Discover India's Landscapes and Culture
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What is the purpose of Mr. Fogg's journey?

  • To explore the customs and history of India
  • To visit the eastern coast of India
  • To meet with government officials
  • To circumnavigate the world (correct)
  • What does Sir Francis Cromarty think of Mr. Fogg's wager?

  • He thinks it is a dangerous adventure
  • He thinks it is a useless eccentricity (correct)
  • He thinks it is a sound commonsense
  • He thinks it is a brilliant idea
  • What kind of wildlife can be found on the train journey across India?

  • Monkeys and birds
  • Snakes and tigers (correct)
  • Cows and goats
  • Lions and zebras
  • Study Notes

    A Train Journey Across India

    • The train is punctual and carries officers, government officials, and merchants to the eastern coast of India.
    • Passepartout is traveling with his master and Sir Francis Cromarty, one of Mr. Fogg's whist partners on the Mongolia.
    • Mr. Fogg is on a journey to circumnavigate the world, not interested in the customs and history of India.
    • Sir Francis Cromarty questions whether Mr. Fogg has any sense of the beauties of nature.
    • Sir Francis sees Mr. Fogg's wager as a useless eccentricity and a lack of sound commonsense.
    • The train passes viaducts, Salcette island, and enters the open country after leaving Bombay.
    • At Callyan, they reach the junction of the branch line towards southeastern India by Kandallah and Pounah.
    • Mr. Fogg had foreseen the likelihood of obstacles and delays in his journey.
    • Passepartout is sound asleep and unaware of the conversation about his adventure at the pagoda.
    • The fertile territory of Khandeish is watered by numerous small rivers and tributaries of the Godavery.
    • The train passes through cotton, coffee, nutmeg, clove, and pepper plantations and picturesque bungalows, viharis, and temples.
    • The journey includes vast tracts of jungles inhabited by snakes and tigers and forests still haunted by elephants.

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    "Embark on a thrilling train journey across India with this quiz! Test your knowledge as we explore the sights, sounds, and experiences of traveling through this diverse and beautiful country. From the bustling city of Bombay to the lush plantations and jungles, this quiz will take you on an adventure through India's rich history, culture, and natural wonders. How much do you know about Mr. Fogg's journey to circumnavigate the world and the challenges he faced along the way? Take the quiz

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