Module: General Practice
Q32: Consider the following statements regarding the final resolution and thematic impact of the Phulkari conflict:
1. The Phulkari symbolizes the complete erasure of the mother's identity, as her failing eyesight and life force are literally sewn into a commodity for a stranger.
2. The agreement to make the Phulkari finally brings Mr. Shamnath and his mother closer together, fostering a new mutual respect.
3. The story concludes with the grim reality that the mother's unconditional love has been entirely weaponized against her by her own son.
Which of the statements given above is/are INCORRECT?
2. The agreement to make the Phulkari finally brings Mr. Shamnath and his mother closer together, fostering a new mutual respect.
3. The story concludes with the grim reality that the mother's unconditional love has been entirely weaponized against her by her own son.
Which of the statements given above is/are INCORRECT?
✅ Correct Answer: B
Statement 2 is the only incorrect statement.
This question covers the ultimate tragic resolution of Bhisham Sahni's narrative.
Structurally, the story does not end with reconciliation or mutual respect (making Statement 2 false). It ends with stark alienation.
Shamnath remains entirely self-absorbed, celebrating his impending promotion, while his mother sits alone, weeping but resigned to her agonizing task.
Contextually, the Phulkari becomes a symbol of consumed life; the mother will destroy her remaining vision to create it, literally sewing her heritage into a transactional object for a foreigner (Statement 1). The causal tragedy is complete: Shamnath has successfully weaponized his mother's traditional values (unconditional maternal sacrifice) to fuel his modern, ruthless corporate ambition, leaving her utterly broken but compliant (Statement 3).
This question covers the ultimate tragic resolution of Bhisham Sahni's narrative.
Structurally, the story does not end with reconciliation or mutual respect (making Statement 2 false). It ends with stark alienation.
Shamnath remains entirely self-absorbed, celebrating his impending promotion, while his mother sits alone, weeping but resigned to her agonizing task.
Contextually, the Phulkari becomes a symbol of consumed life; the mother will destroy her remaining vision to create it, literally sewing her heritage into a transactional object for a foreigner (Statement 1). The causal tragedy is complete: Shamnath has successfully weaponized his mother's traditional values (unconditional maternal sacrifice) to fuel his modern, ruthless corporate ambition, leaving her utterly broken but compliant (Statement 3).