People trusted Gramin Dak Sewaks. Support this statement with any two instances from the text.
People trusted the Gramin Dak Sewaks deeply, as shown by two clear instances from the text.
First, villagers in remote areas were entirely dependent on the GDS for the transmission of small sums of money sent by relatives. This reliance reflects the absolute confidence that people placed in the post office, trusting them with their financial survival.
Second, the GDS was trusted with personal communication. Khetaram was warmly received by the villagers and could dwell on any threshold. The villagers trusted him implicitly to read out their letters and write replies for them, showing their faith in his honesty and reliability.
Explanation
The question asks for two instances supporting the trust people had in Gramin Dak Sewaks. The first instance comes from Mulk Raj Anand's observation regarding the 'absolute confidence' villagers place in the post office for transmitting money. The second instance is drawn from Khetaram's experience, where villagers warmly welcomed him into their homes (thresholds) and trusted him to read and write their personal letters.