Beehive (Poem): On Killing a Tree · Class 9 · CBSE English
What is the 'root' referred to as in the context of finally killing the tree?
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What is the 'root' referred to as in the context of finally killing the tree?
- A.The delicate source of the tree
- B.The white and wet, hidden anchor of the treeCorrect answer
- C.The dry, dead crust of the earth
- D.The temporary lifeline of a sapling
Solution
The poet describes the root as 'white and wet', hidden inside the earth where it acts as the sensitive, strength-giving anchor for the entire tree.
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