Short Answer Type Questions:- Wind

Q1:  Give in brief the central idea of the poem 'Wind'.

Ans: The central idea of the poem is that nobody cares for the weak. Even gods help the strong. Therefore, we should not pray for mercy or help. We should make ourselves strong. If we are strong, everybody will like to be friends with us.

Q2: Why does the poet want people to have firm bodies and strong hearts?

Ans: In life, people have to encounter the winds of hardships, unfavourable circumstances, and big obstacles. If people are infirm, unhealthy, and weak-willed, they will be defeated by these difficulties. But, if they are physically strong and mentally confident, they can resist all the hardships boldly and successfully.

Q3: Why does the poet plead with the wind to blow softly?

Ans: The poet pleads with the wind to blow softly because a gentle wind is safe and pleasant. He doesn't want it to cause destruction by breaking shutters, scattering papers, or tearing books, as it does when it blows hard.

Q4: What kind of destruction is caused by the violent wind?

Ans: When the wind blows violently, it destroys everything. It breaks the window shutters, scatters papers around, makes the books fall down, tears their pages and brings about a heavy downpour.

Q5: Explain the line: You brought rain again".

Ans: The line "You brought rain again" shows the poet's frustration with the wind. It means the wind carries clouds that cause rain, which can lead to more destruction, like flooding, along with the wind's other damages.

Q6: What should people do to avoid the destruction caused by the strong winds?

Ans: To avoid the destruction caused by the strong wind, it is essential that people construct solid, sturdy houses with firm, strong doors. The buildings should be able to resist the attack of the violent wind.

Q7: What does the wind symbolise in this poem?

Ans: In the poem, the wind symbolises life's challenges and problems. Just as the wind breaks weak things like houses and books, difficulties in life test us, and only the strong can overcome them.

Q8: Why does the poet remark that the friendship of wind is good?

Ans: The poet remarks that the friendship of the wind is good because the wind has both kind and wicked aspects. If we are weak, its destructive force causes havoc. But if we are strong, we may harness its power and use it for constructive purposes. As a friend, the wind works for the benefit of mankind.

Q9: 'He won't do what you tell him'. Who is 'he'? Why does he not obey others?

Ans: In this line, 'he' stands for the wind god. The wind god does not obey man because it is so powerful that it cannot be controlled.

Q10: Explain the meaning of 'We praise him every day'.

Ans: Here 'him' stands for the wind god. We praise the wind every day because it provides us strength and life. As long as wind is our friend, it helps us flourish. Therefore, we must sing his praises.