9th Eng.. Reach For The Top.. Questions and answers (Beehive)
Ch-8 REACH FOR THE TOP (Beehive) Q1. Why was the holy man' who gave Santosh's mother his blessings surprised? Ans. In Santosh's hometown, the birth of a daughter was not considered auspicious. The holy man was surprised when her grandmother told him that they wanted a daughter, not a son Q2. Give an example to show that even as a young girl, Santosh was not ready to accept anything unreasonable. Ans. Santosh lived her life on her own terms from the very beginning. While other girls in the village wore traditional Indian dresses, she preferred wearing shorts. Q3. Why was Santosh sent to the local school? Ans. In accordance with the prevailing social customs, girls were not sent away for education. So, Santosh was sent to the local school. Q4. When did she leave home for Delhi, and why? Ans. She left for Delhi at the age of sixteen. She had completed her studies in the village school and wanted to pursue her study further in a school in Delhi against her parent's wishes...