Dhanu's Village and Dussehra Celebrations

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What is the primary reason families like Dhanu's borrow money from the mukadam?

To buy new bullock-carts for transportation.

To pay for their children's education.

To invest in their own land.

To cover expenses during the months when there is no work in the fields. (correct)

During which festival do Dhanu's relatives gather at his house?

Dussehra (correct)

Holi

Diwali

Makar Sankranti

What role does the mukadam serve for the families in Dhanu's village?

He helps them find work in sugarcane fields. (correct)

He provides financial education to villagers.

He manages their land cultivation efforts.

He acts as a community leader for festivals.

What do Dhanu's family and relatives make to celebrate the festival?

Puranpoli and spicy kadi. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the usual duration for which families work on the lands of big farmers?

Until Dussehra before the rainy season. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What does Dhanu's father do at the factory?

He weighs the sugarcane and gets a receipt. (C) Signup and view all the answers

Why do mami and aai take the children to the village market?

To purchase groceries for the upcoming week. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What does mami express about Dhanu's future?

She hopes he will study and become successful. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What items does mami buy for Dhanu during the market visit?

Pencils, an eraser, and a notebook. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What concern is raised regarding children from families with drug addiction?

They could fall victim to harmful habits. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is a consequence for Dhanu when his family leaves the village for six months?

He is unsure who will care for his grandmother. (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following describes the living conditions of Dhanu's family when they leave for work?

They stay in huts made of dry sugarcane and its leaves. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What method of irrigation can help in farming during dry periods in Dhanu's village?

Utilizing tubewells or canals. (B) Signup and view all the answers

Who typically remains in the village when families go away for work?

The old and ill individuals. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What activity do the men in Dhanu's family perform when they settle near the sugarcane fields?

They cut sugarcane in the fields. (D) Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Dhanu's Village and the Dussehra Celebrations

Relatives come to Dhanu's house to celebrate Dussehra.
Celebrations include festivities and food preparation (e.g., puranpoli and kadi).
Dhanu's family, including his mother, mother's brother's wife, and father's brother's wife, play key roles in the celebrations.
Evening mood shift, and people start packing to prepare for the next phase of work for the coming months.

Loan and Work Arrangements

Villagers meet the mukadam, an agent who lends money.
The mukadam explains the loan details, and future work arrangements.
Villagers will travel to other areas for work for the next six months, to earn money and pay back their debts.
The mukadam also provides some financial support for the trip and expenses.
This annual preparation and journey pattern is well established within the community.

Work and Farming

The busy work seasons are limited and there are times of non-farming work.
People borrow money from the mukadam during the time without work.
The farmers rely on work and income from the sugarcane fields as there is no other source of farming during the rainy season.
The need for work and income leads to traveling to many places for the season of work.
Many families travel out of the village for six months seeking work, during which there could be challenges for the family left behind who are old, ill, or cannot work.
School is interrupted during this time of work leaving school behind.
The women and children are also involved in the sugarcane preparation.

Other Important Aspects

Dhanu's concern about his grandmother and other ill/old family members' care.
Dhanu's desire to continue his education despite the family's traveling.
The roles of women and children in the community.
Discussions on the importance of education and the challenges faced by children who have temporary living arrangement.
Teacher's Notes: The importance of addressing concerns about borrowing money, debt, and agents is stressed.
Importance of discussions concerning borrowing money, debts among villagers and agents, and examples from daily life.
Discussion of important farming topics such as various irrigation methods (e.g., tubewells, canals, by wheel etc), for sugarcane farming during the rainy season.
Note: There is focus on the potential difficulties and issues that might arise from travel and the need for temporary childcare and adjustments, in the case of families needing to leave children behind.

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Explore the vibrant celebrations of Dussehra in Dhanu's village, where family gatherings, traditional food preparation, and community dynamics come to life. The quiz delves into the roles of family members and the annual journey villagers undertake for work and financial arrangements. Test your knowledge on these cultural and economic aspects of rural life.