Question

2.Read the poem given below and answer the questions that follow: The Lotus And The Black Mud The lotus in its beauty and brilliance smiles And dares the sun To whom it compares its shape and shine. “Thou hast, not my tenderness, Thou hast not my fragrance,” it says. The sun just glares And utters not a word. Either of censure or of praise! The poor black mud Nourishing the roots With soft cool protective touch Keeps silent too.
Option 1
1.The lotus challenges the sun in
beauty
brilliance
glory
both (i)and(ii)
Other:
2.The mud is significant because it stands for
reality
harshness
ugliness
contrast
Other:
3.“Thou hast not my tenderness”. Who says these words?
the sun
lotus
mud
none
Other:
4.What does the mud do?
feeds the roots
protects the roots
remains calm
all
Other:
5.Choose the antonym of ‘fragrance’ :
scent
stench
aroma
odour
Other: ​

Answer 1

Answer:

1) ans: both (i) and ( ii)

2)ans: ugliness

3) ans: lotus

4)ans: protect the roots

5)ans: odour

Answer 2

1. The correct answer is: both (i) and (ii).

  The lotus challenges the sun in beauty and brilliance.

2. The correct answer is: reality.

   The mud is significant because it stands for reality.

3. The correct answer is: lotus.

  “Thou hast not my tenderness”. Lotus says these words.

4. The correct answer is: protect the roots.

   The mud protects the roots.

5. The correct answer is: stench.

   Antonym of ‘fragrance’ is stench.

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