Flamingo (Poem): A Roadside Stand · Class 12 · CBSE · Science English
In "A Roadside Stand," what does the expression "polished traffic" mainly suggest?
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medium · MCQ · Q-B2315C
In "A Roadside Stand," what does the expression "polished traffic" mainly suggest?
- A.Vehicles that have been carefully cleaned by the villagers
- B.Affluent urban travellers who pass by without understanding the villagers' needsCorrect answer
- C.Government vehicles bringing development to the countryside
- D.Traffic moving slowly because of poor road conditions
Solution
The phrase refers to the sophisticated, prosperous city people travelling in cars. Their outward refinement contrasts with their indifference to the rural sellers.
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