CBSE ENGLISH LANGUAGE & LITERATURE

CLASS 10

MIJBIL THE OTTER

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What did the Otter look like, as described in the chapter ‘Mijbil the Otter’?
A
a small creature like a small dragon
B
a small creature like a dog
C
a small creature like a monkey
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Answer: The otter, which looked more like a dragon, loved to plunge and roll in water. It played in water like a hippo. Aloof at first, it started taking an interest in its surroundings, started responding to its name and loved playing games for hours with toys like ping-pong balls, marbles, rubber fruit etc.

Detailed explanation-2: -These mammals are from the weasel family and have long, sleek bodies with dense, glossy brown fur from head to toe. Otters vary in size, ranging from 38 to 44 inches in length and weighing from 10 to 30 pounds. They have short legs, webbed toes, and tapered, muscular tails that aid in swimming.

Detailed explanation-3: -Answer: The otter looked like a small dragon belonging to the middle ages. It was covered with symmetrical pointed scales of mud. One could see between the scales a soft velvet fur like that of a chocolate-brown mole. Question-5.

Detailed explanation-4: -Initially, it looked very dirty due to mud. On the first day, the otter did not respond to any action of the narrator. It remained shy and indifferent. It remained aloof for twenty-four hours.

Detailed explanation-5: -Solution : The main characteristic of an otter is to extend and spread every drop of water about the place. A bowl full of water must be overturned. He would sit in and splash in until it flows.

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