Test: The Banyan Tree- 1 - Class 6 MCQ

The narrator used to spy on the world below from the banyan tree, which is why the answer is B.

The tree was the noisiest place during the fig season because birds of all kinds would flock into its branches, making it a lively and noisy place. Hence, the answer is C.

One afternoon was strange because there was a fight between a cobra and a mongoose under the banyan tree, which is an unusual and exciting event. The answer is B.

The battle of champions, the fight between the mongoose and the cobra, took place beneath the banyan tree. Therefore, the answer is B.

The fight was between the mongoose and the cobra, which is why the answer is B.

When not engaged in reading, the paragraph describes how he could look down through the leaves at the world below. This suggests that his alternative pastime was observing the scene beneath the tree, rather than interacting with birds or playing games.

The paragraph mentions that the individual spent afternoons on a crude platform up a tree, where he would read books like "Treasure Island," "Huckleberry Finn," and "The Story of Dr Dolittle." This indicates that his primary activity on the platform was reading books.

The term 'propping' in the context of the paragraph refers to supporting oneself in a comfortable position, which in this case, is done with the help of a cushion from the living room. Therefore, 'sitting against' is the correct interpretation of 'propping' as used here.

'Fangs' are typically long, sharp teeth found in the mouths of some animals, including snakes and spiders, which are often used to inject venom into prey. They are not nails, hair, or legs, thus making option (D) the correct answer.

The banyan tree was as old as Dehra Dun itself, which makes the answer C.

The squirrel found a friend in the boy who spent time on the banyan tree. The answer is A.

The banyan tree served as a reading room for the narrator, which is why the answer is B.

Coming out from behind the cactus was a big black cobra, making the answer C.

The presence of the crow and myna shows that they wanted to take part in the proceedings of the fight between the mongoose and the cobra. The answer is D.

The opposite of 'Foolish' is 'Clever'. 'Foolish' means lacking good sense or judgment, essentially being unwise. 'Clever', on the other hand, refers to someone who is quick to understand, learn, and devise or apply ideas; it is a quality of being smart or intelligent. Options A, B, and C do not represent the opposite meaning of 'Foolish', making (D) the correct choice.

The squirrel befriended the boy because the boy was harmless, which is why the answer is A.

Without specific context, this question seems to refer to a statement or a fact about the length of a mongoose. If the correct answer is provided as (A) Three, it suggests that within the context of the source material or information given, a mongoose is being described as three feet long. Mongoose sizes can vary, but this question specifies a particular length, making (A) the correct answer based on the information provided.

'Gliding' refers to moving in a steady, continuous motion, often with ease and without abrupt stops or starts. This term is commonly associated with a smooth, effortless movement, such as a bird gliding through the air or a person gliding across a dance floor. Options A and B do not correctly describe 'Gliding', and while D suggests a combination of all provided options, 'Gliding' specifically and most accurately means moving smoothly, making (C) the correct answer.

The banyan tree was the speaker's because he was the only one who spent his time on the tree, making the answer B.

The author of the passage is Ruskin Bond, making the answer B.