CBSE ENGLISH LANGUAGE & LITERATURE

CLASS 10

THE NECKLACE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Choose the best definition for the word PAUPER
A
the lack of a basic necessity or a comfort of life
B
filled with shock or horror
C
irritation, annoyance
D
a poor person, especially one who depends on public charity
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -1. a person without any means of support, esp. a destitute person who depends on aid from public welfare funds or charity. 2. a very poor person.

Detailed explanation-2: -pauper. noun. pau·per ˈpȯ-pər. : a very poor person. especially : one supported by charity.

Detailed explanation-3: -noun. plural paupers. Britannica Dictionary definition of PAUPER. [count] old-fashioned. : a very poor person who has no money to pay for food, clothing, etc.

Detailed explanation-4: -Poverty is about not having enough money to meet basic needs including food, clothing and shelter. However, poverty is more, much more than just not having enough money. The World Bank Organization describes poverty in this way: “Poverty is hunger. Poverty is lack of shelter.

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