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Stealing and Atonement — Syllabus

NIOS · Class 10 · English

What Stealing and Atonement covers in NIOS Class 10 English: 4 topics, for the 2026-27 session. Part of the NIOS Class 10 English syllabus.

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A timeline illustrating Gandhiji's early mistakes (smoking, stealing servant's money, contemplating suicide, stealing gold from armlet) and the age at which they occurred, leading to his eventual aton
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4 Topics · NIOS Class 10 English · 2026-27

Topics in Stealing and Atonement

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1. Chapter Summary

  • Gandhiji and a relative copied his uncle who smoked.
  • They first collected cigarette stubs thrown away by the uncle.
  • Later, they stole coins from the servant's pocket money to buy beedis.
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2. Gandhiji's Smoking Habit and Suicide Attempt

  • Gandhiji and his relative imitated his uncle who smoked.
  • They began by collecting cigarette stubs.
  • They stole coins from the servant's pocket money to buy beedis.
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3. The Theft of Gold and Confession

  • The theft of gold from the brother's armlet was more serious than the earlier theft of coins.
  • The earlier theft happened when Gandhiji was twelve or thirteen, possibly less.
  • The gold theft happened when he was fifteen.
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4. The Story of Ratnakar and Valmiki

  • Ratnakar was raised by a hunter after getting lost in a jungle.
  • He became a robber to feed his family.
  • Narada was a holy man who played the Veena.

Key Concepts

Central concept: Moral growth through mistake, confession, repentance, and Ahimsa in Gandhiji's childhood experiences

Smoking and imitationSuicide attemptTheft of gold from brother's armletConfession to fatherAhimsa and repentanceRatnakar and ValmikiMessage writingPresent participle

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What are the important topics in Stealing and Atonement for NIOS Class 10 English?
Key topics in Stealing and Atonement include Chapter Summary, Gandhiji's Smoking Habit and Suicide Attempt, The Theft of Gold and Confession, The Story of Ratnakar and Valmiki. Study these first, then practise questions on each for the NIOS Class 10 board exam.
How should I revise Stealing and Atonement for the NIOS Class 10 board exam?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 44 practice questions on Stealing and Atonement. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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