Quick Revision Notes & Summary

Class: 6th | Subject: Hindi

Chapter: बचपन (Bachpan)

### Introduction (परिचय)

• Author (लेखिका): Krishna Sobti (कृष्णा सोबती)
• Genre (विद्रा/विधा): Memoir / Reminiscence (संस्मरण)
• Theme (মূল भाव): The author shares her childhood memories, lifestyle, changes in fashion, food, and technology over the years, comparing her times with the modern era.

### Key Concepts & Vocabulary (मुख्य शब्द और अर्थ)

• Bachpan (बचपन): Childhood / The early period of life.
• Samsmaran (संस्मरण): Memories written down from personal experience.
• Frock (फ्रॉक): The author's childhood dresses which had unique cuts and designs.
• Lemonchoos (लैमनचूस): A popular tangy-sweet candy from the author's childhood.
• Kudrat (कुदरत): Nature / Natural scenery.

### Important Chapter Highlights (पाठ के मुख्य बिंदु)

1. Change in Clothing (पहनावे में बदलाव):

   • During her childhood, the author wore dresses of various colors and designs—dark colors like red, grey, lemon, and purple.
   • Transition from traditional Indian skirts/frocks to western-style frocks with pleats.
   • On Sundays, children had to polish their own shoes using lemon and shoe polish.

2. Food Habits (खान-पान और आदतें):

   • Unlike modern children who love fast food (burgers, pizzas), the author and her friends enjoyed homemade candies, chestnuts (ਕਿੰनू/kastani), and seasonal fruits like plums and kafhal.
   • "Lemonchoos" (acidic-sweet drops) was a favorite sour-sweet treat.
   • Chocolate and peanuts were Sunday treats, enjoyed while walking around the historic Shimla Mall Road.

3. Eyesight and Glasses (चश्मे का लगना):

   • The author started wearing glasses during her childhood.
   • Initially, people teased her by calling her "four-eyed" (चश्मिश), but she later accepted it gracefully, realizing it suited her face.

4. Life in Shimla (शिमला का जीवन):

   • The author spent a major part of her childhood in Shimla.
   • Horse riding around the Ridge and Mall Road was a major attraction and pastime.
   • The sound of church bells ringing at specific times helped them keep track of the day.

### Important Questions for Exam Preparation (परीक्षा के लिए महत्वपूर्ण प्रश्न)

• Q1: लेखिका अपने बचपन में हर शनिवार को क्या पीती थी?

  • Answer: कैस्टर ऑयल (अरंडी का तेल) या ऑलिव ऑयल (जैतून का तेल)। यह स्वास्थ्य के लिए पीना अनिवार्य था।

• Q2: लेखिका के चश्मा लगाने पर उनके चचेरे भाई उन्हें क्या कहकर चिढ़ाते थे?

  • Answer: "आँख पर चश्मा लगाया ताकि सूझे दूर की, यह नहीं लड़की को मालूम सूरत बनी लंगूर की!"

• Q3: पाठ में शिमला की किन-किन चीजों का वर्णन किया गया है?

  • Answer: मॉल रोड, रिज मैदान, चर्च के घंटे, घोड़े की सवारी, और रंग-बिरंगे फल।

Prepared as per the MP Board Curriculum guidelines.