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  The Refugee by K.A.Abbas: Questions and Answers 1.Very Short Answer-type Questions Textual): Answer the following questions using a word, a phrase or one or two sentences: Q1. What does the word ‘storm’ symolise here? Ans.It symbolises or it stands for the partition of India. Q2.Where were the two weak women blown to? Ans.The two women were blown to Bombay. Q3.Which place was the ‘whole world’ for Maanji before the partition? Ans. It was Rawalpindi. Q4. Point out the simile used in the opening sentence. Ans. like autumn leaves Additional Very Short Answer-type Questions: Answer the following questions using a word, a phrase or one or two sentences: Q1. What kind of house did Maaanji live in Bombay? Ans. It was a one-room house. Q2. What was Maanji’s complexion and stature? Ans. Maanji was a lady of short stature and fair complexion. Q3. Who is the writer of the story ‘The Refugee’? Ans. K. A Abbas Q4. Whom did Maanji help with food, bedding, and ...

  Question:  I am an engineering dropout currently pursuing BA in English literature after graduation will I be able to apply for UPSC? Ans. Yes. If you complete your B.A., I think there is no way you cannot appear in UPSC Exams. But you will have to increase your knowledge in other subjects that are selected by you from the syllabus prescribed by UPSC.

  Lesson 3: The Journey by Temsula Ao Part A: Very Short answer-type Qs   Q1. Which place or region has been described in the story? Ans. A tribal village in the Naga Hills Q2. Why was the journey so difficult? Ans. The journey was difficult because Tinula was to reach her boarding school walking on foot and passing through the thick jungle and intricate (difficult) ways of the mountains. Q3. Do you encounter such difficulties while coming to college? Ans. No. Q4. Who is Winnie? Ans. She was Tinula’s friend. Q5.What does the story focus on? Ans. It focuses on Tinula’s physical and emotional journey. Q6. Who is the main character in the story? Ans. Tinula Q6.At what time of the day does the story begin? Ans. Early in the morning Q7.At which place did Tinula spend her night in the town of Mariani? Ans. She spent night in the loft of a kind shop-keeper. Q8.How did Tinula wake up early in the morning? Ans. Q9.Why was the journey possible o...