Class 10 Hindi - TELANGANA
Prose: Netaji ka Chashma
Netaji ka Chashma by Swayam Prakash is a thought-provoking story included in the Class 10 Hindi syllabus for Telangana (TSBSE) students. The narrative revolves around Haldar Sahab, a regular government worker who visits a small town and notices that the statue of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose lacks a real pair of spectacles. The story highlights the selfless patriotism of Captain, a local vendor who constantly replaces the missing frame. Through this touching plot, the author emphasizes that true patriotism does not require big sacrifices; even ordinary citizens contribute to the nation's honor through small, sincere actions.
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हालदार साहब (Haldar Sahab)
A government employee who passes through the town every fifteen days on company work and observes the changes in Netaji's statue.
कैप्टन चश्मेवाला (Captain the Spectacle Vendor)
A patriotic hawker who sells spectacles and proudly replaces Netaji's broken or missing frames, even though he lacks physical strength.
नेताजी की मूर्ति (Netaji's Statue)
A stone statue of Subhash Chandra Bose located in the town square, notably missing a real pair of glasses, which sparks the central conflict.
पानवाला (Paanwala)
A local paan seller who initially makes fun of Captain's eccentricities but later shows emotional respect for his patriotic spirit.
देशभक्ति (Patriotism)
The core theme of the chapter, showing that love for the country is reflected in the actions of ordinary people, not just freedom fighters.
Important Formulas
Board Exam Info
In the Telangana (TSBSE) Class 10 Hindi board exam, this chapter typically carries around 4 to 8 marks. Questions often include short-answer questions about characters like Captain and Haldar Sahab, character sketches, explanation of contexts (ससंदर्भ व्याख्या), and essay-type questions on the core theme of patriotism.
Frequently Asked Questions
नेताजी की मूर्ति पर चश्मा कौन बदलता था और क्यों?
कैप्टन चश्मेवाला नेताजी की मूर्ति पर चश्मा बदलता था क्योंकि उसे नेताजी की बिना चश्मे वाली मूर्ति अच्छी नहीं लगती थी। उसके मन में नेताजी के प्रति अगाध सम्मान और देशभक्ति की भावना थी।
हालदार साहब पहली बार कस्बे से गुजरते समय क्यों चकित रह गए?
हालदार साहब चकित रह गए क्योंकि नेताजी की संगमरमर की मूर्ति पर जो चश्मा था, वह असली फ्रेम और कांच का बना हुआ था, जबकि मूर्ति पत्थर की थी।
कैप्टन को लोग पागल क्यों समझते थे?
कैप्टन शारीरिक रूप से कमजोर और लंगड़ा था, फिर भी वह देशभक्ति की भावना से प्रेरित होकर अपने पास से फ्रेम लाकर नेताजी की मूर्ति पर लगाता था। लोगों की संकीर्ण सोच के कारण वे उसकी इस भावना को नहीं समझ पाए और उसे पागल कहते थे।
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