NCERT Class 10 Hindi Kshitij-2: Chapter 9 — यक्षपाल

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NCERT CBSE Class 10 Hindi Kshitij-2 Chapter 9 Hindi PDF

This chapter, 'यक्षपाल' by Yashpal, is a satirical piece that critiques the artificial and pretentious lifestyle of the aristocracy. Yashpal, born in 1903, was a prominent writer known for his realistic style and critique of social inequality and political hypocrisy. The story unfolds on a train journey where the narrator encounters a Nawab who, despite his refined appearance, exhibits a peculiar behavior. The Nawab, wanting to maintain his aristocratic image, avoids eating the cucumbers he brought, opting instead to peel and eat them without consuming them, merely savoring the aroma. This act highlights the Nawab's disconnect from reality and his adherence to a superficial lifestyle. Yashpal uses this encounter to comment on the decline of the feudal class and their fabricated existence, suggesting that such parasitic cultures persist even today. The chapter emphasizes the importance of genuine content over mere outward appearances in storytelling and life.

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Board	CBSE / NCERT
Class	Class 10
Subject	Hindi
Book	Kshitij-2
Chapter	Chapter 9 — यक्षपाल
Language	Hindi
PDF type	NCERT Textbook
Session	CBSE 2026
Reading time	3 minutes
Word count	492

Learning outcomes

Understand the concept of satire and its use in literature.
Analyze the portrayal of the aristocratic class and their lifestyle.
Identify the themes of artificiality and disconnect from reality.
Appreciate Yashpal's realistic writing style and social critique.
Recognize the importance of genuine content over superficiality.

Vocabulary

Word	Meaning
व्यंग्य	Satire
सामंती	Feudal
परजीवी	Parasitic
नवाबी नस्ल	Nawab's lineage/aristocracy
सभ्रांत	Gentlemanly/respectable
खीरे	Cucumbers
आराम से	Comfortably
चिंतन	Contemplation/thought
असुविधा	Discomfort
शौक	Hobby/liking
शिष्टाचार	Etiquette/politeness
अभिमान	Pride/arrogance

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Practice questions

यशपाल ने 'यक्षपाल' व्यंग्य क्यों लिखा था? Answer: यशपाल ने यह व्यंग्य यह साबित करने के लिए लिखा था कि बिना कथ्य के कहानी नहीं लिखी जा सकती।
नवाब साहब ने खीरे का शौक किस प्रकार फरमाया? Answer: नवाब साहब ने खीरे को बिना खाए, केवल उसकी फाँकों को सूंघकर और उनका स्वाद लेकर शौक फरमाया।
नवाब साहब के डिब्बे में चढ़ने पर लेखक को कैसा महसूस हुआ? Answer: नवाब साहब के डिब्बे में लेखक के अचानक चढ़ जाने से नवाब साहब की आँखों में चिंतन में विघ्न का असंतोष दिखाई दिया।
लेखक ने नवाब साहब की असुविधा और संकोच का क्या कारण अनुमान लगाया? Answer: लेखक ने अनुमान लगाया कि नवाब साहब अकेले यात्रा कर सकने के विचार से सेकंड क्लास का टिकट खरीदकर अब किसी सभ्रांत के सामने खीरा खाने में संकोच कर रहे थे।
यह रचना किस वर्ग पर कटाक्ष करती है? Answer: यह रचना पतनशील सामंती वर्ग पर कटाक्ष करती है जो वास्तविकता से बेखबर एक बनावटी जीवन शैली का आदी है।

Frequently asked questions

Who is the author of 'यक्षपाल'?

The author of 'यक्षपाल' is Yashpal.

When and where was Yashpal born?

Yashpal was born in 1903 in Firozpur Cantt, Punjab.

What is the main theme of 'यक्षपाल'?

The main theme is the satire on the artificial and pretentious lifestyle of the aristocracy.

What did the Nawab do with the cucumbers?

The Nawab peeled the cucumbers, seasoned them, and then only smelled and tasted them without eating, to maintain his aristocratic image.

What is Yashpal's writing style known for?

Yashpal's writing style is known for its realistic approach and critique of social inequality and political hypocrisy.

What does the story suggest about modern society?

The story suggests that the parasitic and artificial culture of the feudal class can still be observed in modern times.

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Important topics

Satire on the artificial lifestyle of the aristocracy Critique of the feudal class and their disconnect from reality Yashpal's realistic writing style and social commentary The theme of superficiality versus genuine content

Topics covered

Satire on aristocracy Artificial lifestyle Disconnect from reality Train journey narrative Character sketch of the Nawab Yashpal's writing style Social commentary Feudal class critique Importance of content in stories

NCERT Class 10 Hindi — Kshitij-2 — Chapter 9 — यक्षपाल. Verified by NCERT Help Editorial Team. Reviewed on 29 Jul 2026. Last updated 10 Aug 2026.