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THE MAN WITH THE HOE (Important Answers)

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THE MAN WITH THE HOE IMPORTANT SHORT QUESTIONS & ANSWERS CLASS- X ADDITIONAL ENGLISH ------------------------------------------------------------- Question: What does the man in the poem lean upon, and what is his posture indicative of? Answer: The man leans upon his hoe, symbolizing the burden of labor and suffering he has endured for centuries. His posture reflects exhaustion and the weight of oppression. Question: What is conveyed by the phrase "the weight of centuries"? Answer: "The weight of centuries" suggests the accumulated suffering, toil, and exploitation endured by laborers throughout history. Question: How does the poet describe the man's face, and what does it signify? Answer: The poet describes the man's face as carrying "the emptiness of ages," signifying a loss of hope, joy, and individuality due to relentless toil and hardship. Question: What does the phrase "the burden of the world" imply? Answer: "The bur...

CARING FOR ANIMALS (CLASS - XII)

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CARING FOR ANIMALS CLASS - XII (CORE ENGLISH) ------------------------------------------- Short Questions and Answers Question : What does the poet question at the beginning of the poem? Answer : The poet questions why we should care for small animals with bitter eyes. Question : What response does the poet receive from the sky and water? Answer : The sky and water give no answer to the poet’s questions. Question : What images are described in the poet's procession of grey shades? Answer : The procession includes dogs with clipped ears, wheezing cart horses, and a fly without shadow or thought.   Question : What does the poet mean by "menaces to our vision"? Answer : "Menaces to our vision" refers to the suffering and pitiable sights of animals and beings in distress. Question : What is the significance of the man carrying wood in the procession? Answer : The man carrying wood symbolizes the burden and suffering carried by both humans and animals, representing u...