CBSE ENGLISH LANGUAGE LITERATURE

CLASS 9

KATHMANDU

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which flute was he selling?
A
the reed neh
B
the recorder
C
the Japanese Shakuhachi
D
all of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Answer: The flute-seller selects a flute from his collection and plays for a few minutes from time to time. He does not shout to sell the flutes. Rather, he plays meditatively.

Detailed explanation-2: -The author finds a difference in selling the articles. The flute seller does not shout like other hawkers. He plays the flute slowly to sell his flute. The music was very captivating.

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: -Ans: The author finds a flute seller in a corner of the square near his hotel. There is a pole in his hand. There is an attachment at the top of the pole. Fifty or sixty flutes are stuck on it.

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