First Flight (Prose): Madam Rides the Bus · Class 10 · CBSE English
How old was Valli, and how did she manage her secret bus journey?
Practice question from First Flight (Prose): Madam Rides the Bus (Class 10 · CBSE English), with the correct answer and a step-by-step solution.
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How old was Valli, and how did she manage her secret bus journey?
- A.She was ten years old; she stole money from her father's pocket.
- B.She was eight years old; she saved every stray coin meticulously over many months.Correct answer
- C.She was twelve years old; she won the fare in a village lottery.
- D.She was eight years old; her mother gave her pocket money specifically for the trip.
Solution
Valli was eight years old and very meticulous. She resisted every temptation to buy toys, balloons, and peppermints, saving sixty paise for the fare.
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