Chapter- 14        A Gurubhakt Girl: Kalibai    


1. Who was Kalibai and why is she remembered?

 Answer: Kalibai was a brave thirteen-year-old girl from the Bheel community. She is remembered for her courage and sacrifice when she gave her life while trying to save her teacher from the police.

2. What incident led to Kalibai’s death?

Answer: Kalibai saw that her teacher was being taken away by the police. She ran towards them and cut the rope that tied her teacher. When she bent down to free him, the police shot her in the back, and she died.

3. Describe the bravery shown by Kalibai.

Answer: Kalibai showed great courage by risking her life to save her teacher. Even after being warned not to go near the police, she did not stop and fearlessly acted to help him.

4. Why did the police shoot Kalibai?

Answer: The police became angry because she interfered with their actions and tried to free her teacher. In anger, they shot her.

5. What happened after Kalibai was shot?

Answer: Kalibai fell unconscious and later died due to the gunshot. Her death shocked everyone.

6. How did the Bheel community react to Kalibai’s death?

Answer: The Bheel community became very angry. They gathered in large numbers from nearby villages to protest against the injustice.

7. Describe the gathering of the Bheel people.

Answer: Around twelve thousand Bheel people gathered in the town. They were armed with bows, arrows, swords, and traditional drums, showing their unity and strength.

8. What weapons did the Bheels carry?

Answer: They carried bows, arrows, swords, and traditional drums.

9. What was the result of the Bheel protest?

Answer: The Prince was forced to release the leaders of the Praja Mandal from jail due to the pressure from the large crowd.

10. What is Praja Mandal?

Answer: Praja Mandal was an organization formed to fight for the rights of the people and bring political and social change.

11. Why were the Praja Mandal leaders arrested?

Answer: They were arrested because they were involved in movements and opposition against the ruling authorities.

12. How did Kalibai’s sacrifice influence the people?

Answer: Her sacrifice inspired the people to unite and fight against injustice.

13. What kind of injustice is described in the chapter?

Answer: The unjust killing of an innocent girl by the police is described as a great injustice.

14. Describe the character of Kalibai.

Answer: Kalibai was brave, fearless, and kind-hearted. She cared deeply for her teacher and showed great courage.

15. What lesson do we learn from Kalibai’s story?

Answer: We learn the importance of courage, sacrifice, and standing against injustice.

16. How old was Kalibai when she died?

Answer: She was thirteen years old.

17. Where was Kalibai’s statue built?

Answer: Her statue was built in Rastapal village.

18. Why was a statue of Kalibai constructed?

Answer: The statue was built to honour her bravery and sacrifice.

19. What does Kalibai’s story teach about courage?

Answer: It teaches that true courage means standing up for what is right, even in danger.

20. How did the people show respect to Kalibai?

Answer: They built a statue and remembered her sacrifice.

21. What role did the police play in the incident?

Answer: The police acted harshly and unjustly by shooting an innocent girl.

22. Describe the feelings of the villagers after the incident.

Answer: The villagers felt anger, sadness, and a strong desire for justice.

23. What is meant by “movement” in this context?

Answer: It refers to a struggle or agitation for rights and justice.

24. What does “activist” mean?

Answer: An activist is a person who works for social or political change.

25. What does “opposition” mean?

Answer: Opposition means strongly disagreeing and resisting something.

26. What does “establish” mean?

Answer: It means to start or create something like an organization.

27. What does “conduct” mean?

Answer: It means to organize or carry out an activity.

28. How did unity help the Bheel people?

Answer: Their unity gave them strength and forced the Prince to take action.

29. Why is Kalibai considered a hero?

Answer: She is considered a hero because she sacrificed her life for her teacher and justice.

30. What overall message does the chapter give?

Answer: The chapter teaches us about bravery, sacrifice, unity, and standing against injustice.