Question 5. What did the headmaster ask Omprakash Valmiki to do? (a) To bring a glass of water (b) To sweep the school playground (c) To teach the students (d) None of these Answer
The headmaster of Omprakash Valmiki compelled him to sweep the school simply because he belonged to the Dalit. The dignity of Omprakash was badly hurt. He was made to feel that he was less than equal to all other students in the school.