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Who were the two friends in the story?
Who were the two friends in the story?
Jumman Sheikh and Algu Chowdhry
What position did Algu Chowdhry hold in the Panchayat?
What position did Algu Chowdhry hold in the Panchayat?
Jumman Sheikh expected Algu to favor him during the Panchayat's decision.
Jumman Sheikh expected Algu to favor him during the Panchayat's decision.
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What led to Algu and Jumman becoming enemies?
What led to Algu and Jumman becoming enemies?
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What happened to Algu's ox after he sold it?
What happened to Algu's ox after he sold it?
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Who did Samjhu Sahu choose to act as the panch in the dispute against Algu?
Who did Samjhu Sahu choose to act as the panch in the dispute against Algu?
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Jumman Sheikh was biased in his judgment against Algu.
Jumman Sheikh was biased in his judgment against Algu.
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What did Jumman become aware of when seated as the panch?
What did Jumman become aware of when seated as the panch?
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Who were the two main friends in the story?
Who were the two main friends in the story?
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What role did Algu Chowdhry take on in the village?
What role did Algu Chowdhry take on in the village?
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Algu favored his friend Jumman when he became the sarpanch.
Algu favored his friend Jumman when he became the sarpanch.
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What did Samjhu Sahu do to the ox after buying it?
What did Samjhu Sahu do to the ox after buying it?
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Who did Samjhu choose as the panch for the case against Algu?
Who did Samjhu choose as the panch for the case against Algu?
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Jumman was able to remain unbiased as the panch.
Jumman was able to remain unbiased as the panch.
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Study Notes
Characters
- Jumman Sheikh and Algu Chowdhry are close friends who are farming partners.
- Jumman cheated his aunt.
- Algu becomes the sarpanch (village head).
- Samjhu Sahu is a trader.
Key Events
- Algu is chosen as the sarpanch to judge Jumman's case against his aunt.
- Algu judges the case fairly despite being friends with Jumman, demonstrating the importance of justice over friendship.
- Algu sells his ox to Samjhu who mistreats it.
- Samjhu refuses to pay for the ox and accuses Algu of selling him a useless animal.
- Jumman serves as the panch to judge the dispute between Algu and Samjhu.
- Jumman judges fairly in favor of Algu.
Themes
- The story highlights the importance of upholding justice and honesty, even when it conflicts with personal relationships.
- It emphasizes the power of fairness and righteousness, especially when entrusted with positions of authority.
- The text suggests that true leadership and the upholding of justice require putting personal feelings aside.
Jumman and Algu's Friendship
- Jumman Sheikh and Algu Chowdhry were close friends and partners in farming.
- Jumman cheated his aunt, leading to a village Panchayat decision.
- Algu was chosen as the sarpanch, a position of authority in the village.
- Jumman expected favoritism from Algu due to their friendship.
- Algu prioritized justice and the villagers' faith in the panchayat, upholding truth over personal ties.
- Algu's decision against Jumman caused a rift in their friendship.
Algu's Dispute with Samjhu
- Algu sold his ox to a trader named Samjhu Sahu.
- Samjhu mistreated the ox, leading to its collapse.
- Samjhu refused to pay for the ox, accusing Algu of selling him a useless animal.
- Both Algu and Samjhu went to the panchayat for a resolution.
- Samjhu chose Jumman, Algu's former friend, as the panch.
- Jumman recognized the weight of his role as a panch and made a fair judgement.
- Jumman ruled in favor of Algu, upholding truth despite their past conflict.
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Explore the complex themes of justice and friendship through the story of Jumman Sheikh and Algu Chowdhry. This quiz delves into their roles as judges, the moral dilemmas they face, and the lessons learned about fairness in relationships. Test your understanding of the characters, their motivations, and the overarching message of the narrative.
