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NIOS · Class 10 · English
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Who is Kondiba Gaikwad in the story?
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Kondiba Gaikwad is a 25-year-old blind beggar from Aurangabad. He became blind at age eight due to small-pox, later rescued Arvind from a well, and finally opened a small business in Jalna.
Why did Kondiba come to Mumbai?
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He came to Mumbai during the famine of 1972-73 in search of food and work. First, he tried selling brooms, but when that did not help, he began begging to survive.
What happened to Kondiba at the age of eight?
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He became blind due to small-pox at the age of eight. This is an important fact because it explains both his struggle and his strength in the story.
What was Golibar and where was it located?
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Golibar was a large slum colony in Ghatkopar, north-east of Mumbai. Kondiba lived there with Tukaram and Tukaram's wife, Yelanbai.
Why was the well in Golibar dangerous?
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The well was dangerous because it had no wall around it, and the mouth had widened over time. The bottom was narrow, muddy, and full of weeds, and the water was blackish-green so nothing could be seen…
How much did Kondiba usually earn in a day by begging?
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Kondiba's usual daily begging earnings were Rs. 5 to Rs. 6. This shows how poor his life was before the rescue changed his future.
What did Kondiba do when he heard that someone had fallen into the well?
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He immediately said, "Quick, lead me there." Then he rushed to the well, removed his shirt, and dived into the water to rescue the boy.
Why could the two boys at the well not rescue Arvind?
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The two boys could only paddle around in the water. They could not dive, so they were unable to reach Arvind at the bottom of the well.
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