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What was the primary cause of the villagers' panic in Chitolia and neighboring areas?
What was the primary cause of the villagers' panic in Chitolia and neighboring areas?
- The Brahmaputra River's water level rising due to heavy rains. (correct)
- A wildfire that spread rapidly through the region.
- A political conflict that led to displacement and uncertainty.
- A sudden earthquake that destroyed their homes.
The villagers were completely unprepared for the embankment breach at Chitolia.
The villagers were completely unprepared for the embankment breach at Chitolia.
False (B)
What specific event triggered the immediate sense of dread among the riverside villagers?
What specific event triggered the immediate sense of dread among the riverside villagers?
The embankment breach at Chitolia.
The villagers were alerted by a loud ______ before the worst happened.
The villagers were alerted by a loud ______ before the worst happened.
Which of the following describes the overall mood of the passage?
Which of the following describes the overall mood of the passage?
Khagen's village, Borgaon, was completely unaffected by the events at Chitolia.
Khagen's village, Borgaon, was completely unaffected by the events at Chitolia.
In what geographical relation was Borgaon to Chitolia?
In what geographical relation was Borgaon to Chitolia?
The embankment was breached at ______ village.
The embankment was breached at ______ village.
What natural disaster is most closely associated with the events in the passage?
What natural disaster is most closely associated with the events in the passage?
The villagers were relieved when they heard the loud roar from the river.
The villagers were relieved when they heard the loud roar from the river.
What river is mentioned in this passage?
What river is mentioned in this passage?
The villagers ______ themselves for what was to come.
The villagers ______ themselves for what was to come.
What best describes the duration of the rainfall that led to the crisis?
What best describes the duration of the rainfall that led to the crisis?
The immediate aftermath of the embankment breach was met with celebration and relief by the villagers.
The immediate aftermath of the embankment breach was met with celebration and relief by the villagers.
Which word in the passage suggests the intensity of the rainfall?
Which word in the passage suggests the intensity of the rainfall?
______ gripped Chitolia and its neighbouring villages.
______ gripped Chitolia and its neighbouring villages.
What was the first sign that the situation was turning critical for the riverside villagers?
What was the first sign that the situation was turning critical for the riverside villagers?
The villagers were completely calm and collected as the water levels rose.
The villagers were completely calm and collected as the water levels rose.
What structure failed, causing a worsening of the situation?
What structure failed, causing a worsening of the situation?
The swelling water of the ______ continued rising.
The swelling water of the ______ continued rising.
Flashcards
Panic
Panic
A state of intense fear or alarm.
Embankment
Embankment
A natural or artificial wall or bank raised to prevent water from flooding land.
Breached
Breached
To break through or make an opening, often referring to a barrier like a dam or wall.
Study Notes
It rained heavily all week. The swelling water of the Brahmaputra continued
rising. Panic gripped Chitolia and its neighbouring villages. Khagen’s own village
Borgaon was not far from there.
That morning, a loud roar alerted the riverside villagers. They realized that the
worst had happened; the embankment at Chitolia village was breached. Horrified,
they braced themselves for what was to come.
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