Beehive (Prose): Kathmandu · Class 9 · CBSE English
What musical instrument does the flute seller carry, and how does he sell his flutes?
Practice question from Beehive (Prose): Kathmandu (Class 9 · CBSE English), with the correct answer and a step-by-step solution.
medium · MCQ · Q-20DD68
What musical instrument does the flute seller carry, and how does he sell his flutes?
- A.He carries a pole with an attachment of fifty or sixty flutes sticking out like the quills of a porcupine and plays them loudly to attract crowds.
- B.He carries a basket full of transverse flutes and sells them at high auction prices.
- C.He carries a pole from which fifty or sixty flutes are stuck out, playing occasionally in a slow, meditative manner without excessive shouting.Correct answer
- D.He carries a traditional string instrument and accompanies wandering street singers.
Solution
The flute seller carries a pole from which a attachment of fifty or sixty flutes protrude like porcupine quills. Unlike other hawkers, he does not shout out his wares but plays melodiously and meditatively.
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