Glimpses of India — English (Language & Literature) STD 10 — Question

How did Mr Barua know that Rajvir had done his school homework before coming to Assam?

How did the strange black aeroplane guide the old Dakota aeroplane to save the narrator's life?

What made Maddie feel uncomfortable when Peggy made fun of Wanda?

India is known for its old traditions. There is unity in diversity. It is all because we the Indians never forget our culture and tradition. We always cherish the traditional practices. Do you agree? Give your views with reference to the lesson 'A Baker from Goa' where the author is nostalgic about the bakers and the traditional cakes of Goa.

“… staring down/All his young days into the harbour where/His ball went …” Do you think the boy has had the ball for a long time? Is it linked to the memories of days when he played with it?

How many stanzas does the poem comprise? How do you find that the pattern of description isgood in the poem?

What was the only one in the entire valley? Which things could one see from the house?

Did Kisa Gotami get a handful of mustard seeds as directed by the Buddha?

Who was Maddie? How did she feel when Peggy made fun of Wanda?

How did Valli slip away from her house?