Question 1

Who is the author of the story 'Laakh Ki Chudiyan'?

Accepted Answer

The author of the story 'Laakh Ki Chudiyan' is Kamtaprasad Guru, commonly known as Kamta Nath. He beautifully depicted the changing rural economy and the plight of traditional artisans in this story.

Question 2

What is the profession of Badlu in the story?

Accepted Answer

Badlu was a traditional artisan whose primary profession was making glass-like shining lac bangles by hand, which he did sitting on a machiya in his courtyard.

Question 3

What did Badlu call the narrator (author)?

Accepted Answer

Badlu used to call the narrator 'Lala' instead of his real name, addressing him affectionately as 'Lala Janu' or simply 'Lala', just like the other village children.

Question 4

Why did the author go to his village during vacations?

Accepted Answer

The author used to go to his maternal uncle's (mama) village during his summer vacations because his father was transferred and his maternal grandfather's house was there.

Question 5

What did Badlu give to the author every time he visited?

Accepted Answer

Whenever the author visited Badlu's house, Badlu would specially make a round and colorful 'goli' (marble) out of leftover lac for him.

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