Question

For what purpose did Ram Chaddha, publish 'Istri Dharm Vichar' ?
OR
How were the concerns of Oriyan Society depicted in the Oriyan novels of 19th century ?

CBSE Class X Social Science SA ( 3 marks)

Answer 1

(i) In Punjab, a similar folk literature about discussing women issues was widely printed from the early 20th century.
(ii) Ram Chaddha published the fast selling ‘Istri Dharm Vichar’ to teach women how to be obedient wives.
OR
(i) The Oriya novel ‘Chaa Mana Atha Guntha’ written by noted novelist Fakir Mohan Senapati dealt with the question of land and its possession.
(ii) This path breaking work showed that the novel could make the rural issues an important part of urban preoccupations.

Answer 2

●As women became part of reading culture , more and more came to be published dealing with issues related to them.

●In the early 20th century books dealing with issues like women's education, widow remarriage came to be discussed and written extensively.

●Large number of books were written giving fashion tips to women, and also on entertainment .

●Many books like those of Ram Chadha ​​​Istri Dharm Vichar, sought to educate women as to how to be good and obedient wives.

● These books became extremely popular among women as they dealt with qualities of being an ideal women and wife.