MCQ Questions Answers and Summary for Quality Class 10 English Reader Part 2 Bihar Board

Quality - John Galsworthy MCQ and Summary

Short Summary for Quality by John Galsworthy

MCQ Questions Answers and Summary for Sun and Moon Class 10 English Reader Part 2 Bihar Board

Sun and Moon - Katherine Mansfield MCQ and Summary

Short Summary for Sun and Moon by Katherine Mansfield

MCQ Questions Answers and Summary for Two Horizons Class 10 English Reader Part 2 Bihar Board

Two Horizons - Binapani Mohanty MCQ and Summary

Short Summary for Two Horizons by Binapani Mohanty

MCQ Questions Answers and Summary for Love Defiled Class 10 English Reader Part 2 Bihar Board

Love Defiled - Giridhar Jha MCQ and Summary

Short Summary for Love Defiled by Giridhar Jha

Questions and Answers for The Pace for Living Class 10 English Panorama Part 2 Bihar Board

The Pace for Living - R.C. Hutchinson Questions Answers

Questions Answers for The Pace for Living by R.C. Hutchinson

Answer

The life style of modern people has became very fast. They have greater facilities for rapid movement. In the modern mars trains and aeroplane can carry us to different places. One can dine in London and have lunch in New York the Fast travel gives us a sense of drama and excitement which our ancestors lacked.

2. Write a few sentences about the elderly Corn-merchant.

Or,

Sketch the Character of Corn-merchant.

Answer

The elderly Corn-merchant was the chief character in way which the writer was watching in Dublin. He lived in a all Trish country town. He was a man of anxieties. His heart was by He was very tensed because he was a man of weak heart.

3. What sort of excitement do we have today which our ancestors did not lack/experience?

Answer

The rapid movement which we find in our lives today is an excitement which our ancestors did not experience. The machines, cars and aeroplanes have made movement very fast. Today we can dine in London and take lunch in New York. It gives us a superficial sense of drama which our ancestors did not visualize.

4. The fast life of the western society is compelling the westerners to turn to India. Discuss.

Answer

Today, life is a very fast one. Everyone wants to get the maximum and reach the highest point at the earliest. The westerners have experienced the speedy business of life. The hectic behaviour of people has perplexed them and made them restless. They have lost their rest and pleasure of life. They do not get their contentment. The life has become monotonous.

5. What are the disadvantages of slow thinkers in the modern world?

Answer

According to R. C. Hutchinson, slow thinkers have to suffer in the modern world. They can not adjust their mental activities to the rapid pace of modern life. So, they are terribly handicapped in getting a living. They are left behind in the race for good jobs.

6. What enlightenment does the writer seek from his wife? What does it suggest about the plight of the modern man?

Answer

The writer says that when he goes to see a picture he finds himself totally confused regarding the movement of character on the screen. He asks his wife whether the girl he was watching in the cinema was the same who was at first.

7. Describe the writer dislike rapid movement in every field?

Answer

The writer does not dislike rapid movement in every field. He enjoys going in a car at ninety miles an hour. He is fascinated by aeroplanes flying at amazing speeds. He dislikes rapid speed of mental activities which follow the pace of machines.

8. In which situation does the writer find himself in the cinema?

Answer

When the writer goes to the cinema, he finds himself in hopeless situation. He cannot follow the fast movement of the story and rapid changes of scene and action. He has to seek his He's help in order to keep up with the rapid movement of the plot.

9. Who are taken to be slow thinkers? How are the slow thinkers handicapped today?

Answer

Slow thinkers means, persons possessing slow mind. The writer and others who could not cope up their thinking power with the speed of today's life are slow thinkers.

10. What does R.C. Hutchinson say about the intelligence tests?

Answer

R. C. Hutchinson says that the intelligence tests are designed to measure the speed of human mind. They do not indicate the knowledge of a man. The show how fast a man can think. So, they do not measure all the mental faculties.

11. Who was the chief character in the play "Hutchinson Watched' ?

Answer

The chief character was an elderly corn-merchant in a small Irish country town. The writer watched the play in Dublin.

12. How does the writer classify himself as a thinker?

Answer

R. C. Hutchinson classifies himself as a slow thinker. He says that he cannot keep pace with the fast thinking of the modern people. When he goes to the cinema, he finds it difficult to keep up with rapid changes of scene and action.

Questions and Answers for Me and the Ecology Bit Class 10 English Panorama Part 2 Bihar Board

Me and the Ecology Bit - Jon Lexau Questions Answers

Questions Answers for Me and the Ecology Bit by Jon Lexau

Answer

No, the narrator did not enjoy talking about ecology. That is fact that people do not co-operate and show unwillingness in this direction. No body comes forward to join hands in such a mission. He must keep his surroundings clean and free from pollution. But no body does it. People preach about ecology but they do not work for its preservation. So, he says it is very boring job and feels no body listens to him.

2. Why does the narrator ask Mrs. Greene to save paper and aluminium cans?

Answer

The narrator asks Mrs. Greene to save paper and aluminium cans so that they may be remade for their use in future.

3. What happened to the tree referred by Mr. Johnson ?

Answer

When Jim went to Mr. Johnson's house, he preached to him about ecology. He reminded him that trees must be saved for preservation of ecology. Hearing Jim's comments on the importance of trees, Mr. Johnson referred to a tree near Jim's house. Jim made a path taking a shortcut from Mrs. Greene's house. It was a little tree trying to get bigger but got killed by author when he jumped over it.

4. What was Mr. Williams doing when the author visited him?

Answer

When the author went to Mr. William house for collection, he saw that Mr. Williams was burning leaves in the backyard of his house.

5. What is ecology ? Is it essential to preserve it.

Answer

Ecology means the natural relationship between living things and the environment.

It is essential to preserve it because the growth and survival of plants and living creatures depend on it. Ecological imbalance has created serious problems in the modern age.

6. What does the narrator of "Me and the Ecology Bit do on saturdays and sundays?

Answer

On Saturdays and Sundays, the narrator collects money from the nearly houses for the papers he distributes. 

7. How many blocks away was the post office from Mr. Johnson's house?

Answer

The post office was only two blocks away from Mr. Johnson's house.

8. "Nobody's willing to do anything about ecology. Do you agree with the statement ?

Answer

Yes, I agree with the statement of the narrator at the end of the entitled 'Me and the Ecology Bit.' The narrator tried to his best to convince people to do something on their part for the sake of ecology. This is a fact that people do not co-operate and show unwillingness in this direction. Many persons like Jim, undertake the work of ecology but nobody comes forward to join hands in such a mission. One must keep his surroundings clear and free from pollution. But nobody does it.

9. Do you think Jim is really ecology friendly boy? Give your own opinion.

Answer

Jim is a real ecology friendly boy. He advises Johnson not go to the post office by his car, but as per Johnson's remark he drives his motor-bike round and round his backyard in Summer and snow mobile in winter. He advises his mother to save electric, his mother remarks shows his watching T.V. twenty four hours a day. There remark shows him deviation.

10. What form of Electricity did the narrator use?

Answer

The narrator used electricity at home to watch TV and electric mixer.

11. What is Jim's advice to Mr. Williams?

Answer

When Jim goes to Mr. William's house, he sees him burning leaves in the backyard. He advises Mr. Williams not to burn the leaves because burning leaves pollutes the air. He tells him that he should make a compost pile which will be good manure for the garden.

12. Is Jim aware of all of the aspects ? Does he always practice ecology measures ? Give arguments in favour of your answer.

Answer

No, Jim is not aware of all of the aspects. He tries to be ecofriendly and convince others but no one pays any heed to him. No one likes to give him any contribution amount for being ecofriendly. But he is not dishearten and continues to go ahead on his mission.

He also collects the dirty garbage and other wastes from certain places. He carries them to the places specially made for the purpose. So he finds it difficult to get people to work for ecology. His mother questions over him on the excessive use of electricity in watching the T.V.

13. Women use too many electric things.' What prompts the narrator to says so?

Answer

Women have to discharge their duties for their household affairs. They have varieties of work to perform.

In course of discharging their duties, they have to take the help of several tools and appliances, such as the washing machine, the grinder, the electric mixer, the electric iron, the sewing machine. the toaster, fruit juicer, electric heater, electric oven, refrigerator etc. These appliances used electricity to run.

As the narrator observes his mother using the electric mixer. It prompts him to say so.

14. What is ecology? What measures have you and your school taken to preserve it?

Answer

Ecology that deals with the habits of living being and relationship between the environment and the living things.

The Headmaster of my school takes keen interest in preservation of ecology. The surroundings of the school is kept clean. In our school environmental science is also taught the class rooms, the toilets, the garden and school building are kept free from dirt. The school peons and gardener take much care towards cleanliness. Our teachers always encourage us in plantation and keeping our surroundings neat and clean. They do not allow garbage and wastes in the school premises and its surroundings.

15. "Sure it is hard to get people to work for ecology you agree with this statement.

Answer

Ecology is the science for preservation of n atmosphere and environment.
Preaching about ecology is e difficult to abide by the rules of ecology preservation. Real get people ready to work for ecology is hard. Ecology m keep the environment pollution-free. It is possible only, when surrounding is free from dirtiness and pollution of land, water air. Particularly in western countries where there is a single principle. "Eat, drink and be merry". In India people are ecofriendly

16. Did the narrator succeed in getting Mrs. Greene to something about ecology ?

Answer

The narrator advised Mrs. Greene to save news pan and aluminium cans for recycling. He did not succeed in getting her do something about ecology because she did not follow his advice.

17. What happens when the narrator calls Mrs. Greene, Mrs. Greene?

Answer

When the narrator calls her Mrs. Greene then she pretends that she had no change to pay him.

18. What advice does Jim narrator give to his mother? What does she reply?

Answer

When Jim finds his mother using the electric mixer, he advises her to save an electricity by using her old egg beater.

His mother is offended. She asks him coldly why he watches the television all the time. She reminds him that he himself does not save on electricity.

19. Why did Mr. Johnson think that the narrator did not follow the principle of walking ?

Answer

Mr. Johnson thought that Jim did not follow the principle of walking. He thought so because Jim drove his motorbike round and round his backyard all summer. Jim only talked about the advantages of walking. He did not walk himself.

20. Which animal messes up Ms. Greene's yard ?

Answer

When Jim visits Mrs. Greene's house, she complains to him against his dog. She tells him that his dog digs up her garden and messes up her yard. She advises him to keep his dog on a least.

Questions and Answers for Gillu Class 10 English Panorama Part 2 Bihar Board

Gillu - Mahadevi Verma Questions Answers

Questions Answers for Gillu by Mahadevi Verma

Answer

When the narrator saw the wounded squirrel. She him up and brought him to her room. After wiping the blood his wounds with cotton wool, she applied penicillin on his wounds. Thereafter she also tried to feed his milk and with a thin cotton wool wick.

2. Do you have any pet animal? How does it she concern for you?

Answer

Yes, I have a pet animal. It is a beautiful parrot.

I have kept in a cage. Even if I get him out of the cage it does not fly away and comes closer to me. It could touch my feet by its beak showing its love. As soon as he sees an outsider in the house, he starts crying and alerts everybody in the house. He would not eat if he is not served food from hands of my mother. In the evening, it is shifted in my room. It is very fond of taking bread etc. It would inform me by twittering “Chik-Chik” when hungry. When I return from market and open my room, it will express its pleasure by twittering “Chik-Chik”. During the period of my indisposition it becomes sad and expresses its concern by twittering in a peculiar manners. If it would be kept out of its cage, it will come to me and sit beside me to show its concern relating to my indisposition.

3. What was Gillu's favourite food ? How would Gill inform the narrator that he was hungry?

Answer

Gillu's favourite food was Kaju. When he did not get Kaju for several days, he would refuse to eat other food items threw them down from the swing. Sometimes he used to eat biscuits also.

When Gillu was hungry, he would inform the writer by 'chik-chik'. Then the writer would give some Kaju or biscuits.

4. How did Gillu make himself cool in summer ? How long does a squirrel live?

Answer

Gillu was Mahadevi Verma pet squirrel. He was very intelligent. He had discovered a totally new method to keep himself cool in summer. He would not go outside or sit in his swing because he disliked the summer heat. He would remain in the room where the authoress worked during summer afternoons. In order to make himself cool he would lie prostrate on the surahi kept near her. A squirrel lives for about two years.

5. How did 'Gillu' sustain wounds?

Answer

Gillu, the baby squirrel had fallen down from his nest and the two crows were trying to make the baby their easy prey. This had caused wounds in the body of the squirrel and he was almost motionless. He climbed to the pot to save himself from further attack.

6. How did Gillu spent last two days ?

Answer

That day Gillu did not eat any thing and did not go out. right he came down from his swing to the narrator's bed and held her finger tightly with his very cold claws. It was the some finger which he had held during his first day when he had been close to death, the claws got colder and colder and he died.

7. Who wounded the tiny squirrel ?

Answer

Gillu was a tiny baby squirrel. One day he fell down from a nest near a flower pot on the verandah of Mahadevi Verma's house. Two crows, who wanted to make the tiny squirrel their easy prey, wounded it badly by poking their beaks on its tiny and soft body, thus causing injury to it.

8. How did she try to feed him ?

Answer

She tried to feed him by putting a thin cotton wool, wick, dipped in milk to his mouth. He could not open his mouth and the drops of milk slid down from both sides. After trying for several hours. She succeeded in pouring one drop of water in his mouth.

9. How did the writer manage to pour water in the mouth of the motionless tiny baby squirrel ?

Answer

The writer tried hard to feed him. Only after survival hours of tending she could manage to pour one drop of water in his mouth.

10. What prompted the narrator to set Gillu free?

Answer

Seeing Gillu sitting near the window and affectionately peering at the world outside, made narrator to set free.

11. When was his swing taken off ?

Answer

His (Gillu) swing was taken off after his death.

12. What would Gillu do when the narrator worked during summer afternoons?

Answer

When the narrator used to work during summer afternoons, Gillu would neither go outside nor sit in his swing.

13. What did the narrator feel at the death of Gillu?

Answer

Gillu spent two years with the story writer. She used to love Gillu from the core of her heart and his loss made the writer sad. She was very much perturbed by his death because he was so much closely associated with her. Whenever she was present in her room he would sit near her feet for hours and watch her activities eyes. But after two years of his association with her, he took his last breath.

14. How was Gillu different from the narrator's other animals?

Answer

The narrator had many pet animals and birds. All of them loved her, but none of them were brave enough to eat from her plate. How ever Gillu was quite different from the rest of them. As soon as the narrator reached the dinning room, Gillu came in form the window and wanted to sit in the narrator’s plate. He narrator had a lot of difficulty in teaching him to sit close to the plate. There he ate each grain of rice very cleverly.

15. In what situation did the narrator find Gillu? What did she do with it ?

Answer

The narrator found Gillu in wounded situation. The narrator gently lifted him up. After wiping blood from his wounds. She applied penicillin ointment. She tried to feed him by putting a thin cotton wool wick. In few days he became much better and returned to his life.

16. How did the narrator try to feed him ?

Answer

The narrator try to feed Gillu by putting a thin cotton wool wick dipped in milk to his mouth. After trying for several hours she succeeded in pouring one drop of water in his mouth.

17. When did Gillu make a twittering sound ?

Answer

Whenever Gillu was hungry, he made a twittering sound to let the narrator know that he wanted food. Gillu also made this sound when he talked with the other squirrels that often came near the window of the narrator’s room.

18. What is a squirrel’s life span ?

Answer

Squirrels have a life span of nearly two years.

Questions and Answers for What is Wrong with Indian Films Class 10 English Panorama Part 2 Bihar Board

What is Wrong with Indian Films - Satyajit Ray Questions Answers

Questions Answers for What is Wrong with Indian Films by Satyajit Ray

Answer

Indian films are not shown abroad because they lack imagination, integrity and are far from reality. There has yet been no Indian film which could be acclaimed on all counts.

2. What does the cinema combine ?

Answer

Cinema is a form of creative expression. It combines in various measures the functions of poetry, music, painting, drama, architecture and other are forms. It also combines the logic of science.

3. Give a short account of the educative value of Cinema?

Answer

Today the cinema has become the most potent art form. It should be looked upon as a form of creature expression. It commands the respect given to any other form of creative expression. It combines the functions of poetry, music, painting, drama and architecture. It also displays the features of other form of art. Like the other forms of art, it is a powerful tool for creative expression.

4. Tell the name of any film which you like point out its salient feature.

Answer

I like the film 'Teesari Kasam'. I feel very happy and wonderful to see its salient features. The story is written by a famous Hindi story writer Phanishwar Nath Renu. The story is interesting which dealt with pure Indian village life. This film has its own story. It is traditional. It warned men against the evil practice, prostitution and fidelity to women. It teaches us a moral lesson. It goes a man on the path of progress. The songs are sweet but melodious not shell the story on the screen is very impressive.

5. Have average American films been a bad model ?

Answer

Yes, the average American films have been a bad model because their life does not match to our life.

6. Do Indian film makers possess the primary tools of film making ?

Answer

Yes, Indian film makers possess the primary tools of film making. The complaint of the technicians about the lack of modern technical devices is not justified.

7. What is the most important need of today's Indian Cinema?

Answer

According to Satyajit Ray, the Indian cinema needs a style, an idiom, which would be uniquely and recognisably Indian. It does not need the blind imitation of the American cinema. Indian films required manner, dress and speech of an Indian life. This is the one thing that the Indian cinema needs today.

8. Should cinema be looked upon as a form of creative expression.

Answer

Cinema is a powerful media of communication. It has the power of bringing change in the society and can create atmosphere for the betterment of the country. There is no doubt that cinema is a form of creative expression. There is creativity all the different aspects of the film production. There is demando creativity in writing the story for the film, the dialogue, the acting, the cinematography, the designing of set, the out fit of the actors and actresses keeping in view the demand of the characters, the songs of the film including the music etc.

9. Do you think that Indian films have basic weakness? Or, Why are Indian films not so good in quality?

Answer

According to Satyajit Ray, a number of films produced in India have certain weaknesses. The producers and directors try to imitate successful Hollywood films. They do not give an essay dramatic pattern to a story. They depict melodrama. Their stories are more or less unrealistic. They do not have honesty, imagination and technical competence. The background music and songs of our films are often based on western music. These are some of the weaknesses of Indian films.

10. What does Satyajit Ray say about the lack of maturity in Indian film?

Answer

Satyajit Ray says that the lack of Maturity in Indian films can be attributed to several factors. The producers blame the masses for the bad quality of Indian films. The technicians blame the tools and the directors blame the existing conditions for the lack of maturity in Indian films.

11. What our cinema needs above everything else is a style, an idiom, a sort of iconography of cinema, which would be uniquely and recognisably Indian." How far this applies to Indian Cinema today?

Answer

The Indian cinema of today has undergone a massive change at least in the form of style and presentation. Today our films lack the practical touch of life. Cinema has become a phenomenon and a potent force in making the seers way-ward and westernised. Some of the films produced with new thoughts, story depicting reality of life with characters. Stories have been based on Hollywood. Thus Indian cinema does not apply this reality, Our culture is invaded by Hollywood pattern, a kind of culture which is alien to our life-style. This should be avoided. Rather Indian film needs to produce the basic aspect of Indian life.

12. What does the Indian cinema need today?

Answer

Satyajit Ray feels that Indian cinema needs a style, an idiom which would be Indian. It does not need the blind imitation of American films. Indian films require manner, dress and speech of an Indian life. This is the one thing that the Indian Cinema needs today.

Questions and Answers for Acceptance Speech Class 10 English Panorama Part 2 Bihar Board

Acceptance Speech - Aung San Suu kyi Questions Answers

Questions Answers for Acceptance Speech by Aung San Suu kyi

Answer

Aung San Suu Kyi was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1991. She is a pro-democracy activist and leader of the national league for democracy in Burma.

2. Peace, freedom and democracy are essential for human being. Do you agree? Give your own opinion?

Answer

Peace, freedom and democracy are essential for human beings because without these, human beings can not live a healthy life. Moreover, the fruits of progress can be enjoyed only with freedom and peace which are necessary for democracy.

3. What does Aris say about the fight going on in Rangoon?

Answer

Aris says the fight going on in Rangoon. Where his mother is kept under house arrest, is not just for setting her free. It is part of a world wide struggle for human rights.

4. Who delivered "Acceptance Speech" on behalf of Aung San Suu Kyi?

Answer

Alexander Aris delivered the 'Accept behalf of Aung San Suu Kyi.

5. Why has the whole international applauded Mr. Chairman ?

Answer

The whole community applauded Mr. Chairman because they accepted the choice of his committee Aung San Suu Kyi for the Nobel Peace Prize.

6. What is more precious than diamond, silver or gold?

Answer

The beauty of genuine brotherhood is more precious than diamond or silver or gold. Diamond, silver are precious metals but they cannot make the world a place to live in. Genuine brotherhood and peace are more necessary than these material things for the survival of the human race.

7. Who were incarcerated in the struggle for freedom and democracy ?

Answer

Many senior and highly respected leaders along w Aung San Suu Kyi were incarcerated in the struggle for to Dean freedom and democracy.

8. How had Aung San Suu Kyi became a worthy symbol among her countryside ?

Answer

Aung San Suu Kyi own dedication and personal sacrifice for all the people of Burma made her a worthy symbol among her countryside people.

9. How would the Nobel Peace Prize given to Aung San Suu Kyi help the Burmese people?

Answer

Aung San Suu Kyi was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1991 on the occasion of the award of the Nobel Peace Prize. Aung San Suu Kyi and many senior leaders of Burma were incarcerated in the struggle for peace, freedom and democracy. They had sacrificed their well-being and freedom for democratic Burma.

10. Why does Aris says that the Nobel Prize for peace belongs to all the people of Burma ?

Answer

Aris says that the Nobel Prize for peace become only to his mother but to all the people of Burma. He says so because all the men, women and children of Burma have been sacrificing their well-being, freedom and lives for a democratic Burma.

Questions and Answers for Once upon a Time Class 10 English Panorama Part 2 Bihar Board

Once upon a Time - Toni Morrison Questions Answers

Questions Answers for Once upon a Time by Toni Morrison

Answer

The old woman was blind but very wise. At the same time, she was very patient. She was the daughter of a black American. She lived alone in a small house outside the town. She was famous for her wisdom. Among her people, she was highly respected as a rural prophet. When she was visited by same young people, She showed her wisdom. She was bold and witty.

2. Why did some young people visit her?

Answer

Some young people visited her to test her intelligence. They wanted to prove that she was fraud who cheated people.

3. Quote a few lines from the text which highlight the plight of woman and the depressed class.

Answer

In the piece 'Once upon a time' Toni Morrison has depicted the miserable condition of the women and poor people of America. She is a social reformer. She wants to draw the attention of the American Society towards their plight. The following lines in ‘once upon a time' highlights the plight of woman and the depressed class.

"The woman is the daughter of slaves, black American, and lives alone in a small house outside of town."

“I am old female, black, blind."

4. Who is the father of that old woman?

Answer

The father of the old woman is a black American slave.

5. What does the old woman know about the young people in ‘Once Upon a Time'?

Answer

The old woman cannot see her visitors because she is blind. She does not know their colour, gender or homeland. She does not know what is in their hands. She only knows that they want to mock her rural prophet among wisdom and prediction

6. What is the old woman's position in the neighbourhood?

Answer

The old woman is the daughter of a black American. She is highly respected in the neighbourhood. She is regarded as a rural prophet among her people . She is law. Nobody questions her wisdom and predictions. Though she was blind, she was wise. Her reputation for wisdom is unique.

7. How was the old woman ? Write in short about the wisdom of the old woman ?

Answer

The old woman was blind but wise. Her reputation for wisdom is unique and unquestioned. She is both the law and its transgression among her people.

8. Do you think the language is crucial to a writer ? Give any three reasons.

Answer

Yes, language is crucial to a writer. It plays a dominant role taking any decision by him.

The three reason behind its being crucial may be cited by the following facts.

• Language is used as mode of communication. The writer's thought can be communicated through language.
• It gives satisfaction to different curiosities among the readers.
• It is language that tell us how to see without pictures.
• Language can be used both as a verse and prose.

Answer

In the speech ‘once upon a time', 'bird' and 'woman' are used as symbols by the speaker, Toni Morrison. The 'bird' in the hand of one of the young visitors signifies 'language. The woman who is famous for her wisdom, signifies a 'practised' writer.

10. Who is the Old woman in ‘Once Upon a Time'? Where does she live ? How is her reputation for wisdom?

Answer

In the speech 'Once Upon a Time', the old woman is the daughter of a black American. She is blind but wise. She lives alone in a small house outside of town. Her reputation for wisdom is unique and unquestioned.

11. Why are the young visitors reprimanded in "Once Upon a Time' ?

Answer

The young visitors in the story, 'Once upon a time', were reprimanded because they thought of the old woman was fraud.

To prove their point and to ridicule her, they misused their power. They not only mocked old woman but also sacrificed the innocent bird just to achieve their aim.

Questions and Answers for The Unity of Indian Culture Class 10 English Panorama Part 2 Bihar Board

The Unity of Indian Culture - Humayun Kabir Questions Answers

Questions Answers for The Unity of Indian Culture by Humayun Kabir

Answer

There are various forms of art but the cinema is the most potent and versatile art form. The cinema is a potent art form because it has a large audience. It is a versatile art form because it has the qualities of several art forms.

2. How did Humayun Kabir define civillization ?

Answer

Civilization is the organisation of society which creates the condition of culture. There can be no culture without civilization but there may be civilization which may not have developed their culture.

3. How were the Aryans regarded till recently?

Answer

Till recently the Aryans were regarded as the earliest invaders of the land. (India)

4. Define Culture and civilization in the light of the story "The Unity of Indian Culutre".

Answer

Culture is the flowering of civilization. It expresses itself through language and art, through philosophy and religion. It is reflected in Social habits and customs, political institutions and economic organisation. They collectively constitute culture. Civilization on the other hand, is the organisation of the society. It makes civil society possible and create no culture without civilization.

5. Which spirit underlies the changes of Indian history?

Answer

The spirit of unity underlies the changes of Indian history. There is diversity in dresses, customs, beliefs and ways of life of the people of India. Indian cult but there is unity beneath this diversity.

6. What has been the policy of the Indian in all sphere of life?

Answer

Live and let live' has been the policy of the Indians in all spheres of life.

7. Which spirit underlies the changes of Indian history?

Answer

The spirit of unity underlies the changes of Indian history. There is diversity in dresses customs, belief and ways of life of the people of India. Indian culture is a blend of many elements but there is unity beneath this diversity.

8. What is preferable to fanatic devotion ?

Answer

Toleration is preferable to the fanatic devotion which leads to the denial and persecution of all other values but its own.

9. Where have old civilization and culture grown and changed ?

Answer

Old civilization and culture have grown and changed only in India and China. The capacity of readjustment exhibited by the Indian society has enabled to preserve its ancient civilization and culture.

10. How is the Indian culture different from the culture of other countries?

Answer

Indian culture is different from the culture of other countries. Indian culture has a unique capacity of absorbing external influences. Many tribes with their own civilization and cultures came to India. Our culture absorbed their influences. There is unity in diversity. Unlike the culture of other countries. Indian culture is extensive as its civilization itself. The Indian society has the capacity of readjustment and toleration.

11. What is the capacity of readjustment exhibited in Indian society? Is it the strength or the weakness of Indian society?

Answer

The ancient world threw up fine flowers of civilization in many lands. While it has died in other lands, it has continued in India. The old civilization and culture have grown and changed. This has been possible only through the capacity of readjustment.

Yes, Indian Society has the capacity of readjustment. This can be found in the spirit of toleration in Indian Society. In fact, we find a spirit of underlying unity because of this capacity and this unity and universality can belong to only that culture which is true and vital.

12. What, in the opinion of Humayun Kabir, is the most remarkable feature of Indian Culture?

Answer

According to Humayun Kabir, the most remarkable feature of Indian culture is its spirit of unity. Many races and tribes came to India one after another. They had their own distinct cultures but they were soon absorbed into Indian culture.

13. What does Humayun Kabir say about toleration ?

Or, Explain the meaning of ‘live and let live.’

Answer

Humayun Kabir says that toleration is one of the main features of Indian culture. 'Live and let live' has been the policy of the Indians in all spheres of life. This Principle means that the different ways of life should be allowed to survive.

14. How did the pre-Aryans build up a new civilization?

Answer

The Pre-Aryans had come to India before the Aryans arrived. They had displaced the people who were living here. They built up a new civilization which was remarkable for its extent and depth. Their civilization was better than that of the Aryans who came to India after them.

15. What does the author think about the strength of Indian culture?

Answer

According to Humayun Kabir, the strength of Indian culture is very amazing. Even after going through many ups and downs, it is flourishing till this day. It is the sense of Indianness which has made it possible for Indian culture to exist till today.

16. What are the characteristic features of Indian culture?

Answer

The main characteristic feature of our culture is unity in diversity. No any other civilization in comparison to Indian civilization has the vast area and long period. The area of land, the number of the people, the variety of the races and the length of the India's history are rarely repeated elsewhere. The old civilization and culture have grown and changed in India and to some extent in China. It has the spirit of toleration. It provides platform for equal growth and development of all its sub-division. "Live and let live" has been the policy of the Indian in all spheres of life.

17. What is the difference between civilization and culture ?

Answer

Culture means the customs, ideas, belief, philosophy and religion of a particular society of country. Civilization means a society which has its own highly developed culture and way of life. Both the terms are closely inter-related. Therefore the difference between both of them is quite evident such as:

1. Civilization is the organisation of society, which creates the condition of culture.
2. There may be civilization in the places which have not yet developed their culture.
3. Culture is the bright radiant light of civilization. Therefore, we can not think of culture without civilization.

Questions and Answers for Little Girls wiser than Man Class 10 English Panorama Part 2 Bihar Board

Little Girls wiser than Man - Leo Tolstoy Questions Answers

Questions Answers for Little Girls wiser than Man by Leo Tolstoy

Answer

Akoulya shouted at Malasha because she had splashed dirty water on her frock, eyes and nose. She was angry when she saw stains on her new frock. She ran after Malasha to strike her.

2. Why does the writer call the two little girls “Dear little souls" ?

Answer

The writer calls the two little girls "dear little souls'' for their simplicity of her. They no doubt picked up the quarrel. But they did not show any malice towards each other. They very soon forgot their quarrel and got engaged in the play. They once again laughed together forgetting all their differences.

3. What happened when Malasha's mother came out after hearing her howl ?

Answer

When Akoulya's mother struck Malasha on the back of her neck, the later began to howl. Malasha's mother came out after hearing her howl. She asked Akoulya's mother angrily why she was beating her daughter. She began scolding her neighbour and they had angry quarrel.

4. Where do the two little girls meet in the story of Leo Tolstoy?

Answer

The two little girls meet in a lane between two homesteads in the story of Leo Tolstoy where the dirty water running through the farmyards.

5. Why did they step into the puddle? What made them fight ?

Answer

The two girls were young children and were rejoicing in the festival of Easter. Water running through the farmyard had formed a large puddle. Soon the fancy took them to splash about in the water and smaller one stepped into the puddle. Seeing puddle they thought of time fun and came near it to splash and enjoy.

The fight started when Malasha plumped down her foot and the water splashed right into Akoulaya's frock. She was angry and ran after Malasha to strike her. Such a situation made them fight.

6. What advice did Akoulya offer ?

Answer

She said her not to go in as her mother would scold her and to open her shoes and stockings.

7. What lesson do you learn from the story, ‘Little Girls Wiser Than Men'.

Answer

Leo Tolstoy had written a story, 'Little Girls Wiser Than Men.' This story teaches us an importance of moral lesson. Thin story narrators how two girls quarrel over a small issue. Akoulya is angry when Malasha throws dirty water on her new frock. This trivial incident leads to an angry quarrel between their mothers Malasha and Akoulya forget all about quarrel in a few minutes. While their mothers and neighbours are quarrelling, the two girls are friendly once again.

8. In the story Little Girls wiser Than Men." Why did the old woman say to the crowd, "Are you not ashamed of yourselves" ?

Answer

The old woman saw that the little girls had forgotten fight and had started playing together. They were highly delighted while the men and women were fighting. So she said that they should be ashamed of yourselves.

9. What did the old woman mean by Is it right to behave so? On a day like this, too!"

Answer

The old woman meant to say that such quarrelling was quite unwise. It was the happy occasion of Easter. It was auspicious day so the dispute was very odd. On the day of festival such dispute should not be brought. Akoulya's grand mother tried to calm them by saying "Is it right to behave so ? On a day like this too!" Today is the day for rejoicing and not to commit such folly like this.

10. What did Akoulya do while the women were abusing each other?

Answer

When the women were abusing each other, Akoulya wiped the mud off her frock and went back to the puddle. She took a stone and began scraping away the earth in front of the puddle, She made a channel through which water could run out into the street.

11. Did the Old woman succeed in her effort ?

Answer

When Akoulya's mother and Malasha's mother were quarrelling, many men came out and a crowd collected in the stree They began quarrelling and shouting. Akoulya's grandmother stepped in among them and tired to calm them but she did not succeed in her effort.

12. Why were the two girls were dressed in new clothes and showing their finery to each other?

Answer

The two girls were dressed in new clothes and shows their impressive garments and jewellery to each other. It was Easter festival. It was a time of fun and merry making. So their moth dressed in new clothes. They had gone to the Church. happiness the two girls were showing their finery to each other.

13. Why did Akoulya's mother seized Malasha?

Answer

Akoulya's mother seized Malasha to ask her making Akoulya frock stained.

14. What did Akoulya and Malasha do when the adults started fighting?

Answer

When the men started fighting, the two girls channel through which the water of the puddle could run the street. The water from the channel ran towards the place the men were fighting, watching the clip of wood floating their stream, they came near them.

Questions and Answers for God made the Country Class 10 English Panorama Part 2 Bihar Board

God made the Country - William Cowper Questions Answers

Questions Answers for God made the Country by William Cowper

Answer

The poet believes that God made the country because the country side is full of natural beauty, trees and birds. Life is simple and peaceful.

2. What is the source of light in villages in the evening according to the peom "God Made the Country'?

Answer

According to the poem 'God made the country' the source of light in the villages in evening in moonbeam.

3. What are the birds scared of?

Answer

The birds are scared of the din and bustle of life in town. They can sing sweet songs in a natural surroundings.

4. What makes our life happy-money or contentment or both ? Discuss.

Answer

Money is a material thing. It constitute a part of our happiness. But those who are content with what they have are by man. Such men enjoy peace of mind, good health and sound sleep. They are free from cares and anxieties. On the whole it is Contentment which gives a real contentment.

5. Where do you find health and virtue?

Answer

We find health and virtue in the countryside where there are fields and groves. This means they are found among the people who live in the villages.

6. What is better, Town life or country life?

Answer

Country life is better than town life. William Cowper believes that God made the country. It is because the countryside is full of natural beauty, trees and birds life in the countryside is simple and peaceful.

7. Why does the poet believe that man made the town?

Answer

The poet believes that man made town because the town possess everything artificial. He built shops, hotels, markets, cinema halls, gramophone, vehicles etc. So, the poet believes that the town has been the creation of man.

8. What are the village people like?

Answer

The village people like bounties of nature, fresh air, peace, free from pollution and noise. They also want to enjoy pleasure of life.

9. What are the features of a happy life?

Answer

Happiness in life does not depend on material wealth. A happy man has limited desires. He lives in his native place. He enjoys health of body, peace of mind and sound sleep.

10. What things cause annoyance to you in town.

Answer

I belong to a town. The moving crowd and the sound of vehicles running on the road causes a lot of annoyance to me.

11. Which natural scenes and objects attract you most in the village ?

Answer

There are open air and sunlight in my village. There are many green fields and groves with shady trees. The birds of the tree produce sweet notes. Fresh fruits and vegetables are available there in plenty.

12. What are some of the things that the poet dislikes in town life?

Answer

The Poet finds the people of the town idle. They do not Work hard. Thus harmful thoughts come to their minds. They do not enjoy natural scenery. The lights are too bright and the songs are too harsh in the town.

13. Who provides music to villagers, according to the poem "God Made the country'?

Answer

The birds provide music to villagers. They sing and Spread their music all around.

14. What function do groves perform in a village?

Answer

Groves perform a number of functions in a village. In the village the farmers and labourers labour hard in the fields in scorching rays or the sun till noon. So the groves give them shelter. Rest and peace under the shades of their trees. Groves make our environment pollution free. We are able to hear bird’s song. Our whole life depends upon groves.

Questions and Answers for Ode on Solitude Class 10 English Panorama Part 2 Bihar Board

Ode on Solitude - Alexander Pope Questions Answers

Questions Answers for Ode on Solitude by Alexander Pope

Answer

The ode is a lyrical poem in the form of an address to a person or an object. It is dignified in subject, tone and style. It deals with a noble theme.

2. What is a metaphor? Give an example.

Answer

Metaphor is figure of speech in which an implicit comparison is made between two different things. Example: 'Hurt' is such a strange polythene bag.

3. Form whom do they get attire in “Ode on Solitude"?

Answer

They get attire from his flocks.

4. What are the features of a happy life?

Answer

The main feature of a happy life is contentment with whatever are has it is through this contentment that one enjoys peace of mind, good health and sound sleep. Such men do not run after material things since they have limited desires.

5. What is the secret of the happily life?

Answer

The secret of a happy life is; a life of peace and contentment.

6. What does the poet wish for after death?

Answer

The poet wishes that nobody should express sorrow after death. He does not want a tombstone at the place where he will be buried after his death.

7. What does he do to satisfy his ambition?

Answer

In order to satisfy his ambition he spends his leisure in study, rest, sweet recreation and meditation.

8. What does the Poet want to live and die stealthily? Why?

Answer

The poet wants to live and die stealthily because he wants to live unseen and unknown. This life can give him happiness and peace of mind. He wants to die quietly so that no one can express sorrow after his death.

9. What pleases a happy man most?

Answer

A Happy man spends his leisure in sweet recreation but meditation pleases him most.

10. How many of you want to be happy? What constitutes happiness?

Answer

Every of us wants to be happy. Happiness comes from satisfaction. So satisfaction alone constitutes happiness.

11. What is Pope's idea of a happy man in the poem 'Ode on Solitude'?

Answer

According to the poet, the man who is satisfied with a few acres of land inherited from his forefather is happy. He lives in his nature land. He had limited desires.

12. Who is blessed man?

Answer

A blessed man is one who has no cares and anxieties. His days pass on smoothly. He enjoys physical health and peace of mind.

13. How does the poet want to die?

Answer

The poet wants to die quietly. He wishes that no body should express sorrow after his death. He does not want to milestone at the place where he is buried after his death.

14. In the Poem, "Ode on Solitude how do trees help the poet?

Answer

Trees are very useful. They help the poet by giving him shade in summer. In winter, woods of the trees are burnt by him to get warmth and protect himself from the chilly cold.

15. How does a happy man spend his time?

Answer

A happy man spends his day time studying books a sound sleep at night, sweet recreation.

16. What do you mean by ‘Slide soft away'?

Answer

Slide soft away means the passing of time without any toil and trouble.

17. The poet thinks that those who are contented with what they have are happy men. Do you agree? Give reasons.

Answer

Yes, I agree with the poet. A man can be happy if he is satisfied with whatever he has got. He has a sound sleep at night. He prefers live in the midst of nature to enjoy the pleasure. A contented man remains free from cares and anxieties. He has a peace of mind. He wants to live a life of solitude. He also wants away from the dim and bustle of life. So the life of contented people is happy.

18. What is meant by "A few paternal acres bound”?

Answer

"A few paternal acres bound” means all the cares and anxieties of the happy man are bound to small piece of land inherited from his father.

19. Why does the poet want live unseen and unknown?

Answer

The poet wants to live unseen and unknown because he thinks that solitary life can give him happiness and peace of mind. He wants his life to be smooth and undisturbed. He wants to enjoy sound health and sound sleep.

Questions and Answers for Polythene Class 10 English Panorama Part 2 Bihar Board

Polythene - Durga Prasad Panda Questions Answers

Questions Answers for Polythene by Durga Prasad Panda

Answer

A polythene bag makes a squeaky noise when it touched. It is like moaning sounds made by a person when it is burnt.

2. How is a polythene bag harmful ?

Answer

A polythene bag never gets dissolved into the earth's crust. It pollutes our environment in various ways. It gives out a poisonous gas which is bad for health. It causes harm to the human being for a long time.

3. What does it give out when it is burnt?

Answer

When it is burnt, it gives out poisonous smell.

4. What causes pain ?

Answer

The pain is causes by 'hurt which is a strange polythene bag.

5. Whose hurt melts down like polythene bag ?

Answer

Hurt melts down when somebody shows warm feelings.

6. How do the germs of diseases grow?

Answer

The germs of disease grow when we do not care the dirty garbage in the bin.

7. How does 'Polythene Bag' affect environment?

Answer

The Polythene bag pollutes our environment in various ways. It lessens the fertility of the soil. It chokes the drain. When it is burnt, it gives out poisonous gas. It causes harm for a long time if it is not recycled.

8. What are the characteristics of a polythene bag?

Answer

A polythene bag is difficult to dissolve. If burnt, it gives a sharp, strong smell. When touched, it makes a squeaky noise. It left alone, it pollutes the environment. However it melts down when heat is applied to it.

9. How does the poet compare "hurt” to a polythene bag?

Or, Why does hurt' cause by the Polythene bag last forever?

Answer

In the poem 'Polythene Bag' the poet compare 'hurt to a polythene bag. A polythene bag never gets dissolved into the earth's crust. Similarly, 'hurt' is never forgotten. The polythene bag melts down when it is heated. Similarly 'hurt' melts down when somebody shows warm feelings.

10. The Polythene bag remains within”. Explain.

Answer

This lines means that the 'hurt' caused by somebody remains within the human mind for a long time. It is very difficult to get rid of the mental pain and suffering.

11. What comes back again and again?

Answer

The pain caused by the 'hurt’ comes back again and again

12. Where is the polythene bag buried ?

Answer

The polythene bag remains buried under the earth’s Crust.

13. When does polythene bag make a noise?

Answer

A polythene bag makes a squeaky noise when it touched. It is like moaning sounds made by a person when it is burnt.

Questions and Answers for Thinner than a Crescent Class 10 English Panorama Part 2 Bihar Board

Thinner than a Crescent - Vidyapati Questions Answers

Questions Answers for Thinner than a Crescent by Vidyapati

Answer

Because she feels that Krishna has deserted her and there is no hope of meeting him again. So this feeling of loneliness has made her crying.

2. What did Radha do as a result of feeling hurt?

Answer

Radha thinks that she will never be reunited with her beloved. This makes her thinner and thinner with each passing day. Her mind is so confused that when asked a question, she gives a wrong answer.

3. What was the condition of Radha ?

Or, Describe Radha’s condition, as reported by her friends.

Answer

The condition of Radha, as reported by her friend, was quite miserable one. As her heart was deeply hurt and confused. She has been crying continuously. She had been separated from her lover and this pain had made her thin and weak.

4. What two feelings of Radha have been referred to by her friend?

Answer

Radha’s mental suffering and confusion are her two feelings which have been referred to by her friend.

5. “Radha each day grows thinner than the crescent in the sky.” Comment on the use of imagery.

Answer

The word “crescent” means the curve of the moon in early first quarter or declining position. In this poem, the poet has nicely compared the health of Radha to curved shape of the moon with gradually becomes shorter each day finally is reduced to a thin curved line. Radha is completely devoted to her lover Lord Krishna. It is a wonderful example of the use of imagery. So the imagery has been used to indicate her pathetic condition in dedication and memory of Lord Krishna.

6. What is the state of Radha’s mind in the poem, Thinner than a crescent’.

Answer

Her mind is so confused that when she is asked a question, she does not understand it and gives a wrong answer.

7. Why are Radha’s friends worried in ‘Thinner than a Crescent’?

Answer

Her mind is so confused that when she is asked a question, she does not understand it and gives a wrong answer.

8. What does Radha’s friend tell Lord Krishna?

Answer

Radha’s friends run to Lord Krishna to tell him that the pangs of separation from him made Radha very sad and weak. She tries to convince him that he must go back to Radha.

Questions and Answers for The Empty Heart Class 10 English Panorama Part 2 Bihar Board

The Empty Heart - Periasamy Thooran Questions Answers

Questions Answers for The Empty Heart by Periasamy Thooran

Answer

The Poem relates to the description of a rich but greedy man. He is not content with his wealth. He wants to add more money and gold to his wealth. He spends his whole life in order to expand his assets. So he was not content.

2. What does 'Silver pitcher symbolise in the poem?

Answer

The Silver pitcher' in the poem symbolises wealth Which should have been more than enough to fill the man's heart with happiness and contentment.

3. Contentment is the style of life. Discuss in the light of poem.

Answer

Contentment is the real wealth of human being. In the poem, the man was given a lot of wealth by the tree yet he was not content. He worked so hard day and night that he died. If he had been content, he would have been happy. Thus, this poem teaches us that contentment is the style of life.

4. What is your opinion about a greedy man?

Answer

In my opinion a greedy man is never satisfied. He always remains discontented. He always thinks for adding more wealth to his assets.

5. When was the gift given by the tree?

Answer

He prayed to a wish-yielding tree, 'Kalpaka' morning, noon and evening and then the gift was given by the tree.

6. What was the gift given by the wish-yielding tree?

Answer

The wish-yielding tree gave the rich man seven silver pitchers which were filled with gold coins.

7. Why was he given seven pots ?

Answer

He was given seven pots so that his greed may be satisfied and quenched. or on the basis of his prayer.

8. When/why did the man want one pot of gold ?

Answer

In his prayer the man wanted one pot of gold when he was not contended with his wealth and wanted to add more money and gold to his assets.

9. What did the man lose while trying to fill the half - filled pitches in "The Empty Heart?

Answer

In the poem "Empty Heart' the man worked hard neglected his health. So, he died before he could fill the half filled pitchers.

10. What happened to the rich man?

Answer

In the poem "The Empty Heart”, the rich man worked hard and neglected his health. So, he died before he could fill the pot with gold coins. His insatiable greed killed him.

11. Explain the following lines :

"Nothing is wrong with a half filled purse;

'Tis the void in the heart that is the curse."

Answer

In these lines the poet says that the happiness in life does not depend on wealth. A wealthy man lead a miserable life if he is not kind-hearted. On the other hand, a large-hearted man may be happy even if he does not have much wealth.

12. What does he do to satisfy his ambition ? [2013A]

Answer

Due to his greed, he becomes mad and he sells his morality to satisfy his ambition. He is ready to do any wrong deeds to fulfill his ambition.

13. How are health and goodness useful to us?

Answer

It is useful for us to bear all the pains and difficulties in our life. We can not do any work if we are not physically fit.

14. What does the name "Kalpaka" evoke? What light does it throw on the character of the person?

Answer

“Kalpaka" is the name of a tree which fulfils our needs if we pray for something it. As such in the poem a rich but greedy person goes to "Kalpaka" tree. He prays for giving him a pot filled up with gold coins. His prayer was granted. He was given not only one but seven silver pots full of gold coins as gift. Thus the name “Kalpaka” is justified in the poem.

15. What was the reason of man’s death?

Answer

The man was rich but he was not contented with his wealth. He was desirous of adding more gold to his assets. To achieve this objective he laboured hard day and night. He did not care for his health and lost his vigour and strength. He became so much weak that one day he died. Thus, his unquenched desire had become the curse of his death.

16. Why did the poet pray to the wish-yielding tree?

Answer

The wish-yielding tree gave the rich man seven silver pitchers which were filled with gold coins.

17. What made the rich man in "The Empty Heart' mad?

Answer

In the poem 'The Empty Heart', the poet points out that excessive greed for material wealth leads to destruction.

Questions and Answers for Koel Class 10 English Panorama Part 2 Bihar Board

Koel - Puran Singh Questions Answers

Questions Answers for Koel by Puran Singh

Answer

The fire of love charred the wings of the Koel.

2. What is the impact of high-pitched strain in 'Koel'?

Answer

The high-pitched notes of the koel wake a thousand memories in the poet's soul.

3. Where does the Cuckoo bird sing?

Answer

The Cuckoo find sings hidden within leaves of the mango tree. Though her wings are charred, she still looks fresh. Her high-pitched notes wake a thousand memories.

4. Why does the poet call the Koel 'a rain of spark'?

Answer

The poet calls the Koel 'a rain of spark' because her high-pitched notes that she sang caused fire. Her spark-shedding notes are such that the shades of mangoes burn.

5. What make a thousand memories in heart?

Answer

The high-pitched song of cuckoo makes thousand memories in poet's heart.

6. What happens with the shades of mangoes?

Answer

The shades of mangoes burn when the Koel sings her spark-shading song.

7. What burns her heart?

Answer

The green garden burns her heart.

8. Do you think that the Koel symbolises true love ?

Answer

Yes, the Koel symbolises true love. The fire of love has burnt its wings. Its high-pitched notes expresses its intense love for its beloved.

9. Which is your favourite bird ? Why do you like it for ?

Answer

A Koel is praised for his song. The bird is praised and welcomed as the darling of spring. It is a sweet singing bird which sings in spring. It is the darling of the spring. I have been hearing his song in the spring ever since my school days. The Koel's song reminds him of his memories. The Koel's song echoes through out the valley and seems to pass hill to hill.

10. What are the things around the Koel which seem to became dissatisfied?

Answer

The sight of mango-blossoms fires the koel. The green garden burns her heart. The roses, the wind, the water bodies around the place and the shade under the mango trees seem to became dissatisfied.

11. Why is the Koel praised ? How do you feel when you hear its voice ?

Answer

My favourite bird is parrot. Its light green colour with a red label on the neck, its melodious voice and beautiful look with long tail attracts us. It very quickly tricks up friendship with the children of the house. It is a loving bird,

12. What does the flaming soul of the Koel ask?

Answer

The flaming soul of the Koel asks, "mango trees where her beloved is.

Questions and Answers for The Sleeping Porter Class 10 English Panorama Part 2 Bihar Board

The Sleeping Porter - Laxmi Prasad Devkota Questions Answers

Questions Answers for The Sleeping Porter by Laxmi Prasad Devkota

Answer

The star-studded sky is meant by lid of night.

2. What kind of message conveyed to the reader through the poem "The sleeping porter"?

Answer

The poet Laxmi Prasad Devkota threw light upon the sleeping porter who was the hero of the mountain. The porta discharged duty without any complain. So the porter conveyed a message to be labourious like the porter to the readers.

3. Why is the porter out of breath?

Answer

The porter is out of breath because he is climbing the mountain with a heavy load on his back. He is panting and sweating because he is doing a tiring work.

4. What type of smell does the Porter emit?

Answer

The Porter emits a sulphur-like sour smell.

5. What is the mother searching?

Answer

The mother is searching for nettles and vines.

6. A mother is searching for nettles and vines who is she? Why is she searching such things ?

Answer

She is Porter's wife and little son's mother. She is searching nettles and vines. Nettles have power to remove the pain of hunger. Because her son is hungry. The second thing is vine. If she would get that she must get rid of hunger.

7. What distance is covered by the "Porter'?

Answer

The Porter covers the distance of six miles in the snow of winter.

8. How is the sleeping porter the hero of the mountain ?

Answer

The sleeping porter is the hero of the mountain because he can climb the mountain with a heavy load on his back. He challenges it by climbing up in the snows of winter. So, he is the conqueror of the mountain.

9. What a stout human figure what types of body does he have ?

Answer

The porter has a shabby appearance. He does not take bath regularly. So his body is an abode of fleas and lice.

10. What is there on the Cliff ?

Answer

There is a hut on the Cliff. The Porter lives in the hut with his family.

11. Who is ‘reigning over’ the 'rich kingdom of sleep’?

Or, Which kingdom does the porter reign over?

Answer

The Porter is ‘reigning over the ‘rich kingdom of sleep'. He is in deep slumber because he is very tired.

12. What does the poet say about the porter?

Answer

In the poem “The Sleeping Porter”, the poet has described the trails and sufferings of the porter. He climbs the mountain with a heavy load on his back in the snow of winter. He is very weak but he challenges the mountain. His cap is very dirty. His hungry son is shivering with cold.

13. Who is challenging the mountains ?

Answer

The Porter is challenging the mountain.

Questions and Answers for Martha Class 10 English Panorama Part 2 Bihar Board

Martha - Walter de la Mare Questions Answers

Questions Answers for Martha by Walter de la Mare

Answer

They sit their elbows lolled and listened the story with staring look.

2. What is the colour of Martha's eyes?

Answer

The colour of Martha's eyes is clear grey.

3. Who are staring at ease?

Answer

The listeners as represented by the poet himself (who says 'we') are staring ease.

Or, Children are used to gaze on her with wonder at ease.

4. Describe the gesture and posture of Martha’s telling her stories.

Answer

Martha was well versed in telling her stories. When she narrated her stories, she would sit with her slim hands clasped round her bent knees. From the beginning of the story she tells her stories “once.......once upon a time.......".

5. What happened to Martha's beauty at the end ?

Answer

At the end, Martha's beauty is stolen by fairies and gnomes. Her beauty is fading and is going away. Gradually, it is being forgotten by all who once praised it.

6. Describe Martha's physical features.

Answer

Martha was an old lady. Her eyes were clear and grey. Her two hands were slim. Her chin is narrow and grave small lovely head. During telling her stories she would sit with her two slim hands, clasped round her bended knees. Her expression presents a mysterious scene in the valley.

7. Explain the mood of the poet when he says, “our hearts stood still in the bush of an age gone by”.

Answer

The line ‘our hearts stood still in the bush of an gone by' reflects the poets mood. The effect of Martha's faire was magical. The poet was calm and forgetful. He forgot his surroundings and felt as if he were in a dreamland.

8. What does Martha do in the hazel glen?

Answer

Martha was a story teller. She usually tells her stories in the Hazel glean. She made the atmosphere of Hazel glen fully alive and lively.

9. How did Martha start telling her stories ?

Answer

Martha started telling her stories with these words "Once....... once upon a time........". When Martha narrated her stories she would sit with slim hands clasped round her bent knees.

10. Is this poem like a dream ? How can you say that?

Answer

No, the poem is not like a dream. But its effect is like a dream. Children lost all consciousness, except her stories. The children seemed to have been transported to that distant past and vision of the wonderful land of fairies and gnomes. Her story telling style creates a mystic scene as if all things were happening in a dream.

11. How would Martha sit when she narrated her stories?

Answer

When Martha narrated her stories, she would sit with slim hands clasped round her bent knees.

12. Do you think Martha and the children enjoyed the stories ?

Answer

I think that Martha and the children enjoyed the stories. Martha told her stories in an enchanting manner. Her beautiful eyes and soft voices conveyed half the meaning of her sto children were lost in the dreamland of Martha's stories.

13. How were half of the stories said ?

Answer

Her voice and gesture her chin and her g head conveyed half the effect of the story which she was

14. What types of stories did Martha tell?

Answer

Martha told stories of fairies and gnomes long time ago. In Martha's stories, the fairies and go around under the trees in a leaf-green light.

15. What was the effect of Martha's story on the children?

Answer

When Martha told her stories, the children were so much enchanted by her eyes and voice that they forgot the real world. They were lost in the world of Martha's stories. The children forgot their own surroundings and they were transported to an age long gone by.