Class 9 Hindi - ANDHRA-PRADESH
Supplementary: Is Jal Pralay Mein
Is Jal Pralay Mein is a moving reportage-style chapter by Phanishwarnath Renu included in the Class 9 Hindi curriculum for Andhra Pradesh (BSEAP) students. The chapter vividly describes the devastating 1975 floods in Patna, Bihar. Through personal observation and emotional storytelling, the author highlights human resilience, the struggle for survival, and societal response during natural disasters. Students learn about the harsh realities of floods, community cooperation, and the unique genre of reportage writing. This chapter is important for board exams as it tests reading comprehension, empathy, and descriptive writing skills through short answers and passage-based questions.
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Reportage (रिपोर्ताज)
A literary genre that blends factual reporting of an event with a personal narrative touch and artistic presentation, as seen in this chapter.
जल-प्रलय (Water Deluge/Flood)
The horrifying situation when continuous heavy rains cause rivers to overflow, submerging cities and displacing thousands of people.
मानवीय संवेदनाएँ (Human Emotions)
The depiction of fear, helplessness, and empathy among people who witness or experience sudden natural calamities.
सामूहिक सहयोग (Community Cooperation)
How people come together during crises to share food, shelter, and rescue efforts despite their own hardships.
पटना की बाढ़ (Patna Flood of 1975)
The historical context of the chapter detailing how the Punpun and Ganga rivers flooded Rajendra Nagar and surrounding areas.
Important Formulas
Board Exam Info
In the Andhra Pradesh (BSEAP) Class 9 Hindi examinations, this supplementary chapter usually carries around 4 to 6 marks. Common question types include short answer questions about the author's experiences, character/people's reactions during the flood, and value-based questions on disaster management and empathy.
Frequently Asked Questions
इस पाठ के लेखक कौन हैं और यह किस विधा में लिखा गया है?
इस पाठ के लेखक फणीश्वरनाथ 'रेणु' हैं और यह 'रिपोर्ताज' विधा में लिखा गया है।
लेखक को बाढ़ की खबर कब और कैसे मिली?
लेखक को सन 1975 की बाढ़ की खबर पटना में रहते हुए तब मिली जब पानी उनके इलाके राजेंद्र नगर तक पहुँचने लगा था।
बाढ़ के समय लोगों की क्या प्रतिक्रिया थी?
बाढ़ के समय कुछ लोग भयभीत होकर सुरक्षित स्थानों की ओर भाग रहे थे, तो कुछ लोग कौतूहलवश बाढ़ का पानी देखने और उसका आनंद लेने सड़क पर आए थे।
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