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Question 1.

Age is not a barrier when it comes to doing something different and


great. Which characteristics of Valli help her achieve the wonder of
visiting the town at such a tender age? [CBSE 2014]
Answer:
In today’s era, age is no more a barrier. Children are doing wonders
at a very young age. Same goes with Valli. At an age of 8 years, Valli
was able to pursue her dream all alone by travelling in the bus to
town. She was no different from others, except that she had certain
characteristics that made her fulfil her dreams. Valli was a very
confident and a bold girl. She had a knowledge of proper planning
and execution. She controlled her wishes to save money for the bus
ride. Also, she was a very good observer and learner. All these
qualities made her realise the dream of visiting the town. Hence,
one should always remember that there is no age to learn and
experience new things.

Question 2.
What kind of person is Valli? Illustrate your answer from the text
that you have read. [CBSE 2012]
Answer:
Valli was a determined, confident and brave girl. She was also a
good planner and executioner. She sacrificed a lot of things to
achieve her dream. For example, she curbed the temptation to buy
sweets and riding on the merry-go-round in the fair so that she could
save money for the bus ride. Sacrificing all these things at such a
tender age is very difficult for a child. She also behaved confidently
in the bus and did not get bobbed down in the presence of elders.
When the bus reached the town, Valli did not succumb to the
temptation of going out to explore the town or having a drink. She
did this as she had a limited amount of money which she wanted to
save for her return journey. So, Valli used her money wisely. When
the conductor offered her a drink, she showed good manners in
refusing to have it.

Question 1.
In such a fast moving world when we hear so many incidents
happening with people, do you think Valli did right by not telling her
mother about the bus journey? [CBSE 2015]
Answer:
No, I don’t think that Valli did the right thing in travelling alone to
the town without informing her mother. By doing this, she put
herself in a vulnerable position as she could have easily been a
victim of child abuse had she come in contact with wrong people. In
fact, she was lucky to return home safelty.
Children should always travel along with their parents or elders as
they are easy targets for criminals. We hear a lot of instances of
crime committed against children these days like kidnapping, child
abuse, molestation, rape etc. Valli could have expressed her desire
of travelling in the bus to her mother. I am sure that her mother
would have fulfilled her wish by talking her on a bus ride.

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