The Laburnum Top" by Ted Hughes
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What does the goldfinch do when it arrives at the Laburnum top?

  • It remains silent and still
  • It starts a machine of chitterings, tremor of wings, and trillings (correct)
  • It hides among the leaves
  • It flies away immediately

    • How does the goldfinch appear as it enters the thickness of the tree?

  • Flustered and panicked
  • No change in appearance
  • Slow and cautious
  • Sleek as a lizard, alert, and abrupt (correct)

    • What does the goldfinch do before launching away from the branch-end?

  • Remains completely silent
  • Flirts with other goldfinches
  • Collects more seeds from the tree
  • Makes eerie delicate whistle-chirrup whisperings (correct)

    • What happens to the Laburnum after the goldfinch launches away?

    <p>It subsides to empty</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the political functions performed by the judiciary?

    <p>Interpreting and protecting the Constitution</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does the Indian Judiciary play in protecting rights?

    <p>Ensuring fundamental rights are upheld</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the meaning of independence of judiciary?

    <p>Freedom from executive and legislative control</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between the Judiciary and the Parliament of India?

    <p>They have separate but interdependent roles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What makes the Supreme Court of India one of the very powerful courts in the world?

    <p>Its role in interpreting and protecting the Constitution</p> Signup and view all the answers

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