CBSE ENGLISH LANGUAGE & LITERATURE

Detailed explanation-1: -Explanation of the above passage: As soon as the narrator opened the sack, the otter came out on the tiled floor. He looked like a small version of the ancient imaginary creature – the dragon. He was completely covered in mud and from beneath it, small patches of soft velvet fur could be seen.

Detailed explanation-2: -They are small fun-loving and intelligent animals who have a keen interest in the surroundings. Maxwell’s otter was of a race previously unknown to science and was at length named by zoologists Lutrogale Perspicillata Maxwelli. They are friendly and harmless. Was this answer helpful?

Detailed explanation-3: -The otter was named by zoologists as Lutrogale Perspicillata maxwelli. Hence, it was called ‘Maxwell’s otter’ in short.

Detailed explanation-4: -Answer: Some of the things we come to know about otters from this text are as follows. Otters are small creatures with dark brown fur all over the body. Otters live near water and enjoy playing in water. Otters are very active animals and can be easily tamed.

Detailed explanation-5: -His friend had bought the otter for him and sent it to the place where he was staying. The author liked it and this is evident from this use of words like ‘a thraldom to otters’, and ‘an otter fixation’.