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 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

What role does the Indian Judiciary play in protecting rights?

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

What is the meaning of independence of judiciary?

<p>Freedom from executive and legislative control (C)</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 (C)</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 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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