Question

Travelling across the country I have seen children walking barefoot, in cities, on

village roads. It is not lack of money but a tradition to stay barefoot, is one

explanation. I wonder if this is only an excuse to explain away a perpetual state

of poverty.

(i) Who is 'I' in the above extract?

a. Author b. Traveller

c. Caretaker d. School Principal

(ii) What has 'I' often seen?

a. Children playing cricket in the street

b. Children playing football in playground

c. Children walking Larefoot on streets

d. Children being beaten by their parents

(iii) What explanation is given for people staying barefoot?

a. Religious barriers b. Traditional barriers

c. Political barriers d. Social barriers

(iv) What is the author's view?

a. Due to scarcity of footwear b. Due to unemployment

c. Due to poverty d. All of these​

Answer 1

(i) a. The author is 'I' in the above extract.

Answer 2

Answer:

(i) b. Traveller

(ii) c. Children walking barefoot on streets

(iii) b. Traditional barriers

(iv) c. Due to poverty

Explanation:

Travelling across the country I have seen children walking barefoot, in cities, on village roads. It is not lack of money but a tradition to stay barefoot, is one explanation. I wonder if this is only an excuse to explain away a perpetual state of poverty.

From the extract

It is evident that I is referred to the traveller.  I have seen children walking barefoot. Children are staying barefoot not due to lack of money but due to a tradition. Author's view is that It is an excuse to explain their state of poverty.

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