Question

Read the following extracts and answer the questions.

It would be an exotic moment without rush, without engines. we would all be together in a sudden strangeness Fishermen in the cold sea would not harm whales and the man gathering salt would look back at his hurt hands. (Keeping Quiet)

1. How according to the poet can we create this exotic moment?
2. Choose the correct option:
   The outcome of fisherman's activity led to the ____ (destruction/protection) of the environment.
3. What is the common outcome of this exotic moment?
   1. No rush and no mechanization.
   2. Men would be gathering salt.
   3. There would be a strangeness among warring nations.
   4. Fisherman will look at his hurt hands.
4. Choose the correct option:
   The tone of the poet is _____ (appealing/introspective) in the line “and the man gathering salt would look back at his hurt hands.”
5. The poet uses the expression ‘sudden strangeness’ to suggest.
6. Read the assertion and the reason below, with reference to the given extract:
   Assertion: The poet advocates for taking a break to introspect the damage inflicted by man.
   Reason: Introspection will make man’s life better.
   Choose the correct option regarding their relationship.
   1. Both the Assertion and Reason are true, but the Reason is not the correct explanation.
   2. Both the Assertion and Reason are true, but the Reason is correct explanation of the Assertion.
   3. The Assertion is true, but the Reason is false.
   4. The Assertion is false, but the Reason is true.

Answer 1

1. The poet suggests that we can create this exotic moment by pausing all activity, avoiding haste, and refraining from using machines or causing harm to nature. This moment of silence and stillness will allow for introspection and unity.
2. The outcome of fisherman's activity led to the destruction of environment.
3. No rush and no mechanization.
4. The tone of the poet is introspective in the line “and the man gathering salt would look back at his hurt hands.”
5. The unexpected realization and unfamiliar feeling of peace, unity, and self-awareness when humans pause their usual hectic activities.
6. Both the Assertion and Reason are true, but the Reason is correct explanation of the Assertion.