Question

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B. Some say the world will end in fire
Some say in ice
From what I've tasted of desire
I hold with those who favour fire.
But if it had to perish twice,
I think I know enough of hate
To say that for destruction ice
Is also great.
And would suffice.
(i) The poet expresses the profound idea that the world would end by:
(a) ice
(b) fire
(c) either ice or fire
(d) neither ice nor fire
(ii) The poet stands with those who say that the world would end by:
(a) desire
(b) fire
(c) heat
(d) cold
(iii) According to the poet, what would as competent as fire in ending the world:
(a) hatred
(b) desire
(c) heat
(d) ice
(iv) The word 'perish' DOES NOT have a meaning similar to:
(a) die
(b) come to an end
(c) sustain​

Answer 1

1. either ice or fire

2. fire

3. ice

4. sustain