First Flight (Prose): Madam Rides the Bus · Class 10 · CBSE English
What ironic and tragic sight did Valli encounter on her return journey to the village?
Practice question from First Flight (Prose): Madam Rides the Bus (Class 10 · CBSE English), with the correct answer and a step-by-step solution.
medium · MCQ · Q-F16372
What ironic and tragic sight did Valli encounter on her return journey to the village?
- A.The bus broke down in the middle of a deserted highway.
- B.Her mother had boarded the bus looking for her.
- C.The same young cow that had run joyfully in front of the bus earlier was now lying dead.Correct answer
- D.The conductor refused to let her back on without paying double fare.
Solution
On the way back, Valli saw the same cow that had been running playfully in front of the bus lying dead, struck by a fast-moving vehicle, which dampened her cheerful mood.
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