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What was the man's sole reason for going out in the rain?
What was the man's sole reason for going out in the rain?
- To see the sky towards the north-east
- To avoid the threat of possible terror attacks
- To enjoy the feeling of rain on his body (correct)
- To be surprised at the rain
What did Lencho show upon seeing the money he received?
What did Lencho show upon seeing the money he received?
- No surprise at all (correct)
- Slight surprise
- Excitement and surprise
- Complete surprise and disbelief
Which sentence expresses the idea of total loss of leaves by trees?
Which sentence expresses the idea of total loss of leaves by trees?
- The trees lost a few leaves
- The rain stopped suddenly
- Some leaves fell from the trees
- The trees lost all their leaves (correct)
Who was the letter addressed to?
Who was the letter addressed to?
What was the purpose of the Rath Yatra festival in Puri?
What was the purpose of the Rath Yatra festival in Puri?
What cast a shadow on the festivities during the Rath Yatra in Puri?
What cast a shadow on the festivities during the Rath Yatra in Puri?
What is the common theme between bridal songs and cradle songs?
What is the common theme between bridal songs and cradle songs?
How does the poet describe the wind of death?
How does the poet describe the wind of death?
What does the expression 'laughter of Sun' in the poem signify?
What does the expression 'laughter of Sun' in the poem signify?
How is the 'world full of pleasure' interpreted in the poem?
How is the 'world full of pleasure' interpreted in the poem?
What does the child describe as the 'wild forest'?
What does the child describe as the 'wild forest'?
How does the poet compare forest notes with bridal songs and cradle songs?
How does the poet compare forest notes with bridal songs and cradle songs?
What was the intention of the selectors to pick Kapil for the Pakistan tour?
What was the intention of the selectors to pick Kapil for the Pakistan tour?
Why does any Captain love to have all the four leading allrounders in his team?
Why does any Captain love to have all the four leading allrounders in his team?
What was Kapil's greatest triumph as Captain?
What was Kapil's greatest triumph as Captain?
Kapil Dev proved himself as _______________.
Kapil Dev proved himself as _______________.
Why does Kapil Dev not always capture wickets as expected?
Why does Kapil Dev not always capture wickets as expected?
Who were the leading all-rounders during that time?
Who were the leading all-rounders during that time?
What did Kapil do in the 1979 Oval Test that resulted in him getting caught?
What did Kapil do in the 1979 Oval Test that resulted in him getting caught?
How did Kapil approach his batting in the 1983 Prudential World Cup?
How did Kapil approach his batting in the 1983 Prudential World Cup?
What led to India's victory in the game against Zimbabwe in the 1983 World Cup?
What led to India's victory in the game against Zimbabwe in the 1983 World Cup?
How did Kapil's approach change when he realized he had reliable partners in the 1983 World Cup?
How did Kapil's approach change when he realized he had reliable partners in the 1983 World Cup?
What made Kapil's innings in the 1983 World Cup memorable?
What made Kapil's innings in the 1983 World Cup memorable?
What does the author emphasize about cricket?
What does the author emphasize about cricket?
How does acid rain affect the lakes and rivers?
How does acid rain affect the lakes and rivers?
What effect does acid rain have on soil nutrient content?
What effect does acid rain have on soil nutrient content?
Which animal species in Sweden is threatened by acid rain according to the text?
Which animal species in Sweden is threatened by acid rain according to the text?
How does acid rain affect human health according to the passage?
How does acid rain affect human health according to the passage?
What impact does acid rain have on buildings according to the text?
What impact does acid rain have on buildings according to the text?
How have the old buildings in Athens been affected by acid rain?
How have the old buildings in Athens been affected by acid rain?
Study Notes
Language Practice
- Sentences with negative words:
- The trees lost all their leaves.
- The letter was addressed to God himself.
- The postman saw this address for the first time in his life.
Newspaper Report
- Rath Yatra festival:
- Held in Puri on June 22nd
- Attracted lakhs of devotees
- Featured a grand procession from Jagannath shrine to Gundicha temple
- Threats and incidents:
- Possible terror attack
- Two pilgrims died in a stampede
Poem Analysis
- Conversation between:
- The mother and the daughter
- The "honey child" goes to the wild forest
- The child describes the wild forest as a place of music and happiness
- Bridal songs and cradle songs are both related to pleasure and happiness
- The poet describes happiness as "the laughter of the sun" and sorrow as "the wind of death"
Cricket
- Kapil Dev's performance:
- Promoted in batting order in the 1979 Oval Test
- Could have won the match with more experience
- Led India to win the Prudential World Cup in 1983
- Played an unforgettable innings against Zimbabwe
- Kapil's greatest triumph:
- Leading India to win the Prudential World Cup in 1983
Acid Rain
- Effects on the environment:
- Turns water in rivers and lakes acidic
- Changes the soil's nutrient content
- Kills large stretches of forests
- Affects animal and bird habitats
- Effects on human health:
- Irritates eyes and lungs
- Can cause skin lesions
- Effects on buildings:
- Eats into marble and causes damage to monuments
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