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Short Story Analysis: The Panchayat Under the Banyan Tree

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What did Jumman propose at the Panchayat?

Let my aunt nominate the head Panch.

Who did the old lady nominate as the Panch?

Algu Chowdhary

What was the old lady's response to Algu's claim of friendship with Jumman?

The old lady stated that the Panch knows neither enemy nor friend.

What did Jumman promise to his aunt regarding her property?

Jumman promised to look after her as long as she lived. Signup and view all the answers

How did Jumman react to the nomination of Algu as the Panch?

Jumman hid his joy over this unexpected piece of luck. Signup and view all the answers

What decision did Algu announce after consulting others?

Jumman must pay his aunt a monthly allowance, or else the property goes back to her. Signup and view all the answers

What belief did the old lady emphasize during the Panchayat?

The old lady emphasized that God lives in the heart of the Panch, and his voice is the voice of God. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

The Panchayat Meeting

Jumman proposes to be the Panch at the Panchayat meeting.
The old lady nominates Algu as the Panch.
The old lady responds to Algu's claim of friendship with Jumman, saying that she doesn't consider him a friend since he never visited her when she was ill.
Jumman promises his aunt that he will look after her property and protect her interests.
Jumman reacts to Algu's nomination as the Panch with anger and disappointment.
After consulting with others, Algu announces the decision to reject Jumman's proposal and make Algu the Panch instead.
The old lady emphasizes during the Panchayat that a person's character is determined by their actions, not just their words.

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Test your understanding of the short story about a Panchayat meeting held under a banyan tree, where Jumman and Algu vie for the position of Panch. Explore the themes, characters, and conflicts presented in the narrative.