Chapter 12
FROM AN ILLITERATE VILLAGE GIRL TO A TEACHER
1. Who is Lalita and why is her story important?
Answer: Lalita is a village girl from Sitamarhi who rose from illiteracy and poverty to become a college student and a teacher. Her story is important because it shows how determination and education can change a person’s life.
2. Why did Lalita say that she felt she was in a dream world?
Answer: Lalita felt she was in a dream world because her photograph was published on the cover page of the UNICEF World Report, which was a great honour for her.
3. Who released the UNICEF World Report in which Lalita’s photograph was published?
Answer: The UNICEF World Report was released by the noted actress Shabana Azmi.
4. Why did Lalita feel like a celebrity?
Answer: She felt like a celebrity because her photograph appeared on the cover page of an international report after a long struggle.
5. When and where was Lalita born?
Answer: Lalita was born in 1988 in a remote village of Sitamarhi.
6. What kind of family background did Lalita belong to?
Answer: Lalita belonged to a poor family living in a remote village.
7. What was Lalita’s wish like other children?
Answer: Like other children, Lalita also wanted to study and get education.
8. Why did Lalita’s parents not allow her to go to school?
Answer: Lalita’s parents were poor and not aware of the importance of education, so they did not allow her to attend school.
9. How did Lalita begin her education despite restrictions?
Answer: Lalita began attending a Jagjagi Kendra in 2000 while going to collect firewood.
10. What was her mother’s reaction when she found Lalita studying?
Answer: Her mother scolded her when she saw Lalita attending classes.
11. How did Lalita’s brother treat her for studying?
Answer: Lalita’s brother even beat her for trying to study.
12. Did these difficulties stop Lalita from studying? Why?
Answer: No, these difficulties did not stop her because she was determined to get education.
13. Who supported Lalita in continuing her education?
Answer: A local Sahyogini supported Lalita in continuing her education.
14. Where did Lalita go after getting support from the Sahyogini?
Answer: She joined Mahila Shikshan Kendra run by Mahila Samakhya at Sitamarhi.
15. What special interest of Lalita was noticed by Mahila Samakhya?
Answer: Mahila Samakhya noticed Lalita’s interest in Karate.
16. When and where was Lalita sent for Karate training for the first time?
Answer: In 2002, Lalita was sent to Hazaribagh for one month for Karate training.
17. Which belt did Lalita earn during her first Karate training?
Answer: She earned a blue belt during her first Karate training.
18. When was Lalita sent again for Karate training?
Answer: She was sent again to Hazaribagh in 2003.
19. Which belt did Lalita receive in her second Karate training?
Answer: She received a brown belt during her second training.
20. What does Lalita’s achievement in Karate show?
Answer: It shows her discipline, courage, and determination to excel despite hardships.
21. What is Lalita doing presently?
Answer: Presently, Lalita is a second-year college student.
22. What job has Lalita been selected for?
Answer: She has been selected as a teacher (Prakhand Shikshika).
23. How did education change Lalita’s life?
Answer: Education gave Lalita confidence, skills, and opportunities to rise above poverty.
24. Why is Lalita’s life called a success story?
Answer: Because she overcame poverty, illiteracy, and social barriers to become educated and employed.
25. What role did Mahila Samakhya play in Lalita’s life?
Answer: Mahila Samakhya supported her education, noticed her talents, and helped her develop her skills.
26. What does Lalita’s story teach about determination?
Answer: It teaches that determination can overcome even the hardest obstacles.
27. How does the lesson highlight the importance of girls’ education?
Answer: It shows that educating girls can transform their lives and society.
28. What hardships did Lalita face during her childhood?
Answer: She faced poverty, scolding, beating, and lack of parental support.
29. Why is Lalita an inspiration to others?
Answer: She inspires others because she succeeded despite extreme difficulties.
30. What does the word “struggle” signify in Lalita’s life?
Answer: It signifies her continuous effort against social and family obstacles.
31. How did Lalita manage to study while collecting firewood?
Answer: She attended Jagjagi Kendra classes secretly while doing daily chores.
32. What does Lalita’s success show about self-belief?
Answer: It shows that believing in oneself is essential for success.
33. Why is Lalita’s village described as remote?
Answer: Because it was far from urban facilities and educational opportunities.
34. How did Lalita’s interest help shape her future?
Answer: Her interest in learning and Karate helped her gain confidence and recognition.
35. What message does the lesson give to poor children?
Answer: It gives hope that poverty cannot stop success if one works hard.
36. How does this story encourage girls to study?
Answer: It shows that girls can achieve great success through education.
37. What role did courage play in Lalita’s life?
Answer: Courage helped her face opposition and continue her education.
38. How does Lalita’s story reflect social change?
Answer: It shows growing awareness about girls’ education and empowerment.
39. Why is Lalita’s photograph in the UNICEF report significant?
Answer: It symbolizes global recognition of her achievements and struggle.
40. What is the moral of the lesson “From an Illiterate Village Girl to a Teacher”?
Answer: The moral is that education, determination, and support can transform lives and help people rise above hardships.
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