CLASS 10
MADAM RIDES THE BUS
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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Because she did not believe strangers
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Because she was a self-respecting girl
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Because she had tonsils
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All of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -Valli didn’t want to go to the stall because she had saved only sixty paise for the trip. She had no spare money. So, when the conductor suggested that she get down and have a drink, she refused.
Detailed explanation-2: -Solution : Valli did not want to go to the stall and have a drink because she did not have any money for that. Even when the conductor offered her a cold drink free of charge, she refused firmly and said that she only wanted her ticket. This shows that Valli had a lot of self will and pride.
Detailed explanation-3: -Valli didn’t want to go to the stall and have a drink because she didn’t have money for it. She even tried to refuse the offer of a treat by the conductor. This tells us that she was a wise girl and had self-control on her feelings.
Detailed explanation-4: -Solution : Valli used to watch the bus on its hourly rounds through her street every day. The sight of the bus filled with new passengers every time gave her unending joy. She was curious and wished to ride it once. So, she wanted to ride on the bus to enjoy it.
Detailed explanation-5: -Valli didn’t like to be called herself a ‘child’. She retorted that she was not a child. She had paid thirty paise like everyone else.