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Kondiba-A Hero — Syllabus

NIOS · Class 10 · English

What Kondiba-A Hero covers in NIOS Class 10 English: 4 topics, for the 2026-27 session. Part of the NIOS Class 10 English syllabus.

44 questions32 flashcards2 formulas & key relations5 concepts

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4 Topics · NIOS Class 10 English · 2026-27

Topics in Kondiba-A Hero

1

Story Summary and Main Events

  • Kondiba Gaikwad became blind at the age of eight due to small-pox.
  • He came to Mumbai during the famine of 1972-73 in search of bread.
  • At first, he tried selling brooms, but he did not earn much.
2

Character Sketches

  • Kondiba Gaikwad is the central character and a true hero.
  • He is blind, poor, and dependent on begging at the start of the story.
  • He dislikes begging and wants a better life.
3

Themes and Message

  • Courage in the face of danger is a major theme of the chapter.
  • The story shows that real heroism lies in action and selflessness.
  • It teaches that differently-abled people should be treated with respect and equality.
4

Important Grammar Points

  • Past Perfect Tense structure: had + 3rd form of the verb [used for the action/event completed first among two past actions]
  • Simple Past Tense usage: 2nd form of the verb [used for the action/event completed later in the past]
  • Past perfect is used when one past action happened before another past action.

Key Concepts

Central concept: Kondiba Gaikwad’s courage, empathy, and transformation from a blind beggar to a hero

Kondiba GaikwadThe well incidentArvind and his familyCourage and determinationPhrasal verbsPast tense and past perfect tensePersonality and character descriptionEmergency response and decision-making

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What are the important topics in Kondiba-A Hero for NIOS Class 10 English?
Key topics in Kondiba-A Hero include Story Summary and Main Events, Character Sketches, Themes and Message, Important Grammar Points. Study these first, then practise questions on each for the NIOS Class 10 board exam.
How should I revise Kondiba-A Hero for the NIOS Class 10 board exam?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 44 practice questions on Kondiba-A Hero. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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