CBSE ENGLISH LANGUAGE & LITERATURE

Detailed explanation-1: -Ans: Valli was a girl of about eight and she was very curious about things. Her favourite pastime was to stand in the front doorway and watch the happenings on the street. 2.

Detailed explanation-2: -Valli was an eight-year old village girl. Her favourite pass time was standing at the doorstep of her house and watch things and people. She not only satisfied her curiosity but also gained new experiences.

Detailed explanation-3: -Expert-Verified Answer Valli was just eight years old but she was mature enough to go outside and was engaged in some of the other activities. She started thinking of her future from this age onwards. She never bought any toys or games nor did even she take a ride on the merry go round that was set up at the funfair.

Detailed explanation-4: -Valli is a confident and courageous girl. She had clarity about what she wanted to do. She didn’t like to call herself a child. She understands the value of money and the dynamics attached to it.

Detailed explanation-5: -(d) Valli was different from children of her age as she was not interested in playing any elaborate games. The most fascinating thing of all was the bus that travelled between her village and the nearest town. It passed through her street each hour, once going to the town and once coming back.