Question

Read the passage given below and answer the questions/complete the

statements that follow:

Long, long ago, in a big forest, there were many trees. Among the cluster of trees,

there was a very tall pine tree. He was so tall that he could talk to the stars in the

sky. He could easily look over the heads of the other trees. One day late in the

evening, the pine tree saw a ragged, skinny girl approaching him. He could see

her only because of his height. The little girl was in tears. The pine tree bent as

much as he could and asked her: “What is the matter? Why are you crying ?”

The little girl, still sobbing, replied, “I was gathering flowers for a

garland for goddess Durga, who I believe, would help my parents to overcome

their poverty and I have lost my way”. The pine tree said to the little girl, “It is late

in the evening. It will not be possible for you to return to your house, which is at the

other end of the forest. Sleep for the night at this place.” The pine tree pointed out

to an open cave-like place under him. The little girl was frightened of wild animals.

The girl quickly crept into the cave-like place. The pine tree was happy and

pleased with himself. He stood like a soldier guarding the place. The little girl woke

up in the morning and was amazed to see the pine tree standing guard outside the

cave. Then her gaze travelled to the heap of flowers that she had gathered the

previous night. The flowers lay withering on the ground. The pine tree understood

what was going on in the girl’s mind. He wrapped his branches around the nearby

flower trees and shook them gently. The little girl’s eyes brightened. But a great

surprise awaited her. The pine tree brought out a bag full of gold coins which had

been lying for years in the hole in its trunk and gave it to the girl. With teary eyes

she thanked her benefactor and went away.

(A) Answer the following questions : (1 x 4 = 4 marks)

(I) The tall pine tree could talk to sun. (TRUE/FALSE)

(J) The girl was not scared of wild animals. (TRUE/FLASE)
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Answer 1

Answer:

I) true

II) false

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