Beehive (Prose): Kathmandu · Class 9 · CBSE English
What does Vikram Seth compare the crowded and busy streets of Kathmandu to?
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What does Vikram Seth compare the crowded and busy streets of Kathmandu to?
- A.A beehive with frantic activityCorrect answer
- B.A maze of endless silence
- C.A battlefield with warring factions
- D.A river overflowing with debris
Solution
Vikram Seth describes the streets of Kathmandu as a 'febrile confusion' and a beehive of activity, filled with hawkers, flute sellers, tourists, and cows.
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