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:

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Answer 1

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1. C
2. B
3. D
4. A
5. D

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Answer 2

Answer:

1. beauty

2. reality

3. lotus

4. Other:  Mud Nourishes

5. scent