NCERT Solutions Kaveri Chapter 7 Carrier of Words — Critical Reflection

Read “Akaal or famine is a way of life here. In a good year, I get one crop of bajra. That cannot feed my family of five. We would starve without this job,” he says. And for each family which resides in this arid land, survival is partly dependent on money orders remitted by a relative. (i) Complete the sentence given below with an appropriate reason. One crop of bajra makes a little difference for people like Khetaram because __________________________. (ii) Why did Khetaram term famine as ‘a way of life’? (iii) Give one reason why Khetaram had to take up a job to help his family to survive. (iv) Complete the analogy given below with a word from the extract. Other families: Money orders:: Khetaram: __________________ (v) What would ‘a good year’ signify?

There is one letter delivery he dreads. The envelope with the right corner torn off, which signifies that the missive bears news of death. “Ashubh Samachar cannot be carried into the house,” says Khetaram. So, he stands outside, reads out the letter twice, then tears it to bits. “Bad news must be destroyed,” he mutters philosophically. (i) Choose the correct option for the following question. Who could have torn the right corner of the envelope? A. Khetaram B. Sender of the letter C. Receiver of the letter D. The postmaster (ii) Complete the sentence with an appropriate reason. The most likely reason for Khetaram reading the letter twice is because _____________________ ______________. (iii) What was Khetaram’s philosophy regarding bad news, and how did he act upon it? (iv) State whether the following sentence is true or false. Khetaram’s action of tearing the letter differed from his beliefs. (v) Mention any one aspect of Khetaram’s temperament which is revealed through this extract.

Answer the following questions. Justify the statement made by Postmaster-General, Rajasthan Western Region stating that the role of GDS is ‘invaluable’. 2. How was the purpose of India Post different from that of the British postal system?

People trusted Gramin Dak Sewaks. Support this statement with any two instances from the text. 4. Infer the most likely reason that Khetaram was grateful to continue as GDS, even after the age of 60.

Explain why the author pays tribute to people like Khetaram.