THAKUR'S WELL
1.Why did Gangi not allow Jokhu to drink the stinking water?
Ans-Gangi did not allow jokhu to drink the stinking water because she
believed that it would make him more sick.
2.Which well had Gangi brought the water from?
Ans-Gangi is unable to get water from local wells due to the caste system. She
decides to get water from the Thakur's well at night.
3.Why couldn t Gangi fetch the water?
Ans-The Thakur did not allow Gangi to fetch water from his well because of
caste discrimination.
4.What according to gangi,might have made the water stink?
Ans-Gangi thought that some animal had died in the water and has made the
water stink.
5.Howmany wells were there in gangi's village and to whom did they
belong?
Ans-Thete were three villages in Gangi's village and they belonged to third one
which was for the people of lower caste.The water of the third well was
contaminated.
6. What could happen to Gangi if she tried to get water from the wells
which were barred for her?
Ans-Ans: If Gangi tried to get water from the wells which were barred for her
she would be cursed, beaten or charged high price.
7.How did jokhu explained that no body felt their pain?
Ans-Jokhu explains that nobody feels their pain by stating that even when they
die, no one comes to help them or even assist with their funerals.There was no
assistant from anybody for the poors .Their struggles are ignored and their
pain is not acknowledged by anyone in power.
8.How do we know that Panditji was a crooked man?
Ans-panditji's house was a round-the-year den of gamblers.
9. what happens when Gangi's pitcher falls back into the well.?
Ans.The Thakur's door opens suddenly when Gangi's pitcher falls back into the
well.
10.What is the most notable character trait of Gangi in the story "Thakur's
well" ?
Ans.The mist notable character trait of Gangi in the story is her courage and
determination.
11.What did she plan to do in order to assuage Jokhu's thirst?
Ans: To alleviate Jokhu's thirst, Gangi devised a daring plan in the face of
societal restrictions. Recognizing that the contaminated water was unfit for
consumption and that their untouchable status barred them from drawing
water from the higher-caste Thakur's well, she decided to secretly fetch water
from the Thakur's well under the cover of night. Aware of the risks involved in
challenging societal norms, she resolved to make this perilous journey to
ensure that her ailing husband could quench his thirst. Despite Jokhu's
warnings about potential punishment, Gangi's determination to provide water
for her husband's well-being drove her actions.
12. What were some of Gangi's thoughts as she waited near the Thakur's
well to get some water?
Ans: While waiting near the Thakur's well in the darkness of night, Gangi's
thoughts reflect her rebellion against the oppressive caste-based society. She
contemplates the injustice of untouchables being denied access to the well
despite everyone else using it freely. Her inner monologue questions the
legitimacy of the high-caste individuals who engage in cheating, theft,
gambling, and adulteration. She finds it inconceivable that such individuals
are considered "high" in society. Gangi's thoughts reveal her resistance to the
traditional norms and restrictions of her society, underscoring her belief in
equality and justice.
13. What were the two women who came to the well talking about? What
does this show?
Ans: The women were discussing the behavior of the men, particularly how
the men had arrived to eat and immediately ordered the women to fetch water
for them. These men displayed no consideration for the women's well-being
and demanded service without offering any help. This conversation highlights
the gender inequalities and the patriarchal nature of the society at that time.
Women were compelled to follow their commands without question. The
dialogue exemplifies the lack of rights and the exploitative conditions that
women endured in this traditional society.
14. What happened when the Thakur's door opened suddenly?
Ans. In the tense moment when Gangi attempted to draw water from the
Thakur's well at night, disaster struck when the Thakur's door abruptly swung
open. Startled and terrified, Gangi was caught off guard, and the rope holding
her pitcher slipped from her hands. The pitcher plummeted back into the well,
creating a loud and unmistakable noise. The sudden opening of the Thakur's
door and his shout to seize the intruder heightened Gangi's fear. In a
desperate bid to evade capture, she hastily retreated from the well and made
her escape.
