Class 9 Hindi - HARYANA
Supplementary: Is Jal Pralay Mein
Is Jal Pralay Mein is a moving reportage written by Phanishwar Nath 'Renu' for Class 9 Haryana (BSEH) students. The chapter vividly describes the 1975 devastating flood in Patna through the author's direct personal experiences. It highlights human resilience, the panic caused by rising waters, the plight of displaced people, and the reality of disaster management. For board exams, this chapter is crucial as it tests students' comprehension of real-life social issues, empathy towards disaster victims, and the unique style of Hindi reportage writing, often featuring both short-answer and long-answer questions.
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Reportage (रिपोर्ताज)
A literary genre that presents factual reporting of an event with a creative, artistic touch and personal perspective.
1975 Patna Flood
The historical context of the chapter where continuous rains for 18 hours caused the Ganga and Punpun rivers to flood Patna.
Human Empathy and Resilience
How people came together to witness the flood, help each other, and manage scarce resources during a crisis.
Author's Personal Experience
Phanishwar Nath 'Renu' sharing his firsthand observations of shifting to a safer place with stove, gas, and books.
Media and Information Flow
How news of the rising water levels traveled through word of mouth, announcements, and people rushing to see the 'Eastern Security Dam'.
Important Formulas
Board Exam Info
In the Haryana (BSEH) Class 9 Hindi board exams, this supplementary chapter typically carries around 3 to 5 marks. Questions often include short-answer questions about the author's preparations for the flood, the reactions of Patna citizens, and long-answer questions testing the theme of human sensitivity during natural disasters.
Frequently Asked Questions
इस पाठ का नाम 'इस जल प्रलय में' क्यों रखा गया है?
यह नाम पटना में आए भयानक बाढ़ के उस दृश्य को दर्शाता है जहाँ पानी ने सर्वनाश की स्थिति (प्रलय) पैदा कर दी थी।
लेखक ने बाढ़ आने से पहले क्या-क्या तैयारियाँ की थीं?
लेखक ने बाढ़ के पानी को अपने घर में घुसने से रोकने के लिए आवश्यक सामग्री, स्टोव, खाने की चीजें, पीने का पानी और पढ़ने के लिए किताबें एकत्र की थीं।
बाढ़ देखने आए लोगों की मानसिक स्थिति का वर्णन कीजिए?
लोग बाढ़ को एक तमाशा या कौतुक की तरह देखने आए थे, उनके चेहरों पर कृत्रिम हँसी और कौतूहल था, लेकिन धीरे-धीरे जब खतरा बढ़ा तो उनमें भय और भगदड़ मच गई।
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