First Flight (Poem): A Tiger in the Zoo · Class 10 · CBSE English
How does the tiger behave around the houses near the jungle, and what is the purpose of this behavior?
Practice question from First Flight (Poem): A Tiger in the Zoo (Class 10 · CBSE English), with the correct answer and a step-by-step solution.
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How does the tiger behave around the houses near the jungle, and what is the purpose of this behavior?
- A.He plays with domestic dogs and cats to make friends.
- B.He begs for food from the villagers.
- C.He snarls around houses at the jungle's edge, terrorizing the villagers by showing his white fangs and claws.Correct answer
- D.He hides quietly behind doors to protect the villagers from poachers.
Solution
In his natural state, the tiger demonstrates his power and dominance at the edge of the jungle by showing his white fangs and claws, creating fear among the villagers.
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