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    Public Transport in London and Delhi-Nirad C. Chaudhuri - QUESTIONS & ANSWERS (30–40 Words each) 1. How does Chaudhuri describe public places in London? Ans. Chaudhuri describes London’s public places as extremely silent and disciplined. Even crowded streets, stations, pubs, and restaurants remain quiet. People avoid unnecessary conversation and try not to disturb anyone.   2. What difference did the author notice between English and Indian behaviour in public?   Ans. The author noticed that Englishmen prefer silence, privacy, and self-control, whereas Indians are noisy, friendly, talkative, and informal. Indians freely engage with strangers, while English people avoid unnecessary conversation.   3. How do passengers behave in Delhi buses?   Ans. Passengers in Delhi buses lean on one another, joke loudly, share newspapers, and freely ask personal questions. They help others but can also be confusing and noisy. Their b...

  Public Transport in London and Delhi-Nirad C. Chaudhuri - DETAILED SUMMARY Public Transport in London and Delhi by Nirad C. Chaudhuri is an interesting and humorous essay in which the author compares the public behaviour of people in London and Delhi, especially while travelling. Through his observations, he highlights the great difference between the silent, disciplined life of Londoners and the noisy, informal, and lively behaviour of Indians.   The essay begins with Chaudhuri describing his experience in London. He says that even though London is a large and crowded city, the streets are surprisingly quiet. People do not make unnecessary noise. Even the crowded railway stations seem silent to him. He notices that the hustle and bustle, which is normal in Indian towns, is completely absent in London. In England, silence is considered polite behaviour, especially in public places.   Chaudhuri gives an example of dining at a London club. While having dinner, h...