CBSE ENGLISH LANGUAGE & LITERATURE

CLASS 10

THE MAKING OF A SCIENTIST

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
In paragraphs 8-10 of the text, Feynman recalls a conversation he and another boy had about a bird. What was the main point of this portion of the text.
A
The paragraphs show the differences in what the fathers thought was important to know.
B
The paragraphs show the other boy knew more about the bird than Richard.
C
The paragraphs describe all of the information that Richard Feynman learned about the bird.
D
The paragraphs explain why the boys went on walks with their fathers.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -In paragraphs 8–10 of the text, Feynman recalls a conversation he and another boy had about a bird. What was the main point of this portion of the text. The paragraphs show the differences in what the fathers thought was important to know. The paragraphs show the other boy knew more about the bird than Richard.

Detailed explanation-2: -The message Feynman is trying to convey by the dinosaur example aligns quite well with this task: when you read something you must translate it so you truly understand it.

Detailed explanation-3: -“I think I can safely say that nobody understands quantum mechanics.” It is one of the most repeated quotes of Richard Feynman (11 May 1918 – 15 February 1988), and is undoubtedly an unusual phrase coming from the mouth of a physicist.

Detailed explanation-4: -"There’s Plenty of Room at the Bottom: An Invitation to Enter a New Field of Physics” was a lecture given by physicist Richard Feynman at the annual American Physical Society meeting at Caltech on December 29, 1959.

Detailed explanation-5: -Along with his work in theoretical physics, Feynman has been credited with pioneering the field of quantum computing and introducing the concept of nanotechnology. He held the Richard C. Tolman professorship in theoretical physics at the California Institute of Technology.

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