1.સ્વાધ્યાય જવાબો ભાગ 2 – Against the Odds (Q-2)

🙋 સ્વાધ્યાય જવાબો – Q-2
Against the Odds

Q1. What was the burning desire of the people of Taj Nagar? What did they do for it?

A. The burning desire of the people of Taj Nagar was to have a railway station in their village. To achieve this, everyone contributed and collected ₹21 lakh.

Q2. Why did the people raise their demand for a railway station? How did the authorities respond?

A. Villagers had to walk 6 km to Halimandi or Patli for a train, even though railway lines passed through their village. Authorities refused due to lack of funds.

Q3. What is MGP an NGO doing in Sitapur district? Why?

A. MGP is building a solar micro-grid network to provide LED light and mobile charging at ₹25/week. This helps rural families get affordable electricity.

Q4. How were the panels installed?

A. Panels were installed on brick houses, facing south to capture maximum sunlight. Batteries were kept inside the same house.

Q5. How have solar micro-grids helped the village people?

A. Solar grids reduced pollution and saved the environment. Children can study more, new businesses emerged, and women enjoy cooking in light.

Q6. What did the secretary of the library point out?

A. He said reading would help women realize their strength and promote unity among them.

Q7. What did the library do for women?

A. In 2014, the library started a women’s unit, planned separate reading rooms, and supported workshops to empower women.