Social Issues
Telangana Board · Class 10 · English
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Who is Bayaji and what was his occupation in Bombay?
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Bayaji was a retired dockyard worker who worked in Bombay for 35 years. He was a Mahar by caste and had spent most of his life lifting heavy loads. He became a supervisor only during his last two year…
Why did Bhujaba become furious when Bayaji greeted him with 'Greetings to you, sir'?
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Bhujaba became furious because according to age-old caste customs, Bayaji, being a Mahar (untouchable), should have greeted him with 'My humble salutations to you, sir, who are my father and mother.' …
What was Bayaji's dream and why was it significant?
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Bayaji's dream was to build a storeyed house for his large family using his retirement savings. This was significant because it challenged the social hierarchy - only upper caste people like Kondiba P…
How did Kondiba Patil try to discourage Bayaji from building a storeyed house?
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Kondiba Patil warned Bayaji that he shouldn't lose his head because of money, that the poor should remain content with cottages, and that he could build a storeyed house only if he didn't wish to stay…
What compromise did Bayaji make in his house construction?
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Due to threats from upper caste villagers, Bayaji had to abandon his storeyed house plan and build a conventional three-portioned house. However, he secretly added a small first storey with wooden flo…
What happened during Bayaji's housewarming ceremony?
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During the housewarming ceremony, while devotional songs were being sung, Bayaji's house suddenly caught fire from all sides. Bayaji died trying to save his house and the pictures of Buddha and Dr. Am…
What was Bayaji's last wish and how did his sons respond?
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Bayaji's last wish was for his sons to build a storeyed house. After his funeral, his sons immediately started digging the foundation for 'not one with a concealed first floor but a regular two-storey…
What is the symbolic meaning of the 'storeyed house' in the story?
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The storeyed house symbolizes Dalit empowerment, dignity, and the right to equality. It represents the aspiration to break free from caste-based restrictions and achieve social mobility. The house bec…
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