CLASS 9
ON KILLING A TREE
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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hacking
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chopping
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hacking and chopping
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none of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -Answer: The sun and the air harden and wither the exposed roots of the tree and kill it. The sun and the air are the two essential elements that help in the growth of a tree.
Detailed explanation-2: -A tree takes many years to grow to its full size by absorbing sunlight, air and water. The roots of the tree grow deep and hold it firmly in the soil. So, only a chop cannot kill the tree because it will slowly heal up and grow to its original shape and size.
Detailed explanation-3: -For years inside the earth. In this stanza, the poet points out the exact manner through which a tree can be killed. He states that to kill a tree completely, its roots need to be taken out of the deep soil where it is hiding inside the Earth. The root is the strength of the tree.
Detailed explanation-4: -Answer: The tree is finally killed by pulling out of the mother earth. When its roots are exposed to sunlight and air, the tree begins to get scorched and choked. It then starts withering.