CLASS 9
KATHMANDU
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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by drawing powerful word imagery and pictures
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by showing pictures
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by showing stickers
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none
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Detailed explanation-1: -(i) The author describes the following scenes of ‘febrile confusion’: a group of saffron-clad Westerners struggling to enter the main gate. a fight that breaks out between two monkeys. a royal Nepalese princess for whom everyone bows and makes way.
Detailed explanation-2: -At Pashupatinath temple, there is an atmosphere of ‘febrile confusion’. Priests, hawkers, devotees, tourists, cows, monkeys, pigeons, and dogs roam through the grounds. There are so many worshippers that some people trying to get the priest’s attention are elbowed aside by others pushing their way to the front.
Detailed explanation-3: -Answer: The author notes that the flute seller was not at all bothered about selling his wares. He was more engrossed in playing his flutes and sometimes talking to fellow vendors. The sale was incidental for him.
Detailed explanation-4: -(a) The writer is charmed by the flute music. So, he is unable to tear himself away from the square. (b) Every culture has its flute. Therefore, the writer considers flute music ‘the most universal’.