Section – D
Summary In English : Chachi’s Funeral
‘Chachi’s Funeral’ is a humorous short story by Ruskin Bond about a young mischievous boy named Sunil and his tense relationship with his aunt, Chachi. Chachi dislikes Sunil and often scolds him, especially after he breaks a bottle of honey. Hurt and angry, Sunil goes to his secret hiding spot and tells his cousin Madhu that he wants to kill Chachi. Madhu joins in the game, draws a sketch of Chachi, and they pretend to stab and burn it. They even scatter the ashes into a drain, calling it a funeral. Later, Sunil feels guilty and starts crying. When they come downstairs, Chachi appears alive and well. Overwhelmed, Sunil hugs her and tells her he loves her. Chachi is surprised but touched. The story ends with affection replacing resentment in their relationship.
संक्षिप्त सारांश
‘चाची का अंतिम संस्कार’ रस्किन बॉन्ड द्वारा लिखी गई एक हास्यपूर्ण कहानी है, जिसमें सुनील नामक एक शरारती लड़के और उसकी चाची के बीच के तनावपूर्ण रिश्ते को दर्शाया गया है। चाची उसे पसंद नहीं करती और अक्सर डाँटती हैं। जब सुनील शहद की बोतल तोड़ देता है, तो चाची उसे पीट देती हैं। गुस्से में वह छत पर जाकर अपनी चाची को मारने की योजना बनाता है। उसकी चचेरी बहन मधु उसके साथ मिलकर चाची का चित्र बनाती है, और दोनों उसे चाकू से मारने और जलाने का नाटक करते हैं। राख को नाली में बहा देते हैं। थोड़ी देर बाद, सुनील को पछतावा होता है और वह रोने लगता है। जब वे नीचे आते हैं, चाची ज़िंदा मिलती हैं। सुनील उन्हें गले लगाकर कहता है कि वह उनसे बहुत प्यार करता है। कहानी का अंत उनके रिश्ते में नए स्नेह के साथ होता है।
Word Meanings Table (English–Hindi)
Word | Meaning (English) | Meaning (Hindi) |
Tolerant | Accepting, patient | सहनशील |
Waddled | Walked with short steps | लड़खड़ाते हुए चला |
Aversion | Strong dislike | नापसंद |
Mischievous | Naughty | शरारती |
Scolding | Verbal punishment | डांटना |
Furious | Extremely angry | बहुत गुस्से में |
Stormed | Rushed away angrily | गुस्से में भाग जाना |
Hiding place | Secret spot | छिपने की जगह |
Plunged | Drove something forcefully | जोर से घोंप देना |
Exploits | Adventures or pranks | साहसिक/शरारती कार्य |
Cremate | Burn as in funeral | दाह संस्कार करना |
Ashes | Remains after burning | राख |
Drifted | Moved slowly | धीरे-धीरे बहना |
Genuine | Real, sincere | सच्चा, वास्तविक |
Reassured | Made to feel less worried | आश्वस्त करना |
MCQs (Multiple Choice Questions)
- Why did Chachi dislike Sunil?
a) He was disobedient
b) He was not her son
c) He was smarter and better-looking than her children
d) He always studied more
Answer: c) He was smarter and better-looking than her children
- What did Sunil break in the kitchen?
a) Glass plate
b) Pickle jar
c) Honey bottle
d) Water jug
Answer: c) Honey bottle
- Where did Sunil go after getting scolded?
a) To the street
b) To his school
c) To his hiding place on the roof
d) To Madhu’s house
Answer: c) To his hiding place on the roof
- What did Madhu suggest as punishment instead of real murder?
a) Sending a letter
b) Drawing and burning Chachi’s picture
c) Writing a complaint
d) Ignoring Chachi
Answer: b) Drawing and burning Chachi’s picture
- How did Sunil react when Chachi reappeared?
a) He ran away
b) He cried and hugged her
c) He shouted at her
d) He ignored her
Answer: b) He cried and hugged her
Short Question and Answers
Q1. What kind of person was Chachi?
Ans: Chachi was usually tolerant and easygoing, but she disliked Sunil and scolded him more than necessary.
Q2. How did Sunil annoy Chachi?
Ans: Sunil annoyed Chachi by doing mischievous things like bursting paper bags behind her and mocking her pyjamas.
Q3. What did Madhu and Sunil do with Chachi’s sketch?
Ans: They pretended to stab the sketch and then burned it, calling it her funeral.
Q4. Why did Sunil cry after burning the paper?
Ans: Sunil cried because he began to feel guilty and realized he didn’t truly hate Chachi.
Q5. How did Chachi react when Sunil hugged her?
Ans: At first, Chachi was suspicious, but seeing genuine affection in his eyes, she patted his head and forgave him.