Madam Rides the Bus — ENGLISH [NCERT] STD 10 — Question

Why is a jackfruit-like physical appearance compared to a baker?

Would you agree that the “depths of oppression” create “heights of character”? How does Mandela illustrate this? Can you add your own examples to this argument?

What did Kisa Gotami do when her only son died? What did her neighbours think about her?

Is bread an important part of Goan life? How do you know this?

Valli's journey to the town is also her induction into the mystery of life and death. Such real experiences of life make us mature. Do you agree? Elaborate.

Valli dared to travel alone in the bus and behaved haughtily with everyone who showed care and concern for her. Why do you think she was behaving in such a way? Was it proper on her part to go to the city without the knowledge of her mother? What advice would you give to such children?

Describe the loss caused by the heavy fall of hailstones in general and to Lencho in particular.

What was Mandela's sense of history in the first decade and in the last decade of the twentienth century in his country?

What is Assam known for?

Why does Valli stand up on the seat? What does she see now?