Question 1

Who is the author of the chapter 'Vidai-Sambhashan'?

Accepted Answer

The author of the chapter 'Vidai-Sambhashan' is Balmukund Gupta. He is a prominent essayist and journalist of the Dwivedi era who fearlessly wrote against British imperialism and administrative oppression.

Question 2

To which Viceroy's departure is 'Vidai-Sambhashan' indirectly or directly dedicated?

Accepted Answer

The chapter is dedicated to the departure of Lord Curzon, who served as the Viceroy of India and whose autocratic policies caused immense misery to the Indian public.

Question 3

In 'Vidai-Sambhashan', the departure of whom is considered even more pathetic than that of Lord Curzon?

Accepted Answer

In the chapter, the departure of the third son of Shiva and Parvati, namely Ganesh ji's mouse, or rather the pathetic state of the parting of animals and mythological figures, is contrasted, but specifically, the text notes the enduring sorrow of parting, and mentions the sutradhar's perspective on

Question 4

What is the famous collection of essays written by Balmukund Gupta from which this chapter is taken?

Accepted Answer

This chapter is taken from Balmukund Gupta's famous essay collection titled 'Shivaji ke Patra', or more accurately 'Gupt Ji Nibandhavali' / 'Shivaji ke Patra' / 'Charkha' context, specifically 'Shivaji ke Patra' or 'Karnal ke Patra'. The precise collection containing this piece is 'Shivaji ke Patra'

Question 5

According to the author, how long does the grief of parting last in India?

Accepted Answer

According to the author, even animals forget their grief after a short time, but human beings, especially in India, maintain relations and remember parting for a long time, though Lord Curzon's tyranny made people eager to see him leave quickly.

विदाई-संभाषण — MP Board Class 11 Hindi Important Questions & Revision Notes