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CBSE · Class 9 · English

What Carrier of Words covers in CBSE Class 9 English: 4 topics, for the 2026-27 session. Part of the CBSE Class 9 English syllabus.

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4 Topics · CBSE Class 9 English · 2026-27

Topics in Carrier of Words

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1. Khetaram and His Work

  • Khetaram has served as the sole postman of Somarad Branch Post Office for 15 years.
  • He delivers mail to hamlets just 2.5 km short of the Indo-Pakistan border.
  • His route is 120 km beyond the last railhead at Barmer, 50 km beyond the last phone, and 10 km beyond where the road crumbles into sand.
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2. Harsh Desert Conditions

  • The Thar desert makes postal work extremely difficult.
  • Summer heat is so intense that Khetaram says even a single delivery is tiring and he has to cover 20 km for it.
  • His body sends signals when the temperature crosses 50 degrees Celsius, but the official record is 49.9 degrees Celsius.
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3. Role and Importance of GDS

  • Khetaram was known as a delivery agent before 2001; since then such workers are accepted as Gramin Dak Sewaks.
  • GDS work is meant for remote outposts where other services are difficult.
  • The essential criterion for GDS selection is access to another means of livelihood.
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4. Trust, Money Orders, and Social Value

  • In remote villages, people depend heavily on the post office for sending small sums of money.
  • Mulk Raj Anand says this reflects the confidence people place in the post office.
  • Money orders help families survive in dry and poor regions.

Key Concepts

Central concept: Khetaram as a Gramin Dak Sewak and the social role of words, mail, and the postal system in remote areas

KhetaramHarsh desert lifePostal service in remote areasGramin Dak Sewak roleMoney order and trustCommunity relationsSad and happy news in lettersWords and expression

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What are the important topics in Carrier of Words for CBSE Class 9 English?
Key topics in Carrier of Words include Khetaram and His Work, Harsh Desert Conditions, Role and Importance of GDS, Trust, Money Orders, and Social Value. Study these first, then practise questions on each for Class 9 exams.
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