CBSE ENGLISH LANGUAGE & LITERATURE

CLASS 10

A TIGER IN THE ZOO

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What does the tiger do at night in the cage?
A
He sleeps soundly in comfort
B
He watches stars & longs for freedom
C
He waits for the patrolling cars to pass
D
He listens to the guards’ voices
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Answer: The tiger feels very helpless in the cage. He stares with hope at the brilliant stars shining in the sky. He hopes for the day when he would be able to run free in the wild.

Detailed explanation-2: -The tiger belongs in the wild where he can roam freely under the stars. However, in reality, he is kept in a small cage in a zoo. The tiger looks at the stars from within his cage because he hopes for a day that he can be free to roam under the stars again. Was this answer helpful?

Detailed explanation-3: -Answer: At night, the tiger feels lonely. He hears the sound of the patrolling cars. He looks through the bars at the shining stars. His eyes are also shining.

Detailed explanation-4: -(b) The tiger looks at the brilliant stars shining in the sky at the night.

Detailed explanation-5: -Answer:The tiger leads a solitary and nocturnal life. With better vision at night than during the day, it also relies on its exceptional hearing to hunt after sunset. The felines’ prey are also more active during the night. Daytime weather is often too hot to cover long distances looking for food.

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