Question

meaning of "a veritable bedlam of chirrupings''

Answer 1

a veritable bedlam of chirruping – It refers to the noise, confusion and chaos caused by the chirruping of the sparrows that scattered and perched around the author's grandmother. frivolous rebukes – It refers to the casual and light-hearted rebukes of the grandmother to the sparrows.

Answer 2

The meaning of "a veritable bedlam of chirruping'' is as follows:

• The author "Khushwant Singh" informs us about his upbringing with his grandmother in the chapter "The Portrait of a Lady," and also discusses his relationship with his grandmother over the years.
• The noise, confusion, and commotion generated by the chirruping of the sparrows that scattered and perched about the author's grandmother are described in the chapter as "a veritable bedlam of chirruping.