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  In the end, the old lady gives away all her savings without going to Kashi. She says "The happiness of this orphan girl is more  important   than   worshipping   Lord Vishweshwara at Kashi." (i) Identify 'the old lady' in the current extract. (ii) In which context is the old lady being talked about? (iii) How does she justify her giving away all her savings?

Answer:

                  (i) 'The old lady' refers to the protagonist appearing in 'Kashi Yatre', of the story authored by Triveni, a popular writer in Kannada. (ii) She wants to go to Kashi, but when she learns that an orphan girl is unable to marry due to shortage of funds, she gives away all her savings for her marriage at the cost of her desire. (iii) According to her, the happiness of the orphan girl is more important than worshipping Lord Vishweshwara at Kashi.