Lost Spring

Front

What two distinct worlds does the author see in the lives of the bangle makers?

Back

Poor people – influential people

Front

What is the probable reason for children remaining barefoot?

Back

Perpetual state of poverty

Front

“I wonder if she knows the sanctity of the bangles she helps make.” The underlined phrase symbolizes:

Back

Auspiciousness in marriage

Front

For the children, the garbage is wrapped in ________________.

Back

wonder

Front

The name of the writer of the lesson, 'Lost Spring' is

Back

Anees Jung, anees jung

Front

Their ability to dream and their initiatives have been killed by years of _________________. Options: schooling, money making, mind numbing toil, none of the above

Back

mind numbing toil

Front

“Seemapuri a place on the periphery of Delhi yet miles away from it metaphorically.” What is the tone of the writer?

Back

mocking

Front

What character trait of Mukesh's grandmother is seen when she says, “It is karam, his destiny” and has watched her own husband go blind with the dust from polishing the glass of bangles?

Back

fatalist

Front

What do the parents expect from their children to bring from the garbage dumps?

Back

items valuable for them

Front

Identify the literary device used in the sentence: “The steel canister seems heavier than the plastic bag he would carry so lightly over his shoulders.”

Back

contrast