Hornbill (Prose): The Adventure · Class 11 · CBSE · Science English
Why is the fate of Vishwasrao important to the explanation of the alternate history in “The Adventure”?
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Why is the fate of Vishwasrao important to the explanation of the alternate history in “The Adventure”?
- A.His survival encouraged the Marathas and changed the result of the battleCorrect answer
- B.His death directly led to the British conquest of America
- C.His survival caused Professor Gaitonde to become a historian
- D.His death prevented the Mughal emperor from ruling Delhi
Solution
In the alternate version of history, the bullet misses Vishwasrao. His survival prevents the loss of morale among the Marathas, helping them win the battle and creating a different historical path.
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