CBSE ENGLISH LANGUAGE & LITERATURE

CLASS 10

GLIMPSES OF INDIA

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
____ announced the arrival of the traditional baker.
A
The calling out
B
Heralding
C
The thud and jingle
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -What announces the arrival of the baker in Goa? Answer: The thud and jingle of the specially made bamboo staff announces the arrival of the traditional baker.

Detailed explanation-2: -The baker would come everyday to deliver the loaves of bread to the houses. He would carry the traditional bamboo staff and its ‘jhang, jhang’ sound would announce his arrival.

Detailed explanation-3: -The bakers of Goa are known as ‘Paders’. The thud and jingle of the traditional baker’s bamboo are the signal of their arrival in the morning.

Detailed explanation-4: -The baker made his musical entry on the scene with the ‘jhang, jhang’ sound of his specially made bamboo staff. One hand supported the basket on his head and the other banged the bamboo on the ground. He would greet the lady of the house with “Good morning” and then place his basket on the vertical bamboo.

Detailed explanation-5: -Answer: The thud and jingle of baker’s bamboo used to announce his arrival.

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