer Bholi was devoted to her parents. So she agreed to marry Bishamber for the sake of their respect and happiness. When Bishamber demanded 5, 000 rupees as dowry and insulted her father, she refused to marry him in order to save Ramlal’s dignity.

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