Hornbill (Prose): The Adventure · Class 11 · CBSE · Science English
In Jayant Narlikar’s “The Adventure,” Professor Gaitonde’s attempt to deliver a lecture in the alternate Bombay mainly reveals his
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In Jayant Narlikar’s “The Adventure,” Professor Gaitonde’s attempt to deliver a lecture in the alternate Bombay mainly reveals his
- A.indifference to public opinion
- B.strong attachment to familiar academic conventionsCorrect answer
- C.fear of scientific experiments
- D.desire to become a political leader
Solution
Gaitonde expects a formal lecture with a chairperson and a presidential chair, as was customary in his world. His insistence on this arrangement shows his attachment to familiar academic conventions.
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