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Read the given extracts and answer the questions that follow:Therefore, on every morrow, are we wreathingA flowery band to bind us to the earth,Spite of despondence, of the inhuman dearthOf noble natures, of the gloomy days,Of all the unhealthy and o’er darkened waysMade for our searching: yes, in spite of all,Some shape of beauty moves away the pallFrom our dark spirits.Q. In which of the following options can the underlined words be replaced with ‘despondence’?- a)The man paced about the room showing restlessness.
- b)A chat with a close friend can take away our blues.
- c)I was in jitters, seeing the boy trapped in the trench.
- d)Being dogged is what led him to negotiate the challenges.
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
Read the given extracts and answer the questions that follow:
Therefore, on every morrow, are we wreathing
A flowery band to bind us to the earth,
Spite of despondence, of the inhuman dearth
Of noble natures, of the gloomy days,
Of all the unhealthy and o’er darkened ways
Made for our searching: yes, in spite of all,
Some shape of beauty moves away the pall
From our dark spirits.
Q. In which of the following options can the underlined words be replaced with ‘despondence’?
a)
The man paced about the room showing restlessness.
b)
A chat with a close friend can take away our blues.
c)
I was in jitters, seeing the boy trapped in the trench.
d)
Being dogged is what led him to negotiate the challenges.
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Suresh Iyer answered |
A chat with a close friend can take away our blues is the underlined words that can be replaced with ‘despondence’.
Such the Sun, the Moon, Trees old and young, sprouting a shady boon. For simple sheep; and such are daffodils with the green world they live in; and clear rills. That for themselves a cooling covert make ‘Gainst the hot season; the mid forest brake. Rich with the sprinkling of fair musk–rose blooms’Q. Who is the poet of these lines?- a)John Keats
- b)Kamala Das
- c)Stephen Spender
- d)Pablo neruda
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
Such the Sun, the Moon, Trees old and young, sprouting a shady boon. For simple sheep; and such are daffodils with the green world they live in; and clear rills. That for themselves a cooling covert make ‘Gainst the hot season; the mid forest brake. Rich with the sprinkling of fair musk–rose blooms’
Q. Who is the poet of these lines?
a)
John Keats
b)
Kamala Das
c)
Stephen Spender
d)
Pablo neruda
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Riya Banerjee answered |
John Keats (1795-1821) was a British Romantic poet. Although trained to be a surgeon, Keats decided to devote himself wholly to poetry. Keats' secret, his power to sway and delight the readers, lies primarily in his gift for perceiving the world and living his moods and aspirations in terms of language.
They had merely heard that a Mahatma who wanted to help them was in trouble with the authorities. Their spontaneous demonstration, in thousands, around the courthouse was the beginning of their liberation from fear of the British. The officials felt powerless without Gandhi’s co-operation. He helped them regulate the crowd. He was polite and friendly. He was giving them concrete proof that their might, hitherto dreaded and unquestioned, could be challenged by Indians. The government was baffled. The prosecutor requested the judge to postpone the trial. Apparently, the authorities wished to consult their superiors.Q. Gandhiji’s behaviour towards the British prior to the proposal of postponement of the trial was that of- a)indifference
- b)Calm acceptance
- c)ignorance of consequences
- d)polite helpfulness
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
They had merely heard that a Mahatma who wanted to help them was in trouble with the authorities. Their spontaneous demonstration, in thousands, around the courthouse was the beginning of their liberation from fear of the British. The officials felt powerless without Gandhi’s co-operation. He helped them regulate the crowd. He was polite and friendly. He was giving them concrete proof that their might, hitherto dreaded and unquestioned, could be challenged by Indians. The government was baffled. The prosecutor requested the judge to postpone the trial. Apparently, the authorities wished to consult their superiors.
Q. Gandhiji’s behaviour towards the British prior to the proposal of postponement of the trial was that of
a)
indifference
b)
Calm acceptance
c)
ignorance of consequences
d)
polite helpfulness
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Riya Banerjee answered |
Gandhiji knew that the British could not do anything to control the overpowering crowd. As given in the text, The officials felt powerless without Gandhiji's cooperation. Thus, all he did was wait patiently for the officials to make their decision, which he knew would be in his favour. Hence, the answer 'Calm Acceptance' which is similar to 'Being Patient', is the most suitable answer.
“But you can put on trousers and cover it up and no one sees, they don’t have to notice and stare.”Q. How does ‘you’ respond?- a)Tries the speaker to keep quite
- b)Tries to alter the view of the speaker
- c)Tries to alter the appearance of the speaker
- d)none of these
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
“But you can put on trousers and cover it up and no one sees, they don’t have to notice and stare.”
Q. How does ‘you’ respond?
a)
Tries the speaker to keep quite
b)
Tries to alter the view of the speaker
c)
Tries to alter the appearance of the speaker
d)
none of these
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Athul Patel answered |
Explanation:
The given statement implies that the speaker is talking about a physical attribute or characteristic that can be covered up or hidden by wearing trousers. The response of 'you' in this situation would be to try and alter the view of the speaker.
Reasoning:
Considering the options provided:
a) Tries to keep the speaker quiet: This option does not make sense in this context as there is no indication that the speaker needs to be kept quiet or silenced. The statement is simply highlighting the ability to cover up a physical attribute.
b) Tries to alter the view of the speaker: This option is the correct answer. The statement suggests that the speaker might have a negative or judgmental view towards the physical attribute being discussed. 'You' would respond by trying to change or alter the view of the speaker, possibly by explaining the reasons behind the attribute or sharing a different perspective.
c) Tries to alter the appearance of the speaker: This option does not fit the context of the statement. The speaker is not discussing altering their own appearance; rather, they are discussing the ability to cover up or hide a physical attribute with clothing.
d) None of these: This option is incorrect as 'B' is the correct answer based on the given statement and reasoning.
Therefore, the correct answer is option 'B' - 'Tries to alter the view of the speaker'.
The given statement implies that the speaker is talking about a physical attribute or characteristic that can be covered up or hidden by wearing trousers. The response of 'you' in this situation would be to try and alter the view of the speaker.
Reasoning:
Considering the options provided:
a) Tries to keep the speaker quiet: This option does not make sense in this context as there is no indication that the speaker needs to be kept quiet or silenced. The statement is simply highlighting the ability to cover up a physical attribute.
b) Tries to alter the view of the speaker: This option is the correct answer. The statement suggests that the speaker might have a negative or judgmental view towards the physical attribute being discussed. 'You' would respond by trying to change or alter the view of the speaker, possibly by explaining the reasons behind the attribute or sharing a different perspective.
c) Tries to alter the appearance of the speaker: This option does not fit the context of the statement. The speaker is not discussing altering their own appearance; rather, they are discussing the ability to cover up or hide a physical attribute with clothing.
d) None of these: This option is incorrect as 'B' is the correct answer based on the given statement and reasoning.
Therefore, the correct answer is option 'B' - 'Tries to alter the view of the speaker'.
All at once, he recalled his thoughts about the world and the rattrap. now his own turn had come. He had let himself be fooled by a bait and had been caught. The whole forest, with its trunks and branches, its thickets and fallen logs, closed in upon him like an impenetrable prison from which he could never escape.Q. What did he recall?- a)The world is full of fake people.
- b)no one helps others in the time of need.
- c)East or West, Home is the Best.
- d)World is a big rattrap
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
All at once, he recalled his thoughts about the world and the rattrap. now his own turn had come. He had let himself be fooled by a bait and had been caught. The whole forest, with its trunks and branches, its thickets and fallen logs, closed in upon him like an impenetrable prison from which he could never escape.
Q. What did he recall?
a)
The world is full of fake people.
b)
no one helps others in the time of need.
c)
East or West, Home is the Best.
d)
World is a big rattrap
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Shalini Patel answered |
He walked and walked without coming to the end of the woods and finally he realised that he had been walking in the same part of the forest. He recalled his thought about the world big rattrap. He thought now his turn had come and he himself had been caught in this rattrap.
Aunt Jennifer ’s fingers fluttering through her wool Find even the ivory needle hard to pull. The massive weight of Uncle’s wedding band Sits heavily upon Aunt Jennifer ’s hand.Q. What is the result of the fluttering?- a)Embroiders elegant tigers
- b)Can’t pull the ivory needle
- c)Gets afraid of her husband
- d)All of these
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
Aunt Jennifer ’s fingers fluttering through her wool Find even the ivory needle hard to pull. The massive weight of Uncle’s wedding band Sits heavily upon Aunt Jennifer ’s hand.
Q. What is the result of the fluttering?
a)
Embroiders elegant tigers
b)
Can’t pull the ivory needle
c)
Gets afraid of her husband
d)
All of these
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Preeti Iyer answered |
Aunt Jennifer's hands are 'fluttering through her wool' because she is an old lady on whom age has taken its toll. The fluttering of Aunt Jennifer's fingers also signifies her oppressed mental condition which makes it difficult for her to even pull an ivory needle while embroidering.
A thing of beauty is a joy forever Its loveliness increases, it will never Pass into nothingness ; but will keep A bower quiet for us, and a sleep Full of sweet dreams, and health, and quiet breathing.Q. What does ‘never pass into nothingness’ mean?- a)It is internal
- b)It is external
- c)It is sentimental
- d)It is eternal
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
A thing of beauty is a joy forever Its loveliness increases, it will never Pass into nothingness ; but will keep A bower quiet for us, and a sleep Full of sweet dreams, and health, and quiet breathing.
Q. What does ‘never pass into nothingness’ mean?
a)
It is internal
b)
It is external
c)
It is sentimental
d)
It is eternal
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Shalini Patel answered |
The phrase 'pass into nothingness' means it will never cease to exist but will continue to have a lasting impression. Beautiful things leave a lasting impression on man's spirit. They give him great joy and happiness and also help him to gain inner peace and calm.
Its loveliness increases, it will never pass into nothingness; but will keep a bower quiet for us, and a sleep full of sweet dreams, and health, and quiet breathing.Q. Whose loveliness will keep on increasing?- a)A realistic thing
- b)A fictional thing
- c)A beautiful thing
- d)A pleasurable thing
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
Its loveliness increases, it will never pass into nothingness; but will keep a bower quiet for us, and a sleep full of sweet dreams, and health, and quiet breathing.
Q. Whose loveliness will keep on increasing?
a)
A realistic thing
b)
A fictional thing
c)
A beautiful thing
d)
A pleasurable thing
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Shalini Patel answered |
A thing of beauty gives us eternal and everlasting happiness and leaves an indelible impression on our mind that we are able to relive the wonderful feeling we get from it each time we think about it. It never fades into nothingness and its loveliness increases with each passing moment.
“I am not fond of curtains. Shutting things out, shutting things in. I like the light and the darkness, and the windows open, to hear the wind.”Q. What things the house is full of?- a)Books
- b)Dust
- c)Garbage
- d)Paintings
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
“I am not fond of curtains. Shutting things out, shutting things in. I like the light and the darkness, and the windows open, to hear the wind.”
Q. What things the house is full of?
a)
Books
b)
Dust
c)
Garbage
d)
Paintings
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Preeti Khanna answered |
Although the loneliness of Derry dominates the play, there are evident traces of Mr. Lamb’s loneliness throughout the first scene of the play. The old man says that having heard the bees for a “long time” he knows that they “sing”, not buzz. It not only depicts how his perception was different from others but also illustrates that he was lonely and that he did not have any one to be with. Another evidence of his loneliness is the fact that whole day he sat in the sun and read books. This proves that books were his only true friends. He says that his “empty house” is full of books, underlining the way in which the void of his empty life was filled in by books.
The world had, of course, never been very kind to him, so it gave him unwanted joy to think ill of it in this way. It became a cherished pastime of his, during many dreary plodding, to think of people he knew who had let themselves be caught in the dangerous snare, and of others who were still circling around the bait.Q. Who is ‘he‘ in the above extract?- a)The Ironmaster
- b)The Blacksmith
- c)The Peddler
- d)The Plodder
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
The world had, of course, never been very kind to him, so it gave him unwanted joy to think ill of it in this way. It became a cherished pastime of his, during many dreary plodding, to think of people he knew who had let themselves be caught in the dangerous snare, and of others who were still circling around the bait.
Q. Who is ‘he‘ in the above extract?
a)
The Ironmaster
b)
The Blacksmith
c)
The Peddler
d)
The Plodder
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Poulomi Desai answered |
Answer:
The person referred to as 'he' in the given extract is 'The Peddler'.
Explanation:
To understand why the answer is 'C) The Peddler', let's analyze the clues given in the passage:
1. "The world had, of course, never been very kind to him": This implies that the person being referred to has had a difficult life and has faced unkindness from the world.
2. "It became a cherished pastime of his, during many dreary plodding, to think of people he knew who had let themselves be caught in the dangerous snare": This suggests that the person takes pleasure in thinking negatively about others who have fallen into a dangerous trap.
Based on these clues, we can conclude that the person being described is someone who has had a tough life and finds joy in thinking ill of others. Among the given options, only 'C) The Peddler' fits this description.
The Ironmaster and The Blacksmith are not suitable options because there is no mention of them having a difficult life or finding joy in thinking ill of others. The Plodder is also not a suitable option because the passage states that thinking ill of others is a cherished pastime for 'him', whereas the Plodder is described as having a dreary plodding, suggesting a monotonous and uninteresting life.
Therefore, the correct answer is 'C) The Peddler'.
The person referred to as 'he' in the given extract is 'The Peddler'.
Explanation:
To understand why the answer is 'C) The Peddler', let's analyze the clues given in the passage:
1. "The world had, of course, never been very kind to him": This implies that the person being referred to has had a difficult life and has faced unkindness from the world.
2. "It became a cherished pastime of his, during many dreary plodding, to think of people he knew who had let themselves be caught in the dangerous snare": This suggests that the person takes pleasure in thinking negatively about others who have fallen into a dangerous trap.
Based on these clues, we can conclude that the person being described is someone who has had a tough life and finds joy in thinking ill of others. Among the given options, only 'C) The Peddler' fits this description.
The Ironmaster and The Blacksmith are not suitable options because there is no mention of them having a difficult life or finding joy in thinking ill of others. The Plodder is also not a suitable option because the passage states that thinking ill of others is a cherished pastime for 'him', whereas the Plodder is described as having a dreary plodding, suggesting a monotonous and uninteresting life.
Therefore, the correct answer is 'C) The Peddler'.
“I thought it was empty....an empty house”.Q. How does ‘I’ feel when he sees the owner?- a)Excited
- b)Pleasured
- c)Embarrassed
- d)Indifferent
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
“I thought it was empty....an empty house”.
Q. How does ‘I’ feel when he sees the owner?
a)
Excited
b)
Pleasured
c)
Embarrassed
d)
Indifferent
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Priyanka Sharma answered |
‘I’ feels embarrassed when he sees the owner.
He was illiterate but resolute. He had come to the Congress Session to complain about the injustice of the landlord system in Bihar.Q. Why is ‘he’ described as being ‘resolute’?- a)He had followed Gandhiji wherever he went.
- b)He had pledged to learn swimming.
- c)He was determined to master the art of bangle making.
- d)He was ready to plant new crops after three years of drought.
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
He was illiterate but resolute. He had come to the Congress Session to complain about the injustice of the landlord system in Bihar.
Q. Why is ‘he’ described as being ‘resolute’?
a)
He had followed Gandhiji wherever he went.
b)
He had pledged to learn swimming.
c)
He was determined to master the art of bangle making.
d)
He was ready to plant new crops after three years of drought.
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Lavanya Menon answered |
Rajkumar Shukla is described as being 'resolute' because even after being told about the prior engagements of Gandhi at Cawnpore and other parts across the county, he does not quit. His resolution and determination finally impresses Gandhi and the latter complies with his request.
Read the given extracts and answer the questions that follow:Therefore, on every morrow, are we wreathingA flowery band to bind us to the earth,Spite of despondence, of the inhuman dearthOf noble natures, of the gloomy days,Of all the unhealthy and o’er darkened waysMade for our searching: yes, in spite of all,Some shape of beauty moves away the pallFrom our dark spirits.Q. Pick the option that enumerates what ‘noble natures’ would include.1. Selflessness2. Insensitivity3. Enthusiasm4. Aggression5. Meticulousness6. Judiciousness- a)1, 4 and 5
- b)2, 3 and 6
- c)2, 4 and 5
- d)1, 3 and 6
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
Read the given extracts and answer the questions that follow:
Therefore, on every morrow, are we wreathing
A flowery band to bind us to the earth,
Spite of despondence, of the inhuman dearth
Of noble natures, of the gloomy days,
Of all the unhealthy and o’er darkened ways
Made for our searching: yes, in spite of all,
Some shape of beauty moves away the pall
From our dark spirits.
Q. Pick the option that enumerates what ‘noble natures’ would include.
1. Selflessness
2. Insensitivity
3. Enthusiasm
4. Aggression
5. Meticulousness
6. Judiciousness
a)
1, 4 and 5
b)
2, 3 and 6
c)
2, 4 and 5
d)
1, 3 and 6
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Priyanka Sharma answered |
According to Keats every small or big thing of nature is a thing of beauty and a source of pleasure. The sun, the moon, the trees and daffodil flowers are all things of beauty.
They had merely heard that a Mahatma who wanted to help them was in trouble with the authorities. Their spontaneous demonstration, in thousands, around the courthouse was the beginning of their liberation from fear of the British. The officials felt powerless without Gandhi’s co-operation. He helped them regulate the crowd. He was polite and friendly. He was giving them concrete proof that their might, hitherto dreaded and unquestioned, could be challenged by Indians. The government was baffled. The prosecutor requested the judge to postpone the trial. Apparently, the authorities wished to consult their superiors.Q. Which style, from those given below, is being used by the author, when he says, “Apparently, the authorities wished to consult their superiors.“?- a)Humourous
- b)Dramatic
- c)Sarcastic
- d)Persuasive
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
They had merely heard that a Mahatma who wanted to help them was in trouble with the authorities. Their spontaneous demonstration, in thousands, around the courthouse was the beginning of their liberation from fear of the British. The officials felt powerless without Gandhi’s co-operation. He helped them regulate the crowd. He was polite and friendly. He was giving them concrete proof that their might, hitherto dreaded and unquestioned, could be challenged by Indians. The government was baffled. The prosecutor requested the judge to postpone the trial. Apparently, the authorities wished to consult their superiors.
Q. Which style, from those given below, is being used by the author, when he says, “Apparently, the authorities wished to consult their superiors.“?
a)
Humourous
b)
Dramatic
c)
Sarcastic
d)
Persuasive
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Krishna Iyer answered |
The correct is sarcastic because
- In the passage, the author described that how the Indians were dependent on Gandhi for representation.
- They saw a true leader in him and didn't know how to deal a situation without him.
- Also, the officials couldn't control the people without the help of Gandhi. It was Gandhi who could calm a crowd.
- The writer expresses a sarcastic tone to represent that the prosecutor requested to postpone the hearing because Gandhi was not present there.
Read the given passages and answer the questions that follow:“Since you have been so nice to me all day long, as if I was a captain, I want to be nice to you, in return, as if I was a real captain — for I do not want you to be embarrassed at this Christmas season by a thief; but you can give back the money to the old man on the roadside, who has the money pouch hanging on the window frame as a bait for poor wanderers.The rattrap is a Christmas present from a rat who would have been caught in this world’s rattrap if he had not been raised to captain, because in that way he got power to clear himself. “Written with friendship and high regard, Captain von Stahle.”Q. This communication includes:(1) A promise(2) Regret(3) An apology(4) Shame- a)Only 4
- b)Only 1
- c)1 & 3
- d)2 & 4
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
Read the given passages and answer the questions that follow:
“Since you have been so nice to me all day long, as if I was a captain, I want to be nice to you, in return, as if I was a real captain — for I do not want you to be embarrassed at this Christmas season by a thief; but you can give back the money to the old man on the roadside, who has the money pouch hanging on the window frame as a bait for poor wanderers.
The rattrap is a Christmas present from a rat who would have been caught in this world’s rattrap if he had not been raised to captain, because in that way he got power to clear himself. “Written with friendship and high regard, Captain von Stahle.”
Q. This communication includes:
(1) A promise
(2) Regret
(3) An apology
(4) Shame
a)
Only 4
b)
Only 1
c)
1 & 3
d)
2 & 4
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Vivek Rana answered |
This communication includes a promise.
The blacksmiths glanced only casually and indifferently at the intruder. He looked the way people of his type usually did, with a long beard, dirty, ragged, and with a bunch of rattraps dangling on his chest. He asked permission to stay, and the master blacksmith nodded a haughty consent without honouring him with a single word.Q. Who is the intruder here?- a)Rattrap peddler
- b)Ironmaster
- c)Edla
- d)Crofter
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
The blacksmiths glanced only casually and indifferently at the intruder. He looked the way people of his type usually did, with a long beard, dirty, ragged, and with a bunch of rattraps dangling on his chest. He asked permission to stay, and the master blacksmith nodded a haughty consent without honouring him with a single word.
Q. Who is the intruder here?
a)
Rattrap peddler
b)
Ironmaster
c)
Edla
d)
Crofter
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Chirag Joshi answered |
Introduction:
In the given passage, there is an intruder who enters the blacksmiths' place. The passage describes the appearance of the intruder and the reaction of the blacksmiths towards him. We need to identify who this intruder is.
Identification of the Intruder:
The passage provides us with some clues about the appearance of the intruder. He is described as having a long beard, being dirty and ragged, and having a bunch of rattraps dangling on his chest. Based on these details, we can conclude that the intruder is a "rattrap peddler" or someone who sells rattraps.
Analysis of the Passage:
To understand why the correct answer is "rattrap peddler," let's analyze the details provided in the passage:
1. Appearance: The intruder is described as having a long beard, being dirty and ragged, and having a bunch of rattraps dangling on his chest. This description aligns with the image of a peddler who sells rattraps.
2. Reaction of the Blacksmiths: The blacksmiths glance at the intruder only casually and indifferently. They do not show any interest or concern towards him. This suggests that the intruder is not someone important or significant, but rather someone who is often overlooked or ignored.
3. Request to Stay: The intruder asks for permission to stay, and the master blacksmith gives a haughty consent without honoring him with a single word. This indicates that the blacksmith does not consider the intruder worthy of attention or respect.
4. Contextual Understanding: The passage mentions that the intruder looks the way people of his type usually do. This implies that the intruder belongs to a specific group or profession. Considering his appearance and the dangling rattraps, it is reasonable to assume that he is a rattrap peddler.
Conclusion:
Based on the given information, the intruder in the passage is most likely a "rattrap peddler." The description of his appearance and the reaction of the blacksmiths towards him support this conclusion.
In the given passage, there is an intruder who enters the blacksmiths' place. The passage describes the appearance of the intruder and the reaction of the blacksmiths towards him. We need to identify who this intruder is.
Identification of the Intruder:
The passage provides us with some clues about the appearance of the intruder. He is described as having a long beard, being dirty and ragged, and having a bunch of rattraps dangling on his chest. Based on these details, we can conclude that the intruder is a "rattrap peddler" or someone who sells rattraps.
Analysis of the Passage:
To understand why the correct answer is "rattrap peddler," let's analyze the details provided in the passage:
1. Appearance: The intruder is described as having a long beard, being dirty and ragged, and having a bunch of rattraps dangling on his chest. This description aligns with the image of a peddler who sells rattraps.
2. Reaction of the Blacksmiths: The blacksmiths glance at the intruder only casually and indifferently. They do not show any interest or concern towards him. This suggests that the intruder is not someone important or significant, but rather someone who is often overlooked or ignored.
3. Request to Stay: The intruder asks for permission to stay, and the master blacksmith gives a haughty consent without honoring him with a single word. This indicates that the blacksmith does not consider the intruder worthy of attention or respect.
4. Contextual Understanding: The passage mentions that the intruder looks the way people of his type usually do. This implies that the intruder belongs to a specific group or profession. Considering his appearance and the dangling rattraps, it is reasonable to assume that he is a rattrap peddler.
Conclusion:
Based on the given information, the intruder in the passage is most likely a "rattrap peddler." The description of his appearance and the reaction of the blacksmiths towards him support this conclusion.
Aunt Jennifer ’s fingers fluttering through her wool Find even the ivory needle hard to pull. The massive weight of Uncle’s wedding band Sits heavily upon Aunt Jennifer’s hand.Q. Why does she find it difficult to pull her ivory needle?- a)She is terrorised
- b)She has become old
- c)She is unwell
- d)She has forgotten the use of ivory needle
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
Aunt Jennifer ’s fingers fluttering through her wool Find even the ivory needle hard to pull. The massive weight of Uncle’s wedding band Sits heavily upon Aunt Jennifer’s hand.
Q. Why does she find it difficult to pull her ivory needle?
a)
She is terrorised
b)
She has become old
c)
She is unwell
d)
She has forgotten the use of ivory needle
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Priyanka Sharma answered |
She finds it hard to pull the ivory needle because she was very weak and worried.
Rich with a sprinkling of fair musk-rose blooms; And such too is the grandeur of the dooms We have imagined for the mighty dead; All lovely tales that we have heard or read; An endless fountain of immortal drink, Pouring unto us from the heaven’s brink.Q. Pick the option that uses the same literary device as the ‘mighty dead’.- a)Sleepless nights
- b)Deafening silence
- c)Glaring lights
- d)Time is a thief
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
Rich with a sprinkling of fair musk-rose blooms; And such too is the grandeur of the dooms We have imagined for the mighty dead; All lovely tales that we have heard or read; An endless fountain of immortal drink, Pouring unto us from the heaven’s brink.
Q. Pick the option that uses the same literary device as the ‘mighty dead’.
a)
Sleepless nights
b)
Deafening silence
c)
Glaring lights
d)
Time is a thief
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Suresh Iyer answered |
Here literary device as the ‘mighty dead’ is deafening silence. It is a hyperbole. The hyperbole is in the fact that the fountain is endless and is pouring immortal drinks right out of heaven to the people poet is referring to.
Rich with a sprinkling of fair musk-rose blooms; And such too is the grandeur of the dooms We have imagined for the mighty dead; All lovely tales that we have heard or read; An endless fountain of immortal drink, Pouring unto us from the heaven’s brink.Q. Pick the quote that matches best with— ‘And such too is the grandeur of the dooms we have imagined for the mighty dead.’- a)In the night of death, hope sees a star, and listening love can hear the rustle of a wing.
- b)When a great man dies, for years the light he leaves behind him, lies on the paths of men.
- c)Endings are not always bad, most times they ’re just beginnings in disguise.
- d)Cowards die many times before their death; the valiant never tastes of death but once.
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
Rich with a sprinkling of fair musk-rose blooms; And such too is the grandeur of the dooms We have imagined for the mighty dead; All lovely tales that we have heard or read; An endless fountain of immortal drink, Pouring unto us from the heaven’s brink.
Q. Pick the quote that matches best with— ‘And such too is the grandeur of the dooms we have imagined for the mighty dead.’
a)
In the night of death, hope sees a star, and listening love can hear the rustle of a wing.
b)
When a great man dies, for years the light he leaves behind him, lies on the paths of men.
c)
Endings are not always bad, most times they ’re just beginnings in disguise.
d)
Cowards die many times before their death; the valiant never tastes of death but once.
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Riya Banerjee answered |
When a great man dies, for years the light he leaves behind him, lies on the paths of men is best matched with ‘And such too is the grandeur of the dooms we have imagined for the mighty dead.’
स्वदेशी आंदोलन जो भारत में कई दशकों तक फैला रहा1. संस्थानों के बहिष्कार के साथ-साथ 'मध्यम' विधियों का पालन किया।2. वंदे मातरम आंदोलन भी कहा जाता था।3. गांधीवादी आदर्शों पर आधारित था।नीचे दिए गए कोड का उपयोग करके सही उत्तर चुनें।समाधान: एलएम भोले स्वदेशी आंदोलन के पांच चरणों की पहचान करते हैं- a)केवल 1 और 2
- b)1, 2 और 3
- c)1 ही
- d)2 और 3 ही
- e)1850-1904 से: दादाभाई नौरोजी, गोखले, रानाडे, तिलक, जीवी जोशी और भावस के। निगोनी जैसे नेताओं द्वारा विकसित। इसे पहले स्वदेशी आंदोलन के रूप में भी जाना जाता था।
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
स्वदेशी आंदोलन जो भारत में कई दशकों तक फैला रहा
1. संस्थानों के बहिष्कार के साथ-साथ 'मध्यम' विधियों का पालन किया।
2. वंदे मातरम आंदोलन भी कहा जाता था।
3. गांधीवादी आदर्शों पर आधारित था।
नीचे दिए गए कोड का उपयोग करके सही उत्तर चुनें।
समाधान: एलएम भोले स्वदेशी आंदोलन के पांच चरणों की पहचान करते हैं
a)
केवल 1 और 2
b)
1, 2 और 3
c)
1 ही
d)
2 और 3 ही
e)
1850-1904 से: दादाभाई नौरोजी, गोखले, रानाडे, तिलक, जीवी जोशी और भावस के। निगोनी जैसे नेताओं द्वारा विकसित। इसे पहले स्वदेशी आंदोलन के रूप में भी जाना जाता था।
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Rishabh Singh answered |
Answer:
The correct answer is option 'B' i.e. 1, 2, 3.
Explanation:
The given sequence does not provide enough information about the relationship between the numbers. Therefore, we need to look for some pattern or logic that can be applied to the sequence to find the missing numbers.
- In the given sequence, we can see that the first number is missing. Therefore, we cannot infer anything from it.
- The second number is '2'. We can observe that this is the only even number in the sequence. Therefore, we can assume that the missing number is also even.
- The third number is missing. We can observe that the first two numbers are prime numbers. Therefore, we can assume that the missing number is also a prime number.
Based on the above observations, we can conclude that the missing numbers are '2' and '3'. Therefore, the correct answer is option 'B' i.e. 1, 2, 3.
The correct answer is option 'B' i.e. 1, 2, 3.
Explanation:
The given sequence does not provide enough information about the relationship between the numbers. Therefore, we need to look for some pattern or logic that can be applied to the sequence to find the missing numbers.
- In the given sequence, we can see that the first number is missing. Therefore, we cannot infer anything from it.
- The second number is '2'. We can observe that this is the only even number in the sequence. Therefore, we can assume that the missing number is also even.
- The third number is missing. We can observe that the first two numbers are prime numbers. Therefore, we can assume that the missing number is also a prime number.
Based on the above observations, we can conclude that the missing numbers are '2' and '3'. Therefore, the correct answer is option 'B' i.e. 1, 2, 3.
no one can imagine how sad and monotonous life can appear to such a vagabond, who plods along the road, left to his own meditations. But one day this man had fallen into a line of thought, which really seemed to him entertaining.Q. What kind of life did he lead?- a)Happy and full of joy
- b)Sad and monotonous
- c)nonchalant
- d)Meditative
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
no one can imagine how sad and monotonous life can appear to such a vagabond, who plods along the road, left to his own meditations. But one day this man had fallen into a line of thought, which really seemed to him entertaining.
Q. What kind of life did he lead?
a)
Happy and full of joy
b)
Sad and monotonous
c)
nonchalant
d)
Meditative
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Preeti Khanna answered |
The peddler was a man who went around selling his self-made small rattraps of wire. He was leading a hard, monotonous, dull and lonely life of a vagabond. While moving along the road, it became dark.
Aunt Jennifer ’s fingers fluttering through her wool Find even the ivory needle hard to pull. The massive weight of Uncle’s wedding band Sits heavily upon Aunt Jennifer ’s hand.Q. What does ‘The massive weight of Uncle’s wedding band’ mean?- a)Bound to live with her husband
- b)Living away from the husband
- c)Married to her husband as a child
- d)Forced to lift uncle’s band daily
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
Aunt Jennifer ’s fingers fluttering through her wool Find even the ivory needle hard to pull. The massive weight of Uncle’s wedding band Sits heavily upon Aunt Jennifer ’s hand.
Q. What does ‘The massive weight of Uncle’s wedding band’ mean?
a)
Bound to live with her husband
b)
Living away from the husband
c)
Married to her husband as a child
d)
Forced to lift uncle’s band daily
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Krishna Iyer answered |
Massive weight of 'Uncles wedding band' is a symbol of harsh and bitter experiences of married life of Aunt Jennifer. The Wedding band also stands for unbreakable bond of marriage between the husband and wife.
The blacksmiths glanced only casually and indifferently at the intruder. He looked the way people of his type usually did, with a long beard, dirty, ragged, and with a bunch of rattraps dangling on his chest. He asked permission to stay, and the master blacksmith nodded a haughty consent without honouring him with a single word.Q. Where did he want to stay?- a)Forge near the railway station.
- b)Forge near the furnace.
- c)Ship ready to sail off.
- d)Blacksmiths’ courtyard.
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
The blacksmiths glanced only casually and indifferently at the intruder. He looked the way people of his type usually did, with a long beard, dirty, ragged, and with a bunch of rattraps dangling on his chest. He asked permission to stay, and the master blacksmith nodded a haughty consent without honouring him with a single word.
Q. Where did he want to stay?
a)
Forge near the railway station.
b)
Forge near the furnace.
c)
Ship ready to sail off.
d)
Blacksmiths’ courtyard.
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Siddharth Tiwari answered |
Answer:
The correct answer is option 'B' - Forge near the furnace.
Explanation:
The passage describes an intruder who enters a blacksmiths' forge. The blacksmiths in the forge do not pay much attention to the intruder and only glance at him casually and indifferently. The passage also provides a description of the intruder's appearance, stating that he looks like people of his type usually do, with a long beard, dirty, ragged, and with a bunch of rattraps dangling on his chest.
The intruder then asks for permission to stay, and the master blacksmith responds by nodding a haughty consent without honoring him with a single word. This indicates that the intruder is allowed to stay in the forge, but without much respect or attention given to him.
To determine where the intruder wants to stay, we need to analyze the context provided in the passage. The passage mentions that the blacksmiths glanced at the intruder and that he asked permission to stay. Additionally, the master blacksmith gave his consent.
From this information, it can be inferred that the intruder wants to stay in the forge itself, where the blacksmiths work. The forge is a place where metal is heated and shaped by hammering. The intruder's appearance, with a bunch of rattraps dangling on his chest, indicates that he might be interested in working with metal or salvaging items from the forge.
The forge near the railway station and the ship ready to sail off are not mentioned in the passage and are therefore not relevant to determining where the intruder wants to stay. The blacksmiths' courtyard is also not mentioned specifically, so it cannot be determined that the intruder wants to stay there.
Therefore, based on the information provided in the passage, the correct answer is option 'B' - Forge near the furnace.
The correct answer is option 'B' - Forge near the furnace.
Explanation:
The passage describes an intruder who enters a blacksmiths' forge. The blacksmiths in the forge do not pay much attention to the intruder and only glance at him casually and indifferently. The passage also provides a description of the intruder's appearance, stating that he looks like people of his type usually do, with a long beard, dirty, ragged, and with a bunch of rattraps dangling on his chest.
The intruder then asks for permission to stay, and the master blacksmith responds by nodding a haughty consent without honoring him with a single word. This indicates that the intruder is allowed to stay in the forge, but without much respect or attention given to him.
To determine where the intruder wants to stay, we need to analyze the context provided in the passage. The passage mentions that the blacksmiths glanced at the intruder and that he asked permission to stay. Additionally, the master blacksmith gave his consent.
From this information, it can be inferred that the intruder wants to stay in the forge itself, where the blacksmiths work. The forge is a place where metal is heated and shaped by hammering. The intruder's appearance, with a bunch of rattraps dangling on his chest, indicates that he might be interested in working with metal or salvaging items from the forge.
The forge near the railway station and the ship ready to sail off are not mentioned in the passage and are therefore not relevant to determining where the intruder wants to stay. The blacksmiths' courtyard is also not mentioned specifically, so it cannot be determined that the intruder wants to stay there.
Therefore, based on the information provided in the passage, the correct answer is option 'B' - Forge near the furnace.
Read the given extracts and answer the questions that follow:Aunt Jennifer ’s finger fluttering through her woolFind even the ivory needle hard to pull.The massive weight of Uncle’s wedding bandSits heavily upon Aunt Jennifer ’s hand.Q. How would you describe Aunt Jennifer based on the above extract?- a)Oppressed
- b)Malnourished
- c)Aging
- d)Diseased
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
Read the given extracts and answer the questions that follow:
Aunt Jennifer ’s finger fluttering through her wool
Find even the ivory needle hard to pull.
The massive weight of Uncle’s wedding band
Sits heavily upon Aunt Jennifer ’s hand.
Q. How would you describe Aunt Jennifer based on the above extract?
a)
Oppressed
b)
Malnourished
c)
Aging
d)
Diseased
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Nandini Iyer answered |
The poet describes Aunt Jennifer's tigers as 'bright topaz denizens' of the forest. They are fearless and ferocious in sharp contrast to their creator, Aunt Jennifer's nervousness, oppressed and timidity.
“And think of all those people worse off than you. Think, you might have been blinded, or born deaf, or have to live in a wheelchair, or be daft in your head and dribble.”Q. Who is the speaker of these words?- a)Jack
- b)Jo
- c)Derry
- d)Mr. Lamb
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
“And think of all those people worse off than you. Think, you might have been blinded, or born deaf, or have to live in a wheelchair, or be daft in your head and dribble.”
Q. Who is the speaker of these words?
a)
Jack
b)
Jo
c)
Derry
d)
Mr. Lamb
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Priyanka Sharma answered |
Derry is the speaker of these words.
“What have you changed the subject for? People always do that. Why don’t you ask me? Why do you do what they all do and pretend it isn’t true and isn’t there?”Q. Which subject was being talked about?- a)English
- b)Burnt and ugly face
- c)Tin leg
- d)nature
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
“What have you changed the subject for? People always do that. Why don’t you ask me? Why do you do what they all do and pretend it isn’t true and isn’t there?”
Q. Which subject was being talked about?
a)
English
b)
Burnt and ugly face
c)
Tin leg
d)
nature
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Riya Banerjee answered |
On the Face of It summary, the theme revolves around the idea that people with physical disabilities suffer from loneliness and mental pain. The play gives us an insight into how appearances are deceptive.
The blacksmiths glanced only casually and indifferently at the intruder. He looked the way people of his type usually did, with a long beard, dirty, ragged, and with a bunch of rattraps dangling on his chest. He asked permission to stay, and the master blacksmith nodded a haughty consent without honouring him with a single word.Q. How was he looking?- a)Shabby
- b)Ragged
- c)Long beard
- d)All of these
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
The blacksmiths glanced only casually and indifferently at the intruder. He looked the way people of his type usually did, with a long beard, dirty, ragged, and with a bunch of rattraps dangling on his chest. He asked permission to stay, and the master blacksmith nodded a haughty consent without honouring him with a single word.
Q. How was he looking?
a)
Shabby
b)
Ragged
c)
Long beard
d)
All of these
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Abhay Iyer answered |
Description of the Intruder
The passage describes an intruder who approaches the blacksmiths. His appearance is crucial in understanding his character and the perception of others towards him.
Key Characteristics of the Intruder:
- Shabby: The intruder is characterized as shabby, indicating he is poorly dressed and unkempt. This suggests a lack of care for his appearance, which often aligns with the life of a wandering beggar or a person in distress.
- Ragged: The term "ragged" specifically points to his clothing, which is torn and worn out. This reinforces the idea that he is not only impoverished but also possibly struggling in life, further alienating him from the blacksmiths.
- Long Beard: The presence of a long beard adds to his disheveled appearance. It evokes an image of someone who might have lived in the wild or been away from society for a long time, contributing to the impression of neglect and hardship.
Conclusion: All of These Factors
The correct answer is option 'D' (All of these) because each of the descriptors—shabby, ragged, and the long beard—contributes to a composite image of the intruder. Together, they illustrate his marginalized status and elicit indifference from the blacksmiths. This combination of characteristics not only paints a vivid picture of the intruder but also indicates how society often views those who do not conform to its standards.
The passage describes an intruder who approaches the blacksmiths. His appearance is crucial in understanding his character and the perception of others towards him.
Key Characteristics of the Intruder:
- Shabby: The intruder is characterized as shabby, indicating he is poorly dressed and unkempt. This suggests a lack of care for his appearance, which often aligns with the life of a wandering beggar or a person in distress.
- Ragged: The term "ragged" specifically points to his clothing, which is torn and worn out. This reinforces the idea that he is not only impoverished but also possibly struggling in life, further alienating him from the blacksmiths.
- Long Beard: The presence of a long beard adds to his disheveled appearance. It evokes an image of someone who might have lived in the wild or been away from society for a long time, contributing to the impression of neglect and hardship.
Conclusion: All of These Factors
The correct answer is option 'D' (All of these) because each of the descriptors—shabby, ragged, and the long beard—contributes to a composite image of the intruder. Together, they illustrate his marginalized status and elicit indifference from the blacksmiths. This combination of characteristics not only paints a vivid picture of the intruder but also indicates how society often views those who do not conform to its standards.
“But you can put on trousers and cover it up and no one sees, they don’t have to notice and stare.”Q. Why do children call ‘you’ Lamey–Lamb?- a)He could not walk
- b)He had a golden leg
- c)He had a tin leg
- d)He had no legs
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
“But you can put on trousers and cover it up and no one sees, they don’t have to notice and stare.”
Q. Why do children call ‘you’ Lamey–Lamb?
a)
He could not walk
b)
He had a golden leg
c)
He had a tin leg
d)
He had no legs
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Gauri Sharma answered |
Answer:
The given quote is from the short story "Lamey-Lamb" by Anosh Irani. In this story, the protagonist is a young boy named Lamey-Lamb. He earned this nickname from the other children in his neighborhood because he had a tin leg.
Explanation:
Introduction:
- The children called the protagonist "Lamey-Lamb" because of his unique physical condition.
- The question asks for the reason behind this nickname.
He had a tin leg:
- The correct answer to the question is option 'C', which states that Lamey-Lamb had a tin leg.
- Lamey-Lamb's leg was made of tin due to a birth defect or an accident that caused him to lose his original leg.
- This disability made him stand out from the other children in the neighborhood.
Symbolism of the tin leg:
- The tin leg symbolizes Lamey-Lamb's physical difference and the challenges he faces.
- It represents his disability and the limitations it imposes on him.
- Unlike a normal leg, the tin leg is artificial and lacks the flexibility, strength, and natural appearance of a real leg.
Children's perception:
- Children often notice and react to physical differences more than adults.
- The other children in the neighborhood called Lamey-Lamb "Lamey-Lamb" because they saw his tin leg.
- They used this nickname to highlight his physical difference and draw attention to it.
Ability to hide the disability:
- The quote "But you can put on trousers and cover it up and no one sees, they don’t have to notice and stare" suggests that Lamey-Lamb can hide his tin leg by wearing trousers.
- Unlike a visible disability like having no legs or a golden leg, Lamey-Lamb's tin leg can be covered up.
- This ability to hide his disability allows him to avoid the staring and attention that often comes with having a visible physical difference.
Conclusion:
- The children called Lamey-Lamb "Lamey-Lamb" because he had a tin leg, which symbolized his physical difference.
- The tin leg was a visible reminder of his disability, and the children used the nickname to draw attention to it.
- However, Lamey-Lamb had the ability to cover up his tin leg with trousers, which allowed him to avoid unwanted attention.
The given quote is from the short story "Lamey-Lamb" by Anosh Irani. In this story, the protagonist is a young boy named Lamey-Lamb. He earned this nickname from the other children in his neighborhood because he had a tin leg.
Explanation:
Introduction:
- The children called the protagonist "Lamey-Lamb" because of his unique physical condition.
- The question asks for the reason behind this nickname.
He had a tin leg:
- The correct answer to the question is option 'C', which states that Lamey-Lamb had a tin leg.
- Lamey-Lamb's leg was made of tin due to a birth defect or an accident that caused him to lose his original leg.
- This disability made him stand out from the other children in the neighborhood.
Symbolism of the tin leg:
- The tin leg symbolizes Lamey-Lamb's physical difference and the challenges he faces.
- It represents his disability and the limitations it imposes on him.
- Unlike a normal leg, the tin leg is artificial and lacks the flexibility, strength, and natural appearance of a real leg.
Children's perception:
- Children often notice and react to physical differences more than adults.
- The other children in the neighborhood called Lamey-Lamb "Lamey-Lamb" because they saw his tin leg.
- They used this nickname to highlight his physical difference and draw attention to it.
Ability to hide the disability:
- The quote "But you can put on trousers and cover it up and no one sees, they don’t have to notice and stare" suggests that Lamey-Lamb can hide his tin leg by wearing trousers.
- Unlike a visible disability like having no legs or a golden leg, Lamey-Lamb's tin leg can be covered up.
- This ability to hide his disability allows him to avoid the staring and attention that often comes with having a visible physical difference.
Conclusion:
- The children called Lamey-Lamb "Lamey-Lamb" because he had a tin leg, which symbolized his physical difference.
- The tin leg was a visible reminder of his disability, and the children used the nickname to draw attention to it.
- However, Lamey-Lamb had the ability to cover up his tin leg with trousers, which allowed him to avoid unwanted attention.
DERRY: What do you do all day?MR LAMB: Sit in the sun. Read books. Ah, you thought it was an empty house, but inside, it’s full. Books and other things. Full.DERRY: But there aren’t any curtains at the windows.MR LAMB: I’m not fond of curtains. Shutting things out, shutting things in. I like the light and the darkness, and the windows open, to hear the wind.DERRY: Yes. I like that. When it’s raining, I like to hear it on the roof.MR LAMB: So you’re not lost, are you? not altogether? You do hear things. You listen.DERRY: They talk about me. Downstairs, when I’m not there.Q. Choose the option that best describes the sequence of Derry ’s emotions in the above extract:- a)shyness – friendliness – reluctant acceptance
- b)inquisitiveness – nostalgia – mild sadness
- c)curiosity – measured delight – disappointment
- d)defiance – excitement – grouchy insecurity
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
DERRY: What do you do all day?
MR LAMB: Sit in the sun. Read books. Ah, you thought it was an empty house, but inside, it’s full. Books and other things. Full.
DERRY: But there aren’t any curtains at the windows.
MR LAMB: I’m not fond of curtains. Shutting things out, shutting things in. I like the light and the darkness, and the windows open, to hear the wind.
DERRY: Yes. I like that. When it’s raining, I like to hear it on the roof.
MR LAMB: So you’re not lost, are you? not altogether? You do hear things. You listen.
DERRY: They talk about me. Downstairs, when I’m not there.
Q. Choose the option that best describes the sequence of Derry ’s emotions in the above extract:
a)
shyness – friendliness – reluctant acceptance
b)
inquisitiveness – nostalgia – mild sadness
c)
curiosity – measured delight – disappointment
d)
defiance – excitement – grouchy insecurity
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Gaurav Kumar answered |
Derry suffers from an acute sense of self-hatred and rejection because of his burnt face. He feels he is very ugly because of which no one will ever love him.
Read the given extracts and answer the questions that follow:MR LAMB: Look, boy, look.... what do you see?DERRY: Just....grass and stuff. Weeds.MR LAMB: Some call them weeds. If you like, then.... a weed garden, that. There’s fruit and there are flowers, and trees and herbs. All sorts. But over there.... weeds. I grow weeds there. Why one green, growing plant is called a weed and another ‘flower’? Where’s the difference. It’s all life.... growing. Same as you and me.DERRY: We’re not the same.MR LAMB: I’m old. You’re young. You’ve got a burned face, I’ve got a tin leg. not important. You’re standing there.... I’m sitting here. Where’s the difference?Q. How would you describe Derry ’s tone when he says – “We’re not the same”?- a)Angry
- b)Perplexed
- c)Gloomy
- d)Practical
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
Read the given extracts and answer the questions that follow:
MR LAMB: Look, boy, look.... what do you see?
DERRY: Just....grass and stuff. Weeds.
MR LAMB: Some call them weeds. If you like, then.... a weed garden, that. There’s fruit and there are flowers, and trees and herbs. All sorts. But over there.... weeds. I grow weeds there. Why one green, growing plant is called a weed and another ‘flower’? Where’s the difference. It’s all life.... growing. Same as you and me.
DERRY: We’re not the same.
MR LAMB: I’m old. You’re young. You’ve got a burned face, I’ve got a tin leg. not important. You’re standing there.... I’m sitting here. Where’s the difference?
Q. How would you describe Derry ’s tone when he says – “We’re not the same”?
a)
Angry
b)
Perplexed
c)
Gloomy
d)
Practical
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Gaurav Kumar answered |
Derry has one side of his face disfigured and burnt by acid. The old man has a tin leg because his real leg got blown off during the war. Apart from these physical disabilities, Derry finds signs of loneliness and disappointment in Mr Lamb's life.
“It’s got nothing to do with my face and what I look like. I don’t care about that and it isn’t important. It’s what I think and feel and what I want to see and find out and hear.”Q. What does Derry see when he returns to Lamb’s garden?- a)The flowers have been plucked
- b)The apples have been plucked
- c)Lamb is lying on the ground
- d)Lamb is watering the plants
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
“It’s got nothing to do with my face and what I look like. I don’t care about that and it isn’t important. It’s what I think and feel and what I want to see and find out and hear.”
Q. What does Derry see when he returns to Lamb’s garden?
a)
The flowers have been plucked
b)
The apples have been plucked
c)
Lamb is lying on the ground
d)
Lamb is watering the plants
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Rajesh Gupta answered |
Derry returns to the garden to help him. When he enters the garden, he sees Mr. Lamb lying on the ground. Derry tried hard to make him move but did not get any response from him.
They had merely heard that a Mahatma who wanted to help them was in trouble with the authorities. Their spontaneous demonstration, in thousands, around the courthouse was the beginning of their liberation from fear of the British. The officials felt powerless without Gandhi’s co-operation. He helped them regulate the crowd. He was polite and friendly. He was giving them concrete proof that their might, hitherto dreaded and unquestioned, could be challenged by Indians. The government was baffled. The prosecutor requested the judge to postpone the trial. Apparently, the authorities wished to consult their superiors.Q. The demonstration proved that the- a)policies of the British had failed
- b)dread instilled in the hearts of Indians had begun to lessen
- c)dealings with the Indian citizens had been unsuccessful
- d)might of the British had not been understood by Indians
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
They had merely heard that a Mahatma who wanted to help them was in trouble with the authorities. Their spontaneous demonstration, in thousands, around the courthouse was the beginning of their liberation from fear of the British. The officials felt powerless without Gandhi’s co-operation. He helped them regulate the crowd. He was polite and friendly. He was giving them concrete proof that their might, hitherto dreaded and unquestioned, could be challenged by Indians. The government was baffled. The prosecutor requested the judge to postpone the trial. Apparently, the authorities wished to consult their superiors.
Q. The demonstration proved that the
a)
policies of the British had failed
b)
dread instilled in the hearts of Indians had begun to lessen
c)
dealings with the Indian citizens had been unsuccessful
d)
might of the British had not been understood by Indians
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Sinjini Bajaj answered |
Explanation:
The given passage describes a spontaneous demonstration by thousands of Indians around a courthouse in support of a Mahatma who was in trouble with the authorities. This demonstration marked the beginning of their liberation from fear of the British. Let's analyze the options:
a) Policies of the British had failed:
There is no direct mention or evidence in the passage to support this option. The passage focuses on the demonstration and its impact, rather than the failure of British policies.
b) Dread instilled in the hearts of Indians had begun to lessen:
This option is supported by the passage. The demonstration by thousands of Indians around the courthouse indicates that they were no longer afraid of the British authorities. They were willing to challenge the might of the British, which implies that the fear had started to diminish.
c) Dealings with the Indian citizens had been unsuccessful:
This option is not supported by the passage. The passage does not mention any specific dealings or interactions between the British authorities and Indian citizens.
d) Might of the British had not been understood by Indians:
This option is contradicted by the passage. The demonstration by thousands of Indians challenging the British authorities clearly indicates that they understood the might of the British and were willing to challenge it.
Therefore, the correct answer is option B) Dread instilled in the hearts of Indians had begun to lessen, as the passage describes how the spontaneous demonstration marked the beginning of their liberation from fear of the British.
The given passage describes a spontaneous demonstration by thousands of Indians around a courthouse in support of a Mahatma who was in trouble with the authorities. This demonstration marked the beginning of their liberation from fear of the British. Let's analyze the options:
a) Policies of the British had failed:
There is no direct mention or evidence in the passage to support this option. The passage focuses on the demonstration and its impact, rather than the failure of British policies.
b) Dread instilled in the hearts of Indians had begun to lessen:
This option is supported by the passage. The demonstration by thousands of Indians around the courthouse indicates that they were no longer afraid of the British authorities. They were willing to challenge the might of the British, which implies that the fear had started to diminish.
c) Dealings with the Indian citizens had been unsuccessful:
This option is not supported by the passage. The passage does not mention any specific dealings or interactions between the British authorities and Indian citizens.
d) Might of the British had not been understood by Indians:
This option is contradicted by the passage. The demonstration by thousands of Indians challenging the British authorities clearly indicates that they understood the might of the British and were willing to challenge it.
Therefore, the correct answer is option B) Dread instilled in the hearts of Indians had begun to lessen, as the passage describes how the spontaneous demonstration marked the beginning of their liberation from fear of the British.
In spite of despondence, of the inhuman dearth of noble natures, of the gloomy days, of all the unhealthy and o’er–darkened ways made for our searching : ‘yes, in spite of all, some shape of beauty moves away the pall from our dark spirits.’Q. What does ‘inhuman dearth of noble natures‘ mean?- a)Surrounded by beautiful people
- b)Lack of noble people
- c)Lack of beautiful objects
- d)Surrounded by beautiful objects
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
In spite of despondence, of the inhuman dearth of noble natures, of the gloomy days, of all the unhealthy and o’er–darkened ways made for our searching : ‘yes, in spite of all, some shape of beauty moves away the pall from our dark spirits.’
Q. What does ‘inhuman dearth of noble natures‘ mean?
a)
Surrounded by beautiful people
b)
Lack of noble people
c)
Lack of beautiful objects
d)
Surrounded by beautiful objects
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Preeti Khanna answered |
The poet here means that the world lacks men of noble nature or qualities. There are few people who are noble in character; most of the people are self-centered and pursue evil ways.
“So you will. But the world won’t. The world’s got a whole face, and the world’s there to be looked at.”Q. Who gives this reply?- a)Derry
- b)Mr. Lamb
- c)Jack
- d)Jo
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
“So you will. But the world won’t. The world’s got a whole face, and the world’s there to be looked at.”
Q. Who gives this reply?
a)
Derry
b)
Mr. Lamb
c)
Jack
d)
Jo
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Siddharth Tiwari answered |
Answer:
The reply, "So you will. But the world won’t. The world’s got a whole face, and the world’s there to be looked at," is given by Mr. Lamb. This statement signifies Mr. Lamb's belief in the importance of observing and appreciating the world around us.
Explanation:
Mr. Lamb is a character from the novel "The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas" by John Boyne. He is an elderly man who serves as a tutor for the main character, Bruno. In the given dialogue, Mr. Lamb is responding to Bruno's statement, suggesting that he will miss his friends and his old home when he moves to a new place.
The World's Face:
In his response, Mr. Lamb acknowledges Bruno's feelings but emphasizes that although Bruno will miss his old life, the world still has much to offer. He uses the phrase "the world's got a whole face" to indicate that the world is vast and full of experiences and opportunities. By stating that "the world's there to be looked at," Mr. Lamb is encouraging Bruno to explore and appreciate the beauty and diversity of the world.
Appreciating the World:
Mr. Lamb's statement reflects his belief in the importance of being present and fully engaged with the world. He encourages Bruno to shift his focus from what he is leaving behind to what lies ahead. By looking at the world and all that it has to offer, Mr. Lamb suggests that Bruno can find new friends, experiences, and happiness.
Lesson for Bruno:
This reply serves as a lesson for Bruno, who is initially resistant to the idea of leaving his old life behind. Mr. Lamb's words encourage Bruno to open his eyes to the possibilities that await him. It teaches him to embrace change and appreciate the beauty and wonders of the world.
Overall, Mr. Lamb's reply emphasizes the importance of being present, observant, and open-minded. It encourages Bruno to look beyond his immediate circumstances and embrace the world with curiosity and enthusiasm.
The reply, "So you will. But the world won’t. The world’s got a whole face, and the world’s there to be looked at," is given by Mr. Lamb. This statement signifies Mr. Lamb's belief in the importance of observing and appreciating the world around us.
Explanation:
Mr. Lamb is a character from the novel "The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas" by John Boyne. He is an elderly man who serves as a tutor for the main character, Bruno. In the given dialogue, Mr. Lamb is responding to Bruno's statement, suggesting that he will miss his friends and his old home when he moves to a new place.
The World's Face:
In his response, Mr. Lamb acknowledges Bruno's feelings but emphasizes that although Bruno will miss his old life, the world still has much to offer. He uses the phrase "the world's got a whole face" to indicate that the world is vast and full of experiences and opportunities. By stating that "the world's there to be looked at," Mr. Lamb is encouraging Bruno to explore and appreciate the beauty and diversity of the world.
Appreciating the World:
Mr. Lamb's statement reflects his belief in the importance of being present and fully engaged with the world. He encourages Bruno to shift his focus from what he is leaving behind to what lies ahead. By looking at the world and all that it has to offer, Mr. Lamb suggests that Bruno can find new friends, experiences, and happiness.
Lesson for Bruno:
This reply serves as a lesson for Bruno, who is initially resistant to the idea of leaving his old life behind. Mr. Lamb's words encourage Bruno to open his eyes to the possibilities that await him. It teaches him to embrace change and appreciate the beauty and wonders of the world.
Overall, Mr. Lamb's reply emphasizes the importance of being present, observant, and open-minded. It encourages Bruno to look beyond his immediate circumstances and embrace the world with curiosity and enthusiasm.
Read the given extracts and answer the questions that follow:MR LAMB: Look, boy, look.... what do you see?DERRY: Just....grass and stuff. Weeds.MR LAMB: Some call them weeds. If you like, then.... a weed garden, that. There’s fruit and there are flowers, and trees and herbs. All sorts. But over there.... weeds. I grow weeds there. Why one green, growing plant is called a weed and another ‘flower’? Where’s the difference. It’s all life.... growing. Same as you and me.DERRY: We’re not the same.MR LAMB: I’m old. You’re young. You’ve got a burned face, I’ve got a tin leg. not important. You’re standing there.... I’m sitting here. Where’s the difference?Q. Which of the following represents Mr. Lamb’s analysis of flowers and weeds?- a)Comparison is an act of violence against the self.
- b)If you have a garden in your library, everything will be complete.
- c)One man’s freedom fighter is another man’s terrorist.
- d)The cosmos is within us. We are made of star-stuff.
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
Read the given extracts and answer the questions that follow:
MR LAMB: Look, boy, look.... what do you see?
DERRY: Just....grass and stuff. Weeds.
MR LAMB: Some call them weeds. If you like, then.... a weed garden, that. There’s fruit and there are flowers, and trees and herbs. All sorts. But over there.... weeds. I grow weeds there. Why one green, growing plant is called a weed and another ‘flower’? Where’s the difference. It’s all life.... growing. Same as you and me.
DERRY: We’re not the same.
MR LAMB: I’m old. You’re young. You’ve got a burned face, I’ve got a tin leg. not important. You’re standing there.... I’m sitting here. Where’s the difference?
Q. Which of the following represents Mr. Lamb’s analysis of flowers and weeds?
a)
Comparison is an act of violence against the self.
b)
If you have a garden in your library, everything will be complete.
c)
One man’s freedom fighter is another man’s terrorist.
d)
The cosmos is within us. We are made of star-stuff.
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Geetika Shah answered |
Derry, a fourteen years old boy has developed inferiority complex in him because of his ugly face. He is afraid of seeing people since they look down upon him. So he has started thinking that he will do nothing in his life. Even his parents too remain worried about him. He likes to live in seclusion. Thinking the garden a suitable place, he climbs over the garden wall where he comes in contact with Mr. Lamb who has a tin leg.
“I thought it was empty....an empty house”.Q. Why does ‘I’ enter the house?- a)To steal apples
- b)To get his ball back
- c)To greet the neighbours
- d)Out of curiosity
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
“I thought it was empty....an empty house”.
Q. Why does ‘I’ enter the house?
a)
To steal apples
b)
To get his ball back
c)
To greet the neighbours
d)
Out of curiosity
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Priyanka Sharma answered |
Derry gets into his garden not to steal or pick up apples. He enters in it there because he likes the place and thinks it to be empty. He enters the garden by climbing over the garden wall though the gate is always open.
Its loveliness increases, it will never pass into nothingness; but will keep a bower quiet for us, and a sleep full of sweet dreams, and health, and quiet breathing.Q. Why do we need sweet dreams, health and quiet breathing in our lives?- a)To enjoy the beauty of life
- b)To remain happy till death
- c)To rejoice at success
- d)To bear problems of life
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
Its loveliness increases, it will never pass into nothingness; but will keep a bower quiet for us, and a sleep full of sweet dreams, and health, and quiet breathing.
Q. Why do we need sweet dreams, health and quiet breathing in our lives?
a)
To enjoy the beauty of life
b)
To remain happy till death
c)
To rejoice at success
d)
To bear problems of life
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Nandini Iyer answered |
We need sweet dreams, health and quiet breathing in our lives to refresh and relax our minds and drive away our anxieties and restlessness. They help us to bear the problems of life and remove, our sufferings.
“I am not fond of curtains. Shutting things out, shutting things in. I like the light and the darkness, and the windows open, to hear the wind.”Q. What does the listener like to hear?- a)Barking of dog
- b)Honking of vehicles
- c)Calmness of the nature
- d)Pitter patter of rain
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
“I am not fond of curtains. Shutting things out, shutting things in. I like the light and the darkness, and the windows open, to hear the wind.”
Q. What does the listener like to hear?
a)
Barking of dog
b)
Honking of vehicles
c)
Calmness of the nature
d)
Pitter patter of rain
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Ipsita Sen answered |
Explanation:
Calmness of the nature:
The listener in the given quote expresses a preference for having the windows open to hear the wind. This indicates a liking for the sounds of nature, such as the gentle rustling of leaves, the soothing chirping of birds, and the calming sound of the wind. These natural sounds create a sense of tranquility and peace, allowing the listener to connect with the environment around them.
Benefits of nature sounds:
Listening to nature sounds has been found to have numerous benefits for mental and emotional well-being. It can reduce stress, anxiety, and improve mood. The calming effect of nature sounds can also help in relaxation and promoting better sleep. In a world filled with constant noise and distractions, the serene sounds of nature can provide a much-needed break and a sense of grounding.
Preference for openness:
The listener's dislike for curtains and the act of shutting things out or in suggests a desire for openness and freedom. By keeping the windows open, the listener welcomes the outside world into their space, allowing for a connection with nature and the elements. This openness can symbolize a willingness to embrace new experiences, ideas, and perspectives.
Conclusion:
In conclusion, the listener in the quote appreciates the calming and soothing sounds of nature, such as the wind, and prefers to keep the windows open to experience this connection with the natural world. This preference for openness and tranquility highlights the importance of embracing the beauty and serenity of the world around us.
Calmness of the nature:
The listener in the given quote expresses a preference for having the windows open to hear the wind. This indicates a liking for the sounds of nature, such as the gentle rustling of leaves, the soothing chirping of birds, and the calming sound of the wind. These natural sounds create a sense of tranquility and peace, allowing the listener to connect with the environment around them.
Benefits of nature sounds:
Listening to nature sounds has been found to have numerous benefits for mental and emotional well-being. It can reduce stress, anxiety, and improve mood. The calming effect of nature sounds can also help in relaxation and promoting better sleep. In a world filled with constant noise and distractions, the serene sounds of nature can provide a much-needed break and a sense of grounding.
Preference for openness:
The listener's dislike for curtains and the act of shutting things out or in suggests a desire for openness and freedom. By keeping the windows open, the listener welcomes the outside world into their space, allowing for a connection with nature and the elements. This openness can symbolize a willingness to embrace new experiences, ideas, and perspectives.
Conclusion:
In conclusion, the listener in the quote appreciates the calming and soothing sounds of nature, such as the wind, and prefers to keep the windows open to experience this connection with the natural world. This preference for openness and tranquility highlights the importance of embracing the beauty and serenity of the world around us.
And such too is the grandeur of the dooms We have imagined for the mighty dead; All lovely tales that we have heard or read; An endless fountain of immortal drink, Pouring unto us from the heaven’s brink.Q. Which poetic device has been used in the lines ‘An endless––––––––– heavens brink‘?- a)Simile
- b)Imagery
- c)Alliteration
- d)Hyperbole
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
And such too is the grandeur of the dooms We have imagined for the mighty dead; All lovely tales that we have heard or read; An endless fountain of immortal drink, Pouring unto us from the heaven’s brink.
Q. Which poetic device has been used in the lines ‘An endless––––––––– heavens brink‘?
a)
Simile
b)
Imagery
c)
Alliteration
d)
Hyperbole
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Shalini Patel answered |
It is a hyperbole. The hyperbole is in the fact that the fountain is endless and is pouring immortal drinks right out of heaven to the people poet is referring to.
“So you will. But the world won’t. The world’s got a whole face, and the world’s there to be looked at.”Q. From which lesson these have been taken?- a)The Enemy
- b)Should Wizard Hit Mommy
- c)On The Face of It
- d)Deep Water
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
“So you will. But the world won’t. The world’s got a whole face, and the world’s there to be looked at.”
Q. From which lesson these have been taken?
a)
The Enemy
b)
Should Wizard Hit Mommy
c)
On The Face of It
d)
Deep Water
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Lalit Yadav answered |
The lesson 'On The Face of It' aptly depicts the loneliness and sense of alienation experienced by Derry and Mr Lamb on account of disability. The actual pain and inconvenience caused by the disabilities is often much less than the sense of alienation felt by the disabled person.
The stranger must have seemed incredulous, for the old man got up and went to the window, took down a leather pouch which hung on a nail in the very window frame, and picked out three wrinkled ten-kronor bills. These he held up before the eyes of his guest, nodding knowingly, and then stuffed them back into the pouch.Q. Who was the ‘old man‘ in the given lines?- a)The Peddler
- b)The Ironmaster
- c)The Blacksmith
- d)The Crofter
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
The stranger must have seemed incredulous, for the old man got up and went to the window, took down a leather pouch which hung on a nail in the very window frame, and picked out three wrinkled ten-kronor bills. These he held up before the eyes of his guest, nodding knowingly, and then stuffed them back into the pouch.
Q. Who was the ‘old man‘ in the given lines?
a)
The Peddler
b)
The Ironmaster
c)
The Blacksmith
d)
The Crofter
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Priyanka Sharma answered |
He used to be a crofter (someone who rents and works a small farm) at Ramsjö Ironworks, but now survives by selling the milk from his “extraordinary” cow. The old man is kind and generous, but the peddler repays his generosity by stealing thirty kronor from him after the crofter shows him where he keeps the money.
But Champaran did not begin as an act of defiance. It grew out of an attempt to alleviate the distress of large numbers of poor peasants. This was the typical Gandhi pattern — his politics were intertwined with the practical, day-to-day problems of the millions. His was not a loyalty to abstractions; it was a loyalty to living, human beings. In everything Gandhi did, moreover, he tried to mould a new free Indian who could stand on his own feet and thus, make India free.Q. Choose the correct option with reference to the two statements given below.Statement 1: His was not a loyalty to abstractions; it was a loyalty to living, human beings.Statement 2: Gandhi was a humanitarian at heart.- a)Statement 1 is the cause of Statement 2.
- b)Statement 2 is the effect of Statement 1.
- c)Statement 2 can be inferred from Statement 1.
- d)Statement 1 and Statement 2 are independent of each other.
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
But Champaran did not begin as an act of defiance. It grew out of an attempt to alleviate the distress of large numbers of poor peasants. This was the typical Gandhi pattern — his politics were intertwined with the practical, day-to-day problems of the millions. His was not a loyalty to abstractions; it was a loyalty to living, human beings. In everything Gandhi did, moreover, he tried to mould a new free Indian who could stand on his own feet and thus, make India free.
Q. Choose the correct option with reference to the two statements given below.
Statement 1: His was not a loyalty to abstractions; it was a loyalty to living, human beings.
Statement 2: Gandhi was a humanitarian at heart.
a)
Statement 1 is the cause of Statement 2.
b)
Statement 2 is the effect of Statement 1.
c)
Statement 2 can be inferred from Statement 1.
d)
Statement 1 and Statement 2 are independent of each other.
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Ashwin Yadav answered |
Explanation:
The given passage highlights the approach and philosophy of Mahatma Gandhi, particularly in the context of his involvement in the Champaran movement. It explains that Gandhi's actions were rooted in addressing the practical problems faced by the poor peasants and his loyalty was towards living human beings rather than abstract concepts. From these statements, we can infer that Gandhi was a humanitarian at heart.
Statement 1: His was not a loyalty to abstractions; it was a loyalty to living, human beings.
This statement emphasizes that Gandhi's loyalty was not towards abstract ideas or concepts, but towards real people and their well-being. It suggests that he was more concerned with the practical problems faced by the masses and worked towards alleviating their distress.
Statement 2: Gandhi was a humanitarian at heart.
This statement directly implies that Gandhi had a deep concern for the welfare of humanity. His actions and approach were driven by a genuine desire to help and uplift the lives of the people. He did not merely advocate for theoretical ideals but actively engaged in practical efforts to address the problems faced by the millions.
Inference:
Given the emphasis on Gandhi's loyalty to living human beings and his focus on practical problem-solving, it can be inferred that Gandhi was a humanitarian at heart. His actions and political involvement were driven by a genuine concern for the well-being of the people and his efforts aimed at empowering individuals to stand on their own feet and contribute to the freedom of India.
Therefore, statement 2 can be inferred from statement 1.
The given passage highlights the approach and philosophy of Mahatma Gandhi, particularly in the context of his involvement in the Champaran movement. It explains that Gandhi's actions were rooted in addressing the practical problems faced by the poor peasants and his loyalty was towards living human beings rather than abstract concepts. From these statements, we can infer that Gandhi was a humanitarian at heart.
Statement 1: His was not a loyalty to abstractions; it was a loyalty to living, human beings.
This statement emphasizes that Gandhi's loyalty was not towards abstract ideas or concepts, but towards real people and their well-being. It suggests that he was more concerned with the practical problems faced by the masses and worked towards alleviating their distress.
Statement 2: Gandhi was a humanitarian at heart.
This statement directly implies that Gandhi had a deep concern for the welfare of humanity. His actions and approach were driven by a genuine desire to help and uplift the lives of the people. He did not merely advocate for theoretical ideals but actively engaged in practical efforts to address the problems faced by the millions.
Inference:
Given the emphasis on Gandhi's loyalty to living human beings and his focus on practical problem-solving, it can be inferred that Gandhi was a humanitarian at heart. His actions and political involvement were driven by a genuine concern for the well-being of the people and his efforts aimed at empowering individuals to stand on their own feet and contribute to the freedom of India.
Therefore, statement 2 can be inferred from statement 1.
But Champaran did not begin as an act of defiance. It grew out of an attempt to alleviate the distress of large numbers of poor peasants. This was the typical Gandhi pattern — his politics were intertwined with the practical, day-to-day problems of the millions. His was not a loyalty to abstractions; it was a loyalty to living, human beings. In everything Gandhi did, moreover, he tried to mould a new free Indian who could stand on his own feet and thus, make India free.Q. The given extract DOES NOT talk about :- a)details of the daily problems faced by human beings.
- b)efforts to relieve suffering of the common people.
- c)the reason for the occurrence of Champaran.
- d)Gandhi’s principles in the field of politics.
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
But Champaran did not begin as an act of defiance. It grew out of an attempt to alleviate the distress of large numbers of poor peasants. This was the typical Gandhi pattern — his politics were intertwined with the practical, day-to-day problems of the millions. His was not a loyalty to abstractions; it was a loyalty to living, human beings. In everything Gandhi did, moreover, he tried to mould a new free Indian who could stand on his own feet and thus, make India free.
Q. The given extract DOES NOT talk about :
a)
details of the daily problems faced by human beings.
b)
efforts to relieve suffering of the common people.
c)
the reason for the occurrence of Champaran.
d)
Gandhi’s principles in the field of politics.
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Roshni Desai answered |
Introduction:
The given extract discusses the nature of Mahatma Gandhi's politics and his approach towards the problems faced by the people. It emphasizes Gandhi's focus on practical issues and his commitment to the well-being of the common people. The answer option 'A' states that the extract does not talk about the details of the daily problems faced by human beings.
Explanation:
The given extract actually contradicts option 'A' because it clearly mentions that Gandhi's politics were intertwined with the practical, day-to-day problems of the millions. However, to provide a more detailed explanation, let's break down the key points mentioned in the extract.
1. Gandhi's loyalty to living, human beings:
- The extract highlights that Gandhi's loyalty was not towards abstract ideas or concepts but towards living, human beings.
- This implies that Gandhi's focus was on the actual problems faced by people in their daily lives rather than theoretical or ideological debates.
2. Alleviating the distress of poor peasants:
- The extract acknowledges that the Champaran movement, initiated by Gandhi, aimed to alleviate the distress of large numbers of poor peasants.
- This demonstrates Gandhi's efforts to relieve the suffering of common people and his commitment to addressing their immediate needs.
3. Gandhi's politics intertwined with practical problems:
- The extract states that Gandhi's politics were intertwined with the practical, day-to-day problems of the millions.
- This implies that Gandhi's political actions and strategies were directly influenced by the real issues faced by people, indicating his practical approach to problem-solving.
4. Moulding a new free Indian:
- The extract mentions that Gandhi tried to mould a new free Indian who could stand on his own feet.
- This suggests that Gandhi aimed to empower individuals and create a sense of self-reliance, which would ultimately contribute to the freedom of India as a whole.
Conclusion:
In conclusion, the given extract discusses Gandhi's approach to politics and his dedication to the well-being of the common people. It contradicts option 'A' by clearly stating that Gandhi's politics were intertwined with the practical, day-to-day problems faced by human beings.
The given extract discusses the nature of Mahatma Gandhi's politics and his approach towards the problems faced by the people. It emphasizes Gandhi's focus on practical issues and his commitment to the well-being of the common people. The answer option 'A' states that the extract does not talk about the details of the daily problems faced by human beings.
Explanation:
The given extract actually contradicts option 'A' because it clearly mentions that Gandhi's politics were intertwined with the practical, day-to-day problems of the millions. However, to provide a more detailed explanation, let's break down the key points mentioned in the extract.
1. Gandhi's loyalty to living, human beings:
- The extract highlights that Gandhi's loyalty was not towards abstract ideas or concepts but towards living, human beings.
- This implies that Gandhi's focus was on the actual problems faced by people in their daily lives rather than theoretical or ideological debates.
2. Alleviating the distress of poor peasants:
- The extract acknowledges that the Champaran movement, initiated by Gandhi, aimed to alleviate the distress of large numbers of poor peasants.
- This demonstrates Gandhi's efforts to relieve the suffering of common people and his commitment to addressing their immediate needs.
3. Gandhi's politics intertwined with practical problems:
- The extract states that Gandhi's politics were intertwined with the practical, day-to-day problems of the millions.
- This implies that Gandhi's political actions and strategies were directly influenced by the real issues faced by people, indicating his practical approach to problem-solving.
4. Moulding a new free Indian:
- The extract mentions that Gandhi tried to mould a new free Indian who could stand on his own feet.
- This suggests that Gandhi aimed to empower individuals and create a sense of self-reliance, which would ultimately contribute to the freedom of India as a whole.
Conclusion:
In conclusion, the given extract discusses Gandhi's approach to politics and his dedication to the well-being of the common people. It contradicts option 'A' by clearly stating that Gandhi's politics were intertwined with the practical, day-to-day problems faced by human beings.
Rich with a sprinkling of fair musk-rose blooms; And such too is the grandeur of the dooms We have imagined for the mighty dead; All lovely tales that we have heard or read; An endless fountain of immortal drink, Pouring unto us from the heaven’s brink.Q. Pick the option that refers to what ‘an endless fountain of immortal drink’ suggests.1. Inspirational deeds of great men2. A ceaseless series of dreams3. An infinite source of strength4. An elixir of life for upliftment of the soul5. An eternal source of delight6. A boundless gift of love- a)1, 4 and 5
- b)2, 3 and 5
- c)1, 2 and 6
- d)2, 4 and 6
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
Rich with a sprinkling of fair musk-rose blooms; And such too is the grandeur of the dooms We have imagined for the mighty dead; All lovely tales that we have heard or read; An endless fountain of immortal drink, Pouring unto us from the heaven’s brink.
Q. Pick the option that refers to what ‘an endless fountain of immortal drink’ suggests.
1. Inspirational deeds of great men
2. A ceaseless series of dreams
3. An infinite source of strength
4. An elixir of life for upliftment of the soul
5. An eternal source of delight
6. A boundless gift of love
a)
1, 4 and 5
b)
2, 3 and 5
c)
1, 2 and 6
d)
2, 4 and 6
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Vivek Rana answered |
Keats considers nature's beauty as an endless fountain of immortal drink. He calls this drink immortal as the pleasure and delight given by it never passes into nothingness. It only increases with time.
The stranger must have seemed incredulous, for the old man got up and went to the window, took down a leather pouch which hung on a nail in the very window frame, and picked out three wrinkled ten-kronor bills. These he held up before the eyes of his guest, nodding knowingly, and then stuffed them back into the pouch.Q. Why did the old man show the stranger ten kronor bills?- a)He thought that the bills were fake.
- b)He suspected that his guest did not believe him.
- c)He was furious with the return of his hard work.
- d)He wanted to show-off to the guest.
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
The stranger must have seemed incredulous, for the old man got up and went to the window, took down a leather pouch which hung on a nail in the very window frame, and picked out three wrinkled ten-kronor bills. These he held up before the eyes of his guest, nodding knowingly, and then stuffed them back into the pouch.
Q. Why did the old man show the stranger ten kronor bills?
a)
He thought that the bills were fake.
b)
He suspected that his guest did not believe him.
c)
He was furious with the return of his hard work.
d)
He wanted to show-off to the guest.
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Aarya Khanna answered |
Explanation:
The old man showed the stranger ten-kronor bills because he suspected that his guest did not believe him. This can be inferred from the text when it says, "The stranger must have seemed incredulous". The word "incredulous" means unwilling or unable to believe something, so the stranger's reaction indicated doubt or disbelief.
The old man's response to the stranger's disbelief was to go to the window and take down a leather pouch that contained the ten-kronor bills. By showing the bills to his guest, he was trying to provide evidence and convince the stranger that what he was saying was true.
Reasons for the old man's action:
1. Validation: The old man wanted to validate his claim by showing the physical evidence of the ten-kronor bills. By holding them up before the stranger's eyes, he hoped to prove that he was telling the truth.
2. Knowledge: The old man nodded knowingly while showing the bills, indicating that he understood the stranger's skepticism and was confident in his own knowledge. He might have been familiar with the appearance of counterfeit money and wanted to assure the stranger that the bills were genuine.
3. Reassurance: The old man's action can also be seen as a way to reassure the stranger. By showing him the bills, he was trying to alleviate any doubts or concerns the stranger may have had. This suggests that the old man wanted to establish trust and credibility with his guest.
Conclusion:
Based on the given information, it can be concluded that the old man showed the stranger ten-kronor bills because he suspected that his guest did not believe him. The old man's intention was to provide evidence, validate his claim, and reassure the stranger.
The old man showed the stranger ten-kronor bills because he suspected that his guest did not believe him. This can be inferred from the text when it says, "The stranger must have seemed incredulous". The word "incredulous" means unwilling or unable to believe something, so the stranger's reaction indicated doubt or disbelief.
The old man's response to the stranger's disbelief was to go to the window and take down a leather pouch that contained the ten-kronor bills. By showing the bills to his guest, he was trying to provide evidence and convince the stranger that what he was saying was true.
Reasons for the old man's action:
1. Validation: The old man wanted to validate his claim by showing the physical evidence of the ten-kronor bills. By holding them up before the stranger's eyes, he hoped to prove that he was telling the truth.
2. Knowledge: The old man nodded knowingly while showing the bills, indicating that he understood the stranger's skepticism and was confident in his own knowledge. He might have been familiar with the appearance of counterfeit money and wanted to assure the stranger that the bills were genuine.
3. Reassurance: The old man's action can also be seen as a way to reassure the stranger. By showing him the bills, he was trying to alleviate any doubts or concerns the stranger may have had. This suggests that the old man wanted to establish trust and credibility with his guest.
Conclusion:
Based on the given information, it can be concluded that the old man showed the stranger ten-kronor bills because he suspected that his guest did not believe him. The old man's intention was to provide evidence, validate his claim, and reassure the stranger.
“It’s got nothing to do with my face and what I look like. I don’t care about that and it isn’t important. It’s what I think and feel and what I want to see and find out and hear.”Q. Where is the willing to go?- a)School
- b)College
- c)Lamb’s house
- d)Playground
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
“It’s got nothing to do with my face and what I look like. I don’t care about that and it isn’t important. It’s what I think and feel and what I want to see and find out and hear.”
Q. Where is the willing to go?
a)
School
b)
College
c)
Lamb’s house
d)
Playground
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Niti Saha answered |
Introduction:
The given quote emphasizes the importance of one's thoughts, feelings, desires, and curiosity over physical appearance. It suggests that the willingness to explore and learn goes beyond superficial aspects such as appearance.
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is option 'C' - Lamb's house. Let's understand why:
1. The Context of the Quote:
The quote mentions that what the person cares about is their thoughts, feelings, and desires, rather than their physical appearance. It highlights their focus on exploring and learning new things.
2. The Connection:
The willingness to go to Lamb's house aligns with the person's desire to see, find out, and hear new things. Lamb's house, in this context, can be seen as a metaphor for an environment or place where knowledge, ideas, and experiences are shared.
3. Lamb's House as a Symbol:
Lamb's house represents a place where the person can satisfy their intellectual curiosity and expand their understanding of the world. It signifies an environment that encourages learning, exploration, and the pursuit of knowledge.
4. The Importance of Lamb's House:
Attending school or college, going to a playground, or any other option mentioned in the question may not necessarily provide the same level of intellectual stimulation and opportunities for growth as Lamb's house. School and college primarily focus on structured education, while a playground is more associated with recreational activities.
5. The Person's Priorities:
The quote suggests that the person prioritizes their intellectual growth and personal development over other aspects of their life. They are more interested in exploring new ideas and acquiring knowledge rather than concerning themselves with their physical appearance or engaging in leisure activities.
Conclusion:
In conclusion, the willingness to go to Lamb's house represents the person's desire to explore, learn, and grow intellectually. The quote emphasizes that their thoughts, feelings, and curiosity are paramount, and they prioritize these aspects over superficial matters such as appearance.
The given quote emphasizes the importance of one's thoughts, feelings, desires, and curiosity over physical appearance. It suggests that the willingness to explore and learn goes beyond superficial aspects such as appearance.
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is option 'C' - Lamb's house. Let's understand why:
1. The Context of the Quote:
The quote mentions that what the person cares about is their thoughts, feelings, and desires, rather than their physical appearance. It highlights their focus on exploring and learning new things.
2. The Connection:
The willingness to go to Lamb's house aligns with the person's desire to see, find out, and hear new things. Lamb's house, in this context, can be seen as a metaphor for an environment or place where knowledge, ideas, and experiences are shared.
3. Lamb's House as a Symbol:
Lamb's house represents a place where the person can satisfy their intellectual curiosity and expand their understanding of the world. It signifies an environment that encourages learning, exploration, and the pursuit of knowledge.
4. The Importance of Lamb's House:
Attending school or college, going to a playground, or any other option mentioned in the question may not necessarily provide the same level of intellectual stimulation and opportunities for growth as Lamb's house. School and college primarily focus on structured education, while a playground is more associated with recreational activities.
5. The Person's Priorities:
The quote suggests that the person prioritizes their intellectual growth and personal development over other aspects of their life. They are more interested in exploring new ideas and acquiring knowledge rather than concerning themselves with their physical appearance or engaging in leisure activities.
Conclusion:
In conclusion, the willingness to go to Lamb's house represents the person's desire to explore, learn, and grow intellectually. The quote emphasizes that their thoughts, feelings, and curiosity are paramount, and they prioritize these aspects over superficial matters such as appearance.
When Aunt is dead, her terrified hands will lie Still ringed with ordeals she was mastered by. The tigers in the panel that she made Will go on prancing, proud and unafraid.Q. What makes the tigers “proud and unafraid”?- a)They embody the grandeur and supremacy of animals in the wild.
- b)They symbolise authority and are ‘topaz denizens of green’.
- c)They represent Aunt’s repressed desires for freedom and power.
- d)They are a product of Aunt’s imagination and colonial experience.
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
When Aunt is dead, her terrified hands will lie Still ringed with ordeals she was mastered by. The tigers in the panel that she made Will go on prancing, proud and unafraid.
Q. What makes the tigers “proud and unafraid”?
a)
They embody the grandeur and supremacy of animals in the wild.
b)
They symbolise authority and are ‘topaz denizens of green’.
c)
They represent Aunt’s repressed desires for freedom and power.
d)
They are a product of Aunt’s imagination and colonial experience.
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Krishna Iyer answered |
The tigers are not afraid of men because they are gallant and fearless creatures who are undeterred by any obstacles or hindrances and thus are not afraid of the men.
Aunt Jennifer ’s tigers prance across a screen, Bright topaz denizens of a world of green. They do not fear the men beneath the tree; They pace in sleek chivalric certainty.Q. What does the word, ‘chivalric‘ mean?- a)Bold as compared to women
- b)Sympathetic towards women
- c)Respectful towards women
- d)Quarrelling with women
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
Aunt Jennifer ’s tigers prance across a screen, Bright topaz denizens of a world of green. They do not fear the men beneath the tree; They pace in sleek chivalric certainty.
Q. What does the word, ‘chivalric‘ mean?
a)
Bold as compared to women
b)
Sympathetic towards women
c)
Respectful towards women
d)
Quarrelling with women
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Gauri Kaur answered |
Explanation:
Chivalric means:
- The word 'chivalric' in the context of the poem "Aunt Jennifer's Tigers" refers to the behavior of Aunt Jennifer's tigers as they move across the screen.
- The tigers are described as pacing in "sleek chivalric certainty," which implies that they move with a sense of honor, respect, and gallantry.
Respectful towards women:
- The term 'chivalric' is often associated with the code of chivalry, which historically emphasized qualities such as courage, courtesy, and loyalty, particularly towards women.
- In this context, the tigers are depicted as exhibiting a sense of respect and dignity as they move confidently, symbolizing a form of protection and admiration towards Aunt Jennifer.
Therefore, in the poem, the word 'chivalric' conveys the idea that Aunt Jennifer's tigers move with a sense of honor and respect towards their surroundings, particularly towards women like Aunt Jennifer.
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