Footprints Without Feet: Bholi · Class 10 · CBSE English
What triggered Bholi's refusal to marry Bishamber Nath at the wedding altar?
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What triggered Bholi's refusal to marry Bishamber Nath at the wedding altar?
- A.Bishamber insulted her father and demanded five thousand rupees as dowry.Correct answer
- B.She saw her school teacher sitting among the guests.
- C.Her sisters convinced her that Bishamber was already married.
- D.The village priest advised her against the match.
Solution
When Bishamber saw Bholi's pock-marks, he demanded a dowry of five thousand rupees. Seeing her father humiliate himself and place his turban at Bishamber's feet filled Bholi with rage and self-respect, leading her to reject him.
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