Class 9 › English › Kaveri Carrier of Words Class 9 English · Kaveri · Chapter 7
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This non-fiction prose lesson profiles Khetaram, a Gramin Dak Sewak (rural postman) who is the sole link between remote desert hamlets and their distant families in the Thar desert of Rajasthan, just 2.5 km from the Indo-Pakistan border. With his left shoulder slumped from fifteen years of carrying a mailbag, Khetaram delivers post far beyond the last railhead, phone line and motorable road, walking across sand dunes where even bicycles cannot move. Regulations cap his load at 28 kilos, yet he covers up to 20 km for a single delivery, working even when the temperature crosses 50°C (officially recorded as 49.9°C to avoid declaring a state holiday). His khaki turban is his only protection against sandstorms. The text explains the role of Gramin Dak Sewaks – over half of India’s postal workforce – who serve frozen Ladakh, the isles of Lakshadweep and the riverine northeast. After independence India Post aimed to bring the whole population into the mailing network, unlike the British system. For desert families, survival often depends on money orders, reflecting deep trust in the post office. Khetaram reads out letters, drafts replies, and refuses to carry death news (a torn-cornered envelope) into a home. Proud and dependable, he is ready to become a Gramin Sanchar Sewak when phone lines arrive. The author salutes such unsung carriers of words.
K Khetaram The dedicated Gramin Dak Sewak of Somarad Branch Post Office; for 15 years the sole postal link for remote Thar desert hamlets.
G Gramin Dak Sewak (GDS) Rural postal workers (formerly “delivery agents”) who make up over half of India’s postal workforce and reach inaccessible areas on foot.
D Dhaanis / hamlets Tiny, far-flung desert settlements near the Indo-Pakistan border that Khetaram serves.
M Money order A way of sending small sums of money through the post; desert families’ survival often depends on money orders from relatives.
A Ashubh Samachar (bad news) Death news carried in an envelope with the right corner torn off; Khetaram refuses to take it inside a home and destroys it after reading.
T Theme – service and trust The dignity, duty and trustworthiness of an unsung worker who links isolated people to the world.
Q1 Who is Khetaram and what is his job? Answer Q2 What hardships does Khetaram face while delivering mail? Answer Q3 Why is the temperature officially recorded as 49.9°C instead of 50°C? Answer Q4 Who are Gramin Dak Sewaks and why are they invaluable? Answer Q5 How was the purpose of India Post different from the British postal system? Answer Q6 Why do desert families depend so much on the post office? Answer Q7 Give two instances showing that people trust Khetaram. Answer Q8 How does Khetaram handle a letter bearing news of death? Answer Q9 Why is Khetaram grateful to continue as a GDS even after sixty? Answer Q10 Why does the author pay tribute to people like Khetaram? Answer Q1 I Look at the pictures given below of persons engaged in the same profession. Discuss in pairs and share your answers with your classmates and teacher. 1. Which profession do they belong to? Answer Q2 I Look at the pictures given below of persons engaged in the same profession. Discuss in pairs and share your answers with your classmates and teacher. 2. Do they face any difficulties while doing their duty? Answer Q3 I Look at the pictures given below of persons engaged in the same profession. Discuss in pairs and share your answers with your classmates and teacher. 3. How does their profession affect the people they meet? Answer Q4 II Discuss in groups. 1. How can ‘words’ be ‘carried’? Answer Q5 II Discuss in groups. 2. Who could be a carrier of words? Answer Q6 II Discuss in groups. 3. What are the means for people to stay connected? Answer Q7 III Read the words given in the box below and place them in their appropriate context in the following passage. slumped dunes defying hamlets signals devoid We stepped out of the vehicle at the end of the road. Immediately, our body sent 1. _________ that our decision to visit the sand 2. _________ in the afternoon was insane. Answer Q8 III Read the words given in the box below and place them in their appropriate context in the following passage. We had passed a few 3. _________ on our way to the desert. Answer Q9 III Read the words given in the box below and place them in their appropriate context in the following passage. We could not find even a single soul outdoors, 4. _________ the blazing sun. Answer Q10 III Read the words given in the box below and place them in their appropriate context in the following passage. Even the camels were 5. _________ in the little shade offered by the khejri trees. Answer Q11 III Read the words given in the box below and place them in their appropriate context in the following passage. In this remote place people relied on Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) to connect to the world as the area was 6. _________ of any other network service. Answer Q1 I Khetaram needs to submit information about himself for getting an identity card. While reading the text, fill up the following information sheet for Khetaram. Name Khetaram Position Answer Q2 I Khetaram needs to submit information about himself for getting an identity card. While reading the text, fill up the following information sheet for Khetaram. Employer Answer Q3 I Khetaram needs to submit information about himself for getting an identity card. While reading the text, fill up the following information sheet for Khetaram. Official address Answer Q4 I Khetaram needs to submit information about himself for getting an identity card. While reading the text, fill up the following information sheet for Khetaram. Mode of transport used Answer Q5 I Khetaram needs to submit information about himself for getting an identity card. While reading the text, fill up the following information sheet for Khetaram. Key responsibilities Answer Q6 II Discuss with your teacher. 1. Why do you think Khetaram has taken up this challenging job? Answer Q7 II Discuss with your teacher. 2. How do you think Khetaram would feel about taking up this challenging task every day? Answer Q1 I Complete the table given below with the situations given in Column 1 and the reasons in Column 2. When the temperature is recorded as 50 degrees celsius and above, a state holiday has to be declared. Answer Q2 I Complete the table given below with the situations given in Column 1 and the reasons in Column 2. Khetaram can dwell on any threshold. Answer Q3 I Complete the table given below with the situations given in Column 1 and the reasons in Column 2. BSF always gave Khetaram a lift. Answer Q4 II Why was a piece of jaggery offered in the village when he brought news of a birth or weddings? Answer Q5 III How would phone lines help Khetaram in his job? Answer Q1 I Read the extracts given below and answer the questions. 1. “Akaal or famine is a way of life here. In a good year, I get one crop of bajra. That cannot feed my family of five. We would starve without this job,” he says. And for each family which resides in this arid land, survival is partly dependent on money orders remitted by a relative. (i) Complete the sentence given below with an appropriate reason. One crop of bajra makes a little difference for people like Khetaram because __________________________. Answer Q2 I Read the extracts given below and answer the questions. 1. “Akaal or famine is a way of life here. In a good year, I get one crop of bajra. That cannot feed my family of five. We would starve without this job,” he says. (ii) Why did Khetaram term famine as ‘a way of life’? Answer Q3 I Read the extracts given below and answer the questions. 1. (iii) Give one reason why Khetaram had to take up a job to help his family to survive. Answer Q4 I Read the extracts given below and answer the questions. 1. (iv) Complete the analogy given below with a word from the extract. Other families: Money orders:: Khetaram: __________________ Answer Q5 I Read the extracts given below and answer the questions. 1. (v) What would ‘a good year’ signify? Answer Q6 I Read the extracts given below and answer the questions. 2. There is one letter delivery he dreads. The envelope with the right corner torn off, which signifies that the missive bears news of death. “Ashubh Samachar cannot be carried into the house,” says Khetaram. So, he stands outside, reads out the letter twice, then tears it to bits. “Bad news must be destroyed,” he mutters philosophically. (i) Choose the correct option for the following question. Who could have torn the right corner of the envelope? A. Khetaram B. Sender of the letter C. Receiver of the letter D. The postmaster Answer Q7 I Read the extracts given below and answer the questions. 2. (ii) Complete the sentence with an appropriate reason. The most likely reason for Khetaram reading the letter twice is because ______________________________. Answer Q8 I Read the extracts given below and answer the questions. 2. (iii) What was Khetaram’s philosophy regarding bad news, and how did he act upon it? Answer Q9 I Read the extracts given below and answer the questions. 2. (iv) State whether the following sentence is true or false. Khetaram’s action of tearing the letter differed from his beliefs. Answer Q10 I Read the extracts given below and answer the questions. 2. (v) Mention any one aspect of Khetaram’s temperament which is revealed through this extract. Answer Q11 II Answer the following questions. 1. Justify the statement made by Postmaster-General, Rajasthan Western Region stating that the role of GDS is ‘invaluable’. Answer Q12 II Answer the following questions. 2. How was the purpose of India Post different from that of the British postal system? Answer Q13 II Answer the following questions. 3. People trusted Gramin Dak Sewaks. Support this statement with any two instances from the text. Answer Q14 II Answer the following questions. 4. Infer the most likely reason that Khetaram was grateful to continue as GDS, even after the age of 60. Answer Q15 II Answer the following questions. 5. Explain why the author pays tribute to people like Khetaram. Answer Q1 I Study the phrases given in Column 1 and match them with their meanings in Column 2. 1. crumbles into sand Answer Q2 I Study the phrases given in Column 1 and match them with their meanings in Column 2. 2. give a new lease of life Answer Q3 I Study the phrases given in Column 1 and match them with their meanings in Column 2. 3. turn into a trickle before drying out Answer Q4 I Study the phrases given in Column 1 and match them with their meanings in Column 2. 4. bearing words across this desolate geography Answer Q5 I Study the phrases given in Column 1 and match them with their meanings in Column 2. Now, use the phrases from Column 1 in sentences of your own. crumbles into sand Answer Q6 I Study the phrases given in Column 1 and match them with their meanings in Column 2. Now, use the phrases from Column 1 in sentences of your own. give a new lease of life Answer Q7 I Study the phrases given in Column 1 and match them with their meanings in Column 2. Now, use the phrases from Column 1 in sentences of your own. turn into a trickle before drying out Answer Q8 I Study the phrases given in Column 1 and match them with their meanings in Column 2. Now, use the phrases from Column 1 in sentences of your own. bearing words across this desolate geography Answer Q9 II Identify examples of alliteration and metaphor in the extract given below. Khetaram’s khaki turban and uniform are his only protection against the desert’s furies, the scorching summer winds and swirling sandstorms which turn him into a walking sandman. Answer Q10 III Match the words in Column 1 to what they suggest in Column 2 in the context of the chapter. 1. arid Answer Q11 III Match the words in Column 1 to what they suggest in Column 2 in the context of the chapter. 2. concessional Answer Q12 III Match the words in Column 1 to what they suggest in Column 2 in the context of the chapter. 3. gaunt Answer Q13 III Match the words in Column 1 to what they suggest in Column 2 in the context of the chapter. 4. remote Answer Q14 III Match the words in Column 1 to what they suggest in Column 2 in the context of the chapter. 5. desolate Answer Q15 III Match the words in Column 1 to what they suggest in Column 2 in the context of the chapter. Now, use the words from Column 1 in sentences of your own. arid Answer Q16 III Match the words in Column 1 to what they suggest in Column 2 in the context of the chapter. Now, use the words from Column 1 in sentences of your own. concessional Answer Q17 III Match the words in Column 1 to what they suggest in Column 2 in the context of the chapter. Now, use the words from Column 1 in sentences of your own. gaunt Answer Q18 III Match the words in Column 1 to what they suggest in Column 2 in the context of the chapter. Now, use the words from Column 1 in sentences of your own. remote Answer Q19 III Match the words in Column 1 to what they suggest in Column 2 in the context of the chapter. Now, use the words from Column 1 in sentences of your own. desolate Answer Q20 IV Read the underlined verbs in the sentences given in Column 1 and their functions in Column 2. Now, fill in the blanks by using the present perfect form of the verbs given in the brackets to complete the following paragraph. 1. I _________ (has/have) just ________ (get) a collection of postage stamps from my grandfather. He 2. ___________ (collect) these stamps over a period of 20 years. I 3. ___________ (study) most of the stamps in his collection and loved all of them. I 4. _______ (begin) my own collection of postage stamps. Grandfather 5. _________ truly ________ (inspire) me. Answer Q21 V Study the sentences given below. Now, complete the following paragraph about the advice given by Khetaram. One example has been done for you. To begin with, a lot of stamina will be needed for this job. Next, reading clearly A. ________________________, as you B. ________________________ to read out the letters by some of the villagers. Words C. ________________________ neatly as you D. ________________________ to draft replies by some villagers. Full sleeved-shirts and trousers E. ________________________ to protect yourself from the heat. Answer Q1 I You will listen to a girl talking about an event. As you listen, fill in the blank with the suitable word from the brackets. (Transcript for teacher on page 272) The speaker concluded her talk with a ___________. (suggestion/request/advice) Answer Q2 II You will listen to the girl talking about the event again. As you listen, choose the correct option for the following questions. 1. What was the occasion that the speaker was talking about? (i) Letter writing carnival (ii) Philately day (iii) Indian Postal Day Answer Q3 II You will listen to the girl talking about the event again. As you listen, choose the correct option for the following questions. 2. India Post is famous for having the most extensive network _________. (i) in India (ii) in the world (iii) among design institutes Answer Q4 II You will listen to the girl talking about the event again. As you listen, choose the correct option for the following questions. 3. Letter writing is being revived as this art form has been _________. (i) celebrated (ii) appreciated (iii) forgotten Answer Q5 II You will listen to the girl talking about the event again. As you listen, choose the correct option for the following questions. 4. Which of the following will be a part of the letter writing carnival? (i) calligraphy and graphology (ii) origami and designing (iii) letter posting and philately Answer Q6 II You will listen to the girl talking about the event again. As you listen, choose the correct option for the following questions. 5. What will the postal department add to the event? (i) interactive demonstrations (ii) theatre and dance (iii) workshop for letter writing Answer Q1 I The postcard, inland letter, envelope, and money order form were engaged in a discussion on who the most important one was. In groups of four, select one each and reason with each other logically. You may use the points for discussion given in Column 1 and the cues given in Column 2 to express your opinion. Column 1 (Points for discussion) utility cost effective privacy space to write possibility of enclosures Column 2 (Verbal cues to present opinion) It seems to me that... Some people say that... I would like to point out that… I totally agree that… That’s one way to look at it but… Answer Q1 I Khetaram saw a letter with a torn corner. It had news about Bhawar Singh’s uncle passing away. Read the condolence message that Sawant Singh sent to his cousin as a reply to the letter. Now, on behalf of your parents draft an imaginary condolence message for your aunt on the recent passing away of her father. Answer Q1 I Why are words important? Can we communicate without words? How? Share your answers with your classmates and teacher. Answer Q2 II Use the given sentences as clues to find words from the grid and fill the blanks. One example has been done for you. My mother summoned me to introduce her friends. Column 1 Horizontal Column 2 Vertical 1. We eat food to _______ our hunger. 2. The train will _______ from the station at 5.00 p.m. 3. The gardener was removing the _______ to clean the flower beds. 4. The view from the top of the hill was _______ the difficult climb. 5. The herbs and spices _______ flavour to food. 6. Flowers _______ in spring. 7. We enjoyed a delicious _______ after the ceremony. Answer Q1 I Fill in the blanks with one word from the poem. One example has been done for you. In this poem, the poet reflects that words fail to truly satisfy what the heart wants to convey. Words are compared to summer birds who 1. __________, leaving nothing behind. The heart, is equated to a 2. __________ who finds that words are as worthless as 3. __________ when needed. He feels that a few sincere words can bring more 4. __________ than many meaningless ones. He adds that a voice that brings happiness to a 5. __________ place does not say much, but the few words it does, are very precious. Moreover, if words could satisfy us, the 6. __________ would celebrate but words often fail to do that. The poem ends on the note that empty words may look impressive with lots of flowers, but they cannot produce anything valuable, like a 7. __________. Answer Q2 II Let us appreciate the poem. 1. Read the poem again. Find any four sets of rhyming words and also write the rhyme scheme of the poem. Answer Q3 II Let us appreciate the poem. 2. Read the following phrases and sentences taken from the poem. Identify the poetic device in each of them and explain what the poet wants to communicate through their usage. (i) But words, like summer birds, depart… Answer Q4 II Let us appreciate the poem. 2. (ii) heart, a pilgrim upon earth… Answer Q5 II Let us appreciate the poem. 2. (iii) words are of as little worth As just so many weeds Answer Q6 II Let us appreciate the poem. 2. (iv) If words could satisfy the chest … Oft satisfy the least! Answer Q7 II Let us appreciate the poem. 2. (v) The world might hold a feast… Answer Q8 II Let us appreciate the poem. 2. (vi) Like plants that make a gaudy show All blossom to the root Answer Q9 II Let us appreciate the poem. 2. (vii) But whose poor nature cannot grow One particle of fruit! Answer Q10 II Let us appreciate the poem. 3. Which words are repeated in the poem? Why does the poet use repetition? Answer Q11 II Let us appreciate the poem. 4. The stanzas 4, 5, and 6 end with exclamation marks. Choose the option that displays the emotions being expressed through them. (i) 4. disillusionment 5. admiration and 6. frustration (ii) 4. frustration 5. admiration and 6. disillusionment (iii) 4. admiration 5. frustration and 6. disillusionment (iv) 4. frustration 6. admiration 5. disillusionment and Answer Q12 III Identify examples of hyperbole from the given lines. If words could satisfy the chest, The world might hold a feast. Work in pairs. Complete the sentences given below with hyperboles. Use the hints given in the brackets. 1. I have ______________ things to do on this weekend. (lots of/tonnes of) Answer Q13 III Identify examples of hyperbole from the given lines. Work in pairs. Complete the sentences given below with hyperboles. Use the hints given in the brackets. 2. The player missed the basket by ______________. (a mile/ an inch) Answer Q14 III Identify examples of hyperbole from the given lines. Work in pairs. Complete the sentences given below with hyperboles. Use the hints given in the brackets. 3. My mother is so tired that she can sleep for a ______________. (night/decade) Answer Q15 III Identify examples of hyperbole from the given lines. Work in pairs. Complete the sentences given below with hyperboles. Use the hints given in the brackets. 4. I will be back in ______________. (five minutes/two seconds) Answer Q16 IV Rhythm gives a lyrical quality to a poem. The rhythm (pattern of beats) in a line of poetry is described by a metrical form. A metre is formed by a stressed and an unstressed syllable. Syllable is the name given to a single unit of speech/beats of spoken language. The metrical form in the first four lines is given below. The stressed syllables have been underlined. If words could sa tis fy the heart, The heart might find less care; But words, like sum mer birds, de part, And leave but emp ty air. Now, listen to the teacher read the poem. As you listen, underline the syllables that are stressed in all the lines of the poem. Share your answers with the teacher. Answer Q1 I Read the following lines and answer the questions. 1. The heart, a pilgrim upon earth, Finds often, when it needs, That words are of as little worth As just so many weeds. (i) Why has the poet referred to the heart as ‘a pilgrim’? Answer Q2 I Read the following lines and answer the questions. 1. (ii) When would a heart ‘need’ words? Answer Q3 I Read the following lines and answer the questions. 1. (iii) Complete the sentence with an appropriate reason. The words are like weeds because ____________. Answer Q4 I Read the following lines and answer the questions. 1. (iv) Mention two emotions the heart might be experiencing when it finds words to be of ‘little worth’. Answer Q5 I Read the following lines and answer the questions. 1. (v) What do these lines suggest about the nature of communication? Answer Q6 I Read the following lines and answer the questions. 2. If words could satisfy the chest, The world might hold a feast; But words, when summoned to the test, Oft satisfy the least! (i) How can words ‘satisfy the chest’? Answer Q7 I Read the following lines and answer the questions. 2. (ii) How can words be ‘summoned to the test’? Answer Q8 I Read the following lines and answer the questions. 2. (iii) What does ‘the world’ holding ‘a feast’ imply? Answer Q9 I Read the following lines and answer the questions. 2. (iv) Complete the sentence with an appropriate reason. The poet mentions that words satisfy the least because ______________. Answer Q10 I Read the following lines and answer the questions. 2. (v) Select the word that does not mean the same as ‘oft’. A. always B. usually C. frequently D. often Answer Q11 II Answer the following questions. 1. What is the comparison that the poet draws between words and ‘empty air’? Answer Q12 II Answer the following questions. 2. According to the poet meaningful words are more precious than a lot of them. Explain. Answer Q13 II Answer the following questions. 3. Do you agree that the poet presents contrasting ideas related to ‘words’ in the poem? If yes, why? If no, why not? Answer Q14 II Answer the following questions. 4. The theme of loneliness hovers over the poem. Support this statement with examples from the text. Answer Q15 II Answer the following questions. 5. How does the poet convey the superficial nature of words? What ought to be done to address this? Answer Q1 I The poet has used some figurative phrases. Match the phrases in Column 1 with their correct meanings in Column 2. Use each phrase in a sentence of your own. 1. satisfy the heart Answer Q2 I The poet has used some figurative phrases. Match the phrases in Column 1 with their correct meanings in Column 2. Use each phrase in a sentence of your own. 2. depart and leave but empty air Answer Q3 I The poet has used some figurative phrases. Match the phrases in Column 1 with their correct meanings in Column 2. Use each phrase in a sentence of your own. 3. hosts of words Answer Q4 I The poet has used some figurative phrases. Match the phrases in Column 1 with their correct meanings in Column 2. Use each phrase in a sentence of your own. 4. never touch the heart Answer Q5 I The poet has used some figurative phrases. Match the phrases in Column 1 with their correct meanings in Column 2. Use each phrase in a sentence of your own. 5. wins its sunny way Answer Q6 I The poet has used some figurative phrases. Match the phrases in Column 1 with their correct meanings in Column 2. Use each phrase in a sentence of your own. 6. plants that cannot grow fruit Answer Q7 II Create a ‘Word Map’ for each of the words from the poem given in the box. depart pilgrim cheer word sunny satisfy heart To complete the word map include: Meaning (in your own words) Synonyms of the word Antonyms of the word Sentence using the word A quick sketch or symbol that represents the word One example has been done for you. Answer Q1 I You will listen to a conversation between a girl and a boy. As you listen, mark four statements from 1–6 that are true. (Transcript for teacher on page 273) 1. The girl was excited to participate in the declamation contest. 2. The boy was doubtful about the suitability of the topic chosen for the contest. 3. The girl explained that people prefer to keep their personal experiences to themselves. 4. The boy was unaware of the role played by body language in reflecting the speaker’s confidence. 5. According to the girl, body language had an insignificant role to play in communication. 6. The girl had issued the book on body language earlier from the library. Answer Q1 I Read the following quotations and select the one you like the most. Explain the quotation and share the reason for your choice with your classmates and teacher. You may talk about a connected personal experience too. You may use the cues given below to state your choice and the reason. I chose_____ because… I selected _____ since… I decided on _____due to… I picked _____as… I settled for _____ because… Quotations: “Whatever words we utter should be chosen with care for people will hear them and be influenced by them for good or ill.” –Gautama Buddha “We are what our thoughts have made us; so take care about what you think.” –Swami Vivekananda “It is better in prayer to have a heart without words than words without a heart.” –Mahatma Gandhi etc. Answer Q1 I Write an essay on any one quotation from speaking activity. Follow the guidelines given below while drafting the essay. Column 1 Paragraph Division Column 2 Paragraph Content 1. Introduction Mention the quotation and the speaker. Briefly mention the reason why it appealed to you. State the purpose of the essay. 2. and 3. Body of the essay Each paragraph to explain a specific point or idea related to the quotation. Begin with a topic sentence that introduces the main point of the paragraph. Provide evidence, examples, or narratives to support the main point. Ensure a smooth flow between paragraphs by using transition words. For example: In addition to…, For instance…, However…, Consequently…, Finally… 4. Counterargument Think about any possible criticism for the quotation. Give reason why that criticism is baseless. 5. Conclusion Summarise the main points discussed in the body paragraphs. End with a concluding statement that leaves a lasting impression. Answer Q1 I The unique ‘Daakroom’ carnival was conceptualised by the Ministry of Culture to re-introduce children and larger audiences to letter writing in innovative, creative, and engaging ways. It also hosted competitions and workshops around writing and post. The one-of-a-kind letter writing event, supported by India Post, Ministry of Culture, Gandhi Smriti and Darshan Samiti is aimed to give a digital detox with the aim of reviving the art of letter writing in India. Answer Q2 II Did you know? The study of postage stamps and postal history is called philately. It is possible to be a philatelist without owning any stamps. The stamps that you study may be rare ones and found only in museums. 1. Study the postage stamps given below and discuss who or what they depict. 2. Work in groups of five. Find information about stamps on the following categories and note details as directed. personalities: name and the field they belong to celebrations: festivals/national events—name and significance centenaries: name of person/occasion and significance nature: name and significance our heritage: monuments/music/dance—name and significance Now, prepare a class board on ‘Philately–Upholding Our Heritage’ with your findings. Answer Q3 I In groups of six, follow the instructions to play the ‘Non-verbal’ game. Each student writes or makes an emoji with an expression on one slip and a gesture on the other. Jumble the slips and keep them upside down. Pick the slips in turns and enact it in 30 seconds. The person who can identify the expression or gesture first, gets 10 points. Continue it for two rounds and find the Non-verbal Champion. For example, an expression to denote tired could be: and a gesture to denote united could be: This game is like Dumb Charades. Dumb Charades is a word-guessing game where players act out words, phrases, or movie titles using gestures and body language without speaking. One person acts, and their teammates try to guess what’s being mimed. Answer
What is Khetaram’s occupation?
A A Gramin Dak Sewak (rural postman) B A Border Security Force soldier C A village record keeper D A camel trader
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