Question

Read the given extracts and answer the questions given:

The train pulled out of the station - Pranjol buried his nose in his detective book again. Rajvir too was an ardent fan of detective stories but, at the moment he was keener on looking at the beautiful scenery. It was green, green everywhere. Rajvir had never seen so much greenery before. Then the soft green paddy fields gave way to tea bushes. It was a magnificent view. Against the backdrop of densely wooded hills a sea of tea bushes stretched as far as the eye could see. Dwarfing the tiny tea plants were tall, sturdy, shade-trees and amidst the orderly rows of bushes busily moved doll-like figures.

1. State any one inference about Rajvir from the given context:  (1)
   "Rajvir too was an ardent fan of detective stories, but at the moment he was keen on looking at the beautiful scenery."
2. State True or False:  (1)
   The reason Rajvir was interested in looking at the beautiful scenery was that the detective book he was reading, was not interesting.
   
3. People who live in big cities are always fascinated by the natural beauty and abundant greenery. Elaborate in about 40 words, with reference to the extract.   (2)
4. Which phrase would correctly substitute 'doll-like figures', in the given sentence from the extract?  (1)
   Dwarfing the tiny tea plants were tall sturdy shade-trees and amidst the orderly rows of bushes busily moved doll-like figures.

Answer 1

1. Rajvir, who enjoys detective novels, choose to focus on the surrounding vegetation rather than reading a novel.
2. This statement is False.
3. Urban dwellers sometimes miss out on scenic beauty due to their hectic lifestyles. They enjoy natural sceneries. Rajvir, who enjoys detective novels, chose to focus on the scenery.
4. tea-pluckers