Class 9 English (Beehive) Chapter 8 Kathmandu

Which of the following activities is NOT associated with the Pashupatinath temple?

Selling Tibetan prints and silver jewelry.

Name one kind of flute mentioned in the passage.

Shakuhachi

Why did the narrator decide to take a direct flight back home?

He was too exhausted and homesick

What is the primary genre of Vikram Seth’s “A Suitable Boy”?

Novel \birom Short Story

What surprises the narrator about his reaction to the bansuri music?

His deep emotional response to familiar phrases. \�The technical skill required to play the bansuri.

How does the flute seller approach selling his flutes?

He sells flutes in an offhanded manner

Which of the following activities is mentioned in the description of Kathmandu?

Blaring film songs from radios

What kind of atmosphere does the Baudhnath Stupa provide in contrast to the streets around it?

Quiet and peaceful

In the poem “A slumber did my spirit seal,” how does the poet imagine his loved one after her death?

She is now a part of nature

How does the author react to hearing familiar phrases on the bansuri after returning home?

He becomes emotional and deeply moved by the music.

Why does the narrator decide not to take the longer scenic route home?

The narrator is too exhausted and homesick to take the longer route.

Why does the author feel surprised by his reaction to the bansuri music?

He previously ignored such details and their significance.

How does the passage describe the Baudhnath stupa in contrast to the Pashupatinath temple?

A place of stillness

Why is flute music considered unique across different cultures?

Each culture has its own type of flute

Which of the following is an example of a good observation skill?

Noticing the color of leaves changing in autumn

What is the result of $3 \times (4 + 5)$?

27

On which day does the narrator plan to fly back home?

First day of September

What does the author imply by saying “to hear any flute is to be drawn into the commonality of all mankind”?

Flute music fosters a sense of unity and connection.

How does the author describe the motive force of the flute, and what does it signify about the nature of music?

It is sustained by pauses and breaths

How does the flute seller typically behave while selling his flutes?

Sells flutes in a calm and offhanded manner

What is the significance of the flute seller in the square near the hotel in Kathmandu?

He represents the eternal connection between humanity through music.

What happens when the shrine on the river bank fully emerges?

The goddess escapes and Kaliyug ends

Who among the following is mentioned as creating space for themselves effortlessly at Pashupatinath Temple?

A princess of the Nepalese royal house

Who owns many of the small shops on the outer edge of Baudhnath stupa?

Tibetan immigrants

What is the significance of the sign ‘Entrance for the Hindus only’ at Pashupatinath temple?

It restricts entry to only Hindus

Who are the primary owners of the small shops on the outer edge of the Baudhnath stupa?

Tibetan immigrants

In the poem “A slumber did my spirit seal,” how does the poet describe his loved one after her death?

She has become a part of nature.

In the passage, Vikram Seth describes two temples in Kathmandu. What is the contrasting atmosphere between Pashupatinath and Baudhnath stupa?

Febrile confusion vs. stillness

Which of the following best describes the atmosphere at Pashupatinath?

Crowded and noisy

What is the main feature of Baudhnath Stupa?

An immense white dome with a sense of stillness

What material are the bansuris sold by the flute seller in Kathmandu made of?

Bamboo

Where does the narrator stay after arriving in the capital city of Nepal?

A cheap room in the centre of town

Who are the main worshippers allowed to enter Pashupatinath Temple?

Hindus

What is the main characteristic of the flute seller’s approach to selling his flutes?

Playing flutes casually and making sales offhandedly

How does the author describe the flute seller’s behavior compared to other hawkers?

He plays the flute meditatively

Which religious groups consider the two temples in Kathmandu most sacred?

Hindus and Buddhists

Who accompanied the narrator when he visited the sacred temples in Kathmandu?

Mr Shah’s son and nephew

Why does the author believe that hearing any flute draws one into the commonality of all mankind?

Because flute music resembles the human voice and uses living breath

What happens when the small shrine fully emerges from the stone platform on the river bank at Pashupatinath?

The goddess will escape, ending Kaliyug

Which of the following is a key feature of a good conclusion?

Restating the thesis

Where does one of the monkeys jump during the fight?

Onto a shivalinga

What is the atmosphere like outside Pashupatinath Temple?

Febrile confusion

What does the term ‘febrile confusion’ imply about the atmosphere at Pashupatinath?

A state of hurried activity and chaos

What does Vikram Seth describe as the atmosphere at Pashupatinath temple in Kathmandu?

Febrile confusion

Which renowned Indian poet and author is known for his work “Gitanjali,” which won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1913?

Rabindranath Tagore

How does the poet imagine his loved one to be after death?

As a part of nature

Why does the author say that hearing any flute draws one into the commonality of all mankind?

Because flute music resembles the human voice

Who is allowed to enter the Pashupatinath temple according to the sign outside?

Only Hindus

Why does the narrator decide to fly home instead of taking a longer route by bus and train?

He is too exhausted and homesick.

What activity is NOT mentioned along the banks of the holy Bagmati river?

People fishing
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