Question 1

Which among the following is not a poem by Gieve Patel?

Accepted Answer

"Poison Tree" is not a poem by Gieve Patel; it is actually a poem by William Blake. Gieve Patel is known for poems like "On Killing a Tree," "Nargol," and "Commerce."

Question 2

The message of the poem "On Killing a Tree" is

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The poem "On Killing a Tree" by Gieve Patel is a metaphorical exploration of the act of killing a tree, emphasizing the cruelty and violence involved in the process. It ultimately conveys a message against harming trees, highlighting their resilience and the moral wrongness of destroying them.

Question 3

It takes much time to kill a tree because

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A tree takes many years to grow, which implies that it has a strong life force and deep roots, making it difficult to kill quickly.

Question 4

What are the possible interpretations of the poem "On Killing A Tree"?

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The poem "On Killing A Tree" can be interpreted in multiple ways, including the difficulty of eradicating deep-rooted aspects of life, the resilience of nature, and as a metaphor for eliminating deep-seated evil.

Question 5

The poem "Factories are Eye-sores" was written by

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Question 6

Which among the following is not a collection of poem by Baldoon Dingra?

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"Symphony of Love," "Beauty's Sanctuary," and "Comes Ever the Dawn" are collections of poems by Baldoon Dhingra. "Bird Sanctuary" is not associated with Baldoon Dhingra, making it the correct choice.

Question 7

The Factories are eye-sores because

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The correct answer is C because it specifically mentions how the black smoke from factories affects the visual appearance of the landscape, making it an "eye-sore." Choices A and B do not directly relate to the term "eye-sore" in the context of visual pollution or unattractiveness.

Question 8

'The iron lines against the sky standing to eastward' suggest

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The phrase "iron lines against the sky" likely refers to the visual image of smoke rising from chimneys, which can appear as lines against the sky.

Question 9

How do thing of ugliness turn bright according to Baldoon Dingra?

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Question 10

The labourers are weary and desperate because

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The atmosphere of the factory is grim with smoke and soil, which is making the labourers weary and desperate.

Question 11

The word 'scintillation' means

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The word 'scintillation' refers to a flash or sparkle of light, often used to describe the twinkling of stars or the shimmering effect of light on surfaces.

Question 12

Calude Monnet is a

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Claude Monet was a French painter, one of the founders of the Impressionist movement.

Question 13

In which of the following poems does the allusion to Claude Monnet occur?

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Question 14

The poem "In The Sanatorium for Trees" was written by------

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Question 15

Which among the following is not authored by Veerankutty?

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Question 16

Who translated Veerankutty's "Marangalude Ashupathri" into English?

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K.M. Sherrif is known for translating Veerankutty's "Marangalude Ashupathri" into English.

Question 17

Who translated Ponkunnan Varkey's "Shabdhikkunna Kalappa" into English?

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Question 18

The word sanatorium means

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A sanatorium is specifically an establishment that provides medical treatment and care for people suffering from chronic illnesses, especially tuberculosis, in a conducive environment. It is not a lunatic asylum, bird sanctuary, or a planetarium.

Question 19

The word probation means

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Probation refers to a period of time during which a person's suitability for a role, job, or position is evaluated. This often involves close observation and assessment of their performance, behavior, and abilities to determine if they meet the required standards.

Question 20

The treatment of cancer by the use of chemical substances like cytoxic and other drugs

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Chemotherapy is the use of chemical substances, particularly cytotoxic drugs, to treat cancer by killing or slowing the growth of cancer cells.

Quiz 4: Poetry on Environmental Awareness