Class 9 Hindi - UP
Supplementary: Is Jal Pralay Mein
Class 9 UPMSP Hindi Supplementary chapter 'Is Jal Pralay Mein' by Phanishwar Nath 'Renu' presents a vivid firsthand account of the 1975 devastating floods in Patna. The author describes the horror, human suffering, and psychological impact of the rising waters of the Ganga and Punpun rivers. Students learn about the reality of natural disasters, community resilience, and the author's personal experiences. For board exams, this chapter is crucial for testing comprehension, narrative writing styles, and analytical understanding of reportage literature, often featuring in reading comprehension and short-answer questions.
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Reportage (रिपोर्ताज)
A literary genre that blends factual reporting with artistic and emotional storytelling, capturing real-life events vividly.
1975 Patna Floods
The historical backdrop of the chapter where continuous rains for 18 hours caused severe waterlogging and flooding in Patna.
Human Resilience
How people react to sudden calamities, stocking essentials, moving to safer places, and helping one another despite fear.
Role of Media and News
The anxiety of waiting for news about water levels and the anxiety among citizens cut off from communication.
Satire and Irony
The author uses subtle humor and observations to highlight society's indifference until disaster strikes personally.
Important Formulas
Board Exam Info
This chapter typically carries 4 to 6 marks in the Uttar Pradesh (UPMSP) Class 9 Hindi examinations. Common question types include short-answer questions based on the author's experiences during the flood, reference to context (संधर्भ सहित व्याख्या), and value-based questions regarding disaster management and human empathy.
Frequently Asked Questions
इस पाठ की विद्या क्या है और इसके लेखक कौन हैं?
इस पाठ की विद्या 'रिपोर्ताज' है और इसके लेखक फणीश्वर नाथ 'रेणु' हैं।
लेखक ने पटना की बाढ़ का वर्णन किस प्रकार किया है?
लेखक ने एक प्रत्यक्षदर्शी के रूप में पटना के गोलघर, राजेंद्र नगर और आसपास के इलाकों में बढ़ते पानी, लोगों की बेचैनी और बाढ़ के भयानक दृश्यों का सजीव वर्णन किया है।
बाढ़ आने से पहले लोग अपनी किस तैयारी में व्यस्त थे?
बाढ़ आने से पहले लोग पीने का पानी, मोमबत्तियां, दियासलाई, स्टोव, और जरूरत का राशन जमा करने तथा सुरक्षित स्थानों पर जाने की तैयारी में व्यस्त थे।
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