CBSE ENGLISH LANGUAGE LITERATURE

CLASS 9

THE HAPPY PRINCE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which type of bird is refered to in the story?
A
Swallow
B
Eagle
C
Quai
D
Sparrow
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -swallow, any of the approximately 90 species of the bird family Hirundinidae (order Passeriformes). A few, including the bank swallow, are called martins (see martin; see also woodswallow; for sea swallow, see tern).

Detailed explanation-2: -In modern times, swallows are typically associated with spring and summer-especially in China. The swallow’s migration and re-appearance often coincides with winter’s end. The birds usher in a brighter, more colorful season. For that reason, these birds are symbols of good luck or positive change.

Detailed explanation-3: -Chimney Swift Chimney Swifts are smaller than Tree Swallows with narrower, straighter wings and a choppy, stiff-winged flight style. They are brown overall without the clean white underparts of Tree Swallows.

Detailed explanation-4: -The streak-throated swallow is also known as Indian cliff swallow, One of the most common species of swallow found in India and in South Asia. Indian cliff swallow species has chestnut crown, blue glossy back and whitish front appearance.

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