Hornbill (Poem): The Voice of the Rain · Class 11 · CBSE · Science English
In "The Voice of the Rain," the word "impalpable" suggests that the rain is
Practice question from Hornbill (Poem): The Voice of the Rain (Class 11 · CBSE · Science English), with the correct answer and a step-by-step solution.
easy · MCQ · Q-325B21
In "The Voice of the Rain," the word "impalpable" suggests that the rain is
- A.impossible to hear
- B.impossible to touch or graspCorrect answer
- C.harmful to living beings
- D.visible only at night
Solution
“Impalpable” means something that cannot be touched or physically grasped. The word highlights the rain’s subtle, intangible movement from one form to another.
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