Question

"Valli was a mature girl and ahead of her age." Justify the statement with instances from the text. (100 - 150 words)

Answer 1

Valli was an eight-year old village girl. Her favourite pass time was standing at the doorstep of her house and watch things and people. She not only satisfied her curiosity but also gained new experiences. She was mature, clever and practical beyond her years. Her strongest desire was to take a bus ride. She meticulously planned for it by gathering the information about distance, ticket money and fare. She was determined to resist any temptation that came in her way like buying peppermint, toys, or a ride on the merry-go-round in order to save sixty paise for the bus journey. She boarded the bus without anyone's help. She did not like being called 'Madam' or 'Child'. She refused a free treat by the conductor and did not talk to strangers. This shows her commanding, confident and self-dependent nature. This also shows her determination and maturity ahead of her age.