CBSE ENGLISH LANGUAGE LITERATURE

CLASS 9

THE LOST CHILD

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What festival were the people going to celebrate?
A
The festival of Holi
B
The festival of Spring
C
The festival of Dussehra
D
The festival of Diwali
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -It was the festival of spring. From the wintry shades of narrow lanes and alleys emerged a gaily clad humanity. Some walked, some rode on horses, others sat, being carried in bamboo and bullock carts.

Detailed explanation-2: -b) The festival of Spring. c) The festival of Dussehra. d) The festival of Dipawali. Correct answer is option ‘B’.

Detailed explanation-3: -Holi, a spring festival in India. Kakava, a spring festival of the Romani people in Turkey. Nowruz, an Iranian festival that occurs on the first day of spring. Tết, a festival in Vietnam.

Detailed explanation-4: -The festival of spring, as described in the lesson “The Lost Child”, brings together people from different parts and they express their happiness by thronging the fair in large numbers. They dress up brightly and the colour yellow dominates their attire. Sweets, flowers, swings, games etc. mark this day.

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