Question

Bholi was the daughter of

• A. Collector Ramlal
• B. Tahsildar Ramlal
• C. Inspector Ramlal
• D. Numberdar Ramlal

Hint:

Titles like Numberdar, Tahsildar, Collector indicate different ranks in rural administration. For literary MCQs, always link characters with their background roles mentioned in the story.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

Step 1: Context of the story.
This question is based on the story "Bholi" by K.A. Abbas, where the protagonist Bholi is a physically and mentally challenged girl. The story narrates her struggles and transformation.
Step 2: Identification of Bholi’s father.
In the story, it is clearly mentioned that Bholi is the daughter of Ramlal, the Numberdar, who is a village headman. This title indicates a respected social and administrative position in the village.
Step 3: Elimination.
(A) Collector — a district-level officer, not her father.
(B) Tahsildar — a revenue official, not the right one.
(C) Inspector — not mentioned in context of her father.
(D) Numberdar — correct, as per the story.
Step 4: Final Answer.
Hence, Bholi was the daughter of Numberdar Ramlal.