First Flight (Prose): Madam Rides the Bus · Class 10 · CBSE English
Why did Valli refuse to step off the bus to visit the town stall or have a drink when the bus reached its destination?
Practice question from First Flight (Prose): Madam Rides the Bus (Class 10 · CBSE English), with the correct answer and a step-by-step solution.
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Why did Valli refuse to step off the bus to visit the town stall or have a drink when the bus reached its destination?
- A.She was afraid of getting lost in the big town.
- B.The conductor offered to buy her a cold drink, but she was too proud to accept favors.
- C.She had saved only enough money for the return bus ticket and was afraid of being unsafe or stranded.Correct answer
- D.She wanted to rush back home before her mother woke up from her afternoon nap.
Solution
Valli was cautious and thrifty; her strict budget only covered her round-trip ticket, and she refused the conductor's offer of a free drink because she wanted to remain prudent and safe.
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