CBSE ENGLISH LANGUAGE & LITERATURE

CLASS 10

A TIGER IN THE ZOO

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
While the tiger is in the cage, how does he show his anger and discomfort?
A
by walking around the cage
B
by ignoring the patrol cars
C
by roaring loudly at visitors
D
by remaining silent
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Answer: The tiger expresses his rage quietly because there is nothing he can do from behind the bars of his cage. He is helpless as his strength now lies inside the cage. He is no longer free as he was in the jungle.

Detailed explanation-2: -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-3: -The poet describes the feelings of the tiger in the zoo. He keeps on moving from one comer to another. “He stalks in his vivid stripes moving the few steps of his cage”. He is not happy.

Detailed explanation-4: -Answer: The mighty tiger roams freely in his natural habitat – the wilds. He knows how to ambush his prey. He waits for his prey lurking unseen in the shadow of trees. He slides through the long grass quite unnoticed.

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