Shyama nearly committed a 'faux pas' (when he took Ranga to the Shastri )-what was it?

when he blurted out that he'd met the Shastri on that morning

Economic growth and population growth are contradictory because-

EG gives solutions to control pg

'She enters the the thickness and a machine starts up.'What is the machine referred to?

the tree which is full of movement and vibrations

The phrase 'terribly transient feet' in the poem-A Photograph means-

the very short life of human beings

Narrator(The address) was hesitant of going to the address because-

was apprehensive to face memories of all that didn't exist

Hosahalli does not find any mention in books because-

writers from England didn't mention it

In the poem Voice of the Rain,the words: latent,unborn means-

a hidden and yet to germinate plant

Palkhiwala calls the earth as 'a patient in declining health' because-

diseases like ozone depletion &global warming exist here

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Questions 17

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1
'She enters the the thickness and a machine starts up.'Who is she in the line?
a goldfinch
a kingfisher
a lizard
a bee
2
Shyama nearly committed a 'faux pas' (when he took Ranga to the Shastri )-what was it?
None
when he blurted out that he'd met the Shastri on that morning
when he blurted out that Ranga was keen to get married to Ratna
when he blurted out that Ranga was keen to visit Shastri
3
The words 'whistle chirrup whispering' contain-
alliteration
irony
a metaphor
a simile
4
In the poem Childhood,the day mentioned in the poem is important because-
he found important geographical information
he lost his fear of Hell
he understood more about Hell and Heaven
he learned to think logically
5
'Its silence silences' means the laburnum tree is silent and lifeless after the bird's departure.
True
False
6
Economic growth and population growth are contradictory because-
EG gives solutions to control pg
poverty is beaten by more children produced for more working hands
better educated and earning couples have more children
more people means more buyers
7
The meaning of 'forests precede mankind,deserts follow' means-
human developmental activities cause formation of deserts
Depletion of forests due to exploitation and pollution of earth's resources
None
Both
8
Earth's biological systems are-
flora & fauna
grasslands & croplands
1 & 3
fisheries & forests
9
'She enters the the thickness and a machine starts up.'What is the machine referred to?
the lizard hole in the tree
the nest of the goldfinch where chicks feed and flutter
none of the above
the tree which is full of movement and vibrations
10
The rain is eternal and impalpable because-
it is unpredictable and continuous
it is continuous & untamed
it is unpredictable & sudden
it is continuous & unassuming
11
The phrase 'terribly transient feet' in the poem-A Photograph means-
the feet of children whose size changes rapidly
the feet of the cousins which can be mistaken for each other
the feet of the trees that the rain washes
the very short life of human beings
12
Narrator(The address) was hesitant of going to the address because-
was tired after the war
was apprehensive to face memories of all that didn't exist
had just gotten used to living in peace
things were being used by others
13
Hosahalli does not find any mention in books because-
it's a very small village of Mysore
Indian writers and cartographers failed to refer to it
writers from England didn't mention it
It has poor connectivity and approachability
14
Narrator (the address) was doubtful of 46, Marconi Street when she wasn't recognised-
True
False
15
Reason why the grandmother was disturbed when Khushwant Singh started going to the city school were-
was taught western science and music
none of the above
wasn't taught about scriptures & teachings of God
Both 1 & 2
16
In the poem Voice of the Rain,the words: latent,unborn means-
dry and malnourished soil
a slow and soft drizzle
a hidden and yet to germinate plant
rain which is yet to be formed in the sky
17
Palkhiwala calls the earth as 'a patient in declining health' because-
Both
diseases like cancer & covid exist here
diseases like ozone depletion &global warming exist here
None

11 LITERATURE Flashcards | StudBud

11 LITERATURE

17 termsStudBud Administration26 plays

MCQ

Flashcards17 cardsFPractice quizPHost liveL

Questions 17

Answers

1
'She enters the the thickness and a machine starts up.'Who is she in the line?
a goldfinch
a kingfisher
a lizard
a bee
2
Shyama nearly committed a 'faux pas' (when he took Ranga to the Shastri )-what was it?
None
when he blurted out that he'd met the Shastri on that morning
when he blurted out that Ranga was keen to get married to Ratna
when he blurted out that Ranga was keen to visit Shastri
3
The words 'whistle chirrup whispering' contain-
alliteration
irony
a metaphor
a simile
4
In the poem Childhood,the day mentioned in the poem is important because-
he found important geographical information
he lost his fear of Hell
he understood more about Hell and Heaven
he learned to think logically
5
'Its silence silences' means the laburnum tree is silent and lifeless after the bird's departure.
True
False
6
Economic growth and population growth are contradictory because-
EG gives solutions to control pg
poverty is beaten by more children produced for more working hands
better educated and earning couples have more children
more people means more buyers
7
The meaning of 'forests precede mankind,deserts follow' means-
human developmental activities cause formation of deserts
Depletion of forests due to exploitation and pollution of earth's resources
None
Both
8
Earth's biological systems are-
flora & fauna
grasslands & croplands
1 & 3
fisheries & forests
9
'She enters the the thickness and a machine starts up.'What is the machine referred to?
the lizard hole in the tree
the nest of the goldfinch where chicks feed and flutter
none of the above
the tree which is full of movement and vibrations
10
The rain is eternal and impalpable because-
it is unpredictable and continuous
it is continuous & untamed
it is unpredictable & sudden
it is continuous & unassuming
11
The phrase 'terribly transient feet' in the poem-A Photograph means-
the feet of children whose size changes rapidly
the feet of the cousins which can be mistaken for each other
the feet of the trees that the rain washes
the very short life of human beings
12
Narrator(The address) was hesitant of going to the address because-
was tired after the war
was apprehensive to face memories of all that didn't exist
had just gotten used to living in peace
things were being used by others
13
Hosahalli does not find any mention in books because-
it's a very small village of Mysore
Indian writers and cartographers failed to refer to it
writers from England didn't mention it
It has poor connectivity and approachability
14
Narrator (the address) was doubtful of 46, Marconi Street when she wasn't recognised-
True
False
15
Reason why the grandmother was disturbed when Khushwant Singh started going to the city school were-
was taught western science and music
none of the above
wasn't taught about scriptures & teachings of God
Both 1 & 2
16
In the poem Voice of the Rain,the words: latent,unborn means-
dry and malnourished soil
a slow and soft drizzle
a hidden and yet to germinate plant
rain which is yet to be formed in the sky
17
Palkhiwala calls the earth as 'a patient in declining health' because-
Both
diseases like cancer & covid exist here
diseases like ozone depletion &global warming exist here
None