Question 1

What did Lencho hope for?

Accepted Answer

Lencho hoped for a good rain as it was much needed for a good harvest.

Source: This question is from A Letter to God, English &mdash; Class 10, CBSE Board.
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Detailed Summary
    Lencho, a poor farmer, depends on rain for his corn harvest. A hailstorm destroys everything. With unshakeable faith in God, he writes a letter asking for 100 pesos. The postmaster collects 70 pesos from employees and sends it as "God." Lencho, finding only 70 pesos, writes again asking God not to send money through the post office because the employees are "a bunch of crooks."

Theme Analysis
    Unshakeable Faith
    Lencho’s faith in God is so absolute he writes a letter expecting divine reply. This faith is admirable yet blind — it prevents him from seeing human kindness.
    Dramatic Irony
    The reader knows the money came from the post office employees. Lencho blames his benefactors, creating devastating irony.
    Gratitude and Ingratitude
    The helpers receive no thanks; instead they are called thieves. Good deeds often go unrecognised.

Character Study
    LenchoHardworking, faithful, trusting of God, suspicious of humans, ironically ungrateful
    PostmasterKind, generous, empathetic — organises the collection to preserve Lencho’s faith
    Post Office StaffCooperative and generous; their kindness is met with accusations

Literary Devices & Techniques
    
      Dramatic Irony: Lencho calls helpers "crooks"
      Simile: Hailstones like "new silver coins"
      Hyperbole: "Not a leaf remained on the trees"
      Personification: "The earth needed a downpour"

Board Exam Questions with Model Answers
    Q: Why did Lencho write to God? (2 marks)
    Model Answer: Lencho’s entire crop was destroyed by a hailstorm. He had such deep faith in God that he believed God would send money to help him re-sow his field. He wrote asking for 100 pesos.
    Q: Explain the irony at the end of the story. (3 marks)
    Model Answer: The post office employees generously collected 70 pesos to help Lencho. But Lencho, finding less than 100, concluded that the employees stole the remaining 30 pesos. The very people who helped him are called "crooks." This is dramatic irony — the helpers are blamed.
    Q: What impression do you form of the postmaster? (5 marks)
    Model Answer: The postmaster is kind, generous, and good-humoured. Moved by Lencho’s faith, he collects money from colleagues and his own salary. He signs as "God" to preserve Lencho’s belief. His goodness goes unrecognised, making him a poignant character who represents selfless generosity.

Key Vocabulary
    Refer to the chapter notes and teacher aid for a complete vocabulary list. Focus on understanding words in context rather than memorising definitions in isolation.

Revision Checklist
    
      Can you summarise the text in 80 words?
      Can you name all major characters and their traits?
      Can you identify at least 3 literary devices with examples?
      Can you write a 5-mark answer on the main theme?
      Have you practised all textbook exercise questions?

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Question 2

Why did Lencho say the raindrops were like ‘new coins’?

Accepted Answer

Lencho compared the raindrops with new coins because they were promising him a good harvest resulting in more prosperity.More Resources for CBSE Class 10NCERT SolutionsNCERT Solutions for Class 10 ScienceNCERT Solutions for Class 10 MathsNCERT Solutions for Class 10 SocialNCERT Solutions for Class 10 EnglishNCERT Solutions for Class 10 HindiNCERT Solutions for Class 10 SanskritNCERT Solutions for Class 10 Foundation of ITRD Sharma Class 10 Solutions