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“Pather Panchali” is a Bengali novel by Bibhutibhushan Bandyopadhyay that paints a vivid picture of rural Bengal. The story revolves around Apu, a curious and imaginative boy, and his sister Durga, whose bond defines the heart of the novel. Set in the village of Nischindipur, the novel captures the rhythms of everyday life—the rustling bamboo groves, the open skies, the joys of monsoon, and the bitter truths of poverty.
Durga is wild and free-spirited, often getting into mischief but deeply loving towards her younger brother. Apu looks up to her, and through their adventures—like stealing guavas, watching trains, or getting soaked in the rain—the reader sees the raw, innocent wonder of childhood.
However, this joy is not without pain. The family struggles with poverty. Harihar, the father, is a priest and dreamer, away for long periods in search of work, while Sarbajaya, the mother, carries the burden of survival. Durga’s untimely death shatters the family, especially Apu, whose worldview slowly shifts from wonder to loss.
“Pather Panchali” is more than just a story—it is a lyrical journey through emotion, culture, and the soul of Bengal. Bibhutibhushan’s words make you feel the dust under your feet, the scent of rain-soaked earth, and the ache of dreams that never quite come true.
📚 Taken from: বিভূতিভূষণ বন্দ্যোপাধ্যায়ের “পথের পাঁচালী” (প্রথম প্রকাশ: ১৯২৯)
✅ Questions (1 mark each):
Comprehension (6 marks)
a) Durga
b) Sarbajaya
c) Apu
d) Harihar
a) Kolkata
b) Nischindipur village
c) Dhaka
d) Shantiniketan
3. What best describes Durga’s personality?
a) Quiet and shy
b) Wild and loving
c) Greedy and selfish
d) Sad and silent
a) She is his mother
b) She is his cousin
c) She is his older sister
d) She is his friend
a) His father's return
b) His first train ride
c) Durga’s death
d) Getting a new book
6. What role does nature play in the story?
a) It is not mentioned
b) It acts as a villain
c) It reflects the emotions of the characters
d) It describes city life
7. Identify the tense: The novel captures the rhythms of everyday life.
a) Present continuous
b) Past perfect
c) Present simple
d) Future perfect
a) Her brother is loved by Durga.
b) Her brother was loved by Durga.
c) Durga was loved deeply by her brother.
d) Her brother deeply loves Durga.
a) up
b) looked
c) and
d) followed
10. Identify the pronoun: They wandered through the bamboo groves.
a) through
b) groves
c) They
d) wandered
11. Fill in the blank: The story is set ___ a small village.
a) on
b) with
c) at
d) in
12. What does “lyrical journey” mean in this context?
a) A musical concert
b) A poetic and emotional experience
c) A long walk
d) A lecture
a) Bound by rules
b) Emotionally closed
c) Independent and lively
d) Silent and calm
14.What does “ache of dreams” suggest?
a) Joyful success
b) Pain of unfulfilled hopes
c) Headache
d) Strength of wishes
a) Lack of imagination
b) Lack of education
c) Lack of wealth and resources
d) Lack of ambition
1. c) Apu
2. b) Nischindipur village
3. b) Wild and loving
4. c) She is his older sister
5. c) Durga’s death
6. c) It reflects the emotions of the characters
7. c) Present simple
8. b) Her brother was loved by Durga.
9. c) and
10. c) They
11. d) in
12. b) A poetic and emotional experience
13. c) Independent and lively
14. b) Pain of unfulfilled hopes
15. c) Lack of wealth and resources
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