First Flight (Prose): Two Stories about Flying · Class 10 · CBSE English
What finally compelled the young seagull to take his first desperate plunge off the ledge?
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What finally compelled the young seagull to take his first desperate plunge off the ledge?
- A.His mother flew close to him holding a piece of fish.Correct answer
- B.His father pushed him off the edge from behind.
- C.A strong gust of wind blew him off balance.
- D.He saw his siblings diving successfully into the sea.
Solution
Driven by extreme hunger, the seagull dived at the piece of fish his mother was carrying. When she halted just before reaching him, maddened by hunger, he plunged outwards and downwards, triggering his flight reflex.
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